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Republic of the Philippines
I-lOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH
CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.
3030
Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon
A
ACT
AME
DING REPUBLIC
ACT NUMBERED
EIGHTY-FOUR
HUNDRED
NINETY-
TWO, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ACT
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives
of the Philippines
in
Congress assembled:
SECTION
1.
Section 26 of Republic Act No. 8492 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 26.
Revolving Fund.
- A PORTION
OF [T]the income of
the Museum
IN [not exceeding]
the amount of FIVE [Two] Million Pesos
[(P2,000,000)]
(P5,000,000)
derived
from
the
proceeds
of
the
sales
of
reproductions,
cultural items, publications,
creation, restoration, conservation,
identification,
authentication,
earnings from planetarium
programs, and other
auxiliary services shall be constituted
as a revolving fund for the use of the
Museum.
EVERY FIVE YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVITY
OF THIS ACT, THE
NATIONAL
ECONOMIC
AND DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
SHALL
ADJUST THIS AMOUNT TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN THE VALUE
OF THE CURRENCY.
IN THE FIRST
YEAR
OF EFFECTIVITY
OF THIS
ACT,
THE
MUSEUM
SHALL SPEND THE AMOUNT NECESSARY,
SUBJECT
TO
GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT
RULES
AND
PROCEDURES,
TO
UPGRADE AND MODERNIZE
THEIR COMMUNICATION
FACILITIES;
IN
THE
SECOND
AND
THIRD
YEARS,
ITS
TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES.
THE MUSEUM
SHALL ALSO SPEND THE AMOUNTS
NECESSARY,
FOR THE FIRST TEN (10) YEARS OF THE EFFECTIVITY
OF THIS ACT, TO REPAIR AND REHABILITATE
THE STRUCTURES
AND FACILITIES
THAT HOUSE
ITS OFFICES,
COLLECTIONS
AND
ACQUISITIONS,
. TO
INCREASE
THE
LEVEL
OF
SECURITY
IT
CURRENTL Y
EMPLOYS,
AND
TO
UPDA TE
ITS
INSURANCE
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

3229

House Bill No.___*

Introduced by HON. RODOLFO G. BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The need for the creation of additional branches of the Metropolitan Trial
Court within the National Capital Region grows more evident with each passing year
The continuously burgeoning population in the region has brought about a correlative
increase in the number of civil and criminal cases in the said courts. This has put to
task the capability of the said courts to effect the speedy resolution of cases to the
detriment of the litigants and our justice system. In Muntinlupa City alone, the
present backlog of its lone court of, more or less, 3,600 cases does not speak very well
of the administration of justice.

Thus, this bill proposes the creation of five (5) additional branches of the
Metropolitan Trial Courts, with seats in Muntinlupa City. With the additional
branches, it is envisioned that the people of Muntinlupa City will enjoy an more
improved quality of life by making the courts immediately accessible and ensuring
the speedy and efficient administration of justice.

The approval of this measure is earnestly sought in view of the foregoing

premises.
RODOLFOG BIAZON

Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 8229

Introduced by HON, RODOLFO G. BIAZON

AN ACT
CREATING FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT
RANCHES FOR THE CITY OF MUNTINLUPA, AMENDING FOR THE
VURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG, 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN
«so THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, APPROPRIATING
"NDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 27, Chapter III of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 27. Metropolitan Trial Courts of the National Capital Region. -
There shall be a Metropolitan Trial Court in the National Capital Region, to be
known as the Metropolitan Trial Court of Metro Manila, which shall be
composed of [ninety-five (95)] ONE HUNDRED (100) branches. There shall
be:

“XXX

[One] SIX (6) branchES [(Branch LXXX)] for the City of
Muntinlupa, with seats thereat;

Xxx’

Sec. 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the additional five (5) branches of the
Metropolitan Trial Court in the City of Muntinlupa with seats thereat,


Sec. 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in coordination with the Secretary of
Justice shall immediately include in its program the operationalization of the five (5)
additional Metropolitan Trial courts in the City of Muntinlupa, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction,
executive orders, rules and regulations, or any part thereof inconsistent with this Act shall be
amended or modified accordingly.

