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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5'791

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Volunteer responders are modern-day heroes who risk their lives and limbs to save
those of others in times of calamities and affliction. They valiantly endure harsh
weather conditions and expose themselves to hostile environment just so they could
‘save the lives of others.

But they are as much human beings as those for whom they lay down their lives. They
themselves get injured, or worse, die.

In such sad case, the State should care for their children and/or depet

plunteer responders’
bss of saving those of'

This proposed measure seeks to protect the economic welfare of
children and/or dependents in case they lose their lives in the pro
others.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No._5'751

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
UPHOLDING THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF VOLUNTEER RESPONDERS’ CHILDREN
AND/OR DEPENDENTS IN THE EVENT OF THEIR DEATH IN THE COURSE OF SAVING
OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES AND PROVIDING 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 ‘Economic Welfare for the Bereaved
Children and/or Dependents of Volunteer Responders Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be established an Economic Welfare Protection Program for
the bereaved children and/or dependents of Volunteer Responders who died in the course of
‘saving other people's lives with the Department of Social Welfare and Development as the
Office of Primary Responsibility.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, children and/or dependents of volunteer responders who died in
the line of duty shall be provided financial, medical and/or scholarship benefits.

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

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 0249

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16 Congress.

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter's savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

sae

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 5249

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING BURGOS STREET FROM SAN JUAN STREET TO LACSON STREET IN THE
CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

SECTION 1. BURGOS STREET FROM SAN JUAN STREET TO LACSON STREET in
the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

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

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

APPROVED,

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _9008

Introduced by REP. JORGE T. ALMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the TESDA Training and Accreditation Center in
Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental to be known as Oroquieta City TESDA
Training Center.

The establishment of an accessible and efficient technical education and
skills development in Oroquieta City shall be beneficial to the constituents
specifically to the out-of-school youths and those with low income families.
This will provide them opportunity to develop themselves and be self-reliant.
They will acquire technical skills which can be used in earning a livelihood and
will eventually help them to become economically productive.

The necessity for the creation of TESDA training center in Oroquieta
City shall cater not just the four hundred ninety barangays (490) from the 1“ and
2™ district in the Province of Misamis Occidental but as well as other
neighboring provinces. This shall serve as the assessment center for acquired
competencies in technical-vocational skills in the Province.

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

oe

REP. JORGE T. ALMONTE.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

CONGRESS
irst Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 5008

‘Introduced by REP. JORGE T. ALMONTE

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (TE: )TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER
IN OROQUIETA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE OROQUIETA CITY
TESDA TRAINING CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR”

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

(ON 1. There is hereby created the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in
Oroquieta City, to be known as Oroquieta City TESDA Training Center.

SECTION 2. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) shall formulate the necessary Implementing Rules and Regulations
that shall govern the implementation of this Act.

‘CTION 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of
this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act on the year
following the approval of this Act

in every year thereafter.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section of the
Act shall be deemed unconstitutional of 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, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision
of this Act hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

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

17 Congress
Second Regular Session
House Bill No, 0944

Introduced by: HON. ARNOLFO “Arnie” A. TEVES, JR.

“AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAYAWAN CITY - MALABUGAS - KALUMBUYAN -
ALITS PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road, which stretches from
Dumaguete South Road to Bayawan-Mabinay Road passing thru barangays
Malabugas, Kalumboyan and Aliis, all within the City of Bayawan,

This provincial road network, which is connected between two National
Roads, is essential to the growth and development not only of the said local
government units but also to the entire province. This road also will decongest traffic
along Bayawan-Kalumboyan Road and serves also a diversion road for those coming
from the south of Bayawan City and going to Kalumboyan and Mabinay by passing
the city center. However, due to some urgent needs, which require immediate
funding as they will hamper the delivery of basic services to our people, the
maintenance and improvement of this vital infrastructure project has not been given
top priority. This situation therefore calls for the turn-over of this road to the national
government by way of converting this provincial road into a national road for the
great benefit of the traveling public.

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

(ae

ARNOLFO “Arnie” A, TEVES, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
‘THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5944

House Bill No.

