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Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 5239

Introduced by REP. NICANOR M. BRIONES.
AGAP Party List

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed bill seeks to create two (2) additional branches of the Regional
Trial Court to be stationed in the Municipality of Rosario, Batangas.

Due to the increase of population in the Province of Batangas couples with the
increase in the volume of cases filed, the present courts dockets have been clogged
and this has resulted in the unreasonable delay in the resolution of cases to the
prejudice of litigants.

Based on the data given by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Batangas
Chapter, the present Regional Trial Court Branch 87 in Rosario, Batangas exercises
jurisdiction over six (6) municipalities, namely, Ibaan, Rosario, Padre Garcia, San Juan,
Taysan and Lobo. The Case load of RTC Branch 87 Rosario, Batangas averages
around 1,100 at any given time, while the other Regional Trial Courts only have 200 to
500 cases per court. Thus, there is a compelling need to create a new RTC courts.

Approval of this bill is earnestly requested pursuant to Section 16, Article Ill of
our Constitution which gives all persons the right to a speedy disposition of their cases
before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Al M. BRIONES


Republi ofthe lilippines
House of Representatives
(Quezon City, Metra Alanilx

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO 5239

Introduced by REP. NICANOR M. BRIONES
AGAP Party List

AN ACT

CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, BATANGAS TO BE STATIONED AT
ROSARIO, BATANGAS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA
BILANG 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. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Courts in Rosario, Batangas, in
the Fourth Judicial Region, with seats thereat, are hereby created.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for
the newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program
the implementation of this Act. The funding therefore shall likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Effectively. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippin
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA
Quezon City

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SIXTEENTH CONGRI
Second Regular Sessi

Introduced by Hon. GABRIEL LUIS R. QUISUMBING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Public Safety College - Regional Training School 7 (PPSC-
RTS 7) is located at Consolacion, Cebu and is tasked to conduct training programs
the uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Jai
Management and Penology (BJMP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

PPSC's regional training school also provides training courses for ne'
and non-commissioned officers. The school offers courses such as Public Safety
Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC), Public Safety Junior Leadership Course (PSJLC), and
Public Safety Senior Leadership Course (PSSLC),

recruits

On August 18,2012, Former Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Secretary Jessie M. Roberedo led the groundbreaking ceremony of the

regional training school in Consolacion, Cebu. After the event, DILG Sec.
Jessie M. Robredo figured in a fatal plane crash. Sec. Jessie M. Robredo is honored
for his integrity, leadership and unfailing sense of duty to the Filipino people.
Recognizing his contribution and influence, it is appropriate for the PPSC Regional
Training School in Consolacion, Cebu to be renamed as ‘The Philippine Public Safety
College - Camp Jessie M. Robredo to serve as an inspiration and demonstrate the
highest standards of public service.

Hence the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

GABRIEL/LUIS R. QUISUMBING


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, D861

Introduced by Hon. GABRIEL LUIS R. QUISUMBING

AN ACT RENAMING THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE ~ REGIONAL
TRAINING SCHOOL 7 (PPSC-RTS 7) IN CONSOLACION, PROVINCE OF CEBU
INTO PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE -CAMP JESSIE M. ROBREDO

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

SECTION 1, Renaming: The Philippine Public Safety College - Regional Training,
School 7 (PPSC-RTS 7) in Consolacion, Province of Cebu is hereby renamed into
‘The Philippine Public Safety College - Camp Jessie M. Robredo.

SECTION 2. Implementation- The Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG) s the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the
provision of this Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Sixteenth Congress
204 Regular Session

House Bill No. 5146

Introduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the NRJ-Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Mandamo (Butuan City) -
Poblacion-Malicato-San Isidro-Rosario-Marcos Calo (Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte) -
NRJ Agusan ~ Davao Road into a Secondary National Road.

Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce, The NRJ-
Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Mandamo (Butuan City) - Poblacion-Malicato-San_Isidro-
Rosario-Marcos Calo (Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte) - NRJ Agusan ~ Davao Road
provides that vital link for efficient transportation of goods and services to strategic
destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of Agusan del Norte and
other parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of embarkation and
disembarkation and the provincial and city centers. The whole stretch of the road
encompasses a number of local government units.

