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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._1774

Introduced by Hon. Joseph F. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the renaming of Saverona Elementary School to Alberto G.
Bautista Elementary School in honor of the kindness and generosity of the late
Alberto G. Bautista who donated the school site at Barangay Saverona, Talugtug,
Nueva Ecija and initiated deeper sense of aspiration in uplifting the welfare of the
youth in the barangay.

The renaming is at the initiative of the surviving heirs of Alberto G. Bautista
as contained in Resolution No. 2, series of 2013 of the Sangguniang Barangay of
Brgy. Saverona and endorsed in Resolution No. 15, series of 2013 of the
Sangguniang Bayan of Talugtug, Nueva Ecija.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LIAS oDA

JOSEPH F. VIOLAGO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._1774

Introduced by Hon. Joseph F. Violago

AN ACT
RENAMING SAVERONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SAVERONA, TALUGTUG, NUEVA ECIJA TO ALBERTO G. BAUTISTA
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. This Act seeks to rename the existing Saverona Elementary
School in Barangay Saverona, Talugtug, Nueva Ecija to Alberto G. Bautista
Elementary School

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 12 75

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is hereby proposed this amendatory proposal that will effectively re-
schedule the supposedly October 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan olections
to the second Monday of October 2015 and every three years thereafter on ground that
holding two elections in a year may prove disadvantageous to the government in real
economic terms.

More importantly, two important types of elections held within the same year is
perceived 8s nol leveling the playing field on the view that those elected in May 2013.
could already exercise their clout, ascendancy or power to place their own bets and
therefore influence the political outcome and future of the their chosen Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan wannabes, if and when, the election Is held within the same year
or time continuum.

Thus, to avoid perceived repercussions and implications under this old, set up,
there will be local and congressional elections in 2013 next year and none of Barangay
and Sangguniang Kabataan elections until 2015 and similarly, if there will be Barangay
and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in 2015, there will be none of local and
congressional elections in 2016 until 2016. in short, the subsequent clections for local
and congressional elections will be in 2013, 2016, 2019 and so on and so forth. ‘That for
Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be in 2015, 2018, 2021 and so on
and 0 forth,

it is this author's submission that the reer issue

of a poltical environment insulated from an wel a5 a vel jing field
where a healthy democracy truly thrives since no poit automatically influences
‘another especially those at the lower level of the whoig local government sinacture since
elections are held alternately.

‘The passage of this bil


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no.__1275

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
RESCHEDULING TO SECOND MONDAY OF OCTOBER 2015 BARANGAY AND
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS AND HOLDING THE SAME EVERY
THREE (3) YEARS THEREAFTER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on
the second Monday of October in 2015 and every three (3) years thereafter

SEC. 2. The Commission on Elections shall promulgate the appropriate rules,
regulations and guidelines to effectively carry out the provision of this Act :

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) 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._ 1729

Introduced by HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The province of Sultan Kudarat was created under Presidential Decree No. 341, which was
approved and signed into law on the 22" of November 1973. This momentous stride should be
‘commemorated annually as part of upholding the history of the province. In addition, this is also
a perfect time for its citizens to celebrate and conduct grand festivities that foster greater
camaraderie among themselves.

This bill seeks to declare November 22 of every year as a special non-working holiday in the
province of Sultan Kudarat, to give its citizens the opportunity to celebrate the occasion with
appropriate ceremonies.

Its favourable approval is eamestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

: 1729
House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

“AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR 4
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT

AS

ECIAL NON-WORKING

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

SECTION I. November 22 is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the
Province of Sultan Kudarat, to commemorate its foundation day anniversary.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Ci

16" CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

11{
HOUSE BILL NO~

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to repeal age Act No. 5180,
of Preliminary Investigatio
Attorneys or their Assistants,

‘An Act Prescribing a Uniform System
rovincial and City Fiscals and their Assistants, and by State
a its amendatory laws, Presidential Decree Nos. 77 and 911.

