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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS ;
First Regular Session : VR ATION AN
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO. 425

Introduced by: REP. ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As of latest available data, Barangay Concepcion Dos in the second
district of City of Marikina has a population of 46,464 - a large percentage of
which is comprised of school-age population. In SSS Elementary School alone,
the student population has reached 3,252 students as of latest count. This is
but one elementary school in the barangay which annually churns out
graduates who have no available recourse for free secondary education within
their community. This is because the barangay does not have a public high
school.

Due to this vacuum, the parents are forced to enrol their children to
private high schools or transfer them to public high schools in other barangays.
Having their children enrolled in private learning institutions entail steep
expenses which not all families in the barangay can readily afford. Having their
children enrolled in high schools located in other barangays entail bigger daily
overhead expenses which bleed dry their meager finances. Furthermore, the
public high schools in other barangays, which are constrained to accommodate
the elementary graduates from Barangay Concepcion Dos have to deal with
burgeoning student population in contrast to their limited resources.

‘This bill was approved by the House of Representatives on Third Reading

during the 16% Congress. As such, the expedient approval of this bill strongly
recommended.

ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

9
HousE BILL No. 425

Introduced by REP. ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CONCEPCION DOS, IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA, TO
BE KNOWN AS SSS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Concepcion Dos, in the Second District, City of
Marikina, to be known as SSS National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of the Department of Education
shall immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of SSS National High School, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
Date: 0 4 21S

REGISTRATION UNIT
BULLS AND INDEX SERVICE

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

936

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Lapu-Lapu Avenue located in the City of
Navotas into a national road.

The City of Navotas’ progress as a port city, has led the way for said
City to become a dynamic force in trade and transportation, and
consequently, experience a higher level of social and economic activities
within its territory.

The furtherance of this growth requires good serviceable roads and
basic infrastructure for the timely transport of goods and services, and
more importantly, ensures the safety of the Navotefios from perils along
the road as they perform their daily activities.

Making our roads better through the conversion of a major
thoroughfare into a national road will reduce road accidents in Navotas
and ensure public safety. It is for this reason that this humble
representation asks this Honorable House to enact a law authorizing the
conversion of Lapu-Lapu Avenue into a national road.

In this context, approval of the attached bill is earnestly sought.

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No. _ 920

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

AN ACT
CONVERTING LAPU-LAPU AVENUE, NAVOTAS CITY,
METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Lapu-Lapu Avenue, Navotas City, Metro Manila is hereby
converted and declared into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amounts necessary to cover the improvement, repairs
and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the funds of the Department of Public Works and
Highways not thereby appropriated under the present General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
improvement, repair and maintenance of this national road shall be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo. 129

Introduced by: Hon. Gus S, Tambunting

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to create a “One Stop Shop” regulatory procedure to be adopted by
the agencies concerned such as the LTFRB, LTO, MMDA, and other related
government agencies that will provide adequate, reliable, and consistent system of

implementation of appropriate laws covering the concerns of the transport industry.

This legislation aims to institutionalize the coordination of related transport industry
agencies in the strict and orderly issuance of Certificate of Road Worthiness of public
conveyances. This representation deals not into the realm of wisdom of the existing
jurisdictions and functions of the existing agencies such as the LTFRB, LTO, MMDA,
and other related agencies. This bill aims to deter tragic vehicular accidents by
increasing the coordination between these agencies in ensuring the roadworthiness
of our vehicles. This proposed legislation also aims to help in providing a solution to
our worsening traffic solution by making it easier for government to take vehicles
that shouldn’t be on the road off the road. Vehicles beyond repair should not be
taking up our precious road space. This bill will allow government to have one face in

dealing with the many transport issues besetting our country.

Hence, immediate passage of this legislation is urgently sought.

2™ District, Parafiaque City

PRESENTATIVES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

129

House Bill No.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A ONE-STOP SHOP THEREBY INSTITUTIONALIZING THE
COORDINATION OF TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AGENCIES RESULTING IN THE STRICT
AND ORDERLY ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ROAD WORTHINESS OF PUBLIC
CONVEYANCES

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

Section 1. There is hereby established a ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ mechanism that shall
institutionalize the issuance of Certificate of Roadworthiness to public conveyances.

