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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

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Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__1712

Introduced by HON. NELSON“SONNY”_P. COLLANTES:

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the creation of a branch of Regional Trial Court in
Agoncillo,Batangas.

It is said that “Justice delayed is justice denied”. The 1987 Philippine Constitution states
that “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial or administrative bodies”. Due to the voluminous number of cases filed with the
Regional Trial Court of Lemery, Batangas, justice is dispensed at a very slow rate. There is an
undue delay in the disposition of cases.

At present, there is no Regional Trial Court in the municipality of Agoncillo, Batangas.
Agoncillo is under the jurisdiction of Regional Trial Court of Lemery (branch V). The creation of a
Regional Trial Court will unclog the dockets of branch V and provide speedy disposition of
cases.

In view of the foregoing considerations, the approval of the bill is strongly
recommended.

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NELSON “SONNY” P. COLLANTES,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 1712

Introduced by HON. NELSON “SONNY” P. COLLANTES

AN ACT CREATING A.
BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGONCILLO,
PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives for the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Creation of a Regional Trial Court-By virtue of Section 14, paragraph e of Batas
Pambansa 129, otherwise known as the Judicial Reorganizational Act of 1980, there is hereby created a

branch of the Regional Trial Court of Agoncillo, Batangas.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court of the Philippines shall issue the necessary rules and regulations
for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately include in its program the operationalization of
‘a Regional Trial Court of Agoncillo,Batangas the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _1812

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As global warming and climate change threaten to engulf the Earth, the
need to protect the environment and repair the damage man has wrought upon it
is once more brought to the fore.

The clamor to save our forests can no longer be ignored. The spate of
typhoons and other climactic changes that deluged our country underlined one
basic, irrefutable fact: Forests are essential to life. This holds true particularly in
the Second Congressional District of Surigao del Sur.

The Second District of Surigao del Sur is providentially situated between
the seas and the forests. It is the site of the last remaining dipterocarp forests
Surrounded by forests and watersheds, our District has been blessed with a
seemingly inexhaustible supply of water. However, rampant illegal logging
activities within the former PICOP concession area, which have expanded even
to the protected watershed areas and to the ancestral domain of our LUMMADS
(League of United Manobos, Mamanwa and Mandaya of Agusan, Davao and
Surigao), threaten to drain our District of the water resources necessary to
sustain life in our communities.

It is the 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. Pursuant thereto, this bill seeks to impose a logging ban in the Second
District of Surigao del Sur in order to maintain the ecological balance and
promote the sustainable development of our forest resources,

In view of its national and local importance, the approval of this bill is

earnestly sought. —
FLCC CO La~
FLORENCIO C, GARAY


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _1812

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT
IMPOSING A LOGGING BAN IN THE SECOND DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE
OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

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

SECTION 1. _ A logging ban is hereby imposed in the Second District of
the Province of Surigao del Sur.

SEC. 2. For purposes of this Act, “logging” shall refer to the process,
work or business of cutting down trees for commercial purposes.

SEC. 3. The harvesting of planted species within tree plantations and
the tree-cutting activities for projects approved by the government and only for
basic services such as, but not limited to, public works, energy development or
water utilities are exempted from this Act; Provided, That any harvesting or
cutting of tree species shall comply with all pertinent environmental and forestry
laws, rules and regulations.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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23 JUL 2013

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative EMIL L. ONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare every Lunar New Year a regular holiday throughout the
Philippines.

In view of the close Filipino-Chinese relations it is but proper to declare it as a regular
holiday. Said holiday is also being observed by our Asian neighboring countries. They even
celebrate it for a week so they can be with their families during this very important occasion.
As a nation where more than twenty five percent (25%) of the population having a Chinese
bloodline, passage of this law is the most convenient way of thanking them for their
contribution in our history.

Immediate passage of this bill is therefore earnestly sought.

EMILL\
Representative, 2™ district
Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House sitio, 1699

Introduced by Representative EMIL L. ONG

AN ACT
DECLARING EVERY LUNAR YEAR A REGULAR HOLIDAY
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Every Lunar New year is hereby declared as a regular holiday throughout
the entire Philippines.

SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations and other
issuance inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.___ 1858

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the Radial Road in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local
city road, into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 2366 lineal meters. The construction of this new major
road was implemented by the Regional Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH). It connects the Circumferential Road to two national roads: the Ioilo-Capiz Road
(New Route) and the Hoilo-Dumangas Coastal Road. It is a new major highway which is used to
ease traffic in the existing road networks in the city, Various vehicles, including private trucks
carrying goods and commodities, pass through the Radial Road. The conversion of the road into
‘a national road will redound to the benefit of City of Iloilo and the numerous road users coming
from different parts of Panay, as trade and commerce will increase through the effective
maintenance of the road,

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

JERR INAS


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 1858

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING THE RADIAL ROAD IN ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Radial Road in Hoilo City is hereby converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
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Fifteenth Congress
1ST Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4798

Introduced by:
HON. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
15" District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the amendment of Section 461 (b} of the Local
Govemment Code of 1991 (“the Code"} by adding a proviso on the
land area requirement on the creation of a province.

Sections 442 (b) and 450 (b) of the Code explicitly provides as
one of the requisites for the creation of a municipality and city
respectively thus: "x x x. The requirement on land area shall not apply
where the municipality [city} proposed to be created is composed of
‘one (1) or more islands. x x x.”

While this is so unequivocally provided in the aforementioned
Sections, the same is conspicuously missing in Section 461 of the Code
oF the section providing for the creation of a province.

This bill in effect will even out this seeming anomaly in the law by
adding exactly the same provision that applies to the creation of a
municipality or a city to that on the creation of a province.

| view of the above-stated; approval of this bill is earnestly
recommended.

FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS.


Fifteenth Congress
15’ Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4798

Introduced by:
HON. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
1+ District, Surigao del Norte (Siorgao Island)

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 461, PARAGRAPH (b) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
OF 1991

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

Section 1. Section 461 (b} of the Local Government Code of 1991 shall
be amended to read as follows:

SECTION 461. Requisites for Creation. —(a] x x x

(b) The territory need not be contiguous if it comprises two (2) or
more islands or is separated by a chartered city or cities which
do not contribute to the income of the province. The temitorial
jurisdiction of a newly-created province shall be Property
identified by metes and bounds. the land area requirement shall
not apply where the proposed province is composed of one {1)
or more islands.

[c)x x x.

Section 2, Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive
orders presidential proclamations, issuances, rules and regulations or parts
thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or amended accordingly.


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Section 4. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15)
days following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette.
oF in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Ci

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session,

HOUSE BILL NO. 4240

Introduced by Honorable Erico B. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Junction (TER) Mabuhay (Ubay)-Bayongan-San
Miguel Provineial Road into a national road,

The road passes through highly productive irrigated ricelands in the northeast
basin of Bohol, Central Visayas’ rice granary.

The route is the shortest link between the agricultural town of San Miguel and
Ubay. the commercial center and gateway of Bohol 10 Manila via Bato. Leyte and 10
Mindanao through Mausin City in Southern Leyte by RORO and overland trips.

The road for conversion is partly asphalted and soil stabilized gravel road, It is a
major artery to the service roads of the Bohol Irrigation Network served by the Mega
Malinao and Bayongan Dams, and tarm-to-market roads in the area. It leads also to the
world famous Chocolate Hills in Carmen and Extreme Adventure Tourism Danao Park.

The road is thus a major support infrastructure to agriculture and tourism, Bohol’s
two major economic drivers,

Wherefore, itis respectlully urged for the bill's carly approval.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. NO. 4240

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE JUNCTION (TER) MABUHAY
(UBAY) - BAYONGAN - SAN MIGUEL PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
PROVINCE OF BOHOL INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Honorable Erico B. Aumentado.

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

Seetion 1, The Junction (TER) Mabuhay (Ubay) - Bayongan - San Miguel
Provineial Road is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. The necessary amount for the maintenance and improvement thereon is
appropriated from whatever savings of the Deparument of Public Works and Lighway s
under its current budget, and thereafter, the subsequent Gencral Appropriations Act
outlays for the said department.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its approvall

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

Introduced by Rep. Karlo A. B. Nograles

House BillNo.__ 405'7

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the penalties for violators of “The Anti-Carnapping Act” or
Republic Act (RA) No. 6539. It aims to prevent the rampant incidents of camapping in the
Philippines by providing stiffer penalties to offenders.

