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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2157

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rey

bdullah D, Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

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

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

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

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no21 57

Introduced B; tep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY  SUSO,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE SUSO 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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Suso, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of

Lanao del Norte to be known as Suso National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Suso National High School, the funding

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2218

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
24 District, Ilocos Norte

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a salute to a brilliant man whose vision for the country remains
unparalleled, this bill seeks to declare September 11 of every year a special
nonworking holiday in the Province of Ilocos Norte in commemoration of the
birth anniversary of Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos to be known as
“President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day”.

Ferdinand E, Marcos was born on September 11, 1917 in Sarrat, Ilocos
Norte. He became the 10% President of the Republic of the Philippines and is
the only President of the Philippines to be elected twice by the people.
President Marcos laid the foundation for nation-building. Under his
leadership, we were ahead of our time—in agriculture, education,
infrastructure, energy production, and foreign policy.

His extraordinary display of leadership and incomparable brilliance serves
as an inspiration to his fellow Ilocanos. He is a man of vision, action, and

wisdom. Thus, it is only necessary that his life, works, remarkable
achievements, and inherent love for his fellow Ilocanos be remembered.

This bill was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 17%
Congress.

In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is

earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2218
House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
24 District, Ilocos Norte

AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11 OF EVERY YEAR A
SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF
ILOCOS NORTE IN COMMEMORATION OF THE BIRTH
ANNIVERSARY OF FORMER PRESIDENT FERDINAND EDRALIN
MARCOS, TO BE KNOWN AS “PRESIDENT FERDINAND EDRALIN
MARCOS DAY”

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

SECTION 1. September 11 of every year is hereby declared a special
nonworking holiday in the Province of Ilocos Norte in commemoration of the
birth anniversary of former President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, to be known
as “President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day”.

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

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INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
‘community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter's savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the dorain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which ate connected to the already existing,

or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
Frat fume infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of

development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is eamestly sought.

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. eo

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

AN ACT
CONVERTING LACSON EXTENSION ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. LACSON EXTENSION ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department 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.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2414

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Health Workers, for the most part, engage in voluntary service in looking after the
wellness of the people in the community. They go beyond the call of their sworn duties and
sincerely minister to the sick and offer their caring hands to ensure that barangay folks who
have less in life would have more in humanitarian service.

But these health workers are as much human beings as those to whom they render service.
They are not immune to common diseases. Truth is, they are, ironically, at higher risk of
contracting communicable diseases and they barely have anything to fend themselves
against contagious diseases prevalent in their respective workplaces.

Thus, if only to mitigate the plight of barangay health workers, free Philhealth coverage is
hereby proposed on their behalf. There has to be a form of reward honoring their dedication
to public service and free health coverage would be an apt and fitting incentive to give back
to these admirable barangay health workers.

Thus, under this bill, every barangay health worker is granted free Philhealth coverage.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2414

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Philhealth Coverage for Barangay
Health Workers Act’.

‘SEC. 2. Under this Act, barangay health worker is hereby granted free Philhealth
coverage.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to
effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. #308

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers of public and private schools have immensely contributed to nation building and
dedicated their lives’ work to the betterment of the community. They are the nation’s unsung
heroes who silently toil to improve the lot of their students. They unselfishly give themselves
to irreproachable public service that goes beyond the call of their duties. To ensure that
students entrusted in their care lear and adopt a brighter outlook at life is a noble calling,
and in doing so, they mature fast and grow weary on account of the stress that dealing with
different individuals entails. Fact is, teachers serve as surrogate parents/guardians that
genuinely care for the learners.

Unfortunately, existing laws have not amply addressed the various needs of teachers. For
the most part, they are even underpaid and undervalued

It is for this reason that terminal fee exemption is being sought on behalf of all teachers in
the land. This exemption should be a gesture of the government to acknowledge their hard
work and dedication to their noble calling.

