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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a fish port and cold storage facility in Barangay 
Bayabas, City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental. 
Section 7, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides: 
"Section 7. The State shall protect the rights of subsistence fishermen, 
especially of local communities, to the preferential use of local marine and fishing 
resources, both inland and offshore. It shall provide support to such fishermen 
through appropriate technology and research, adequate financial, production, 
and marketing a sistance, and other services. xx x" 
The fish port in the said city shall serve as a distribution center with 
efficient post-harvest facilities that meet the industry's requirements for 
maintaining quality marine products. Otherwise stated, establishing said fish port 
will provide an avenue for trade and consumer access for small-time fisherfolks 
in the locality. 
On the other hand, based on data from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic 
Resources, approximately 25 to 40 percent of the total fish production in the 
Philippines is lost from the distribution chain due to a shortage in post-harvest 
equipment like blast freezers and ice-making machines as well as :facilities like 
cold storage warehouses and fish landing sites. 
Establishing cold storage :facility with proper equipment will help maintain 
the freshness and quality of fishery products and prevent spoilage. Should the 
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6:34 pm
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HoUSEBILL.No.8145
Introduced by REPRESI]NTATIVE MARGARITA "ATTY. MIGS" 8. NOGRALES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Xiaofan   Lin,  was  born   in  the   Province  of  Guangdong,   China.  He  was  hired   for  a
supervisory  position   in  Jslink  International  Corporation,  an  IT  company,  owned  by  Filipino-
Chinese  friends.  Since he first arrived  in the country,  he has made many  friends and has felt at
home.  He  found  his worth  and value here through managing a business that provides homes to
families and commercial spaces to small business.
In the years that he has spent in the  Philippines, he was convinced and now aspires more
to  become a  Filipino  Citizen.  Mr.  Lin  has no  intention of residing  anywhere else and wishes to
become a part of the group of citizens in the Philippines.
In  view of Mr.  Lin's wish to become a Filipino Citizen, approval  of this bill  is earnestly
sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BILL. No.  8 1 4 5
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MARGARITA "ATTY. MIGS" 8. NOGRALES
``AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP T0 XIAOFAN LIN"
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  the  House  Of  Representatives  Of  the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION I.  Xiaofan Lin is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and
privileges and prerogatives appurtenant hereto.
Upon  taking  the  registration  of the  oath  of allegiance  to  the  Republic  of the
Philippines, Xiaofan Lin shall enter into the full enjoyment of philippine citizenship.
SECTION  2.    This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its  publication  in  the
Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.
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Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
8707
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Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This representation is not deaf and blind to what is happening inside
our prisons.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in a report published in April
2015,  determined  that  overcrowding  is  the  main  concern  in  police  lockup
cells.  Overcrowding  is  obviously  dangerous  to  human  health  as  it  breeds
diseases, breaks down discipline and exacerbates tensions. Having to fight for
air and space 24 hours a day make prison, in the words of inmates, a living
death.
This bill seeks to provide for the construction of an additional building
for   the   Zambales   Provincial   Jail   located   at   Iba,   Zambales.   Gathering
individuals  in  cramped  spaces  is  cruel,  inhuman,  degrading,  and  unjust
punishment. It is high-time to make long-overdue reforms seeking to end the
suffering of inmates in the country.
Absent a nationwide campaign to address such pressing problem, it is
imperative  to  find  a  solution  to  the  overcrowing  of prison  facilities  in  the
Province of Zambales. Hence, the passage of this bill isearn
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Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 8 7 0 7
Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL
BUILDING FOR THE ZAMBALES PROVINCIAL JAIL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF IBA, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Be it enacted, try the Serrate cnd, the House Of Represendcrfu)es Of the Phittppines
in Congress asserrtol,ed:
SECTION  1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the
12      Department of Public  Works and  Highways,  an  additional building for the
13      Zambales provincial Jail in the Municipality of Iba, Province of zambales.
14
15                 SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of
16     this  Act  shall  be   charged   to   the  appropriation  of  the  Bureau   of  Jail
17     Management and penology of the Department of Justice. Therefore, such sum
18     as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the building shall be
19      included in the General Appropriations Act.
20
21                             SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15)  days after its
22     publication in the official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
23
24                  Approved ,
25
26
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.8692
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Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Through this bill, an e~library will be created at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Balonbato
in Quezon City. Republic Act No. 7743, which calls for the establishment of "additional
public  libraries  to  serve  all  congressional  districts  cities  and  municipalities  in  the
Philippines and reading centers in every barangay except in cities or municipalities where
there are existing public libraries or in barangays where there are existing reading centers,"
is proposed to be addressed by establishing an e-library instead of a reading center.
An e-library  with at  least three  (3)  sets  of computers  with  internet connection  in the
barangay  halls  could  be  a better alternative  to  opening  physical  libraries  and reading
centers, which could be expensive and only offer a limited selection of publications. These
computers give users access to a huge library of online educational resources. Moreover,
public libraries and reading rooms should not fall behind and make sure they have access
to  modem  technologies  as  educational  institutions  move  toward  adding  more  recent
(digital) kinds of instructional content into their databases.
In behalf of the people of Quezon City's Sixth District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.#


