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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2601

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

"Inhuman hospital conditions’ is how Fr. Cecilio Magsino described the
National Orthopedic Hospital when @ smal group of university students made a visit
with the idea of cheering up patients.

Hospital wards indicate very poor ventilation, some stench is nauseating,
tollets are not flushing, bedsheets are not regularly changed, gloves are recycled and
such other otherwise single-time use hospital gadgets or materials are re-used.

Perhaps, other goverment hospitals are better funded but the conditions
prevailing at the National Orthopedic Hospital ought to be one of pitiful sight.

Considering that there is a continuing need to maintain and upgrade the
services and facilities of this hospital toward a desired state of health care delivery, it
is of extreme importance and urgency to upgrade it with the infusion of much needed
funds in keeping with modem standards.

‘The benefits to patients far outweigh the costs that may be entailed with this
proposed upgrading if we are sincere and serious in our efforts to show that the
Filipino people are the real boss from whom the sovereign will is derived.

It is high time to upgrade to moder stangaftle this Ne
Hospital that caters to hundreds upon hundreds/6f patients wit
‘neuromuscular conditions as well as spinal injuries.

‘The infusion of public funds such as An amount of an injtial P200,000 to
upgrade its services, faciiies, and structures

‘The immediate passage of this bill is


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2601

HOUSE BILL NO._ ©?

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE NATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL IN BANAWE, QUEZON
CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Bo it enacted by Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Phillppines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The National Orthopedic Hospital in Banawe, Quezon City is
hereby upgraded to modem standards.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following Its enactment into law
and thereafter.

SEC. 3, This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
‘Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 2639

Introduced by
Honorable Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Nasugbu — Ternate Road in the Municipality of
‘Nasugbu, Province of Batangas and the Municipality of Ternate, Province of Cavite into
a National Road, This Road is part of the Regional Tourism Development Road Project
which seeks to develop the road infrastructure for the enhancement of the areas’ tourism
potentials,

‘The First District of Batangas has been fortunate to be endowed by nature with an
abundance of resources, foremost of which are its beaches and coves, One of the
Municipalities in the district, Nasugbu, alone could boast of a long coastline that is dotted
with resorts that cater to local and domestic tourists. Since tourism is one particular
economic sector that spawn downstream industries like hotel and restaurant services, the
development of the necessary road infrastructure should be given top priority

The Nasugbu-Ternate Road is one of these important road networks. Connecting,
the provinces of Batangas and Cavite, this road network facilitates the inflow of tourists
to the numerous beaches and resorts in Nasugbu and the flow of trade and commerce
between the adjoining municipalities. It is therefore necessary that this road be properly
maintained because of its big contribution to the local and national economy.

This bill then proposes the conversion of the Nasugbu-Temate Road in the
Municipality of Nasugbu, Batangas and the Municipality of Ternate, Cavite into x
‘National Road.

In view of the importance of the bill, approval is earnestly sought.

Honorable Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, _ 2639

Introduced by

Honorable Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

MUNICIPALITY
f MUNICIPALITY OF
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND

PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The Nasugbu-Ternate Road in the Municipality of Nasugbu.
Province of Batangas and in the Municipality of Ternate, Province of Cavite, is hereby
converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department
of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2, The amount necessary for the improvement of the said road shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for
its repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act,

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

Approved,
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House of Representatives

Quegen Cy, Maio Manila

Siatanth Conguess
Guat Regular Sesion

HOUSE BILL No. __ 2106

Introduced by Honorable Victor F, Ortega

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Bacnotan-San Gabriel Road in the Municipalities of
Bacnotan and San Gabriel, Province of La Union into a national road and appropriating funds for
the improvement and maintenance thereof,

‘The beneficial impacts of roads on production and on poverty alleviation are well-
recognized in all parts of the world. It is a fact that development hinges on the community's
a (0 basic needs. Similarly, lack of access to good road networks impacts the incomes and
welfare of the people. A high quality road increases the population’s mobility and improves their
ability to earn, The government's continued efforts to strengthen the economy should include
prioritizing the rehabilitation of our roads, for the community to better respond to the demands of
a more fast-paced and dynamic way of life.

