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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

~~“ Tntroduced by Representative Rutus 8. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 3743
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 5 of Article VI of the Constitution states that:

(1) The House of Representatives shall be composed of
not more than two hundred and fifty members, unless otherwise
fixed by law, who shall be elected from legislative districts
apportioned among the provinces, cities, and the Metropolitan
Manila area in accordance with the number of their respective
inhabitants, and on the basis of a uniform and progressive ratio,
and those who, as provided by law, shall be elected through a
partylist system of registered national, regional, and sectoral
parties or organizations.

(3) Each legislative district shall comprise, as far as
practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory Each
tity with @ population of at least two hundred fifty thousand, or
each province, shall have at least one representative.

(4) Within three years following the return of every census,
the Congress shall make a reapportionment of legislative districts
based on the standards provided in this section.

However, Congress does not make reapportionment of legislative districts within
three years of the return of every census as mandated by the Constitution Instead, new
legislative districts are created through laws which are usually influenced by political
motivations

Based on the result of latest Census, there should now be a reapportionment of the
legislative districts of the country

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

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

as 3743

House Bill No.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
OF THE PHILIPPINES PURSUANT TO THE 2017 CENSUS

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — |t is the declared policy of the State that Congress shall
Teapportion the legislative districts of the country within three years of the return of every
census

Section 2. Reapportionment of Legislative Districts. - Legislative districts are hereby
reapportioned with a minimum population of at least four hundred thousand per district
based on the 2017 Census provided that no existing district shall be deprived of its
representation. Each city with a population of at least 250,000 or each province shall have at
least one representative.

Section 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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3237
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah imaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen the Mindanao State University System by integrating education
and livelihood for its students and their families.

This bill shall provide lodging for qualified students and professors in every Mindanao State
University Campus, a Senior High School Program, a tutorial system for elementary students,
and scholarship funds for qualified students and professors.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO MO)
Second District, Lanao del Norte

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fet, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 3237

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid . oro

AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 1387, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 3791

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

SECTION 1. A new section is hereby inserted between sections fourteen and fifteen
of Republic Act Numbered Thirteen Hundred and Eighty-Seven, as amended, to read as
follows:

“SEC. 15. The National Government shall strengthen the Mindanao State University
(MSU) System by integrating education and livelihood for its students and their families. It
shall provide the following:

A) Lodging for qualified students and professors in each of the MSU Campuses;

B) A Senior High School Program in all MSU Campuses for the deserving and top
students of the BAR, including a scholarship fund to enable high school graduates
to enter good Philippine Universities;

C) A tutorial System for Elementary and High School Students to upgrade knowledge
and competence to be able to enter high school;

D) Scholarship fund for deserving and qualified college graduates for post-graduate
education;

E) Scholarship fund for professor of MSU to pursue higher degrees; and

F) Livelihood for deserving students and their families.

SEC, 2, Sections fifteen, sixteen, and seventeen of Republic Act Numbered Thirteen
hundred and eighty-seven, as amended, are hereby designated as sections sixteen, seventeen
and eighteen, respectively.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No; 3644

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. C.

EXPLANATORY NOTE Pe F
This measure seeks the conversioi of Magsaysay-Matanao-Hagonoy Rol in the
Province of Davao del Sur.

This road links major crossroads connecting various provinces. It is strategically
located as well because the Municipalities of Matanao, Magsaysay and Hagonoy to which
this road traverses and connects upon, passess rémarkable socio-economic and agricultural
potentials in the province, With the establishment and proper maintenance of this road,
agricultural products and other farm produce from bountiful farmlands will be transited to
markets in no time. The establishment and proper maintenance of this road, which only the
national government has the capability and the resources to carry out, will truly uplift not
only the local economy of the Province of Davao del Sur, other local economies in the region
will be greatly benefited as well.

The prompt and expeditious passage of this measure therefore is earnestly sought

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MERCEDES C. Okeas



Republic of the Philippines
, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
* Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

3644
House Bill No:

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MAGSAYSAY-HAGONOY-MATANAO
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, 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 Magsaysay-Hagonoy-Matanao Provincial Road situated in the
Province of Davao del Sur is hereby converted into a national road. ”

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

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

House Bill No. 3738
EXPLANATORY NOTE

When House Bill 6144 was being deliberated on, the idea was to have the amalgamation of
the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and the Misamis Oriental State
College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) to one University which will be the
preeminent University dedicated to Science and Technology in, the entire Philippines.
Pigwever, what came out from the deliberations and the eventual law (Republic Act 40919)
was the University of Science and Technology of Souther Philippines.

