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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8272

Introduced by: HON. JOSE CARLOS L. CARI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the rights of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary and appropriate steps to make
quality education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise mandates the State to establish and
maintain a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels.

Therefore, it is proposed that Punta Junior High School be created to address the need for a
junior high school in Brgy. Punta in Baybay City. There is an evident need for the formal
establishment of the requested high school in this part of the Municipality so the youth can be
encouraged to pursue their secondary education with the proximity of a junior high school in their
barangay. There will be a decrease in travel and food expenses and less exposure to safety and
health risks.

This proposed measure aims to do justice to the youth of Barangay Punta and its neighboring
barangays by providing them the opportunity to liberate themselves from illiteracy and eventually
upgrade their social and economic status, without compromising their safety and well-being.

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

JOSE ok

Representative
5" District, Leyte


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8272

Introduced by: HON JOSE CARLOS L. CARI

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PUNTA, CITY
OF BAYBAY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS PUNTA JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a Junior High School in Barangay Punta, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, to be
known as "Punta Junior High School."

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the establishment of said Junior High School
shall be funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Education. The sum necessary for
its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized to issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

APPROVED,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No,_8475

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Protecting victims and the witnesses to the crime/s done against them should be a top
priority. The risks that these people are exposed to in the process of administrating justice leads to
them being intimidated into submission by those who have done them wrong or worse, harmed in
some way or form to discourage them from testifying freely and truthfully. Justice then becomes a
blunted weapon, offenders go away scot-free, and victims are left with nothing, but unaddressed

grievances.

The success of prosecuting criminal cases rely heavily on the collection of concrete,
unfalsifiable evidence provided in large part by victim and witness accounts of the crime. Specific
measures must be put in place, so that victims and witnesses are afforded greater protection. This
proposed measure aims to protect the confidentiality of victim’s and witnesses’ address and
telephone number during trials or hearings in criminal prosecutions.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No._8475

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

AN ACT
PROTECTING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE VICTIM’S AND WITNESS’
ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER DURING A TRIAL OR HEARING RELATED
TO A CRIMINAL PROSECUTION

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

SECTION 1. Short Title.—This Act shall be known as the “Witness Confidentiality Act of
2018.”

SEC. 2. Confidentiality of Information in Open Court—Duting a trial or hearing related to
a criminal prosecution, the court shall require that the residence address, telephone number, place of
business name, address and telephone number of any victim of or witness to the crime shall not be
disclosed in open court, and that such victim or witness shall not be required to provide the
residence or place of business name, address, or telephone number of any victim or witness to the
crime in response to defense or prosecution questioning, unless the court determines that there is a
clear need for such disclosure because the information is necessary and relevant to the facts of the
case or to the credibility of the witness.

The burden to establish the need and relevance for such disclosure shall be on the defense or
the party seeking disclosure.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause—All laws, decrees, executive orders or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause—If any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other parts not otherwise affected shall remain in full effect and force.

SEC. 5. Effectivity—This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVE

Quezon City 4

17TH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8096

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section I, Article XIV (Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports)
of the Constitution states:

"'The State shalll protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
Education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all."

Inherent in Filipino parents is the desire to see their children pursue quality education.
For them, education is the fulfillment of their moral obligation as parents. To fulfill the
desire of the affected residents in Barangay Capuy for quality and mass-oriented education,
this bill seeks to establish an integrated high school in Barangay Capuy, Sorsogon City,
Province of Sorsogon, to be known as the Capuy Integrated National School.

Barangay Capuy is emerging as one of the most populated barangays in the City of
Sorsogon. The establishment of Capuy Integrated National School is in response to the
request of parents and children who clamor to have a secondary school in the areas. They
believe that education is their best tool towards individual advancement and economic
progress. The establishment of secondary institution would assure them of such
achievements. It will also relieve parents and residents of Barangay Capuy of worries about
the safety of their children who study in other barangays.

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

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EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17TH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8096
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CAPUY, CITY OF SORSOGON, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON TO BE KNOWN AS
CAPUY INTEGRATED NATIONAL SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of an Integrated National School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, an integrated national
school in Barangay Capuy, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon to be known as Capuy
Integrated National School:

SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of Capuy Integrated National 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 (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8067

Introduced by: HON JOSE CARLOS L. CARI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The City of Baybay in the Province of Leyte celebrates its town fiesta in honor of the
Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception on the 27" of December of every year.

