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INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

HOUSE BILL NO. 798

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert the PARACELIS, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE —
MALLIG, ISABELA ROAD (PARACELIS-TABUK-MALLIG ROAD), into a
National Road.

The Paracelis-Tabuk-Mallig Road starts at the junction along Tabuk-
Paracelis National Road passing through Barangays Bacarri, Buringal and
Anonat all in the municipality of Paracelis Mountain Province to connect to the
municipality of Mallig, Isabela.

The conversion of said road into a national road will benefit Mountain
Province and Isabela, linking the two provinces and regions and improving trade
and commerce between and among the people therein. Moreover, the
conversion of the said road will definitely contribute to the overall well-being of
the constituents of both provinces and regions as it will make access to social
services easier and maximize employment opportunities therein.

With the sustained maintenance of the road, the socio-economic
amelioration of the people using the same and the communities traversed by
the said road will definitely be enhanced.

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

MAXIMO, JR. Y. DAL‘


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 798

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PARACELIS, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE —
MALLIG, ISABELA ROAD (PARACELIS - TABUK - MALLIG ROAD) 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 Paracelis, Mountain Province — Mallig, Isabela Road
(Paracelis — Tabuk — Mallig Road) is hereby converted and declared a national
road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and
maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to
the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued improvement and
maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Nisa Road in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city
road, into a national road.
The road spans a total length of 521 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Iloilo City. The Nisa Road is an important transportation artery in Iloilo City, as it is
used by motorists to reach the Guimaras Ferry Terminal, which is the main port used to reach
Guimaras Island from Panay Island. The road is also used to access the Iloilo City Hall, Camp
Delgado, San Jose Church and the City Mall. Declared heritage sites such as the Plaza Libertad
and Calle Real are also reached by motorists through Nisa Road. The conversion of Nisa Road
into a national road will definitely benefit the local tourism industry and the numerous people
accessing the Guimaras Ferry Terminal on a daily basis.
I therefore highly recommend the approval of this legislative measure.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:41 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
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AN ACT CONVERTING NISA ROAD IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Nisa Road in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Del Carmen Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local
city road, into a national road.
The road spans a total length of 283.80 lineal meters and is located at the Jaro District of
Iloilo City. Del Carmen Street is widely used by motorists and commuters in my Congressional
District to access several major shopping centers, such as Robinson’s Mall and SM Hypermarket.
It is also used as an access route to the renowned Jaro Cathedral, Jaro Plaza and the Old
Municipal Building (National Museum). The road’s heavy traffic and importance to local tourism
and the local economy merit its conversion into a national road.
In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:41 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING DEL CARMEN STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Del Carmen Street in Jaro District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE ‘CUTIE” DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to provide for the construction of a Light Rail
‘Transport (LRT) System or Metro Rail Transport (MRT) System or Monorail
Transport System over, as well as a Subway Transport System under the three
(3) most congested road sections in the First District of the City of Cebu.

Both these proposed over and under separate grade level intervention
projects are urgently needed to alleviate the horrendous traffic suffered for
years now by the residents of the first district of the City of Cebu.

This bill was originally filed by my father, the late Raul V. Del Mar in
the last 17 and 18% Congresses but unfortunately was not approved for lack
of time before adjournment of Congress.

In this light, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. ;

RACHEL sahooete “CUTIE” DEL MAR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

135

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT
(LRT) SYSTEM OR METRO RAIL TRANSPORT (MRT) SYSTEM OR
MONORAIL TRANSPORT OVER, AS WELL AS A SUBWAY TRANSPORT
SYSTEM UNDER THE THREE (3) MOST CONGESTED ROAD SECTIONS IN
THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Transportation (DOTr] shall cause the
construction of a Light Rail Transport (LRT) System or Metro Rail Transport
(MRT) System or Monorail Transport System over, as well as a Subway
‘Transport System under the following three (3) most congested road sections
in the First District of the City of Cebu:

1, Route No. 1 - Starting at junction D. Jakosalem St. - F. Sotto Drive
- Arch. Reyes Ave. — Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. - Talamban Proper.
Approximately 8.200 Kms,

2. Route No, 2~ Starting at junction Salinas Drive ~ Pope John Paul II
Ave. ~ Sergio Osmenia, Jr. Blvd. Approximately 3.500 Kms.