Although a provincial road already exists connecting the Municipalities of Bacnotan and
San Gabriel, the local government lacks the budget to put its maintenance as a priority.
Converting the Bacnotan-San Gabriel Road to a national road will definitely facilitate
agricultural and rural development in the area. The road’s annual funding from the national
government will ensure its rehabilitation and maintenance.

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

VICTOR F. raat


PRES
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Republic of he Pilippines

Quegon City, Metro Manila

Siatesnth Congress
Fiat Regular Beasion

HOUSE BILL No, 2106

Introduced by Honorable Victor F. Ortega

AN ACT
CONVERTING BACNOTAN-SAN GABRIEL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF BACNOTAN AND SAN GABRIEL, PROVINCE
OF LA UNION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Municipalities of Bacnotan and San
Gabriel, Province of La Union is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of
the Department of Public Works and Highways

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines R
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House Or REPRESENTATIVES EX
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, _ 2113

Introduced by Honorable Peter “Sr. Pedro” Unabia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1, Article XIV (Education, Science .and Technology, Arts,
Culture and Sports) of the Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the right of all
citizens 10 quality education at. all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay
Santiago, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to be known as the Pundasan
National High School. The name Pundasan is an acronym of the three
barangays namely: Barangays Punong, Daang Lungsod and Santiago. The
school will primarily accommodate the elementary graduates of these three
adjoining barangays. Further, it is the appropriate response tothe clamor of
the parents, teachers and students to have a secondary school nearer to these
n the costs of transportation in going to and from a distant
secondary institution every day. This will also provide a solution to the
decreasing number of high school student population due, to the
inaccessibility of secondary schools.

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

Bill Drafting Service



Republic of the Philippines
House Or REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 2413

Introduced by Honorable Peter “Sr. Pedro” Unabia

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL .HIGH SCHOOL. IN BARANGAY
SANTIAGO, GINGOOG CITY, MISAMIS, ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
THE PUNDASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION |. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Santiago, Gingoog
City, Misamis Oriental to be known as the Pundasan National High School

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

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

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

Approved,

FLAT AR NETS ee ee
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

16" Congress

2736

House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON. OSCAR S. RODRIGUEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to convert the provincial road which traverse from the Municipality of Arayat all
the way to the Municipality of Magalang in the province of Pampanga to the Municipality of
Concepcion in the province of Tarlac.

Road improvement is not only crucial to the development of the local government units it served,
but to the whole country’s infrastructure development as a whole. Better roads always means
better economy. The popular phrases “road to progress” and “road to recovery” can be taken
literally. A country which prioritize the funding of roads and road networks is on the right track,
so they say, to economic recovery and towards progress. Improved delivery of basic services and
the increase opportunities for trade and commerce are just examples of the advantages of having
developed roads.

However, despite the willingness of the local government units to improve and maintain these
roads, they lack the necessary funding, Processing of the request for funding for roadworks to the
national government takes too long. Oftentimes, the requesting officials receive no positive
results even until the end of their term.

‘The Arayat-Magalang-Concepcion Road, being a vital road and a major thoroughfare servicing a
large volume of vehicles, it requires major repairs and constant maintenance, Sadly, the local
government units, particularly Arayat and Magalang, cannot afford these road projects. And the
only way that these projects can be done is by converting this road into a national road to insure
its inclusion in the annual budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

vy

HON. OSCAR 8. RODRIGUEZ,


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

16" Congress

2736

House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON OSCAR S. RODRIGUEZ

ANACT
CONVERTING THE ARAYAT-MAGALANG-CONCEPCION ROAD OF THE
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA AND PROVINCE OF TARLAC INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
Section 1, The Arayat-Magalang-Concepcion Road is hereby converted into a national

road.

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to
implement this Act.