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 8692
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
ANACT
ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN IIARANGAY BALONBAT0 IN QUEZON
CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1      Section 1. There is hereby established an e-library in Barangay Balonbato in Quezon city.
2
3      Section 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of
4      Barangay  Balonbato,  which  shall  have  at least three  (3)  computers with access to  the
5      internet and shall be used exclusively for educational and research purposes only.
6
7      The use of the e-library shall be free of charge to the public.
8
9      Section 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of
1o      the computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local
11      Goverrment.
12
13       The maintenance of the e-library established shall be the responsibility and shall be charged
14      to Barangay Balonbato.
15
16       Section 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations, and other
17      issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified
18       accordingly.
19
2o      Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the official
21       Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.  8718
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Introduced by Honorable Luz V. Mercado
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks to  convert the provincial  road  starting  from
Barangay  Asuncion  in  Maasin  City  to  Barangay  Paku,  Bontoc,
Province of Southern Leyte into a national road.
Barangays Asuncion and Paku and the rest of the barangays
in Southern Leyte are farming communities.   Roads are beneficial
to the livelihood of the people in theses areas because they are the
means by which farm produce is transported to the markets.   They
are   convenient   links   between   fifteen   (15)   municipalities   of
Southern Leyte  stretching towards the Municipality  of Malitbog.
Approximately one (1) hour travel time is saved by not passing the
coastal road in going to Maasin City.


The  conversion  of the  Asuncion-Paku road  into  a national
road will greatly stimulate and promote economic development of
the various barangays traversed by this road network.    This will
likewise   increase   commercial   activity   as   a   consequence,   spur
business  and  financial  movements  in the  municipalities  bounded
by this road network.   New investments will be encouraged thus
promoting economic growth and progress in the area.
In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.
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LUZ V.  MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 8718
Introduced by Honorable Luz V. Mercado
AN ACT
CONVE RTING       THE       PROVINCIAL       ROAD       FROM
BARANGAY ASUNCION  IN  MAASIN  CITY TO  BARANGAY
PAKU, BONTOC, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO
A    NATIONAL    ROAI)    AND    APPROPRIATING    FUNDS
THEREFOR.
Be it  enacted by the Senate  and House  Of Representatives  Of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SEC.  1.    The  Provincial  Road  from  Barangay  Asuncion  in
Maasin City to Barangay Paku, Bontoc,  Southern Leyte is hereby
converted into a national road to be known as the Asuncion-Paku