Sec. 5, Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3723

Introduced by Representative Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
4" District, Bulacan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 14 Article Il of the 1987 Constitution states: “The State recognizes the role of
women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of
women and men.”

However, this fundamental equality before the law between men and women is proved
inutile because of certain provisions of our laws which give preference to men over
women. On matters of parental authority over the persons of their common children
under Article 211 of the Family Code, the father’s decision shall prevail in case of
disagreement. The law gives undue advantage to the husband over the wife. The
provision therefore must be corrected by way of legislative amendment.

Under the proposed amendment, in case of disagreement between the spouses, judicial
action is available subject to the requirement of earnest efforts toward a compromise
under Article 151 of the Family Code.

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

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__ 3723

Introduced by Representative Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
4” District, Bulacan

AN ACT STRENGTHENING WOMEN’S RIGHTS BY REMOVING THE
PREFERENCE OF THE FATHER, IN CASE OF DISAGREEMENT, IN THE
EXERCISE OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE
ARTICLE 211 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 211 of Executive Order No. 209 is hereby amended as follows:

Art. 211. The father and the mother shall jointly exercise parental
authority over the persons of their common children. [In case of
disagreement, the father’s decision shall prevail, unless there is a judicial
order to the contrary.]

Children shall always observe respect and reverence towards their parents
and are obliged to obey them as long as the children are under parental
authority.

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act, or any part thereof, is
declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the
other provisions.


SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
proclamations, rules, regulations, issuances, and enactments or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its
complete publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3689

Introduced by HON. ANA CRISTINA S. GO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 6972, the Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection
of Children Act, was enacted for the purpose of establishing day care centers in
every barangay in the country. Said Act, among others, enumerates the

qualifications required of day care workers and the compensation to be received by
them,

There is a continuing increased desire to have quality child care made
available. The awareness for quality child care had escalated and there is now a
need to redefine its roles and responsibilities. Through the years it has become
apparent that at least one day care worker should at least be a graduate of
education and trained in handling children in order to better manage their
educational needs even at such tender age. While there is no urgent need for a
formal curficulum, there should at least be basic toddler modules as the children
being catered to by day care centers are in their formative years.

In addition, day care workers should receive the appropriate pay for their
services. An adjustment should be made as to the salary and other benefits being
given to them.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought

ANA CRISTINA S. GO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3689

Introduced by HON. ANA CRISTINA S. GO

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6972, THE “BARANGAY-LEVEL
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT”,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. All day care centers should be staffed with at least one
day care worker who is a college graduate of a course in education.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education and the Department of Social
Welfare and Development shall put together and implement a training
program for day care workers centering on the cognitive skills development
and mental stimulation of children. Completion of the training program shall be
@ pre-requisite before employment in a day care center.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education shall formulate and develop a
basic instructional module that present readily comprehendible information to
be used by day care workers in all day care centers for the cognitive skills
development and mental stimulation of children.

SEC. 4. All day care workers shall be justly compensated and receive a
‘salary not lower than the minimum wage and other benefits provided for under

existing civil service laws, rules and regulations.


SEC. 5. The appropriation necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be included in the budget of the implementing agency the year following

its enactment into law.

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 8996

Introduced by HON. IRWIN C. TIENG
and HON. MARIANO MICHAEL M. VELARDE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Carjacking has become an even more gruesome crime these days. People
lose not only their cars but their lives as well. Targets of this terrifying scourge
nowadays are car dealers who try to sell rather ry cars. The victims are not
only shot but apparently charred beyond recognition. It has become such that
selling cars these days seems a death-defying chore.

With the increasing incidence of camapping and other motor vehicle
related crimes, the need for a more effective and efficient system of penalizing
and preventing these crimes arises. The ruthless camappers and killers deserve
heavy penalty.

This bill seeks to amend the Republic Act No. 6539 (“The Anti-Camapping
Act of 1972”) by increasing the imposable penalty to curb these brutal and
merciless criminals and protect the society.