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

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

16 CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House BLL No. 2014

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of the Roxas National Comprehensive High School
(RNCHS) Annex in Barangay San Jose, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, into
an independent high school to be known as the San Jose National High School,

The RNCHS- San Jose Annex has been operating under this arrangement for
many years now. However, the steady increase in its enrollment through the years has
strained the budget of the mother school. Moreover, the administration of the mother
school is also finding it increasingly difficult to supervise the operations of the annexed
school especially considering the distance that separates the two schools.

‘The conversion of the RNCHS- San Jose Annex into a separate and independent
nationally-funded high school will not only improve its funding support but also its
administrative supervision and its entire operations.

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

FRANZ oth ALVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit no,_2014

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROXAS NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL (RNCHS)
ANNEX IN BARANGAY SAN JOSE, MUNICIPALITY OF ROXAS, PROVINCE OF
PALAWAN, INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAN JOSE
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, PROVIDING FOR ITS FUNDING AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of a National High School.- ‘The Roxas National High
School (RNCHS) Annex in Barangay San Jose, Municipality of Roxas, Province of
Palawan, is hereby converted into a national high school to be known as the San Jose
National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities.-All assets, immovable and
movable, and records of the RNCHS Annex, as well as its liabilities or obligations, are
hereby transferred to the San Jose National High School; Provided, however, that the
positions, rights and security of tenure of academic and non-academic personnel who
choose to remain and serve in the new school shall not be impaired.

SECTION 3. Appropriations.-The amount necessary to carry out the provisio
of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following
enactment into law and thereafter

SECTION 4. Implementation.-The Department of Education shall promulgate
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions of
this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity.“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. 827

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

If workers or employees were to really enjoy full and maximum benefits, it
should be especially so when they suffer from work-related permanent disabilities
if not work-related deaths.

This way, the Social Security System in the case of private sector
employees and the Government Service Insurance System in the case of
government workers can help provide workers or employees with more benefits
without requiring additional premium contributions from them or their employers.

indeed, workers or employees in either private companies or government
agencies should be protected and the State truly should recognize this need
through a rational benefit structure that will not compromise the financial viability
of either the SSS or the GSIS. ~

This bill intends to translate in of @ generous increase in monthly
benefits of thirty percent (30%) to peytsioners who suffered from work-related
permanent disabilities or work-related deaths in order to ease their families of
financial burdens or inflationary pressqires owing to their impairment or death.

Hence, the passage of this bill to benefit private as well as government
employees is earnestly prayed for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2827

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MONTHLY INCOME BENEFITS FOR WORK-RELATED
PERMANENT DISABILITY AND DEATH OF WORKERS AND EMPLOYEES

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

SECTION 1. The Social Security System (SSS) and the Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS) shall conduct actuarial studies with the end in
view of upgrading substantially the income benefits for work-related permanent
disability and death ot workers and employees.

SEC. 2, Additional thirty percent (30%) across-the-board increase in
monthly income benefits for work-related permanent disabilities and deaths of
employees shall be applicable; Provided, that the liquidity and stability of the
insurance fund shall not, in any manner, be impaired: Provided, further, that no
additional premium contributions shall be assessed upon the employers as well
as the employees

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2096

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA®.
4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Included in the Constitutional mandate of protection and promotion of the right of health for all
citizens by the State is the responsibility of providing for equal opportunities to advance a strony and
healthy population,

Presently, however, there are only 11 government hospitals in the Province of Bulacan with a
population of over two million, Affordable and quality health services must be accessible by the
ordinary citizen,

In the 4! Congressional District of Bulacan, only the Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial
Hospital is servicing the growing population of the Municipalities of Marilao, Obando and Sta, Maria;
Meycauayan City does not have a public hospital

This proposed bill seeks to establish a public hospital in Meycauayan City. In the 15%
Congress, this was approved on 2"! Reading by the House of Representatives Plenary on 6 February
2013. Due to time constraints, however, no further action was taken on the bill.