Hence, under this bill, every teacher of public and private schools should be exempted from
terminal fees.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2308

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
EXEMPTING FROM TERMINAL FEES ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS

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

SECTION 1, This Act shall be known as the “Teachers Terminal Fee Exemption Act.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every teacher of public and private schools is exempted from
paying terminal fees for flights

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2354

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to clarify of what is considered as an unfair requirement in the practice of public
accountaney.

Republic Act No. 9298 states as an additional requirement to passing the board examinations
for certified public accountants (CPAs) they must be accredited as to limit the practice of public

accountancy. This accreditation requires a “meaningful” three (3) experience in the practice of the said
profession

The standards for admission to the practice of public accountancy in the Philippines should not
be taken lightly. The board examination for CPAs is already a daunting task including the preparations
had in the study and review of accountancy

Adding an accreditation requirement with a 3 year period condition sine qua non may only
mean a burden among CPAs which if rightfully considered is but a superfluity

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this proposed measure is sought

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LINA G. ESCUDERO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2354

AN ACT

AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9298, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE
ACCOUNTANCY ACT OF 2004

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 31 of Republic Act No. 9298 is hereby amended to read as follows

“SEC. 31. [Accreditation] REGISTRATION to THE Practice OF Public Accountancy

{Certified public accountants,| SINGLE PRACTITIONERS, firms and partnerships of
certified public accountants,] engaged in the practice of public accountancy, including partners
and staff members thereof, shall BE registered with the Commission and the Board, such
registration to be renewed every three (3) years: Provided, That subject to the approval of the
Commission, the Board shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of
registration requirements including the fees and penalties for violation thereof. PROVIDED,
FURTHER, THAT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SHA
NOT REGISTER ANY CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PRACTICE OF
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY” :

SEC. 2. Section 28 of Republic Act No. 9298 is hereby repealed. All laws, orders, issuances.

circulars, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SEC. 3. If any provisions of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or

provisions hereof not affected shall continue in full force and effect.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days following its publication in at least

two (2) newspapers of general circulation or the Official Gazette

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House BILL No. 2493

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The mishaps once involving Mitsubishi Montero's so-called Sudden Unintended Acceleration
(SUA) are an urgent matter that needs an in-depth investigation by an independent body.
The issue calls for immediate resolution as it poses imminent and clear danger to the public.
As mysterious as it can get, the vehicles in question would suddenly accelerate when the
driver did not intend for it, hence, resulting in disaster.

Technical investigators who are auto engineers affiliated with the car company under
investigation would definitely yield dubious findings.

Hence, it is incumbent upon the government to constitute an independent body in charge of
the investigation of malfunctioning motor vehicles.

The immediate passage of this measure is thus prai


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2493

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Automotive Safety
Administration Act.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby created a National Automotive Safety Administration to
undertake the investigation of malfunctioning motor vehicles.

SEC. 3. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the Department of Transportation and Communication.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2493

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The mishaps once involving Mitsubishi Montero's so-called Sudden Unintended Acceleration
(SUA) are an urgent matter that needs an in-depth investigation by an independent body.
The issue calls for immediate resolution as it poses imminent and clear danger to the public.
‘As mysterious as it can get, the vehicles in question would suddenly accelerate when the
driver did not intend for it, hence, resulting in disaster.

Technical investigators who are auto engineers affiliated with the car company under
investigation would definitely yield dubious findings

Hence, it is incumbent upon the government to constitute an independent body in charge of
the investigation of malfunctioning motor vehicles.

The immediate passage of this measure is thus pra
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 2936

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G, GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure

that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life,
sn, fasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual nin the

Furthermore, the entirety of the ‘major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national Toads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
Avovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues ‘fer Proactive measures for the efficient and
Siierly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is eamestly sought,

Lae

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

2936
House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
HONORATA MANALO DRIVE FROM LACSON STREET TO CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD
IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

SECTION 1. HONORATA MANALO DRIVE FROM LACSON STREET TO
CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Departments Program the improvement, repair, and maintenance 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 orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 2033
Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE OF KASAMBAHAYS AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE
SEC, 24 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ‘DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT’ OR
“BATAS KASAMBAHAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 2013, RA 10361 or more commonly known as the “Domestic Workers Act” was
enacted primarily to institute policies for the protection and welfare of domestic workers.