3. Route No. 3 - Starting at junction Cardinal Rosales Ave., Ayala
Access Road ~ F, Cabahug St. ~ Hernan Cortes St. Flyover, Mandaue
City. Approximately 2.575 Kms.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of construction of
these projects shall be charged against the allocation of the Department of
Transportation (DOTr) under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter such sum as may be necessary for the completion of construction,
repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act of the year following its approval.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afier its publication
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

393

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTES.

Teachers play a pivotal role in the success of our country’s future generations.
They show tireless and unfaltering dedication to their profession, spending years of
their lives selflessly educating students, impacting the lives of their pupils, and
stewarding them towards the right direction. All these, most of the time, occur on top
of their daily duties and responsibilities inside the classroom. And after years of
service, it is only right for the State to recognize their efforts when they retire.

This bill, originally filed by Rep. Salvador Belaro Jr. of 1-Ang Edukasyon
Partylist, seeks to recognize the important part our retired teachers played in providing
quality education and in shaping the lives of the Filipino youth, and to commend the
services they rendered by giving them priority in availing government services and
public utilities.

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

393

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

AN ACT GIVING PRIORITY TO RETIRED TEACHER IN THE AVAILMENT OF
GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Retired Teachers Act of
2022.”

‘SEC. 2. Scope. This program applies to all retired teachers in government and private
educational institutions.

SEC. 3. All government offices and agencies as well as public utilities are mandated
to prioritize attendance to the concerns of retired teachers. Where such concerns
involve the availment of the services of such offices, agencies, and public utilities, the
said entities are furthermore mandated to establish a priority lane that will give
preferential treatment to retired teachers, without prejudice to the privileges provided
by R.A. 9994 or the “Expanded Senior Citizens’ Act of 2010.”

SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall be tasked with formulating and
issuing the implementing rules and regulations for this Act.

SEC. 5. The funds 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. 6. All laws, orders, issuance rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
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House Bill No. _________________ 
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Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora 
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Compostela Valley Province was created out of the Province of Davao del Norte 
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by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470 which was enacted into law on January 30, 1998. 
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This was overwhelmingly ratified by the populace who wanted to chart their destiny as an 
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independent political subdivision during the plebiscite conducted on March 8 of the same 
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year. The political subdivision was later renamed as Davao de Oro through RA 11297 
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which was likewise overwhelmingly ratified in a subsequent plebiscite. 
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Every year since its creation, the province celebrates March 8 as its Foundation 
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Day. It has always been a significant date not only in commemorating the humble 
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beginnings of the province, but more so because the fateful day affords its political 
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leadership and residents the chance to rededicate themselves to Davao de Oro’s well-
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being and development. The same coincides with the weeklong Bulawan Festival which 
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day in Davao de Oro Province in order to give its citizens the chance to organize and 
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AN ACT  
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DECLARING MARCH 8 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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SECTION 1. March 8 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday 
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HOUSE BILL NO. 797

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert the PARACELIS-MALLIG-ROXAS ROAD,
presently classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The Paracelis-Mallig-Roxas Road is a 35.1 — kilometer road stretch more or
less which starts at the junction along Junction Talubin-Barlig-Natonin-Paracelis-
Calaccad National Road passing through Barangays Poblacion, Banta and Anonat
all in the municipality of Paracelis Mountain Province to connect to the municipality
of Mallig and ends at Roxas , all in the province of Isabela.

The conversion of said road into a national road will benefit Mountain Province
and Isabela, linking the two provinces and regions and improving trade and commerce
between and among the people therein. Moreover, the conversion of the said road will
definitely contribute to the overall well-being of the constituents of both provinces and
regions as it will make access to social services easier and maximize employment
opportunities therein.