Thus the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

IN C. TIENG MARIANO MICHAEL M. VELARDE


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3996

Introduced by HON. IRWIN C. TIENG
and HON. MARIANO MICHAEL M. VELARDE

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6539
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ANTI-CARNAPPING ACT OF 1972” AS
AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7659

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

SECTION 1. Amendment - Section 14 of Republic Act No. 6539,
otherwise known as the “Anti-Camapping Act of 1972” as amended by Republic
Act No. 7659 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Sec. 14. Penalty for Camapping. - THE PENALTY OF RECLUSION
PERPETUA SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON any person who is found guilty of
camapping, as this term is defined in Section Two of this Act, [shall,] irrespective
of the value of motor vehicle taken[, be punished by imprisonment for not less
than fourteen years and eight months and not more than seventeen years
and four months, when the carnapping is committed without violence or
intimidation of persons, or force upon things; and by imprisonment for not
less than seventeen years and four months and not more than thirty years,
when the carnapping is committed by means of violence against or
intimidation of any person, or force upon things]; and the penalty of reciusion
perpetua to death shall be imposed when the owner, driver or occupant of the
carapped motor vehicle is killed or raped in the course of the commission of the
carnapping or on the occasion thereof.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — Any laws, executive orders, presidential
decrees, ordinances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__ 8029

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill intends to lower by way of an amendment the maximum permissible
truck loadings in the country provided under Section 6 of Republic Act No. 8794.

The reason for this amendment is to ease standard road design and usage
considering that the Philippines has one of the highest maximum permissible truck
loadings per single axle load, which is at 13,500 kilograms, in the world.

=
on CEB,
‘ADOR H. ESCUDERO III

Representative
1* District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3020

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO IL

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794

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

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 8794 is hereby amended to read as

follows:

“Section 6. Penalty for Overloading — An amount equivalent to twenty
five (25%) of the MVUC shall be imposed on trucks and trailers for loading
beyond their prescribed gross vehicle weight: provided, That no axle load shall
exceed TWELVE THOUSAND (12,000KGS) KILOGRAMS.”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive issuances, and rules and

regulation inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. kffectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in at least (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo.__ 3645

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

benefits of thirty percent (30%) to peyisi from work-related
permanent disabilities or work-related ease their families of
financial burdens or inflationary presswres owing to their impairment or death.

Hence, the passage of this bil
employees is earnestly prayed for.

ell as government


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No._9645

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3017

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H.

CUDERO II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to allow persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age to take
government licensure examinations.

A number of government licensure examinations require the applicant to be at least
twenty-one (21) years of age which was the age of majority before. Currently, the age of
majority has been lowered to eighteen (18) years.

Increasing number of students graduate from college at ages below twenty-one (21)
years. It is not unusual nowadays to have college graduates who are eighteen or nineteen years
old.

Inas much as the age of majority is eighteen (18) years, it is but logical to harmonize this
age of majority with the age requirement for government examinations.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Thcacdie 2
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO IT

Representatives
1" District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Ci

15™ CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3017

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

AN ACT
ALLOWING APPLICANTS WHO ARE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE
TO TAKE GOVERNMENT LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS,

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

SECTION 1. Any applicant who is at least eighteen (18) years of age is allowed to
take Government licensure examinations;

2. The Professional Regulations Commission shall, within sixty (60) days after the
effectivity of this Act, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act;

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders and other issuance or parts inconsistent
with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly;

|. Separability Clause. In the event any portion or provision of this Act is
stitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby
shall remain in force and in effect;