Fiesta is a piece of Filipino practice that is deeply embedded in the cultural roots of our
thereby, forming tradition. It isa time to unwind, a time to celebrate, a time to meet new
friends and acquaintances, and a time for our family to be reunited. Like in other parts of the
country, fiesta is being celebrated in this city with much fanfare, involving everyone from the
lower to the upper section of our society.

However, despite the efforts of civic and religious organizations to make the celebration
colorful, such an important occasion sometimes frustrates to everyone's expectation
particularly when the memorable event falls on regular working days.

This bill therefore seeks to declare December 27 of every year as a special non- working
holiday in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte. It is the foremost intention of this measure to
allow the people, local officials, and civic and religious organizations in this city to celebrate
the “Baybay Town Fiesta” with appropriate and meaningfal celebration.

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

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JOSE/CARLOS L. CARI
Representative
5S" District, Leyte


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8067
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON JOSE CARLOS L. CARI

AN ACT
DECLARING DECEMBER 27 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BAYBAY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE.

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

SECTION 1. December 27 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte to celebrate the Feast Day of the Immaculate

Conception.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
8623

House Bill No.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been receiving
support from the past and present Congress.

The proposed measure seeks to provide an enabling and empowering
mechanism for people with disabilities (PWDs) to enhance their mobility, ease,
and comfort through PWD-friendly modes of transportation.

While the government has enacted laws that will address the accessibility
concerns of PWDS (e.g. ramps, platforms, and priority access to elevators,
among others) in terms of establishment design, the same cannot be said when
talking about the country’s transportation system. This representation strongly
believes that supplementary effort must be given to address this in order to
ensure that the welfare of the PWDs is promoted and improved. Moreover,
through the different efforts of the government, PWDs in the country are now
active contributors in the economy. Laws and policies such as this proposed
measure are appreciated and go a long way in further providing an enabling
environment for the PWDs in the country.

In this light, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 8623

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

AN ACT TO INSTITUTE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)-
FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IN CITIES AND URBAN
CENTERS OF THE COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to promote the rights of every
individual, access to economic opportunities considering their conditions and
needs.

SECTION 2. Pursuant to this policy, there shall be established, under the
Department of Transportation, a transportation and mobility program for
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

SECTION 3.The initial amount of one hundred million pesos (P100M) needed
for the implementation of this program shall be charged to the budget of the
Department of Transportation under the General Appropriation Act. Thereafter,
such sums as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any provision of this Act
or the application of such provision to any person, group, and circumstance is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act shall not be
affected by such declaration.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. The provisions of this, as amended and all
other laws, decrees, executive order, rules and regulations, issuances or parts
thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. This law shall take effect as soon as it is published in
the Official Gazette.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 8716

Introduced by HON. ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Lapu-Lapu is one of the greatest leaders of ancient Philippines
and who led the famous “Battle of Mactan” and considered the “Hero of
Mactan”. Lapu-Lapu and his men defied the sovereignty of Spain over the
archipelago that caused the battle on April 27, 1521 on the shores of
Mactan Island. The battle resulted to the death of Ferdinand Magellan, a
Portuguese navigator and soldier who worked for Spain.

The heroic deed of Lapu-Lapu to defy a foreign conqueror, a city was
named after him as a tribute, i.e., Lapu-Lapu City in Mactan Island.

The purpose of this bill is to give the great leader, Lapu-Lapu
additional tribute and recognition. If in his time he repulsed the arrival of a
foreign conqueror, today in this era of peace, cooperation among nations
and globalization, it is a fitting tribute to the great leader by naming
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) as Lapu-Lapu International
Airport being the second busiest international airport in the Philippines and
is located in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, a part of Metro Cebu.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

eu 6. OW,

ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No, 8716

Introduced by HON. ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT RENAMING THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TO LAPU-LAPU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

SECTION 1. - The Mactan-Cebu International Airport is hereby
renamed Lapu-lapu International Airport.

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

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

450

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative PIA S. CAYETANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the current Land Transportation Office (LTO) Taguig
Extension Office into a Regular LTO District Office and Licensing Center.

The existing LTO located in Taguig City is only an extension office of LTO-
Pasig District Office, which was established in the year 2000. The Office was
formerly located inside Sunshine Mall, FT| Compound, Taguig City and was later on
transferred to its present office at the Old Administrative Building, Taguig City.

The LTO-Taguig Extension Office caters to numerous constituents with its
issuance of student permit and renewal of driver's license and motor vehicle
registration. In 2017, its performance showed substantial revenue collections and
increasing number of transactions. The Office revenue collection amounted to
P118,540,477.32, while its driver's license issuance totaled to 37,511. It was also
able to issue 19,433 student permit and 77,912 motor vehicle registration.

