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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House siutno._44 24

Introduced by Honorable FRANKLIN P. BAUTISTA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a regular district Land Transportation Office in the Municipality

of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental to enable the constituents convenience in terms of

registration transactions and application of driver's license in particular.

The nearest Land Transportation Office is located in Digos City with approximately 80
kilometers or 2 hours ride by bus from the Municipality of Malita. With the creation of the
Province of Davao Occidental that comprises the municipalities of Sta. Maria, Malita, Don
Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos and Sarangani, establishment of a regular Land Transportation Office
will benefit not only the people of the Municipality of Malita but the whole Province of Davao

Occidental in general,

The establishment of the said government agency will facilitate the issuance of licenses as
well as the registration of motor vehicles and other transport services to the residents of the
Province, It will also answer the needs of the motoring public in relation to all licenses and motor

related transactions being provided by the said office,

In view of the foregoing, immediate consideration and approval of this Bill is earnestly

sought.

FRANKL\N P. BAUTISTA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House sino, 4424

Introduced by Honorable FRANKLIN P. BAUTISTA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA,
PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a regular district of the Land Transportation Office
in the Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental to be known as the Malita Land
Transportation District Office which shall exercise jurisdiction over all municipalities of the
province.

SEC. 2, The Head of the LTO District Office shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Transportation and Communications and shall be assisted by a staff to be appointed by the
Secretary of Transportation and Communications in accordance with existing laws.

SEC.3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications shall
immediately include in the Department's programs the operationalization of the LTO District
Office in the Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HousE BILLNo._ 4910

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Crimes specifically engendered on account of road rage take on a graver dimension,
Recent incidents resulting from road rage have now raised this emerging phenomenon as a
serious public safety concern.

Road rage is aggressive or angry behavior by a driver of an automobile or other road
vehicle. Such behavior might include rude gestures, verbal insults, deliberately driving in an
unsafe or threatening manner, or making threats. Road rage can lead to altercations,
assaults, and collisions that result in injuries and even deaths. It can be thought of as an
extreme case of aggressive driving.’

Committing an offence under this situation aggravates the offence in that the aggressor lets
out his unmitigated outburst in wanton disregard for social and ethical norms. The unbridled
fury becomes uncontrollable exacerbating the severity of the wrongdoing.

On the part ofthe subject of aggression the apprehension and anxiety are compounded by

aggravating circumstance. And the Revised Penal Code shgilld be so amended as to|

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _4910

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INCLUDING ACTS COMMITTED ON ACCOUNT OF ROAD RAGE IN THE
AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 14 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED
PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 14 is hereby amended as follows:
Art. 14. Aggravating circumstances. ~ The following are aggravating circumstances:
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21. 090K

22, THAT THE ACT BE COMMITTED ON ACCOUNT OF ROAD RAGE.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and
their implementing rules, inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly,

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,_ 4648

Introduced by Hon. RONALD V. SINGSON, Hon. MA. JOCELYN V.
BERNOS,, Hon. JONATHAN A. DELA CRUZ, Hon. SAMUEL D.
PAGDILAO and Hon. IMELDA R. MARCOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill provides for the construction of a secondary national road connecting the
Provinces of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Abra and appropriates funds for its repair,
improvement and maintenance.

Roads play a significant role in the economic and social development of our
localities. They facilitate the smooth transport of persons and goods and provide
necessary access to basic social services. Roads are very important to the livelihood of
the people, particularly in the rural areas, because their trade and commerce rely
heavily on land transportation.

The provinces of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Abra are among the provinces in
Northern Luzon which have potentials for agricultural, industrial and tourism
development and growth.

The construction of a secondary national road from Cabugao, llocos Sur to Danglas,
Abra that passes through the Municipality of Nueva Era Ilocos Norte, would greatly
benefit the people of these provinces as this will provide easier and faster access to
various trade, industrial, agricultural, commercial, tourism, educational and health
centers in these three provinces, thus, promoting economic growth and ensuring
expeditious delivery of basic services.