SEC. 5, Effectivity. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in
at least two (2) newspaper of national circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
15th Congress
First Regular Session
t"l 4 c r:
HOUSE BILL No. 0
u.
Introduced
by: HONORABLEDARYLGRACEJ. ABAYON
AT (Aangat Tayo), Partytist Representative
EXPLANATORYNOTE
The attached bill seeks to grant a commutable
five (5) working days leave
of
absence,
with
pay,
in
addition
to
existing
leave
benefits
granted,
to
government
and private employees, in case of death of any of his/her relative by
consanguinity
or affinity
within
the first
civil degree such as parent,
spouse,
brother,
sister,
son
or
daughter.
This
will
assure
the
employee
concerned
adequate time to take care of the needs attendant
to the death of his/her
loved
one, while providing him an opportunity
to commiserate with his closed relatives.
By tradition,
Filipinos are known to have strong family ties and any death in
the family
is treated
with
deepest
sympathy.
Relatives,
neighbors
and friends
come all the way from the provinces, cities and towns to convey their sorrow and
sympathy.
The death of any member of the family deplete the financial
resources of
concerned employees, making it almost impossible to raise needed funds. Thus,
there is a need for support from their employers, either from the government
or
from the private sector.
Hence, approval of the attached bill is earnestly requested.
DAR~.ABAYON


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
15th Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.
3467
Introduced
by: HONORABLEDARYLGRACEJ. ABAYON
AT (Aangat Tayo), Partylist Representative
AN ACT
TO GRANT
A COMMUTABLE
FIVE WORKING
DAYS
LEAVE OF ABSENCE,
WITH
PAY,
IN
ADDITION
TO EXISTING
LEAVE BENEFITS
GRANTED
TO
GOVERNMENT
AND
PRIVATE
EMPLOYEES,
IN
CASE
OF DEATH
OF ANY
MEMBER
OF HIS/HER
FAMILY.
Be it
enacted
by
the
Senate
and
House of Representatives
of
the
Philippines in Congress assembled;
SECTION 1. A commutable
five (5) working days leave of absence, with pay
in addition
to existing
leave benefits,
is hereby accorded to all government
and
private
employees,
in case of death
of any member
of his or her family
by
consanguinity
or affinity within the first civil degree.
SEC. 2. The Civil service
Commission
and the Department
of Labor and
Employment
shall, within
thirty
days from
the effectivity
of this act, issue the
implementing
rules
and
regulations
for
government
and
private
employees,
respectively.
SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions,
rules and
regulations,
or any part thereof
inconsistent
herewith
are deemed
repealed
or
modified accordingly.
SEC. 4. This Act shall, take effect fifteen
(15)
days from
the date of its
publication
in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
e. unify, rationalize and strengthen the implementation, coordination activities and
mechanisms
on
agricultural
and
fisheries
mechanization
programs
and
projects; and
f. deliver integrated support services to farmers, fisherfolk and other stakeholders,
and assist them to be able to viably operateand manage their agricultural and
fisheries mechanization projects.
SECTION
3. Definition
of Terms:
a. Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery - refers to machinery and equipment for
the production, ' harvesting, processing, storage, manufacture, preserving,
transporting and distribution of agricultural and fisheries products. It includes
but is not limited to tractors and their attachments, power tillers, seeders,
transplanters,
windmills,
harvesting
machines,
crop
protection
and
maintenance equipment, irrigation equipment and accessories, greenhouses
and
other
thermal
conditioning
equipment,
livestock
equipment,
fishery
equipment,
slaughtering
equipment,
meat/fishery
and
crop
processing
equipment, post harvest machines such as milling machines,' dryer, threshers,
grain and other strippers, agricultural transport machinery and storage facilities
including cold storage, reefer vans, slaughter houses and fishing boats of three
(3) gross tons or less. New agricultural and fishery machinery includes newly
imported as well as one that has not been used since its date of manufacture;
b. Agricultural
and Fisheries Mechanization - is the development,
adoption,
assembly, manufacture and application of appropriate, location-specific and
cost-effective
agricultural
and fisheries
machinery
using
human, animal,
mechanical,
electrical,
renewable
and other nonconventional
sources
of
energy for agricultural production and postharvest/postproduction operations
consistent with agronomic conditions and for efficient and economic farm and
fishery management towards modernization of agriculture and fisheries;
c. Ago-Industrial Processing - shall include local activity or series of activities to
maintain
or raise the. quality or Change the form or characteristics
of
aqricultural, fisheries and forestry products. It also includes but not limited to
cleaning, sorting, grading, mixing, milling, canning, dressing, Slaughtering,
freezing, pasteurizing, conditioning, packaging, repacking and transporting of
said products;
d. Fishing Boat - any boat, ship or other watercraft of three (3) gross tons or less,
equipped to be used for taking of fishery species or aiding or assisting one (1)
or more vessels in the performance of any activity relating to fishing, including
but not limited to, preservation, supply, storage, refrigeration, transportation
and! or processing;
e. Program - refers to the National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program;
f.
Department - refers to the Department of Agriculture;
g. Secretary - refers to the Secretary of Agriculture;
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 3409
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers in the Philippines not only shoulder the task of providing
better education to the country’s students, they also endure hardships in the
performance of their functions.