This proposed measure will allow the present LTO-Taguig Extension Office to
accommodate the increasing volume of motor vehicle registrants and driver's license
transactions, as it will entail additional plantilla positions for the Office.

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

Representative
2nd District of Taguig City


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8450

Introduced by Representative PIA S. CAYETANO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) EXTENSION
OFFICE LOCATED IN TAGUIG CITY INTO A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE
AND LICENSING CENTER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The existing land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office located
in Taguig City is hereby converted into a Regular LTO District Office and Licensing
Center.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately include
in the Department's program, the operationalization of a Regular LTO District Office
and Licensing Center in the City of Taguig, the initial funding of which shall be
charged against the current year’s appropriation of the LTO Extension Office located
in Taguig City. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued
operation of the Regular LTO District Office shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall issue such rules
and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

House Bill No, 8676
Introduced by REP. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines as a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
is duty bound to respect, protect and fulfill the rights of persons with disabilities to accessible
built environment, public transport and information and communication technology.

This bill seeks to establish a disability-inclusive transport mechanism and program to ensure
accessibility of the modern transportation to the people with disabilities (PWDs).

Mobility and transportation improvements for PWDs are key because transport gives them
access to jobs, schools, healthcare, markets and leisure.

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

“KUYA" Ji ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City”

SEVENTEETH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8676

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT TO INSTITUTE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)-FRIENDLY
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IN CITIES AND URBAN CENTERS OF THE COUNTRY,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to promote the rights of every individual, access to
economic opportunities considering their conditions and needs

SECTION 2. Pursuant to this policy, there shall be established, under the Department of
Transportation, a transportation and mobility program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

SECTION 3. The initial amount of one hundred million pesos (P100M) needed for the
implementation of this program shall be charged to the budget of the Department of
Transportation under the General Appropriation Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any provision of this Act or the application
of such provision to any person, group, and circumstance is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act shall not be affected by such declaration.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. The provisions of this, as amended and all other laws, decrees,
executive order, rules and regulations, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectiv:
Gazette.

. This law shall take effect as soon as it is published in the Official

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

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

8874

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
Representative Carlos Roman L. Uybarreta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Maguindanao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MAGELCO) is a duly organized
cooperative with a franchise to distribute electric light, and power to the
municipalities of Sultan sa Barongis, Talayan, Pagalungan, Upi, South Upi,
Ampatuan, Barrira, Buldon, Datu Piang, Dinaig, Kabuntalan, Maganoy,
Matanog, Parang, and Sultan Kudarat in the province of Maguindanao. Its
franchise also includes the authority to distribute electricity in six municipalities
in Cotabato, namely Pigcawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, Aleosan, and
Pikit (PPALMA Area). It serves 95% household connections and only 5% small
industrial connections in the twenty eight (28) towns of the province of
Maguindanao, which is awfully tagged as one of the nastiest and most terrifying
provinces in the country because of the infamous and bloody “Maguindanao
Massacre” and “Mamasapano Clash.” It is also worth noting that Maguindanao
is home to recurring insurgencies by several revolutionary groups, like the BIFF,
which, in turn, cause Maguindanao residents to evacuate their homes.

As of June 30, 2018, the total amount of MAGELCO’s outstanding account
with the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM)
is ONE BILLION SIX HUNDRED TWENTY THREE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED
NINETY FOUR THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FORTY SIX PESOS AND 64/100 (P
1,623,194,546.64), to wit:

Billing Amount
Power Bill VAT Interest Total
P 1,496,475,220.18 | 73,178,969.03 | 485,392,814.32| _2,055,047,003.53
Pay nt
Principal VAT Interest Total
P__15,500,000.00 = [416,352,456.89 431,852,456.89
Balance | P_ 1,623,194,546.64

MAGELCO’s power obligation to PSALM has blown out of proportion that
it has become virtually impossible for MAGELCO to focus on the improvement of
their electricity-distribution services. At present, the said cooperative can no
longer make new investments and acquire additional assets that would provide
better, cheaper, and more efficient means of harnessing and distributing reliable
power throughout the area covered, primarily because the funds intended for
these uses are solely being directed towards the payment of its monetary
obligations. Further, the peace and order situation in the province of


Maguindanao is the main cause of the said electric cooperative’s poor collection
performance and high system losses.

