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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

6537
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the diversion road in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon as Salvador
H. Escudero III Diversion Road.

Prior to his demise on August 13, 2012, Salvador H. Escudero III was a veteran
legislator who also held top posts in the government. He left a legacy of dedicated
public service, good governance and simple living.

The law creating Sorsogon City by merging the Municipalities of Sorsogon and
Bacon, and the initiative for the construction and completion of the diversion road
in Barangay Pangpang and Barangay Cabid-an were of his own making.

Given the pivotal role of the late Salvador H. Escudero III in the growth and
advancement of Sorsogon City and the First District of Sorsogon, it is but fitting to
memorialize his name in the diversion he caused to build.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

6537
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT NAMING THE DIVERSION ROAD IN SORSOGON CITY, SORSOGON
AS SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III DIVERSION ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. The Diversion Road in Sorsogon City, Province of Sorsogon shall
hereinafter be known as Salvador H. Escudero III Diversion Road.

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

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

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES — )
Third Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
No. 6392

Introduced by Representative Ben P. Evardone
Lone District, Eastern Samar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Why is it more fun in the Philippines?

Because ther
than sixty years of ex

‘one Filipino in the Philippines and elsewhere who, through his more
tence, never failed to lighten up our day.

Dolphy...

This bill, which seeks to declare July 10" of every year as 10 Fun Day”, is the
least we Filipinos, individually and collectively touched by the “Comedy King”, can return
for every good laugh Tito Dolphy drawn out from us; every good laugh we found refreshing
even in anxious moments of our history.

Even for just a day, let Filipinos have fun the Dolphy way.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Representative

istrict, Eastern Samar


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES — )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESE! TIVES
House Bill No. REE

Introduced by Representative
Lone District,

1 AN ACT
2 DECLARING JULY 10 OF EVERY YEAR AS “FILIPINO FUN DAY” IN
3 COMMEMORATION OF THE LATE RODOLFO VERA “DOLPHY” QUIZON, SR.,
4 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
5:
6 Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
7 assembled:
8
9

40 SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Dolphy Day Act of 2012”.

a

2 SECTION 2. Every tenth (10) day of July of every year is hereby declared as

13 “Filipino Fun Day” in commemoration of the late Rodolfo “Dolphy” Vera Quizon, Sr. All
14 public institutions, business establishments in the private sector are hereby enjoined to
15 observe the same as a special non-working holiday

16

vz SECTION. 3. Repeating Clause.— All laws, presidential decrees or issuances,

18 — executive orders, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or

19 _ inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed.

20
a SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
2 publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the

23 Philippines, whichever comes eatlier.

24
25 Approved,

26

7 BEN P.RVARDONE
28 Representative

29 Lone District of Eastern Samar
Republic of the Phil
HOUSE OF REPRESENATTIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to establish another congressional district in the City of Pasay.

The City of Pasay is one of the prime local government units in Metro Manila.
It has experienced a rapid population growth over the years. According to the May
2010 Census of Population conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Pasay
City has a total population of 392,869.

Under the 1987 Constitution, specifically Article VI, Section 5(3), it provides
that “Each legislative district shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous,
compact, and adjacent territory. Each city with a population of at least two hundred
fifty thousand, or each province, shall have at least one representative.

Considering the current population of the City of Pasay having reached almost
400,000, there is an urgent clamour and need for a reapportionment of the lone
legislative district for a more rational, practical and sound representation of the
people in the August Halls of the House of Representatives. Not to mention the
increasing demands for social programs and services due to the continued rise of
population. As such, this significant piece of legislation will address the persistent
and continuous clamour of the people of Pasay.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.

ye

EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO
Representative
Lone District, Pasay City


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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _6

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE
LONE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PASAY

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. — The City of Pasay shall have two (2)
legislative districts to commence in the next national and local elections after the
effectivity of this Act. Henceforth, Barangays 1 to 40, 68 to 92, 145 to 157, 183, and
187 shall comprise the First Legislative District while the Barangays 41 to 67, 93 to
144, 158 to 182, and 184 to 186 shall comprise the Second Legislative District.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. - The incumbent Representative of the
Lone Legislative District of the City of Pasay shall continue to represent the said

district until the new Representative shall have been elected and qualified.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on
Elections shall issue necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with
this act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
AUG 204
Republic of the Philippines “ee Ph
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 6485