Teachers are “not allowed” to be let their personal problems get in the
way of their profession. Even if they are experiencing problems, they report to
their classrooms and muster enough courage to put on a happy face and
touch the hearts, minds and lives of their students

Also, it is no secret that there are teachers in the Philippines who risk
life and limb just to be able to teach deserving students in far-flung areas not
connected by roads and areas which do not even have proper classrooms.
They even teach in war-torn areas where they are in constant danger of being
killed or kidnapped.

Teaching is a passion and somebody must love to teach in order to do
it well. As such, teachers should be rewarded in any way possible.

In line with the celebration on the World Teachers’ Day on the 5" of
October annually ever since 1994, the Philippines should also celebrate on
the same day, the National Teachers’ Day.

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

EZ

RUFYS B. RODKIGU!
wig aes JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 3409
AN ACT

DECLARING OCTOBER 5 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL
TEACHERS’ DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby recognized that teachers play a very important
role in the lives of the youth and all the students in the Philippines.

SECTION 2. October 5 of every year is hereby declared as National

Teachers’ Day.

SECTION 3. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance

of this occasion:
(a)

(b)
(co)

(d)

()

Heads of — government agencies and
instrumentalities, government-owned and
controlled corporations, local government units,
and employers in the private sector shall, together
with their employees, organize, engage, or
Participate in activities designed to raise public
awareness on this Act and promote its objectives;
Schools are encourage to hold activities and
programs led by students to honor their teachers;
Students are encouraged to say "Thank you" to at
least one teacher who has made a difference in
his/her life. Students are encouraged to write a
letter or send a card to their teacher;

All Department of Education divisions will mobilize
the community and commercial establishments in
paying tribute to teachers by giving them discounts
or freebies or even special promos for teachers;
and

Publishers of local newspapers and magazines are
encouraged to highlight this event;

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

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 3006

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to include any treaty or internationally or executive
agreement to which the Philippine government is a signatory, in the scope
and application of procurement laws, amending for the purpose Republic Act
(RA) No. 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform
Act.”

Section 4 of RA 9184 expressly excludes any treaty or intemational or
executive agreement on the procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and
consulting services regardless of source of funds, whether local or foreign.
Hence, bilateral agreements or foreign funded projects signed by the
Philippine Government, like the National Broadband Network (NBN) and ZTE
Co. contracts, are most likely to end up in controversy on account on onerous:
terms which are beyond the ambit of our procurement laws.

The proposed measure seeks to ensure that international or executive
agreements, which are contractual in nature, should adhere to our
procurement processes, particularly the provisions of RA 9184 and its
implementing rules and regulations and that these agreements are performed
strictly according to specifications.

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

RUFYS B. IGUEZ

MAXIMO 5. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES d
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B, Rodriguez, Jr.

3006

House Bill No.

AN ACT
INCLUDING ANY TREATY OR INTERNATIONAL OR EXECUTIVE
AGREEMENT IN THE SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE PHILIPPINE
PROCUREMENT LAWS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT”

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

SEC. 1. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9184 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Sec. 4. Scope and Application. — This Act shall apply to the
Procurement of Infrastructure Projects, Goods and Consulting
Services, regardless of source of funds, whether local or foreign, by all
branches and instrumentalities of the government, its departments,
offices and agencies, including government-owned and/or controlled
corporations and local government units, subject to the provisions of
Commonwealth Act No. 138

Any treaty or international or executive agreement affecting the
subject matter of this Act to which the Philippine government is a
signatory shall [be observed] LIKEWISE BE GOVERNED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.”