Section 2. The ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ in coordination with the LTFRB, LTO, MMDA, and
other related agencies, shall identify the priority areas where the ‘ONE STOP SHOP’
shall be established.

Section 3. The ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ shall release the documentations pertaining to the
roadworthiness of the vehicle after determination and compliance with the
necessary requirements imposed by the transport agency concerned.

Section 4, The amount necessary for the initial implementation of the provisions of
this Act shall be charged against the appropriation for the LTFRB. Thereafter, such
sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,

GUS S. TAMBUNTING
HOUSE OF

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HOUSE BILL No. 722

INTRODUCED BY
REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG and REP. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT, JR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the Mountain Province — Aguinaldo, Ifugao
Road, presently classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The proposed conversion is a 20.404 - kilometer road stretch that
connects Mountain Province and the province of Ifugao, which starts from
Barangay Poblacion, in the Municipality of Natonin and extends to barangay
Damag, in the Municipality of Aguinaldo.

The proper maintenance of the road network will facilitate trade and
make access easier for both the provinces of Mountain Province and Ifugao,
most of whom are inhabited by farmers with corn, rice and abaca as their main
Produce. In addition, the conversion will help promote and develop the
tourism industry of the nearby towns of both provinces which boast of its
beautiful rice terraces, mountains and cool climate. The conversion of the said
toad into a National road will definitely enhance the socio-economic
development of both the provinces of Mountain Province and Ifugao.

In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought.

_wiizonoe TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT JR.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _*~~

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE — AGUINALDO,
IFUGAO 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. Conversion into a National Road. The Mountain
Province — Aguinaldo, Ifugao Road with a net length of 27 kilometers is hereby
converted and declared a national road.

Sec. 2. Appropriation. The amount necessary to cover the
improvement, repairs and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the unappropriated funds of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as maybe necessary for the
improvement and maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the
Annual Budget of the DPWH.

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

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

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76

Fi i 3 ,
First Regular Session RELIST IPON CNIT

Introduced By: Hon. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles and Hon. Jericho Jonas B. Nograles

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Setting off fireworks forms part of the Filipino practice of celebrating New Year's Eve
Mostly influenced by tradition. Filipinos believe that loud noises drive away evil and misfortune.
But some have carried this superstition to extremes by firing guns to welcome the New Year

despite threats of criminal prosecution.

this abhorrent practice still continues with records showing
y bullets has increased. Making matters worse. even

1 suspected of committing such offenses.

government ai
There is also a general perception that irresponsible discharging of firearms is not a
serious crime.

This Bill aims to provide for stiffer penalties for illegal discharge of firearms so as to
prevent deaths or injuries resulting from such reckless acts by thoughtless individuals who have

no regard for the safety of others.

KARLO A. B. NOGRALE! JERICHO FQ .» NOGRALES



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.1

Introduced By: Honorable Karlo Alexei B. Nograles and Hon. Jericho Jonas B. Nograles

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STIFFER PENALTIES ON ILLEGAL DISCHARGE OF
FIREARMS AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE ARTICLE 254 OF TITLE VIL
CHAPTER ONE OF ACT 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE

REVISED PENAL CODE

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

“TION 1. Article 254 of Act 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the Revised Penal
fur amended to read as follows:

SE

Code is he

“Article 254, Discharge of firearms. - Any person who shall shoot [at another with]
any firearm WITHOUT LAWFUL AUTHORITY shall suffer the penalty of prision
correctional in its [minimum and medium) MAXIMUM PERIOD, unless the fact of the
case are such that the act can be held to constitute frustrated or attempted pi ide.
murder, homicide or any other crime for which a higher penalty is prescribed by any
articles of this Code.

IF THE PERSON SHOOTING SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE
NATIONAL POLICE, ARMED FOR‘ OR ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO BEAR ARMS, THE PENALTY OF
PRISION MAYOR SHALL BE IMPOSED.