‘This bill is refiled for the consideration of the present 16" Congress, Support for the approval
thereofiis earnestly requested

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RUTHR, VILLARICA



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._2996

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
i. 4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN, PROVINCE
OF BULACAN

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the City Government of
Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan, a fifty (50) — bed capacity public hospital in the City of
Meycauayan to be known as the Ospital ng Meycauayan

SEC. 2. The City Government of Meycauayan shall formulate and promulgate the implementing
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act

SEC. 3. The City Government of Meycauayan shall provide funding for the establishment and
operation of the Ospital ng Meycauayan. The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department's
subsidy program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the said public hospital.

SEC, 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general publication.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:

First Regular Session

2179

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

This bill seeks to convert the San Juan — Tiaong Provincial Road, traversing the
Rosario ~ San Juan Road, Poblacion, San Juan Junction passing Lipahan to the
Municipality of Tiaong, Quezon, into a National Road. The said road has a total length of
3.00 kilometers.

Roads are indispensable arteries in people’s travel as well as in the transport and
exchange of goods for commerce and trade. They are indisputably important especially to
the populace of the towns they traverse, These roads bring about more intensified
commercial transactions among different parties in the economy, and therefore play a key
role in the growth of national economy.

Given the bill’s very apparent local and national significance, approval thereof is
urgently and strongly urged



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse BLLNO.__ 2179

Introduced by Honorable Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

“AN ACT

CONVERTING THE SAN JUAN ~ TIAONG PROVINCIAL ROAD

HE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JUAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD”

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

SECTION 1. The San Juan ~ Tiaong Provincial Road located in the Municipality
of San Juan, Province of Batangas is hereby converted into a national road under the
direct supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

Approved.
01 AUG 2013
Republic of the Philippines Veh fH
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 2205

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill intends to augment the financial resources, thus increasing the funding of the
Ombudsman by giving it a share in any property forfeited in favor of the State under Republic
Act No, 1379, otherwise known as the Forfeiture Law. It bill provides a mechanism wherein
30% of the value of forfeited assets shall be used as funding for the Ombudsman which will
assist the continued progress of cases. This method therefore ensures additional funding to the
Ombudsman, and eliminates the need to reallocate funding from a stretched national budget.

The passage of this bill therefore is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 2205

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO, 1379, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE FORFEITURE LAW, TO PROVIDE A FIXED PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE,
OF FORFEITED PROPERTIES IN CORRUPTION CASES AS ADDITIONAL,
FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

TION 1. Sec. 6 of Republic Act No. 1379 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 6, Judgment. If the respondent is unable to show to the satisfaction
of the court that he has lawfully acquired the property in question, then the
court shall declare such property forfeited in favour of the State, and by
virtue of such judgment the property aforesaid shall become property of the
State: Provided, That THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE VALUE OF
SUCH PROPERTY FORFEITED IN A FINAL AND EXECUTORY
ORDER OF THE COURT SHALL BE EARMARKED AS
ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN FAVOR OF THE OFFICE OF THE
OMBUDSMAN; PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT IF THE PROPERTY
IS NOT IN CASH IT SHALL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION AND
THE PROCEEDS THEREOF, AFTER DEDUCTING THE THIRTY
PERCENT (30%) FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN,
SHALL ACCRUE TO THE GENERAL FUND. No judgment shall be

rendered within six months before any general election or within three

months before any special election. The Court may, in addition, refer to this
case to the corresponding Executive Department for administrative or

criminal action, or both.”

SEC.2.  Separability Clause. ~ Any portion of provisions of this Act that may be

declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other portions and


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provisions hereof as long as such remaining portions or provisions can still subsist and be given

effect in their entirety
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations
and administrative regulations, or any parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby revoked,

repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4, Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines ~ p07 AUG 2013 _

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES {oa BGP, |
Quezon City \ papas J

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2329

Introduced by HONORABLE JOAQUIN M. CHIPECO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The maintenance of barangay and municipal roads fall under the jurisdiction of
local governments. More often than not, these roads after their construction can no longer be
maintained due to lack of funds,

The unmaintained conditions of these roads contribute to further problems such
a traffic congestion thus hampering business transactions

The bill seeks to convert the Bucal By Pass Road in the City of Calamba,
Province of Laguna into a national road.