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province
and the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent
concern on the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are
unable to meet the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road. This
has resulted in the bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact
on the economic and commercial activities in the affected areas.

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the NRJ-Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Mandamo
(Butuan City) - Poblacion-Malicato-San Isidro-Rosario-Marcos Calo (Las Nieves,
Agusan del Norte) - NRJ Agusan ~ Davao Road into a Secondary National Road has
become imperative. The passage of this bill is therefore most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Sixteenth Congress
20d Regular Session

House Bill No. 5146

Introduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE NRJ-TINIWISAN-MAGUINDA-
MANDAMO (BUTUAN CITY) - POBLACION-MALICATO-SAN ISIDRO-ROSARIO-
MARCOS CALO (LAS NIEVES, AGUSAN DEL NORTE)- NRJ AGUSAN-DAVAO ROAD
INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The NRJ-Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Mandamo (Butuan City) -
Poblacion-Malicato-San Isidro-Rosario-Mareos Calo (Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte) ~
NRJ Agusan - Davao Road is hereby converted into a National Secondary Road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 5772

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay San Manuel,
Municipality of Lala, Lanao del Norte to be known as the San Manuel National
High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Lala. The nearest high
school is approximately four kilometers away from Barangay San Manuel. The
establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help decongest
other schools in nearby barangays, and more importantly, it will provide better
access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school education
by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5772

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
MANUEL, MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL
NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAN MANUEL NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay San Manuel, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao del
Norte to be known as the San Manuel National High School.

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

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of

Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

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

Soct 2014
‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS Vy
Second Regular Session

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House BittNo, 5160

= Introduced by Representative OSCAR S. RODRIGUEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to change the name City of San Fernando, Pampanga to San Fernando City,
Pampanga amending for this purpose Republic Act No. 8990, otherwise known as An Act
converting the Municipality of San Fernando in the Province of Pampanga into a Component City
to be known as the City of San Fernando”.

‘The City of San Fernando, Pampanga was converted from its municipality status into a
component city on January 5, 2001 by virtue of Republic Act No. 8990 and have been known and
used the label “City of San Fernando” since its ratification in a plebiscite held on February 4, 2001.

Another local government unit (LGU) in Region 2, particularly the City of San Fernando,
La Union, converted from a municipality status into a component city status by virtue of Republic
Act No. 8509 that was ratified by its residents on March 20, 1998, has also been using the same
name “City of San Fernando” in its official functions and activities. This similarity in name and
usage of the same label by two (2) LGUs causes confusion among postal service providers,
tourists, travelers and other sectors making outings or engaging trade and business in the said
LGUs. In some instances when references are made, international communities interchange
these LGUs.

To end this confusion, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, after consultation with various

stakeholders, deemed it proper to seek the changing of the name of the City of San Fernando,
Pampanga to San Fernando City, Pampanga

OSCAR S. wok EZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House sino. 5169

Introduced by Representative OSCAR S. RODRIGUEZ

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA TO SAN FERNANDO CITY,
PAMPANGA, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8990, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
“CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO”

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

SECTION 1. The title of Republic Act No. 8990 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FERNANDO IN THE PROVINCE OF
PAMPANGA INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS SAN FERNANDO CITY”

SECTION 2. Section 1 of R. A. No. 8990 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 1. Title.- This Act shall be known as the “Charter of [the City of San Fernando]
SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA.”

SECTION 3. Accordingly, all other provisions of R. A. No. 8990 that refers to “the City of
‘San Fernando” are hereby amended to read as “San Fernando City”. These provisions are found
in Sections 2, 6, 7, 14, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44, 45, 46, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59 and 61.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

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Sixteenth Congress
2h Regular Session

House Bill No,_5148 WS

Introduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H, Fortun,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Tiniwisan-Cabcabon-Taod-Oy-Caloc-An-Magallanes
Road-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan De Oro-lligan Road into a Secondary National Road.

Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce.
‘Tiniwisan-Cabcabon-Taod-Oy-Caloc-An-Magallanes Road-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan
De Oro-lligan Road provides that vital link for efficient transportation of goods and
services to strategic destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of
‘Agusan del Norte and other parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of
embarkation and disembarkation and the provincial and city centers. The whole
stretch of the road encompasses two different regions and number of local
government units.