It also provides authority to the Department of Justice to issue and promulgate rules and
regulations on the conduct of investigations of violations of criminal laws consistent with the
Rules of Court or any rules promulgated by the Supreme Court

The objective of this bill is to address the systemic delay in our country’s criminal justice
system.

Thus, passage of this proposed measure is eamestly sought.

Medte/

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT.
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5180, AS AMENDED, “AN ACT PRESCRIBING A
UNIFORM SYSTEM OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BY PROVINCIAL AND
CITY FISCALS AND THEIR ASSISTANTS, AND BY STATE ATTORNEYS OR THEIR:
ASSISTANTS”

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

SECTION 1. Repealing Clause. — Republic Act No. 5180, “An Act Prescribing a
Uniform System of Preliminary Investigation by Provincial and City Fiscals and their Assistants,
and by State Attorneys or their Assistants, ” and its amendatory laws, Presidential Decree Nos. 77

and 911, are hereby repealed.

SEC.2. Authority of the Department of Justice (DOJ). - The DOJ, as the
statutorily mandated agency of government to administer the criminal justice system, shall have
the power to issue and promulgate rules and regulations on the conduct of investigations of
violations of criminal laws consistent with the Rules of Court or any rules promulgated by the

Supreme Court.

SEC.3. — Effectiv

y Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
publication in the Official Gazette or at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation, and
upon effectivity of such rules and regulations to be issued and promulgated by the DOJ pursuant

to this Act.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. —_ 1016

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the 25" of August of every year as a special non-working holiday in
the City of Iloilo, in celebration of the Iloilo City Charted Day, It was approved as on third reading,
by the House of Representatives as House Bill No, 3800 in the 15" Congress but was not tackled at
the committee level in the Senate,

On July 16, 1937, under Commonwealth Act No.158, the surrounding towns of Lapaz,
Mandurriao, Molo and Arevalo were absorbed and incorporated with the Municipality of Hoilo to
form the City of Hoilo, The city was inaugurated on August 25, 1937. Henceforth, August 25
became known as the Iloilo City Charter Day.

Iloilo is a city rich in culture and history. The city’s importance was recognized even during
the Spanish era, convincing the Spanish crown to open the port of Iloilo to foreign trade in 1855
Iloilo immediately became the center of export trade and commerce in the whole of Visayas and
Mindanao during the Spanish colonial era. The town of Iloilo was widely considered in the 19"
century as one of the most important commercial centers in the Philippines outside of Manila, During
the Commonwealth Era under the Americans, Iloilo City prospered and was called as the “Queen
City of the South”,

The City of Iloilo is the capital city of the province of Iloilo, It is the regional center of
education, trade and government of the Western Visayas region. The celebration of its charter day,
therefore, is a very meaningful occasion for the residents of Iloilo City, In order to commemorate the
founding of their city, the people of Iloilo deserve to have a local non-working holiday on the 25" of
August of every year. Declaring August 25 a holiday will optimize the participation of all sectors of
society in Hoilo City, allowing the Iloilo residents to engage in the festivities and programs that shall
honor the historical significance of the day Hoilo became a city of the Republic. Moreover, a local
non-working holiday every August 25 in the City of lola wl definitely boost seyrie inthe region
and encourage a better appreciation of the city’s history and culture.

In view of the foregoing, I highly encourage the approval of this bil] if

JERRY} [ossas


Republic of the Phili
HOUSE OF REPRESEN
Quezon City

IVES

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse BiLLNo,___ 1016

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

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

AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ILOILO TO CELEBRATE THE “ILOILO
CITY CHARTER DAY”.

Section 1, August 25 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in

the City of Ioilo in order to celebrate the “Iloilo City Charter Day”.

Section 2, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1419

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Thus, this bill seeks to increase the burial assistance to the person who defrayed the funeral
expense of a deceased veteran to Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000,00) from Ten Thousand Pesos
(P10,000,00), amending for the purpose Section 20 of Republic Act No, 6948 otherwise known as "An

Act Standardizing and Upgrading the Benefits for Military Veterans and Their Dependents."