It is for this reason that we take measures in order to apply leniency to
non-stock, non-profit electric cooperatives like MAGELCO by condoning all its
unpaid power obligations to PSALM, including all interests, surcharges and other
penalties from the commencement of the liability. This way, MAGELCO will be
able to return to its former condition of competent, successful and debt-free
operation. Condoning its unpaid obligations to PSALM allows the cooperative to
remain financially viable for local as well as foreign investors.

In consideration of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly requested.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8447

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Good hygiene and sanitation is necessary to prevent illnesses. Given
the saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, it
really pays to practice good hygiene and sanitation.

If everybody practices good hygiene, chances are everybody will be
in good health. A legislation for this purpose is hereby necessary.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

"Dee O_

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO.


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _8447

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PRACTICE OF GOOD HYGIENE AND SANITATION

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. The State should make it necessary for
everybody to practice good hygiene and sanitation.

SECTION 2. Practice of Good Hygiene and Sanitation. Everybody is hereby
mandated to practice good hygiene and sanitation. The practice of good hygiene and
‘sanitation should include among others the following:

1) Washing of hands every now and then;

2) Taking a bath regularly;

3) Use and clean of toilets when necessary;

4) Wearing of clean clothes/shoes/accessories;

5) Cleaning of home / yard and its premises regularly;

6) Other practices as may be required by the local and national government.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

House BILL No. _*4*8

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

General Ruperto K. Kangleon was the rallying figure of the guerilla
movements in Leyte during the Second World War. Without his
leadership, the guerilla movement could not have supported the return of
Gen. Douglas Mc Arthur in the Philippines and made possible the famous
“Leyte Landing”. Gen. Kangleon was famous for having sacrificed his
family which was captured by the Japanese then to keep the guerilla
movements cause alive.

For this reason, the significant contribution of Gen. Kangleon to the
liberation of the Philippines during World War II, should be preserved in
the halls of history. The best way of preserving the memories of the life
of Gen. Kangleon is to established a library and museum in his honor.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8448

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE RUPERTO K. KANGLEON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM IN MAASIN
CITY, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a library and museum in the City of Maasin,
Province of Southern Leyte to be known as the Ruperto K. Kangleon (RKK) Library and
Museum. The library shall serve as a repository of printed and recorded materials,
memorabilia or other objects and items possessing significant historical and cultural value
relating to the life of Ruperto K. Kangleon including letters, memos, or books, hereinafter
referred to as Kangleon Collection.

SECTION 2. The RKK library and museum shall be under the supervision of the
National Library of the Philippines

SECTION 3. The Director of the National Library in coordination with the National
Archives shall issue the necessary rules and regulation for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The fund necessary for the operation of the RKK Library and Museum
‘shall be added to the budget of the National Library for inclusion in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8647
Introduced by Representative “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 2013, RA 10361 or more commonly known as the “Domestic Workers Act” was
enacted primarily to institute policies for the protection and welfare of domestic workers.

The said law imposed among others, the minimum wage of PHP 2,500.00, PHP
2,000.00 and PHP1,500.00 for those employed in the National Capital region (NCR),
chartered cities and first-class municipalities, respectively. The same law further provided
that one year after its effectivity and periodically thereafter, the Regional Tripartite and
Productivity Wage Boards (RTPWBs) shall review, determine and adjust the minimum
wage rates of domestic workers.

However, three years after the law was enacted, only a limited number of Regional
offices of the RTPWB has released Wage Orders prescribing new minimum wage rates for
its respective Regions. Hence, the passing of this bill to increase the salary of domestic
helpers or “Kasambahays” through amendment of the provision on the minimum wage in
RAI361.

“KUYA” JOSE ‘ONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8647

Introduced by Representative “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE OF KASAMBAHAYS AMENDING FOR
‘THIS PURPOSE SEC. 24 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
“DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT’ OR ‘BATAS KASAMBAHAY

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

SECTION 1. Section 24 of the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 24, Minimum Wage. — The minimum wage of domestic workers shall not be
less than the following:
(a) [Fwe—theusand—five—hundred—peses—(PHP—2-500.00)] THREE

THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 3,000,000) s month for those employed
in the National Capital Region (NCR), AND

(b) | TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 2.500) a month for those employed in
[chartered cities and first class municipalities; and] OTHER CITIES
AND MUNICIPALITITES

XXX XXX XXX

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, regulation or ordinance contrary to or
inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly

SEC. 3. Effectivity. — This
Official Gazette or in at |

‘t shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
¢¢ two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

House itt No,_8208

Introduced by HONORABLE MARK. 0 GO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XV, Section 4 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that “The family
has the duty to care for its elderly members but the State may also do so through just
programs of social security.”