IF THE SHOOTING SHALL RESULT TO THE DEATH OF A VICTIM,
THE PENALTY OF RECLUSION TEMPORAL SHALL BE IMPOSED.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, order, proclamations, rules and regulations.
or part thereof. which are inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
modify accordingly

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act. or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances. is held unconstitutional or invalid, ¢
remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the
date of its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.
OUSE \F REPRESENTATIVES

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Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
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Quezon City

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS|

REGISTRATION UNIT

First Regular Session
ane BILLS AND INDE X SERVICE

House Bill No. 443

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO FEDERICO “MIRO” S, QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The bill seeks to convert the city road, Fortune Avenue, traversing Barangay
Fortune, Barangay Parang and Barangay Marikina Heights in the Second District,
City of Marikina, into a national road.

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

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

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

In view thereof, the expedient approval of this bill is strongly recommended.

ROMERO FEDERICQ “MIRO” S. QUIMBO
Reprpsentative
2nd Distri¢t, Marikina City



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._443

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO FEDERICO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

AN ACT CONVERTING FORTUNE AVENUE TRAVERSING BARANGAY FORTUNE,
BARANGAY PARANG, AND BARANGAY MARIKINA HEIGHTS IN THE SECOND
DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Fortune Avenue traversing Barangay Fortune, Barangay Parang, and
Barangay Marikina Heights in the Second District, City of Marikina is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!

Quezon City OS
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session RECISTRATION. UNIT
BULLS AND INcEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO. 453

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is of vital importance that pregnant women take good care of
themselves to ensure their good health and that of their babies. Pregnant
women should always seek proper medical service before, during and after

delivery,

Local health records show that mortality among mothers and infants are
much higher among mothers who did not undergo any pre-natal care or did not
seek medical assistance at time of delivery. Undetected illnesses of mothers
during pregnancy pose certain risk of complications that can lead to potentially
serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. These incidents usually
happen to rural and urban poor families.

‘The establishment of birthing center in every barangay nationwide will
address the medical needs of our pregnant women especially those whose
family income is within poverty line.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended,

LUCY TORRES-GOMEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, __ 453

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BIRTHING CENTER
IN EVERY BARANGAY NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A birthing center is hereby established in every barangay
nationwide under the supervision of the Department of Health. Birthing centers
shall provide free medical services and assistance to pregnant women. "\

SEC. 2. The Center shall have the following personnel:

a. One (1) physician who is a bonafide member of the medical
profession; and

b, Two (2) midwives who shall have rendered at least two (2) years of
excellent performance appraisal for their service in any government hospital or

private health institution.


SEC. 3 The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Health, Thereafter,
such sum as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of
the birthing centers shall be included in the annual budget of the respective city
or municipality where the birthing centers are located,

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 199

Introduced by Honorable 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 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.

This bill proposes to formally establish a National High School in Barangay
Banahao, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte to be known as Banahao National High
School. There is an evident need for the formal establishment of the requested high
school in this part of the Municipality. For the longest time students have to go mostly by
foot to far poblacion where Baybay City National High School is located, it is seven (7)
kilometers of rough road. The establishment of Banahao National High School will
directly benefit the students of Barangay Banahao (with 3 Sitios), to include eight (8)
more neighboring Barangays namely, Kabalasan (2 Sitios), Bidlinan (1 Sitio), San Juan
(3 Sitios), Pansagan, Mahayahay (1 Sitio), Sapa and Biasong.

This proposed measure aims to do justice to the youth of this Barangay and its
neighboring communities 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 worthy measure is earnestly sought.

‘
JOSE ¢ARLOS L. CARI +


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nol39

By Honorable Jose Carlos L. Cari

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

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

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

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the establishment of said National 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,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
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Quezon City, Metro Manila Dat

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

: gai REGISTRATION UNIT
HOUSE BILL NO joa BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that each local government
unit shall have the power to create its own sources of revenue and to levy taxes,
fees, and charges (Section 5, Article X). This has been adopted in Section 129 of
the Local Government Code. Thus, all local government units are granted
general taxing powers, as well as other revenue-raising powers like the
imposition of service fees and charges, in addition to those specifically granted to
each of the local government units.