SEC. 2. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

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

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HOUSE BILLNO, 929+

Introduced by:
Rep. Godofredo V. Arquiza and Rep. David L. Kho

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The government should consider designating the second Sunday of
September of each year as National Grandparents Day in order to
acknowledge their importance to the structure of the family in nurturing,
upbringing and education of children. It must be recognized nationally and
should have a goal to educate the youth in the community about the
important contributions seniors have made throughout history.

The purpose of the celebration of the Grandparents Day will be to honor
grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their
children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength,
information, guidance older people can offer.

This bill seeks the establishment of Grandparents Day in order to recognize
the senior citizens and their importance.

GODO! Catt pesoma


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
HOUSE BILLNO._329!

Introduced by:
Rep. Godofredo V. Arquiza and Rep. David L. Kho

AN ACT DESIGNATING SECOND SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL
GRANDPARENTS DAY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Grandparents Day Act
of 2010”

SECTION 2. Second Sunday of September of each year is hereby declared
as National Grand Parents Day in the country.

SECTION 3. All government agencies, including government-owned and
controlled corporations, shall celebrate the National Grandparents Day
through simple and appropriate ceremonies and activities to make the
people aware of importance of seniors to the functions and services offered
by these government instrumentalities.

SECTION 4. All levels of education/learning institutions, both public and
private, shall celebrate the day through simple and appropriate ceremonies
to propagate, particularly among students the grandparents day
consciousness culture that aims at sustainable development in the country.

SECTION 5. A national committee composed of the following shall take the
lead in the preparation and implementation of the guidelines on how to
celebrate the Grandparents Day through simple and appropriate
ceremonies and activities:


[1] Secretary of Department of Social Welfare and Development -
Chairperson;

[2] One (1) representative from each of the following government
agencies as members:

(a) Department of Interior and Local Government;
(b) Department of Education;
(c) Department of Health;

[3] One (1) representative from two (2) non-government
organization with senior citizen advocacy as members, to be
appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Secretary of
Department of Social Welfare and Development.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon it publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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DAVID L. KHO
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3120

Introduced by HON. MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS — VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure proposes to establish a Timbangan ng Bayan Center in all
public markets throughout the country via an appropriate amendment to the
Consumer Act of the Philippines.

Our crippled economy continues to propel prices of prime commodities to
prohibitive heights making it more and more difficuii for the average Filipino
household to afford nutritious meals on their tables. Gripped with seemingly
unending financial crisis, the last thing that our people need is to fall prey to
unscrupulous businessmen who give them much less than precious money's
worth,

By establishing a Timbangan ng Bayan Center in all public markets
nationwide, the buying public will be provided an immediate means of checking
the accuracy of the weight and quantity of the goods they are buying while
dishonest vendors will think twice before committing any irregularity because of
the imminence of getting caught in flagrante delicto.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly

recommended. a

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 3120

Introduced by HON. MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS — VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIMBANGAN
NG BAYAN CENTER IN ALL PUBLIC MARKETS NATIONWIDE, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE, CHAPTER Il OF THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE
PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Chapter il of Republic Act No. 7394 otherwise known
as the Consumer Act of the Philippines is hereby amended to include the
following Article:

Article 62 — A. Establishment of Timbangan ng Bayan Centers.
All local government units, through their provincial, city or municipal
treasurers, shall establish a Timbangan ng Bayan Center in all public
markets nationwide where instruments for determining weights and
measures shall be open for and accessible to any one who wants to verify
the accuracy of the quantity and measurement of the products that they
purchased.

