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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bit No.690

introduced by: Honorable George P. Arnaiz

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road, which stretches from
Barangays Paniabonan and Luyang of the Municipality of Mabinay to
Barangays Panciao, Candabong, Bantolinao and Poblacion of the
Municipality of Manjuyod in the Province of Oriental Negros, into a
national road.

This provincial road network, which is connected to the nearest
national highway, is essential fo the growth and development not only
of the said local goverment units but also to the entire province.
However, due to some urgent needs which require immediate funding
as they will hamper the delivery of basic services to our people, the
maintenance and improvement of this vital infrastructure project has
not been given top priority. This situation therefore calls for the turn-over
of this road to the national government by way of converting this
provincial road into a national road for the great benefit of the
traveling public.

In view of the foregoing reasons,
earnestly sought.

3 approval of this bill is

2r4 District, Oriental Negros


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House sino, 690

Introduced by: Honorable George P. Arnaiz

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD, WHICH STRETCHES FROM THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MABINAY VIA BARANGAYS PANIABONAN AND.
LUYANG TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANJUYOD VIA BARANGAYS
PANCIAO, CANDABONG, BANTOLINAO AND POBLACION INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Mabinay-Manjuyod Provincial Road in the
Province of Oriental Negros is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) is hereby directed to implement this Act.

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

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 851

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to separate Carigara National High School - Jugaban Annex from
Carigara National High School main campus and converting it into an independent national
high school to be known as Jugaban National High School.

The constitutional provisions which mandate the state to make education accessible
to all and to provide a system of free secondary education find fulfillment in this bill

It is the clamor of the people of Barangay Jugaban that a national high school be
established in their barangay. Moreover, establishing a national high school will benefit not
only the students of Barangay Jugaban but also other adjacent barangays.

The separation and conversion therefore of the said national high school will
respond to the needs of the rural people in the service area and the school in return will be
in a position to give better educational services because its existence will be supported by
the national government.

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

SERGIQ/A. F/APOSTOL
Repyésentative
Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

BillNo,__ 851

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Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT SEPARATING THE CARIGARA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - JUGABAN ANNEX IN
BARANGAY JUGABAN, MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE
FROM THE CARIGARA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
JUGABAN 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. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. The Carigara
National High School - Jugaban Annex in Barangay Jugaban, Municipality of Carigara, Province of
Leyte is hereby separated from the Carigara National High School, and converted into an
independent national high school to be known as Jugaban National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Jugaban National
High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of
the Carigara National High School - Jugaban Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the schoo! shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16"" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 885

Introduced by Hon. Rogelio 3. Espina

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill implores the conversion of the following barangay roads into national
roads: Sitio Lupa, Barangay Caraycaray; Villa Consuelo, Barangay Libtong; all within
the territorial jurisdiction of the Local Municipal Government of Naval in the Province
of Biliran.

These roads with 10 meters width left and right from the centerline which
connect the National Cross-Country Road and the National Circumferential Road.
With other infrastructures related therewith, were constructed in line with the goal of
the Local Government of the Municipality of Naval, Province of Biliran, to ensure
delivery of basic goods and services to the countryside, to facilitate economic activity
and growth therein and to serve as an alternate road if and when Caraycaray Bridge
becomes impassable.

Considering the prevalence of calamities and natural phenomena in the
country, mostly destroying bridges, it is therefore imperative to convert Sitio Lupa-
Barangay Caraycaray, Villa Consuelo-Libtong Barangay Roads into National Roads
and to allocate sufficient funds pursuant thereof,

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

885

House Bill No, __

Introduced by Hon. Rogelio J. Espina

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SITO LUPA, BARANGAY CARAYCARAY AND
VILLA CONSUELO, BARANGAY LIBTONG ROADS ALL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN, INTO NATIONAL
ROADS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR.

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

Section 1. The Sitio Lupa, Barangay Caraycaray and Villa Consuelo,
Barangay Libtong roads, all in the Municipality of Naval,
Province of Biliran are hereby converted and declared as
national roads.

Section 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment into law and thereafter.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon approval.

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

16 Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 854

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Aposto!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in the Municipality of Burauen,
Province of Leyte to be known as Hibunawan National High School.