This ensuing problem will be resolved with this conversion as support will be
available from the national government and through funds allocated for Congressional
Districts,

The early approval of this bill is therefore earnestly recommended.

IN M. CHIPECO, JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2329

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BUCAL BY PASS ROAD IN THE CITY OF CALAMBA, PROVINCE OF
LAGUNA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Bucal By Pass Road in the City of Calamba, Province of
Laguna_ is hereby converted into a national road.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon it s approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session ey

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HOUSE BILL No. 2606 “in”

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Introduced by: REP. MANUEL M. IWAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a separate district office in La Libertad, Negros Oriental to
serve the registration and licensing needs of the residents and vehicle owners from Canlaon
City to Manjuyod, Negros Oriental,

‘At present, the nearest LTO District Office is located at Bais City which services the
registration and licensing needs of drivers and vehicle owners of four (4) cities and seven (7)
municipalities. Its geographical area of responsibility (GAOR) covers approximately 139
Kilometers from Canlaon City in the north and Tanjay City in the south. Given the thriving
economic activities in the key areas, more and more vehicles including motorcycles are
being purchased, As of December 31, 2012, the district office in Bais City has already
registered 25,609 vehicles as compared to 23,562 as of October 2011. However, the distance
between the local government unit in Canlaon City to Bais City is daunting and too expensive
for a vehicle as it takes almost two hours to reach the district office.

‘The establishment of a second LTO district office based in La Libertad, Negros
Oriental which is at the center of both cities is therefore imperative.

MANUEL iat
Representative

1% District, Negros Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

a
nouse BiLLNo,__2606

Introduced by: REP. MANUEL M. IWAY

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA LIBERTAD,
NEGROS ORIENTAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1, There shall be established, under the supervision of the Land
‘Transportation Office (LTO) Main Office in Quezon City, a district office of the LTO in the
Municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental.

SECTION 2, The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall
immediately include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO District
Office in the Municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Chairperson of the LTO shall issue rules and regulations as may
be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act,

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper.

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

= DATE:

16" Congress
First Regular Session

2846

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The island and province of Leyte, populated nearly by a million inhabitants, is unfortunately
a depressed area. Despite its natural resources, potential and ideal climate, productivity is very
low, leaving much to be desired, principally owing to the deplorable lack of reliable national road
complex to facilitate the safe and easy transport of people and products to ports and markets in
and out of the area, and its vital access to and linkage with the main highways of the region.

This bill proposes to convert Jaro-Tingib-Pastrana via Castilla-Palo provincial road in the
Province of Leyte into a national road. A design calculated to effect the purposeful at last of an all
weather national road network throughout Leyte, even if maintained merely as gravel but standard
national secondary roads, while at the same time relieving the funds — starved Provincial
Government of the duty it can hardly comply with to repair or to rehabilitate and to improve and
maintain them. Considering the scarce budget resources now available, these are the only access
road in Leyte so far specially chosen for such declaration and conversion, along the imperative
need to serve populated areas and likewise cut through rich, rural agricultural country, thereby
hastening the economic development of those depressed communities.

With the passage of this measure, ensuring as it proposes to achieve not only completion
of such vital infrastructure but also their proper, effective maintenance improvement, the
disappointments, even disillusionment of our people in that part of the country will then be
nothing but a thing of the past. Approval of the bill is therefore earnestly sought.

APOSTOL

ReprGentative
Second District, Leyte

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

2846

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING JARO-TINGIB-PASTRANA VIA CASTILLA-PALO PROVINCIAL ROAD
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Jaro-Tingib-Pastrana via Castilla-Palo provincial road in the Province of
Leyte is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the completion of the construction of said road shall
be charged to existing appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways intended
for constructing new national roads, and those needed for their improvement and maintenance
shall continue to be funded out of the lump sum appropriations authorized by law for the repair
and maintenance of local roads until such time when improvement and maintenance funds for said
roads shall have been provided for in succeeding Appropriations Acts.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines \o

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2139

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS,
15' District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill, which was approved by the House Committee on Public
Works and Highways of the 15" Congress and re-filed in the present
Congress, seeks to convert the JUNCTION SONGKOY-JUNCTION ATOYAY-
SERING ROAD, in the First District of the Province of Surigao del Norte,
presently classified as a provincial road, into a National Road.