The enactment of Republic Act 10868 giving honor to
the age of one hundred years old whether residing in the Philippines or abroad, is a
testament that the State accords due respect, appreciation and importance to our elderlies
particularly those who reached the age of one hundred.

However, very few people reach the centenarian age and if ever they have reached
it, they were not able to enjoy the privilege accorded to them by law due to health
deterioration.

Statistics reveal that Filipinos have a life expectancy at birth of 69.4 years. Out of
100 Million population in our country, only 205 people have reached the age of 100 years
old and above.

This bill seeks to amend the current law by advancing the grant of privileges to our
elderlies upon reaching the ages of eight-five (85), ninety (90), ninety-five (95) and one
hundred (100) respectively.

With this bill, our elderties belonging to said ages, who are still in good health
conditions, can enjoy these entitlements with their families.

Hence, the approval of this bill is eamestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
? Third Regular Session

8208
HOUSE BILL NO.,

Introduced by HONARABLE MARK O. GO

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION TWO OF REPUBLIC ACT 10868 OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS “AN ACT HONORING AND GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES
TO FILIPINO CENTENARIANS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Section two of R.A. 10868 is further amended as follows:

“Sec. 2Letter of Felicitation and Cash Gift. All Filipinos who
reach the age of EIGHTY-FIVE (85) YEARS OLD, NINETY (90)
YEARS OLD, NINETY-FIVE (95) YEARS OLD, AND one
hundred (100) years old, whether residing in the Philippines or
abroad, shall be honored with:

(a) A Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines
congratulating the celebrant UPON REACHING THE AGE OF
ONE HUNDRED (100) for his or her longevity; and

(b) A [Centenarian] CASH Gift in the amount of TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND PESOS (P25,000.00) FOR 85 YEARS OLD,
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND (P25,000.00) WHEN THEY REACH
90 YEARS OLD, ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOR
95 YEARS OLD, and one hundred thousand pesos UPON
REACHING THE AGE OF 100 TOGETHER WITH THE
FELICITATION LETTER MENTIONED.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations

inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8756

House Bill No.

Introduced by AKBAYAN Party List Representative Tomasito S. Villarin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 3 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that civilian
authority is at all times supreme over the military. The same Section also decree that
the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is the protector of the people and the State.

‘The immediate appointment of AFP officers after their retirement or resignation to
government agencies poses a great concern over civilian supremacy. The service that
these former men and women in uniform providing will no longer be protecting and
defending the sovereignty of the people; rather, they will have to provide a greater
scope of public service which would require the knowledge and experience of expert
civilians in their respective fields. Furthermore, this will have an effect of militarizing
the departments and agencies.

This bill seeks to provide a three-year cooling-off period for men and women in
uniform prior to their appointment to key civilian positions. The purpose of such
period is primarily to avoid a perception of “militarization” of the civilian
bureaucracy; and second, to give them the opportunity to immerse and adapt to the
growing needs of the civilian community.

Accordingly, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

—
TOMASITO S. VILLARIN:


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 8756

Introduced by Akbayan Partylist Representative Tomasito S. Villarin

10, Book IV of Executive Order No. 292,
istrative Code of 1987, as Amended.

An Act Amending Section 45, Chapt
Otherwise Known as the Admi:

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

SECTION 1. Section 45, Chapter 10, Book IV of Executive Order No. 292, otherwise
known as the Administrative Code of 1987, as amended; is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 45. Qualifications of Secretaries. — The Secretaries shall be citizens of
the Philippines and not less than twenty-five years of age. A RETIRED OR
RESIGNED MILITARY OFFICER CANNOT BE APPOINTED AS
SECRETARY WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF HIS
RETIREMENT OR RESIGNATION.

SECTION 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed

or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8487

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Women are regarded as crucial partners in national-building through their multi-faceted
and varied roles such as, but not limited to, being mothers, community workers, health
professionals, and teachers. Affirmative and proactive programs, projects and activities directed
to enhance their physical will-being, however, are still wanting.

Research studies conducted by the Department of Health show that many Filipino women
of all ages develop breast cancer and die of it due to a number of reasons, including the failure to
have themselves checked up regularly. Another cause is the lack of health facility where they can
access cancer healthcare. Even if there are existing centers, the distance and costs deter them
from undergoing such a vital medical procedure.

With allocations of the Health Department traditionally directed at core programs,
mammography and breast cancer detection services are sometimes sidelined by competing
priorities. Given the rising statistics of women mortality due to breast cancer, there is an urgent
need to have such medical assistance made accessible to as many women as possible.

