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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4639

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“Nature-based interventions for mental health are beginning to become more
common in the United Kingdom. The evidence for their usefulness is building.
Taking the “A Dose of Nature” in the south-west as an example, factors for making
such interventions a success are described.”! Other initiatives position nature
explicitly as the source of betterment, for example ecotherapy programs. In all
examples, nature is understood to hold therapeutic potential, and the relationship
between experiencing nature and being mentally healthier is the focus.”

It would take only a little initiative from the government to achieve quantum
leap in mental health care. A mere tweaking of the ambience that allows for even just
a bit of experience of nature would spell a great deal of improvement in Philippine
mental health care.

‘The immediate passage of this timely proposed measure is thus most earnestly
sought.

ROD. D. MARCOLETA

1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pme/articles/PMC5663019/ viewed August 19, 2018

2 Ibid.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. pose

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
CALIBRATING ASYLUMS AND PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE
COUNTRY IN SUCH MANNER AS TO SIMULATE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Asylum Calibration Act.”

SEC. 2. All asylums and psychiatric institutions are hereby calibrated to simulate a
natural environment and to recreate and set up natural habitats, botanical and floral ambiance,
and paint work that imitates nature.

SEC. 3. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the current year’s appropriations for the Department of Health. Thereafter, such sums
as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the enactment of this Act, the Department of
Health shall issue pertinent implementing rules and regulations to effectively carry out the
provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,___ 4278

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped,
have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with autism, ADHD and
other similar medical conditions. Students in the SPED program are placed in an educational
environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided by sufficient faculty and staff
members trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are only three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the City
of Mati, Davao Oriental. Due to the distance and financial constraints brought about by high
transportation costs, personal and safety expenses, and other necessary logistical costs,
these centers are inaccessible to special learners residing in the farther areas of the district
including Dahican, Dawan, Macangao, Banaybanay, Tibanban and Luzon.

This bill is being filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of Barangay
Dahican, City of Mati for the establishment of a SPED Center within their barangay proper to
be called Don Luis Rabat Sr. Elementary School SPED Center.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

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2n4 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4278

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DAHICAN, CITY OF
MATI, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
DON LUIS RABAT SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a special education school in Barangay Dahican, City of Mati, Province of Davao
Oriental to be known as Don Luis Rabat Sr. Elementary School Special Education (SPED)
Center.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Don Luis Rabat Sr. Elementary School
SPED Center, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._4331

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JESUS CRISPIN C. REMULLA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CONCHU PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF
TRECE MARTIRES AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF AMADEO, ALL IN
THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the 9.4-kilometer provincial road traversing the City
of Trece Martires and the Municipality of Amadeo, both in the Province of Cavite,
into a national road.

The proposed conversion into a national road will solve existing road
congestion issues, resulting into improved access to government and commercial
services by the people of Cavite. This will further stimulate and promote economic
development of various barangays traversed by the road network.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnest}



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 4331

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JESUS CRISPIN C. REMULLA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CONCHU PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF
TRECE MARTIRES AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF AMADEO, ALL IN
THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Conchu Provincial Road, connecting the City of Trece Martires and the
Muncipality of Amadeo, both in the Province of Cavite, is converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of said roads, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette

or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4637
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to replicate the Eco-Farming Project of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in
barangay Apulid, Municipality of Paniqui, in the Province of Tarlac. The Eco-
Farming of the Iglesia Ni Cristo aims to help and encourage the development of
agriculture in the Philippines and to improve the lives of its citizens. It involves the
use of organic fertilizers and pesticides, as opposed to artificial products that are often
costly and harmful to the environment.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo has established and maintains ten eco-farms throughout
the land. The newest of these is the 100-hectare site in Paracale, Camarines Norte,
which INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduard V. Manalo inaugurated on November 8,
2015. On that land in Barangay Bakal now stands a self-sustainable community for
Kabilug natives, complete with 300 houses, a garment factory, a fish-drying plant, a
school and a chapel.

Taking a cue from the INC Eco-Farming model is both wise and practicable.
With the intervention of the Department of Agriculture, barangay Apulid in Paniqui,
Tarlac and its neighboring districts shall stand to benefit from a similar eco-farm.