In view thereof, passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

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RONALD v. Docu IA. JOCELYN V. BERNOS

JONATHAN A, DELA CRUZ SAMUBL 'D. PAGDILAO
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IMELDA R. MARCOS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 4648

Introduced by Hon. RONALD V. SINGSON, Hon. MA. JOCELYN V.
BERNOS, Hon. JONATHAN A. DELA CRUZ, Hon. SAMUEL D.
PAGDILAO and Hon. IMELDA R. MARCOS

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECONDARY NATIONAL
ROAD CONNECTING THE PROVINCES OF ILOCOS SUR, ILOCOS
NORTE AND ABRA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Brij anactod by ihe Senete ang the House of Representatives of the

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, a secondary national road from
Cabugao, Ilocos Sur to Danglas, Abra passing through the Municipality of Nueva
Era, Ilocos Norte.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act
Shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and
Highways. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the maintenance of
the secondary national road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations

Act.


SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill'No. 4222

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Pili — Bula provincial road in the Municipality of Pili serves as a primary
access point for people traveling from the Fifth District to the Third District of
Camarines Sur. Upgrading and developing the said road will bolster industry,
commerce, and business in the province by providing infrastructure to facilitate the
transport of goods and services between districts. It will create numerous
opportunities for employment and business in both districts and will contribute to
the overall development of the province of Camarines Sur.

Given that the provincial road is needed to raise economic and social
development in the Municipality of Pili and adjacent municipalities, it is advisable
that the National Government take an active role in its maintenance and
development.

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

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Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo
Third District, Camarines Sur

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill no, 4222

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

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AN ACT CONVERTING THE PILI - BULA PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PILI IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO
ANATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1, The Pili - Bula provincial road in the Municipality of Pili in the province of
Camarines Sur, is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4130

House Bill no.

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Calabanga - Tinambac Provincial Road is traversed by all kinds of
vehicles on a daily basis and such heavy use causes deterioration and necessitates
upgrading, and regular rehabilitation and maintenance. The inadequacy of funds has
hindered the needed upkeep of this vital road artery. Hence, the immediate need to
convert it into a national road to ensure that funds are allocated for its maintenance
and expansion for the promotion of the socio-economic development in the involved
areas,

The Calabanga - Tinambac Provincial Road is a stretch of more or less twenty
(20) kilometers which connects the Third and Fourth Districts of Camarines Sur. The
Department of Public Works and Highways has already determined that this route
serves as a vital link between the municipalities of Calabanga and Tinambac. It is
also an access route for residents of the towns of Tinambac and Siruma from Naga
City. Furthermore, the road serves as a link between the municipality of Calabanga
and the town of Garchitorena and eleven (11) barangays of the municipality of
Lagonoy,

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

Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo
Third District, Camarines Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular re

House Bill no.

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CALABANGA — TINAMBAC PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES 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 Calabanga ~ Tinambac provincial road in the province of Camarines
Sur, is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision
of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. _ 4077

Introduced by HON. ELMER E. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Camarines Norte provincial road which starts at the
junction of Daang Maharlika Kilometer 337+000 in the Municipality of Talisay to the
junction of Daang Maharlika Kilometer 327+800 encompassing the Municipality of Vinzons
and the Municipality of Labo, into a national secondary road

The conversion will guarantee safe and road worthiness that will actuate an
increase in economic activity and generate livelihood in the traversed municipalities
considering that it will serve as bypass road that will shorten the distance and travel time
from the Municipality of Daet, capital town of Camarines Norte, to Metro Manila

The existing road is in much needed repair because the provincial government
cannot provide the necessary funds for its maintenance

This bill was first filed in the 15" Congress, was approved in both houses but
eventually vetoed by the President due to technicalities. So, after thorough review and
technical modifications, this bill is being re-filed for the same worthy purpose it will serve to
the 2" District of Camarines Norte.

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

ul Jose

ELMER E. PANOTES.


CONGRESS OF THE EISLIPPINES)
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session }

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
4077

HB No.