The safekeeping and maintenance of said instruments shall be
under the control and supervision of the Market Supervisor who shall
likewise be in charge of keeping a record of every product found to be
wanting in quantity or substandard in dimension as well as the
circumstances surrounding the sale thereof, including but not limited to,
the name of the buyer, the price paid, and the name of the establishment
where the same was bought including the name of the proprietor or
manager thereof. A certification duly issued by the Market Supervisor or
his authorized representative reflecting the contents of such record shall
be prima facie evidence of violation of the prohibited acts provided in
Article 64.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _—)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No.__ 3388

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the duty of all citizens to acknowledge the goodness of the
Almighty God, be grateful for all His benefits and to humbly implore His
protection, blessings and favors. All forms of authority whether domestic, civil,
state or religious leadership originates from the Almighty God and is ordained
to establish order and harmony in the society.

The Philippines have enjoyed harmonious co-existence in spite to their
differences in religions, cultures, beliefs and political inclinations for a long
period of time resulting to a peaceful City. Therefore, with all the favors and
blessings that Almighty god has bestowed to our country, He deserves to
receive glory, honor and thanksgiving from its citizens.

This bill seeks to declare November 30 of every year as a National
Thanksgiving Day.

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

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _—)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B, Rodriguez and

Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No.__ 3388
AN ACT

DECLARING NOVEMBER 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS A NATIONAL
THANKSGIVING DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby recognized that the through the goodness of
Almighty God, the Philippines has enjoyed peace, growth and prosperity.

SECTION 2. November 30 of every year is hereby declared as
National Thanksgiving Day

SECTION 3. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance

of this occasion:

(a)

(b)

(o)

Heads of — government agencies and
instrumentalities, government-owned and
controlled corporations, local government units,
and employers in the private sector shall, together
with their employees, organize, engage, or
participate in activities designed to raise public
awareness on this Act;

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) shall be
mandated to allocate a minimum of one (1) hour
airtime for programs exclusively raising public
awareness on this occasion. Relative thereto, all
Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pliipinas-
affiliated television and radio networks nationwide
are encouraged to allocate airtime for said
programs;

Publishers of local newspapers and magazines are
encouraged to highlight this event;

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
same to the President and to both the Houses of Congress not later than
March 30 of every year.
SEC
9.
Appropriations. -
The
amount
of Five Million Pesos
(p5,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated as initial fund of the Office. Thereafter,
the amount necessary for the effective implementation
of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60)
days from the approval of this Act, the NIA Administrator
shall issue the
implementing rules and regulations for the effective implementation
of this
ct.
SEC
11.
Repealing
Clause. -
All laws, ordinances,
rules and
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with
this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspaper of general
circulation.
Approved.
(b) Hiring or contracting with professional staff that may include licensed
nurses and social workers to abstract and present individual
case
reviews that omit identifying information
regarding
infant deaths
compared to live births to the case review team.
(c) Developing abstracts of sample infant mortalities and comparative live
births
that
omit identifying
information
and
that identify
social,
economic, cultural, safety, and health system factors that are associated
with
infant
mortality
rates in each community.
The number
of
abstracted cases that must be conducted by each participating coalition
shall be determined by a standard research methodology developed in
conjunction with a public university or college having expertise in
public health.
(d) Presenting
abstracts
that omit identifying information
to its case
review team at least quarterly for their review and discussion.
(4) Develop findings and recommendations
for interventions
and policy
changes to reduce racial disparities in infant mortality.
SEC. 7. Grant Awards.
- The Department shall award annual grants, subject to
specific appropriations
by Congress. The Department shall award at least one (1)
grant to a coalition representing urban communities and at least one (1) grant to a
coalition representing
rural communities. Grant awards shall be given to those
coalitions representing communities with the least infant mortality rates.
SEC. 8. Evaluation
and Reports.
- The Department
shall conduct
an annual
evaluation
of the implementation
of the initiative describing which areas are
participating in the initiative, the number of reviews conducted by each participating
coalition, grant balances, and recommendations
for modifying the initiative. All
participating
coalitions shall produce
a report on their collective findings and
recommendations by January I, 2013, to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, and the Secretary of Health.
SEC. 9. Immunitsj.
- Each participating coalition, its case review team members and
professional staff are immune from liability pursuant to this Act.
SEC. 10. Implementing
Rules.
- The Department
of Health shall develop
the
implementing
rules
and
regulations
necessary
to
effectively implement
the
provisions
of this Act, in collaboration
with other concerned agencies of the
government, thirty (30)days after the effectivity of this Act.
SEC. 11. Authorization
of Appropriation.
- For the purposes of this Act, the sum of
Twenty Million Pesos (P20,OOO,OOO)
for the current fiscal year shall be allotted to the
Department of Health for the proper carrying out of this Act, and such other sums as
may benecessaryfor
each succeeding fiscal year.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 8993

