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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__ 2856.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers are the second parents of our children. They mold our
children to become good and responsible persons. Their work site is not limited
to the classroom. Aside from the backbreaking work of handling classes and
dealing with a large number of students, teachers also have to prepare lesson
plans, interact with students outside of the classroom, and perform other jobs
that may be assigned by the principal or superior,

In a way, teachers perform a regular eight-hour work shift just like any
average laborer. Six hours of that shift are spent in the lecture hall, and two
hours are spent in lesson-plan preparation, lecture planning and student-parent
consultations. Considering the large number of students in a public school
class, plus the irritants that come with the system-cramped or altogether non-
existent classrooms, the lack of instructional aids such as blackboard, chalk
and textbooks, public school teachers are laboring under all sorts of pressure
and working against all odds to deliver educational service.

This bill seeks to limit the class hours of public school teachers from
eight (8) hours to six (6) hours so that they can devote more time to lesson-plan
preparation and curricular development.

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

RUFUS B. IRIGUEZ

Wp

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_2908

AN ACT
LIMITING THE CLASS HOURS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
TO SIX (6) HOURS

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — \t is the declared policy of the state
to protect the welfare of public school teachers and to raise the quality of basic
education.

Section 2. Limit of School Hours of Public School Teachers. - To
promote the welfare of the public school teachers and to raise the quality of
basic education, the school hours shall be limited to six (6) hours only.

Section. 3. Appropriations. The necessary budget to implement this
Act shall be included in the 2011 budget of the Department of Education.

Section 4. Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Education
shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of the
provisions of this Act

Section 5. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act or
any part thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are
separable from the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
House Bill No._ ©4284

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Family Code of the Philippines as enacted precisely to address issues
‘surrounding marriage, and the family and more importantly to protect and promote
the welfare and interest of children, through provisions that are vigilant over the
granting of their rights, status and privileges.

Unfortunately, when Executive Order No. 209 was enacted there was an
omission in Article 73. The omission totally varied the provision, its application and
effects. As it now stands, Article 73 departs from the intent of the framers of the
Family Code.

This bill seeks to restore in Article 73 the original language proposed and
approved by the Code Commission as found in the 8 November 1986 Committee
Meeting Minutes. It is also seeks to restore a thoroughly studied provision which
best serves the needs of our countrymen

Hence, immediate enactment of this bill is hereby sought.

MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative, 1$* District
City of Marikina


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 248 1

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 209 ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY
CODE, ARTICLE 73, ON THE CHARGE AGAINST THE COMMUNITY
PROPERTY OF AN OBLIGATION OF A SPOUSE WHO PRACTICES A
PROFESSION

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

SECTION 1. The Family Code as amended, Article 73 is hereby amended
to'read as follows:

“art. 73. Either spouse may exercise any legitimate profession, occupation,
business or activity without the consent of of the other. The latter may object only
valid, serious and moral grounds.

In case of disagreement, the court shall decide whether or not:

(1) The objection is proper and

(2) Benefit has occurred to the family prior to the objection or hereafter. If
the benefit accrued prior to the objection, the resulting obligation shall be enforced
against the COMMUNITY PROPERTY. IF BENEFIT ACCRUED THEREAFTER,
SUCH OBLIGATION SHALL BE ENFORCED AGAINST THE separate property of
the spouse who had not obtained consent.

The foregoing provision shall not prejudice the rights of the creditors who
acted in good faith. (117a).”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any rpovision or part hereof is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise
affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation .

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 2872

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as
the Government Procurement Act, by withdrawing from its application
and coverage all references to the local government units.

Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting
services by the local government units shall be governed by Title Six,
Book Two of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code.

Procurement system in the local government units should be
governed by Local Government Code, which has provided the detailed
process of supply management at the local levels.

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

requested. s

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2872

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
——$—$—$_

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT,
WITHDRAWING FROM ITS- APPLICATION ALL
REFERENCES TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

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

SECTION 1. All references to the local government units under the
provisions of Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the
Government Procurement Reform Act, are hereby withdrawn from
its application and coverage.

