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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5339

Introduced by the Honorable ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Emiliano Riego De Dios (September 7, 1864-February 4, 1926) played a vital role
in the revolution against the Spanish occupation. He was the capitan municipal of his
hometown — Maragondon and he was inducted as member of the Katipunan by Emilio
Aguinaldo before the revolution broke out in August 1896.

Emiliano Riego De Dios was elected as the secretary of war of the Revolutionary
Government and was the designated head of the Filipino Junta while he was exiled in
Hong Kong with Emilio Aguinaldo. After the declaration of Philippine independence on
June 12, 1898, he was appointed as the Vice President of the commission which worked
for the recognition of the independence of the Philippine by Europe and the United
States.

‘Well-loved by his townmates in Maragondon, Cavite, its municipal government
has declared September 7 of every year as “Emiliano Riego De Dios Day”. To further the
promotion for love and sacrifice for country, thru the examples made by a revolutionary
war hero, this representation proposes that a law be passed declaring a special working
holiday in Maragondon, Cavite, every 7" of September, to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Emiliano Riego De Dios.

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5339
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the Honorable ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO

AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 7 OF EVERY YEAR
AS A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN MARAGONDON, CAVITE
TO COMMEMORATE THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF
REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO EMILIANO RIEGO DE DIOS AND TO BE KNOWN
AS EMILIANO RIEGO DE DIOS DAY”

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

Section 1. To commemorate the birth anniversary of revolutionary war hero,
Emiliano Riego De Dios, September 7 of each year is hereby declared as Emiliano Riego
De Dios Day and a special working holiday in the Municipality of Maragondon, Province
of Cavite.”

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval, and all acts, rules or
regulations, or laws inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, EY

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan

24 District, North Cotabato

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Doroluman-Kadingilan M inicipal Road
traversing the municipalities of Arakan and Pres. Roxas in the Province of
Cotabato and the Municipality of Kibawe, Province of Bukidnon in‘o a national
road.

The importance of roads in the rural development cannot be
overemphasized. Improved and properly maintained roads contribute to
significant socio-economic development. The network connectivity cf roads

The proposed conversion of the existing Doroluman-Kadingilan Municipal
Road into a national road will assure speedy delivery of basic services, stimulate
the socio-economic development of the various barangays, improve the transport
system, and help improve the quality of life of the residents therein. As anational
toad, allocation of funds for its improvement, maintenance, and repair is assured.

In view of the foregoing, approved of this bill earnestly sought.

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House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. OM

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2nd District, North Cotabato

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE DOROLUMAN-KADINGILAN MUNICIPAL
ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAKAN, PROVINCE
OF COTABATO AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF KIBAWE, PROVINCE
OF BUKIDNON, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The Doroluman-Kadingilan Municipal Road traversing the
municipalities of Arakan and Pres. Roxas in the Province of Cotabato and the
Municipality of Kibawe, Province of Bukidnon, is converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road,
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,
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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5111

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
RAMON, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS SAN RAMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay San Ramon,
Municipality of Laua-an in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the San
Ramon Elementary School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay San Ramon, but the
school is not able to cater to full primary education. Thus, school children still need
to travel to neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn, develop and allow them to be part of the
country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 5111

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
RAMON, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS SAN RAMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay San Ramon, Municipality of Laua-

an in the Province of Antique to be known as San Ramon Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the San Ramon Elementary School, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

SEC. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5981

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 CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BULAKAN IN THE
FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill envisions the creation of TESDA Skills and Training and Accreditation Centers
in the municipality of Bulakan, Bulacan.

The creation of the TESDA Center in Pulilan will cater to its 14 barangays as well as the
neighboring barangays of Obando and the City of Malolos. This will directly benefit the moral
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 quali

Of life.

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

YA” JOSE ANPONIO R. SY-ALVARADOW
Representative
first District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5981
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 CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BULAKAN IN THE
FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF BULACAN

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

Section 1. There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Bulakan,
Bulacan.

Section 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

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

Section 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.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations, contsafy to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed or maddified accordingly.