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National Highway under the direct supervision of the Department
of public Works and Highways.
SEC.  2.     The     amount     necessary     for     the     effective
implementation    of   this    Act    shall    be    charged    against   the
appropriation for the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the  current  General  Appropriations  Act.    Thereafter,  such
sum  as  may be  necessary  for the  repair  and  maintenance  of the
highway  shall be  included  in the  amual  General  Appropriations
Act
SEC. 3.      This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. ______
INTRODUCED BY REP. HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The municipality of Laoang, is one of the Twenty Four municipalities (24)
comprising the Province of Northern Samar.
According to the local records, Laoang became a pueblo and a full-fledged
parish during the year 1768. The records do not provide as to the exact month and
specific day of its establishment. It was said that, in 1767, Charles III issued a decree
expelling the Jesuits from Spain and from Spanish Colonies around the world. The
order of the expulsion arrived in Samar in September 1768. From the Jesuit hands,
the Franciscan staffed the residence of Palapag and Catbalogan. Consequently, in
that same year, a Franciscan priest took over the management of the Laoang Parish
Church and complained to the authorities of not having received any record from
the Jesuits.
During the year 2009, the Municipal Council for Culture and the Arts exerted
a renewed effort to ascertain the exact dates of the founding of the municipality, but
to no avail. Time pressured for the upcoming town fiesta, the Sangguiniang Bayan of
Laoang decided to pass Ordinance No. 122, series of 2009, fixing September 20 as the
founding anniversary of the municipality of Laoang. Since then, the municipality
celebrates every September 20 of the year as its founding anniversary.
To provide the local government officials and its people a perfect opportunity
to celebrate this momentous occasion, this bill seeks to declare every September 20 of
the year as a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Laoang, Northern
Samar, in commemoration of its Founding Anniversary.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
May 15, 2023
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. ______
Introduced by Representative
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 20 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAOANG, PROVINCE OF NORTHERN
SAMAR, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDATION DAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. September 20 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
holiday
in
the
Municipality
of
Laoang,
Province
of
Northern
Samar
in
commemoration of its foundation day.
SEC 2. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved.
8111
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESHNTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro.Manila
Ni neteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHB|LLNo.8173
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks to convert the Parang Basak-Bohe Baca-Bohe Lebbung Road in the City
of Lamitan, Province of Basilan, approximately 5. 50 kilometers, into a national road.
The   Parang Basak-Bohe Baca-Bohe Lebbung  Road  is a vital  road,  as  it facilitates the
transportation of agricultural and marine products from farms and sea ports to different markets
in the province. It also provides case of mobility for people in the whole Province of Basilan.
Conversion  into a national road guarantees the Parang Basak-Bohe Baca-Bohe Lebbung
Road  regular  maintenance  and  repair  from  the  Department  of  Public  Works  and  Highways
(DPWH) funded by the national government.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is carnestly sought.
ATAMAN
of Basilan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHBILLNo.8173
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE  PARANG BASAK-BOHE
BACA-B0IIE LEBBUNG ROAD IN THE CITY   OF LANITAN , PROVINCE OF BASILAN,
FROM PROVINCIAL ROAD T0   NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE
Be  it  enacted  by  (he  Senate  and the  Hou.se  Of Representckves Of the Philippines in Congress
a.ssembled:
Section  1.  The Parang Basak-Bohe Baca-Bohe Lebbung Road, in the City  of Lamitan in
the  Province  of Basilan,  which  is  approximately  5.50   kilometers,  is  hereby  converted  into a
national  road,  under  the jurisdiction  and  supervision  of the  Department of Public Works and
Highways.
Sec.  2.  The amount necessary for the maintenance,  improvement, and repair of the said
road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec.  3.  /1:#t7c./f.v7./};.  -This  Act shall  take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
(?#.c7.¢/ (7'czzc'//c. or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippi,nes
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENlll CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 8002
Introduced by
Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO
EXPLANATOFLY NOTE
The  Municipality  of Naic  is  a  first-class  municipality  in  the  8th  District  of the
Province  of Cavite.  An  extension  office  of the  Land  Transportation  Office  (LTO)  is
located  in  Naic.  This  representation  believes  that  there  is  a  need  to  convert  the
extension office in Naic to become a Lllo Regular Office.
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can  also  be  better served  by the  proposed  conversion  into  a  regular office of LTO
Naic. This representation forecasts that a population of around 600,000 can the avail
services of the proposed LT0 regular office in Naic -this expected clientele will come
from Magallanes, Maragondon, Tanza, Ternate, and Trece Martires.
The  Province  Of  Cavite  is  one  of the  biggest  provinces  in  the  country,  the
creation  of a  regular  office  of Llo  in  Naic will  complement the  continuous growth
being  experienced  in  the  area.  Having  a  regular  office  of  Lllo  in  Naic  will  provide
better service to a  lot of Caviteiios because such  office will  have ample manpower,
more resources, and better management.
For  the  Filipino  people,  for  Cavitefios,  the  approval  of  the  proposed  bill  is
earnestly being sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOusE BILL NO.  8 n I 2
Introduced by
Honorable A«IELA BIANCA D. TOLENTTNO
AN ACT CONVERTING THE NAIC EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) LOCATED IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NAIC, PROVINCE OF CAVITE,
INTO A REGULjiR LTo DlsTRler OFFlcE AND
AppROpFmTING FUNDs THEREFOR
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled :
Section  1. The  existing  Land Transportation  Office  (LTO)  Exterision  Office  located
in the Municipality of Naic,  Province of Cavite is hereby converted into a regular LTO
District Office.
Section  2. The  Secretary  of the  Department  Of Transportation  shall  immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization Of a Regular Lllo District
Office  in  the   Municipality  Of  Naic,   the   initial   funding   of  which   shall   be  charged
against  the  current  year's  appropriation   of  the  LTO   Extension   Office  lor=ated   in
Municipality of Naic.  Thereafter,  such  sums as may  be  necessary for the continued
operation  of  the  Regular  District  Office  shall  be  included   in  the  annual  General
Ap propriations Act.
Section  3. The  Secretary  Of the  DOTr  shall  promulgate  the  necessary  rules  and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
Section  4. This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  it  publication  in  the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.    8413
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVHRTING THE BALAOAN-SANTOL PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITIHS 0F BALAOAN AND SANTOL, LA UNION, INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks to convert the Balaoan-Santol Provincial Road in the  Municipalities  of
Balaoan and Santol, La Union into a national road.
The Balaoan-Santol Provincial Road serves as the main access road that links the
Municipality  of Balaoan  to  the  Municipality  of  Santol.  Being  a  provincial  road,  its
development and maintenance is the responsibility of the local government. However, due
to the perennial problem of insufficiency of funds to develop and maintain said provincial
road, the objective to maintain the serviceable condition of the road can hardly be achieved.
The conversion of the Balaoan-Santol Provincial Road into a national road shall
improve the socio-economic endeavors of the respective municipalities traversed by the
road  network.   It  shall  increase  the  existing  length  of  the  national  roads  currently
maintained. Thus, it requires a corresponding increase in fund allocation from the national
government.
By transferring the responsibility  of developing  and maintaining  said provincial
road to be national government, the economic performance of the municipalities and other
adjacent towns involved will definitely improve.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly
FRANCIS
soft.
PAOLO P. ORTEGA V