The word “Southem’ in the name of the University sometimes gives the impression that it
Caters only to and focuses on students coming from the South of the Philippines We want to
tanove this impression. The performance of the University of Science and Technology of
Southern Philippines has clearly shown that it is the foremost University focused on Science
‘and Technology in the Philippines.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

| Rodriguez

~ introduced by Representative Rufus E
3738

House Bill No!

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES INTO THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
OF THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10919

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 10919 is hereby amended to read as follows

“SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “University of
Science and Technology of [Southem) THE Philippines [(USTSP)]
(USTP) Act’

SEC. 2. RA No. 10919 and all laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BlNo_2928

Introduced by HON. ALETA C. SUAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert De Leon St. and a portion of Fernandez St. in San
Andres, Quezon from municipal to a national roads. The conversion shall transfer the
maintenance, repair, and improvement of the said roads to the national government.

Due to the limited resources of the province, the Quezon Provincial Development
Council passed PDC Resolution No. 06 (series of 2018) dated February 28, 2018,
entitled ,Resolution Favorably Endorsing the Proposed Conversion/Classification of Provincial
Roads to National Roads in Various Municipalities of the Province of Quezon. The Resolution
proposed that certain provincial and municipal roads be converted to national roads
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways. A well
maintained road network serves an important role in the interconnectivity of
municipalities, mobility of people, transportation of goods and services, and can
maintain growth and development in the municipality of San Andres, Quezon.


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

HOW. ALETA C. SUAREZ

tative
Third District, Quezon Province


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 3°20

Introduced by HON. ALETA C. SUAREZ

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE MUNICIPAL ROADS,
DE LEON ST. AND A PORTION OF FERNANDEZ ST., IN SAN ANDRES,
QUEZON INTO NATIONAL ROADS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The municipal roads, De Leon St., and a portion of Fernandez St,,
in San Andres, Quezon in the province of Quezon, approximately five hundred (500)
meters in length, are hereby converted into national roads and under the jurisdiction
and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the maintenance, improvement, and repair of
the said road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. - 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

HOUSE BILL NO. 3389

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill contemplates on designating a duly marked emergency lane in major urban
thoroughfares in order to automate road emergency response and prevent the occurrence of
Toad accidents. When people are conditioned to respond in the desired manner - as
spontaneously giving way to a speeding ambulance at the sound of a siren, for instance -
mishaps are less likely to occur.

The designation of a duly marked emergency lane will ensure that firemen, emergency medical
crew and law enforcers are able to respond to emergency in an efficient fashion. This will save
thousands of lives and prevent emergencies from becoming disasters.

Hence, the immediate passage of this proposed measure j



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3389

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
DESIGNATING A DULY MARKED EMERGENCY LANE IN URBAN THOROUGHFARES AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 “Emergency Lane Act.”

SEC 2. There is hereby designated a duly marked emergency lane in urban main roads
to accommodate fire trucks, ambulances, police cars and rescue patrols during emergencies.

SEC. 3. In case of emergency, the emergency lane shall exclusively be used by officially
responding vehicles that shall set off their siren to signal their presence.

SEC. 4. Vehicles caught in the emergency lane during emergency shall henceforth give
way to the officially responding vehicles.

SEC 5. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of
Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) for the first offense; a fine of Fifteen Thousand Pesos
(P15,000.00) for the second offense; and a fine of Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) and
revocation of driver's license for the third offense.

SEC. 6. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in coordination with Local
Government Units (LGUs) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC. 7. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC 8. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__3130

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
First District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), under the law, administers,
implements and enforces the regulatory laws and policies of the country with respect
to the regulation and licensing of the various professions and occupations under its
jurisdiction, including the enhancement and maintenance of professional and
occupational standards and ethics and the enforcement of the rules and regulations
relative thereto.

Currently, the regional office of the PRC for region VII is at Cebu City. The
province of Bohol produces a great number of graduates and professionals. Hence,
the need for the services of the PRC has steadily increased in the province with no
showing of slowing down.

The main objective of this bill is to facilitate and expedite the application for
examination as well as the issuance of professional licenses and renewal of the same
to Boholanos. Further, this will necessarily decongest the Regional PRC office in
Cebu and improve its regulatory services.

