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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3207
House Bill No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

There are several major Expressways in Luzon, namely,
Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), North Luzon Expressway
(NLEX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Muntinlupa-Cavite
Expressway (MCX), Skyway, STAR Tollway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Expressway (SCTEX) and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La_ Union
Expressway (TPLEX) being managed by different tollway
Operators under the control and supervision of the Toll
Regulatory Board (TRB).

The toll-free eves on Christmas and New Year has been a
tradition of toll way operators of the Skyway System, South
Luzon Expressway and Star Tollway for many years as a way
of expressing their gratitude to the motoring patrons and as
part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.

Motorists can pass through these three expressways free
of charge from 10:00 PM of December 24 until 6:00 AM of
December 25 and from 10:00 PM of December 31 until 6:00
AM of January 1.


As a way of giving back to the public, all toll way
operators, through this bill, are mandated not to collect toll-
fees from collecting toll fees from 10:00 PM of December 24
until 6:00 AM of December 25 and from 10:00 PM of December
31 until 6:00 AM of January 1.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3207
House Bill No.

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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

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AN ACT MANDATING ALL TOLLWAY OPERATORS TO
IMPLEMENT TAX HOLIDAYS FROM 10:00 PM OF
DECEMBER 24 UNTIL 6:00 AM OF DECEMBER 25 AND
10:00 PM OF DECEMBER 31 UNTIL 6:00 AM OF
JANUARY 1

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as
“Toll Free Holiday Act of 2019”

SECTION 2.Toll Free Period. Toll free holiday shall start
at 10:00 PM on December 24 and ends at 6:00 AM on
December 25 and from 10:00 PM on December 31 until 6:00
AM on January 1.

SECTION 2. Tax Deduction. All tollway operators may
claim as tax deduction the actual cost of the implementation
of this act.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -
Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Toll
Regulatory Board shall promulgate rules and regulations
necessary for carry out the objectives of this act.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision or
part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder


of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential
decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction,
administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with any provision of this Act is hereby repealed,
modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take
effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and
sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote
total human liberation and development. (Sec.17, Article II, The 1987 Philippine
Constitution). However, on account of poverty, many high school alumni are unable to
enrol in college. It's about time the State underwrote college education of the
underprivileged and diligent high school students. Setting a standard (85% GWA) would
motivate such indigent students to work hard in order to qualify and their success rate
would be high inasmuch as gaining such GWA presupposes their calibre as learners.

Hence, the State’s sponsoring their college education would contribute to general
human liberation and development since such students would be lifted out of poverty
and empowered to become more useful nation builders in the process.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is highly recommended.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3485
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS WHOSE GENERAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE (GWA) IS NOT LOWER THAN 85
PERCENT

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “State Scholars Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall be provided, under the supervision of the Commission on
Higher Education in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development, College Scholarship Grants to underprivileged high school students
whose General Weighted Average (GWA) is not lower than 85 percent.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Commission on Higher Education under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 4. If any section or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, other
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SEC. 5. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

House BiLt no. 2963

Introduced by Representatives Bernadette Herrera-Dy, Anthony Peter ‘Onyx’ Crisologo,
Precious Hipolito Castelo, Allan Benedict Reyes, Alfred Vargas,
Jose Christopher Belmonte, Jose “Bong” J. Teves Jr.

AN ACT RENAMING DEL MONTE AVENUE TO FERNANDO POE, JR. AVENUE
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City as Femando Poe Jr.
Avenue (FPJ Avenue).

Femando Poe, Jr., lovingly called FPA, is a great cultural icon and a champion of the
masses. His movies left an unparalleled legacy that no other actor-director-writer-producer
has ever achieved, which rightfully eared his nickname as “Da King’, or The King of the
Philippine Cinemas. It is for this reason that Da King was declared a National Artist of the
Philippines for Film in 2006.

Outside of his portrayals in film, FPJ was also known for his charitable generosity,
moral integrity, and honorable characteristics that made him popular among all classes of
society. His personification of a hero — both on-screen and in real life — catapulted him to the
presidential elections in 2004 where he proved to have won the hearts of millions of
Filipinos.

His legacy lives on in FPJ Productions in Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City. For his
unprecedented contribution to culture and Philippine society, it is befitting that he be
memorialized where his legacy lives on.

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

uezon City

TGA

Alfred Vargas Jose Christopher Belmonte
Fifth District, Quezon City ‘Sixth District, Quezon City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no 2963

Introduced by Representatives Bernadette Herrera-Dy, Anthony Peter ‘Onyx’ Crisologo,
Precious Hipolito Castelo, Allan Benedict Reyes, Alfred Vargas,
Jose Christopher Belmonte, Jose “Bong” J. Teves Jr.

AN ACT RENAMING DEL MONTE AVENUE TO FERNANDO POE, JR. AVENUE

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

SECTION 1. Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City, Metro Manila shall hereinafter be
known as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act within sixty (60)
days from its effectivity.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3408

Introduced by Representative Eric L. Olivarez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In today’s continuous developments, incessant changing times and
constant progress, prices of commodities and expenses continue to
grow. However, as prices increase, the incomes of Persons With
Disabilities and Senior Citizens generally remain stagnant.

While it is true that the State already provides several discounts
and privileges to the PWDs and Senior Citizens, their needs are still
not fully recognized and satisfied. There are still voids to be filled
and gaps to be bridged in order to provide full support for the PWDs
and Senior Citizens.

In an effort to ease the financial burdens of the PWDs and the
Senior Citizens, this Bill intends to provide for the exemption from
the payment of travel tax for both PWDs and Senior Citizens
consequently making travelling abroad more accessible and
economical. As such, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

Que (WN,

ERIC OLIVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. Ue

Introduced by Representative Eric L. Olivarez

AN ACT
EXEMPTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD) AND SENIOR
CITIZENS OF THE PAYMENT OF TRAVEL TAX

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known and cited
as the “PWD and Senior Citizens Travel Tax Exemption Act."

SECTION 2. Travel Tax Exemption - Persons with
Disabilities and Senior Citizens shall both be exempted from the
payment of Travel Tax.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this
Act is declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of
the other provisions shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders,
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 5. 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
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3390

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Overseas Filipino Workers make a lot of sacrifices in leaving behind their loved ones. They put
up with all kinds of affective hang-ups in order to provide for their families. They are indeed
modern-day heroes who altruistically improve the lot of their loved ones and help keep national
economy afloat. Money sent home by Overseas Filipino Workers were forecasted to reach
$29.7 billion in 2015, making the Philippines the world’s third largest recipient of remittances.'

However, once the OFWs leave the country for another they are at the mercy of the current
socio-economic conditions of the country in which they work. They grapple with multifarious
work-related issues and other adverse foreign affairs. Some have fallen victims of unscrupulous
employers engaged in disadvantageous employment conditions. Others have been caught in
the crossfire of war-torn nations. In these cases, the State should be quick to lend financial
support to our OFWs by way of underwriting their income protection insurance.

Hence, every bonafide Overseas Filipino Worker should be granted an insurance coverage for
the protection of his or her income so that they would be insulated from adverse conditions
beyond their contro! while in foreign countries.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is mos}-ea

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3390

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR AN INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTION OF INCOME OF
EVERY BONAFIDE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “OFW’s Income Protection Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be provided an insurance coverage for the protection
of income of every bonafide Overseas Filipino Worker.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Finance under the current
General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for its
continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Finance shall promulgate the
implementing rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions of
this Act.

SEC. 5. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shalll take effect immediately upon its approval.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3908
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Rolando “Klarex” A. Uy

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It's our constitutional mandate, as stated in Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

‘To ensure the full implementation of the government policy on Education for All (EFA),
this humble representation along with the Cagayan de Oro City LGU aime to establish an
independent national high school in Brgy. Pagatpat in the 1* District of Cagayan de Oro.

facility. Another concern is, they have to compete to get enrolled in the said school because of
the bulk of enrollees each year. To meet the demands of the Continuous increase of school
Population and to defray the transportation expenses that most parents struggle with, it is pertinent
for Bray. Pagatpat to have an independent national high schoo!

This bill, then, seeks the separation of Canitoan Nati
from it's mother school, Canitoan National High School. The i
the youth of Bray. Pagatpat a greater chance at leaming,

ial High School Pagatpat Annex
algae of such will provide

|n view thereof, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ROLANDO “Klarex” A. UY.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _3908

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Introduced by Representative Rolando A. Uy

HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO.
BE KNOWN AS PAGATPAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1: Separation and conversion into a National High School. ‘The Canitoan National
High School ~ Pagatpat Annex in Barangay Pagatpat, City of Cagayan de Oro, is hereby separated
from Canitoan National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be
known as Pagatpat National High School

SECTION 2: Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All Personnel, assets, liabilities and records of

the CanitoanNational High School - Pagtpat Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the
Pagatpat National High School

High School Pagatpat Annex. Thereafter, the amount needed for the Continued operation of the
SECTION 4: Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations that
may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTIONS: Effectivity. This Act shall take effect (15) fifteen days after its Publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 3002

Introduced by Representative Cesar “Jawo” L. Jimenez, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the stretch of road from Dr. Varela Street in Zamboanga
City connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan to Limpapa National Highway San
Jose Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard into a national road.

Dr. Varela Street functions as a complement to the named national roads. It is
also a road leading to the Zamboanga City seaport. Consequently, it is heavily deluged
with vehicles, which is very similar to that of a national road, resulting to greater costs of
its maintenance for the Zamboanga City government.

To reduce the financial burden of Zamboanga City government in the
maintenance of Dr. Varela Street, the said road needs to be converted into a national
road, and to turn-over the responsibility of its maintenance to the Department of Public
Works and Highways. Furthermore, this conversion will also result to a better
convenience of the riding public, and an unimpeded commerce and trade in the area.

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

cl eR. JIMENEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2022

Introduced by Representative Cesar “Jawo” L. Jimenez, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CITY ROAD STRETCHING FROM DR. VARELA
STREET ZAMBOANGA CITY CONECTING JUNCTION ZAMBOANGA CITY LABUAN
TO LIMPAPA NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAN JOSE SECTION TO JUNCTION R.T. LIM
BOULEVARD IN ZAMBOANGA CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The city road stretching from Dr. Varela Street Zamboanga City,
connecting Junction Zambianga City Labuan to Limpapa National Highway San Jose
Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard in Zamboanga City, is hereby converted into a
national road.

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

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Elections in the Philippines are always costly exercises, both for the candidate and
the government. Candidates spend a lot just to get elected

Furthermore, the three year term of barangay officials is too short a time for the unity
and stability in barangay leadership and affairs. itis not enough to ensure that the programs

'n view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is eamestly sought

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 3756

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 43 OF REPUBLIC ACT 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES BY INCREASING BY TWO YEARS
THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS.

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

Section 1. Section 43 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as follows

SEC. 43. Term of Office. - (a) The term of office of all local
elective officials elected after the effectivity of this Code shall
be three (3) years, starting from noon of June 30, 1992 or such
date as may be provided for by law, except that of elective
barangay officials: Provided, That all local officials first elected
during the local elections immediately following the ratification
of the 1987 Constitution shall serve until noon of June 30,
1992

(b) No local elective official shall serve for more than three (3)
consecutive terms in the same position. Voluntary renunciation
of the office for any length of time shall not be considered as
an interruption in the continuity of service for the full term for
which the elective official concemed was elected.

(c) The term of office of barangay officials and members of the
sangguniang kabataan shall be for [three (3) years] FOUR (4)
YEARS. [which shall begin after the regular election of
barangay officials on the second Monday of May 1994,]

SEC 2. The amendment introduced by this Act shall apply to the next Barangay Elections to
be held after the effectivity of this Act and every Barangay Elections thereafter.

SEC 3. Separability Clause — Should any of the provisions of this Act or any part thereof be
declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from the invalid ones,
shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC 4, Repealing Clause — All laws, presidential decrees and issuances, executive orders,
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC 5. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation,

Approved
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3306

Introduced by:
Representative FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Dapa in the Province of Surigao del Norte
celebrates its annual fiesta, in honor of its patron saint, the Sto. Nifio, on 16
January.

The annual Sinulog, highlighted by street dancing around town, has
attracted both local and foreign tourists. The local government of Dapa
intends to make the celebrations bigger in order to highlight its culture,
products, and the warmth of its people. The celebrations will surely attract
more visitors which will, in turn, contribute to the local economy.

In view of the foregoing, the local government has requested that the
day of the fiesta be declared as a special non-working holiday to highlight its
importance and to give the residents the opportunity to fully participate in
the celebrations.

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

FRANCISCO JOS£ F. MATUGAS II
Surigao del Noyte, First District
(Siargao Island)


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3306

Introduced by:
Representative FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II

AN ACT
DECLARING JANUARY 16 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAPA, PROVINCE
OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE IN CELEBRATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY'S FIESTA

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

1 SECTION 1. January 16 of every year is hereby declared a special
2 nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Dapa, Province of Surigao del
3 Norte, in celebration of the municipality's Fiesta.

4 SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
5 inthe Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3693

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Spitting in public should effectively be outlawed. It is highly unhygienic and risky. Some
bacterial species, such as the mycobacterium tuberculosis, the one that causes TB, are
contagious and airborne. Spitting has been identified as a factor in the spread of TB.
Recent study shows that the number of deaths due to TB stands at an average of 75
Filipinos every day.

In the Philippines, only Davao has effectively implemented an anti-spitting law, which
has been in force since 2010.

Empirical data reveal that a number of people are in the habit of spitting in public
places. This unsanitary practice has to stop. Allowing this practice to go unchecked
puts the health of our countrymen at great risk.

Hence, spitting in public throughout the country should now be proscribed.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is hit



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.3693.
Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING SPITTING IN PUBLIC NATIONWIDE AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Spitting Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared banned or prohibited for any person to spit in any
public place indoor or outdoor.

SEC. 3. Appropriate penalties for violation hereof shall be prescribed by the
Department of Health.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue pertinent rules
and regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO3297

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Republic of the Philippines, Land Use Planning serves as the development
and zoning mechanism for the unorganized and de-organized areas, including
communities and homesteads. These areas either have no LGUs or have chosen
not to administer land use controls at the local governments. Alongside with
carrying out its planning and zoning responsibilities, the issues permit’s for
smaller development projects, such as home constructions and renovations.

This House Bill seeks to create a comprehensive National Land Use program,
to foster the certification of proposed land uses, and promote developmental
activities to comply with the applicable land use standards and policies.

Thus, the early pass&g¢ of this bill is earnestly requested.

iL L. ROMERO Ph.D.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.3287

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL LAND USE AND
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE - This Act shall be known as the “National
Land Use Act of 2019.”

SECTION 2. CREATION OF THE NATIONAL LAND USE PROGRAM -—
There shall hereby be created a comprehensive National Land Use Program,
to provide a holistic and rational policy for the sustainability of all land and water

resources.

SECTION 3. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby a declared policy
of the state to:

* Foster development of unorganized and deorganized land areas; and


* Promote controllership in land use representations. (including
adjoining undeveloped areas). This unorganized and deorganized areas
include coastal islands, that are important to the life of both the
national and local communities.

SECTION 4. APPROPRIATION - There is hereby authorized to
appropriate the necessary funds to carry-out into effect the provisions of this act.

Therefor the budget shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
(GAA) of the year following the enactment of this act into law and every year

after.

The state shall hereby authorize the departments, agencies and bureaus
concerned to re-align its appropriations, in the current year of the date of the
effectivity of this Act to conform with its mandate and requirements.

SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE. All laws, executive orders,
issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended,

repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If, for any reason or reasons,
any portion or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the
remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Act shall take effect fifteen

(15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3678

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.

This bill proposes to create Guiwan National High School in Barangay Guiwan,
‘Zamboanga City, to be known as Guiwan National High School. Barangay Guiwan is
one of the largest barangays in the Second District of Zamboanga City with a huge
number of elementary graduates produced annually. To pursue their secondary
education, these students need to travel to the nearest existing high schools, Zamboanga
City High School - Main (ZCHS ~ Main) and Maria Clara L. Lobregat National High
School (MCLLNHS) located several kilometers from Barangay Guiwan. Furthermore,
ZCHS-Main and MCLLNHS are already overpopulated and congested.

This measure aims to fulfill the Constitutional guarantee, giving Zamboanguenos
education more accessible and at the same time decongesting the overpopulated national
high schools in the area.

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

MANUEL JOSE M\ DAL IPE
Representative, 2 Distris iboanga City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3678

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE

AN ACT
SEEKING THE CREATION OF GUIWAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY GUIWAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY

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

SECTION 1. The Guiwan National High School, in Barangay Guiwan,
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a national high school.

SECTION 2. The Guiwan National High School, shall offer general secondary
education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth with all
necessary skills and knowledge for them to be ready in facing the life challenges.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Guiwan National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED.
RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines JUL 3 9 2019
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3105

Introduced by the Honorable ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Tagaytay has emerged as one of the most progressive cities in the Philippines,
it is one of the top tourist destinations in the country for both locals and foreigners.
Tagaytay City is bustling with activities, twenty-four hours a day and seven days a
week. The various activities brought about by the continuous and unstoppable
growth of the City have made the people of Tagaytay City very busy.

Republic Act No. 10775 declares June 21 of every year as a special working
holiday and there are no classes in all schools in Tagaytay City on the same day. This
is for the celebration of the charter day of Tagaytay. This representation believes
that the people of Tagaytay City deserves a special non-working holiday on its
charter day because the entire city, its people, have all worked hard for the city’s
continuous progress.

The declaration of a special non-working holiday on its charter day would
bring great joy and pride for the people of Tagaytay City. After due public
consultation, this representation believes that declaring a special non-working
holiday in Tagaytay City every time it celebrates its charter day will bring about
additional motivation and happiness that will result to the further progress to the city
and its people.

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.

OLUMNC



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. aStOSE

Introduced by the Honorable ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10775 AND DECLARING
JUNE 21 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
IN TAGAYTAY CITY, PROVINCE OF Sey IN COMMEMORATION
OF ITS FOUNDING DAY TO BE KNOWN AS “CHARTER DAY OF

TAGAYTAY CITY” OR “ARAW NG LUNGSOD NG TAGAYTAY.”

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

Section 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 10775 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Section 1. In order to commemorate the anniversary of Tagaytay City, June
21 of each year is hereby declared as Charter Day of Tagaytay or Araw ng Lungsod
ng Tagaytay, and a special non-working holiday in the Tagaytay City, Province of
Cavite.”

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

APPROVED,
KS > RECEIVED

Aus 0s 210

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 3692

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Images of the homecoming remains of OFW Joanna Demafelis jolt us to sad realities.
Our workers away from home are at the mercy of multifarious dangers and perils
engendered by nature and fellowman alike. As if their solitude and remoteness are not
enough torment themselves, their maltreatment is way unacceptable. Their noble aim
of providing for their loved ones makes them endure every suffering and trouble that
come their way. Their contribution to keep the national economy afloat is not a small
thing. As Senate President Pro Tempore pointed out, “If you add up remittances of
OFWs in Kuwait over the past three years, the total would be about P112.7 billion,”
using current peso-US dollar exchange.

However, in the event the OFWs themselves lose the ability to earn a living, their family
and those who depend on them for subsistence become miserable. There has to be a
state intervention whereby they are protected economically if this scenario occurs.

Hence, the government would do well to set up a special pension fund for the protection
of the dependents of OFWs who lose their income via death or disability.

ht.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is mostéarnestly sou!

-ASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no. 38 92

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF OFW DEPENDENTS BY SETTING UP FOR THEM
A SPECIAL PENSION FUND IN THE EVENT OF INCOME LOSS DUE TO DEATH OR
DISABILITY

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “OFW Dependents’ Special Pension Fund

SEC 2. There shall hereby be established a special pension fund for every Overseas
Filipino Worker made available for their dependents in the event of their income loss due to their
death or disability.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper government agency
shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this
Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3536

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Sec 16 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the state shall protect and advance
the right of the people to a balance and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony
of nature.

Plastic does not disintegrate and is non-biodegradable. Plastic is dumped everywhere especially
in bays, lakes, rivers or in the open seas even.

When found in the environment, plastic can harm wildlife, fish and birds and could cause their
death. It is much of a menace in the natural world inhabited by humans as well.

Itis not as if there were no alternative to plastic drinking straws like straws made of metal, paper,
or bamboos, although it may entail additional costs on the part of the owners of business
establishments. It is now high time to venture on using sustainable materials to help in alleviating
the use of single-use plastics.

This bill attaches higher premium to the environment and the lives that it can save with an
environment free from plastic waste.

Hence, the swift approval of this bill is most earnestly sough



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL no.3236

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING ALL RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, INNS, FASTFOOD CENTERS,
EATERIES AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DRINKING
PLASTIC STRAWS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assei P

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Plastic Straws Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — Itis the declared policy of the State to protect and advance
the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony
of nature.

SEC. 3. Ban. ~ It is hereby banned the use of drinking plastic straws at all restaurants,
hotels, inns, fastfood centers, eateries, and similar establishments and violations thereof shall be
meted appropriate fines or penalties as a competent court may prescribe.

SEC. 4. Appropriation. - The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources shall immediately include in the agency's program the operationalization of this Act,
the funding of which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act on the year of its
enactment and every year thereafter.

SEC. 5. Implementation. — The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of
this Act.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette
or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatines
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3129

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Well-maintained roads and meticulously-planned road network are
indispensable elements of national development. Roads pave the way for efficient
and successful commercial transactions and, thus, help in the advancement of
economy and the creation of much-needed jobs for the Filipino people. It is, thus,
important that these roads which serve as the veins carrying the lifeblood of the
country be maintained, improved and repaired to ensure their maximum utilization

A. De Jesus Avenue is a city road located in the second district of the City of
Caloocan and utilized by motorists coming from Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue
(EDSA) as an access road leading to the cities of Caloocan, Malabon and Navotas. It
covers a distance of 1.430 kilometers and spans from C3 Road to EDSA.

Considering the fact that A. De Jesus Avenue connects a primary arterial
national road to several highly urbanized cities, it is only imperative that the
maintenance, improvement and repair thereof should be undertaken by the
Department of Public Works and Highways which is better equipped, both financially
and technically, than the local government of Caloocan. This could only be done,
however, if A. De Jesus Avenue was classified as a national road. This bill, therefore
seeks for the conversion and declaration of A. De Jesus Avenue as a national road.

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

District Caloocan City



Republic of the Bll
House of Representutines
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3129

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT
CONVERTING AND DECLARING A. DE JESUS AVENUE IN CALOOCAN CITY
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. A. De Jesus Avenue in the Second District of Caloocan City is
hereby converted into, and declared, a national road.

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

SECTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
LPR

Republic of the Philippines (o
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [s RECEIVED ” a\
Quezon City = dare, AUG 0-3 2019 cy
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 3670

Introduced by Representative Rico B. Geron

EXPLANATORY NOTE

After the long campaign period, the country has just concluded the May
11, 2019 national and local elections. The people and political parties are now
in the process of reconciliation and resolution to support the present
administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The recent State of the
Nation Address, the president’s pronouncement has brought the call to defer
the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan in May 2020.

This is primarily to give reasonable time the incumbent barangay and
SK officials to fully implement their programs and policies. They are expected
to fulfill their term within two (2) years which is too short to execute their
tasks and responsibilities otherwise they would have failed their mandate and
disappointed the people.

And so, under circumstances, the most logical and sensible course of
action would be to postpone and rest the Barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan election to another date as may be set by Congress.

Hence, approval of this Bill is respectfully requested.


Republic ofthe Philippines

Introduced by Representative Rico B. Geron

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE POSTPONEMENT AND RESETTING
OF THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTION AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. This act shall be known as the “Postponement

and Resetting of the May 2020 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election
Act”

Section 2. Date of Election. The election of the Officers of the
Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan set in May 2020 is hereby postponed
and reset to other date as may be set by Congress.

Section 3. Hold-over of Incumbent Elective Officials. Incumbent
Officials shall remain and continue in Office in a hold over capacity until their
successors shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 4. Rules and Regulations.-The Commission on Election shall
promulgate the necessary Rules and Regulations for the election of the
officials of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan.

Section 5. Repealing Clause.—All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity—This Act shall takes upon its approval.

Approved.

B. GERON
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. No, 3054

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, J

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) in the Province of

Zamboanga del Sur to Zamboanga del Sur State College, amending for the purpose
Republic Act No. 9159.

Cognizant of the practice of recognizing key individuals’ valuable contributions to the
community, naming a facility provides a chance to honor those who wish to establish
legacy, thus the name Josefina H. Cerilles, a former Department of Education Culture and
Sports (DECS) supervisor, is adapted for such purpose.

To give importance to the province's formation of identity and preservation of exclusivity
the change of name from J.H. Cerilles State College to Zamboanga del Sur State ollege
is pursued. The reconfiguration of the institutional name will draw geographic
connections and spatial boundaries that will become linguistic symbols evoking an array
of heritage pride and educational patriotism. Also, it will uphold the role of academic
institutions as key sites in the production of unique culture and identity and shaping the
collective memory and historical individuality of the community.

Hence, the latter substantiation of changing the name of the school is with utmost
importance than the former.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
3054
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR.

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF J.H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE IN THE,
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR TO ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR STATE,
COLLEGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9159

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

SECTION 1. Renaming of a State College. - The name of J. H. Cerilles State College in the
Province of Zamboanga del Sur is hereby changed to Zamboanga del Sur State College.
SECTION 2. Location of the Main Campus. -The main campus of the Zamboanga del Sur

State College shall continue in its present location in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del
Sur.

SECTION 3, Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Board, in consultation with the
CHED, shall formulate the guidelines to fully implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other
issuances or parts thereof which are incon: stent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its official
publication in the Official Gazette.