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province
and the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent
concern on the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are
unable to meet the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road, This
has resulted in the bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact
on the economic and commercial activities in the affected areas.

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the Tiniwisan-Cabcabon-Taod-Oy-
Caloc-An-Magallanes Road-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan De Oro-lligan Road into a
Secondary National Road has become imperative. The passage of thjs bill is
therefore most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Sixteenth Congress
2nd Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 5.148

Introduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE TINIWISAN-CABCABON-TAOD-OY-
CALOC-AN-MAGALLANES ROAD-NRJ BUTUAN CITY-CAGAYAN DE ORO-ILIGAN
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Tiniwisan-Cabcabon-Taod-oy-Caloc-an-Magallanes Road-
NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-lligan Road is hereby converted into a National
Secondary Road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH)

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

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.5184

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Senior citizens have immensely contributed to nation building and dedicated their lives’ work
to the betterment of the community. For the longest time, they have been paying their taxes
but have not recouped in material terms what is due them. Fact is, they continue to give
without reproach and still work hard to improve their lot and that of their loved ones.

Unfortunately, existing laws have not amply addressed the various needs of senior citizens.
Owing to their physical constitution, growing frail and sickly on account of their old age, they
can hardly be gainfully employed as to defray every government-imposed fee.

It is for this reason that terminal fee exemption is being sought on behalf of the indigent
senior citizens. This exemption should be a gesture of the government to acknowledge their
hard work across time and help them ease their burden of having to pay for terminal fees
very time they travel abroad.

The grant of terminal fee exemption to indigent senior citizens would be d
on their labor, toil, and faithfulness to the government by dutifully paying their taxes
their heyday.

from terminal fees.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5184

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXEMPTING FROM TERMINAL FEES ALL SENIOR CITIZENS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Senior Citizens’ Terminal Fee
Exemption Act of 2014”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every senior citizen is exempted from paying terminal fees for
flights,

SEC. 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS AS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nod 42 1

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an additional Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch in the
Island Garden City of Samal in the Province of Davao del Norte, hereby amending for
the purpose Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as Judiciary Reorganization
Act of 1980 and to conform with the provisions of the same with the creation of Island
Garden City of Samal and Tagum City.

Created as a component city in 1998 by virtue of Republic Act No. 8417, the
Island Garden City of Samal serves as one of the major development centers for
tourism, commerce and governance in the Province.

As a result of thriving trade and commerce and continued population growth in
the area, more cases have been submitted for consideration at the nearest RTC branch
situated in the distant city of Panabo, Davao del Norte, further increasing the already
voluminous number being held and heard, This poses impossibility for a judge of said
sala to resolve cases speedily and without delay.

Moreover, residents of the Island Garden City of Samal who are litigants and
witnesses at RTC-Panabo have no choice but to take an hour-long trip by boat and land
transportation. This burden is almost tantamount to denying them close access to
justice.

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

Las

ANTONIO F. LAGBAMEO, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

BI
HOUSE BILL NO. 5421

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE THE JUDICIARY ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1: Section 14 of Batas Pambansa Bilang Isang Daan at Dalawampu't
Siyam, otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as amended, is
hereby further amended to read as follows:

(1) [Forty One] FORTY TWO Regional Trial Court Judges shall be commissioned
for the Eleventh Judicial Region. There shall be:

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[Six] SEVEN branches with seats thereat for the Province of Davao
del Norte AND THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL AND THE
CITY OF TAGUM, with seats at ISLAND GARDEN CITY

OF SAMAL, CITY of Tagum and Panabo.


SECTION 2: The Supreme Court shall assign the additional branch of the
Regional Trial Court in the Island Garden City of Samal and the corresponding number
in accordance with this Act.

SECTION 3: The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act as
determined by the Supreme Court is hereby Authorized to be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress.
Second Regular Session

House BillNo__ 982.1

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Mobile Office in the City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon to a separate
LTO District Office.