The constitutional provisions which mandate the state to make education accessible
to all and to provide a system of free secondary education find fulfillment in this bill.

It is the clamor of the people of Barangay Hibunawan that a national high school be
established in their barangay. Students are obliged to cross the entire length of the
municipality, traveling thirteen (13) kilometers a day just to avail of a public secondary
education. This undue burden to both parents and students results in an effective violation
of the constitution. Moreover, establishing a national high school will benefit not only the
students of Barangay Hibunawan but also fourteen (14) adjacent barangays.

The establishment therefore of the Hibunawan National High School would mean
the enactment of the townspeople’s fundamental rights.

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

A. F. APOSTOL
Ropfesentative
Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House BillNo,__ 854

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IN BARANGAY HIBUNAWAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, PROVINCE OF LEYTE
TO BE KNOWN AS THE HIBUNAWAN 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 is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school
in Barangay Hibunawan, Municipality of Burauen, Province of Leyte, to be known as the
Hibunawan National High School

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

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

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1c 796
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon
First District of Northem Samar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

s and

curity to witnes

There is an urgent need to provide proteetion and
resource persons who attend legislative investigations conducted by the Congress of the
Philippines. Tt is our duty to provide for their safety and well-being who, unless

protected, may not give us evidence because of the fear of death

This measure was previously filed by Senator Pangilinan in the 15% Congress. The

we of this bill is earnestly sought here in the 16" Congress.

First District of Northern Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2 796
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon
First District of Northem Samar

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6981
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT PROVIDING
FOR A WITNESS PROTECTION, SECURITY
AND BENEFIT PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 6981 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Section 4. Witness in Legislative Investigations, - In case of legislative
investigations in aid of legislation, THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES OR
‘THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS THE CASE MAY BE, SHALL
PROVIDE FOR A SEPARATE "WITNESS PROTECTION, SECURITY AND
BENEFIT PROGRAM" FOR THE RESOURCE PERSONS AND/OR
WITNESSES. The witness and/or resource persons, with his express consent, may be
admitted into the Program upon the recommendation of the legislative committee
where his testimony is needed when in its judgment there is pressing necessity
therefor: Provided, that such recommendation is approved by the President of the
Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be.

THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES OR THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AS THE CASE MAY BE, SHALL HAVE PRIMARY
JURISDICTION AS TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE PROGRAM. THE CONGRESS MAY REQUEST THE NECESSARY
ASSISTANCE FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU, OFFICE OR ANY


OTHER EXECUTIVE AGENCY TO ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE PROGRAM.

HOWEVER, THE PROGRAM SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE SENATE
OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INDEPENDENT FROM ANY
OTHER DEPARTMENT, BUREAU, OFFICE, OR ANY OTHER EXECUTIVE
AGENCY WHEN IT IS APPARENT THAT THE INVESTIGATION MIGHT BE
PREJUDICED AND/OR WHEN THE SAFETY OF THE WITNESS MIGHT BE
JEOPARDIZED ESPECIALLY WHEN PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE INVOLVED.
CONGRESS WILL PROMULGATE ITS OWN RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROVISION."

SEC. 2. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations contrary or
inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fificen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation whichever comes first.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BLLNG: 623

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KIMI S. COJUANGCO

Explanatory Notes

This proposed measure seeks to convert the Urdaneta-Manaoag
Road into a national road. This 4.264 km road starts from its junction
at the Manila North Road (Brgy. San Vicente, Urdaneta City) and ends
up at the Urdaneta-Manaoag boundary in Brgy. Camantiles, Urdaneta
City. This road contributes in large part to the tourism growth of the
province.

The conversion of this road into a national road will surely
benefit all motorists because the Urdaneta-Manaoag Road is a
frequently used road that meets the average daily traffic criteria
needed for its conversion into a national road. The entire stretch of
road boasts sufficient drainage structures as well as bridges which will
help in protecting it in the event of a flood.