Introduced: by: HON. ARNOLFO “Arnie” A. Teves, Jr.

“AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAYAWAN CITY-MALABUGAS-KALUMBOYAN-ALIIS
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD”

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

Section 1. The Provincial Road which stretches from Dumaguete South Road to Bayawan-
Mabinay Road passing thru Barangays Malabugas, Kalumboyan and Aliis, all within the City

of Bayawan is hereby converted into a national road.

Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the

necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

Sec. 3, This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,

ARNOLFO “Arnie” A. TEVES, JR.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

5764

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative WES GATCHALIAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert Sto. Rosario Street, traversing from Gerry Angeles Street to
Mindanao Avenue Ext. in the Second District, City of Valenzuela, into a national road.

This aforementioned road is highly traversed by motor vehicles from within the city of
Valenzuela as well as those from neighbouring cities thereby fostering economic growth not
only among the locals but also for these other adjacent communities. Considering therefore its
integral function in fostering growth not only internally to Valenzuela City but also beyond its
borders, it is submitted in this proposed bill that it would be better served if the management of
this road be transferred to the National Government thereby allowing it to be part of the
national infrastructure plan. This would also imply that the National Government would be able
to more strategically use this road thereby maximizing the benefits and utility which could be
derived from it.

HON WES GATCI
Representative
1* District of Valenzuela City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House BILL No. D764

Introduced by Representative WES GATCHALIAN

AN ACT
CONVERTING STO. ROSARIO STREET FROM GERRY ANGELES STREET TO.
MINDANAO AVENUE EXT. IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF VALENZUELA INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Sto. Rosario Street traversing from Gerry Angeles Street to Mindanao Avenue Ext. in
the Second District, City of Valenzuela is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department 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 Appropriation 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,
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Republic of the Philippines

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS &

First Regular Session

House Bill No, 9205

INTRODUCED BY Hon. Mauyag “Jun” B. Papandayan, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes to establish a National Science School in the second district

of Lanao del Sur.

With concerns of shortages of engineers and other science-based professional
the world over, it is high time to push hard to steer the best and brightest students in

pursuing science-based studies for our future patrimony.

While Lanao del Sur has been fortunate to have the Mindanao State University
(MSU) in the city of Marawi, the MSU and its accompanying educational facilities,
including community high schools, are not enough to cater to the educational needs

of the young Maranaos.

Lamentable indeed is the fact that in the establishment of national science
schools, the second district of Lanao del Sur has been left out, with not even one
science school that could have boosted the opportunities of the Filipino Muslim

youth to have adequate studies and training in the sciences.

Intelligence, wisdom, perseverance in studies, best efforts, these values
applied to educational endeavors are not Jost to the Filipino-Muslim youth. What
they need is government support through the establishment of science schools that

would generate much needed opportunities for higher learning such as what a


science school could offer. Education is the tool that will give them the chance to
better themselves, become skilled and enable them to become productive and secure

in finding good job opportunities for a good future.

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

Hon. Mauyag “Jun” Papandayan, Jr.


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Meteo Manilx

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 5205

Introduced by Honorable Mauyag “Jun” Papandayan, Jr,

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN 2°”
DISTRICT LANAO DEL SUR TO BE KNOWN AS BAYANG NATIONAL,
SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be in 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 Science High School in the Municipality of Bayang to be
known as Bayang National High School.

Section 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's Program the operationalization of Bayang National Science High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 3. Implementation. Within 120 days after the effectivity 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
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5569

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Diligent college students deserve the accolade they get. It bears testimony to their hard
work, patience, determination, and many days of sacrifice. In recognition of their
exceptional academic feat, Latin honors are conferred them. They graduate, as may be
the case, summa cum laude or with highest distinction; magna cum /aude or with great
distinction; and cum /aude or with distinction.

Such conferment highlights their commencement exercises and accords them their
moment to savor the fruits of their labor and trace their steps back and relish their
conscious and deliberate effort to excel in their studies. Such recognition reinforces
their positive values and affirms their victory. That moment will def
leaders they will be in their chosen reaim.