‘This measure was previously filed by Senator Panfilo Lacson in the 15" Congress, Passage of

this Bill is earnestly sought now in the 16" Congress

HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northem Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1419

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

ANACT
INCREASING THE BURIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS FROM TEN
THOUSAND PESOS (PIO,000.00) TO TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS
(220,000.00), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6948, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT STANDARDIZING AND
UPGRADING THE BENEFITS FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR
DEPENDENTS"

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - Section 20 of Republic Act 6948, as amended, is hereby further amended to read

as follows

"Sec. 20. Burial Assistance. - (Unless the person who defrayed the expenses for the
funeral of a deceased veteran is entitled to a similar benefit from the United States Government
he/she shall be given Ten thousand pesos (P 10,000.00) as burial assistance upon application therefor
in due form which shall be filed within two (2) years from the death of the yeteran concemed.]
THE PERSON WHO DEFRAYED THE EXPENSES FOR THE FUNERAL OF A
DECEASED VETERAN SHALL BE GIVEN TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS
(P20,000.00) AS BURIAL ASSISTANCE UPON APPLICATION THEREFOR IN DUE
FORM WHICH SHALL BE FILED WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DEATH OF
‘THE VETERAN CONCERNED,"

SEC. 2, Appropriations, - The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives 09 JUL 2013
Quezon City [98 PA

Sixteenth-Cengress
First Regular Session

1245 —

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Bentuco High School in the municipality of Gubat,
Province of Sorsogon into a National High School and name it Bentuco National
High School.

Bentuco High School was created to provide residents of Bentuco and graduates
of five nearby elementary schools an accessible secondary institution.

Established in 2007, the school’s convenient location helped alleviate the
financial burden on parents and the travel risk on students. The school also
served as a link to Gubat National High School and Bicol University- Gubat
Extension Campus.

The school is located 10 kms. from the town proper and no more than 3.5 kms.
from Bentuco Elementary School, Tigkiw Elementary School, Togawe Elementary
School, Casay Elementary School and Naagtan Elementary School. Bentuco, one
of the largest barangays in Gubat, has a student population of 1,110 age seven
to 12.

The nationalization of Bentuco High School will help the government in its effort
to make quality education accessible and serve students in the area better.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

IAS B. RAMOS JR
d District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1245

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING BENTUCO HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BENTUCO,
MUNICIPALITY OF GUBAT, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, INTO A NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BENTUCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. The Bentuco High School
in the Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a
national high school to be known as Bentuco National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Bentuco
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 such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES i 08 JUL 2013
Quezon City, Metro Manila i

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1163

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mangrove trees play an important role in marine and estuarine areas
especially because they are one of the few species of trees that can thrive in
salty water. Considered to have an ecosystem of its own, it is the home and
breeding ground not just of marine organisms but also of other animals and
plants

Coastlines all over the world are having serious problems due to
climate change. The mangrove ecosystem can help mitigate the harmful
effects of climate change because it serves as an effective buffer between the
land and the sea. It defends the land by being engulfed by the sea due to the
rising level of seawater. It protects shorelines from damaging erosions. It
also stabilizes coasts and river banks and filters pollutants of seawater,

In other parts of the world, people have utilized mangrove trees as a
renewable resource. Harvested for durable, water-resistant wood, mangroves
have been used in building houses, boats, pilings, and furniture. The wood of
the black mangrove has also been utilized in the production of charcoal.
Tannins and other dyes are extracted from mangrove bark. Leaves have been
used in tea, medicine, livestock feed, and as a substitute for tobacco.