The Land Transportation Office of Bukidnon established the LTO
Mobile Office in the City of Valencia to decongest its District Office in
Malaybalay City.

However, the LTO Mobile Office at Valencia City is limited only to
manual renewal of registration. Motorists and vehicle owners from the
southern part of Bukidnon still need to flock at the LTO District Office in
Malaybalay for computerized renewal of registration, application and
renewal of license, payment for traffic violations and for other services.

Hence, the LTO District Office at Malaybalay City is still very much
congested and cannot effectively serve the needs of the people.

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

rodglib Nel. Nroaue


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

‘ 5821
House Bill No,

___Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE
CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress
of the Philippines in session assembled:
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SECTION 1. There is hereby established, a separate Land
Transportation Office (LTO) in the City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon.

SECTION 2. The Chairperson of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) shall immediately include in the Office's program the
operationalization of the Land Transportation Office in the City of Valencia,
Province of Bukidnon, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Chairperson of the Land Transportation Office shall
issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the
purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Third Regular Session

House Bill No, 5917

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. L

‘ONARDIA
EXPLANATORY NOTE,

In this present modem era of our time, problems confronting the local government
unit most especially the Punong Barangays are intermingled with legal issues that such
complication and intricacies, it necessitates the presence of a legal mind, The presence of a
legal expert will give assistance to the Punong Barangays resolve legal issues which
consequently produce an optimum delivery of services to the barangay.

Henee, for reason of better barangay governance, the creation of the Office of the
Barangay Legal Officer is much recommended

As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

:

REP. EVELIO R, LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bil No.5 9.17

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 396 OF REPUBLIC ACT 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 THEREBY ADDING A SUB-
SECTION, A PROVISION CREATING AN OFFICE OF THE BARANGAY LEGAL
OFFICER

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

SECTION 1. Section 396-A of the Republic Act 7160 is hereby added, creating an
Office of the Barangay Legal Officer, to read as follows:

The Barangay Legal Officer
Section 396-A. Qualifications, Terms, Powers and Duties.

(@) No person shall be appointed barangay legal officer unless he is a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the local government concemed, of good moral character,
and a member of the Philippine Bar. He must have practiced his profession for at least
‘one (1) year.

The term of the legal officer shall be coterminous with that of his appointing,
authority

‘The appointment of legal officer shall be optional for the barangay.
(b) The barangay legal officer shall take charge of the office of legal services and

shall do the function of the legal officer as provided for in Section 481, paragraph (b)
of the Local Government Code of 1991

SEC. 2. All existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly


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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 5598

Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA “GING” B. SUANSING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Over the years, thefts of government properties have become rampant,
especially since many items, such as railroad and sidewalk railings,
manhole covers, and signposts and signage are deemed profitable.

These government properties are placed in their respective locations
because the government trusts that the public will not steal them. heft of
these properties, among others, abuses the trust of the government given to
the public.

In order to discourage this kind of thievery, this bill seeks to amend
Article 310 in Act No, 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the Revised
Penal Code, to classify theft of government property as qualified theft,
thereby imposing higher penalties against the perpetrators.

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

1st District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, _ 5598

Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA “GING” B. SUANSING

AN ACT
AMENDING ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
REVISED PENAL CODE, ARTICLE 310 ON QUALIFIED THEFT

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

SECTION 1. Article 310 of Act No, 3815, as amended, also known as the
Revised Penal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Article 310. Qualified Theft. - The crime of theft shall
be punished by the penalties next higher in degree than
those respectively specified in the next preceding article, if
committed by a domestic servant, or with grave abuse of
confidence, or if the property stolen is large cattle or consists
of coconuts, or fish taken from a fishpond or fishery.

THE PENALTY OF PRISION CORRECCIONAL, IN ITS
MEDIUM AND MAXIMUM PERIODS, AND A FINE OF NOT
LESS THAN TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(P25,000.00) BUT NOT EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED IF
THE PROPERTY STOLEN BE ANY PROPERTY OF THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES.”

SECTION 2. 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 this Act is hereby repealed,
modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 3. Hffectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5234

Introduced by Representative Emil L, Ong

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to exempt Filipino boxers from paying tax out of the prize
and/or money benefits derived from boxing and other competition with the exception
of the income derived from commercial advertisements or product endorsements.