SEC 2. Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and
consulting services by the local government units shall be governed
by Title Six, Book Two of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as
the "Local Government Code of 1991".

SEC 3. Repeal. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the
Provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.

SEC 4. Separability Clause. - In case any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof
which are not affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect.

SEC 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after
its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

264
HOUSE BILL NO. 3613

Introduced By: REPS. GEORGE P. ARNAIZ AND JERRY P. TRENAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 was
considered as the landmark legislation enacted during the administration of the late revered
President Corazon C. Aquino. This law explicitly devolves awsome powers and responsibilities to
local government units in pursuance with the decentralization policy enshrined in the
Constitution

Many experts in local governance had shared the view that for the decentralization policy
to succeed, the devolution of powers to local government units must be accompanied by financial
requirements from the national government. This might be one of the reasons the framers of the
Local Government Code of 199] enhanced the taxing powers of local government units (Igus) if
only to ensure the autonomy of local governments. Fiscal autonomy is certainly the key to local
dependence from the national government.

The passage of Republic Act No. 10121 otherwise known as the “Philippine Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010" will cenainiy put in jeopardy the noble objectives
of the framers of the so-called linchpin of the administration of the late President Aquino, The
Local Government Code of 1991 has put in details what to do with the local funds, including the
annual lump sum appropriation for unforeseen expenditures arising from the occurrence of
calamities.

Section 21 of Republic Act No. 10121 is definitely a national imposition to the local
government units on what 10 do with their financial resources. This is violative of the
Constitutionally guaranteed local fiscal autonomy. For which reason, the leagues of local
government units like the League of Cities of the Philippines and others, even Secretary Jesse M.
Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government, had reacted strongly against the
passage of the said law,

ORGE P. ARNAIZ.
Chairman
Committee on Local Government Committee on Local Government


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4
HOUSE BILL NO. 8613

Introduced By: REPS. GEORGE P. ARNAIZ AND JERRY P. TRENAS

AN ACT
TO STRENGTHEN THE FISCAL AUTONOMY OF LOCAL GOVERNMEN1
REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 21 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121

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

SECTION. 1. Section 21 of Republic Act No. 10121 is hereby repealed,
including its implementing rules and regulations.

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

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.

3005

House Bill No._
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare October of every year as “Anti-Corruption
Month" in the entire country.

Corruption has been the scourge of mankind since time immemorial. It
slows down economic and social development, impedes the delivery of basic
services, lowers the quality of infrastructure projects and raises the prices of
goods and services. Thus, the problem of corruption calls for immediate action.
It calls for a revamp of the bureaucracy, the prosecution of those found
violating our anti-corruption laws and the punishment of those who are found
guilty.

For the fight against corruption, an informed and vigilant public plays an
important role. Information dissemination and greater awareness among the
people regarding efforts to curb graft and corruption should be fervently
pursued by the government. Thus, by declaring October of every year as Anti-
Corruption Month, the battle against graft and corruption will be greatly
enhanced.

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

«

RUFUS B. RIGUEZ

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. 3005

AN ACT
DECLARING OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS “ANTI-CORRUPTION
MONTH” IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. October of every year is hereby declared as “Anti-

Corruption Month” in the entire country.

For the purpose, all heads of government agencies and
instrumentalities, including govermment-owned and controlled corporations as
well as local government units and employers in the private sector, are hereby
mandated to conduct activities designed to create awareness among the

people on the adverse effects of corruption.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Phi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

3753

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP.SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO IL

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

‘The State needs to significantly improve and develop tourism and economic activities
in the country.

Consequently, the government should focus on the improvement and appropriate
maintenance of roads leading to major tourist and economic destinations, This is to facilitate
acess and thus promote such activities for

tourism and economic development.

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

Flaite
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO
Representative

1 District, Sorsogon



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

15" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 3753

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

AN ACT
CONVERTING ALL ROADS LEADING TO TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND
PORTS AS NATIONAL ROADS

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

SECTION 1. All roads leading to tourist destinations and ports are hereby converted
and declared as national roads.