Finally, this is consistent with the His Excellency’s goal of better government
services to the people.

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

ak

HON. EIDGAR M. CHATTO


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLNo. _ 3130

Introduced by HON. EDGAR M. CHATTO
First District, Bohol

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL
REGULATIONS COMMISSION (PRC) IN TAGBILARAN CITY,
PROVINCE OF BOHOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment - There is hereby established an extension
office of the Professional Regulations Commission Office in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations - The Secretary of the Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. Appropriations - The Secretary of the Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE) shall immediately include in the Department's programs
the operationalization of the PRC office in Tagbilaran City, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity - 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

House Bill No__2321

Introduced by HON. ALETA C. SUAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Gitnang Baryo-Pagsabangan-Villafuerte-Bantag-
Anonangin-Bilucao, Pitogo, Quezon from provincial to a national road. The conversion
shall transfer the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the said road to the national
government.

Due to the limited resources of the province, the Quezon Provincial Development
Council passed PDC Resolution No. 06 (series of 2018) dated February 28, 2018, entitled
Resolution Favorably Endorsing the Proposed Conversion/Classification of Provincial Roads to
National Roads in Various Municipalities of the Province of Quezon. The Resolution
proposed that certain provincial roads be converted to national roads under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways. A well maintained road
network serves an important role in the interconnectivity of municipalities, mobility of
people, transportation of goods and services, and can maintain growth and
development in the municipalities of Quezon provinces.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Terai, EEE

Introduced by HON. ALETA C. SUAREZ

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE GITNANG BARYO-
PAGSABANGAN-VILLAFUERTE-BANTAG-ANONANGIN-BILUCAO, PITOGO,
QUEZON PROVINCIAL ROAD, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Gitnang Baryo-Pagsabangan-Villafuerte-Bantag-Anonangin-
Bilucao, Pitogo, Quezon provincial road in the province of Quezon is hereby converted
into a national road and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the maintenance, improvement, and repair of
the said road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.


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

HON. ALETA C. SUAREZ
itative
ird District, Quezon Province
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3535

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is no gainsaying that firefighters are at high risk on account of the nature of their
work. Their very existence is in jeopardy each time they discharge their sworn duty.
They selflessly risk their lives in order to save those of the others who are caught in a
fire outbreak.

It is about time that the hazard pay of these unsung heroes got an upgrade from the
meager P12 per day to at least 20% of their basic salary and the same shall not be
subject to tax. It should be a matter of State policy to uphold the welfare of government
workers who offer their very lives in the fulfilment of their duties.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3535

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE HAZARD PAY OF ALL FIREFIGHTERS IN THE COUNTRY TO AT LEAST
TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THEIR MONTHLY BASIC SALARY, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 ‘Firefighters Hazard Pay Act.’

SEC. 2. The hazard pay granted to every bonafide and duly appointed firefighter
in the Philippines shall hereby be increased to at least twenty percent (20%) of their
monthly basic salary.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, such increase of hazard pay or its equivalent shall not
be subject to tax consistent with the very purpose of this grant of incentives to all
bonafide and duly appointed firefighters in the country.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Interior and Local
Government under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as
may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. The Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue the rules
and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval, publication
in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3545

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The City of San Jose Del Monte Bulacan have been dubbed as “The Rising City”
and the success of the same carries with it the inevitable effects of progress such as
traffic.

With the ongoing construction of the MRT-7 and one of its stations to be built in
San Jose del Monte Station together with a depot and an intermodal transport terminal
(ITT), traffic congestion will likely be a problem except advance planning and measures
will be undertaken as early as possible.

As such, the introduction of the attached bill not only addresses the possible future
implications of progress due to happen in San Jose Del Monte Bulacan but will also result
to a smooth flow of the influx of transportation coming in and out of the City.

‘Thus, the approval and passage of this bill is being earnestly sought.

See ie


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3945

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FOUR (4) LANE VIADUCT AND/OR BYPASS IN THE
CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE BULACAN

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall
cause the construction of a four (4) lane Viaduct and/or Bypass in the City of San Jose
Del Monte which shall connect all existing major roads going in and out of the City
including all major roads which will be built in the near future.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of construction of these projects
shall be charged against the allocation of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) under the current General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter
such sum as may be needed for the completion of construction, repair and
maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act of the year
following its approval.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3684

recious Hipolito

Introduced by

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A road mishap in recent history involving a 22-wheel truck along San Mateo Road that
killed five people, for the most part, was due to the overload that the truck carried at the
time. The truck was loaded with 60,000 kilograms of steel beams. Its payload is only
42,000 kilograms. The overload took its toll on the brakes, which could not be engaged.
Hence, the disaster.