To support the constitutional provision in the promotion of sports,
exempting the Filipino boxers from taxes derived from prizes in their winnings is an
incentive that must be given and enjoyed by them, a similar situation given to
American boxers.

‘The bill is designed to support all Filipino boxers who brought and will
bring honor to the country despite the risk in their lives and limbs. Let it be noted that
these boxers actually earn income on a seasonal basis only, that is, income on a per
fight basis. As distinguished from other taxpayers, these Filipino boxers only enjoy the
prize of their winnings for a limited period of time. Hence, the remainder of their
income from winnings after taxes is what is left for a lifetime support for the boxer and
his family.

Hosting a boxing event provides economic benefits to the host country
hence boxing becomes a source of income for the locals and the government. The
economic benefit the boxers bring to the host country and the honor they bring home
when they win makes boxing a lucrative sports competition. And boxers are the
principal players of boxing as a sports event. It is worthy to recognize therefore their
role through a legislation that will exempt them from paying taxes out of their prizes
from winnings and/or money benefits derived from winning subject to certain
exceptions.

Passage of this bill is therefore earnestly sought.

Represi tive, 24 District Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGESS
Second Regular Session

234
House Bill No. 5234

Introduced by Representative Emil L. Ong

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM PAYING TAXES OUT OF
THE PRIZES FROM WINNINGS AND/OR MONEY BENFITS DERIVED FROM
WINNINGS OF FILIPINO BOXERS

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

Section 1. This Act shall be known as the “Filipino Boxers benefits and
protection Act of 2014.

Section 2. All Filipino boxers shall be exempt from paying taxes out of the
income derived from prizes and/or money benefits from winnings in boxing
competition except on income derived from commercial advertisements or
endorsements from products.

Section 3. The Bureau of Internal Revenue shall promulgate rules and
regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and amended accordingly.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the
Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5762

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. ROMAN T, ROMULO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

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

Pursuant thereto, the City of Pasig thru Sangguniang Panlungsod
Ordinance No. 6 established in 2007 Nagpayong High School. When it opened
that year, about two thousand eight hundred (2800) students enrolled. The
teachers then numbered about fifty-nine (59), Eight years later, the population
of the school has grown to more than seven thousand (7000) students with
about two hundred (200) teachers.

Considering the need to further enhance the quality of education being
provided by the school and have more funding support from the national
government, it is imperative that the categorization of Nagpayong High School
as a local high school be changed.

This bill therefore seeks to convert Nagpayong High School located in
Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City into a national high school to be known as
the Nagpayong National High School.

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

sought.

ROMAN T. ROMULO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILLNo._5'762

INTRODUCED BY REP. ROMAN T. ROMULO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NAGPAYONG HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
PINAGBUHATAN, PASIG CITY INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS NAGPAYONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Conversion into a National High School. - The Nagpayong
High School in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, is hereby converted into a
national high school to be known as Nagpayong National High School.

Sec. 2.Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Nagpayong High School are hereby transferred to
and absorbed by the Nagpayong National High School.

Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Nagpayong
National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the
current year's appropriations of the Nagpayong High School. Thereafter, the
amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 4. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall issue rules
and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Sec. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
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Sixteenth Congress bane 6. 5
Second Regular Session aie (ie
HOUSE:BILL NO.5890 \!

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Mabuhay,
Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte to be known as the
Mabuhay National High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo.
The nearest high school is approximately thirteen kilometers away from Barangay
Mabuhay. The establishment of a national high school within the barangay will
help decongest other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will
provide better access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high
school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our
constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutiona! provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

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ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO



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Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._5890

Introduced by Abdullah D, Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MABUHAY, MUNICIPALITY OF SULTAN NAGA _ DIMAPORO,
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE
MABUHAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment ofa National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Mabuhay, Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Province of
Lanao del Norte to be known as the Mabuhay National High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the
Mabuhay National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of
Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session i

HOUSE BILLNo,__9395

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P, ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the existing San Isidro High School in the City of
Valencia, Province of Bukidnon into San Isidro National High School.