Majority of the towns in the province of Catanduanes has a coastal
area. In order to save its marine diversity which is fast diminishing, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

SO
CESAR V. SARMIENTO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__1163

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION
OF APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (274) HECTARES
OF MANGROVE AREAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAGAMANOC,
PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Mangrove areas in the municipality of Bagamanoc,
Province of Catanduanes, covering approximately two hundred seventy four
(274) hectares shall be rehabilitated under the supervision of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Local
Provincial/Community Environment and Natural Resources Office
(P/CENRO).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the DENR under the General
Appropriations Act. Therefore, such sum as may be necessary for the
maintenance, protection and preservation of the areas covered shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1739

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education of the youth is an essential tool for the bright future. It is
therefore necessary for the state to provide it for them. Establishing a
national vocational high school in places where it is needed is only a step
in fulfilling this necessity . As their Representative, 1 saw the need of
establishing a national vocational high school in Kahupian, Sogod,
Southern Leyte. Once established, the educational institution herein
sought to be created will greatly contribute to the knowledgeable well
being of future residents of Kahupian.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is hereby being

earnestly sought

DA! G. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1739

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO,SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Vocational High School. A
National Vocational High School is hereby established in Barangay San Isidro,
Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte under the Supervision of the
Department of Education,

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The funds needed for purposes of
implementing this act shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Education as part of the yearly General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Education is hereby mandated to come up with the implementing rules and regulation

for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the provisions of this Act.


SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least (2) national newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1856

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Quirino Bridge — Rizal Street La Paz (Muelle Loney
Marginal Wharf Road Extension) in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city road, into a
national road.

‘The road spans a total length of 627 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Hoilo City. The street is an extension of the Muelle Loney Marginal Wharf road,
which is an existing national road, It connects the Muelle Loney Marginal Wharf Road in the
City Proper District to the La Paz District, and it passes through the back of the Iloilo Provincial
Capitol and the Iloilo Hall of Justice. Numerous private vehicles, public transports and
commercial trucks carrying various goods utilize the road. It is a vital thoroughfare in Iloilo City
and its maintenance and improvement are necessary to ensure the vitality of commerce and the
efficient flow of traffic in the area connecting the City Proper District to the La PazMistrict.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1856
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING QUIRINO BRIDGE — RIZAL STREET LA PAZ (MUELLE LONEY
MARGINAL WHARF ROAD EXTENSION) IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Quirino Bridge ~ Rizal Street La Paz (Muelle Loney Marginal Wharf Road
Extension) in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

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

04 JUL 2013

16" Congress i]
First Regular Session \ [ae
House Bill No. 1119 \

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is not unknown to many that Biliran Province is made up of group of islands.
One of which is the Higatangan Island, bounded on the north eastern side by Barangay
Libertad and on southeast by Barangay Mabini. The island boasts long stretch of white
sand beaches, cool pristine waters and exotic rock formations which are itself nature at
its best.

To make this island realize its full tourism potential, the necessary infrastructure
has to be made available. And with the passage of RA 10409 otherwise known as
“An Act Declaring the Province of Biliran as Tourism Development Area and
providing funds therefor”, it is expected that more foreign and local tourists will be
enticed to explore the island.

This bill seeks to provide the establishment of seaport in Barangay Libertad,
Higatangan Island, Naval, Province of Biliran to make it convenient for tourists to reach
the area. Moreover, investment in vital infrastructure will help strengthen the local
economy.

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

IGELIO J. ESPINA
Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16 Congress
First Regular Session

1119

House Bill No. ___”

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEAPORT IN BARANGAY
LIBERTAD, HIGATANGAN ISLAND, NAVAL, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN AND TO
PROVIDE FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. A seaport in Barangay Libertad, Higatangan Island, Naval, Province
of Biliran shall hereby be constructed.

Section 2. For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Philippine Ports
Authority or the Department of Transportation and Communications
shall formulate and issue the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act, including the necessary
support facilities.

Section 3. 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 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 1836

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which seeks to convert the HIGHWAY JUNCTION ~
ANTIPOLO — TUBURAN - QUEZON - DEL CARMEN —- MABINI -
PILAR ROAD in the First Congressional District of the Province of
Surigao del Norte into a National Road was approved by the
House of Representatives and was transmitted to the Senate of
the 14™ Congress. It was re-filed and approved by the House
of Representatives but remained pending with the Senate
Committee on Public Works until the sine die adjournment of
the 15" Congress. Hence, it is being re-filed in toto in the
present Congress.