With the sustained maintenance of the road, the socio-economic amelioration
of the people using the same and the communities traversed by the said road will
definitely be enhanced.

In view of the foregoing consideration, OE of this is ee! sought.

LEE JR.Y. LES



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 797

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PARACELIS — MALLIG — ROXAS ROAD
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 Paracelis — Mallig —- Roxas Road is hereby converted
and declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and
maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to
the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued improvement and
maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Jalandoni Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local
city road, into a national road.
The road spans a total length of 906.6 linear meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Iloilo City. The road is used as an access route to several tourist facilities, including
the Fine Rock Hotel and the Regatta Hotel. It is also used as an access route to medical centers
such as the St. Therese Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital. The road is also used to access religious
institutions such as the San Agustin Church, the Assumption Convent and the Iglesia Filipina
Independencia Church. The conversion of the street into a national road will empower the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure the maintenance of this key Iloilo
City thoroughfare.
In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:41 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING JALANDONI STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO
CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Jalandoni Street in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into
a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Mr. Justin Donta Brownlee was born on April 23, 1988 at Georgia, 
United States of America.   
Brownlee first introduced himself to Filipinos in the 2016 PBA 
Governors Cup, where he led Barangay Ginebra to its first championship 
in eight years. The 30 year old Brownlee then, gave the Gin Kings two more 
titles in the 2017 Governor`s Cup and in the recently-concluded 
Commissioner’s Cup where he was also named Best Import. 
He has brought enormous pride and joy to the Philippine Basketball 
Association (PBA), as well as to all basketball enthusiasts in the country. 
Justin Brownlee said he can have a house here just like Norman Black or 
other imports who have fallen in love with the Filipinos and the 
Philippines. 
With a very decorated and illustrious career, he wishes to play for 
the Philippine National team, he also wants the Philippines to be his 
permanent home. 
At present, he continues with his efficient sportive activities and is 
socially active through community service. Justin Donta Brownlee is 
dependable when it comes to helping Filipinos - a true mark of a Filipino 
spirit and Character.  
His allegiance in this country is indubitable, his skills and competency in 
the field of basketball shall truly complement the entire nation. 
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Thus, let Congress give to him the privilege of becoming a Filipino citizen. 
With the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is most 
humbly and earnestly sought. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D. 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT  
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO 
MR. JUSTIN DONTA BROWNLEE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representative of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Justin Donta Brownlee is hereby granted Philippine 
citizenship with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant 
thereto. 
Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic 
of the Philippines, Justin Donta Brownlee shall enter upon the full 
enjoyment of Philippine Citizenship. 
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from 
publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First | Regular Session

House Bill No. 3 80

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Jesse Manalastas Robredo was born in Naga City, Camarines Sur on May 27,
1958. He was a remarkable man whose career as the mayor of Naga City started in
1988 at the age of 29. Jesse Robredo served a total of 6 terms as a city mayor and a
champion of transparency, government accountability, and citizen's participation in
governance. Under his careful tutelage, Naga City flourished and gained international
recognition as a model of effective and transparent local government. In recognition
of his achievements in the city, Jesse Robredo was awarded the 1998 Konrad
Adenauer Medal of Excellence and the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government
Service in 2000, the first Filipino mayor to receive the award. Now, Naga City is a
thriving hub of commerce, education, and innovation and is a shining example of good
governance through people's participation.

Former President Benigno Aquino II! appointed Jesse Robredo as secretary of
the Department of Interior and Local Government, a post he held for two years before
his untimely death in August 2012. As secretary, he continued to strive for
accountability, transparency, and good governance with programs including Full
Disclosure Policy, Seal of Good Housekeeping, Seal of Disaster Preparedness,
Streamlining of LGU's Business Process Licensing System, and Local Governance
Performance Management System.

Jesse M. Robredo is and continues to be a stellar example of outstanding public
service. In commemoration of his legacy and memory, this bill seeks to declare August
18 of every year as a special non-working holiday in the City of Naga, to be known as
“Jesse M. Robredo Memorial Day.”