For this purpose. tourist destinations shall refer to an area where there exists an
establishment or group of establishments that has been created with the purpose of attracting
tourists duly accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursuant to Republic Act No.
9593 or the Tourism Act of 2009.

‘On the other hand, ports shall refer to all existing and future ports. private or public.
under the administration, regulation, management and operation of the Philippine Ports
Authority (PPA) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 505 dated 11 July 1974, as amended

SEC. 2. The Secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
and the DOT shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. Alll laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations, ordinances
and administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby amended. modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon complete publication in the Official Gazette or
in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 3372

Introduced by: REP. MEL SENEN S. SARMIENTO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to establish two additional branches of Municipal Trial
Court in the City of Calbayog in Samar amending for the purpose Batas
Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of
1980.

The city is growing fast with a population now of more than 160,000.
Corollary to the city’s urbanization is the deluge of cases that has continued to
pile up in the lone MTC branch in the city. The situation has been exacerbated
by the retirement of the judge in 2010.

The passage of this bill is necessary to provide impetus to Section 16 of
Article II (Bill of Rights) which declares that, “all persons shall have the right
to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or
administrative bodies.”

The courts should serve the best interest of the public and answer the
growing demand for the immediate resolution of cases which presently clog the
dockets and slow down the dispensation of justice in Calbayog City. Hence,
the creation of two additional branches of MTC in the Eighth Judicial Region is
of utmost importance for the people of Calbayog.

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

MEL SENI . SARMIENTO


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3'70
HOUSE BILL NO. 8372

Introduced by: REP. MEL SENEN S. SARMIENTO.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN THE CITY OF CALBAYOG,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE “BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT
OF 1980” AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, as amended, is hereby
further amended adding to the list of those cities allowed to have more than one
branch of Municipal Trial Court to read as follows:

“SEC. 29. Municipal Trial Courts in cities. -In every city which does not
form part of a metropolitan area, there shall be a Municipal Trial Court with
one branch, except as hereunder provided:

‘Two branches for Laoag City;

Four branches for Baguio City;

THREE BRANCHES FOR CALBAYOG CITY;

Three branches for Dagupan City;

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SECTION 2.The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Supreme Court. Thereafter,
such amount as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this

Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3.This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

HOUSE BILL No. 3192

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE IMELDA CALIXTO-RUBIANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 7277 grants certain rights and privileges for disabled
persons. It provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified disabled
persons in government service.

Under Republic Act No. 7277, only Five Percent (5%) of casual
emergency and contractual positions in government agencies and corporations
engaged in social development shall be reserved for disabled persons. This bill
seeks to expand the number of positions reserved for disabled persons by
including all positions in government service and private corporations, engaged
in social development.

Henee, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.

pgehe

HON. IMELDA CALIXTO-RUBIANO
Representative
Lone District of Pasay City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

go
House BILL No,__ 3192

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE IMELDA CALIXTO-RUBIANO.

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS”

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

Section 1. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7277 is hereby amended to read as
follows

“SEC. 5. Equal Opportunity for Employment — No disabled
person shall be denied access to opportunities for suitable employment. A
qualified disabled employee shall be subject to the same terms and
conditions of employment and the same compensation, privileges,
benefits, fringe benefits, incentives or allowances as a qualified able
bodied person.

Five percent (5%) of all [casual emergency and contractual]
positions in the Departments of Social Welfare and Development; Health;
Education, Culture and Sports; and other government agencies, offices or
corporations; AND PRIVATE CORPORATIONS, engaged in social
development shall be reserved for disabled persons

Section 2. Separability Clause. - Should any provisions of this Act be found
unconstitutional by a court of law, such provisions shall be severed from the remainder
of the Act, and such action shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions
of this Act.

Section 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
and rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly


Section 4 Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIFTHTEENTH CONGRESS
First regular session

HOUSE BILL NO._| 3147

INTRODUCED BY REP. RUBEN B. ECLEO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to require private employees to establish and provide sleeping
. quarters and / or facilities for their women employees.