The said law imposed among others, the minimum wage of PHP 2,500.00, PHP
2,000.00 and PHP1,500.00 for those’ employed in’ the National Capital region (NCR),
chartered cities and first-class municipalities, respectively: The same law further provided
“that one year after its effectivity and periodically thereafter, the Regional Tripartite and
Productivity Wage Boards (RTPWBs) shall review, determine and adjust the minimum wage
rates of domestic workers.

However, three years after the law was enacted, only a limited number of Regional
offices of the RTPWB has released Wage Orders prescribing new minimum wage rates for
its respective Regions. Hence, the passing of this bill to increase the salary of domestic helpers

or “Kasambahays” through amendment of the provision on the minimum wage in RA1361

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADOky
of Representative
First District of Bulacan


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

____ HOUSE BILL NO! 2033
Introduced by: | HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-. “ALVARADO

AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE OF KASAMBAHAYS AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE
SEC. 24 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO, 10361, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ‘DOMESTIC WORKERS ACT’ OR
‘BATAS KASAMBAHAY

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

SECTION 1. Section 24 of the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay, is hereby
amended to read as follows pin

“SEC. 24, Minimum Wage. ~ The minimum wage of domestic workers shall not be
less than the following:

. (a) [Bwe—thousand five -hundredpesos (PHP 2,500.00) ‘THREE
THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 3.000.000) a month for those employed
in the National Capital Region (NCR); AND

'b) [-Fwe-thousand_pesos-(PHP-2,000.00)] TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (PHP\2,500) a month for those employed in
[chartered cities and first class municipalities; and] OTHER CITIES
AND MUNICIPALITIES.
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SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter
of instruction, administratiye order, rulé, regulation or ordinance contrary to or inconsistent
With the provisions of the Act is heréby repealed, modified or amended accordingly

SEC. 3. Effectiyity. 4 shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at IgpSt two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2575
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Flash floods hit Metro Manila year in and year out.

The culprit, it appears, is that some 661 manholes and drainage inlets are missing if
not plugged by private contractors of the Department of Public Works and Highways
while asphalting thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

Manholes and drainage inlets, which if not missing, are otherwise plugged as a result
of asphalting partly contribute to flash floods in that those covered manholes become
no longer accessible for flood control teams to declog.

Private contractors must therefore be held responsible for this man-made disaster.
In fact, they should be slapped with corresponding fines and penalties like
withholding their retention fees or if they continue with this kind of work, be
blacklisted from conducting government projects.

These manholes aid workers to remove silt and waste that clog canals and impede
the flow of floodwater. Waste deposit buildups are hard to reach resulting in slow
recession of flood water which results in flooding and traffic jams especially during
incessant rains that easily cause floods at gutter-deep level.

It is the intention of this bill to inculcate corporate social responsibility or private
contractors doing business with government in projects that are intended to prevent
floods, not cause them.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.2575

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING PRIVATE CONTRACTORS IN ROAD RELATED PROJECTS OF GOVERNMENT FROM
PLUGGING MANHOLES AND DRAINAGE INLETS AND PROVIDING SANCTIONS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Manholes and Drainage Inlets
Preservation Act.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, all manholes and drainage inlets must be preserved in
major thoroughfares of Metro Manila within the National Capital Region and
no obstruction or plugging should be caused by private contractors of the
Department of Public Works and Highways in road related projects.

SEC. 3. It shall be prohibited for private contractors of the Department of
Public Works and Highways and their sub-contractors in road related projects to
otherwise plug, obstruct, or cause the concreting or asphalting of manholes and
drainage inlets.