Telecommunication companies primarily operate through their cell sites
in a particular area to provide service to its customers. These cell sites are
necessary in order for telecommunication companies to generate revenues. As a
matter of fact, local government units where their respective cell sites are
located have the obligation to provide protection to the telecommunication
companies without receiving any direct benefit, such as permits in establishing
cell sites.

Undeniably, telecommunication companies, through their cell sites
located all over the Philippines’ territory are generating large income. Records
from the Bureau of Internal Revenue show that telecommunications giants are
among the Top 100 large taxpayers.

Hence, it is but necessary and equitable to require reasonable business
permits in order for these cell sites to be established in the locality where they
are situated.

The proposed bill aims to help the local governments to raise revenue
resources of its own with the end in view of making them independent from the
internal revenue allotment.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of the proposed measure is
earnestly requested.

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._9.44

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

AN ACT
REQUIRING ALL TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES TO SECURE
BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNITS WHERE THEIR RESPECTIVE CELL SITES ARE LOCATED

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

SECTION. 1. Business Permits Required of Telecommunications
Companies. - No telecommunications company shall operate within the
Philippines without securing business permits from the local government
units where their respective cell sites are located.

SECTION 2. Authority of Local Government Units to require Business
Permits. - All local government units shall have the authority to impose
business taxes of not more than one-fourth (1/4) of one percent (1%) of
their gross revenues generated by cell sites operating within their
respective jurisdiction.

SECTION 3. Effectivity- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
DATE:
TIME FAbe

vil Republic of the Philippines

i HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
il Quezon City
| i First Regular Session REGISTRATION UNIT
Wa | SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS | BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE
House Bill No. 362 ;

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

While individual income taxpayers are currently being extended an additional

I exemption of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000) for each dependent, not exceeding

HT four (4), under the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), the advent of the K+12 |

Hf curriculum of the Department of Education negates the relief being provided by the tax

| break, as the additional two years of basic education certainly entails more expenses for

| parents who are also taxpayers. The additional cost of education will be accepted by

parents because of our cultural premium on the value of education, not only for

| completing the basic curriculum, but much more for the value of a professional degree
Ht for their children.

To ease the burden on parents, the government should provide them with more tax
reliefs for qualified dependents. As an offsetting mechanism for the additional two years
of basic education, the undersigned proposes that the age ceiling for qualified dependents

i be likewise increased by two more years, hence, from the present twenty-one (21) years i
to twenty-three (23) years. The measure, if favorably considered, will positively impact

il on the dependents’ education and answer for their other basic needs, while providing

| additional financial support to parents, particularly those who are single and have sole {

custody of the dependent child or children.

The passage of this timely bill is most respectfully sought.

MARIA (NS. ZAMORA



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
362

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

AN ACT
AMENDING CHAPTER VII, SECTION 35 (B) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE (NIRC), AS AMENDED, BY INCREASING THE AGE
CEILING FOR A QUALIFIED DEPENDENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Chapter VII, Section 35 (B) of the National Internal Revenue Code
(NIRC) is hereby amended to read as follows:

XXX

For purposes of this Subsection, a “dependent” means a legitimate,
illegitimate or legally adopted child chiefly dependent upon and livingwith the
taxpayer is such dependent is not more than TWENTY-THREE (23) years of
age, unmarried and not gainfully employed or if such dependent, regardless of
age, is incapable of self-support because of mental or physical defect.

XXX,

SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6, This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Republic of the Pi RECEI
HOUSE OF REPRES! S para 3l

Quezon

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HOUSE BILL NO. (49 _

Introduced oy REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY N.

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Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBER’

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Crimes disturb the order of society. The alarming rise of heinous crimes in our
country calls for the reimposition of the capital punishment. The death penalty is said to
be the strongest deterrent society has against such crimes. It aims to restore order and
adequately punishes criminals. The death penalty also serves as retribution for victims

and their families.