Since 1972, RA No. 6539 has been in place to protect the Filipino people against theft of
motor vehicles. Motor vehicles are oftentimes utilized in committing crimes or as getaway vehicles
in the perpetration of other crimes.

Nowadays, carnappers have become more violent and blatant in breaking the law. This
representation believes that by strengthening Section 14 (Penalty for Camapping) of Republic Act
6539, we can minimize the incidents of crime.

It is, therefore, earnestly requested that this bill be urgently approved.

KARLO A. B. NOGRALES
Representative
Ist District, Davao City



Republie of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 4057

Introduced by REP. KARLO A. B. NOGRALES.

AN ACT INCRESING THE PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF CARNAPPING AMENDING
FOR THAT PURPOSE “TION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6539

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 6539 is hereby ammended to read as follows

“Section 14. Penalty for carnapping. Any person who is found guilty of carnapping, as this term is
defined in Section Two of this Act, shall, irrespective of the value of motor vehicle taken, be
punished by imprisonment for not less than TWENTY YEARS AND ONE DAY (fourteen years and
eight months) and not more than THIRTY YEARS (seventeen years and four months), when the

. carnapping is committed without violence or intimidation of persons, or force upon things; and by
imprisonment for not less than THIRTY YEARS AND ONE DAY (seventeen years and four
months) and not more than FORTY YEARS (thirty years), when the carnapping is committed by
means of violence against or intimidation of any person, or force upon things; and the penalty of
life imprisonment to death shall be imposed when the owner, driver or occupant of the carnapped
motor vehicle is killed in the commission of the carnapping.

ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH CARNAPPING AS PENALIZED HEREOF SHALL BE
DENIED BAIL WHEN EVIDENCE OF GUILT IS STRONG.”

SECTION 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or administrative
regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified,
superseded or repealed accordingly

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days form its publication in
~ the Official Gazette or at least three (3) newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

4964

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP, CESAR V. SARMIENTO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A lighthouse is a tower which aids navigation in the oceans, seas, inland waterways
and in some instances, in aerial navigation. Lighthouses are used to mark dangerous
coastlines and perilous shoals and reefs and are guides to safe entries to harbors.

The Philippines being an archipelago, has the fifth largest coastline in the world
totaling to 36,289 km. The Philippine coastline is very irregular, with numerous bays, gulfs,
and islets, Ten of its most heavily populated cities are located along coastal areas. With
approximately 300 ports, lighthouses help mariners, navigators and fishermen in safely
guiding them in hazardous reefs and coasts.

Also, fishing is one of the basic sources of livelihood for most of our countrymen.
Since, most of our coastal areas are typhoons stricken, we need to push through for this bill
so that we can help the marginalized fishermen keep sight of the shore especially during bad
weathers and turbulent storms.

Studies reveal that regardless of the advancement in technology and the use of
satellite-guided positioning devices, mariners still rely on these light stations as visual
confirmations of their electronic readings. In the long run, lighthouses can also be a
promising tourist destination.

‘As an archipelago, the progress of the country is heavily dependent on maritime
travel. Even in the dawn of land travel and aviation, the water routes continue to be the
major highway for travel and commerce in the Philippines. Lighthouses safely guide the
vessels that navigate its routes. Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

SSS ES

CESAR V. SARMIENTO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BillNo,__ 4964

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING LIGHTHOUSES IN ALL COASTAL AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This shall be known as the “Philippine Lighthouse Act of 2011.”

SECTION 2. There shall be established lighthouses in all coastal areas in
the Philippines. Priority must be given to coastal areas where there are marginalized
fishermen.

SECTION 3. The establishment of such lighthouses shall be determined and
undertaken by the Department of Transportation and Communications in
cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard.

SECTION 4. Existing lighthouses that need repair and maintenance shall
also be covered by this Act.

SECTION 5. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the DOTC. Thereafter, such
sums as may be necessary for the continued maintenance of the lighthouses shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 6. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo. 47°77

Introduced by HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16 Article 3 of our Constitution expressly mandates that “all
persons shail have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before ail
judicial, quasijudicial and administrative bodies,” unfortunately, this does not
hold true in our country and in the City of Tacloban.