The HIGHWAY JUNCTION - ANTIPOLO - TUBURAN —
QUEZON - DEL CARMEN - MABINI - PILAR ROAD is a 7.200
kilometer stretch of gravel roadway starting from barangay
Antipolo traversing the Barangays of Tuburan and Quezon in
the Municipality of Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte.

The existing road is in much need of repairs because the
provincial government cannot provide the necessary funds of
its maintenance.

In view of the foregoing, the immedig: proval of this
bill is earnestly sought.

REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1836

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
15' District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

AN ACT CONVERTING THE HIGHWAY JUNCTION - ANTIPOLO
- TUBURAN - QUEZON - DEL CARMEN - MABINI - PILAR
ROAD IN THE 181 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Highway Junction - Antipolo - Tuburan - Quezon -
Del Carmen - Mabini - Pilar Road in the 1s Congressional District of
the Province of Surigao del Norte is hereby converted into a
national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._1742

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Pinut-an-Bahay-Liloan provincial road in Brgy.
Pinut-an-Bahay, Municipality of Liloan, Province of Southern Leyte, into a national road.

The Pinut-an-Bahay provincial road is a vital link for transporting farm produce
of the town such as rice, com, coconuts, vegetables, and fish to nearby municipalities.
However, the said provincial road is now unpassable because of damage due to floods
and ordinary wear and tear. The lack of funds of both the province and the municipality
is the reason the road cannot be repaired and effectively maintained.

The conversion of this provincial road into a national road will enhance economic
activities, afford better employment and stimulate commercial undertakings. Moreover,
the responsibility of its maintenance will be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the provincial government reserved for the maintenance of the said road to more
important projects and programs of the provincial government.

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

fAMIAN 'G. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1742
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PINUT-AN-BAHAY-LILOAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
BARANGAY PINUT-AN-BAHAY, MUNICIPALITY OF LILOAN, PROVINCE
OF SOUTHERN LEYTE, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Pinut-an-Bahay-Liloan provincial road in Brgy. Pinut-an-

Bahay, Municipality of Liloan, Province of Southern Leyte, is hereby converted into a

national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall

be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways

under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum necessary for the

maintenance of the road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1834

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which seeks to convert the ROXAS - SAN ISIDRO -
MABINI ~ LIBERTAD ~ BAILAN - T. ARLAN - STA. MONICA ROAD in.
the First Congressional District of the Province of Surigao del
Norte, presently classified as a provincial road, into a National
Road was approved by the House of Representatives and was
transmitted to the Senate of the 14™ Congress. It was re-filed in
the 15! Congress and approved by the House of
Representatives but remained pending with the Senate
Committee on Public Works until its sine die adjournment.
Hence, it is being re-filed in toto in the present Congress.

The ROXAS — SAN ISIDRO - MABINI - LIBERTAD — BAILAN —
T. ARLAN — STA. MONICA ROAD is a 13.550 kilometer stretch of
gravel roadway starting from Barangay Roxas in the
Municipality of San Isidro traversing the Barangays of Mabini,
Libertad, Bailan, and ending in the Barangay of T. Arlan in the
Municipality of Sta. Monica in the Province of Surigao del
Norte.

The existing road is in much need of repairs because the
provincial government cannot provide the necessary funds for
its maintenance.

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

REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 1834

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
15' District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROXAS - SAN ISIDRO - MABINI -
LIBERTAD - BAILAN - T. ARLAN - STA. MONICA ROAD IN
THE 15" CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF
SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Roxas - San Isidro - Mabini - Libertad - Bailan - T.
Arlan - Sta. Monica Road in the 1: Congressional District of the
Province of Surigao del Norte is hereby converted into a national
road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES / =
Quezon City, Metro Manila 2

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo
Lone District of Pasig City

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIII Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution reads,

“Section 11. The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development which shall endeavour to make essential goods, health and other
social services available to all the people at affordable cost. xxx”

Pursuant to this mandate of the constitution, Congress has enacted laws establishing
public hospitals to cater the health care needs of our less fortunate people. In Pasig City,
there are two government hospitals, one of which Is the Rizal Medical Center.