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HouSEBILLNo.    8413
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BALAOAN-SANTOL PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES 0F BALAOAN AND SANTOL, LA UNION, INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND IMPROVHMENT THEREOF
Be  it  enacted by the  Senate  and House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION.  I. The provincial road connecting the Municipalities of Balaoan and
Santol in La Union is hereby converted in to a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways
SECTION. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
program the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the said road, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SHCTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen ( 15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
a.EPRE5
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.  8 6 9 0
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Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Through this bill, an e-library will be created at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Pasong
Tamo  in  Quezon  City.  Republic Act  No.  7743,  which  calls  for  the  establishment  of
"additional public libraries to serve all congressional districts cities and municipalities in
the Philippines and reading centers in every barangay except in cities or municipalities
where there are existing public libraries or in barangays where there are existing reading
centers," is proposed to be addressed by an establishing an e-library instead of a reading
center.
An e-library  with at  least three  (3)  sets  of computers  with internet  connection  in the
barangay  halls  could be  a better alternative  to  opening physical  libraries  and reading
centers, which could be expensive and only offer a linited selection of publications. These
computers give users access to a huge library of online educational resources. Moreover,
public libraries and reading rooms should not fall behind and make sure they have access
to  modem  technologies  as  educational  institutions  move  toward  adding  more  recent
(digital) kinds of instructional content into their databases.
In behalf of the people of Quezon City's Sixth District, and for the common good of the
F\llquopeople,theapprovaloftheundrmeasNIeiseanestlys#