By granting them monetary reward, their success is all the morg accentuated and the
incentive sets a very positive precedence.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is most eampstly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 0569

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING CASH REWARD TO RECIPIENTS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS OR
LATIN HONORS IN COLLEGE

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 “Cash Reward for Academic
Excellence Awardees Act.”

SEC 2. There shall hereby be granted cash reward to recipients of Academic
Excellence Award or Latin Honors on the occasion of their commencement exercises,
as follows:

Summa Cum Laude: P30,000.00
Magna Cum Laude: P20,000.00
Cum Laude: P10,000.00

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the 2017 appropriations of the Commission on Higher Education.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._5548
Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under Section 48 (Prohibited Acts) of Article XIII Penal Provisions of Republic Act No.
10066, otherwise known as the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, oe the Bn

to amend the same so as to protect even the general visual chara
cultural heritage site.

of the national cultural heritage should be included.

The immediate passage of this urgent measure is highly


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5548

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
INCLUDING THE ALTERATION/DEFACEMENT OF THE GENERAL VISUAL ATTRIBUTE OF
THE NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE ACTS PROHIBITED OF REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 10066, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT OF
2009, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 48 OF THE SAME

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

SECTION 1. Section 48 of Article XIII of Republic Act No. 10066 is hereby
amended to read as follows:

Section 48. Prohibited Acts.
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(h) ALTERS OR DEFACES THE GENERAL VISUAL ATTRIBUTE OF ANY
NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE.

SEC. 2. 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. 3. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5414

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”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 i

the protection of his or her income so that they would be in:
beyond their control while in foreign countries.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is most eat

* http://www philstar.com/business/2015/12/27/1536499/third-highest-worlwide-ofw-remittances-seen-hit-29.7.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 9414

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR AN INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTION OF INCOME OF
EVERY BONAFIDE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE 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 shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress

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First Regular Session tuney wwf

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. No.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
‘The 1987 Constitution, Article 2, Section 16 states that:

‘The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced
and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

Instruction in environmental topics such as recycling, energy efficiency, conservation,
and climate control is essential and relevant for students throughout the country. The basic aim
of environmental education is to provide our children with the knowledge needed to develop a
sense of responsibility towards the environment and the rational utilization of its riches. With
increasing emphasis nationwide on sustainability and conservation, it is only appropriate that our

young students be given adequate instruction on environmental issues. This will not only instruct


students on how to be good citizens, it will also expose them to potential future careers dealing

with the environment and conservation.”

H. HARRY L. ROQUEJR

* This bill was originally filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago in the Sixteenth Congress, First Regular
Session


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HB. No. _ 5. 894

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AN ACT
REQUIRING THAT THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS
FROM KINDERGARTEN TO ELEMENTARY INCLUDE A COMPONENT IN
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. /nstruction in Environmental Education. - The Department of Education
shall ensure that the course of instruction from kindergarten to elementary school shall include a
component on environmental education. Such component shall instruct students on topics
including, but not limited to, recycling, energy efficiency, conservation, and climate change. The
Secretary of Education shall determine how to incorporate such component in existing curricula
and shall promulgate any regulations needed to carry out such determination.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or
modified accordingly,

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1 SECTION 3. Effectiviay Clause. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days

2 following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 51038

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert Tamaraw Hill Road and Lorex Avenue,
traversing from McArthur Highway to Gen. T. De Leon Street in the Second
District, City of Valenzuela, into a national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been
established need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that
their purposes are fully served.

By converting Tamaraw Hill Road and Lorex Avenue into a national road,
it would transfer the responsibility of the maintenance to the national
government through the Department of Public Works and Highways, thus
channeling the resources of the city government earmarked for the
maintenance of the said road to other more important projects and programs
of the city management.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality
of life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city
government to re-allocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in
furtherance of the same.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

iC M. MARTINEZ


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

2
House Bit No.2+02

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING TAMARAW HILL ROAD AND LOREX AVENUE FROM
MCARTHUR HIGHWAY TO GEN. T. DE LEON STREET IN THE SECOND
DISTRICT, CITY OF VALENZUELA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Tamaraw Hill Road and Lorex Avenue traversing from
McArthur Highway to Gen. T. De Leon Street in the Second District, City of
Valenzuela is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department 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 Appropriation Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5596

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo N.Bataoil

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the construction of a bypass highway road from Barangay Baay to
Barangay Tonton, both in the Municipality of Lingaven in the Province of Pangasinan.