BY REPRESENTATIVE ELMER E. PANOTES.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCIAL ROAD WHICH
STARTS AT THE JUNCTION OF DAANG MAHARLIKA KILOMETER 337+000 IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TALISAY TO THE JUNCTION OF DAANG MAHARLIKA
KILOMETER 327+800 ENCOMPASSING THE MUNICIPALITY OF VINZONS AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LABO, INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Camarines Norte provincial road which starts at the junction of
Daang Maharlika Kilometer 337+000 in the Municipality of Talisay to the junction of Daang
Maharlika Kilometer 327+800 encompassing the Municipality of Vinzons and the
Municipality of Labo, is hereby converted into a national secondary road

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the

Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _4 96 1

Introduced by REP, JULIETTE T, UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

his bill secks to establish a National High Schoo! in Barangay Molugan in the City of EI Salvador
Province of Misamis Oriental. Itis in aid of the Department of Education’s mandate to implement
the Basic Education Program throughout the country as mandated by the following laws: Republic
Act 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001) and Republic Act 10533 (Enhanced Basie
Education Act of 2013).

The measure directly responds to the edueation nceds of the young people in Brgy. Molugan and
the Barangays Amoros, Sambulawan, Ulaliman and Himaya, all in El Salvador City

Barangay Molugan and its neighboring barangays comprise a service arca where the need for a
high school is acutely felt. The proposed Molugan National High School will eventually absorb the
sizable number of elementary school graduates from feeder clementary schools in the said
barangays. ‘The limited number of high schools in the vicinity prevent access to secondary public
education because majority of the area’s familics are poor, thereby making private secondary
education an unreachable option for them.

Uhis bill brings the State's e
the area stated above. ‘This
community life for its people

ponsibility to provide its citizens

to education to practice in
s part of government’s year-round efforts toward attaining a better

With the establishment of the National High School, the government will also bring mote vigor to
the community life in Barangay Molugan and other villages of El Salvador City

The immediate passage of this bill is camestly sought

ipproved,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGR)
st Regular Session

4961

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP, JULIETTE T. UY_

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MOLUGAN,
EL SALVADOR CITY, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL,
‘TO BE KNOWN AS MOLUGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Es
the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
Salvador City, Province of Misamis Oriental, to be known as Moluy:

lishment of a National High School. Vhere is hereby established, under
hool in Barangay Molugan, El
sional High School,

SECTION 2. Appropriations. ‘Vhe Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Molugan National High School, the funding
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. Implementation. ‘Vhe Secs
to carry out the purpose of this Act

‘of Education shall issue such rules and regulations

as may be nece

SECTION 4. Effectivity. Vhis Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines sure &4 JUN 2014
House of Representatives — LYS PA
Quezon City, Metro Manila \ ro

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4674

House Bill No.

Introduced by the Honourable Ann K. Hofer

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks the conversion into a national road of the Tungawan to Malungon
Provincial Road, situated in the Municipality of Tungawan, Province of Zamboanga
Sibugay, up to the boundary of the Municipality of Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte. This
major road network connects the said municipality to the progressive municipalities of
Siocon, Sirawai, Baliguian and Sibuco in the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte.

The conversion of the Tungawan to Malungon Provincial Road up to the
boundary of the Municipality of Siocon into a national road is essential to the growth of
interior barangays, particularly in the Second Legislative District of Zamboanga Sibugay,
which have tremendous socio-economic potentials. Presently, the deplorable condition
of this road system has contributed to the unstable peace and order in some barangays,
as well as, to the failure of the national and local governments to provide adequate
social and health services to the impoverished constituents

The provincial government is also cash-strapped to effectively develop and
maintain the said road system to enhance the flow of commerce, movement of people
and delivery of basic social services, and to improve the peace and order situation
therein. It is therefore imperative for the national government to step in and assume
this obligation, considering its vast resources and technical capability.

For these reasons, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought,

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ANA K. HOFER
Second District, Zamboanga Sibugay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bit No, 4674

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER:

AN ACT
CONVERTING TUNGAWAN TO MALUNGON PROVINCIAL ROAD, SITUATED IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGAWAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY UP
TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOCON, ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Congress assembled;

SECTION 1. THE TUNGAWAN TO MALUNGON PROVINCIAL ROAD,
SITUATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGAWAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA
SIBUGAY UP TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOCON,
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE IS HEREBY CONVERTED INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

SECTION 2. THE SECRETEARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND HIGHWAYS SHALL INCLUDE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAM AND
IMPROVEMENT, MAINTAINANCE AND REPAIR OF THE SAID ROAD, THE FUNDING
OF WHICH SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
ACT.