In Tacloban, the large number of pending undecided cases may be
explained by the rapid population growth and increase in industrial and
commercial activities in the city because of its conversion into a highly urbanized
city on December 17, 2008. This development has drastically changed the socio-
economic landscape of the city and effected an alarming upsurge in criminal and
civil cases being filed in the existing branches of the Municipal Trial Courts in
Cities (MTCC).

In addition to this, Republic Act 7691 expanded the jurisdiction of lower
courts which has further clogged the court's docket.

For instance; the two (2) MTCC branches are handling 484 cases each at
any given time or a total of 968 cases. Evidently, the sheer volume of cases
cannot be properly handled by the existing trial courts, and this greatty hampers
the delivery of judicial services.

Nevertheless, the creation of additiona! salas in Tacloban City will
considerably reduce the backlog of unattended and undisposed cases.

Hence, the approval of this bill is eamestty sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4772
HOUSE BILL NO. 7

Introduced by HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

AN ACT
CREATING ADDITIONAL TWO (2) BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL
COURT IN CITIES (MTCC) IN THE CITY OF TACLOBAN, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 29 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1960, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 29. Municipal Trial Court in Cities. — In every city which does
not form part of a metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court
with one branch, except as hereunder provided:

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(Two) FOUR branches for Tacloban City;

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SEC. 2. The Supreme Court shall assign two additional branches of the
Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) in the City of Tacioban with seats thereat.

SEC. 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately include in the Court's
program the operationalization of two (2) additional branches of the Municipal
Trial Court in Cities in the Province of Leyte, to be stationed in the City of
Tacloban, the funding of which 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. Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 44259

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Being the most popular public Gansport system. milway show!d

adopted as a mode of transporting goods and people w complement te
costly individual car and bus transport means. Io adapt to this system. oz
country will need a network of railroads with which the trains could run on.
Despite the cost that this undertaking will possibly take, the benefits that our
citizens could get will probably outweigh the cost in the long run.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is hereby bei
sought,

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic ot the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City. Metro Manik

Fifteemh Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. .

Introduced by Representative Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAIL® AY SYSTEM

NATIONWIDE THAT WILL LINK LUZON VISSYAS AND MINDAN AG

INCLUDING THE MAJOR ISLANDS OF THE VISAYAS SUCHE AS CERE
NEGROS, BOHOL, SAMAR. LEYTE. PANAY AND MINDORO.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 1%
Philippines in Congress assembled

SECTION 1, Declaration of Policy. iy shall be the thrust of wie Phnipe:

goverment to improve the transportation system nationwide. Being the ts
public wansport system, railway should be adopted as a mode of transporting goods
and people to complement the costly individual cars,

SECTION 2. There shall be constructed a national railway system that will link
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao including the major islands of the Visayas such as

Cebu, Robo. Negros, Samar, Leyte. Panay and Mindoro islands.

SECTION 3. ‘The Philippine National Railway shall conduct
technical and feasibility study of the proposed national railway system und <2
identify the route as well as stations to be included in the proposed system invis:

the type and make of the trains that shall be used thereof and the cost of construc

the tracts and the coaches that will be part of the system

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

HOUSE BILL NO. 4669

Introduced by the Honorable Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Though hampered by physical constraints, senior citizens still need to go around:
for their check-ups with the doctor; for recreation Purposes; or for work purposes. With
the rising fuel prices, senior citizens going to and fro with their personal vehicles still
have to worry for their fuel expenses when such resources could just be used for their
health care expenses or for other important activities. These senior citizens have done
their fair share to the country with their hard work and the taxes they have paid during
their more productive years, The state should lessen the burden of senior citizens with
their expenses and a discount for thelr fuel expenses is a way to help the plight of our
beloved senior citizens.

Senior citizens have worked so hard and paid their dues to soclety that now, it is
the society's turn to serve them. A twenty percent (20%) discount for the purchase of
fuel will be a great help for our senior citizens,

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.

NR Gite


Republic of the Phillppines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS,

First Regular Session

House eILL No. 4669

Introduced by the Honorable Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr.

“AN ACT GRANTING A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) FUEL DISCOUNT FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS, AMENDING FOR THE PU! REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010'."