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.8690
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
ANACT
ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY PASONG TAMO IN QUEZON
CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THHREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1       Section 1. There is hereby established an e-library in Barangay pasong Tamo in Quezon
2        City.
3
4      Section 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of
5      Barangay pasong Tamo, which shall have at least three (3) computers with access to the
6      internet and shall be used exclusively for educational and research purposes only.
7
8      The use of the e-library shall be free of change to the public.
9
1o      Section 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of
11      the computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local
12      Goverrment.
13
14      The maintenance of the e-library established shall be the responsibility and shall be charged
15      to Barangay pasong Tamo.
16
17       Section 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations, and other
18      issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified
19       accordingly.
20
21      Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the official
22       Gazette or a newspaper ofgeneral circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHBILLNo.8175
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  convert  the  Manaul-I,angarey Road in the Municipality  of Sumisip,
Province of Basilan, approximately 4.00 kilometers, into a national road.
The   Manaul-I.angarey   Road   is   a  vital   road,   as   it  facilitates  the  transportation  of
agricultural and marine products from farms and sea ports to different markets in the province. It
also provides ease of mobility for people in the whole Province of Basilan.
Conversion   into   a   national   road   guarantees   the   Manaul-Langarey   Road   regular
maintenance and repair from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) funded by
the national government.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
Housn OF RHPRESHNTATlvEs
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Ni neteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.8175
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TIIE COI`IVERSI0N OF TIIE MAI`IAUL-LANGAREY ROAD IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SUMISIP, PROVINCE OF BASILAN, FROM PROVINCIAL ROAD
TO   NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of Representatives Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section  1.    The  Manaul-Langarey  Road,  in  the  Municipality  of Sumisip,  Province of
Basilan, which is approximately 4.00 kilometers,  is hereby converted into a national road, under
the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Sec.  2.  The amount necessary  for the maintenance, improvement, and repair of the said
road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec,  3.  /iJorec/7.v7./};.  -This  Act shall  take effect fifteen (I 5) days after its publication in the
C?/77c'J.cr/ Gcrzc//c or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
841!
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOL0 P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING BACNOTAN-SAN GABRIEL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIES
0F BACNOTAN AND SAN GABRIEL, PROVINCE 0F LA UNION INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Bacnotan-San Gabriel Road in the Municipalities of Bacnotan
and San Gabriel, Province of La Union into a national road and appropriating funds for the
improvement and maintenance thereof.
The beneficial impacts of roads on production and on poverty alleviation are well-
recognized in all parts of the world. It is a fact that development hinges on the community' s
access to basic needs. Similarly, lack of access of good road networks impacts the incomes
and welfare of the people. A high-quality road increases the population's mobility  and
improves  their  ability  to  earn.  The  government  `s  continued  efforts  to  strengthen  the
economy should include prioritizing the rehabilitation of our roads, for the community to
better respond to the demands of a more fast-paced and dynamic way of life.
Although a provincial road already exists connecting the Municipalities of Bacnotan
and Sam Gabriel, the local government lacks the budget to put its maintenance as a priority.
Converting the  Bacnotan-San Gabriel  Road to  a national road will  definitely  facilitate
agricultural and rural development in the area. The road's annual funding from the national
government will ensure its rehabilitation and maintenance.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly
FRANC
0 PAOLO P. ORTEGA V