Section 6. EffectivityClause. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5330

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 55 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, as amended, otherwise known as the
Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines explicitly mandates the local government unit
to provide a suitable space for the Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor and his
Staff and the Election Registrar and his staff. This Provision of the law has compromised
the integrity and independence of the Commission on Elections considering that the local
government unit concerned has been spending for these Offices and Staff of the
Comelec, an independent Constitutional body primarily tasked “to enforce and administer
all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of an election, plebiscite, initiative,
referendum, and recall.”

't must be recalled that this Omnibus Election Code was enacted into law on
December 3, 1985 or barely two (2) months before the Snap Presidential Elections in
February, 1986. There was a possibility that the provision was designed to allow the local
Officials to influence the decision of the Comelec officials and possibly subvert the free
will of the electorates.

This bill therefore seeks to protect the independence and integrity of the Comelec
by removing from the local government unit concerned the burden of Providing for the
Office space of the Comelec officials and staff. This independent Constitutional body must
be insulated from partisan politics so as not to erode the people's trust in this institation

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

MARISPL C. PANOTES
Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5330

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT
PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE COMMISSION ON
ELECTIONS (COMELEC) BY REMOVING FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
THE BURDEN OF PROVIDING AN OFFICE SPACE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
PROVINCIAL ELECTION SUPERVISOR AND HIS STAFF AND THE ELECTION

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

SECTION 1. Section 55 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, as amended, otherwise
known as the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines is hereby repealed

SEC. 2. Any amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriation of the Commission on Elections of the year
following its enactment into law. Thereafter, such sums as maybe necessary shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

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

HOUSE BILL No, _5911

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the
Constitution specifically and unequivocally provides. Article II, Section 13 of the 1987
Constitution provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual
and social well-being.” In Article XIV, Section 1, the 1987 Constitution likewise
provides that “the State shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that
our government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified
as one of the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy, and productive individuals.
The bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should, therefore, be a step in the
right direction.

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents
of Barangay Sanghay through the position papers of the various sectors of the
community within the City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental.

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Sanghay in their desire to have a National High
School in their Barangay by the creation of the Sanghay National High School to be
situated at the Barangay proper in the City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5911

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING
ANATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SANGHAY, CITY OF MATI, PROVINCE
OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS SANGHAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the

Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Sanghay, City of Mati,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Sanghay National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Sanghay National High School,
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 within one hundred (120) days

after its effectivity.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5443

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 measure, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

It is the policy of the state to promote a just and dynamic social order that
ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people
from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services and
promote full employment, a rising standard of living and an improved quality
of life, regardless of race, creed, and religion.

The Philippines has a population of more than 106 million of which according
to a 2010 projection roughly 6.9 percent or more than 7 million are classified
as senior citizens. While RA 7432 as amended provided a wide range of
indispensable benefits to senior citizens, there is much more to be done in
ensuring their welfare and well-being.

To further enrich the government's effort in providing support to senior
citizens, the proposed piece of measure aims to introduce amendments to
RA 7432 that will exempt senior citizens from all parking fees and from local
number coding schemes.

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

J JAR’ “YUL SERVO” NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5443

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

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 7432, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 9994, 9257 AND 10645 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO
MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION
BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.”

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

SECTION 1. Section 4, of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended is hereby
further amended to read as follows:

Sec. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens. - The senior citizens shall be
entitled to the following:

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(N) EXEMPTION FROM ALL PARKING FEES, IN ALL PARKING
LOTS, STRUCTURES, AND SPACES IN BOTH GOVERNMENT AND
PRIVATE SECTOR NATIONWIDE.

(0) EXEMPTION FROM LOCAL "COLORCODING” OR NUMBER
BLOCKING OF VEHICLES, PROVIDED THAT THE SENIOR
CITIZEN IS OPERATING THE VEHICLE.

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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. If for any reason any provision of this
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts or portions not affected
thereby shall remain in full force and effect

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All acts, decrees, general orders and
circulars, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general Circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5286

House Bill No

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Likewise,
Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of

free education in the elementary and high school levels.

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This measure, which seeks to establish a
National High School in Barangay Tigtabon in Zamboanga City, to be known as
Tigtabon National High School, is a vital step toward this direction.