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


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8487

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MAMMOGRAPHY AND BREAST CANCER CENTER IN THE
CITY OF NOVALICHES

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a mammography and breast cancer center in the city of
Novaliches.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health (DOH) shall provide the amount of one hundred million
pesos (P 100,000,000) for the construction and establishment of such center.

SECTION 3. The amount needed for the continued operations of the Novaliches City be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Health (DOH).

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any provision of this Act or the
application of such provision to any person, group, and circumstance is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act shall not be affected by such declaration.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. The provisions of this, as amended and all other laws, decrees,
executive order, rules and regulations, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approval,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8383
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare August 14 of every year as a special non-working holiday
in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte being its foundation day.

Then Tibal-og, a barrio of Kapalong, now known as Sto. Tomas is created out of
the Municipalities of Kapalong and Panabo by virtue of Executive Order 352 of the Late
President Carlos P. Garcia on August 14, 1959.

This day will serve as a celebration of the economic growth Sto. Tomas has
achieved since its birth and a day to recognize all the leaders and organizations who
served as pillars of development in the municipality. Furthermore, the creation of this bill
is relevant in giving full meaning to the establishment of Sto. Tomas and will aid in
encouraging cooperation and involvement from its people.

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

Representative
Second District, Davao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8383
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 14 OF EVERY YEAR AS FOUNDATION DAY OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF STO. TOMAS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE AND A
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY

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

SECTION 4. August 14 is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the
Municipality of Sto. Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte to commemorate its founding
anniversary and to be known as “Foundation day of Municipality of Sto. Tomas.”

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.___8336

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Grace Park Elementary School located in Grace
Park Barangay 56, Caloocan City to be known as Don Toribio Teodoro Elementary
School.

Don Torbio Teodoro is the manufacturer of “Ang Tibay” Footwear Factory in
Grace Park Caloocan. The Art Deco style factory was reputed to be one of the most
modern factories in Asia in its time. Never forgetting about his humble beginnings he
was one of the first industrialists to offer employee care packages, that were very
generous, going as far as to provide bowling lanes and employee lounge in his factory.
The Brand would Establish its self all over Metro Manila, in the provinces, and even
export to Hawaii. Eventually becoming one of the biggest enterprises in the Philippines,
earning Teodoro the Title “Manila’s Slipper King”.

The renaming of Grace Park Elementary School to Don Toribio Teodoro
Elementary School is a tribute to honor a great person who brought success to
Grace Park and to inspire the youth and students of Grace Park and to instill in
their hearts and minds the exemplary work of the late Don Toribio Teodoro.

For the foregoing reasons, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

a pismct Caloocan City


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__8336_

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT RENAMING GRACE PARK ELEMNTARY SCHOOL IN CALOOCAN TO
DON TORIBIO TEODORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOF

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

Section 1, Renaming of Grace Park Elementary School to Don Toribio Teodoro
School. The name of Grace-Park Elementary Schoo! located in Grace
Park, Caloocan City is hereby changed to Don Toribio Teodoro Elementary School.

Section 2. Appropriations- The Secretary of Education shall continuously include in the
Department's program the operation of the Don Toribio Teodoro Elementary School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation.

Section 3. /mplementation- The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bit No. 8058

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“Nature-based interventions for mental health are beginning to become more common in the
United Kingdom. The evidence for their usefulness is building. Taking the “A Dose of
Nature” in the south-west as an example, factors for making such jntérventions.a

example ecotherapy programs. In all examples, nature is unde peutic
potential, and the relationship between experiencing nature
the focus.”

It would take only a little initiative from the government to

health care. A mere tweaking of the ambience that allows fo
nature would spell a great deal of improvement in Philippi

* htups://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pme/articles/PMC5663019/ viewed June 18, 2018
* Ibid.


E Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

058
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
CALIBRATING ASYLUMS AND PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY IN
‘SUCH MANNER AS TO SIMULATE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

‘SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Asylum Calibration Act.”

‘SEC. 2. With the end in view of bolstering mental health of the patients, all asylums
or psychiatric institutions shall hereby be calibrated so as to simulate natural environment,
including but not limited to, recreating natural habitats, setting up botanical and floral
ambience, paint work that mimics nature.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall issue pertinent implementing rules and
regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2018 appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter, such sums as may
be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

‘SEC. 5 The competent courts shalll determine the appropriate penalties for violations
of the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 6 This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,