Severe penalties have to be meted out against those who load their trucks in excess of
their payload and risk the lives and limbs of pedestrians and other motorists when they
set out on the road.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is mos


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HouSE BILL No, 2694
telo

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING STIFFER PENALTIES TO OWNERS AND DRIVERS OF TRUCKS WHO
LOAD THEM IN EXCESS OF THEIR PAYLOAD

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

SECTION 1. Penalties. - Owners and drivers of trucks who are found to have loaded
them in excess of their payload shall hereby pay seperately a fine of not less than Ten
Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) for the driver and not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos
(P100,000.00) for the owner; suspension of driver's license and the revocation of business
permit; and/or imprisonment of both owner and driver for a period of one (1) year.

SEC. 2. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) shall issue the appropriate rules and
Tegutations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of 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,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3997
HOUSE BILL NO. ___

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D AGABAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to lower the optional retirement age of government
workers from sixty (60) years to fifty five (55) years of age. Considering its
significance in promoting healthcare to government workers, this bill is
being filed.

It is said, when a government worker retires at the age of 55, he or
she will probably reach the age of 80, but when a government worker
retires at the age of 60, he or she will only reach the age of 65.

This is how the longevity of government workers is now measured
given the herculean task lodged unto them in a day to day basis.
Government workers should be given the opportunity to enjoy the fruits
of their labor at a younger age and to fully maximize other opportunities
with the adage “there is life after retirement”. In the same vein, it will also
open the gateway to younger government public servants to move up and
become successful catalysts of change.

Most importantly, government workers should be given the option
and the opportunity to enjoy themselves and their families at the age of
55.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

——_ATTY. TYRONE D. AGABAS

Representative
6% District, Pangasinan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. 3397

AN ACT
LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT
WORKERS FROM SIXTY (60) YEARS TO FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
8291, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE
SYSTEM ACT OF 1997”

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

Congress assembled:
1 SECTION 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act No. 8291, otherwise known as
2 “The Government Service Insurance System Act of 1997", is hereby
3 amended to read as follows:
4 “SEC. 13-A Conditions for Entitlement. - A member who retires from the
3 service shall be entitled to the retirement benefits enumerated in
6 paragraph (a) of Section 13 hereof: Provided, That SUCH MEMBER:
7 “(1) [he] has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service;
8 “(2) [he] is at least [sixty (60)] FIFTY FIVE (55) years of age at the
9 time of retirement; and
10 “(3) [he] is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from permanent
11 total disability.”

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SEC. 2. All laws, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and
regulations or provisions thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

juced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez _

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was created on May 18, 1994 through
the passage of Republic Act No. 7722, or the Higher Education Act of 1994.

CHED plays a very important role in ensuring that the country’s higher education
system that is locally responsive and globally competitive and serves as a force for lifelong
learning, innovation, and social and cultural transformation.

Every year, CHED celebrates its founding anniversary with various activities
showcasing innovations and other developments in higher education. It is high time that we

recognize that importance of CHED and of higher education in the entire country by
mandating a National Higher Education Day.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.

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RUFUS B. Rt ‘IGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez _

House Bill No. 3744

AN ACT
DECLARING MAY 18 OF OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION DAY

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

SECTION. 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Higher Education Day Act.”

SEC 2. The Eighteenth (18th) day of May of every year is hereby declared as the “National
Higher Education Day.”

SEC 3. An annual program of activities for the observance and celebration of the “National
Higher Education Day” shall be prepared and implemented, with the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) as the lead agency. All heads of concerned government agencies and
instrumentalities, including government-owned-and-controlled corporations, _ local
government units, public and private educational institutions, employers in the private sector,
and industry associations, shall support the CHED in all efforts to facilitate and promote
related activities, encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees
or students to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their
offices or establishments in celebration of the “National Higher Education Day.”

All higher educational institutions (HEIs) are mandated to provide full support and
assistance to the preparation of the annual program of activities and events to be conducted
by the CHED in the observance of the event pursuant to this Act.

SEC 4. The CHED shall be the lead agency in charge of the preparation and implementation
of the annual program of activities and advocacy campaign for the observance of the
“National Higher Education Day.”