The urgent passage of this bill is then most earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ey

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PANIQUI TARLAC’ ECO-FARM AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Establishment of the Paniqui Tarlac Eco-Farm. ~ There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture an Eco-Farm in
Apulid, Paniqui, Tarlac to be known as the Paniqui Tarlac Eco-Farm.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Agriculture shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Paniqui Tarlac Eco-
Farm, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. — The Secretary of Agriculture shall issue such rules
and regulations within sixty (60) days from the enactment hereof as may be necessary
to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Ls REPI

Republic of the Philippines iS > RECEIY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES > bare:
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House pitino. __ 4467

Introduced by Rep. NESTOR B. FONGWAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to make the position of social welfare and development officer
mandatory in all the municipal governments of the country, amending for this purpose Section
483 of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government code of 1991

The functions of the position of the social welfare development officer in the municipal
level is of utmost importance. Faced with the problems of social deviations, poverty, care of
our elderly, the needy and the differently abled members of society, municipal governments
are left with no other choice but to and consider this position a very important

problems, municipal governments suffer much from the effects of typhoons that ravage our
country year in and year out. Proven over decades of experience in the municipal level, every
time natural calamities or disasters struck, it is always the social welfare and development
officer that serves as the frontline in coordinating relief assistance and other appropriate crisis
imervention actions w victims of calamities in the community therevy aptiy soiening the

impacts of disaster related damages in the lives of our people.

In the midst of providing a continuing solutions and actions to address these
problems, the government bears the responsibility of ensuring the existence and availability
of the services of the office of Social welfare and development officer in every municipality
of the country by making the position mandatory. 1 ne powers and duties attached to the
position as mandated in the code undoubtedly cuts across a wide terrain of needed social
services geared towards the protection of the underprivileged and improvement of the living
conditions of the people, hence this bill.

Approval of this hill is earnestly nrged

HON. NESTOR B. FONGWAN
wince of Benguet


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4467

Introduced by Rep. NESTOR B. FONGWAN

AN ACT

MAKING THE POSITION OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER MANDATORY IN THE MUNICIPAL LEVEL, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE FIRST SENTENCE OF THE 2% PARAGRAPH OF SECTION FOUR
HUNDRED EIGHTY AND THREE OF RA 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991.

Be it enacted in the senate and the House of Representatives in session assembled:

SECTION 1. The first sentence of the second paragraph of sec. four hundred eighty-
three (sec.483) of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government code of 1991 is hereby
amended to read as follows:

SECTION 2. The position of the social welfare and development ofticer is mandatory
for provincial, city and municipal governments.

SECTION 3. The secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this act.

SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.

HON. NESTOR B. FONGWAN
Province of Benguet
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4919

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Children in the 21" century increasingly lose touch with the basic values and virtues that should
govern their daily affairs. While values education should start at home, it is incumbent on the
government to ensure that children are adequately instructed on moral values such as
godliness, love, truthfulness, justice, human dignity, respect, patriotism and democracy among
others. It is in the best interest of national development that children are sufficiently trained in
these ethical values during their formative years.

The thrust of the Basic Education Curriculum of the Department of Education in the elementary
and secondary levels — that integrates values development in core subjects such as Science,
Mathematics, English and Filipino including the addition of MAKABAYAN to the curricula to
enable the student to imbibe a wide range of practical skills and values - appears to be
inadequate.

There should be a separate subject in values formation that allows pedagogy to foreground
values formation itself. A continuing subject in values formation in the elementary and
secondary curricula shall ensure the cultivation of the desirable values, mindset and ethical
knowledge among our children.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House pitt no._4913

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
STRENGTHENING VALUES FORMATION AMONG CHILDREN BY INCLUDING IT IN THE
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CURRICULA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Philippine Values Formation Act.’

SEC. 2. Values Formation shall hereby be included as a separate subject in the
elementary and secondary curricula of all public and private schools in the Philippines.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education shall issue the rules and regulations necessary to
effectively carry out the intent of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4468

Introduced by Rep. NESTOR B. FONGWAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to make the position of Municipal Agriculturist mandatory in the
‘hunicipal government, amending for the purpose Sec. 482 of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as
the Local Government Code of 1991, particularly first sentence of the 2"! paragraph thereof.

Under the above-cited section of the code, it provides that the position of an
Asriculturist is mandatory only for the Provincial Government and optional for the city and
‘municipal governments. This particular provision making the position of an Agriculturist
optional in the case of municipal governments does not sit weil vis- a-vis the position’s vitai
role in the implementation of Agriculture programs and policies in the Municipal level

A close look on the powers and duties attached to the position as enumerated in the
code clearly indicates its indispensability in the implementation of agriculture programs and
Soals, I cannot be denied that about eighty (80) per centum of our municipal governments
‘ey on Agriculture as a primary economic industry. Considering that sound agricuiture
Programs and policies starts in the grassroots level and thus serves as a kick off to our
{ovemment’s concem in bringing about food security, it becomes equally necessary to make
the position of Municipal Agriculturist mandatory,

Reing in-charge of the office tasked in formulating measures, developing plans and
Strategies, aside from ensuring access and assistance to Tesources in production, Processing
and marketing of agricultural products are extended to farmers and entrepreneurs, the
Position of Municipal agriculturist cannot just be taken lightly.

Approval of this bill is earnestly requested

HON. NESTOR B. FONGWAN
vince of Benguet


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. dace

Introduced by Ret

AN ACT

MAKING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL AGRICULURIST MANDATORY
ALL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE FIRST
ENCE OF THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF SECTION FOUR HUNDRED
“TWO (SEC. 482) GF RA. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in congress. assembled:

SECTION 1. ‘the first sentence of the second paragraph of section four hundred and
cighty-two of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government of 1991 is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 482, The position of an agriculturist shall be mandatory for the
Provincial and Municipal Governments and optional for the city governments.”

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this act.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.

HON. NESTOR B. FONGWAN
Province of Benguet
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Republic of the Philippines ill

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City Su :

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.4733

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Tabloids containing sexual stories and images distributed for the exclusive purpose of sexual
arousal should, once and for all, be classified as pornographic or x-rated. Movies and
television programs are strictly reviewed and classified with the end in view of achieving
intelligent viewing and protecting our children. By the same token, smutty tabloids should be
regulated in such manner as to keep them at bay to protect the moral integrity of our
children.

A recent study by the Commission on Population (POPCOM), “Post-Millennial Filipinos:
Renewed Hope Versus Risks,” has once again shown the negative effects of pormography
on the youth. The study gathered data on how pomography drives the youth toward early
sexual activity (‘Cyberpom, social media drive youth to early sex,” News, 3/24/17).’ With
‘our country experiencing rising rates of teenage pregnancy, coupled with alarming increase
in HIV infections, our leaders would do well to incorporate systematic domestic regulatory
system banning the youth from all forms of pornography in their programs,

Studies across the world have shown the numerous disastrous consequences of porn use —
addiction, sexual dysfunction, destruction of marital relations, escalation to more violent and
degrading forms of pomography, and contribution to the worldwide human trafficking
scourge.

The immediate passage of this timely proposed measure is thus most earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ais

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
CLASSIFYING TABLOIDS CONTAINING SEXUAL STORIES AND IMAGES AS
PORNOGRAPHIC OR X-RATED, DENOMINATING THEM AS ONLY FOR ADULTS,
REGULATING THEIR CIRCULATION AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
THEREOF

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Restriction on Tabloids Act.”

SEC. 2. Tabloids containing sexual stories and images shall hereby be classified as
pornographic or x-rated. As such, they shall be denominated as “Only For Adults” and shall
be availed of exclusively by persons at least eighteen years of age.

SEC. 3. The proper agency shall issue pertinent rules and regulations to effectively
carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. The competent courts shall determine the appropriate penalties for violations
of the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4728

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the tragic culmination of a road altercation involving a car driver and a cyclist resulting in the
latter’s being shot dead, one reality is clear: we need better gun control regulations. As could
be observed from the CCTV footage, it was surreal how in an apparent wanton disregard for life
and propriety, the aggressor matter-of-factly got out of his car, arrogantly walked toward the
victim and casually shot him more than once to seal his fate.

In a relentless pursuit of the aggressor who attempted to escape responsibility and the
authorities, Police Regional Office 5 put pressure on him, making it difficult for him to hide and
resulting in his capture. He has come to terms with his misdeed.

Had there been a more stringent policy on the grant of permit to carry firearms, this unfortunate
‘event could have been precluded.

Individuals have to go through and pass a series of tests and seminars before they could be in
the clear for the permit. They have to be well-educated on the responsibility of carrying firearms
in order to walk around as responsible carriers of such deadly weapons.

Hence, the approval of this instant measure is earnestly sought



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ei28

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING MORE STRINGENT POLICY ON GRANTING INDIVIDUALS PERMIT TO
CARRY FIREARMS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Strict Regulation for Securing Permit to
Carry a Firearm Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be a series of tests and seminars that an individual should
pass in order to be eligible to be granted permit to carry a firearm as follows:

(a). Neuropsychiatric test
(b). Anger management seminar

(©). Firearm safety seminar

(d). Safe gun handling etiquette seminar
(e). Proper handgun maintenance seminar
(. Situational awareness seminar

(g). Marksmanship training

SEC. 3. The Philippine National Police shall issue appropriate rules, regulations,
guidelines, orders and penalties for violation hereof to effectively carry out the provisions of this
Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval, its publication in the
Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4635

HOUSE BILL NO.”

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to bridge the gap in civil service during transitions from
one congress to another where employment of certain government workers gets
disrupted on account of the bureaucratic complexion of the government.

It is a common scenario where a civil servant, after his former office has
ceased to exist on account of an office term termination, continues to work by
virtue of office transition or creation. For example, where a civil servant who
has reached the end of his term is absorbed by another office, but whose
employment status has been relegated to that of non-plantilla, he incurs a gap in
his service. This is problematic and prejudicial. There has to be a simple
mechanism by which his status is protected and preserved. A simple ministerial
task, as a certificate from his current superior attesting to his continuous service
should cure this problem. No bureaucratic complexity should blight a faithful
civil servant’s work status.

Hence, every protective and curative measure has to be brought to bear to
protect the substantive rights of our government workers.

The immediate passage of this proposed bill is thus most earnestly
sought.

D. MARCOLETA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bri No. 4635

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
BRIDGING THE GAP IN CIVIL SERVICE DURING TRANSITIONS
FROM ONE CONGRESS TO ANOTHER

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. All government workers affected by the transition from one
congress to another shall hereby be deemed as having no gap in civil service if
they are able to establish proof therefor.

Under this Act, the government worker in question shall submit a
certificate to the Civil Service Commission attesting to his continuous work.

SEC. 2. All employment benefits accruing to the affected government
worker shall be credited to him or her as though the issue on his service gap
never turned up in the first place.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days upon its
approval, its publication in the Official Gazette, and in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
RECEIVED

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ADEXS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4992

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D. AGABAS

AN ACT
INTEGRATING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION AS PART OF THE
CURRICULUM OF THE K+12 PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to require the teaching of road safety education as part
of the curriculum of the K+12 program of the Department of Education.

About 12,000 Filipinos die on the road every year. Sadly, one of the
challenges that we face today is the insufficiency of technology and equipment
to conduct rigid enforcement of transportation laws. While numerous
legislations have been made to address risk factors such as over-speeding,
drinking and driving, and non-use of seatbelts and helmets, lives are still
untimely spent on the roads. Unfortunately, accident reports show that more
and more of our young below the age of eighteen (18) are involved in road
accidents which resulted to injuries and untimely death.

To save more lives, there is a need to initiate this legislative measure to
inculcate road safety consciousness among our students as early as possible
so as to instill in them at an early age safety consciousness.

Hence, the importance of this bill seeking to integrate road safety
education as part of the curriculum of the K+12 program of the Department
of Education.

TYRONE D. AGABAS
Representative
6t District, Pangasinan


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4992

AN ACT

INTEGRATING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION AS PART OF THE

CURRICULUM OF THE K+12 PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “ROAD SAFETY
EDUCATION ACT.”

SEC. 2. It is the policy of the State to ensure a safe, viable
and dependable road safety system in the country in order to
protect the welfare of the general public. Towards this end,
the State shall put in place a mechanism to inculcate road
safety consciousness to our students as early as possible.
SEC. 3. Road safety education, which includes but not
limited to pedestrian safety, car passenger, driving safety
near roads, traffic signages, is hereby required to be part of
the curriculum for the K+12 Program.

SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), in
coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), shall

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adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement the

provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. The funds needed for the purpose of implementing
this Act shall be sourced from the Road Safety fund which is
7.5% of the Motor Vehicles User’s Charge.

SEC. 6. All laws, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4605

Introduced by Rep. Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A good background in science and technology education is very important in the
formative years of the students, the nation is in dire need of scientist who will serve the
Filipino people. To address these needs, we need a continuous development in the field
of science and technology.

This bill seeks to establish a Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campus in the
municipality of Ubay, Province of Bohol

The Municipality of Ubay, Province of Bohol, deserve to have a Philippine Science High
School to provide quality education in the field of science and technology, considering
the pool of talents and deserving high school students that excel in the field of science
and mathematics.

The establishment of Philippine Science High School Ubay Campus will enable the
students to be equipped with proper training and facilities that will eventually lead them
to a science-oriented career. Thus, the establishment of Philippine Science High School
in Ubay, Bohol campus strive to provide quality and free access to education while
addressing the future of our youth in Bohol and in Region VII as a whole.

In view of these, passage of the bill is earnestly sought.

C. AUMENTADO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4605

Introduced by Rep. Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS IN
UBAY, BOHOL AS PART OF THE CENTRAL VISAYAS CAMPUS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Philippine Science High School
Campus in the Municipality of Ubay, Province of Bohol.

SECTION 2. The Philippine Science High School ~ Ubay, Bohol Campus shall
be integrated into the Philippine Science high School System Act of 1997

SECTION 3. The Philippine Science High School System, in close coordination
with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Local Government
Unit in the Municipality of Ubay, Province of Bohol is hereby tasked to administer and
‘supervise the establishment of Philippine Science High School Ubay Campus under this
Act

SECTION. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
incorporated in the General Appropriations Act of the immediate proceeding of fiscal
year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect Fifteen (15) days after the completion of
its publication in the official gazette or in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved
ss.

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

~ Introduced by Represen
House Bill No. 4870

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XVI Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution states:
‘Section 7. The State shall provide immediate and adequate care,
benefits, and other forms of assistance to war veterans and veterans of
military campaigns, their surviving spouses and orphans.

‘At present, the country only has one hospital dedicated to provide quality hospitalization
medical care and treatment to Filipino veterans. The Veterans Memorial Medical Center in
Quezon City was mandated to be the primary medical facility for the hospitalization and
medical care of veterans and their dependents.

There are thousands of veterans all over the country and it would be inconvenient for our
veterans to travel all the way to Quezon City for their medical needs. We need to provide
them quality and accessible health care. Thus, the need to have additional Veterans
Memorial Medical Centers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly requested


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

3. Rodriguez

~~ introduced by Representative Rutus

House Bill No. 4870

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERS IN LUZON, VISAYAS
AND MINDANAO

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The establishment of one (1) Veterans Memorial Medical Centers each for
Luzon (outside Metro Manila), Visayas and in Cagayan de Oro City for Mindanao, with the
minimum capacity of twenty-five (25) hospital beds each under the supervision of the
Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) is hereby mandated

SEC. 2. The Secretary of National Defense and/or his duly authorized representative, in
consultation and coordination with the concemed officials of the Department of Interior and
Local Government, shall formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and
regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Defense shall immediately include in the Department's programs
the operationalization of the new Veterans Memorial Medical Centers in Luzon (outside
Metro Manila), Visayas, and Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao, the funding of which shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 4. For the purposes of this Act, the term “operationalization” shall include the
acauisition of the land on which the hospitals will be established, the construction of the
building and other complementary infrastructures, facilites and hospital equipment, as well
as the costs for maintenance and personal services for the said facilities,

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4789
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the Poblacion—Bantay—Buringal—Isabela Road,
presently classified as a provincial road into a national road.

The above-stated road starts at Barangay Poblacion and traverses Barangays
Bantay and Buringal all in the municipality of Paracelis and exits in the municipality
of Quezon, Isabela.

At present, the sitios of barangay Buringal, namely: Makilo, Bangad and
Catao can only be accessed through Tabuk City in Kalinga Province which would
take several hours to traverse since the road conditions are very poor. Worse, the
residents in the area have to cross the river by foot when the water level of the Mallig
River is lofty. In addition, during typhoons or rainy seasons, when the Mallig River
‘swells, the nearest place of commerce which the residents in the area can access, to
bring their agricultural produce is the municipality of Quezon, Isabela through the use
of manual boats.

The possibility of isolation of these communities during calamity is also very
high because of very poor road conditions and lack of bridges connecting the sitios
of Makilo and Catao and the provinces of Mountain Province and Isabela.

With the conversion of the above-stated road, resulting to the sustained
maintenance of the road, the residents of Paracelis need not pass through Tabuk
City, Kalinga Province in order to reach the other parts of Barangay Buringal nor
have their agricultural products perish by having the access to the municipality of
Quezon, Isabela.

The sustained maintenance of the road will definitely enhance the socio-
economic amelioration of the people using the same and the communities traversed.

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of this e

MAXIMO, JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

“i
HOUSE BILL NO. eg

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE POBLACION — BANTAY —
BURINGAL - ISABELA ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD TO BE
KNOWN AS MOUNTAIN PROVINCE—ISABELA ROAD VIA BURINGAL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled.

Section 1. The Mountain Province-lsabela Road via Buringal is
hereby converted and declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the program of the Department the improvement,
repair and maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be
charged to the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
improvement and maintenance of the National Road shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4760

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this representation
respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been receiving support from the
past and present Congress.