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

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MANUEL JOSE M. E


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5286

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TIGTABON IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS TIGTABON
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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Tigtabon, City of
Zamboanga, to be known as Tigtabon National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Tigtabon National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this
Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing

the provisions 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,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5112

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TIGUNHAO, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS TIGUNHAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Tigunhao, Municipality
of Laua-an in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the Tigunhao Elementary
School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Tigunhao, but the school
is not able to cater to full primary education. Thus, school children still need to travel
to neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn, develop and allow them to be part of the
country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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



Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5112

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TIGUNHAO, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS TIGUNHAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Tigunhao, Municipality of Laua-an in

the Province of Antique to be known as Tigunhao Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Tigunhao Elementary School, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Quezon City \ oer
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS N
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo, 5015

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Jalandoni Stre
city road, into a national road.

, Presently classified as a local

The road spans a total length of 906.6 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper District
of Iloilo City. The road is used as an access route to several tourist facilities, including the Fine
Rock Hotel and the Regatta Hotel. Itis also used as an access route to medical centers such as the
St. Therese Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital. The road is also used to access religious institutions
such as the San Agustin Church, the Assumption Convent and the Iglesia Filipina Independencia
Church. The conversion of the street into a national road will empower the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure the maintenance of this key Iloilo City thoroughfare.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.

Juliennf““Jam” L. Baronda
Representative} Lone District of Iloilo


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _5215

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING JALANDONI STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO
CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Jalandoni Street in City Proper District, Hoilo City is hereby converted into
a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippine
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City
5645

HOUSE BILL Ni

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Adiong Memorial Polytechnic State College (AMPSC) to
Adiong Memorial State College (AMSC), in the municipality of Ditsaan Ramain, Province of
Lanao del Sur. Considering that the State College offers Information Technology as its only
polytechnic course, the word “Polytechnic” should be dropped. Also, its use limits the courses
the State College offers. At present, the State College offers graduate, undergraduate and
diploma courses in Education, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Business Administration and
Information Technology. Junior and Senior High School programs are also offered by the State
College.

Further, the term of office of the president of the State College shall be changed from
three (3) years to four (4) years in accordance with the term of office of the president of state
colleges and universities prescribed under Republic Act 8292 otherwise known as the Higher
Education Modernization Act.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought for,

ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG
Representative, 1 District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Phil
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO, 5645

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG

AN ACT
RENAMING THE ADIONG MEMORIAL POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF DITSAAN RAMAIN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR, AS THE
ADIONG MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE
OF THE PRESIDENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8651
AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7935, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1.- Section 1 of Republic Act 8651 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 1. The Adiong Memorial Polytechnic College in the Municipality of Ditsaan-
Ramain, Province of Lanao del Sur, is hereby converted into a state college AND RENAMED to
be known as the ADIONG MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE (AMSC), hereinafter referred to as
the State College.”

Section 2.- Section 9 of Republic Act 8651 is hereby amended to be read as follows:

“Section 9. The State College shall be headed by a president to be appointed by the Board
of Trustees subject to a selection process, and shall hold officer for a term of FOUR (4) years
AND MAY BE REAPPOINTED FOR ANOTHER TERM

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Section 3.- Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Governing Board of the State College, in
consultation with the CHED, shall formulate the guidelines to fully implement the provisions of
this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity.

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.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5418

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act no. 9225, otherwise known as the “Citizenship Retention and
Re-acquisition Act of 2003” or simply the “Dual Citizenship law”, states that a
natural born Filipino who becomes a naturalized citizen of a foreign country is
deemed not to have lost his/her Philippine citizenship. Therefore, Filipinos who opt
to re-acquire their Filipino citizenship by virtue of birth, can once again enjoy full
civic, political, and economic rights and be once again subjected to the
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. In the same Act under paragraphs
(2) and (3) of Section 5 made it kind of restrictive for “Dual Citizens” to seek for
any appointive or elective post in their Motherland unless they voluntarily
renounce their foreign citizenship prior to assumption of office or upon filing of
their certificate of candidacy. This bill gives justice to our “Kababayans” who can
vote under the Absentee Voting Law but cannot be voted upon by this mere
obstacle. It is the belief of this representation that Filipinos who are dual citizens
can opt not to join politics anymore or meddle with local affairs but are willing to
share their experiences and knowledge earned from another land and apply it to
their Motherland because of the inherent love for country. Let us give equal
footing to Filipinos who want to give back to their land of birth and let not the law
hinder them to.