At present San Isidro High School obtains its funding for operation from the
Local Government Unit of Valencia City. In order for the school to function
effectively and efficiently, a regular source of funds every school year must be
available. It can be realized through its conversion into a National High School so
that funding will be regularly included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

The creation of the proposed San Isidro National High School is in consonance
with the State's constitutional duty to protect and promote the right of alll citizens to
quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make education
accessible to all.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Représentative

4" District, Bukidnon


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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No__5395

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
CONVERTING SAN ISIDRO BARANGAY HIGH SCHOOL AT BARANGAY SAN
ISIDRO, CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON INTO A NATIONAL,
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Conversion into a National High School, The San Isidro Barangay
High School in Barangay San Isidro, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon is
hereby converted into a national high school to be known as San Isidro National
High School.

Section 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of San Isidro Barangay High School are hereby transferred to and
absorbed by the San Isidro National High School.

Section 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the San Isidro National
High School, the initial funding shall be charged against the ourrent year’s
appropriation of the San Isidro National High School. Thereafter, the amount
necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Implemetation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No._5188 sai

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to augment the basic salary of public school teachers to Thirty Thousand
Pesos (P30,000). Public school teachers in the Philippines are assigned a salary grade way
below their worth and their contribution to national development. They mold the youth into
future leaders that fuel the nation’s progress. The extent and complexity of their work is,
inenarrable. Their profession entails a lot of sacrifice and self-denial, It takes a lot of
patience and hard work to be a teacher. The effort they put in just dealing with so many
kinds of individuals and putting up with so many unique behaviours cannot be gainsaid.
Teachers’ work is not confined within the four walls of the classroom. For the most part, they
carry on their work up to their homes in order to clinch the documentary assessment of their
students. They also contend with the administrative aspect of the profession. Teachers give
more of themselves than is objectively called for.

Even as the Constitution provides for the “highest budgetary priority to education and the
guarantee that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents
through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfilment,”_our
public school teachers, in reality, are underpaid and undervalued.

With the ever-growing challenges that face our public school teac}
accord them the salary increase they rightfully deserve.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No. _5183

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BASIC SALARY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO THIRTY
THOUSAND PESOS (P30,000)

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

SECTION 1. All public elementary and high school teachers shall, regardless of their
length of service, be entitled to Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00) basic monthly salary.

SEC. 2. The funds for the said increase shall be incorporated by the Department of
Education (DepEd) in its budget for each fiscal year.

SEC. 3. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in cooperation with the
Department of Education (DepEd) shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations
for the effective and immediate implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 5010

Introduced by: Honorable George P. Arnaiz

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Branch of Office of the Register of
Deeds in the City of Tanjay, Province of Oriental Negros.

The 2° Congressional District has two (2) Register of Deeds
located in the cities of Dumaguete and Bais. However, considering that
Tanjay City is several kilometers away from Dumaguete City and Bais
City, the people in Tanjay City had to travel a great distance before
they can have their lands registered or obtain copies of their land titles.
The amount of time, money and energy spend traveling such distances
have made the process of registration unduly taxing upon the people.

The establishment of a Branch of the Office of the Registry of
Deeds in the City of Tanjay, Oriental Negros will relieve the registries of
this burden and bring the service of the government closer to the
people of the Second District of Oriental Negros. Corollary, it bears
noting that Tanjay City has a Regional Trial Court where they may
conveniently file their petitions for issuance oHf@nd titles.

In view of the foregoing reasgns, ear
earnestly sought.

Passage of this bill is

IRGE P. ARNAIZ


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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

5010

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Honorable George P. Amaiz

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A BRANCH OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS IN THE CITY
OF TANJAY, PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL NEGROS, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Branch of Office of the
Registry of Deeds of the City of Tanjay, , Province of Oriental Negros
which shall serve as the Registry of Deeds in the city.

SECTION 2. The Branch Office shall be headed by the Deputy
Register of Deeds to be appointed by the Secretary of Justice upon the
recommendation of the Administrator of the Land Registration
Authority. The Deputy Register of Deeds shall be assisted by a staff to
be appointed by the Administrator.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Justice shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
Act.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of
Justice under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such


sum as amy be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the
sid branch office shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,