The Municipality of Lingayen is named as “the heart, the soul and the face” of the
Province of Pangasinan. The Municipality got its name from a corpulent tree which grew in the
middle of the town plaza. It grew so majestic, tall and sturdy that it dwarfed all the other
surrounding trees. Passersby were always mesmerized by the sight of the tree until it was gone
from their sight.

Lingayen, a first class municipality in the Province of Pangasinan, is the capital
municipality and the seat of the government of the Province. It is also famous for its most
delectable "bagoong", and has many famous tourist attractions such as the Lingayen Gulf beach,
Limahong Channel, MacArthur Landing Marker, ete. In fact, tourism is one of its top industries

Because of its fast growing economy, it is presently experiencing the travel of
urbanization, It has become the center of commerce and industry in the Province of Pangasinan
Its roads are being utilized by tourists coming from Luzon and the nearby provinces, which
frequently cause traffic.

The construction of a bypass highway road is a solution to the traffic problem. The
bypass highway road will give the tourist and commuters coming from Dagupan City and the
Easter part of the Province of Pangasinan an alternate road, aside from shortening travel time
Farmers will no longer have a hard time bringing their produce to the market. The bypass road
will solve the traffic congestion in the area

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



Republic of the Phi
Congress of the Philipp
Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NODS9B

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo N.Bataoil

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BYPASS HIGHWAY ROAD FROM
BARANGAY BAAY TO BARANGAY TONTON, BOTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LINGAYEN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AND APPROPRIATIONG FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a bypass highway road from Barangay Baay to Barabgay Tonton in
the Province of Pangasinan

Sec. 2. The amount needed the construction of a bypass highway road shall be charged to
the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as maybe necessary for the repair and maintenance
of the bypass highway shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:

First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO._ 5 g¢9

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Introduced by Hon. MARIA VALENTINA G. PLAZA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare June 17 of every year a special non-working public holiday in the
Province of Agusan del Sur to commemorate its Foundation Day and to enable its residents and
local officials to fully participate in the festivities prepared by the local government.

Asa province, it was created on June 17, 1967 by virtue of Republic Act No, 4969 and the fourth
largest province of the country. On October 20, 2008, by virtue of Republic Act No. 9508, it was
divided into two (2) congressional districts. It has one (1) component city and thirteen (13)
municipalities composed of 321 barangays

In January 1970, the first set of provincial officials assumed office after the provincial election in
1969. The same law provided that the capital of Agusan del Sur shall be the Municipality of
Prosperidad and the Government Center has been set-up in Barangay Patin-ay.

Agusan del Sur is classified as a first class province. Its sources of income are derived from tax
revenue, Internal Revenue Allotment, operating and miscellaneous fees and others.

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO.__ 5869

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Introduced by Hon. MARIA VALENTINA G. PLAZA

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE SEVENTEEN OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR TO
COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines on the
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. June 17 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday

in the Province of Agusan del Sur to commemorate its Foundation Anniversary.

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

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

«SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.5237
Introduced by Rep. Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez and Rep. Greg G. Gasataya
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Infrastructure plays a crucial role in enabling and sustaining economic growth.
Recognizing this, President Rodrigo Duterte and his economic team have included the
acceleration of infrastructure development as one of its top economic priorities.

Accordingly, the construction of a road traversing the coastal barangays in the Cities of
Bacolod, Silay, Talisay and Victorias, and the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona will
harness the vast economic potential of the Province of Negros Occidental and will contribute
in improving the quality of life of Negrenses.