The conversion of the Urdaneta-Manaoag Road into a national
road will not only benefit motorists and tourists but the Provincial
government as well. The Provincial governments budget is limited
which leads to a fierce competition as to where the budget is to be
allocated. As a result, the road might not be given the attention
needed for its continued maintenance and could end up falling into
disrepair which will inconvenience all motorists and tourists that
frequent this road. The conversion of this road into a national one
would also mean that the Provincial government would have an
increased budget to spend on other projects that are in need of
attention.

It is evident that converting the Urdaneta-Manaoag Road into a
national road will prove beneficial to not just the motorists, but to the
Provincial government as well. By being converted into a national
road, the Urdaneta-Manaoag Road will continue to allow tourists to
see one of the best sites the province has to offer.


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In view of the forgoing, the immediate consideration and approval of this bill
is highly recommended.

HON. KIMI S./COJVANGZO


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 623

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KIMI S. COJUANGCO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE URDANETA-MANAOAG PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE CITY OF URDANETA, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Urdaneta-Manaoag Provincial Road in the City of
.Urdaneta, Province of Pangasinan is hereby converted into a national
road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and

J Highways (DPWH).

Section 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its
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
First Regular Session

833

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FELIX WILLIAM B. FUENTEBELLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The purpose of education is to provide an individual knowledge, skills, competence

and desirable qualities of behavior to render him fit for the duties of life.

Education is imperative that it now has been enshrined in the Constitution mandating
the State not only to make education accessible to all but to uphold the right of all citizens to
quality education. In pursuance of this explicit constitutional mandate, Congress passed
Republic Act No. 6655 otherwise known as the Free Secondary Education Act.

The bill seeks to convert the Tabgon High School in barangay Tabgon, Goa Camarines
Sur into a national High School to be known as the Tabgon National High School with the desire
‘of promoting quality education as envisioned by the Constitution. The Municipality of Goa does
not have sufficient funds to support the needs of the school and its increasing number of
students, hence, the school and its students are currently suffering from lack of facilities,
materials and qualified faculty that are fundamental in promoting quality education. There is an
urgent need, therefore, to pass the burden to the national government if only to pursue the
constitutional mandate of promoting the right of citizens to quality education.

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

FELIX WILLIAM B. FUENTEBELLA

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 833

Introduced by HON. FELIX WILLIAM B. FUENTEBELLA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TABGON HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TABGON, MUNICIPALITY OF GOA,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TABGON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. The Tabgon High School in Barangay
Tabgon, Municipality of Goa, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby converted into a national high
school to be known as Tabgon National High School

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

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Tabgon National High School, the funding

of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations that
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
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 767

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Novaliches District Hospital is in dire need of upgrading to the next higher level or
status as a health care delivery system that is bound to protect and promote the right to
health of the people within its reach notwithstanding instiling health consciousness
among them.

This is graphically spelled out in Section 15 of State Policies under Article || of
the Constitution.

The less-than-satisfactory performance of a hospital has become a mathematical
problem and therefore requires only a simple mathematical solution. The growing
population today requires that the limitations inherent in the administration and operation
of the hospital as it caters health services to its clientele ought to be solved with a
corresponding view to upgrading its present level or status one notch higher.

It is the intention of this bill to upgrade the present Novaliches District Hospital
and the prayer that sufficient funds be appropriated therefore to enable to serve its.
constituents better and at par with private hospital counterparts:

After all, it is the commitment of government 46 provide health sdivices to the
poor, to the indigents and a larger segment within fhe poverty line who tannot truly
afford the costs in private hospitals.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 267

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
UPGRADING NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY SAN
BARTOLOME IN QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Upgraded Novaliches District
Hospital Act of 201 *.

SEC. 2. In line with declared State policy, the Novaliches District Hospital
located in Quirino Highway in Barangay San Bartolome in Quezon City is hereby
upgraded to the next higher level or status.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health in coordination with the Department of
Budget and Management shall issue rules, regulations and promulgations to effectively
carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. For the purpose of upgrading, proportionate funds shall be allocated
therefore which shall form part of the regular budget of the hospital following the year of
ite enactment and every year thereafter.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect sixty (60) days upon its approval and after its
publication in the Official Gazette and in at least three (3) newspapers of general
circulation.

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

852

House Bill No. _~*

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Carigara School of Fisheries to be known as Carigara
National Vocational School.