In case of violation under this Act, the penalty of withholding of retention fees
and/or being blacklisted from conducting government projects shall be slapped
against a private contractor or its sub-contractor found to cover, plug or obstruct
existing manholes and drainage inlets.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 7" gone

INTRODUCED BY HON. ROBERTO “ROBBIE” V. PUNO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE CAPITAL AND SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF
THE PROVINCE OF RIZAL FROM THE CITY OF PASIG, METRO MANILA
TO THE CITY OF ANTIPOLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL

It has already been 44 years since the City of Pasig ceased being part of the Province of
Rizal, and yet it continues to be its capital and holds its seat of government.

‘While Pasig City was one of the 29 municipalities included in Rizal when it was officially
declared a province in 1901, the said city has been under the territorial and political
jurisdiction of Metro Manila since 1975

This bill proposes to declare Antipolo City, due to its accessibility and location, as the
rightful capital and seat of government of the Province of Rizal

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly so)

ROBERTPXROBBIE”'V. PUNO


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2998

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HON. ROBERTO “ROBBIE” V. PUNO

AN ACT
TRANSFERRING THE CAPITAL AND SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF
THE PROVINCE OF RIZAL FROM THE CITY OF PASIG, METRO MANILA
TO THE CITY OF ANTIPOLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL

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

SECTION. I. The capital and seat of government of the Province of Rizal is hereby
transferred from the City of Pasig, Metro Manila to the City of Antipolo, Province of Rizal

SEC. 2. Upon the effectivity of this Act, the present Provincial Capitol located in
the City of Antipolo, Province of Rizal shall be deemed as the official Provincial
Government Center where all the provincial offices shall be established.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, and regulations which are inconsistent
with this Act are hereby amended, repealed, or modified accordingly.

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2946

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representatives Ria Christina G. Farifias
‘and Rudys Caesar G. Farinas 1

AN ACT
PENALIZING THE ACT OF THROWING HARD OBJECTS AT MOTOR VEHICLES

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

SECTION 1. Prohibited Act; Penalties. - Any person who throws stones,
rocks, bricks, bottles, pieces of wood or metal or any ‘other hard object of any
kind or character, including objects, such as eggs and feces, which may tend to
obstruct or impede the driver's vision, that damages, ruins, destroys or wrecks a
motor vehicle or causes death or bodily harm to its passengers shall be imposed
the following penalties:

{a) One (1) year imprisonment and a fine of Ten thousand pesos
(P10,000.00), in addition to the costs of repair of the vehicle;

(b) Five (5) years imprisonment and a fine of Fifteen thousand pesos
(P15,000.00), in ‘addition to the civil liabilities for medical expenses and
rehabilitation if such act results fo any physical injury to any person: and

(c)__ Twenty-five (25) years imprisonment and a fine of One hundred thousand
pesos (P100,000.00), in addition to the civil liabilities if such act results to the death
of any person.

The prosecution under this Act shalll be without prejudice to the prosecution of
the offense under other existing laws.


For purposes of this Act, “motor vehicle” refers to any vehicle, including rail
transport vehicle, that is propelled by any power other than muscular power and
is designed to carry passengers.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations,
and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _2503

Introduced by: HON ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Bukidnon is presently served by three (3) district engineering office
of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

With the approval of Republic Act No. 10184 on 23 July 2012, creating fourth
legislative district, and considering the inadequacy of three engineering district serving
simultaneously four legislative districts, an additional engineering district in the province
is now needed.

The Fourth Legislative District of Bukidnon is composed of sixty-four (64) barangays
with a population of two hundred fifty six eight hundred sixty four thousand (256,864).
The creation of another district engineering office shall serve the City of Valencia and
the Municipalities of Pangantucan and Kalilangan.

Taking into consideration the aforementioned, the planning, design, construction,
work supervision, maintenance of the highways, bridges, infrastructures projects, and
other public works in the present legislative districts of the Province of Bukidnon, shall
be more effectively and expeditiously attended to by adding another engineering district
office in the province, one assigned exclusively to each legislative district.