Introduced by HON. ERICO B. AUMENTADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proliferation of high profile and heinous crimes has ignited the call for the
mandatory imposition of the death penalty in capital offenses under the Revised Penal
Code and other penal laws.

Similarly, the cases of carjacking or carnapping with homicide, kidnapping with
homicide, kidnapping for ransom, manufacturing, smuggling, or trafficking of dangerous
or prohibited drugs of not less than five (5) kilograms, and plunder are subjects to such
call

The public outcry resonates throughout the country

For it seems the abolition of the supreme penalty has not deterred the
commission of the crimes. On the contrary, its non-imposition has emboldened the
criminals to pursue their crimes with impunity.

In the light of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly urged of this
August Chamber.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 9993

Introduced by HON. ERICO B. AUMENTADO

AN ACT
IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON CARNAPPING WITH HOMICIDE,
KIDNAPPING WITH HOMICIDE OR FOR RANSOM, MANUFACTURING,
SMUGGLING, OR TRAFICKING OF DANGEROUS OR PROHIBITED DRUGS, AND
PLUNDER CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

Section 1. The death penalty shall be imposed in all capital offenses committed
as defined under the Revised Penal Code and other penal laws, to wit
Carnapping with homicide;
Kidnapping with homicide or rape;
Kidnapping for ransom
Manufacturing of dangerous or prohibited drugs;
. Smuggling of dangerous or prohibited drugs:

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Trafficking of dangerous or prohibited drugs of not less than five (5)
kilograms; and
g. Plunder.

Section 2. All laws inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, amended and
modified accordingly.

Section 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
official gazette

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

15% Congress
1st Regular Session

House Bill No. 3152

Introduced by HON. TOMAS R. OSMENA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to institutionalize the observance of long holidays from
December 25 ~ January 1 as special non-working days.

Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No. 292, as amended,
otherwise known as the “Administrative Code of 1987”, lists among its regular
holidays, January 1 as New Year's Day, December 25 being Christmas Day,
December 30 as Jose Rizal Day, and December 31 as Nationwide Special
Holiday being the last day of the year.

It should be emphasized that excluding Saturday and Sunday, there are
only two working days in the eight days affected by this bill. To make up for
the two days, this bill seeks to also declare the two Saturdays preceding
December 25 as regular working days. This should put to rest therefore, the
economic factors like lost productivity businessmen are worried about.

The holiday season in December is the time for spending precious
moments with loved ones. It is a season that families look forward to every
year. It is the time to go back to the roots by the labor sector, a time also to
spend and bond together as a family in any destination of choice. By extending
the holidays to include these eight days, family solidarity will be strengthened.
On the part of factory owners and other businessmen, they will have ample
time to perform their year-end inventory of goods and other assets during the
two Saturdays before December 25.

Foregoing considered, early approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ih

TOMAS R. OSMENA



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

15% Congress
1st Regular Session

House Bill No, __ 3152

Introduced by HON. TOMAS R. OSMENA

AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER 25 - 31 AND JANUARY 1
AS SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS

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

SECTION 1. The eight (8) working days from December 25 - 31 and
January 1 shall be observed as non-working holidays. For this purpose, the

two Saturdays preceding December 25 shall be regular working days.

SECTION 2, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its

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

Approved,

Nurs