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Republic of the Philippines:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 926

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the The Albay Diversion Road, Minalabac-Bula-
Nabua section (Sto. Nifio — Palsong ~ Topas Road) in Bula and Nabua, Camarines
Sur into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within Camarines Sur and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national
roads as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and
Highways have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

Luis ID “1 Y” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL NOSE

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ALBAY DIVERSION ROAD, MINALABAC-BULA-
NABUA SECTION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Albay Diversion Road, Minalabac-Bula-Nabua
section (Sto. Nifio — Palsong — Topas Road) in Bula and Nabua,
Camarines Sur, consisting of seventeen kilometers and five hundred
twenty six meters (17.526km), more or less, is hereby converted into a
national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to
implement the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6269

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Each year thousands of Southem Leyte residents must travel long distances in
order to avail of the services of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) more
particularly on the issuance and renewal NBI clearance. The reason for this sad fact is
the absence of a field office of NBI in the capital City of Maasin, Southem Leyte.

To address this problem, a field office of the NBI must be establish in Maasin
City to serve the residents of the Province of Southern Leyte.

In view of the foregoing, we therefore, earnestly appeal for the passage of this

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._6269

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIELD OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
(NBI) IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby establish a field office of the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI) in Maasin City, Province of Southem Leyte.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI).

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines * RECEIVED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES onre: 17 AUG 2017
Quezon City
SEVENTEETH (17th) CONGRESS !
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6220

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The recent entry of P6.25 billion worth of shabu into the country, ironically
through the Bureau of Customs’ very own Green Lane, is a stark reflection of the
ineffectiveness of the BOC’s management and operations. ,

During the previous Congress, we had worked with the committee that crafted the
law now known as Republic Act 10863, or the “Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
(CMTA)”, for the purpose of making all cargo undergo mandatory for inspection .and
clearance before leaving the port of origin. But subsequent amendments by the House and
Senate resulted in Section 440 of the CMTA, which called for a Voluntary Program on
Advance Customs Clearance.

This bill seeks to amend Section 440, by establishing a Mandatory Advance
Customs Clearance and Control on Containerized cargoes.

This would ensure that all containerized cargo bound for the Philippines would
undergo mandatory advance Customs inspection at the country of supply or export by an
accredited third party cargo surveying company — at no cost to the government as it is the
shipper that would shoulder the expense. If properly implemented, this would prevent
illegal goods such as drugs and hazardous waste from even reaching our shores.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEETH (17th) CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6220

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

“AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 440 OF REPUBLIC ACT 10863, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE “CUSTOMS MODERNIZATION AND TARIFF ACT (CMTA)”

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

SECTION ONE. Section 440 of R.A. 10863 is further amended as follows:

“SECTION 440. Establishment of Advance Customs Clearance and Control
Program — the Bureau SHALL establish and implement a MANDATORY
advance customs clearance and control on containerized cargoes. The details
of the MANDATORY advance custom clearance shall be subject to the rules
and regulations to be issued by the Bureau after conducting the necessary
public hearings and consultations with the concemed sectors.”

SECTION TWO. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders or parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly

SECTION THREE. This act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6515

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V. COLLANTES,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the Taal Lake Circumferential Road to
Assemblyman Manuel Collantes to honor and pay tribute to the legacy of
Assemblyman Manuel Collantes, who served as a Diplomat, Minister of Foreign
Affairs and later on as Assemblyman for the Province of Batangas.

Manuel Collantes is a man of integrity, morals and vision, a selfless leader
who committed his life in service of the Filipino. He was born and raised in
Tanauan City, Batangas. He earned his law degree from the Far Eastern
University in 1940 and passed the bar exam in the same year. He was a professor
in the same university teaching diplomacy, international law and parliamentary
practice.

It is fitting that this road be named after a man who espoused patriotism
and love of country, given that this road traverses one of the most beautiful areas
in the Philippines, the Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. Hence, the passage of this
bill is earnestly sought.