The extent and gravity of crimes against women in this country are evidence
almost daily by press reports, as rape-slay cases now common items which occupy
regularly the front pages of our daily papers. The numbers of those being victimized
continue to rise everyday. These not to include such other senseless crimes and violence
committed by some lawless elements, and even by law-enforcers. Agents and some
government officials, against our women. Majority of which incidents occurred normally.
during nighttime,

‘This measure, therefore, intents to provide support to our women, especially those
who are working at nighttime and residing at distant places.

Such that, immediate approval of this bill is urgently requested.



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

FIFTHTEENTH CONGRESS
First regular session

HOUSE BILL NO.__3147

INTRODUCED BY REP. RUBEN B. ECLEO, JR.

AN ACT
REQUIRING PRIVATE EMPLOYERS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE
SLEEPING QUARTERS AND/ OR FACILITIES FOR THEIR FEMALE
EMPLOYEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. The provisions of existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding, all
private employers shall establish and provide sleeping quarters and/ or facilities for their
female employees and permit them to use such quarters after their working hours.
Provided, that their working hours ends between eight o’clock at night to six o’clock in
the morning of the following day.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Labor and Employment shall issue the necessary
tules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act and of this Act to insure
the safety and security of women employees.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

sion

First Regular S

House Bill No._ 8038

Introduced by Hon, Rodolfo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Local Government Code of 1991 mandated the local government units to
discharge functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them,
including the provision of basic services at the barangay level — such as health care

In 1995, Republic Act No. 7883, was enacted to boost the local government's efforts
with regard to the provision of health care services at the barangay level. The law,
recognizing the importance of providing health care services to people in the barangay
through the primary health care approach, granted benefits and incentives to accredited
barangay health workers to help fulfill our government’ health care objectives.

While the passage of RA 7883 has indeed improved the administration of health
services down to the grassroots, something may still be done to imprové on these gains.

This bill secks to amend Section 6 of RA 7883, by granting travel allowances to
barangay health workers to aid in the fulfillment of their duties. This token amount,
admittedly, cannot markedly improve the financial position of health workers, but can help
defray the cost of transportation that they incur in the performance of their duties, More
importantly, it will also exhibit our local governments’ appreciation of their heroic efforts

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

Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRE, ‘ATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

3035

House Bill No. _

Introduced By Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

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GRANTING TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7883, OTHERWISE.
KNOWN AS ‘THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKER: BENEFITS AND
INCENTIVES ACT OF 1995,’ AND PROVID! FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, ‘The following paragraph is hereby inserted after Section 6(b) of
Republic Act No. 7883:

“SEC. 6. Incentives and Benefits.

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(c) “TO AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES,
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) PER MONTH, SUBJECT TO LIQUIDATION.”

Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. — Al) laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

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

Approved,
SEC. 15. Repealing
Clause. - All laws, decrees,
executive
orders, issuances,
rules or
regulations
or parts thereof
which are inconsistent
with the provisions
of this Act are
hereby deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 16. Effectivity.
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in
the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.
Approved,
thirty (30) days after receipt thereof.
The response to the NTSB
by the
Secretary shall indicate any intention to:
1.
Initiate
and
conduct
procedures
for
adopting
such
recommendation
in full, pursuant to a proposed timetable, a copy of which
shall be included;
11.
Initiate
and
conduct
procedures
for
adopting
such
recommendation
in part, pursuant to a proposed timetable, a copy of which
shall be included.
Such response shall set forth in detail the reasons for the
refusal to proceed as to the remainder of such recommendation;
111.
Refuse to initiate
or conduct
procedures
for adopting
such
recommendation.
Such response shall set forth in detail the reasons for such
refusal.
SEC. 14. Use of Reports in Actions and Damages. - No part of any
report of the NTSB relating to any accident or the investigation thereof, shall
be admitted as evidence or used in any suit or action for damages arising out
of any matter mentioned in such report or reports.
Furthermore, the NTSB
shall
have
immunity
from
suits
ansmg
from
its
investigation,
pronouncements
and findings.
SEC. 15. Seal. - The NTSB shall have a seal which shall be officially
recognized.
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SEC. 16. Annual Report. - The NTSB shall submit to both Houses
of Congress
an annual report at the end of each year.
Such report shall
include, but not limited to:
a)
a statistical
and
analytical
summary
of the
transportation
accident
investigati~ns
conducted
and reviewed
by the NTSB
during the
preceding
calendar year;
b)
a survey and summary,
111 such detail as the NTSB
deems
advisable,
of the recommendations
made
by the NTSB
to reduce
the
likelihood
of recurrence
of such
accidents
together
with
the
observed
response to each recommendation;
c)
an appraisal in detail of the accident investigation and accident
prevention
activities
of other government
agencies
charged by law with
responsibility
in this field; and
d)
recommendations
for legislative
and administrative
actions or
changes with respect to transportation
safety.
SEC.
17.
Fiscal Autonomy.
-
The
NTSB
shall
enjoy
fiscal
autonomy.
Their approved annual appropriations
shall be automatically
and
regularly released.
SEC. 18. Appropriations. - The NTSB shall receive an appropriation
111 the
amount
of Thirty Million
Pesos
(P30,OOO,OOO.OO)to finance
its
operation for the first year to be appropriated
out of the funds of the National
Treasury
not otherwise appropriated.
Thereafter,
such amounts as may be
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CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House BillNo,__3 713