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

390

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

“AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 18 OF EVERY YEAR
A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF NAGA,
PROVONCE OF CAMARINES SUR TO COMMEMORATE
THE DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FORMER MAYOR AND SECRETARY OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
JESSE MANALASTAS ROBEREDO TO BE KNOWN AS
JESSE M. ROBREDO MEMORIAL DAY”

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

SECTION 1. August 18 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday
in the City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur to commemorate the death anniversary
of the former City Mayor and Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government Jesse Manalastas Robredo to be known as “Jesse M. Robredo Memorial
Day.”

SEC. 2. The City Government of Naga shall plan and implement appropriate
ceremonies for the annual observance of the memorial day.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 391

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a new Department of Public Works and Highways
District Engineering Office in the Province of Bataan to be named as the Bataan
Third District Engineering Office. The DEO will be responsible for all DPWH
activities in the newly-created 3" Legislative District covering the Municipalities of
Bagac, Dinalupihan, Mariveles, and Morong.

The 3" Legislative District of Bataan is composed of 4 municipalities and 83
Barangays with 184.543kms of existing national roads and has a total area of
696.82km?, To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of all infrastructure
projects and undertakings in the 3 Legislative District of Bataan and to provide a
more integrated, comprehensive, and quality public infrastructure and maintenance
services in its area of coverage, it is imperative that a new District Engineering Office
be created.

Support for this bill is earnestly requested from my colleagues.

MARIA AS. GARCIA
Thifd District, Bataan


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House of Representatives
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

AN ACT
CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
HIGHWAYS DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE THIRD
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works
and Highways is hereby created in the 3 Legislative District of the Province of
Bataan to be known as the Bataan Third District Engineering Office

SEC. 2. The Bataan Third District Engineering Office shall serve the
Municipalities of Bagac, Dinalupihan, Mariveles, and Morong, all located in the
Province of Bataan.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Bataan Third District
Engineering Office in the Province of Bataan, the funding of which shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by: Hon. Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JUNE 20 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, IN COMMEMORATION OF 
ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Municipality of Guinayangan is one of the thirty-nine municipalities comprising the 
Quezon Province.   
It is primarily an agricultural municipality with sixty-eight percent (68%) of its total land 
area devoted to agricultural production. Endowed with rich natural and marine resources, 
Guinayangan is largely known to be the Seafood Paradise of the province.  
It is also host to the Maulawin Spring Protected Landscape, which serves as an appropriate 
location for biological research.  
This bill, which was approved by the House and transmitted to the Senate during the 18th 
Congress, seeks to declare June 20 of every year a special nonworking holiday in Guinayangan, 
Quezon as a way of recognizing the valuable efforts and contributions of its people.  
It is hoped that through this measure, the people will further be encouraged to strive 
harder, promote the tourism industry and bring greater progress to the municipality. 
In view thereof, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
    4th District, Quezon 
July 1, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by: Hon. Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JUNE 20 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, IN COMMEMORATION OF 
ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. June 20 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the 
Municipality of Guinayangan, Province of Quezon, in commemoration of its founding anniversary. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette 
or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
694
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

147

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FERNANDO T. CABREDO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes the conversion of the Jovellar, Albay Road - Banwang Gurang, Donsol,
Sorsogon into a national road. This road encompasses the ports of Pioduran in the province of Albay,
and Pilar in the province of Sorsogon, and the Bicol International Airport.

Since its construction, the road has fallen into disrepair due to lack of fiunds for its maintenance
from the Provincial Governments of Albay and Sorsogon. This is unfortunate as a well-maintained
road system leads to better mobility of people, goods and services across the communities that make
use of it. This road will provide easier transport for agricultural goods and farm produce between
Albay and Sorsogon. Moreover, good roads will lessen the travel time of the numerous eco-tourists
going to Donsol via Albay.