Introduced by Honorable Ryan Luis V. Singson

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the road beside the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur
(SPCIS) High School Department of Bantay Ilocos Sur and SPCIS Elementary
Department and SPCIS College Department, Bayubay, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur as
St. Paul Avenue,

For over a century, Vigan has been a proud seat of St. Paul College. one of
the most prestigious schools in Ilocos Region. St. Paul College had been sowing
the seed of catholic education to the youth since 1905. Vigan, the capital of Ilocos
Sur, is a witness to numerous successful graduates of St. Paul in all fields of work,
both here and abroad. Through the years, this school had been part of the face of
this capital city.

A portion of the street was donated by St. Paul College. It is but fitting
therefore that the province of Tlocos Sur, more particularly, the city capital of
Vigan, as well as the municipalities of San Vicente and Bantay should honor the
school which dedicated more than a century of quality education to the people of
Vigan and nearby towns, by naming the road to St. Paul Avenue.

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

“N



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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6485

Introduced by Honorable Ryan Luis V. Singson

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

AN ACT
NAMING THE ROAD BESIDE THE ST. PAUL COLLEGE OF ILOCOS
SUR (SPCIS) HIGHSCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF BANTAY ILOCOS SUR
AND SPCI ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT AND SPCI COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT, BAYUBAY, SAN VICENTE, ILOCOS SUR AS ST. PAUL
AVENUE.

SECTION 1. The southern part of the St. Paul College of Yocos Sur
(SPCIS) High School Department of Bantay locos Sur and the SPCIS Elementary
Department, and the frontage road of SPCIS College Department of Barangay
Bayubay, San Vicente, [locos Sur, is hereby named St. Paul Avenue.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
SEe. 4. Limitation on Use. Only the Office of the Ombudsman may obtain or use the
written permission or waiver filed under this Act, or any other information or date obtained as
a result thereof; Provided, however, that the same shall be used exclusively for investigating a
duly signed and verified complaint and/or prosecuting a case before the Sandiganbayan;
Provided further, that the Office of the Ombudsman or any other agency or instrumentality of
the Government or any person may not use the same for any purpose;
SEe. 5. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations. The Office of the Ombudsman shall
have the primary responsibility for the administration of this Act; Provided, however, that it
shall enlist the advice of the Department of Justice and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in
drafting the form of the written permission or waiver as required by the provisions of this
Act;
SEC. 6. Penalties.
(a)
Any person who violates the provisions of Section 3 hereof shall be punished
with a fine not exceeding the equivalent of one (1) year salary or suspension not exceeding
one (1) year, or removal from office and, upon the discretion of a court of competent
jurisdiction, disqualification to hold public office;
(b)
Any person who violates the provisions of Section 4 hereof shall be punished
with imprisonment of not exceeding six (6) years or a fine not exceeding One Hundred
Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) or both.
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. In the event any portion or provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional, the remained of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby
shall remain in force and in effect;
SEe. 8. Repealing Clause. The relevant provisions of Republic Act Nos. 1405, 3019,
6713 as well as all laws, decrees and orders or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are deemed
repealed or modified accordingly;
SEe. 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.
20 SEP
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Republic of the Philippines \e
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

15"Congress
3” Regular Session

6573

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. BENHUR L. SALIMBANGO!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the creation of a Municipal Trial Court (MTC) in the Municipality of
Daanbantayan, Province of Cebu.

The judiciary, being the constitutionally designated arbiter of the legal disputes in our
democratic system of government must at all times render expedient disposition of cases and
must likewise be accessible to the public. One of the constitutionally mandated rights of every
Filipino citizen is speedy disposition of his/her case. Such can only be attained if there are
enough courts available to the public to hear and decide cases. At present, the 4" District of the
Province of Cebu comprising Bogo City and eight (8) municipalties, namely: Bantayan,
Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin, San Remigio, Sta. Fe, Tabogon, and Tabuelan has (two)
seats of municipal circuit trial court situated in Bantayan island and Medellin. MCTC Medellin
hears and decides cases fom Daanbantayan, Medellin, and San Remigio. The cases coming from
Medellin and San Remigio more or less equal the number of cases from Daanbantayan. There is
therefore an urgent need to establish a municipal trial court in the Municipality of
Daanbantayan in order to properly serve the administration of justice and bring the same closer
to the public, to render swift justice, and to lighten the docket of the already heavily burdened
municipal circuit trial court of Medellin.