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

Je Peers

LORNA C. SILVERIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18% Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5418

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT ALLOWING FILIPINOS WITH DUAL CITIZENSHIP TO SEEK AN
ELECTIVE OR APPOINTIVE PUBLIC OFFICE WITHOUT RENOUNCING
THEIR FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP

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

SECTION 1. Nothwithstanding the provisions of existing laws, Filipinos with
dual citizenship shall be allowed to seek elective or appointive public office in the
Philippines without renouncing any and all of their foreign citizenship.

SECTION 2. Section 5, Paragraphs (2) and (3) of Republic Act 9225, Section 40
of Republic Act No. 7160 and all other laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations
inconsistent herewith are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,
whichever comes earlier.

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Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._5637

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 8256, entitled ‘AN ACT DECLARING THE FOUNDATION DAYS
AND FEAST DAYS OF THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL AND THE
MUNICIPALITIES THEREIN AS SPECIAL NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS’ was
enacted last February 13, 1997.

However, through sustained development and municipal growth, and by
virtue of R.A. No. 9408, the Municipality of Mati was declared a City in 2007, ten years
after the passage of R.A. No. 8256.

This bill seeks to amend R.A. No. 8256 to include also all the cities and
barangays situated in Davao Oriental.

‘The passage of this bill is earnes

sought.

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Jor(mavo Z. ALMARIO

‘ Representative

4 D:strict, Davao Oriental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3637

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8256 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ‘AN ACT
DECLARING THE FOUNDATION DAYS AND FEAST DAYS OF THE PROVINCE
OF DAVAO ORIENTAL AND THE MUNICIPALITIES THEREIN AS SPECIAL
NONWORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS’ TO INCLUDE ALL THE CITIES AND
BARANGAYS THEREIN

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

Section 1. The Title of Republic Act No. 8256 is hereby amended to read as
follows: AN ACT DECLARING THE FOUNDATION DAYS AND FEAST DAYS OF
THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL, INCLUDING ALL THE CITIES,
MUNICIPALITIES, AND BARANGAYS THEREIN AS SPECIAL NONWORKING
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

Section 2. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 8256 is hereby amended to read as
follows: The foundation days and feast days of the Province of Davao
Oriental, including all the cities, municipalities, and barangays therein are
hereby declared as special nonworking public holidays.

Section 3. All laws, decrees and executive orders inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of 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,_°733

Introduced by Representative GERALDINE B. ROMAN,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seek to establish a National High School in the Municipality of Orani, Province of
Bataan, to be known as the Orani Central Elementary School.

Section 1,Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides: “Section 1. The State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

The existing Orani North Elementary School in Barangay Balut in the Municipality of Orani is
now overcrowded and has no more space for other structural improvements and construction of
additional school buildings. The school is also situated along the national road which creates
traffic congestion in the area and poses danger to young children. Heavy traffic in front of the
school is suffered not only by the students and the parents themselves but by every road user and
commuter who passes the area.

In order to accommodate the growing number of students who enroll every year, it is imperative
that Orani Central Elementary School is established. The elementary school will address the right
to education of school children in Orani and will also be beneficial to children living in nearby
barangays and municipalities. Further, a new location for the entire elementary school will ease
the traffic along the national road and will definitely relieve the parents from worrying about the
safety of their children.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly recommended.

Z GERALDINE B. ROMAN


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. page

Introduced by Representative GERALDINE B. ROMAN

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORANI,
PROVINCE OF BATAAN, TO BE KNOWN AS ORANI CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education,
an elementary school in the Municipality of Orani, Province of Bataan, to be known as Orani
National High School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s program the
operationalization of Orani National School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act

SEC. 3, The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to
carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 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
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5903

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section | of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Likewise,
Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of
free education in the elementary and high school levels.

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This measure, which seeks to establish a
National High School in Barangay Buenavista in Zamboanga City, to be known as
Buenavista National High School, is a vital step toward this direction.

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

MANUEL JOSE M/DALJPE


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

i 5903
House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BUENAVISTA IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS BUENAVISTA
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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Buenavista, City of
Zamboanga, to be known as Buenavista National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Buenavista National High School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this
Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing

the provisions 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
Batasan Wills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5138

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel G. Noel

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to provide the public-school children an opportunity to visit
museums and historical shrines free of any charge.