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOL0 P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING BACNOTAN-SAN GABRIEL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIHS
OF BACNOTAN AND SAN GABRIEL, PROVINCE 0F LA UNION INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
Be  it  enacted by the  Senate  and House  of Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION. 1. The provincial road connecting the Municipalities of Bacnotan and
Sam Gabriel, Province of La Union is hereby  converted in to a national road under the
supervision of the Department of public Works and Highways
SECTION. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Hichways shall include in the
program the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the said road, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
1 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XVI Section 7 of the 1987 Constitution states: 
Section 7. The State shall provide immediate and adequate care, 
benefits, and other forms of assistance to war veterans and veterans of 
military campaigns, their surviving spouses and orphans. 
At present, the country only has one hospital dedicated to provide quality hospitalization, 
medical care and treatment to Filipino veterans. The Veterans Memorial Medical Center in 
Quezon City was mandated to be the primary medical facility for the hospitalization and 
medical care of veterans and their dependents. 
There are thousands of veterans all over the country and it would be inconvenient for our 
veterans to travel all the way to Quezon City for their medical needs. We need to provide 
them quality and accessible health care. Thus, the need to have additional Veterans 
Memorial Medical Centers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly requested. 
RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
August 14, 2023
8:00 am
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERS IN LUZON, VISAYAS 
AND MINDANAO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The establishment of one (1) Veterans Memorial Medical Centers each for 
Luzon (outside Metro Manila), Visayas and in Cagayan de Oro City for Mindanao, with the 
minimum capacity of twenty-five (25) hospital beds each under the supervision of the 
Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) is hereby mandated. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of National Defense and/or his duly authorized representative, in 
consultation and coordination with the concerned officials of the Department of Interior and 
Local Government, shall formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and 
regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Defense shall immediately include in the Department's programs 
the operationalization of the new Veterans Memorial Medical Centers in Luzon (outside 
Metro Manila), Visayas, and Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao, the funding of which shall be 
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. For the purposes of this Act, the term "operationalization" shall include the 
acquisition of the land on which the hospitals will be established, the construction of the 
building and other complementary infrastructures, facilities and hospital equipment, as well 
as the costs for maintenance and personal services for the said facilities. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official 
Gazette at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
8842
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.  8385
Introduced by Representative FLORIDA ``RIDA" P. ROBES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of every Filipino
and instill health consciousness among them. Towards this end, the State shall adopt a policy
to establish infrastructures that make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and acceptable to
the people.
With this in mind, this representation as the principal author of RA  11272, advocates
the  provision  of the  law that mandates  the  establishment  of a  specialty  hospital  known  as
St. Bemadette Children and Maternity Hospital in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
However, RA  11272 designated Barangay Graceville, City of Sam Jose del Monte as
the location for the St. Bemadette Children and Maternity Hospital was inadvertently specified
in the law thus, limiting the accessibility of the site of the hospital to most of the San Josefio
clientele.
To reflect the intent and give flesh to the true spirit of RA  11272, the amendment of
Section  1  of RA  11272 is earnestly sought.
FLORID
Lone district, San Jose Del Monte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BILL No. 83 85
Introduced by Representative FLORIDA "RIDA" P. ROBES
AN ACT
AMENDING   SECTION   ONE   OF   REPUBLIC   ACT   NUMBHR
HLEVEN  THOUSAND  TWO  HUNDRED   SEVENTY-TWO  (RA
11272), OTHERWISH KNOWN AS ``AN ACT ESTABLISHING A
SPECIALTY  HOSPITAL  IN  THE  CITY  0F  SAN  JOSE  DEL
MONTH,  PROVINCE  0F  BULACAN,  TO  BE  KNOWN  AS  ST.
BERNADETTE CHILDREN AND MATERNITY HOSPITAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE"
Be  it  enacted by  the  Senate  and  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
Section 1. Section 1  of Republic Act No.11272 is hereby anended to read as follows:
"SECTION  1. There shall be established a specialty hospital, known as St.
Bemadette Children and Maternity Hospital, with a minimum capacity of one
hundred (100) beds, to be located [Barangay Graceville] in the  City of San Jose
Del  Monte,  Province  of Bulacan.  The  St.  Bemadette  Children and Maternity
Hospital shall be under the administrative and technical supervision of Sam Jose
Del Monte City, Province of Bulacan.
See 2.   If any part or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional the remaining
parts or provisions not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.
See. 3. All other laws, decrees, issuances, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof which
are  inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,  anended,  or modified
accordingly.
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HouSEBILLNo.   8411
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVHRTING THE CADAPLI- SENGAT CASTRO ROAD IN BANGAR, LA UNION
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMHNT THEREOF
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Cadapli- Sengat Road in Bangar, La Union into a national
road.
Road projects serve as an important part of the development strategy for any region.
In the wake of rapid economic growth and poverty reduction programs implemented by the
government, the demand for excellent road networks increases. Roads are crucial to economic
development. The mobility and relative ease in the transport of goods and prime commodities as
well as the effective delivery of basic services are affected and determined by the conditions of the
access roads.
Being a definitive factor towards progress, it is not enough that roads are just constructed.
Roads must be regularly repaired and maintained. The Cadapli- Sengat Road needs appropriate
funding for its maintenance in order that it will not deteriorate and eventually fall into disrepair,
setting back whatever economic growth the road's opening had spurred.
With the conversion of cadapli-Sengat Road into a National Road, funds from the national
government, through the Department of public Works and Highways, will ensure the improvement
and maintenance of the road and sustain the socio-economic development in La Union.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
FRANCI
V
PAOL0 P. ORTEGA V


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVHRTING THE CADAPLI- SENGAT CASTRO ROAD IN BANGAR, LA
UNION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THH
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
Be  it  enacted by the  Senate  and House  Of Represehiatives  Of the Philippines  in
Congress assembled..
SECTION. 1. The Cadapli- Sengat Road in Bangar, La Union is hereby converted
in  to  a  national  road  under  the  supervision  of the  Department  of Public  Works  and
Highways
SECTION. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
program the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the said road, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8523

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an extension office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in
the Municipality of San Pascual, Batangas. San Pascual is one of the strategic municipalities in the
Second District of Batangas. By establishing additional LTO office, San Pascual and other nearby
municipalities can better cater to the needs of a larger number of residents, ensuring that services
such as vehicle registration and driver's licensing are more accessible and efficient

Overall, establishing another office of the LTO in the Municipality of San Pascual aims to
improve accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness in delivering transportation-related services to
a growing population. It allows for better coverage across regions, reduced administrative burden,
enhanced traffic management, improved law enforcement collaboration, and localized services
tailored to the needs of specific areas

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



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8923

Introduced by
HON. ATTY. GERVILLE “JINKY BITRICS” R. LUISTRO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN PASCUAL, PROVINCE OF
BATANGAS, 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 supervision of the Department of
Transportation (DOT?), an extension office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the
Municipality of San Pascual, Province of Batangas.