Hence, the approval of this bill is eamestly requested

SE! L. SALIMBANGON


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

15Congress
3” Regular Session

6573
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by HON. BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN
‘THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAANBANTAYAN, PROVINCE OF CEBU , AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. A Municipal Trial Court in the Municipality of Daanbantayan, Cebu with seat
therein is hereby created.

Section 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of
the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the implementation
of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general Circulation.

Approved,
656

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSF. OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" Congress
Third Regular Session

iF Pep
COMMITTEE REPORT No. 2408 QLUnEY,
a i
Submitted by the Committee on Public Works and Highways on Tes a
= 3569
Re 2 House Bill No.__8 96S

Recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 387

Sponsors Representatives Cosalan & Aumentado

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Public Works and Highways to which was referred’ House Bill

No. 387, introduced by Representative Erico B. Aumentado. entitled:

~AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE PROVINCIAL
ROADS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRES. GARCIA, PROVINCE OF
BOHOL, INTO NATIONAL ROADS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

has considered the same and recommends the approval of attached House Bill No
& entitled

“AN ACT CONVERTING THE INTERCONNECTED ROADS NAMELY
POPOO - TUGAS, PITOGO - AGUINING, AND VILLA MILAGROSA - SAN
VICENTE - PITOGO ALL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRES. GARCIA,
PROVINCE OF BOHOL INTO NATIONAL ROADS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

in substitution of House Bill No. 387 with Representative Erico B. Aumentado as author
thereof.

Respectfully submitted:

2 pas
Chfirman

Committee on Public Works and
Highways

THE HONORABLE SPEAKER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City


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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session
6569
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Erico B. Aumentado

“AN ACT CONVERTING THE INTERCONNECTED ROADS NAMELY POPOO
- TUGAS, PITOGO - AGUINING, AND VILLA MILAGROSA - SAN VICENTE -
PITOGO ALL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRES. GARCIA, PROVINCE OF
BOHOL INTO NATIONAL ROADS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. The interconnected roads namely Popoo — Tugas, Pitogo — Aguining,
and Villa Milagrosa — San Vicente — Pitogo all in the Municipality of Pres. Garcia,

Province of Bohol are hereby converted into national roads.

SECTION 2. The Secretary 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 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 z 10.0cT, 2012"
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES “po
Quezon City \

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Ses:

House BILL No,__ O62

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is hereby proposed this amendatory proposal that will effectively re~
the xily October 2013 Barangay and San; ng Kabataan elections

to the second Monday of October 2015 and every three years thereafter on ground that
holding two elections in a year may prove disadvantageous to the government in real

More importantly, two important types of elections held within the same year is
perceived as x: field on the view that those elected in May 2013

could already exercise their clout, ascendancy or power to place their own bets and
(ere eS ee Cee Si Cre aa

Thus, OI TES Ree

and congressional elect and none of Barangay

and Sangguniang Kabataan elections until 2015 and similarly, if there will be Barangay

and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in 2015, there will be none of local and

: 2015 unt! 2046. tn short, the subsequent elections for local

and congressional elections will be in 2013, 2016, 2019 and so on and so forth. That for

Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be in 2015, 2018, 2021 and so on
and so forth.

It is this author's submission that the seeming issue
or from 2043 to 2015, will be far outweighed by the more

where a healthy democracy truly thrives since no politi¢al bloc automaticall) influences
another especially those at the lower level of the who!
elections are held alternately.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8628
HOUSE BILLNO.___0°**

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

(AN ACT
RESCHEDULING TO SECOND a AY OF OCTOBER 2015 BARANGAY AND
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS AND HOLDING THE SAME EVERY

THREE (3) YEARS THEREAFTER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

ress assembled:

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

SEC. 2. The Commission on Elections shall promulgate the appropriate rules,
regulations and gu ctively carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines ; &
MOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 06 AUG 2012 *
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila ’ 4:90 Pat
QO ne fF
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS \. fe
Third Regular Session ™

HOUSE BILL No. 6446

__

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T- ALMONTE

eee

EXPLAN ATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare February 14 of every year as a special non-
working public holiday in the Municipality of Calamba, Province of
Misamis Occidental to commemorate the annual “Araw ng C ”.