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

Section 1. Section 4 of Republic Act. No. 9994, otherwise known as the
“Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 4. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No.
9257, otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003”, is hereby further
amended to read as follows:

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

{a) the grant of twenty percent (20%) discount and exemption from the value-
added tax (VAT), if applicable, on the sale of the following goods and services from all
establishments, for the exclusive use and enjoyment or avaiiment of senlor citizens:

(10). FROM ACTUAL PURCHASE OF GASOLINE OR DIESEL IN ANY GASOLINE
STATION OR OUTLET, PROVIDED THAT THE VEHICLE ENTITLED TO THE DISCOUNT
MUST BE PRIVATE VEHICLE, OWNED AND REGISTERED UNDER THE NAME OF THE
SENIOR CITIZEN OR HIS/HER CHILD, AND MUST HAVE SAID SENIOR CITIZEN AS A
PASSENGER IN SAID VEHICLE.”


Section 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations,
or any part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. ___4s5gq

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In recent years, the barangay serves as the closest organized local
unit for the people. They are in the first line of access in terms of
delivering basic services. In the Local Government Code of 1991, the role
of barangay officials is aptly recognized as they play the day-to-day
operations of governance. They are active in providing round-the-clock
security, threshing out the differences amongst neighbors in the
Katarungang Pambarangay enforcement of basic laws and policies on
safety and disaster and other concerns, among others.

This legislation augments the meager compensation and benefits enjoyed
by the barangay officials by making them part and covered by the
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). It is a token merit for the
untold sacrifices and dedications of the thousand of barangay officials.

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

This is a House of Representative counterpart bill to one filed in the
Senate by Senator Manny B. Villar Jr. and Francis G. Escudero.

MA. THERESA BONOAN-DAVID
4th District, City of Manila


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No.___ 4504

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

AN ACT INCLUDING BARANGAY OFFICIALS WITHIN THE
COVERAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM
(GSIS)

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

SECTION 1. The coverage of the Government Service Insurance System
(GSIS) is hereby expanded by including barangay officials as members of
the System.

The GSIS in consultation and coordination with the Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the league representing
barangay captains and officials shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. The rules and
regulations shall cover the rate of premiums and the manner of its
payment, the extent of insurance coverage, the contributions to be
collected from barangay officials concerned and the possible
contributions of provinces, cities and municipalities, possible fund that
may be sourced from the General Appropriations Act, and other issues of
significance.

SECTION 2. Any other provision of law, decree, order or des and
regulations inconsistent with the, provisions of this Act is hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.

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Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__4294

Introduced by Honorable Augusto Boboy Syjuco, Ph.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to amend Republic Act No. 6539, otherwise known as the
“Anti-Carnapping Act of1972,” by allowing the accused, in case of bailable act of
carnapping, to post a bail bond equivalent to twice the fair market value of the
carnapped motor vehicle.

The recent carnapping incidents that were perpetrated by notorious criminal
syndicates have spread across the country. The gruesome murders of carnapping
victims have caused fear among the people and tainted the image of the Philippines
before the international community. The situation is very alarming because these
incidents have shown the wanton disregard of the perpetrators to our laws and the
duly constituted authorities.

Thus, we need to act now in order to stop these senseless carnapping. With
the approval of this bill, it is expected to serve as a deterrent to criminal elements

who remain at large and are on the loose to prey upon their next victim.

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

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph.D.


Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4294

Introduced by Honorable Augusto Boboy Syjuco, Ph.D.

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6539, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS OF THE “ANTI-CARNAPPING ACT OF 1972”

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

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 6539, as amended, is hereby
further amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 14. Penalty for Camapping. — Any person who is
found guilty of carnapping, as this term is defined in Section Two of
this Act, shall, irrespective of the value of motor vehicle taken, be
punished by imprisonment for not less than fourteen years and eight
months and not more than seventeen years and four months, when the
carnapping is committed without violence or intimidation of persons,
or force upon things; and by imprisonment for not less than
seventeen years and four months and not more than thirty years,
when the carnapping is committed by means of violence against or
intimidation of any person, or force upon things; and the penalty of
[reclusion perpetua to death] LIFE IMPRISONMENT shall be
imposed when the owner, driver or occupant of the carnapped motor
vehicle is killed or raped in the course of the commission of the
carnapping or on the occasion thereof.

IN CASE OF A BAILABLE ACT OF CARNAPPING, THE
ACCUSED SHALL BE REQUIRED TO POST A BAIL BOND
EQUIVALENT TO TWICE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE
CARNAPPED MOTOR VEHICLE.”


SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this

Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4712

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Reps. TEDDY A. CASINO and NERI JAVIER COLMENARES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Senior Citizens Act of 1992, as amended, has rightfully granted to our senior citizens the
privileges that they deserve after having worked hard and helped in building our nation
during the prime of theit lives.

However, there is a felt need to afford our senior citizens additional and better benefits than
what are presently provided under our present laws, particularly during the times when their
health starts to fail, yet they could no longer provide for themselves.

‘The proportion of the older population is rising worldwide. ‘The same is happening in the
Philippines where from 3.7 million or 5.4% of the population in 1995, the senior citizen
population has increased to 5.8 million ot 6.5% of the population as of 2010.

According to the Department of Health, increase in the demand for health services comes
with the rise of the aging population. The agency cited a study which claimed that senior
citizens are heavy consumers of personal or private health care, meaning a lot of them are
forced to pay for their own health expenses.

Based on government data analyzed by Trading Economics, an international online database,
the population of working senior citizens had rapidly increased from a relatively stagnant
5.6% in the 1990s to 6.8% in 2008. This, all the more, makes free hospitalization for indigent
senior citizens necessary to support the Senior Citizens Act’s objective to ensure that the
country’s senior population “attain a more meaningful and productive ageing” and fully
participate in society.

In line with the core principles and objectives of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Approved,


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL No. ate

Introduced by Reps. TEDDY A. CASINO and NERI JAVIER COLMENARES

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 4 (c) OF REPUBLIC ACT 7432,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 1992,
AS AMENDED, GRANTING FREE HOSPITALIZATION TO INDIGENT
SENIOR CITIZENS IN ANY GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

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

SECTION 1 - Section Four, Subsection (¢) of Republic Act 7432, otherwise
known as the Senior Citizens Act of 1992 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 4. Privileges forthe Senior Citizens. ~ The senior citizens
shall be entitled the follow

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(0) Free medical and dental services in government
establishment) HOSPITALS anywhere in the country and
FREE HOSPITALIZATION AND
CONFINEMENT — FOR ‘INDIGENT
PATIENTS, subject to guidelines to be issued by the
Department of Health, the Goverament Service Insurance
System and the Social Security System.”

SEC. 2, - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 4873

Introduced by Rep. Erico B. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to institutionalize the World Blood Donors Day (WBDD) which is
celebrated globally every June 14 annually. The celebration is intended to increase more
awareness of the need for safe blood for transfusion.

Research shows that the safest blood for transfusion comes only from reguiar repeat
voluntary non-remunerated blood donors (VNRBD). So the celebration of WBDD is another
opportunity for us to acknowledge and thank the VNRBDs for their gift of life.

it.is axiomatic that more safe blood means more life. For blood itself is life. Remove it
from system of any human and other creatures, death is sure to follow. To ensure that more
safe donors would donate blood to the Department of Health Blood Bank or to the Philippine
Red Cross Blood Bani, there is a need to require all able-bodied Filipinos from age 18 to 50 to
donate blood for the purpose during World Blood Donors Day or any bloodletting occasion
‘Sponsored by the Department of Health or the Philippine Red Cross.

Wherefore, the early approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

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Representativg, 2™ District of Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
Second Reguiar Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4873

ANACT
DECLARING EVERY JUNE 14 ANNUALLY AS WORLD BLOOD DONORS DAY, REQUIRING.
ALL ABLE-BODIED FILIPINOS TO DONATE BLOOD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND PHILIPPINE RED CROSS BLOOD BANKS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Rep. Erico B. Aumentado

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

Section 1. Short title. - This act shall be known as World Blood Donors Day Act of 2011.

Section 2. Every June 14 annually is hereby declared as the World Blood Donors Day,
and shall be celebrated with appropriate activities to be sponsored by the Department of Health
and the Philippine Red Cross

Section 3. All able-bodied Filipino citizens, 18 years old to 50 years old, are hereby
enjoined to donate blood for the Department of Health and Philippine Red Cross Blood Banks.
The donors shall be recorded in the blood banks’ registry of donors.

Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately after its approval.

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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BIL}; NO. 4814

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our national flag is a sacred symbol of nationalism. Every citizen has
the duty to honor our flag as a symbol of nationalism. To encourage citizens
in honoring our flag, this bill will require every citizen to display the
national flag at their homes or their place of business during Independence
Day.