Museums and historical shrines provide an avenue for the commemoration of
our history and cultural heritage. Public school children will have a richer
appreciation of our history and culture thru their exposure to these institutions.

This bill was approved on 3" reading in the previous Congress but did not

pass into law due to lack of material time. The immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly sought.

FLORENCIO GABRIEL “BEM” G. NOEL


Republic of the Philippines:
House of Representatives
Batasan Bills, Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__ 5138

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel G. Noel

AN ACT
GRANTING PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE
ADMISSION TO ALL PUBLIC MUSEUMS AND NATIONAL HISTORICAL
SHRINES AND LANDMARKS

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

SECTION 1. All public elementary school students are hereby granted free
admission to all public museums and national historical shrines and landmarks,
subject to capacity and availability as determined by the National Museum or the
National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

SECTION 2. Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the National
Museum and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in coordination
with the Department of Education, shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the effectivity implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
official gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
aT

Republic of the Philippines ureNOY 26
House of Representatives

Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative MA. BERNARDITA B. RAMOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Sisigon Elementary School in Barangay
Sisigon, Belen fecllis? of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon, into Sisigon Integrated
School.

Sisigon Elementary School is 8.8 kilometers away from Gallanosa
National High School in the Municipality of Irosin, 9.5 kilometers fram Matnog
National High School, and fourteen (14) kilometers from Gate National High
School in the Municipality of Bulan. In other words, a nearby secondary school
will encourage pupils in and around the vicinity of Brgy. Sisigon to continue
their education.

While the expected number of graduates for this year does not warrant
the establishment of a separate secondary school, once converted, however,
graduates from nearby Bolo Elementary School, Gabod Elementary School,
Hidhid Elementary School, Laboy Elementary School, Pawa Elementary
School, Pange Elementary School and Tugas Elementary School, will
significantly increase its (Sisigon ES) SY 2019-2020 population from 278 to
more than 1,400 students.

Finally, the creation of a separate junior/senior high school is not
practicable as there is no viable site, not to mention costly to the government
as this will entail additional items for teachers and school heads, equipment
and resources to support its operation.

The immediate approval of this bill is 7. sought.

MA. (rreterng ITA B. ene
Second District, Sorsogon

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

5626
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative MA. BERNARDITA B. RAMOS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SISIGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SISION, MUNICIPALITY OF MATNOG, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, INTO
SISIGON INTEGRATED SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Sisigon Elementary School in Barangay Sisigon,
Municipality of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon, is hereby converted into an
integrated school to be known as Sisigon Integrated School.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Sisigon
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Sisigon
Integrated School.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operationalization of the Sisigon Integrated
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s
appropriation of the Sisigon Elementary School. Thereafter, the amount
necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. 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

Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5298

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2™ District, North Cotabato

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Ginatilan-Bongolanon Road, traversing the
City of Kidapawan and the Municipality of Magpet, Province of Cotabato, into
a national road.

Ginatilan is a barangay in Kidapawan City, the capital of Cotabato.
Being the provincial capital, Kidapawan is the center of trade and commerce,
and the primary site of financial and educational institutions in the province.
Located at the foot of Mount Apo, Kidapawan is also a popular destination for
tourists wanting to climb the Philippines’ highest mountain,

Bongolanon is a barangay in the Municipality of Magpet which is an eco-
tourism destination, with its fifty-two waterfalls, four big rivers, and hundreds
of creeks. Magpet is also the potable water source of nearby municipalities

Ginatilan-Bongolanon Road is a barangay road that connects to the
Kidapawan-Magpet-Pangaoa-an National Road. The conversion of the
Ginatilan-Bongolanon Road into a national road will not only spur business and
financial movement, propelling the socio-economic development of Kidapawan
the neighboring towns.

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

RUDY S. CAOAGDAN


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

5298
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2" District, North Cotabato

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GINATILAN-BONGOLANON ROAD
TRAVERSING THE CITY OF KIDAPAWAN AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGPET, PROVINCE OF COTABATO 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 Ginatilan-Bongolanon Road traversing the City of
Kidapawan and the Municipality of Magpet, Province of Cotabato is hereby
converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the repair, maintenance and improvement of the said
road, 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,