The constitutional provisions which mandate the state to make education accessible
to all and to provide a system of free secondary education find fulfillment in this bill.

It is the clamor of the people of Carigara that the school of fisheries be converted
into a national vocational school to offer other specialization. Furthermore, there are only
12 classroom to date and enrollment is increasing every year in the said school.

The conversion therefore of the said school will respond to the needs of the rural
people in the service area and the school in return will be in a position to give better
educational services because its existence will be supported by the national government.

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



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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

852

House Bill No,

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING CARIGARA SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
TO BE KNOWN AS CARIGARA NATIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Carigara School of Fisheries in the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte
is hereby converted to be known as the Carigara National Vocational School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall promulgate the
tules and regulation’s necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Carigara School of
Fisheries are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Carigara National Vocational
School.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

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

Approved,
Republic of the PI
HOUSE OF RE!

Quezon City

rst Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

jouse Bill No.__ 582 —

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

his bili proposes the mandatory creation of the position of the municipal General

Services Officer

While Book Three, Article Twenty, Section 490 of the Local Government Code
provides for the qualifications, powers and duties of the General Services Officer and
while Book Three, Article Two, differentiates and details the qualifications, powers and
duties of the Treasurer, the former position only applies to the levels of the provincial and
city governments. On the municipal level, the creation of the position of general services
officer was not made mandatory by Republic Act No. 7160. This has spawned several
problems with respect to the appointment and the carrying out of the duties and
responsibilities of the said officer in the municipal level. To this end, this proposal
addresses the problem by reason of the following

uniformity of general services
jis in the provincial, city and

1. The creation of the position will guaraniez
management of the local government u
municipal levels;

2. The fast delivery of services requiring general services expertise and technical
‘support services will be
BE procurement, care, utilization, custody

nt unit;
ie check and balance

and disposal of supplies or properties of the local gover:
4 eradicate or minimize corrupt practices due to
ffice of the tre:
ineating the role
as the “purch:
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f the treasurer as

. ZAMORA.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

582

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

AN ACT MANDATORILY CREATING THE POSITION OF THE MUNICIPAL
GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BOOK III,
TITLE TWO, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 443 (a) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

SECTION 1. Book Ill, Title Two, Chapter 2, Section 443 (a) of Republic Act No.
7160 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Sec. 443. Officials of the Municipal Government. ~(a) There shall be in each
municipality a municipal mayor, a municipal vice mayor, sangguniang bayan members, a
secretary to the sangguniang bayan, a municipal treasurer, a municipal assessor, a
municipal accountant, a municipal budget officer, a municipal planning and development
coordinator, a municipal engineer/building official, a municipal health officer, a
municipal civil registrar AND A MUNICIPAL GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER.

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SEC. 2. The Department of the Interior and Local Government shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees. orders, rules and regulations contrary to this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect upon approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roberto V. Puno

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill is a re-flied bill from the 15" Congress.

This bill seeks to create the TESDA Skills and Training and
Accreditation Center in Antipolo City to be known as Antipolo City TESDA
Training Center.

The establishment of an accessible, high quality and efficient technical
education and skills development shall be beneficial not only to the newly
high school graduates but also to any ordinary citizen. This bill, which is
aimed to equip the citizens with basic practical knowledge and technical
expertise, is geared towards a society that would be self-reliant, productive
and more importantly employable.

The necessity for the creation of a TESDA in Antipolo City shall serve
the sixteen (16) barangays which comprises the 1* and 2™ District in Antipolo
City as well as other neighboring districts since the existing TESDA
Accreditation Centers located in Binangonan and Cainta cannot cater for the
whole province of Rizal.

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

ROBERTO V. PUNO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
819
HOUSE BILL NO. 8

Introduced by Honorable Roberto V. Puno

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN ANTIPOLO CITY, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE ANTIPOLO CITY TESDA TRAINING CENTER, AND
APPPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

Be. enacted by) ie Senate an the, House:of, Renresertethies of the
Philippines Congress

SECTION 1. There is hereby created the Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in
Antipolo City, to be known as Antipolo City TESDA Training Center.