During the 16% and 17% Congresses, the same bill was filed (HB 5872 and HB 2552)
and was transmitted to the Senate. This bill is therefore re-filed for the consideration of
this Congress.

;OGEL! EIL P! ROQUE
jourth District - Bukidnon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

48™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.__2903

Introduced by: HON ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT CREATING A FOURTH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE FOURTH
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A Fourth District Engineering Office is hereby created in the Fourth
Legislative District of the Province of Bukidnon and shall be established in the City of
Valencia Province of Bukidnon.

SEC. 2. The District Engineering Office shall serve the City of Valencia and the
Municipalities of Pangantucan and Kalilangan, all located in the Fourth Legislative
District of the Province of Bukidnon.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the District Engineering Office for the Fourth
Legislative District of the Province of Bukidnon, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

aa 2800

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. during the 15" Congress where it
was approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways. It was subsequently
approved by the House of Representatives and transmitted to the Senate where it was not
acted upon. It was re-filed during the 16th, and 17th Congresses

This bill seeks to convert the Osmena Extension Street to the CDO Port Road in
Cagayan de Oro City to a national road.

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

With the proposed improvements to the Osmena Extension Street to the CDO Port
Road, easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials for commercial and
industrial development would be realized.

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

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.



EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No._2800
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE OSMENA EXTENSION STREET TO THE CDO PORT ROAD IN
CAGAYAN DE 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 Osmena Extension Street to the CDO Port 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
Ke * recewven > \
JUL 2 a

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2473

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our constitution mandates that it is the duty of the State to establish and
maintain a free public education, to protect and promote the right of citizens to
quality education and to take measures to make education equally accessible to
all.

The bill seeks to create the Flora National High School in the
Municipality of Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur. The reason why a national high
school has to be placed in Barangay Flora is because there is a sizeable number
of students within the surrounding communities that can avail of the presence of
a national high school. These students need not travel to a distant school but
instead, just attend the envisioned Flora National High School, saving time and
transportation expenses.

The establishment therefore of the Flora National High School makes
high school education more accessible to the barangay residents and other
surrounding barangays as well giving better opportunities to the youth to
continue and pursue their education.

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

HON. DEOGRACIAS VI IR “DV” B. SAVELLANO


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. gags

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT BARANGAY FLORA IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF STO.DOMINGO, ILOCOS SUR TO BE KNOWN AS THE FLORA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Creation of National High School - There shall be established, under the
supervision and control of the Department of Education, a National High School to be known as
the Flora National High School located at Barangay Flora in the Municipality of Sto. Domingo,
locos Sur.

SECTION 2. Appropriations - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the Flora National High School, thereafter,
the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementation — The Secretary of Education shall issue the rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act.

SECTION 4. Effeetivity. ~ This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of
publication in any newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
S geceiven A
2 oo JUL vED a

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2931

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
There are writings on the wall, matter-of-factly.

Everyone is batting for heavier punishment for carjacking or carnapping, first from the
victims but even more so with potential victims, meaning, the general populace of peace
and freedom loving people.

The upsurge of carnapping cases in recent history create the ‘shark-attack effects’ in
our political beach that it seems, everyone is now afraid to swim, in a manner of
speaking. But since ours is a democracy, people just have to lead normal lives and in
fact, enjoy Constitutionally-guaranteed rights to property and to life to the fullest without
the spectre of harm, injury or death.

Thus, camapping as a crime must now carry much longer and heavier punishment than
what Republic Act No. 6539 so stipulates. This proposed measure seeks to make the
crime as a non-bailable offense.