Introduced by Representative
MIKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 5487 (An Act to
Regulate the Organization and Operation of Private Detective, Watchmen or Security
Guards Agencies), as amended by Presidential Decree No. 11, provide that the regular
license a.k.a. Private Security Personnel License Card shall be valid for two (2) years.

However, it must be emphasized that security guards undergo rigid training,
attend seminars, and take various exaininations in order to qualify for the issuance of
said regular license. Significant expenses are entailed by security guards for purposes
of meeting the requirements for licensing

Thus, in order to provide meaningful assistance to security guards, it is proposed
that the validity of regular licenses be increased to three (3) years from the date of
issuance. This will forestall any additional expenses for the renewal of such licenses.

For these reasons, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

YY Mi t;OYO
‘Ang Galing Pinoy Party List


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House BillNo,__ 8 713

Introduced by Representative
MIKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5487 (AN ACT TO
REGULATE THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF PRIVATE
DETECTIVE, WATCHMEN OR SECURITY GUARDS AGENCIES), AS
AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 11

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

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 5487 is hereby amended to read as
follows: e

“Section6. x x x

Section 6-A. The Private Security Personnel License Card
(Regular License) of duly qualified security quards shall be valid for a
period of three (3) years from the date of its issuance.”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part or provision of this
Act is declared invalid, such declaration shall not affect the other provisions of this Act.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. The provisions of laws, decrees, executive

orders, ordinances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the

completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.

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. _3'743
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pneumonia has become the "No. 4 killer’ for children 5 years old and below,
in the Philippines with around 9,000 Filipino children dying from the sickness every
year. Also, the Philippines ranks among the top 10 countries with the most recorded
pneumonia cases. About 75 percent of childhood pneumonia worldwide occurs in 15
countries in which the Philippines ranks 10.

However, despite these figures and the fact that the leading cause of
pneumonia occurs worldwide, there is still a significant lack of mass awareness of
the disease and its gravity and implications.

To counter this, the government must raise awareness on pneumonia.
Pneumonia can be prevented among children through proper nutrition, good
hygiene, handwashing, avoiding polluted areas, as well as breastfeeding to boost a
child's immune system.

World Pneumonia Day was launched in November 12, 2009 by a broad
coalition of public and nonprofit organizations to mobilize efforts to fight a neglected
disease that kills more than two million children under age five every year. The event
helped bring the health crisis to the public's attention and encouraged advocates,
donors and policy makers alike to take action to combat the disease.

In line with the celebration of the World Pneumonia Day, the Philippines
should also celebrate on the same day, the National Pneumonia Day.

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

Wily

RUFYS B. Ri jUEZ

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._ 3743

AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL PNEUMONIA
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 pneumonia has become the number
‘one killer of children below five years old in the Philippines.