SECTION 2. The LTO extension office shall cater to the Second District of Batangas
comprised of the municipalities of Bauan, San Pascual, San Luis, Lobo, Mabini, and Tingloy.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the DOTr shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the LTO extension office in the municipality of San Pascual,

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

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

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in newspaper of general circulation

Approved,

IKY BITRICS” R
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. __ _ 
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In 2012, the K-12 program was implemented, the goal of this program is not only to prepare the 
students for tertiary learning, but it is also to make sure the readiness of K-12 graduates to join 
the workforce and ensure that their knowledge, trainings, and skills are competent in the global 
market 
However, K-12 graduates are facing two problems in the labor market; those are being 
unemployed or underemployed. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, last 2022 the 
unemployment rate is 5.41/o and underemployment is 14.2Xi. 
Most of the unemployed in the Philippines are fresh graduates with about 400,000 added to the 
labor force each year, it is noteworthy that from 1.8% in 2018 to 8.2% in December 2022, the 
unemployment rate for people whose highest grade finished was SHS, has increased 
dramatically. 
And, according to a survey, 7 4 ½ of professionals in the Philippines considered resigning and the 
top reason is being underemployed. 
The Trabaho Center in High Schools can help senior highschools students in various ways in 
addressing unemployment and underemployment It will provide job linkages and networks to 
employers with the help of local government and the Public Employment Services Office. 
Trabaho Center will have an up-to-date database of job vacancies with local employers and 
training institutions. This allows senior high school students to get a comprehensive 
understanding of what types of jobs are available in the local market and what employers are 
looking for in potential employees. It allows these students to explore different job options and 
can guide them in choosing a career path that suits their preferences and aptitudes. 
Trabaho Center will also provide insights into different industries and careers. Some senior high 
school students might have doubts about what career path to choose. However, the Trabaho 
Center can provide them with details and insights about different industries, job outlooks, and 
labor rates. This will enable students to have better decision-making in choosing their preferred 
careers, thus avoiding underemployment as they will be fully equipped with the necessary 
knowledge to flourish in their field of choice. 
This bill is an essential tool for senior high school students and graduates to fight 
unemployment and underemployment during these trying times. It provides students with a 
wide range of opportunities, from job matching to mentorship programs, which serve as 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRHSENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.8180
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIAIIAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTu
This bill seeks to convert the Badja-Bangcoang-Bohe Lebbung Road in the Municipality
of Tipo-Tipo, Province of Basilan, approximately 6.00 kilometers, into a national road.
The   Badja-Bangcoang-Bohe   Lebbung   Road   is   a   vital   road,   as   it   facilitates   the
transportation of agricultural and marine products from farms and sea ports to different markets
in the province. It also provides ease of mobility for people in the whole Province of Basilan.
Conversion  into  a  national  road guarantees  the Badja-Bangcoang-Bohe Lebbung Road
regular maintenance and repair from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
funded by the national government.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Ni neteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.8180
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TIIE CONVERSION 0F THE BADJA-BANGCOANG-B0IIE
LEBBUNG ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY   OF TIPO-TIPO, PROVINCE OF BASILAN,
FROM PROVINCIAL ROAD TO   NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Phitippines in Congress
assembled:
Section I.  The Badja-Bangcoang-Bohe Lebbung Road, in the Municipality  of Tipo-Tipo
in the Province of Basilan,  which  is approximately 6.00 kilometers, is hereby converted into a
national  road,  under  the jurisdiction  and  supervision  of the  Department of Public Works and
Highways.
Sec.  2.  The amount necessary for the maintenance,  improvement, and repair of the said
road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec.  3. Jt,j#?c./7.vi.ty.  -This  Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
f2//J`c.J.cr/ (;¢zc//c or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,