Pasig City is comprised of thirty (30) barangays and has a total registered population
of 617,301 as of 2007. As the population continues to rise, the Rizal Medical Center finds it
more difficult to accommodate the medical needs of the people with only three hundred
(300) beds.

For the abovementioned reasons, I strongly urge this body to pass this measure.

BR

HON. ROMAN T. ROMULO.


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL NO. 1032

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo
Lone District of Pasig City

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF RIZAL MEDICAL CENTER IN PASIG
CITY FROM THREE HUNDRED (300) TO FOUR HUNDRED (400) BEDS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

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

SECTION 1. Increase in authorized Bed Capacity. ~ The authorized bed capacity of
Rizal Medical Center (RMC) in Pasig City is hereby upgraded from three hundred (300) to
four hundred (400) beds.

SECTION 2. Implementation and Appropriation. - The Secretary of Health shall
immediately include in the Department’s programs the implementation of this Act, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.

First Regular Session

House Bill No.__1717

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Talisay of Surigao City in the Province of Surigao del
Norte is an island barangay separated by a channel of battering
waves and the deep blue water of the Surigao sirait. High school
students of this isolated barangay converged in Surigao City National
High SchooTalisay Annex with full enthusiasm to finish their secondary
education. Year by year, the enrollees’ number increases and the
Surigao City National High SchooHTalisay Annex had difficulty in
serving these young boys and girls with quality education due to its
limited funding from the City government of Surigao.

So as to give the students in this area easy access to secondary
education, which is their basic right, and to include them among the
educated youth who will be the hope of our country, the conversion
Of Surigao City National High SchoolTalisay Annex into a National
High School is imperative.

Approval of this Bill, is strongly recommended.



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

First Regular Session

1717

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SURIGAO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL- TALISAY
HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY TALISAY, SURIGAO CITY INTO A.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TALISAY 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 of a National High School — The Surigao
City National High School-Talisay High School Annex in Barangay
Talisay, Surigao City, is hereby converted to national high school to be

known as Talisay National High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Surigao City National High SchoolTalisay
High School Annex shall be transferred to and absorbed by the Talisay

National High School.


SEC. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the
operationaiization of the Talisay National High School, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the cument year's
appropriation of the Surigao City National High School-Talisay Annex.
Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the

school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to cary 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1414

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 6 of RA 7883, by granting travel allowances to barangay
health workers to aid in the fulfillment of their duties. This token amount, admittedly, cannot
markedly improve the financial position of health workers, but can help defray the cost of
transportation that they incur in the performance of their duties. This measure was previously
filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15% Congress. Passage of this Bill is earnestly sought now
in the 16” Congress.

HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northern Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1414

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

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

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

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

“SEC. 6. Incentives and Benefits.

XXX

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

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

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (18) 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

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House ait no,_1277

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘There Is a sudden surge of funeral agents going into various hospitals like the
Justice Jose Abad Santos Mother and Child Hospital, Ospital ng Tondo, Ospital ng
Maynila, Sta. Ana Hospital, Ospital ng Sampaloc and Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial
Medical Center and presumably other hospitals or medical centers in the country in
search of prospective clients.

In fact, Manila Mayor Aifredo Lim, in the case of the City of Manila ordered
hospital directors to ban or prohibit funeral agents from sneaking inside hospital
premises especially when they are in search of an immediate family member of a dying
patient or terminally. and causing this prospective client to sign a contract,

This is not just morally anachronistic. Hospitals are there to run to in order to
insure that patients come out alive and well. And doctors in the hospitals are likely
minded to keep their patients alive and well as possible.