Such legislative fiat will certainly give permanence to the annual
celebration being made possible by local ordinance that has given
opportunity to jocal government officials, employees, people’s organizations
and the entire citizenry to fully appreciate and cherish the significance of
this momentous occasion.

Tt is on this day that the gleeful and peace-loving people of the
Municipality of Calamba come together to rekindle the spirit of unity and
solidarity among families, friends and telatives and. show the wor id their
talents with the holding of different cultural, economic and social activities
that highlight the annual celebration.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this measure is

earnestly sought.
HO) IRGE T. ALMONTE

First District, Misamis Occidental


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6446

Introduced by: REP. JORGE T. ALMONTE

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBURARY 14 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CALAMBA TO COMMEMORATE THE “ARAW NG CALAMBA”

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

SECTION 1. February 14 of every year is hereby declared as a
special non-working public holiday in the Municipality of Calamba,
Province of Misamis Occidental to commemorate the “Araw ng Calamba”.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in any newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
o7 MAY at
pre yy

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 0140 _

Introduced by HONORABLE CATALINA C. BAGASINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In recognition of the special needs of woman employees who are also
mothers of small children, the Labor Code provides for the establishment of
nurseries for the benefit of these women employees only. However, in
today’s world, there are increasing number of male employees who take a
greater role in child rearing. Thus, there is a need to make nursery facilities
also available to these male employees while they are at work.

This bill is intended to address this inequality in order to allow single
fathers to avail of the nursery facilities established by employers for their
women employees.

Thus, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

carauinhe SAGASINA


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

House Bill No. __ 511.0

Introduced by HONORABLE CATALINA C. BAGASINA

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 132 OF THE LABOR CODE BY PROVIDING
CHILDREN OF MALE EMPLOYEES ACCESS TO NURSERY BENEFITS

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

SECTION 1. Section 132 of the Labor Code of the Philippines is
hereby amended to allow male employees to use nursery facilities
established by employers for the benefit of female employees, as follows:

“Article 132. Facilities for women. The Secretary of Labor and Employment
shall establish standards that will ensure the safety and health of women
employees. In appropriate cases, he shall, by regulations, require any
employer to:

Provide seats proper for women and permit them to use such seats when
they are free from work and during working hours, provided they can
perform their duties in this position without detriment to efficiency;

To establish separate toilet rooms and lavatories for men and women and
provide at least a dressing room for women;

To establish a nursery in a workplace for the benefit of all women and men
employees therein; and

To determine appropriate minimum age and other standards for retirement
or termination in special occupations such as those of flight attendants and
the like.”


SEC. 2. Upon the effectivity of this law, the services of all existing
nurseries established by employers for the benefit of their women employees
shall also be made available to their male employees.

SECuS. Separability Clause. - If any portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the
other provisions not affected thereby.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, acts, decrees, executive
orders, rules and regulations or other issuances or parts thereof, which are
inconsistent with this Act, are hereby modified and repealed.

SEGZos Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen
(15) days following its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 OCT 2012
Quezon City pele }
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS Ts/
Third Regular Session
6625
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Unlike any other noble profession, teaching is perhaps the type that calls for the
need that teachers become the role models themselves.

To achieve this end, teachers in either public or private should be enabled or
better still, empowered to lead simple but decent lives free from the dangers or risks of
having to borrow money or financial resources from ‘loan sharks’ who now have run a
profitable cottage industry catering to the rather sad socio-economic plight of a sizeable
population in the teaching profession

It is the intent of this bill to help the teachers sector cope with hard times given
certain hardships that they are prone of finding themselves in. In other words, their
improved salaries and allowances have not truly reached a desired point where there will
be no need of them looking for sources of funds through loans or lending schemes that
result, most often, in them being badly victimized by loan sharks.

authorized to open a special loan window that woy/d cater to granting
assistance to teachers in the public sector who y‘ish to avail of loans 4
comparatively lower than prevailing interest rates,

inancial aid or
interest rate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Third Regular Session ~
6625
HOUSE BILL NO.__~_

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM TO OPEN A
SPECIAL LOAN WINDOW OTHER THAN THAT OF EMERGENCY LOAN FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND PRESCRIBING LOW INTEREST RATE FOR ITS
REPAYMENT 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 “Public School Teachers Special
Loan Window Act” of 2012.