SEC 5. This Act shalll 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

5
HOUSE BILL NO. 3532,

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill contemplates on granting adequate days of paid leave to cancer patients. Their having
contracted the disease is blight enough and their having to worry about their work remissness
should be their least concern. Among all the other critical diseases, cancer entails the most
intensive treatment. Cancer treatment takes a lot of time and patients with the dreaded disease
should be accorded reasonable leeway in order to go through the treatment.

The alarming incidence of cancer cases in the Philippines gives rise to this piece of legislation.
On breast cancer alone, the Department of Health and the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc.
confirmed its high prevalence in the country, stating a report that breast cancer is the most
common cancer in the Philippines, taking at least 16 percent of the 50,000 cases diagnosed
with the cancer (2010 Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates).’

The government should make it a policy to support cancer patients in every possible way and
allowing them to be treated without losing their capacity to earn would be a moral and rational
act on the part of the government. This positive and encouraging gesture would bolster the
hope of the cancer patients to look forward to the road of healing as optimistically as they
possibly can.

Hence, the immediate passage of this proposed measure is hig

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3532

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito C

AN ACT
GRANTING CANCER PATIENTS THIRTY (30) DAYS PAID LEAVE TO UNDERGO
TREATMENT OF THEIR DISEASE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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 “Cancer Treatment Leave Act.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby granted to all cancer patients a maximum of thirty (30) days
paid leave to allow them to undergo treatment, provided, they have been employed for at least
‘one (1) year at the time of availment.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Labor and Employment
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Department of Labor and Employment, in coordination with the Department
of Health, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
Act.

SEC. 5. Alll laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and 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, 3730

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D AGABAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which seeks to declare July 27 of each year as Special Non-
Working Holiday has already been approved by the House of Representatives
on its 3 and final reading in the 17% Congress. It has for its purpose the
amendment of Republic Act No. 9645, otherwise known as the
“Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act” which
merely declares July 27 of each year as a Special National Working Holiday.

Among the national holidays our country celebrates are Maundy
‘Thursday (Thursday before Easter), Good Friday (Thursday before Friday,
Christmas Day (December 25 of each year), and EBid-ul-Fitr (end of Ramadan).
‘They were declared as national holidays because of their importance and
significance to various faiths. With millions of members not only in the
Philippines but throughout the world, the Iglesia ni Cristo has for more than a
hundred years evidently demonstrated its significant contribution to nation
development and welfare. We are witness to their vast and immeasurable
contribution to the nation through their faith reflecting out national identity,
culture and values.

So as to fully recognize the significant contribution of the Iglesia ni Cristo
and its members to nation-building, July 27 of every year shall be declared as
a Special Non-Working Holiday throughout the Philippines and not merely as a
Special National Working Holiday.

Hence, the expedient approval of the bill.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3730

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D. AGABAS

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
NATIONAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645, NOTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE “COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF
IGLESIA NI CRISTO ACT”

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

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

"SEC. 3. National Holiday. - July 27 of every year is

hereby declared [as] a special national [working] NONWORKING holiday in
commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the
Philippines.”

SEC. 2. Effectivity. - 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

HOUSE BILL NO. 3704

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Honor graduates earned their place in the academic sphere. Their reputation precedes
them. They possess arcane wisdom shared only by a few. Hard work is what propels
their brilliant ideas and their firm determination brings them to fruition. Recognitions and
plaques are mere tokens of their scholastic achievement. There should be more.

The government would do well to bankroll their post-graduate education, which is the
next logical step for them to take. Their success rate is one hundred percent. Their
track record of excellence guarantees their next level victories. It would be in the best
interest of the nation to fund their continuing education and guarantee their pursuit of
advanced studies. Their collective success would greatly contribute to nation building.

Every honor graduate should thus be able to pursue graduate studies in a manner that
does not take away from their domestic economy.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is stearnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _3704
Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO HONOR GRADUATES TO PURSUE GRADUATE
STUDIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 “Academic Premium on Honor
Graduates Act.”

SEC 2. There shall hereby be provided scholarship grants to honor graduates, as
follows:

Summa Cum Laude: 100 percent scholarship grant
Magna Cum Laude: 50 percent scholarship grant
Cum Laude: 30 percent scholarship grant

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the 2020 appropriations of the Commission on Higher Education.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines {es aN
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 * RECEIVED “2 cy
Quezon City De

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
3605
House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The bill seeks to convert the stretch of road from Barangay Namunga in the
Municipality of Rosario to the Municipality of Padre Garcia, Province of Batangas into
a national road.