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

CLLGiUC EZ

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 4814

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL FLAG IN EVERY RESIDENTIAL,
OR COMMERCIAL BUILDING DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY

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

SECTION |. It is hereby being mandated that residential and commercial
buildings and similar structures should display the national flag at a prominent
place thereat during Independence Day.

SECTION 2. Effectivity. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least (2) national newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 4248

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MA. JOCELYN VALERA-BERNOS.
Lone District of the Province of Abra

EXPLANATORY NOTE
In our jurisdiction, the Barangay is the smallest political unit of
goverrunent, and it is a unique feature of the Philippine democratic system of
governance. Accordingly, barangay officials, especially the Punong Barangay,
wield tremendous influence on their constituents or the residents in the
barangay. Indeed, the Penong Barangay, as the chief executive of the smallest
political unit of government, is in a unique position in providing basic
government services to his constituents. Indeed, empowering the Punong
Barangay to administer oaths is more than symbolic, but rather a confirmation
that the barangay and its officials, for all their humility in the political hierarchy,
play an important part in the everyday life of the Filipino people.

Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is hereby urged.

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Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BLL NO.__ 4248

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MA. JOCELYN VALERA-BERNOS
Lone District of the Province of Abra

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PUNONG BARANGAY
TO ADMINISTER OATH, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 41 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS.
THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987

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

Section 1. Section 41 of Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as
the Administrative Code of 1987 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 41. Officers authorized to administer oaths.— (1) The
following officers have general authority to administer oath: Notaries
public, members of the judiciary, clerks of courts, the Secretary of the
either House of the Congress of the Philippines, of departments,
bureau directors, registers of deeds, provincial governors and
lieutenant-governors, city mayors, municipal mayors, PUNONG
BARANGAYS and any other officer in the service of the government
of the Philippines whose appointment is vested in the President.

@) Oaths may also be administered by any officer whose duties,

as defined by law or regulation, require presentation to him of any
statement under oath.”


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Section 2. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and
regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended,
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at least two (2) papers of general circulation.

Approved.
Repubtidbos the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Gity, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL } 0. 4926

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

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EXP! TORY NOTE
Carnappers lately are ado a scheme whereby totally wrecked cars

bought from insurance companies or similar sources are being used to
camouflage carnapped vehicles thru the legitimate car registration of destroyed
vehicles. Under this scheme, car thieves will snatch cars similar in make and
model of totally wrecked vehicles and make it appear that the carnapped
vehicles is the one that appears in its registration details. This scheme is giving
the authorities a hard time apprehending stolen vehicles due to the fact that the
legitimate registration of totally wrecked cars covers up the spurious registration
of stolen vehicles, *

To avoid this scheme from being perpetrated by car thieves, this bill seeks
to cancel the registration of totally wrecked vehicles that are covered by an
insurance policy, To protect the i of vehicle owners not covered by an
insurance policy, this bill does nofcover totally wrecked cars which are nut
covered by an insurance policy.

in view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._4926

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

’ AN ACT
MANDATING THE CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF TOTALLY
WRECKED MOTOR VEHICLES COVERED BY AN INSURANCE POLICY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines im Congress
assembled:
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SECTION 1, Cancellation. It is hereby mandated that the registration of totally wrecked
vehicles that are covered by an insurance policy for its replacement in case of damage or
thief shall be cancelled by the fransportation Office or the agency tasked for is
registration.

SECTION 2. Reporting. For purposes of implementing this Act, the insurance company that
issues the insurance policy of the totally wrecked vehicle whose registration is due for
cancellation shall have the duty to report to the Land Transportation Office the “orally
wrecked” stulus of the aforementioned vehicle.

The reportorial requirements stated in Act shall not hinder the insurance companies in
compensating the owners of totally wrecked vehicles of what is due in accordance with
the insurance policy corresponding thereto.

SECTION 3. Penal Clause. Any persongfpatural or juridical, who will violate the provisions
of this Act shall be fined an amount not less than two hundred thousand pesos

(P200,000).

SECTION 4. Repeating Clause. Any pigision of laws or regulation which is inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act is herépy being repealed or amended accordingly

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall wke effect fitteen days after its approval
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,