SECTION 3. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON ITS APPROVAL.

HHH
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez an
Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr.

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pneumonia has become the "No. 1 killer" for children 5 years old and below, in the
Philippines with around 9,000 Filipino children dying from the sickness every year. Also, the
Philippines ranks among the top 10 countries with the most recorded pneumonia cases.
‘About 75 percent of childhood pneumonia worldwide occurs in 15 countries in which the
Philippines ranks 10"

However, despite these figures and the fact that the leading cause of pneumonia
occurs worldwide, there is still a significant lack of mass awareness of the disease and its
gravity and implications.

To counter this, the government must raise awareness on pneumonia. Pneumonia
can be prevented among children through proper nutrition, good hygiene, handwashing,
avoiding polluted areas, as well as breastfeeding to boost a child's immune system.

World Pneumonia Day was launched in November 12, 2009 by a broad coalition of
public and nonprofit organizations to mobilize efforts to fight a neglected disease that kills
more than two million children under age five every year. The event helped bring the health
crisis to the public's attention and encouraged advocates, donors and policy makers alike to
take action to combat the disease.

In line with the celebration of the World Pneumonia Day, the Philippines should also
celebrate on the same day, the National Pneumonia Day.

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

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MAXIMO 6, ROBRIGUEZ, JR.



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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 4068

AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 12 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL ANTI-PNEUMONIA
DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 4. It is hereby recognized that pneumonia has become the number one
killer of children below five years old in the Philippines,

SECTION 2. November 12 of every year is hereby declared as National Pneumonia
Day.

SECTION 3. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance of this
occasion’

(a) The Department of Health, along with other organizations shall
head an anti-pneumonia drive all over the Philippines
(b) ‘Awareness sessions, like story-telling and art workshops shall

be conducted in the different barangays all over the Philippines
to be participated in by the children;

(c) Lectures on the disease, how to prevent it and disease
Vigilance shall be conducted in the different barangays all over
the Philippines for the parents and other interested
participants; and

(4) The Department of Health shall conduct free mass vaccination
missions in select barangays all over the Philippines.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__4944

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Resolution No, 163-S-2014, of the Province of Cavite
and Municipal Resolution No. 15-S-2012, of the Municipality of Kawit, Cavite, the local
government unit expressed their sense to have the Binakayan Diversion Road, a stretch of 1.8km
national road where the Island Cove Leisure Park is situated and has been more popularly
referred to as Covelandia Road by its residents and general public, in Kawit, Cavite, be renamed
to Island Cove Drive. This is consistent with their desire to honor the Island Cove Leisure Park,
one of the most prominent landmarks in the municipality of Kawit which has greatly contributed
to the development and economic growth of the municipality.

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

REP, 1 MERCADO-REVILLA

2™ District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No.__4944

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE BINAKAYAN DIVERSION ROAD IN KAWIT, CAVITE TO ISLAND.
COVE DRIVE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1, The Binakayan Diversion Road in Kawit, Cavite is hereby renamed to
Island Cove Drive.

TION 2. This Act shall take effect sixty (60) days after its publication in the official
Gazzette and at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4596

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill secks to establish a Fishport in the Municipality of Lopez Jaena in the Province of
Misamis Occidental

The town of Lopez Jaena is a forth class municipality in the Province of Misamis Occidental. It
has a population of about 23,767 and it’s a major hub for fishing activities in the Province, Fisheries and
marine resources are primarily the main source of livelihood for the people residing in the village. It has
approximately two hundred (200) bangus cages in the area.

‘The establishment of a fishport in the Municipality of Lopez Jacna is feasible because of its rich
marine resources. The said fishport is expected to stimulate the local economy and will spur up economic
activities and opportunities not just in the municipality of Lopez Jaena but as well as to the neighboring
‘municipalities and cities in the Province, The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has consistently
identified Lopes Jacna as a mariculture area; in fact there are one hundred fifty (150) fish cages already
installed and licensed to operate therein.