This provincial road is connecting two (2) municipalities, namely: Padre Garcia
and Rosario. These municipalities are among the densely populated areas in the 4"
Legislative District, Province of Batangas, with a combined population of
approximately 150,000. However, due to the budget limitations of the provincial
government, it cannot fully provide for the maintenance and improvement of the said
road.

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the government thru the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) can now be channeled to
accelerate the improvement of the Namunga, Rosario - Padre Garcia Road, and thus
the betterment of the socio-economic conditions of the people in this part of the Fourth
District of Batangas.

Hence, the immediate enactment and approval of this/¥ill is earnestly sought.

LIANDWB.
Representativ
4 District, Batangas

LILIA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

3605
House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE NAMUNGA, ROSARIO -
PADRE GARCIA ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ROSARIO AND PADRE
GARCIA, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Namunga in the
Municipality of Rosario to the Municipality of Padre Garcia, Province of Batangas, is
hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in its
program, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3241

Introduced by JANICE Z. SALIMBANGO!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the conversion of the provincial roads from barangay Curva
to barangay Poblacion to barangays Luy-a, Lamintak Norte, Lamintak Sur and
Dayhagon in the Municipality of Medellin, 4th District of Cebu into national roads.
These roads have long been very dilapidated and uncared. It became a detriment to the
motorists and pedestrians that pass thru these roads.

The municipality of Medellin is the projected location of an alternate
international airport of Mactan Cebu International Airport. Very soon, it will be the
venue of some flying schools with the transfer of the Philippine State College of
Aeronautics (Philsca) Lapu-lapu City, Cebu Campus in Medellin. The municipality of
Medellin at this point in time has also become a tourist destination boosting with two
golf courses, hotels and resorts.

In preparation of these developments, infrastructure needs must be in place.
However, the resources of the provincial government are so limited that it cannot
undertake repair of these roads with dispatch. Conversion of these provincial roads into
national roads will essentially open the way for these roads to be repaired, connected
and well-maintained.

In view of the foregoing considerations, the immediate enactment
and approval of this bill is highly recommended.

We
JANICE Z. SALIMBANGO!



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL Ni 3241

Introduced by JANICE Z. SALIMBANGON

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROADS FROM BARANGAY
CURVA TO BARANGAY POBLACION TO BARANGAYS LUY-A,
LAMINTAK NORTE, LAMINTAK SUR AND DAYHAGON IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MEDELLIN IN THE DISTRICT OF CEBU PROVINCE
INTO NATIONAL ROADS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

Section 1. It is hereby declared that the provincial roads from barangay Curva
to barangay Poblacion to barangays Luy-a, Lamintak Norte, Lamintak Sur and
Dayhagon in the Municipality of Medellin in the 4th District of the Province of Cebu
under the ownership and supervision of the government of Cebu Province be converted
into national roads, the ownership and supervision of which belongs to the national
government.

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall
prescribe the implementing rules and regulations necessary for the evaluation, approval,
and implementation of this Act.

Section 3. 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 roads, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 4. This act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | 5
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3689

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On September 18, 2017, on the occasion of the 6" Mandatory Continuing Legal
Education-Accredited National Convention of Public Attorneys at the Manila Hotel,
President Duterte, in the interest of peace and order, ordered all local government and
police officials to arrest and detain those who drink liquor in the streets. He said
“drunkards always become boisterous, which often results in fistfights that disturb and
scare citizens.”

‘When he was mayor of Davao City, President Duterte ordered a ban on drinking in
public areas, which became an effective strategy to maintain peace and order.

This measure seeks to reinforce the order by means of a legislative fiat.

The immediate passage of this proposed bill is thus


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3689

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING THE DRINKING OF INTOXICATING BEVERAGE IN OPEN PUBLIC AREAS AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

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 “Liquor in Public Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. All persons are hereby prohibited to drink liquor or any intoxicating
beverage in all open public areas.

SEC. 3. Any person found to have violated the provisions of this Act shall pay a
fine of Ten Thousand Pesos and/or imprisonment of six months for the first offence;
Twenty Thousand Pesos and/or imprisonment of one year for the second offence; and
Fifty Thousand Pesos and/or imprisonment of two years for the third offence.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,