SECTION 2. The Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) shall formulate the necessary Implementing Rules and
Regulations that shall govern the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation
of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act on the
year following the approval of this Act and in every year thereafter.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section of the
Act shall be deemed unconstitutional of invalid, the other sections or
provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in force and
effect.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees,
instructions , rules and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any
provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect immediately
upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___'72.4

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The ultimate test of excellent health delivery system in any country is probably on
its capacity to fully subsidize the costs involved in the care, prevention and treatment of
cancer cases.

In fact, to this end, a highly viable program needs to be institutionalized and that
sufficient funds have to be appropriated to carry through the goal of actually monitoring
the number of cancer cases toward their eventualreduction or mitigation

No doubt, health as.a primary deveioprient agendum breathes in the skin of the
Constitution. This is so since-a healthy people means likewise a healthy society where
the given environment is focused on diagnosis, prevention, and mitigation of deaths in
cancer cases.

It is the whole intention of this proposed me:


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session,

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HOUSE BILLNO.__

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FULL GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY TO CANCER PATIENTS,
INSTITUTIONALIZING A PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND.
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as “Cancer Freedom Act of 2013”,

‘SEC. 2. Full government subsidy shall be granted to a cancer patient under
treatment in any public or private hospital in the country provided this is duly certified by
the hospital where the patient is confined and the attending physician under whose care
‘such patient is being treated.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health in collaboration with the Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines and/or issuances to
effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon ninety (90) days upon its publication in
the Official Gazette and in three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bit no._281

Introduced by Honorable Cresente C. Paez and Honorable
Anthony M. Bravo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cooperatives play an important role in global and national economic and social
development. Cooperatives promote the “fullest participation of all people” and facilitate a
more equitable distribution of the benefits of globalization. To answer the clamor,
Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code, allows for the
appointment of cooperative officers to take charge of the office for the development of
cooperatives, among others. However, the words of the law were vague and the
implementation became optional on the part of the local government units (LGUs) resulting
in either LGUs with cooperative officers who serve other functions or no cooperatives
officers at all. In the long run, the cooperative sector will be left to suffer by this inverse
proportional line towards success.

Regardless of the type, size, geographical location or purpose, cooperatives provide a
unique tool for achieving one or more economic goal in an increasingly competitive global
economy. The national and local counterpart should not be left to decay. ‘It is for this
reason that the mandatory appointment of cooperatives officers by LGUs is hereby
earnestly sought.

wow. crisp PAEZ HON. ANTHONY M. BRAVO


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House BILL No. _281

Introduced by Honorable Cresente C. Paez and Honorable
Anthony M. Bravo

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF
‘COOPERATIVES OFFICERS IN EVERY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT AMENDING
FOR THAT PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Section 487 Article 17 Title V Book 3 of Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as
the Local Government Code shall be amended as follows:

Article Seventeen — The Cooperatives Officer

SEC. 487. Qualifications, Power and Duties ~ (a) No person shall be appointed
cooperatives officer unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the local
government unit concerned, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree
preferably in business administration with special training in cooperatives or any related
course from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or
its equivalent, He/She must have experience in cooperatives organization and
management for at least five (5) years in case of the provincial or city cooperatives
officer, and three (3) years in the case of the municipal cooperatives officer. The
appointment of the cooperatives officer shall be mandatory for provincial, city and

jovernments,


SECTION 2. Effectivity Clause ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
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Republie of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Sixteenth Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 696

Introduced by Honorable Herminia B. Roman

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the Orani Land Transportation Extension Office in
the Municipality of Orani, Province of Bataan.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is a vital government agency tasked
with the promotion of safety and public service in land transportation throughout the
country. The LTO provides a rationalized system of motor vehicle registration,
license issuance, law enforcement and adjudication of traffic violation cases. LTO
regional offices, district offices and licensing centers nationwide complement the
central office in the delivery of its services. At present, LTO Licensing Center in the
Province of Bataan is located in the Municipality of Pilar, Bataan, which is in the
Second District of Bataan. People from various municipalities of Bataan need to
travel to Pilar, Bataan to avail of the services of the LTO. Hence, establishing an
LTO Extension Office in the Municipality of Orani will be beneficial not only to its
residents but to those from nearby municipalities, especially those coming from the
First Legislative District of Bataan. An LTO Extension Office in Orani means that
the effort, money and time spent to transact business with the LTO will be greatly
minimized.