Thus, it is an insult to the role of hospitals and the core thrust of medical practice
when funeral agents as much as attempt to invade the premises asking or in fact
fooking for dying or terminally-il patients in an intent to forge @ contract with the
immediate family member. fn

Under the measure, the Department 9 hall prescribe appropriate
penalties and shall institute rules and regulatipr®é to prevent furtgral agents from initiating
transactions inside the premises of hospitals where dying patients or terminally-il
patients and their immediate members of families may be found.

‘The immediate passage of this bil is most earnestly prayed.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1277

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING A FUNERAL AGENT FROM ENTRY INTO ANY HOSPITAL WITH INTENT
OF HAVING A FAMILY MEMBER OF A DYING OR TERMINALLY-ILL PATIENT SIGN
A GONTRACT AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES IN VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Itis hereby declared banned or prohibited for a funeral agent
to enter a hospital to have a family member of a dying or terminally-ill patient sign
a contract as the same is grossly in violation of the universal goal of every
hospital and the medical practice.

SEC. 2. Appropriate penalties in violation thereof shall be prescribed by
the Deparment of Health.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue pertinent
rules and regulations to carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official
Gazette and In at least three newspapers of general circulation thirty days upon
its approval.

Approved,

4
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 2615

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 4984 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways under Committee
Report No. 1874, dated March 30, 2009. It was approved on 2” reading on
May 6, 2009 and 3 reading on May 20, 2009. It was transmitted to the
Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert the Cawacawa, Gusa, to Indahag Road in
Cagayan de Oro City to a national road

The road is presently in poor condition and in need to urgent repair and
rehabilitation. City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance
and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to look for other sources

The Cawacawa, Gusa to Indahag road in Cagayan de Oro City with its
improvements, the people of Cagayan de Oro City will benefit for the easier
access to both points.

With its conversion into a national road it would receive much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requestey

wih Loss aR.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 1615

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CAWACAWA, GUSA TO INDAHAG ROAD IN
CAGAYAN ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Cawacawa, Gusa to Indahag Road in Cagayan de Oro
City is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement
the provision of this Act

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Torres~

EXPLANATORY NOT

On November 5, 1991, heavy rains spawned by Tropical Storm
Thelma (local name: Typhoon “Oreng”) roared down the hills of Ormoc
City carrying logs and uprooted trees, and inundated the Ormoe River.
Just within an hour or so, one of the most devastating and deadliest
tragedies in modern Philippine history occurred. About 8,000 people
perished and properties worth millions of pesos were destroyed. An
outpouring of sympathy from the global community immediately
followed.

This bill seeks to declare November 5 of every y a special
non-working holiday in the City of Ormoe, Province of | to be
known as the Ormoc Flash Flood Memorial Day, in honor of all those
who died in the tragedy.

Most proposed legislation seck to commemorate foundation da
or charter days of localities, epochal events in our history, natal days of
prominent personalities, etc. But why memorialize a “tra

Studies have persistently shown that the Philippines is one of the
countries in the world most vulnerable to climate change. Hence,
adaptation and disaster-mitigation strategies have occupied increasing
attention in government policy formulations. Sustainable development,
with its emphasis on environmental awareness, has become not only a
fashionable statement but a life and death struggle in certain especially
communities. Perhaps, we could not do much regarding
unpredictable “Mt. Pinatubo-type of calamities” but we could certainly
mitigate if not prevent the effects of another “Ormoc disaster.”



In view of the foregoing, the early approval of this bill is camestly

requested. i
|

LUCY/TORRES-GOMEZ


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1.62

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Torres-Gomez

AN ACT

DECLARING NOVEMBER 5 OF EVERY YEAR AS SPECIAL
NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ORMOC,
PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORMOC
FLASH FLOOD MEMORIAL DAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. November 5 of every year is hereby declared as the

Ormoc Flash Flood Memorial Day in the City of Ormoc, Province of

Leyte and a special nonworking public holiday in the city

SECTION 2 This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,