National funds can better cover the cost of road maintenance and improvement of this road

and in view thereof, the approval of this bill is urgently sought.
FERNANDO T. CABREDO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 147

Introduced by HON. FERNANDO T. CABREDO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JOVELLAR, ALBAY - BANWANG GURANG, DONSOL,
SORSOGON ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Jovellar, Albay - Banwang Gurang, Donsol, Sorsogon Road is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Zamora Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city
road, into a national road.
The road spans a total length of 782.5 linear meters and is located in the City Proper
District of Iloilo City. It connects two national roads in Iloilo City: Duran Street and Blumentritt
Street. The road is located in the City Proper District of Iloilo City, which is the heart of my
Congressional District. Numerous government offices including the Iloilo City Hall and the
Iloilo Provincial Capitol are located in the City Proper District. Moreover, there are a good
number of business establishments and schools in the City Proper area. The Iloilo Central
Business District, which was recently declared by Republic Act 10555 as part of the country’s
tourism and heritage zone, is also located in the City Proper District. Zamora Street is widely
used in the City Proper District by merchants, students, tourists and employees from both the
public and private sectors.
In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING ZAMORA STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO
CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Zamora Street in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
754
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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| First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. _ 603

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
First District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Cprella-Balilihan Road is a 9.154-kilometer provincial road stretching from
Barangay Poblacion in the Municipality of Corella to Barangay Del Carmen Sur in the
Municipality of Balilihan. It connects two national roads — the Cortes-Balilihan-Catigbian-

this Corella-1
University, Bi

As such part of an important road network, the Corella-Balilihan Road has become
one of the busiest highways in Bohol as used by tourists, farmers, service-providers,
employees, students and simply every Boholano who want to cut travel time in going
around the province

The provincial government of Bohol, with its meager resources, is not able to support
its continuous upgrade, improvement, rehabilitation and maintenance.

‘Thus, the urgent need to reclassify the category of the Corella-Balilihan Road from a
provincial to a| national road to respond to the growing needs of the constituents and the
communities. The conversion to national road will essentially improve linkage and
exchange of agricultural and commercial goods as well as the delivery of tourism, social and
public services in the province.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of the instant measure is earnestly sought.

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

| NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 609

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
| First District, Bohol

“AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CORELLA-BALILIHAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
PROVINCE OF BOHOL STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY POBLACION,
MUNICIP: OF CORELLA TO BARANGAY DEL CARMEN SUR,
MUNICIPALITY OF BALILIHAN IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL INTO A
NATIONAL OAD: AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

SECTION 1. The Corella-Balilihan provincial road in the Province of Bohol
stretching from Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Corella to Barangay Del Carmen Sur,
Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol is hereby converted into 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 after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fj
Quezon City We yet
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session :

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HOUSE BILL No._510

Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 236 of the Local Government Code of 1991 by
increasing the ceiling tax on additional Ad Valorem Tax on Idie Lands from five percent (5%) to

ten percent (10%).

The primary concern of this bill is the fact that there is a continuing non-cultivation and
non-utilization of our lands especially our agricultural lands due to the relatively minimal tax

burdens on idle lands in the country

The Philippines has a total land area of 30 million hectares generally classified into forest
lands and alienable and disposable lands. Forest lands cover a total of 15.8 million hectares while
14.2 million hectares are alienable and disposable lands. Of the 14.2 million hectares alienable
and disposable lands, 93% or 13 million hectares are classified as agricultural lands. Should
these large agricultural lands be efficiently utilized, there will be higher agricultural productivity

therefore greatly addressing problems in food security.
Further, our idle land tax remains largely unutilized by our local government units as a
revenue source. increasing the rate shall provide them more flexibility in its imposition and shall

serve as a better source of revenue.