In line with the policy of the State to provide access to services and give
preferential attention to the welfare of the general populace, the approval of this bill
is earnestly sought.

Wormers, rg i Ere)
ERMINIA B. ROMAN


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 69

Introduced by Honorable Herminia B. Roman

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE ORANI LAND TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION
OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ORANI, PROVINCE OF BATAAN
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the Department of
Transportation and Communications, the Orani Land Transportation Extension
Office in the Municipality of Orani, Province of Bataan.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the current appropriations for the Department of Transportation and
Communications. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its operation and
maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

574

House

introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S, Zamora and Rep. Rommel C, Amatong

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Engineering districts are vital cogs in the development of the country. Without
their invaluable contribution, the implementation of priority projects such as the
construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of roads and bridges, as well as flood
control, irrigation, and other important infrastructure, would be impossible to realize.

To ensure the efficient and slippage-free implementation of infrastructure projects
and undertakings in our area of representations, it has become imperative that a new

burden of having to stretch its limited resources just to provide for the
requirements of the whole Province of Compostela Valley, a vast geographical area
consisting of eleven municipalities straddling two congressional districts.

This bill proposes to create a second engineering district office in the Province of
Compostela Valley with jurisdiction over the municipalities comprising the first
legislative district, namely: Monkayo, Compostela, New Bataan, Maragusan and



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 57 4

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora and Rep. Rommel C. Amatong

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Congress assembled:

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22) SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the Department of Public Works

235, and Highways, a second district engineering office in Compostela Valley Province,

24 | comprising the municipalities of Monkayo, Compostela, New Bataan, Montevista and

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/Maragusan, located in the Municipality of Compostela, and to be known as the Second
District Engineering Office of Compostela Valley Province.

w (C. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall

% transfer the records, property, equipment, supplies and materials pertaining to the

| jurisdiction and administration of the district engineering office in accordance with
existing laws and regulations.

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

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afler its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
REGULAR SESSION)

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon City
HOUSE BILL NO. 873

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to convert the San Toribio High School into the SAN TORIBIO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, located at San Toribio, Esperanza.

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution guarantees the following rights: 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.

Education inspires knowledge, ensures productivity, and guarantees a good
future. Moreover, we cannot expect to attain progress if our young are uneducated,
unskilled, and unschooled.

The Municipality of Esperanza, Agusan del Sur is one of the fastest growing local
government units, it needs an educated citizenry.

Considering these merits, we earnestly request that this proposed measure be
approved.

HON. MARIA VALENTINA G, PLAZA


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 879

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN TORIBIO HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE “SAN
TORIBIO 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. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High
School in Barangay San Toribio, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur to be known as the “San
Toribio National High School.”

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the San
Toribio High School are hereby transferred to the “San Toribio National High School,”
the initial funding for which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations
of San Toribio National High School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operation of the San Toribio National High School.
Thereafter the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be
included in the 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 909

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

While individual income taxpayers are currently being extended an additional
exemption of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000) for each dependent, not exceeding
four (4), under the National Intemal Revenue Code (NIRC), the advent of the K+12
curriculum of the Department of Education negates the relief being provided by the tax
break, as the additional two years of basic education certainly entails more expenses for
parents who are also taxpayers. The additional cost of education will be accepted by
parents because of our cultural premium on the value of education, not only for
completing the basic curriculum, but much more for the value of a professional degree
for their children.

To ease the burden on parents, the government should provide them with more tax
reliefs for qualified dependents. As an offsettting mechanism for the additional two years
of basic education, the undersigned proposes that the age ceiling for qualified dependents
be likewise increased by two more years, hence, from the present twenty-one (21) years
to twenty-three (23) years. The measure, if favorably considered, will positively impact
on the dependents’ education and answer for their other basic needs, while providing
additional financial support to parents, particularly those who are single and have sole
custody of the dependent child or children.

‘The passage of this timely bill is most respectfully sought.

MARIA ENS. ZAMORA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

seman 08)

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,