SECTION 2. November 12 of every year is hereby deciared as National
Pneumonia Day.

SECTION 3. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance of this
occasion:

(a) The Department of Health, along with other organizations
shall head an anti-pneumonia drive all over the
Philippines;

(b) Awareness sessions, like story-telling and art workshops

shall be conducted in the different barangays all over the
Philippines to be participated in by the children;

(0) Lectures on the disease, how to prevent it and disease
vigilance shall be conducted in the different barangays all
over the Philippines for the parents and other interested
participants; and

(d) The Department of Health shall conduct free mass
vaccination missions in select barangays all over the
Philippines.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._3517

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

When Republic Act 8187 was enacted, the primary consideration of the
framers of this law is to enable the husband to effectively render support, care and
assistance to the wife in her period of recovery and/or in the nursing of the newly
born child.

However, RA 8187 limits the entitlement of this law to the first four
deliveries of the wife. This bill seeks to amend the existing law by repealing said
provision and thus, allowing the husband to avail of the said benefit in all the
deliveries of the wife. This is in recognition to the vital role of the husband in
assisting the wife during her post-delivery condition. Moreover, it is just logical
that if there are more children the couple begot, the wife needs more the helping
hand of the husband to take care and look out to the other children.

Approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

2™ District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._8517

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8187,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PATERNITY LEAVE ACT OF 1996”

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8187, otherwise known as the Paternity
Leave Act of 1996 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 2. Notwithstanding any law, rules and regulations to the contrary,
every married male employee in the private and public sectors shall be entitled
to a paternity leave of seven (7) days with full pay for the [first four (4)
deliveries] DELIVERY of the legitimate spouse with whom he is cohabiting.
‘The male employee applying for paternity leave shall notify his employer of the
pregnancy of his legitimate spouse and the expected date of such delivery.

For purposes, of this Act, delivery shall include childbirth or any
miscarriage.”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause ~ If for any reason any section ot provision of this Act
is declared unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not effected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or
repealed

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at

least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

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. 3339

EXPLANATORY NOTE

According to retired bishop Oscar Cruz, “If jueteng was not only a moral
shame but a fearsome social cancer then, it is very much more so during these
times since Small Town Lottery (STL) became its intimate buddy, making
themselves an awesome and fearful pairing. STL is used as a cover-up for
jueteng. Furthermore, it is a categorical certainty that the pairing is under the
command of exactly the same long-operating jueteng lords themselves, And as a
deadly matter of course, STL uses the jueteng hierarchical structure itself, giving
Payola to the same protectors in the persons of infamous local public officials and
police authorities.”

It therefore seems that many legitimate STL operators are using their STL
franchises to operate jueteng because jueteng generates more “income” for the
operators. And if this is the case, then it would be more prudent if STL is
prohibited as it gives jueteng operators a legal front to cover up their illegal
activities. Also the police forces and other government agencies tasked to
eradicate jueteng would have a harder time determining which is legal and which
is not

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

RUFUS B. Rt EZ

We

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 3
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._3399
AN ACT
PROHIBITING ALL SMALL TOWN LOTTERY OPERATIONS ALL OVER THE
PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 4, All Small Town Lottery (STL) operations, however named or called,
and other variants of said lottery are hereby prohibited and declared illegal

SEC. 2. All contracts and franchises currently entered into by the Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) with operators of STL are hereby rescinded.

SEC. 3. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provisions not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. —- Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation

contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed,
modified, or amended accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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.

3287

No.

House

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As people go about their daily lives, seldom do they stop to think about
the person who collects garbage or the one who directs traffic on the streets.
That is until the garbage piles up or the traffic grinds to a halt.

Only then do we realize that those persons, however lowly, their work
may be, regularly provide us with basic services which make our lives much
easier. The garbage collectors, traffic enforcers, street sweepers and similar
government employees who provide the citizenry with various kinds of services
that make our lives a little less stressful and more enjoyable persevere in their
work even under circumstances which put their health and safety at risk.