Stretching 35.85 kilometers once completed, the coastal road will facilitate the efficient
flow of people and goods in the area, catalyzing economic development and generating
employment opportunities and new sources of income for the local population.

It will also help ease traffic congestion in the Bacolod North Road and mitigate the
perennial flooding in said areas.

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

: ALFREDO "ae B. BENITEZ REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
i Lone District, Bacolod City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NOD237
Introduced by Rep. Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez and Rep. Greg G. Gasataya

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COASTAL ROAD TRAVERSING
THE CITIES OF BACOLOD, SILAY, TALISAY AND VICTORIAS, AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ENRIQUE B. MAGALONA IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highway, a road that will traverse the coastal barangays of the Cities of
Bacolod, Silay, Talisay and Victorias, and the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona in the
Province of Negros Occidental.

SECTION 2. The amount needed to implement the provisions of this Act shall
appropriated in the the General Appropriations Act of the year following the approval of this
Act. Thereafter, such amount as it may be necessary for the completion and maintenance of the
said coastal road shall be included in the appropriations of the Department of Public Works
and Highways in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines WED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NOLS?

HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Trade and Industry identifies gift checks, certificates and gift
cards as an instrument issued by a supplier to an individual, partnership or a juridical entity
for monetary consideration evidencing a promise by the issuer that consumer goods or
services will be exchanged in favor of the bearer upon presentation of said gift certificate/
check/ card to the value, credit, specific good, service or event shown in the instrument,

These gift checks, certificates and gift cards are purchased with money and money
having no expiry date follows that the former must bear no expiry date at all,

Gift certificates bought from stores or retailers should not have expiration dates.
Though not legal tender like real money, gift certificates are “good as cash* therefore these
gift certificates, gift checks, or gift cards shall be redeemable until availed of or used up by
the bearer. Moreover, gift certificates should be available for use with discounts.

While the DTI has already come out with an administrative order to this effect,
banning gift certificate with expiry date, it is still within the area of the Legislature as the
proper lawmaking body to initiate the corresponding piece of legislation.

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

JOSE ANDONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

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Republic of the Philippi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

xo, 5157

Introduced by: HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

HOUSE BIL

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE IMPOSITION OF EXPIRY DATES ON GIFT
CHECKS, GIFT CERTIFICATES AND GIFT CARDS BY COMMERCIAL,
ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as "Stored-Value Items Act of 2016"
SECTION 2. A gift certificate, check or card with no expiry date shall be redeemable until

used up by the bearer thereby prohibiting the imposition of expiry dates on the same except in
the following cases:

a. when the gift certificate, check or card is issued for FREE by the supplier, provided that it
is clearly indicated on the face of such gift certificate, check or card issued.

b. when the gift certificate, check or card is distributed by the issuer to a consumer without
charge under an awards, loyalty or promotional program.

SECTION 3. The Department of Trade and Industry shall issue rules, regulations,
promulgations in order to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4, All commercial establishments shall devise measures to pin down the
tampering of gift checks in order not to defeat the intent of this Act and end users shall
likewise be responsible that a gift certificate, check or card is purchased from a reputable
source, Ps

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1° Regular Session

House Bill No. 520 7

Introduced by Hon. WILTER “SHARKY” WEE PALMA II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare February 24 of every year as “Araw ng Sibugay” and a special
non-working holiday in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

The Province of Zamboanga Sibugay was created by virtue of Republic Act 8973 which
was enacted into law by President Joseph Estrada on November 7, 2000. On February 24,
2001, RA 8973 was ratified through a plebiscite conducted in 44 municipalities of Zamboanga
del Sur and Pagadian City. The Province of Zamboanga Sibugay became the 79" province of
the Philippines comprising sixteen (16) municipalities and 389 barangays. Based on 2015
census, Zamboanga Sibugay is home to approximately 633,129 inhabitants which belong to
various ethnicities and religious beliefs. These differences however, are not impeding the
people from continuing to strive for the improvement of their well-being and gearing
themselves for progress.