It is with this view that immediate approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

Soros



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bi No._510

Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B, REVILLA IL

AN ACT
INCREASING THE TAX ON IDLE LANDS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE, SECTION 236 OF R. A. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 236 of the Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended as follows:

“SEC, 236, Additional Ad Valorem Tax on Idle Lands. ~ A province or
city, of a municipality within the Metropolitan Manila, may levy an annual
tax on idle lands at the rate not exceeding [five percent (5%)] TEN
PERCENT (10%) of the as
addition to the basic real property tax.”

essed value of the property which shall be in

SECTION 2. Alll other acts, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or part or

parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its publication in two (2) newspapers of

general circulation

Approved.
July 1, 2022
3:08 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session  
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez 
AN ACT EXTENDING THE COVERAGE OF THE LAW ON KIDNAPPING AND 
PENALIZING HOAX KIDNAPPING AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 267 
OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 18 AND 
FURTHER AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 6127 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
“Art. 267-A. Kidnapping and serious illegal detention.—Any private individual who 
shall kidnap or detain another, or in any other manner deprive him of his liberty, shall 
suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua to death: 
“1. If the kidnapping or detention shall have lasted two days or more. 
“2. If it shall have been committed simulating public authority.  
“3. If any serious physical injuries shall have been inflicted upon the person kidnapped or 
detained, or if threats to kill him or her shall have been made.  
“4. If the person kidnapped or detained shall be a minor, female or a public officer. 
“The penalty shall be death where the kidnapping or detention was committed for the 
purpose of extorting ransom from the victim or any other person, even if none of the 
circumstances mentioned above were present in the commission of the offense.” 
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“Art. 267-B. Hoax Kidnapping and Hoax Illegal Detention.—Hoax kidnapping or hoax 
illegal detention occurs when the kidnapping is willfully orchestrated by the victim and 
that of his family or both in conspiracy with the perpetrators, to obtain money or any kind 
as a  ransom. This the penalty of such crime will be prison temporal or a fine of  not less 
than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than One Million Pesos 
(P1,000,000.00) or both at the discretion of the court, in favor of the government.” 
 
 
SEC. 2. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared to 
be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected 
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.  
 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees,  executive orders, rules and regulations, 
and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly.  
 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. – The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the Republic of the Philippines, thru Executive Order NO.23 series of 2017, 
in section 3; 805,200 Metric Tons of Minimum Access Volume (MAV) 
commitments on rice shall remain in force and in effect. 
Thru this the national government will dramatically improve our local production 
towards self-sufficiency. This is a very vital move to address agricultural slavery 
under the World Trade Organization (WTO) 
This House Bill seeks to foster the continuity and expansion of our social 
development programs for the extremely poverty stricken Filipinos. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.  
July 1, 2022 
11:37 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT 
CREATING A MONTHLY RICE SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR THE 
TWELVE (12) MILLION EXTREMELY POVERTY-STRICKEN 
FILIPINOS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY – It is hereby a declared policy of the 
state to provide social development schemes thru the national government that 
shall provide conditional grants to extremely poor households to improve their 
health and nutrition. 
a. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to create a Monthly Rice
Subsidy Program for the twelve (12) million extremely poverty
stricken Filipinos.
b. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to promote poverty alleviation
schemes in a successive and progressive manner.
SECTION 2. TRANSITORY PROVISION – Existing industries, businesses and 
offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given six (6) months 
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transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other period as may be 
determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS – The departments 
and agencies charged, to be lead by the Department of Social Welfare and 
Development (DSWD) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) 
in carrying out the provisions of this Act, shall within sixty (60) days after the 
effectivity of this Act, formulate the necessary rules and regulations for its 
effective implementation. 
SECTION 4. REPEALING CLAUSE – All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules 
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If, for any reason, any section or 
provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or 
provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) 
days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national 
newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Yulo Drive in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city road, into a
national road.
The road spans a total length of 765.70 lineal meters and is located at the Arevalo District
of Iloilo City. Iloilo City’s famed restaurants and popular tourist destinations such as
Breakthrough, Tatoy’s Manokan, Punta Villa and Erning’s Manukan can be reached through Yulo
Drive. Furthermore, major areas frequented by the public such as the Iloilo Supermart, Arevalo
Plaza and the Sto. Niño Church are accessed by motorists using this road. The tourism sector of
Iloilo City will greatly benefit from the conversion of Yulo Drive into a national road.
I therefore highly recommend the passage of this legislative measure.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING YULO DRIVE IN AREVALO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Yulo Drive in Arevalo District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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