In other words, let the work of “zero-tolerance policy” of this genre of crime begin. The
strong endorsement of its immediate approval into |gwtsTetca most earnestly prayed
for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2931

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF CARNAPPING AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6539

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

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 6539 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Section 14. Penalty for Carapping. Any person who is found guilty of
carnapping, as this term is defined in Section 2 of this Act, shall, irrespective of the
value of motor vehicle taken, be punished by imprisonment for not less TWENTY
YEARS AND ONE DAY {fourteen years and eight months}, when the carnapping is
committed without violence or intimidation of persons, or force upon things; and by
imprisonment for not less than THIRY YEARS AND ONE DAY {seventeen years and
four months} and not more than FORTY YEARS {thirty years}, when the carnapping is
committed by means of violence against or intimidation of any person, or force upon
things; and the penalty of life imprisonment to death shall be imposed when the owner,
driver or occupant of the carapped motor vehicle is killed in the commission of the
carnapping.

ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH CARNAPPING AS PENALIZED HEREOF
SHALL BE DENIED BAIL WHEN EVIDENCE OF GUILT IS STRONG.

SEC. 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations, and/or
administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _2286

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. and Abdullah D. 70.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The present situation of the Regional Trial Courts for the Province of Lanao del
Norte and Hligan City with seats in lligan City is already congested and geographically
distant to the far-flung municipalities of the Province of Lanao del Norte. It is the
objective of this bill to transfer the seats of the two Regional Trial Court Branches with
jurisdiction on the municipalities of the Province of Lanao del Norte.

The Province of Lanao del Norte, with population over six hundred thousand,
will need the courts to hear the criminal and civil cases that were being filed closer to
their domicile, to prevent undue delays in the proceedings and disposition of cases.
‘This bill enshrines the legal maxim of justice delayed is justice denied.

The transfer of seats and the addition of two (2) branches of the Regional Trial
Courts to the Provincial Capital of Lanao del Norte, the Municipality of Tubod will be
for the benefit of the people of Lanao del Norte. It will make our justice system more
accessible to the people, because it is our primary mandate to better serve the Filipino
people.

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

Enad DIMAPORO fS D. DIMAPORO

First District, Lanao del Norte ‘Second District, Lanao del Norte


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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2563

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In a study, it was thus revealed that there is an increasing and unregulated rate of
delinquency in the credit card system in the Philippines by credit card holders on the
one hand and bankruptcies, bailouts, and take-overs by merchant establishments
and banks on the other that would tend to lead to a crisis akin to the 2008 financial
crisis at a global scale.

The determinants of this experience are as follows, namely: “1) liberal issuance of
credit cards to those without steady income, loose issuance of credit cards to
defaulting cardholders, and extension of credit limits to entice cardholders to further
spend beyond their means; 2) household and individual characteristics and
propensities to consume beyond their means as a way of making ends meet, and, 3)
increasing consumerist culture in the developed world and urban centers of the
developing world.”

Hence, there is now a need for proper and effective legislation of a ‘credit reform bill
and the timeliness of awareness-raising and grass advocacy for the proper
implementation of these policies’ (See-San Juan, 2011). In fact, since credit cards
have now substituted for cash in an era marked by the dominance of a consumption-
led global market economy, not few financial experts and commentators fear a
bubble burst in the credit card industry that could potentially aggravate the current
global situation, not the least at the national front.

In this light, the immediate passage of this bill is most earnestly prayed for.

Q

CHOUS HIPOLITO CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2563

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING AWARENESS AND GRASSROOT ADVOCACY AND TIGHTENING
THE ISSUANCE OF CREDIT CARDS THEREBY AVERTING DELINQUENCY ON THE PART
OF THE CREDIT CARD HOLDERS AND BANKRUPTCY ON THE PART OF THE BANKS
AND OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE CREDIT CARD SYSTEM AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Credit Reform Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall be institutionalized public awareness on the part of credit card
holders and on the part of other parties involved in the credit card system (i.e. merchant
establishments, banks) toward strengthening implementation of bank and credit-related laws
and policies in the Philippines.

SEC. 3. Toward this end, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is hereby tasked to overseer
closely the credit card system in the Philippines and effect relevant and immediate strategies or
schemes that are mutually beneficial to the general public and the credit card industry.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval and publication in at
least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,