SEC. 2. Every bonafide member of the Government Service Insurance System
shall henceforth be entitled the right to avail and apply for loan or financial assistance
under the Special Loan Window as maybe be granted for every public school teacher by
the system at interest rate of repayment lower than prevailing or current interest rate.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, any other form of financial assistance that could be
availed of particularly an emergency loan should be deemed different and separate from
this special loan window.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its approval and

publication in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation and in the Official
Gazette.

Approved,
BY
A
nernés,
Republic of the Philippines ° BOS

‘ y %,
HOUSE. OF REPRESENTATIVES 3° RECEIVED @
Quezon City LE oor. 09 HAY O12
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS Tae: A
Second Regular Session °

HOUSE BLLNO.__ 8 14 ?

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

R.A. 9164 entitled “ An Act Providing for synchronized Barangay and ‘Sangguniang
Kabataan Elections, Amending R.A. 7160, as amended, Otherwise Known as the “Local
Government Code of 1991, “ and for other Purposes,” provides that election of Barangay
Officials shalt be held every three years.

Considering that the Barangay Chairmen and Barangay Officals including the youth
Composing the Sangguniang Kabataan are the pillars of every barangay in the country, where
they are looked up to guide and belp our constituents in the activities of everyday lives especially
the poorest of the poor, the extension of the tenure of these barangay officials is in ordes

The economic take off that we are now having might be upset and stunted if another
electoral exercise will be held in 2013.

Hence, it is hereby humbly proposed that the synchronized election of the Burangay
officials with the Sangguniang Kabataan be held every (5) years to commence on the seen
Monday of October 2015

Itis therefore urgent that the passage of this bill is carhestly sought.

EDUARDO R. GULLAS


Republic of the Phitippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regutar Session

House autno__6147

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

ANACT
TO RESCHEDULE THE 2013 BARANGAY ELECTIONS TO THE SECOND MONDAY
OF OCTOBER 2015,

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

SECTION 1. The 2013 Barangay elections scheduled ta be held on October, 2013 is hereby
Postponed and reset to the Second Monday of October, 2015.

SEC. 2. The Commission on Elections shall promulgate the Implementing rules and Teguiations
necessary for this Act.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause ~ Ail laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and
‘eeulations, of parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after its compiete publication in at least
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House sino. __ S018

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

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EXPLANATORY NOTE <

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Paluan, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other,marine products in the
Municipality of Paluan, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hereby sought.

\. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House etno.__8518

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALUAN, PROVINCE
OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Paluan, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
40 OCT 2012
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 6623

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The role and significance of governance at the local government level be

underestimated By and large, the affairs of the national government cascade to these

structures in ways that make government action, if they were to be

ctedve, to be immediate, responsive and a prompt solution to the multifarious concerns:
and problems that affect the barangays and their constituents.

It is in this context that this bit is being proposed. It would seem that a three-
year term for Barangay officials is far too short for our local leaders to hit the ground
Tuning in terms of their value, role, and impact upon that smaller political unit of society.
Itis so because the supposedly third year of that people's mandate has become devoted
to actions or inactions preparatory to the subsequent Barangay elections,

Nt cannot be gainsaid that plans, projects, program:



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6623

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS BY ANOTHER TWO
YEARS THEREBY MAKING FIVE YEAR THEIR TERM OF OFFICE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Ba it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Phiippires in
‘Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The term of office or Barangay official and members of the Sangguniang
Kabataan shall be for five (5) years which shall begin after the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 2. To this end, Section 43 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to read as
: Sec. 43. Term of Office. -

{a) The term of office of all locat elective officials elected after the
effectivity of this Code shall be three (3) years, starting from noon of
June 30, 1992 or such date as may be provided for by law, except
that of elective Barangay officials: Provided, That all local officiats first
elected during the local elections immediately folowing the ratification
of the 1987 Constitution shall serve until noon of June 30, 1992

{b) No local elective official shall serve for more than three (3)
Consecutive terms in the same position. Voluntary renunciation of the
office for any length of time shall not be considered as an interruption
in the continuity of service for the full term for which the elective
official concamed was elected,

(c) The term of office of Barangay officials and members of the
sangguniang kabataan shait be for [three (3) years] FIVE (5) years.
[which shall begin after the regutar election of Barangay officials on
the second Monday of May 1994}

SEC. 3 This Act shail take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official

Approved,
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30 AUG 2012
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iG ded
Quezon City aa opps”

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bi.No.__ 6515

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A, CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Looc, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland af Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase praductivity in different regions of the country,

the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Looc, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hereby sought..