THERESA V. COLLANTES
Representative
3" District, Batangas

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.__§ 515.

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V. COLLANTES

AN ACT NAMING THE TAAL LAKE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO ASSEMBLYMAN MANUEL
COLLANTES ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Naming of Taal Lake Circumferential Road. The Taal Lake
Circumferential Road is hereby changed to Assemblyman Manuel Collantes
Road.

SECTION 2. Department of Public Works and Highways. The Public
works and highways shall place the appropriate markers along Manuel Collantes
Road and issue the pertinent rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision
of this Act.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. This Act take effect immediately upon approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL yond

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is well-known that the lack of exercise and other physical activities
would lead to various illnesses or diseases, or even death to the affected
individuals. Needless to state, these diseases or illnesses could be easily

prevented by proper exercise and other regular physical activities of the body.
This present bill is designed to improve awareness of the significance of

the physical health and fitness of every citizen by celebrating the second
Saturday of every year as the National Fitness Day.

Support and early posage of the bill is earnestly requested.

walk Ph.D.


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6445

HOUSE BILLNO. —

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT
DECLARING THE SECOND SATURDAY OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR
AS NATIONAL FITNESS DAY

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

SECTION 1. NATIONAL FITNESS DAY- in order to encourage and inspire the
physical health and fitness of the citizens, it hereby declared that the second
Saturday of June of every year shall be celebrated as the National Fitness Day,
which shall be considered as an official non-working holiday.

SECTION 2, REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws, presidential decrees, orders,
issuances, rules and regulation and any part thereof inconsistent, which are
inconsistent with the provisions of the Act are hereby amended or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 3, EFFECTIVITY. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nP487

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Considering that a significant percentage of the residents in Bontoc,
Southern Leyte and nearby municipalities are involved in aquaculture, the
demand for a research facility related to the fishing industry at the said
place will also be present.

Establishing a fish breeding farm and research facility in Bontoc will
not only address a demand for it but will also enhance the capabilities and
the economic potential of the fishing industry thereat.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO.


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6487

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH BREEDING FARM AND RESEARCH CENTER IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BONTOC, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture, a Fish Breeding Farm and Research Center in the Municipality of Bontoo,
Southern Leyte.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs
the establishment of the Fish Breeding Farm and Research Center in the Municipality of
Bontoc, Southern Leyte the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulation on the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. 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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no 6378

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The newly constructed Agas-agas Bridge in Sogod, Southem Leyte has become
a tourist attraction due to its spectacular appearance being the tallest bridge in the
Philippines today. A zipline has been constructed as an additional amenity for tourist
along the vicinity of the said bridge.

Due to this development, there is a need for the enhancement of the area to be
handled by the Department of Tourist to fully tap the tourism potential of the said
place.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being eamestly sought.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6378

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING SOGOD ZIPLINE ALONG THE VICINITY OF AGAS-AGAS BRIDGE IN
SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE AS A TOURISM SITE

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

1 SECTION 1. The Sogod Zipline located along the vicinity of Agas-agas Bridge in
2 Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte is hereby declared a tourism site.

3 SECTION 2. The Department of Tourism shall promote the said place as a tourist
4 destination and include in its annual budget the funds necessary for the implementation
5 of this Act.

6 ‘SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

¥ Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6417

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE NOEL L. VILLANUEVA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Sta. Rosa Integrated School in Barangay Sta. Rosa in the Municipality of Concepcion,
Province of Tarlac consists of elementary and high school departments. Over the years, teachers
and parents have observed the growing disadvantage of mixing the elementary and high school
students that may be detrimental to the well-being of the students particularly the younger ones.
Furthermore, the growing number of enrollees each year will make the school campus
‘overcrowded and this situation will certainly affect the academic performance of the pupils in this
school.

This bill therefore seeks to separate the high school department of the Sta. Rosa Integrated
School and convert it into an independent national high school to be known as the Sta. Rosa
National High School in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Concepcion, Tarlac.

The conversion of the high school department into an independent national high school
will certainly help address the strong clamor of teachers and parents that will ultimately prove
helpful and advantageous to the schoolchildren.

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill.

OR i: ae
NOEL L. VILLANUEVA

Representative
Third District, Tarlac


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 64 ane

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE NOEL L. VILLANUEVA

“AN ACT
SEPARATING THE HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF THE STA. ROSA
INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN BARANGAY STA. ROSA, MUNICIPALITY OF
CONCEPCION, PROVINCE OF TARLAC AND CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE STA. ROSA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

SECTION 1. The high school department of the Sta. Rosa Integrated School in Barangay
Sta. Rosa, Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Tarlac is hereby separated and converted it
into an independent national high school to be known as the Sta. Rosa National High School,
Barangay Sta. Rosa, Municipality of Concepcion, Tarlac.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the high school department

of Sta, Rosa Integrated School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Sta. Rosa National
High School.

SECTION 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, which are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no 64 51

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fishing is a major source of livelihood in the Municipality of Macrohon,
Souther Leyte particularly in the Barangay of Ichon. A fish port is necessary for the
fishing industry of the said place to improve. Without a fish port, the fishing industry
thereat will have difficulty in the conduct of their trade.

To address this issue, the establishment of a fish port is deemed necessary. The
improvement of the fishing industry at the said place will also mean additional
revenue for the government.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNoO. 6151

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY ICHON, MUNICIPALITY OF
MACROHON, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department
of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish
port in Barangay Ichon, Municipality of Macrohon, Southem Leyte.

SECTION 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA,
through a memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local
government unit concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for
local government personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
programs the establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concemed shall set aside


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funds from any available revenue any amount deemed appropriate for the operation of
the fish port.

SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulation on the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. 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

17" CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BiLL No.6510

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to create an additional Regional Trial Court in Cumadcad, Castilla, Sorsogon
which will have jurisdiction over the municipalities of Castilla, Pilar and Donsol.

Currently, the Regional Trial Courts with jurisdiction over the said municipalities is located
in Sorsogon City.

The creation of a regional trial court for Castilla, Pilar and Donsol will unclog the dockets
of Sorsogon City and will allow for speedier justice. This will also make it more convenient for
parties to obtain justice.

‘Thus, passage of this proposed measure is earnestly sought.

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EVELINA G. ESCUDERO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no6510

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE FIFTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CASTILLA PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980" AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Tnal Court branch for the Municipalities of
Castilla, Pilar and Donsol Sorsogon, with seat at Cumadcad, Castilla, Sorsogon, is hereby created
in the Fifth Judicial Region.

SEC. 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for the newly created
branch.

SEC. 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program the implementation of this
Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The
funds necessary for the operation of the court herein created shall be appropriated and released only
upon the actual organization of the court and the appointment of its personnel.

SEC. 4. Section 14(f) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as "The Judiciary
Reorganization of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent
herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6231

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In accordance with Sec. 17, Article II of the Constitution stating
that education must be given priority, the state has a duty to provide
educational facilities for the education program.

With the above stated policy, it is therefore necessary to establish a
national high school where it is needed. Barangay Canjuom in Maasin
City, Southern Leyte is one of the areas where a national high school is
needed.

‘Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6234

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CANJUOM, MAASIN
CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby establish a National High School in Barangay
Canjuom, Maasin City, Southern Leyte.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of Education.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6737

Introduced by Honorable LORNA P. BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Department of Agrarian Reform
(DAR) Provincial Office in the Municipality of Malita, Province of
Davao Occidental.

Under Republic Act 10360, the new Province of Davao Occidental
was created from the Province of Davao del Sur consisting of the
municipalities of Sta. Maria, Malita, Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos,
and Sarangani. Davao Occidental commenced its corporate existence
upon the election and qualification of its first set of elective officials on
May 19, 2016 national and local elections. For almost two years, the
residents of Davao Occidental continue to depend on the services of
PENRO of Davao del Sur.

In view of the foregoing. and to further strengthen the
independence and sustain the operational efficiency of a newly created
province, it is but fitting and timely that a Department of Agrarian
Reform (DAR) Provincial Office be established in the Municipality of
Malita, Province of Davao Occidental.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly encouraged.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6737

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable LORNA P. BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM
(DAR) PROVINCIAL OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Department of Agrarian
Reform (DAR) provincial office in the Municipality of Malita, Province
of Davao Occidental to be known as the DAR Provincial Office of
Davao Occidental which shall exercise jurisdiction over all municipalities
of the province.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform shall

immediately include in the Department’s programs the operationalization


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of the DAR Provincial Office of Davao Occidental, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6254

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pintuyan Vocational High School has been providing basic
education services to Pintuyan residents for years. Unfortunately, its
performance in recent years has not seen improvement to the detriment of
the students that it served.

It has been recommended that integrating the said school into a
university which has bigger and better capabilities will bring the much-
needed improvement thereat. In this manner, the Pintuyan Vocational
High School will be able to provide an improved educational services to
its student.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being eamestly sought.

AMC

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO.


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._6254

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF PINTUYAN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
PINTUYAN SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO THE SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY
(SLSU) SYSTEM

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

SECTION 1. The Pintuyan Vocational High School in the Municipality of Pintuyan,
Province of Southern Leyte is hereby mandated to be integrated into the Southern Leyte
State University (SLSU) System in the Province of Southem Leyte.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Southern Leyte State
University (SLSU).

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

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL No._6019

Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The University of the Philippines has been known as a veritable training
ground of future leaders of our country, among to its composition of students
coming from the different regions of the Philippines.

Unfortunately, the present population of UP students does not anymore
reflect an equitable representation of the various region of the country as it
appears that the results of the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) reveals that
those passers are coming from the better schools in the urban centers of the
country.

To remedy the situation, it is imperative that we truly make University of
the Philippines, being the university of the people, to truly reflect an equitable
representation of all the region of the country.

This Act, granting the Valedictorian, Salutatorian and first honor graduates
of our high schools, automatic admission to the University of the Philippines, is
a step in that

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ATTY. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6019
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
GRANTING THE VALEDICTORIANS, SALUTATORIANS AND FIRST
HONOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AN AUTOMATIC ADMISSION
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

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 “Automatic UP Admission Act of
2017”.

SECTION 2. The State is mandated to protect and promote the right of all citizens
to quality education at all level, and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.

SECTION 3. All valedictorian, salutatorian and all first honor graduates of our
high schools shall be granted automatic admission to the University of the
Philippines.

Article XIV, 1987 Constitution


SECTION 4. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in collaboration
with the University of the Philippines, is herein tasked to formulate the
Implementing Rules and Regulation.

SECTION 5. The funds necessary for the implementation of this act shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act upon the effectivity of this
Act.

SECTION 6. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SECTION 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6615

House Bill No.

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Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 285 OF R.A. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

Barangays and municipalities created by law or local government units are not
provided with funds prior to being included in the General Appropriations Act for
their Internal Revenue Allocation. These newly-created LGUs are dependent on
their LGU mother units for their operational and other needs until such time as
their respective IRAs are fixed.

Currently, Section 285 of R.A. 7160 provides that the allocation shall be the
responsibility of the local government unit concerned. In order to fully implement
the plans and programs of the newly-created barangays and municipalities and
for them to carry out their functions effectively, there is a need to provide for
these LGUs prior to them being listed in the GAA.

This bill proposes to revise Section 285 of the existing law, to give the
responsibility of determining and allocating their respective Internal Revenue
Allotments to the Department of Budget and Management, thereby ensuring that
the operations of newly-created LGUs are uninterrupted.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO.
2™ District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6615

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 285 OF R.A. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

SECTION 1. Section of 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read
as follows:

“Section 285. Allocation to Local Government Units. — The share of local
government units in the internal revenue allotment shall be allocated in the
following manner:

(a) Provinces — Twenty-three percent (23%)

(b) Cities - Twenty-three percent (23%)

(c) Municipalities — Thirty-four percent (34%); and
(d) Barangays — Twenty percent (20%)

Provided, however, That the share of each province, city and municipality
shall be determined on the basis of the following formula:

(a) Population — Fifty percent (50%)
(b) Land area — Twenty-five percent (25%)
(c) Equal sharing - Twenty-five percent (25%)

PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF
BARANGAYS AND MUNICIPALITIES CREATED BY LAW OR BY THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS FROM THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT SHALL BE
PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMULA PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.

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Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, issuances, rules or regulations inconsistent

with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Sec. 3. Effectivity Clause, — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6230

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In accordance with Sec. 17, Article II of the Constitution stating
that education must be given priority, the state has a duty to provide
educational facilities for the education program.

With the above stated policy, it is therefore necessary to establish a
national high school where it is needed. Barangay Maria Clara in Maasin
City, Southern Leyte is one of the areas where a national high school is
needed.

‘Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being eamestly sought.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6230

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MARIA CLARA,
MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

1 SECTION 1. There is hereby establish a National High School in Barangay Maria
2 Clara, Maasin City, Southem Leyte.

3 SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
4 included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of Education.

5 SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

6 Approved,
Republic Asses Philippines
HOUSE OF ‘ATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6548

Introduced by Representative Maria Lourdes O. Acosta-Alba

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With the increasing trend of demands from our people, it is
absolute to have a service accessible to them that will ensure
safety and comfort in land travel, and compliance to various
transportation laws, rules and regulations.

This is the spirit of this legislative measure: to make the
availment of services of the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
convenient and attainable to the residents of the First District of
Bukidnon.

This will help the government to regulate and monitor individuals
who might not comply with laws particularly on driving without a
license or using unregistered vehicles.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly

sought.
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6548

Introduced by Representative Maria Lourdes O. Acosta-Alba

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE (LTO) SATELLITE OFFICE IN MANOLO FORTICH,
BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Establishment Clause. There is hereby established a
Satellite Office of the Land Transportation Office to be positioned
in the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon.

Section 2. Appropriation. The initial funding of the
operationalization of the Office shall be charged against the
current year appropriations of the Department of Transportation
and Land Transportation Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary both in its regular and continued operations shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).

Section 3, Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of
Transportation and the Chief of Land Transportation Office or
their deputy shall formulate and issue the necessary
implementing rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of
this Act.

Section 4, Effectivity. 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 f fy RECEIVED % \
Quezon City F 08 SEP 2017

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6365

Introduced by Henry S. Oaminal

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to designate February 21 of every year as the “Clarin Day”
and a special non-working holiday in the municipality.

The’ municipality of Clarin, 2° District. of the province of Misamis
Occidental in Region X Northern Mindanao, a 4" class municipality comprising
of 29 bargngays and considered the “suman” capital of the province, was
founded ci eee 1921,

Thr in recognition of the men and women who pioneered the creation
of the Mii icipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, this bill proposes: to set
February |21 as its non-working holiday to enable its residents and local
Officials (ilar es in ‘the festivities to commemorate its Foundation
Anniversaly and reflect on their duties and responsibilities as people of Clarin.

Id View of the foregoing, approval of this bill is ¢emestly soughit.

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Representative
Second District, Misamis Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6865

Introduced by Representative Henry S. Oaminal

AN ACT
DECLARING FERUARY 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARIN, 2° ISTRICT, PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS “CLARIN DAY”

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

SECTION 1. February 21 of every year is hereby declared a special
non-working holiday in the Municipality of Clarin, 2" District, Province of
Misamis Occidental in commemoration of its Founding Anniversary to be
known as “Clarin Day”.

SEC. 2. 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6646

Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As tourism continues to spur in our country, with a total of 532,757
visitor arrivals on May 2017, an increase of 19.60% compared to May 2016',
there is also an increasing need for government support to continue its
concomitant income-generation for our economy.

Aside from the lack of appropriate infrastructures, specifically good roads
and bridges leading to tourist destinations, the lack of recognition and support
from the government is also one of the drawbacks that hinder tourism
development in the country.

This bill seeks to identify tourist spots by the placement of heritage
markers to further promote tourism in the country.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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CONG. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6646

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TOURIST MARKERS TO.
ALL TOURIST SITES IN THE COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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 Tourism Heritage Act of
2017”.

SECTION 2. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote a tourism
industry that is ecologically sustainable, responsible, participative, culturally
sensitive, and economically viable.

SECTION 3. All tourism sites in the country shall be identified by the
placement in conspicuous places therein of heritage markers each of which shall
contain a brief description of such tourism site. Such heritage markers may
include the construction of suitable waiting sheds, gazeboos, and other facilities
where promotional materials can be placed.


SECTION 4. The Department of Tourism (DOT) is hereby mandated to ensure
the identification and placement of markers in all tourism sites in the country.

SECTION 5. The Department of Tourism (DOT), in coordination with the
Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Public Works and
Highways, is hereby mandated to formulate the implementing rules and
regulations of this Act

SECTION 6. An initial amount of One Hundred Million pesos
(P100,000,000.00) necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6876

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The recently-concluded Marawi Crisis has shown our nation the widespread
difficulties our countrymen, not only in Marawi City, but in the Province of Lanao del
Sur and in the adjacent Provinces as well, have experienced. It is only just for our
Government to extend any help to our fellow Filipinos, particularly those who were
displaced because of the conflict.

The destruction that the Battle in Marawi City has caused to the communities in
the Province of Lanao del Sur is a clear reason for us to give due consideration to the
people who not only lost their homes and loved ones, but their old way of life.

For these reasons, this measure seeks to authorize the use of the lands within
military reservations, to be sold to qualified beneficiaries who were displaced because of
the armed conflict. This bill is filed to show the people of Marawi City that the
Government is here to help them rebuild and rehabilitate their City, as well as give them
back their way of life.

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

Mi AD Q. DIMAPORO
First District, Lanao del Norte


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City ;

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6876

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimapo

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE LAND MANAGEMENT
BUREAU TO SUBDIVIDE THE LANDS WITHIN MILITARY RESERVATIONS IN
MARAWI CITY BELONGING TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WHICH
ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR MILITARY PURPOSES, AND TO DISPOSE OF

THE SAME BY SALE OR TRANSFER, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The Director of the Land Management Bureau shall cause the subdivisi
of lands within military reservations in Marawi City owned by the Republic of the
Philippines which may be declared by the President of the Philippines as no longer
needed for military purposes.

SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of Secretary of National Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources, the area of each lot within
the subdivisions shall be determined by the Director of the Land Management Bureau
according to the nature of the land, the number of prospective applicants, and the
purpose for which it will be utilized.

SECTION 3. All lands so subdivided, except such portion thereof as may be needed for
the public service may, with the approval of the President of the Philippines, be sold to
persons qualified to acquire public lands under existing laws, or transferred to the
National Housing Authority: Provided, however, that in the sale thereof, first priority shall
be given to bona fide occupants of such lands.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6495

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen the given mandate of the Technical Education and Skills
Authority to enhance and develop individuals to be eventually incorporated in the workforce
locally or abroad. Also, this bill envisions the creation of TESDA Skills and Training and
Accreditation Center in Pulilan, Bulacan. The creation of the TESDA Center in Pulilan will cater
to its 19 barangays as well as the neighboring barangays of Plaridel and Calumpit.

This will directly benefit the morale of the constituency in our district in general as well
as its nearby municipalities by way of possible employment and livelihood opportunities meant
to further improve their quality of life.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6495

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PULILAN, IN THE
PROVINCE OF BULACAN

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

SEC. 1. — There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Pulilan, in the

province of Bulacan.

SEC. 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every year
thereafter.

SEC. 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall formulate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause ~ If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be deemed
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby
and shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.