The JUNCTION SONGKOY-JUNCTION ATOYAY-SERING ROAD is a
gravel roadway, with a total road length of 12.857 kilometers, starting
from Barangay Songkoy and ending in Barangay Sering, all in the
Municipality of Socorro, province of Surigao del Norte.

The conversion of the existing road is being sought to improve the
economic and social living conditions of the communities traversed by
the road. Said road is being used heavily for the transport of agricultural
products and implements. It is also the road used by tourists in reaching
tourist attractions and destinations located within the Municipality. Thus,
trade and tourism will be greatly enhanced by the proposed conversion.
The said road is currently in much need of repairs and unfortunately, the
provincial government cannot provide the necessary funds for its
maintenance.

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

FRANCIS! T. MATUGAS,



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2139

INTRODUCED BY:
REP, FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
1" District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JUNCTION SONGKOY - JUNCTION ATOYAY - SERING ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, 15' CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The JUNCTION SONGKOY - JUNCTION ATOYAY - SERING
ROAD, a Provincial Road in the Municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte, is
hereby converted and declared as a National Road.

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 at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2367

Introduced by Honorable Herminia B. Roman

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the present old-age monthly pension of Filipino
World War Il Veterans by One Thousand pesos per year until it reaches to Ten
Thousand Pesos Per Month.

Our Filipino World War II Veterans are already in their twilight years. As of
August 2012, there are about 21,735 living veterans. Their numbers, however,
are slowly dwindling at an average of 5 veterans per day. Their present monthly
pension is P5,000 per month which cannot even sustain their daily basic needs
or pay for their maintenance medicines.

Section 7, Art. XVI, of our Constitution provides that “The State shall
provide adequate care, benefits and other forms of assistance to war veterans
and veterans of military campaigns, their surviving spouses and orphans. x x x”

Considering the great contribution and sacrifices the veterans have given
our country, it is but proper that we honor them by increasing their pension and
alleviate their present condition.

In view thereof, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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|ERMINIA B. ROMAN


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2367

Introduced by Honorable Herminia B. Roman

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MONTHLY PENSION OF WORLD WAR II VETERANS
THEREBY AMENDING RA 6948, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. The Old Age Pension of World War II veterans shall be
increased annually by not less than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) until total
old-age pension shall be at least ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) per month.”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees or
issuances, executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rules
and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are

hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
GerhESEN

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2288

House Bill No. _

Introduced by Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

EXPLANATORY NOTE

P. Rosales St, is a Local Road in the bustling and progressive Municipality of Pateros. To
date, it is connected with major roads, connecting it with the rest of the cities within the Metro
Manila. It serves as a via duct for the transport of persons, goods, and services to and from its
adjoining areas and beyond them.

The conversion of said road into a National Road will compliment the surge of
development in this Municipality. The road's current state, tagged together with its current use,
clearly show that its upgrade and maintenance is much needed to be addressed by the
Government.

The Funds of the Local Government are currently appropriated for other priority projects
which are as equally important as the improvement of this Road. Their priority projects address

the other concems relating to the effects of a growing population.

As such, it is imperative, this Road be converted into a National Road to compliment the
development of this Municipality.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

A] erafica


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First REGULAR SESSION

House BillNo,__ 2288

Introduced by Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

AN ACT
CONVERTING P. ROSALES STREET LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PATEROS, FROM A
MUNICIPAL ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. That P. Rosales St, located in the Municipality of Pateros, is hereby converted into a
National Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be charged to
the Appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum necessary for its improvement, maintenance and repair
shall be included in the Annual Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED.
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2159

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Honorable Victor F, Ortega

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the San Vicente-Canaoay-Catbangen-locanos Sur-llocanos
Norte road in San Fernando City, La Union into a national road.