If only to show our gratitude to these selfless government employees, it
is but just to compensate them for the dangers and risks their work exposes
them to by providing them hazard pay. Hence, this bill

This bill seeks to provide hazard pay of Two Thousand Pesos
(Php2,000.00) per month to local government employees whose work entails
risk or danger to their health and safety. These employees shall be entitled to
hazard pay regardless of the status of their employment.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly encouraged.

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

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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.. 8287

AN ACT
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO GRANT HAZARD PAY OF
TWO THOUSAND PESOS (Php2,000.00) PER MONTH TO LOCAL
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WHOSE WORK ENTAILS RISK OR DANGER
TO THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY

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

Section 1. All local government units are hereby mandated to grant
hazard pay amounting to Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per month to
local government employees whose work entails risk or danger to their health
and safety such as garbage collectors, traffic enforcers and street sweepers.
These employees shall be entitled to hazard pay regardless of the status of
their employment

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Interior and Local Government shall, within
sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, issue rules and regulations for the

implementation of this Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _3721

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 14 Article II 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 favor men over women.

Article 334 of the Revised Penal Code on Concubinage punishes marital infidelity. Yet
‘one sexual intercourse with a woman not his wife will not necessarily subject the
husband to concubinage. The offended wife must prove that it was done under
scandalous circumstances. The provision would make it appear that marital infidelity is
not a wrong in itself. The provision therefore must be corrected by way of legislative
amendment.

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

Shi Merier

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 3721

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

AN ACT SIMPLIFYING THE ACTS CONSTITUTING CONCUBINAGE
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE ARTICLE 334 OF
THE REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 334 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended as follows:

Art. 334. Concubinage. — Any husband who shall keep a mistress [in the
conjugal dwelling], or shall have sexual intercourse [, under scandalous
circumstances,] with a woman who is not his wife, or shall cohabit with
her in any [other] place, shall be punished by prision correccional in its
minimum and medium periods.

The concubine shall suffer the penalty of destierro.
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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

15" Congress
First Regular Session

H.No._3236

Introduced by Representative Malapitan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The attached bill seeks to upgrade the salary scale of any retiring employee by one
grade higher on the date of his/her retirement and the upgraded scale shall be the basis in
computing his/her retirement benefits, thus enabling himvher to get bigger and more realistic
benefits.

Since the enforcement of the law on retirement, government employees were just
eased out into retirement and then left to tend for themselves. They became tolerated, inactive
ex-employee, just floating within the current of the society until they have gone out of this
world. Even the most self-reliant retired employees under the present situation are forced to
live a life of misery, forced to beg from relatives and this is the most bitter pill of their
remaining lives ~ mendicancy where they used to be the pillars of self-reliance.

Indeed, this is not only an observation, but a sign of complete resignation on the part
of a retired government employee who is helpless and cannot do anything except to live a life
of misery. The retireables are not far behind because they are just waiting for their own time
to retire and live miserable lives, as well. This outlook, however, has vital effect on the
personnel recruitment of the government because it diminishes the attraction of the best
applicants.

To shows our sincere desire in uplifting and improving the socio-economic conditions
of government employees upon retirement, early approval of the bill is eamestly requested.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" Congress
First Regular Session

3236

H.No.

Introduced by Representative Malapitan

AN ACT
TO UPGRADE THE SALARY SCALE OF A RETIRING GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE
BY ONE GRADE FOR PURPOSES OF HIS/HER RETIREMENT.

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

SECTION 1. Its the policy of the State to promote and provide an upward standard
of living and to improve the quality of life for all. In pursuance of such policy, this Act
provides for the upgrading of the salary scale of a retiring government employee which is
truly responsible to his/her needs considering the prevailing economic situation.

SEC. 2. The salary scale of any retiring government employee shall be upgraded to
‘one on the date of his/her retirement. The upgraded salary scale shall be the basis in
computing the retirement benefits of such retiring employee. For any employee who opts to
retire under any existing Jaws on retirement, the one grade increase shall be deemed granted
one year before retirement for purposes of service requirement only.

SEC. 3. The Government Service Insurance System shall promulgate the necessary
rules and regulations to carry out effectively the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, residential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,