RA 10631 or more commonly known as the “Domestic Workers Act” was enacted
in 2013 in recognition to the plight and circumstance of every household helper.
Philippine labor laws do not fully cover the roles and benefits of this occupation
despite the sheer number of employed kasambahays in the country. One of key
features of the Domestic Workers Act is the imposition of a minimum wage of Php
2,500.00, Php 2,000.00, and Php 1,500.00 for those employed in the National
Capital Region (NCR), chartered cities and first class municipalities, and other
municipalities, respectively.

Unfortunately, three years after its enactment, review and adjustments to the
minimum wage of household helpers still remains unattended by the Regional
Tripartite and Productivity Wage Boards (RTPWBs). There is much more to be
desired in addressing the growing needs of kasambahays, especially with the
rising price of goods and the high cost of living in the country.

This measure seeks to increase the salary of household helpers or kasambahays
through the amendment of the provision on the minimum wage in the Domestic

Workers Act.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __4760

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE OF KASAMBAHAYS AMENDING FOR
THIS PURPOSE SEC. 24 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE "DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT” OR "BATAS KASAMBAHAY”
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 24 of the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay, is
hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 24. Minimum Wage. - The minimum wage of domestic workers shall
not be less than the following:
(a) [Fwe theusand—five—hundred—peses—(PHP2,—506-00}] THREE
THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 3, 000.00) a month for those employed in the
National_Capital Region (NCR); AND

(b) [#we-thousand peses (PHP 2,200-003] TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 2, 500.00) a month for those employed in
[ehartered_cities—and—first-elass—municipatities;—and ] OTHER CITIES
AND MUNICIPALITIES.

XXX XXX XXX

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, regulation or ordinance


contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 4386

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 711, the Province of Zamboanga del Sur was
created. It subsequently acquired corporate existence as a_ political
subdivision of the national government on September 17, 1952.

Jubilant of this historical occasion of the province, the Zambosurians since
then have been regularly commemorating September 17 of every year as the
Foundation day of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

In order to afford a more fitting and appropriate festivity in
commemoration of the foundation of the Province, passage of this bill,
“Declaring September 17 of Every Year as Special Nonworking Public
Holiday in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur” is earnestly requested.

HON. \CE C. YU


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no,_4386__

Introduced by Representatives Divina Grace C. Yu

AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON
WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL
SUR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the Congress

assembled:

Section 1. September 17 of every year is hereby declared as a special nonworking
public holiday in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur to commemorate its foundation
anniversary.

In the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday will
be observed on the Monday that follows.

Section 2. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

Approved.
RECEIVED

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\

Republic of the Philippines \

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ow
Quezon City, Metro Manila
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No. (39

Introduced by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy Ill

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the 7.5-km Arellano-Calanguigan Road into a
national road. Said road, which is half of the Isabela-Kalinga road that links the
two provinces, is a distinct contrast to the Kalinga portion. Whilst the latter is well
paved, the former is in a state of constant disrepair due to lack of resources for
its rehabilitation and maintenance. Thus, amongst many others, trade and
commerce suffer.

The Isabela-Kalinga road facilitates the exchange of goods and services
for the mutual benefit of their residents. The growing needs of the communities
served by this road network calll for the standardization of the road's category.
This will relieve the Municipal Government of Quezon and the Provincial
Government of Isabela of a responsibility that they can hardly meet due to their
budgetary constraints and ensure that, like the Kalinga part, the Arellano-
Calanguigan Road will be well maintained and afford motorists and commuters
efficient and comfortable travel.

The immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

FAUSTINO MICHAEL CAI
5" District, Isabela


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 4385

INTRODUCED BY REP. FAUSTINO MICHAEL CARLOS T. DY III

AN ACT TO CONVERT INTO A NATIONAL ROAD THE ARELLANO TO
CALANGUIGAN ROAD PORTION ALONG THE MALALAO NATIONAL ROAD
(TABUK-QUEZON ROAD) STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY ARELLANO TO

BARANGAY CALANGUIGA, ALL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON,

PROVINCE OF ISABELA, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The road stretching from Barangay Arellano to Barangay
Calanguigan, all in the Municipality of Quezon, Province of Isabela, along the Malalao
national road (Tabuk-Quezon Road) connecting Tabuk, Kalinga to the Municipality of
Quezon, Isabela is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.

APPROVED.