‘The said fishport will also play a paramount role in ensuring and strengthening the food security
program of the government, With the provision of infrastructure facilities for fish and marine products
trading, this will facilitate the fast and efficient transport/ distribution of the fisherfolks of their bangus
and other marine harvests. The provision of cold storage equipments and processing facilities in the
proposed fishport will also help in stabilizing the market prices and accordingly increase the quality of
harvested marine products.

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

Chto

IONJJORGE T. ALMONTE?


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4596

House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN THEMUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ JAENA,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) a Fishport in
the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Province of Misamis Occidental.

Section 2. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall formulate the
rules and regulation necessary for the effective implementation of this act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program
the establishment of the said Fishport, the funding of which shall be included in the General
‘Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenues in an amount deemed for its operationalization.

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 416 5
EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Among the basic needs given importance by most families is education. This is the
reason why even if they can barely eat three meals a day, parents and working students
often forego other needs just to pay for education,

One of the factors which place a big burden to the populace if the high tuition fees of
schools which is even aggravated by the value-added tax (VAT) that is being passed on to
the schools by its suppliers of goods and services. Unfortunately, the VAT is then passed on
by the school to the students which make it more difficult for them to afford the already high
tuition fees.

As such, and in order to help ease this burden, an amendment must be made to
Section 109 (m) of the Tax Reform Act of 1997 by exempting from VAT goods purchased by
the school and services rendered to it by its suppliers and service providers.

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

nol hn

oe RIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }

First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and

Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr.

FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TAX
REFORM ACT OF 1997 BY EXEMPTING FROM VALUE-ADDED TAX THE GOODS AND

House Bill No. 4465

AN ACT

SERVICES ACQUIRED BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Be it enacted by the
assembled:

SECTION 1, Section

Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

109 (M) republic Act 8424, otherwise known as the Tax Reform Act of

1997 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, presidential decrees, executive and administrative
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are

Section 109, Exempt Transactions, - The following
shall be exempt from the value-added tax:
XXX XXX XXX

(m) Educational services rendered by private
educational institutions, duly accredited by the
Department of Education, Culture and Sports
(DECS) and the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), and those rendered by government
educational _institutionsf], INCLUDING | ALL
GOODS PURCHASED AND _ SERVICES
RENDERED TO SAID _ EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS BY SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE
PROVIDERS, RESPECTIVELY.

hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity —

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its

publication in at least three (3) national newspapers of general circulation

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 4988
EXPLANATORY NOTE

At present, it would take at least 4 hours to drive from Cagayan de Oro City to
Butuan City traversing the existing approximately 194 kilometer highway along the Northern
Coastlines of Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Norte.

The 4 hours it would take to reach Butuan City from Cagayan de Oro City could
easily be lessened if a new Highway will be constructed starting from Barangay Puerto in
Cagayan de Oro City traversing thru Misamis Oriental then to Butuan City. This new
highway will go straight to Butuan City instead of the current route of following the coastline
which is very circuitous.

With this new highway, the transfer of goods and services between the two cities and
even the surrounding cities will be made easier which will improve the economy and hasten
the development of Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte and Butuan City.

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

RUFUS B.’RODRI

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House’sill No__4388

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO-BUTUAN
SUPERHIGHWAY

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

SEC 1, There shall be constructed a superhighway from Cagayan de Oro City to Butuan City
to be known as the Cagayan de Oro-Butuan Superhighway.

SEC 2. This Highway will start In Barangay Puerto in Cagayan de Oro City and go eastward
thru Tagaloan and Villanueva in Misamis Oriental to the Claveria-Gingoog highway and
finally to Butuan City.

SEC 3, This highway will considerably lessen the four to five hours travel time from Cagayan
de Oro City to Butuan City. This new highway will go straight to Butuan City instead of the
current route which follows the coastline which is very circuitous.