Since the government has the highest interest in preventing heinous crime, it
should use the strongest punishment available to deter unlawful acts -- the death

losing their own life.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is e:

HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS
4" District, Surigao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE PHILIPPINES
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5 13

Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS:

AN ACT RE-IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON CERTAIN HEINOUS CRIMES,
REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9346, AND REVIVING REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 7659, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165, IN SO FAR AS THE IMPOSITION OF THE
DEATH PENALTY IS CONCERNED, AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8177, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 9346, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting The Imposition Of
Death Penalty In The Philippines’, is hereby repealed;

SECTION 2. Republic Act No. 7659, otherwise known as “An Act To Impose The Death Penalty
On Certain Heinous Crimes, Amending For The Purpose The Revised Penal Laws, As
Amended, Other Special Penal Laws, And For Other Purposes” is hereby revived, except for
Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 24, which have been repealed by subsequent laws;

SECTION 3. Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs
Act of 2002”, is hereby revived in so far as the imposition of death penalty is concerned.

SECTION 4, Section 11, No. 5 of R.A. No. 9165 is hereby amended as follows:
"SEC. 14: xxx

(5) 10 grams or more of methamphetamine hydrochloride or ‘shabu’;

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SECTION 5. Republic Act No. 8177, otherwise known as “An Act Designating Death By Lethal
Injection As The Method Of Carrying Out Capital Punishment, Amending For The Purpose
Article 81 Of The Revised Penal Code, As Amended By Section 24 Of Republic Act No. 7659",
is hereby revived;
SECTION 6. If, for any reason or reasons, any part of the provision of this Act shall be held to
be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete

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

Approved.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Republic of the Philippin:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. _ bee

Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare March 24 of every year as a special non-working holiday in the
City of Ligao, Province of Albay, in commemoration of its founding anniversary.

Since it is a special non-working holiday, most if not all of the city populace will be able
to participate in the scheduled activities for that day such as contests, trade exhibits, and games,
and others, without those employed worrying about loss of personal income during that day.

It is worth noting that during the previous Sixteenth Congress, this bill was approved on
‘Third Reading at the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, the Senate was not able to act on

it on time.
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In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

622
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT

DECLARING MARCH 24 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN
THE CITY OF LIGAO, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. March 24 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in
the City of Ligao, Province of Albay, 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, }

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

Time: __3>
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS By:

1st Regular Session

House Bill No. 924

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Introduced by Hon. Francis Gerald Aguinaldo Abaya

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The roots of the municipality of Rosario can be traced as far back to the 22"
of October 1845, when the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria promulgated
a Decree for the establishment of a new town, now known as General Trias.
Originally a part of this town, Rosario was formally called Tejero, from the Spanish
word “tejer” which means “to weave", for the main occupation of women was the
weaving of fish nets. The locality was also known as Salinas, from the Spanish word
“sal” or salt, for the making of salt was also one of the town’s important industries.
One year after the founding of the Santissimo Rosario Parish, it became an
independent municipality. Rosario was finally named in honor of their patron saint,
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary on the year 1846.

Since 2007, the people of Rosario have been celebrating their founding
anniversary through a unified and recognized proclamation and promotion of the
Holy Rosary Parish Church and the famous tinapang Salinas.

This bill therefore seeks to declare October 22 of every year as a special non-
working holiday in Cavite City to enable its residents and local officials to fully
participate in the festivities prepared by the City Government in order to
commemorate the foundation of their municipality.

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

FRANCIS GERALD AGUIN.
Representative, First 0



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

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House Bill No. S28

Introduced by Hon. Francis Gerald Aguinaldo Abaya

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR A_ SPECIAL
NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF
CAVITE IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. October 22 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-
working holiday in the Municipality of Rosario, Province of Cavite in commemoration
of its founding anniversary.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines ome .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVRS a ; ann
Quezon City |

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _624

Introduced by Honorable Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a vocational and technical school in Barangay
Nasisi, Ligao City, Province of Albay, to be known as the Ligao City National
Technical-Vocational High School.

Ligao City is just one among the several cities in our country which has
no public vocational school, despite its growing need for services and expert
technical manpower. The city has a large youth population which comprises a
substantial number of out-of-school youth who are unable to avail of
increasingly expensive schools of higher education. However, the desire to
improve their lot remains steadfast in their hearts and minds. Given the chance,
they can show their potential and prove their worth in uplifting their economic
condition and in helping accelerate the country's development. The
establishment of a vocational and technical school in the city will afford them
the opportunity to develop skills which in tum shall bring about increased job
opportunities and higher wage benefits.

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

FERNANDO V. LEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 624

Introduced by Honorable Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY NASISI, LIGAO CITY, PROVINCE OF
ALBAY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE LIGAO CITY NATIONAL
TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national technical-vocational high school in
Barangay Nasisi, Ligao City, Province of Albay, to be known as the Ligao City
National Technical-Vocational High School.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Ligao City National
Technical-Vocational High School, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the rcessary rules and
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or ip a national newspaper of general circulation.

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Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15% and 16” Congress, seeks to
convert the Rosario-Tubao Road in the Province of La Union into a national road.

The Second District of La Union is the gateway to the North. Many residents,
visitors, entrepreneurs and most especially the farmers prefer to travel by land to reach
the Ilocos region and Baguio City. Farmers especially need roads that are in good
condition to take their produce to the markets in a fast and efficient manner, However,
some provincial roads are not properly maintained mainly due to lack of funds. The
deplorable condition of some of these roads poses a hazard to the public and a hindrance
to the growth of the area.

It is thus imperative that the government provide roads that are in tip-top condition
to afford convenient, quick and safe travel for all. This will definitely boost the economy
of the District and accessibility to the rest of the Province.

What would further enhance the productivity of the region would be the
nationalization of some of its roads. Doing so would improve the economic activities of
the area and businesses could continue even during inclement weather and at times when
other roads are damaged.

This bill then seeks to convert the Rosario-Tubao road into a national road. The

problems aforementioned will be resolved with this conversion as support will be


available from the national government and through funds allocated for congressional
districts

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought

SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.
Second District, La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 682

Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN AC
CONVERTING THE ROSARIO - TUBAO ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF
LA UNION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Rosario-Tubao Road in the Province of La Union 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 fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Offficial Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pate: 04
Quezon City, Metro Manila eee

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 954

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Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under the second sentence of the third paragraph of Section 5,
Article VI, of the 1987 Philippine Constitution it is provided that “xx
Each city with a population of at least two hundred fifty thousand, or
each province, shall have at least one representative.”

The National Statistics Office (now PSA) has certified that as of
August 1, 2015, the City of Calamba in the Province of Laguna has a
total population of 454,486. Under the Constitution therefore
Calamba City is legally entitled to have one representative of its own
in Congress, unlike the present set-up where it shares one
representation with the City of Cabuyao and the municipalities of Los
Banos and Bay (collectively) as the Second District of Laguna.

It must be noted that Calamba’s legal entitlement to its own
representative is long overdue having ripened long before August 1,
2015 (when its population already reached 454,486). Considering also
that Calamba City is a first class city in the Province of Laguna which
serves, at the same time, as the seat of the Regional Government
Center of the entire Calabarzon Region, the timeliness of this measure
is rendered more evident.

In view thereof, the early approval of this bill is most earnestly

sought.

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'UIN M. CHIPECO, JR.
resentative
Second District of Laguna

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

995
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE CITY OF CALAMBA FROM THE SECOND
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA TO
CONSTITUTE THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF CALAMBA

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

SECTION 1. Lone Legislative District. — The City of Calamba is
hereby separated from the Second Legislative District of the Province of
Laguna to constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Calamba,
which shall commence in the next national election after the effectivity of

this Act.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. — The incumbent
Representative of the present Second Legislative District of the Province
of Laguna shall continue to represent the said district until the expiration

of his term of office.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Elections
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act

within thirty (30) days after its effectivity


SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, rules and regulations which

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

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

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

Approved,