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:
Second Regular Session

House sino, 6515

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

‘AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOOC, PROVINCE OF
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shali be constructed, under the Supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar Pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
Products in the Municipality of Looc, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar Pavement dryer for
Seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6520

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to.
preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindorp jg hereby sought

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6520

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE
OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation

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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo._©9.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

ft is a common knowledge that improper waste disposal wrecks havoc on
health and the environment. But despite this knowledge, the public is still
reluctant or unable to practice proper waste disposal. Perhaps it is because
people have gotten used to their old ways of improperly disposing garbage.

By instilling proper waste disposal at an early age of an individual, proper
waste disposal can easily become a habit. By the time the young ones mature
and will become the ones disposing their wastes, the habit can easily set in. This
can only be done by including as a subject in elementary education the “Proper
Waste Disposal”. The passage of this bill‘will break old habits of improperly
disposing wastes.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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

Fifteenth Congress.
Third Regular Session

House BiLLWo,__ C5 LY

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

“AN ACT MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF “PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL"
AS A SUBJECT IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
1 SECTION 1.Dectaration of Policy. - It is hereby the policy of the state to protect
2 the environment from the improper disposal of wastes.

3 SECTION 2. Provision. - A subject to be named "Proper Waste Disposal’ is
4 hereby mandated to be included as part of elementary education subjects in all
public and private schools or any other educational institution for that matter.

6 For this purpose the said subject shall include lessons that will bring
7 consciousness to students on existing laws relative to waste disposal such as
8 Presidential Decree No. 856, ‘The Clean ‘Air Act’ and other related laws,

9 ordinances, rules, and regulations.

10 SECTION 3. ‘mpiemeritation. - The Department of Education is hereby

ul mandated to issue the implementing rules and regulation and in if necessary,


include in its annual budget the amount needed to implement the provisions of this
Act.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. — If any provisions of this Act or part hereof is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not

otherwise affected shalt remain valid and in effect.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule of regulation contrary
to of inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended

accordingly. .
SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. — 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
Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 664 7
Introduced by Ron. Mary Mitzi "Mitch" L. Cajayon
AN ACT
DECLARING
THE
CELEBRATION
OF
THE
NATIONAL
BULLYING
AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH IN THE COUNTRY ON JULY OF
EVERY YEAR
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 Bullying Awareness and Prevention
Month Act".
SEe. 2. The month of July of every year shall hereby be known as the "National Bullying
Awareness and Prevention Month" to raise awareness of bullying prevention and the
importance of protecting the youth from all forms of abuse, cruelty and exploitation and
other conditions prejudicial to their development with the end view of promoting universal
primary education.
SEe. 3. Pursuant to the observance of the National Bullying Awareness and Prevention
Month, an annual program of activities shall be prepared by the Department of Education.
The Department of Education shall lead public and private school communities at all
levels nationwide in organizing consciousness raising activities on the problem and
prevention of bullying including other forms of abuse, cruelty and exploitation against
children.
SEe. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or
in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education of the youth is an essential tool for their bright future. It is

therefore necessary for the state to provide it for them. Establis!
national vocational high school in places where it is needed is only a step in
fulfilling this necessity. As their representative, I saw the need of
establishing a national vocational high school in San Isidro, Sogod, Southern
Leyte. Once established, the educational institution herein sought to be
created will greatly contribute to the knowledgeable well being of future

residents of San Isidro.

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

sought.
, LE,

R R GAVIOLA MERCADO


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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _©* ~*

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

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

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Vocational High School. A National
Vocational High School is hereby established in Barangay San Isidro. Municipality of Sogod.

Province of Southern Leyte under the Supervision of the Department of Education.

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

General Appropriations Act.

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

ensuring the implementation of the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) day after its publication

in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation,

Approved.