SEC 4, The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to implement the
planning and the construction of the Cagayan de Oro-Butuan Superhighway,

SEC 5, The amount necessary for the construction of the Cagayan de Oro-Butuan
Superhighway shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Public Works and
Highways in the General Appropriations Act

SEC 6. Separability ~ Any portion or provision of this Act that may be unconstitutional or
invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other portions or provisions hereof as long as
such portions or provisions can still subsist and be given legal force and effect in their
entirety.

SEC 7. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) oF
First Regular Session ) |

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \ 29

Introduced by Representative Juliette T. Uy, Maximo B. Roukiuez Jr. Ie
And Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez a NEY

4248

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

At present, the Municipality of Villanueva in the Province of Misamis Oriental is
widely considered as the industrial hub of the province and arguably, even Northem
Mindanao as it has sixteen (16) medium to large scale industries.

Due to the growing economy of Villanueva and the expanding industries, there was a
sudden increase in the population of the Municipality. In line with this, there is a need to
establish a hospital in the area to ensure that the population is given adequate health care in
the quickest possible time specially during an emergency. This is essential considering that

Villanueva is 25 kilometers away from Cagayan de Oro City where the nearest hospitals are
located

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
_ Boz
on ;
% ae WHA
JULIETVE T. UY MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

‘

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Juliette T. Uy, Maximo B. Rodriquez Jr.
And Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 4248

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) BED SATELLITE HOSPITAL OF THE NORTHERN
MINDANAO REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLANUEVA IN THE
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE VILLANUEVA-NORTHERN
MINDANAO REGIONAL SATELLITE HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a twenty five (25) bed satellite hospital of the
Northern Mindanao Regional Hospital Medical Center in the Municipality of Villanueva in the
Province of Misamis Oriental under the supervision of the Department of Health to be known
as the Villanueva-Northem Mindanao Regional Satellite Hospital.

SEC 2. The Local Government of the Municipality of Villanueva shall be responsible for the
location of the satellite hospital and the construction of the same.

SEC 3. The Secretary of Health and/or his duly authorized representative, in consultation
and coordination with the concerned officials of the local government of Misamis Oriental,
shall formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and regulations
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

SEC 4, The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs the
operationalization of the Villanueva-Northem Mindanao Regional Satellite Hospital, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act

SEC 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Introduced by REP. ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the five (5) kilometer ZAPOTE ROAD in. the First
District of Caloocan into a National Road.

Zapote Road traverses three (3) barangays in Camarin Area in the First District of
Caloocan, Barangays 174, 175 and 177. This S-kilometer road connects to Langit Road,
the main road in Bagong Silang (the biggest barangay in the entire Philippines), and to
Maligaya Road. a major artery in Quezon City

While there were initially only a few residential areas when this road was
constructed, during the past years, these areas experienced not only rapid residential
expansion but extensive commercial and industrial growth as well.

This road is considered a vital infrastructure link, and converting it into a national
road will guaranty necessary funds for its maintenance and expansion so as to promote
further socio-economic development in this emerging and industrial commercial area.
Thus, this bill is aimed at improving the quality of life of the people using this road.

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

=

ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

~
HOUSE BILL NO. _4 62i

Introduced by REP. ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRL

AN ACT
CONVERTING ZAPOTE ROAD IN CALOOCAN CITY INTO A NATIONAL,
ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION |. ZAPOTE ROAD in the First District of Caloocan City with the
length of five (5) kilometers is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of the
said road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways under the current General Appropriation Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be

necessary for its repait and maintenance shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.

ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES =| i = 2

H 5 i]

~~ Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodrigues and): — |
Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr.

House Bill No. 4169
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) was established in order to instruct, train and
develop cadets so that each graduate shall possess the character and military skills
essential to the successful pursuit of a progressive military career as a values-centered
leader in the self-less services to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the nation

The PMA is the training ground of cadets and it is where they can realize their dream
of becoming part of the AFP and fight for and defend our country.

As itis, majority of the cadets entering the PMA come from areas near the location of
the camp which is in Baguio. It is therefore high time that we ensure a more balanced
‘composition of every “Class” that graduates from the PMA. One way to do this is to, as far as
practicable, select at least one incoming cadet from every congressional district every year.