The declaration of February 24 of every year as “Araw ng Sibugay” and a special non-
working holiday will allow its people to celebrate and honor the humble beginnings and the
history of the province. It will encourage every Sibugaynon to be part of the celebrations
which honor the continuing efforts of the people to improve pursuant to sustainable
development of the community that they are part of. Being a multi-ethnic province, the
festivities will be an opportunity to gather everyone as a testament of working together
towards one unified direction.

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

ako
/, WILTER “SHARKY” WEE PALMA II
‘4 District, Zamboanga Sibugay



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

5207

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. WILTER “SHARKY” WEE PALMA II

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 24 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING)
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY TO BE KNOWN AS
“ARAW NG SIBUGAY”

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

SECTION 1. February 24 of every year is hereby declared a special (non-
working) holiday in the entire Province of Zamboanga Sibugay in
commemoration of its founding anniversary to be known as “Araw ng Sibugay”.

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

SECTION 2. 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 Philippi 2 }
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AAR14 2a

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 0245,

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

Senior citizens who had availed of their pension from the Social Security System (SSS) while
between the ages 60 and 65 years and yet productive, upon their re-employment or having been engaged
in lucrative business or activities to be fruitful citizens through having alternative means of income aside
from the pension that they receive from the SSS consequently have their pension suspended and their
status reverted back to contributors from pensionees due to the existing Republic Act No. 8282 otherwise
known as the Social Security System Law.

The aforementioned Republic Act if not amended, will have the adverse effect of being anti-
Productive and unfriendly to the senior citizen retirees when the very purpose of their retirement is to
realize and enjoy the harvest of their long years of hardwork and sustained contribution to the SSS, The
law only leaves our senior citizen retirees frustrated to acquire their pension or to have their pension
suspended just because they want to be more productive by finding employment or engaging in lucrative

i ivities. The Social Security System Law, if not amended, would obviously discourage
Productivity and will tend to foster dependence in the SSS among retirees. Whereas, if these pensionees
are allowed to engage in their productive activities either by employment or business, their extra income
aside from their pension can certainly be a contribution to macroeconomic activity.

‘As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 9245,

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 12-B PARAGRAPH (C) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8282 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW

SECTION 1. Section 12-B paragraph (c) of the Republic Act 8282 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Sec. 12-B. Retirement Benefit

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(©) The monthly pension shall NOT be suspended upon the reemployment or resumption of self-

employment of a retired member who is AT LEAST 60 YEARS OLD. He shall NOT again be

subject to Section Eighteen and his employer to Section Nineteen of this Act.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause— Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with the

Provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — 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.

APPROVED,

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City BAY 1 207
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
5625

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Ruby M. Sahali

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

In acknowledgment of the intents and purposes of the previous authors of this House Bill
in the Fifteenth Congress, this Bill seeks to establish a Trading Centre for marine and agricultural
products in all suitable areas in the Province of Tawi-Tawi. In order to improve the economic
conditions of the fisherfolks and farmers in the Province, it is imperative to have a Center for
Trading that will give access to all traders in selling their marine and agricultural products
directly to foreign and national vessels trading within the boundaries of the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas,
particularly in coastal areas of Tawi-Tawi where boats can easily dock to load and off-load their
products. Moreover, Tawi-Tawi hosts the international sea lane of the Sibutu-Bongao Channel,
the Celebes Sea, and the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas.

It is sought that this Bill is approved.

roti Ruby M. Sahali

Lone District, Tawi-Tawi
Principal Author


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5625

HOUSE BILL NO. ~

Introduced by Representative Ruby M. Sahali

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TRADING CENTER FOR MARINE AND AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS IN ALL SUITABLE ARI IN THE PROVINCE OF TAWI-TAWI AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Taw
for Marine and Agricultural Products”.

‘awi Trading Centre

SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations: Upon effectivity of this Act, there
shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture, a Trading Centre
for marine and agricultural products in all suitable areas in the Province of Tawi-Tawi

SECTION 3. Appropriations: The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Agriculture under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as maybe necessary for the operation and maintenance
of the trading centre shall be included in the annual budget of the local government concerned.

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

Approved,