San Fernando City, La Union is now the seat of national government agencies in Region I
and the center of trade, commerce, financial and educational institutions. The conversion of the
San Vicente-Canaoay-Catbangen-llocanos Sur-Ilocanos Norte road into a national road will
greatly stimulate and promote economic development of the various barangays traversed by the
road network since this is an alternate road to the present Regional Airport which will soon be
upgraded to an international airport.

‘The conversion will likewise increase the existing length of the national roads being
maintained, hence, a corresponding increase in fund allocation and upgrading of the District
Engineering Office (DEO) into a first class category. This will also contribute to the
improvement of socio-economic endeavors of the respective barangays and will be more
responsive to the needs of the people and other neighboring towns. New investment will be
encouraged thus promoting economic growth and progress in San Fernando City.

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

VICTOR F. ORTEGA


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quegon Cay, Matic Mani

Siateenth Congress
Biat Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.___ 2158

Introduced by Honorable Vietor F. Ortega

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN VICENTE-CANAOAY-CATBANGEN-ILOCANOS — SUR-
ILOCANOS NORTE ROAD IN SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The San Vicente- Canaoay-Catbangen-Ilocanos Sur- Hlocanos Norte Road
in San Fernando City, La Union shall be converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. ‘The Secretary of the Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Departments program the repair, maintenance and improvement 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 publication in the Official
Gazette ot in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
| 12ais 2013, &\
Republic of the Philippines 7 — |}

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ee A, }

Quezon City “

16” CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2376

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by REP, EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Tinanogan is a coastal barangay in the northern-western part of Donsol with a
population of more or less 800 families. Elementary education is being offered from grade | to

grade 6.

Every year newly graduated elementary student enrolled in the poblacion or in other
coastal barangay that offer high school education, Parents entail additional burden in their
finances not to mention the danger of traveling from one barangay to another in a motorized

banca,

It is for this reason that a national high school be established in Barangay Tinanogan,
Municipality of Donsol, Sorsogon,

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EVELINA G. ESCUDERO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. __2376

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO.

AN ACT
TABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TINANOGAN,
JNICIPALITY OF DONSOL, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON TO BE KNOWN AS THE
TINANOGAN NATIONAL’ HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, Establishment of National High School. There shall be established _ under
the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Tinanogan,
Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon, to be known as the Tinanogan National High

School
SEC. 2. Appropriations. ‘The Secretary. of Education shall immediately included in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the Tinanogan National High School, the

funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and

regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2826

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The focus of this bill is to replicate community health centers in the US
that provided care in undeserved communities for everyone.

And District 2, Quezori City in particular, it being the no. 1 of ten most
populous districts in the country and the whole of Quezon City in general should
stand to benefit, if and when, community health centers will later on be also
established in most districts elsewhere.

Let the 2” District pilot this wellimplemented scheme done across
‘America that has also her share of undeserved communities possibly uninsured
and disadvantaged neighborhoods.

The whole idea of this bill is precisely to reach out to lower income or
neediest Filipino residents in the 2" legislative district and to provide care. {t
shall cater to those areas with the highest rates of unemployment and highest
rates of uninsurance or those who cannot truly afford getting medical treatment.

These centers are intended to have strong primary care capabilities that
decrease health care costs overall.

are to satisfy two goals, namely: a) healt
economic activity.

* District, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

26

HOUSE BILL.NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
IN EVERY BARANGAY WITHIN DISTRICT 2 OF QUEZON CITY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established Community Health Center in

every barangay within District 2 of Quezon City under the supervision of the
Department of Health.

SEC. 2. Board. ~ There shall be created a Board of Directors comprised
of two (2) health care patients, two (2) representatives from DOH, and two (2)
fepresentatives from the private sector.

SEC. 3. Appropriation. - The amounts necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act are hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General
Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment and avery year thereafter

SEC. 4. Implementation. — The Secretary of the Department of Health
shall issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of
this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. .

Approved,