This way, aspiring cadets even from far-flung areas are given a chance to fuffll their
dreams of becoming officers of the AFP.

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



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES '
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 4169

AN AC
MANDATING THAT THE PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY SELECT ONE CADET EACH
FROM EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT EVERY YEAR TO COMPRISE ITS
INCOMING “CLASS”

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby mandated that the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) reserve one
slot each for one cadet for every congressional district in the Philippines in order to ensure
that every “Class” that graduates from the time of the effectivity of this Act be comprised of
cadets made up of Filipinos from all over the Philippines: Provided, That each cadet will stil
have to pass and comply with all the current admission requirements of the PMA: Provided
further, That only upon determination that there is no qualified applicant from a certain
legislative district will said slot be given to another qualified applicant irrespective of his/her
domicile

SEC 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations — Within six (6) months from the effectivity of
this Act, the PMA in coordination with the armed forces of the Philippines shall promulgate
the rules and regulations necessary to ensure the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and
regulations, or 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 complete publication in at least
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4040 _

Introduced by Rep. Napoleon S. Dy and Rep. Jose T. Panganiban, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks the construction of Pigalo Bridge located at Centro 2, Angadanan,
Isabela. This vital infrastructure which is the only connection between the Municipality of
Angadanan and San Guillermo, all in the Province of Isabela, was totally destructed by
typhoons Pedring and Quiel that devastated the Province of Isabela in 2010.

‘The construction of Pigalo bridge will, thus, serve as a vital link of the Municipality of
San Guillermo located along the eastern part of Isabela to Central Isabela and the Maharlika
National Highway in Alicia, Isabela. Once completed, Pigalo bridge will not only benefit
the people of the Municipalities of Angadanaan and San Guillermo but also of the whole
Province of Isabela, as it would facilitate delivery of basic services and boost economic and
agricultural activities in the said areas. This vital infrastructure could be improved and
maintained through funds from the National Government, thereby, ensuring the continous
economic development of the area, by the promotion of agriculture, commerce, trading, and
eco-tourism.

Considering the economic, social and humanitarian merits of this Bill, its urgent
approval is earnestly requested _

Isabela



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo, 4040

Introduced by Rep. Napoleon S, Dy and Rep. Jose T. Panganiban, Jr.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PIGALO
BRIDGE LOCATED AT CENTRO 2, ANGADANAN, ISABELA,
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ANGADANAN AND
SAN GUILLERMO, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA, AND
LINKING THEM TO THE MAHARLIKA NATIONAL HIGHWAY,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of 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 bridge, namely Pigalo, located at Centro 2, Angadanan,
Isabela, connecting the Municipalities of Angadanan and San Guillermo, all in the Province
of Isabela, and linking them to the Maharlika National Highway.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of
this act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the said bridge shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its repairs
and maintenance shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.__ 4824

Introduced by REP. ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill s to convert the 4.7-kilometer ZABARTE ROAD in_ the First
District of Caloocan City into a National Road.

Zabarte Road is a major artery connecting Caloocan and Quezon City, both major
cities, It waverses three (3) barangays - Barangays 172, 175 and 177, which are among
the most populous barangays in the entire Philippines, While there were initially only a
few residential houses when this road was constructed, during the past years, these areas
experienced not only rapid residential expansion but extensive commercial and industrial
‘growth as well

This road is considered a vital infrastructure link, and converting it into a national
road will guaranty the necessary funds for its maintenance and expansion so as to
promote further socio-economic development in this emerging and industrial commercial
area, ‘Thus, this bill is aimed at improving the quality of life of the people using this road.

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

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ENRICO “RI IM” ECHIVERRI



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nousr Bano, 4824

Introduced by REP, ENR

“RECOM” ECHIVERRI

AN ACT.
CONVERTING ZABARTE ROAD IN CALOOCAN CITY INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

TION 1, ZABARTE ROAD in the First District of Caloocan City with the
length of 4.7 kilometers is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2, The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of the
said road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways under the current General Appropriation Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be

necessary for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifleen (15) days after its publication in
the least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI