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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLNo.__1399

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast, Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Recognizing that all persons have their own skills and potentials that will enable them to
compete favorably for available opportunities in the armed forces, this bill seeks to lift all height

restrictions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

This measure was previously filed by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in the 15% Congress.

Passage of this bill is eamestly sought now in the 16” Congress.

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HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northem Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1399

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

ANACT.
LIFTING THE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1, Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the AFP Height Equality Act of 2013"

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy: - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to give utmost
support to measures that protect and enhance the right of all people. It is also the policy of the
State to promote faimess and impartiality by providing equal opportunity for employment to
qualified individuals in the armed forces of the country

SEC. 3, Lifting Height Restrictions for Application to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. -
Based on the principle of equal opportunity for employment in the country, all height restrictions
relating to applicants for the Armed Forces of the Philippines are hereby lifted; Provided, That
candidates shall still undergo the same fundamental military training and basic requirements
imposed upon taller recruits to qualify 10 become members of the AFP.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations, - The Department of National Defense shall,
within sixty (60) days after the approval of this Act, issue the necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions hereof

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be found unconstitutional by a
court of law, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of this Act, and such action
shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Act

SEC. 6, Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and
regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.


SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any two
(2) newspapers of general circulation

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Biino,__1431

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This representation is exploring power producers as a possible fund source in increasing the
economic opportunities of their host communities by requiring the former to make remittances

directly to the latter's public coffers.

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

this bill is earnestly sought now in the 16" Congress.

HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northern Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1431

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

ANACT
REQUIRING ALL INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS, GENERATION COMPANIES OR
ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPERS TO REMIT THE AMOUNT THEY ARE REQUIRED
TO SET ASIDE AS FINANCIAL BENEFIT DIRECTL Y TO THE HOST COMMUNITY

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

SECTION 1, All independent power producers, generation companies or energy resource
developers, whether publicly or privately owned, shall remit directly to the local government units
or other host communities the benefits they are required to set aside as financial benefit to host
communities pursuant to Section 66 of Republic Act No, 9136, otherwise known as the "Electric
Power Industry Reform Act of 2001"; Section 289 to 294, Chapter 11 of Republic Act No, 7160,
otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991"; and Section 5(i) of Republic Act No
7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992"

SECTION 2, The use of the aforementioned amounts remitted by independent power producers,
generation companies or energy resource developers to the host communities concerned shall
remain subject to the guidelines set by the Department of Energy.

SECTION 3. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect immediately upon its complete publication in at least two
newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 1609

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to honor the late Pres. Carlos Polistico Garcia as statesman,
patriot, nationalist, father of the Filipino First Policy, with an appropriate monument and
mini park in Taguig City.

Under Republic Act No. 8224, the longest highway in Metro Manila - C5 — has
been renamed as the Pres. Garcia Avenue. The law was principally authored by then
Speaker Jose de Venecia, Jr, now Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., the other
congressmen in Metro Manila and the Boholano legislators at the time led by the late
Hon. Erico B. Aumentado.

During the term of MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, the MMDA installed a
monument for Pres. Garcia which looks more like a beanpole with a height of 25 meters
in a lonely spot in Taguig City and along the Pres. Garcia Avenue that links the North
Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The monument
needs to be reconstructed into one that is appropriate for a statesman and a patriot that
can be easily seen by passersby, and the mini park befitting to honor the former
president.

This bill seeks to appropriate the sum of P15 million for the monument and the
mini park with lighting facilities.

Approval of this measure is most respectfully urged of this august body.

C. AUMENTADO
2° District of Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1669

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PROPER PRESIDENT GARCIA MONUMENT AND MINI PARK
AT THE PRESIDENT GARCIA AVENUE IN TAGUIG CITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

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

Section 1. The President Carlos P. Garcia Monument and Mini Park are hereby
established in the Pres. Garcia Avenue in Taguig City to honor the Chief Executive who
championed the Filipino First Policy and known for his statesmanship, patriotism and
nationalism.

Section 2. The amount of Fifteen Million Pesos (Php15,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated from available funds from the national treasury for the installation of the
appropriate monument and mini park therein.

Section 3. This act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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

First Regular Session

1898

HOUSE BILL NO..

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In compliance with the constitutional mandate to provide free higher
education to our people, this bill seeks to establish a national high school in
Barangay Bagong Bayan, Municipality of El Nido, Province of Palawan, to be
known as the Western El Nido National High School.

Bagong Bayan is a barangay some kilometers away from the poblacion of
the Municipality of El Nido where the nearest high school is located. By reason
of distance, many of its youth and those of nearby barangays find it difficult to
avail of secondary education after their graduation from elementary schools.

By creating this national high school, government can bring down to the
grassroots and save a good number of our youth from virtual certainty of
ignorance and failure.

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

FRANZ “C) E. ALVAREZ


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

16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bit No.__1898

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” EB. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAGONG
BAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF EL NIDO, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE WESTERN EL NIDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, PROVIDING
FOR ITS FUNDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School.- A national
high school shall be established in Barangay Bagong Bayan, Municipality of El
Nido, Province of Palawan, to be known as the Western El Nido National High
School.

Section 2. Appropriations.- The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

Section 3. Implementation.- The Department of Education shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the
provisions of this Act.

Section 4. Bffectivity.- This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1697

Introduced by REP. PHILIP A. PICHAY

Explanatory Note

‘The responsibility to ensure that every Filipino youth who has completed elementary
education must have access to secondary level of education rests primarily upon the government.
In response to this task, Congress has enacted Republic Act No. 6645 or the Free Secondary
Education Act of 1988. This law, however, will be reduced to little more than a gesture of good
intentions unless adequate and proper educational facilities for the purpose are provided.

While the existing Surigao del Sur Institute of Technology’s campus in the municipality
of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur has helped develop technological expertise among the youth of the
municipality, its conversion into a national high school will make serve even more youth who
will be given the opportunity of availing secondary education after they graduate from
elementary. It will help build a base of secondary educated youth who will have a wider range
of option, other than technological courses after they graduate.

Its proposed name gives honor to the momory of the late Florita Herrera Irizari, a woman
well-loved by her provincemates and a leader who proved to be one of the prime movers in the

province’s pursuit for better education.
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Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
4OUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__1697

aio A Introduced by REP. PHILIP A. PICHAY
AN ACT
£RTING THE SURIGAO DEL SUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY — LANUZA

«US IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LANUZA, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
O A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE FLORITAHERRERA
AZARI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. The branch of Surigao del Sur
Institute of Technology — Lanuza Campus in the Municipality of Lanuza, Provinceof Surigao del
Sur, is herby converted into a national high school to be known as the Florita Herrera Irizari
National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the branch of Surigao del Sur Institute of Technology — Lanuza Campusin the
Municipality of Lanuza are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Florita Herrera Irizari
National High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the Florita Herrera Irizari National High
School. the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__1543

Introduced by Hon. GABRIEL LUIS R. QUISUMBING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Eversley Childs Sanitarium is licensed as a special secondary general hospital. It
serves mainly Regions 7, 8, and 10 for leprosy control activities. It is the only
Department of Health (DOH) retained hospital in the North of Cebu. At present,
Eversley Childs Sanitarium has an authorized bed capacity (ABC) of 450 beds as
a Sanitarium, but the actual or implementing beds of the hospital is only 130
beds. Asa Secondary Level General Hospital, the ABC is 50 beds, although the
actual or implementing beds is now at 80 - 100 beds.

Eversley Childs Sanitarium is the first regional institution established purposely
to make segregation and treatment of patients suffering from Hansen's disease
or leprosy in Central Visayas. It was a departure from the system of compulsory
segregation of bacterio-positive cases in Culion, an island in Palawan.

Before World War Il, the number of confined patients reached to over a
thousand; but with the implementation of RA 4073, which provides for a more
liberalized domiciliary concept of management of people afflicted with Hansen's
disease, and with the success of the Multi-Drug Therapy, the number of those
confined steadily declined. With the implementation of Department Order No.
72, s. 1994 calling for the redirection of roles and responsibilities of sanitaria,
Eversley Childs Sanitarium assumed the expansion role in 2002.

In 2005, Eversley Childs Sanitarium opened its general services such as
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Medicine, Pediatrics and Surgery. It also offered
other services including family planning counseling, immunization and major,
medium, and minor surgical operation, Thus, the hospital has been flooded with
cases outside of its main service as a leprosarium.

The author submits that in view of the foregoing role of Eversley Childs
Sanitarium, adding “General Hospital” to the name of this health facility will help
in its advocacy for the different health care services offered in this hospital. It is
only fitting to change its name to Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General
Hospital.

Hence the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

GABRIEL LUIS R. QUISUMBING


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1543

Introduced by Hon, GABRIEL LUIS R. QUISUMBING

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF EVERSLEY CHILDS SANITARIUM
HOSPITAL TO EVERSLEYCHILDS SANITARIUM AND GENERAL HOSPITAL

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

SECTION 1, Change of Hospital Name. The name Eversley Childs Sanit
the City of Mandaue, Province of Cebu is hereby changed to Eversley Chil
Sanitarium and General Hospital.

SECTION 2, Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication an at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City OS UUL 2013 S\

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HOUSE BILLNO. ~~“

Introduced by HON. FELIX WILLIAM B, FUENTEBELLA,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The purpose of education is to provide an individual with knowledge, skills, competence
and desirable qualities of behavior to render him fit for the duties of life

Education is imperative that it now has been enshrined in the Constitution mandating
the State not only to make education accessible to all but to uphold the right of all citizens to
quality education. In pursuance of this explicit constitutional mandate, Congress passed
Republic Act No. 6655 otherwise known as the Free Secondary Education Act.

The bill seeks to convert the Villafuerte-Pena High School in barangay Ponglon, San Jose,
Camarines Sur into a national High School to be known as the Ponglon National High School
with the desire of promoting quality education as envisioned by the Constitution. The
Municipality of Goa does not have sufficient funds to support the needs of the school and its
increasing number of students, hence, the school and its students are currently suffering from
lack of facilities, materials and qualified faculty that are fundamental in promoting quality
education. There is an urgent need, therefore, to pass the burden to the national government if
only to pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of citizens to quality
education

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

FELIX WILLIAM/6, FUENTEBELLA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session
1052

102

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FELIX WILLIAM B. FUENTEBELLA.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE VILLAFUERTE-PENA HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PONGLON, MUNICIPALITY
OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN
AS PONGLON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. The Villafuerte-Pena High School in Barangay
Ponglon, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby converted into a
national high school to be known as Ponglon National High School

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

SECTION 3. Appropriations, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Ponglon National High School, the funding

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

SECTION 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations that
may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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

First Regular Session
Sixteenth Congress

HOUSE BILL NO. 1988

INTRODUCED BY: HON. MAXIMO B. DALOG and HON. RONALD M.
COSALAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the MOUNTAIN PROVINCE - MANKAYAN,
BENGUET ROAD, presently classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The MOUNTAIN PROVINCE - MANKAYAN, BENGUET ROAD is a
19.628-kilometer road stretch which starts at the junction in Guinzadan Central
along the provincial road and traverses the barangays of Cagubatan, Pandayan,
Bana-ao, Lenga, Dacudac and Sayapot all of Tadian, Mountain Province then
exits to the Mining Municipality of Mankayan, Benguet where the famous Lepanto
Mines is located.

The proposed conversion will serve as an alternate road of people and
farmers to transport their crops to the markets in the nearby provinces of Benguet
and llocos Region, thus improving trade and commerce between the people of
the three provinces. With the sustained maintenance of the road, the welfare and
socio-economic amelioration of the people using the same as well as the
communities traversed by said road will definitely be enhanced.

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of Bill is sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 1988

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE — MANKAYAN,
BENGUET ROAD FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO 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. Conversion into a National Road. The Mountain Province
— Mankayan, Benguet Road with a net length of 18.55 kilometers is hereby
converted and declared a National Road.

Sec. 2. Appropriation. The amount necessary to cover the
improvement, repairs and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the unappropriated funds of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as maybe necessary for the
improvement and maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the
annual budget of the DPWH.

Sec. 3. Effectivity. 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,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.BNo,_1272

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is situated in the First and Second Districts of the Province of Davao del
Norte, the Tagum-Sto. Tomas road which serves as a thoroughfare for the transport of
vital goods and services.

It is sad to note, however, that the condition of this twenty-two (22) kilometer
stretch of roadway, traversing the two (2) municipalities of Braulio E. Dujali and Sto.
Tomas and Tagum City, providing a direct link between the two (2) provinces of Davao
del Norte and Bukidnon, is badly maintained and requires immediate repair. There is a
need, therefore, to ensure the maintenance and subsequent improvement and
expansion of this vital infrastructure link in order to propel socio-economic development
in the said area.

Thus, its conversion into a national road as envisioned in this bill is earnestly

sought.
ANTONIO F. Sho IR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.B No. 12°72

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE
TAGUM — STO.TOMAS ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress Assembled:
SECTION 1. The Tagum — Sto, Tomas Road in the Province of Davao del Norte is

hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No: 1284

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph (2) mandates that
“The state shall establish and maintain a system of free public education in elementary
and high school levels.”

Barangay Tibolo in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz is located in a municipality
called home by one of the largest resident populations in the Province. It must be noted
that transportation from this barangay itself is only by motorized pedicabs or ‘habal-
habal.’ Likewise, only a small fraction ever manage to go to high school due to the high
incidence of poverty as the same is mostly crop dependent and have been frequently
victim to our extreme tropical weather. And sadly, there have been recent instances of
ninality therein such as theft robbery and rape, causing untold psychological
ures on the residents traveling the long aforesaid distances. Without any existing
high schools therein, students are forced to enroll somewhere else just to obtain
secondary education.

The nearest public high school therefrom is the Sta. Cruz National High school, a
school in the far of Poblaccion. However, apart from high costs of education, the
travelling distance from the barangay to the city is roughly 100 kilometers making
transportation expenses, board and lodging and other related expenses additional
expenditures to the cost of sending children to high school which could hardly be
afforded by parents who are mostly plain laborers.

Purther, the aforesaid National High School is already cramped up with students
coming from different municipalities of Davao Del Sur thus undeniable that the school
can no longer accommodate anymore enrollees.

It is now more timely than ever that Barangay Tibolo should have its own high
school through the enactment of this bill into law.

It is for this reason that approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No: 1284

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE TIBOLO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
(FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LEVELS) IN BARANGAY TIBOLO,
MUNICIPALITY OF STA, CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1, There shall be created the Tibolo National High School (First and
Second Year Levels) at Barangay Tibolo, Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur;

SECTION 2 Tibolo National High School (First and Second Year Levels) in the
Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur shall be established under the direct
supervision of the Department of Education.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into
Jaw and thereafter.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. _ 1859

Introduced by Hon, Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert M.H. Del Pilar, Jaro to Javellana Extension Road in Iloilo
City, presently classified as a local city road, into @ national road,

MLH. Del Pilar, Jaro to Jayellana Extension Road spans a total length of 602 lineal
meters. It is located at the Jaro District of Iloilo City. The road is used by many motorists and
commuters as the access route to SM Hypermarket, Colegio De San Jose and the West Visayas
State University (including the University’s state hospital, the West Visayas State University
Medical Center). It is also used as a route to access the tourist sites in Jaro, including the Jaro
Plaza Complex, which was recently declared by Republic Act 10555 as part of the country’s
tourism and heritage zone. The iconic Jaro Cathedral and Jaro Belfry are located in the Jaro
Plaza Complex. The historic heritage sites, commercial centers and schools in Jaro generate a lot
of traffic in the roads located in the District, especially along the M.H. Del Pilar, Jaro to
Javellana Extension Road.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this/biN!.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 1858

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING M.H. DEL PILAR STREET, JARO TO JAVELLANA EXTENSION
ROAD IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. M.H. Del Pilar, Jaro to Javellana Extension Road in Jaro District, Iloilo
City is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS ) Ja REPRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_) LS ve
FIRST REGULAR SESSION > RECEN

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No.. 1623
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5428 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways as substituted
House Bill No. 6150 under Committee Report No. 1896, dated March 30,
2009. It was approved on 2™ reading on May 6, 2009 and 3" reading on May
20, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not
acted upon

This bill seeks to convert A. Velez St. in Cagayan de Oro City to
Macasandig-Indahag-Bukidnon Road from a city and provincial road to a
national road and an altemate highway from Cagayan de Oro City to
Bukidnon and vice versa

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

The A. Velez St, Cagayan de Oro City to Macasandig-Indahag-
Bukidnon Road connects the urbanized city of Cagayan de Oro to the last
municipality of the neighboring Province of Bukidnon. With its improvement,
easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials for
commercial and industrial development would be realized.

With its conversion into a national road and an alternate highway from
Cagayan de Oro City to Bukidnon the road would receive much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.
Passage of this measure is earnestly requested
Ls
RUFUS B. ROPRIGUEZ

nati IGUEZ, JR.

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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__1623

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO
MACASANDIG-INDAHAG-BUKIDNON ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The A. Velez St. in Cagayan de Oro City to Macasandig-
Indahag-Bukidnon Road is hereby converted into a national road

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

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

Approved,
epubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Quezon City fix,

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS //S es
First Regular Session fi "aT C0"

House BillNo.__ 1903

Introduced by Rep. Eulogio “Amang” R. Magsaysay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The members of Barangay Tanod and Lupong Tagapamayapa are the frontliners in
maintaining peace and order in our barangays

Being the barangay police officers, fanods are tasked to respond to any type of
atrocities, public disorders, emergencies and even disasters or man-made calamities that
threaten peace and order and public safety. Their night patrols in particular safeguard the
community at the risk of exposing their lives to unlawful citizens lurking the community.

On the other hand, members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa are ought to
operationalize the barangay justice system better known as the Kafarungang Pambarangay.
For years of conflict resolution in our country, there is the view that successes have been
largely attributed to the commitment and dedication of Lupon members in the performance of
their duties and responsibilities.

The nature of their works have exposed the lives of both the tanod and lupon
members to risk. A number of them have been assaulted, injured and/or killed in the
performance of the duties.

In view of the foregoing, this legislation seeks to provide insurance benefits to the
members of Barangay Tanod and Lupong Tagapamayapa

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

On/

EULOGIO “AMANG” R. MAGSAYSAY


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

House of Representatives

1903

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Eulogio “Amang” R. Magsaysay

AN ACT
PROVIDING INSURANCE BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS OF BARANGAY TANOD AND
LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA

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

SECTION 1. Insurance benefits are hereby provided to all duly-appointed members of
Barangay Tanod and Lupong Tagapamayapa during their incumbency

SECTION 2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any
related benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other
issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod and Lupong Tagapamayapa members.

SECTION 3. The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in consultation and
coordination with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the
concerned leagues of local officials shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Act. The rules and regulations shall cover the rate of
premium and manner of its payments, the extent of insurance coverage, the scheme of
contributions, source of funding, and other concerns and issues related to this Act.

SECTION 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 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 BILL No. _1227

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that the state
shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all
levels and shall take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all
Section 2 (2) of the same Article, likewise mandates the State to establish and
maintain a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels.

Mountain Province is among the least privileged areas and still one
among the poorest provinces in the country today. Considering the role of
education in spurring development, the establishment of a national high
school especially in far flung barangays will definitely contribute to the overall
development of not only the residents and the area concerned but also the
province as a whole.

Barangay Mabalite is more than ten (10) kilometres from barangay
Masia where the nearest high school is located, the Masia National High
School. Worse, there is no public transportation plying the area; hence, the
students have to walk for more than three hours just to attend their classes at
Masia National High School.

Enactment of this measure will definitely help liberate the residents of
barangay Mabalite, Tadian, Mountain Province and the neighboring
barangays from the shackles of poverty and ignorance by catering to their
educational needs,

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of this earnestly urged.

gehen


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__1227

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MABALITE, MUNICIPALITY OF TADIAN MOUNTAIN PROVINCE TO BE
KNOWN AS MABALITE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Section 1. Conversion into a National High School. There shall be
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Mabalite, Tadian, Mountain Province to be known as
Mabalite National High School.

Sec. 2. Implementation. The Department of Education shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of
this Act.

Sec. 3. Appropriation. The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the
Mabalite National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No._1793

INTRODUCED BY
REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG and REP. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT, JR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the Mountain province — Aguinaldo, Ifugao
Road, presently classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The proposed conversion is a 20.404 - kilometer road stretch that
connects Mountain Province and the province of Ifugao, which starts from
Barangay Poblacion, in the Municipality of Natonin then extends to barangay
Damag, in the Municipality of Aguinaldo.

The conversion of the said road into a National road is fit and proper
because it connects two provinces and it will definitely enhance the socio-
economic development of both the provinces of Mountain Province and
Ifugao.

In view of the foregoing, approval of the Bill is e; sought.

IMO B. DALOG TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT UR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 1793

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE - AGUINALDO,
IFUGAO ROAD 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. Conversion into a National Road. The Mountain
Province — Aguinaldo, ifugao Road with a net length of 27 kilometers is hereby
converted and declared a national road.

Sec.2. Appropriation. The amount necessary to cover the
improvement, repairs and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the unappropriated funds of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as maybe necessary for the
improvement and maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the
‘Annual Budget of the DPWH.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1040

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to convert the Manlurip-Guindapunan-Palo Road in Palo, Leyte
into a National Road.

The Manlurip-Guindapunan-Palo Road, with a width of 6.10 meters and length
of 3,500 meters, will decongest traffic in major thoroughfares in Tacloban City as well
as serve as an alternate route to and from the McArthur Park, the Government.
Center and the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City. Likewise, this road
connects existing National Roads in the area.

Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested

FERDINAND MAR’ Le ROMUALDEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.__ 1040

Introduced by HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MANLURIP-GUINDAPUNAN-PALO ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALO, PROVINCE OF LEYTE INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of Provincial Road. - The Manlurip- Guindapunan-
Palo Road in the Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte is hereby converted into
national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 1069

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Alcohol and Drug Abuse is our country’s most serious national public health problem.
The Dangerous Drugs Board estimates that there are 1.6 million addicts and another
1.8 million occasional drug users in the Philippines. Meanwhile, while there are no
available statistical data on alcohol abuse, it is inarguably prevalent in our country.

Alcohol and drug abuse affects all sectors of our society, rich and poor and regardless
of ethnicity in our country. Not only does it affect the abuser himself, but everyone
around him starting from his family, to his community, and ultimately our nation as a
whole. Sadly however, alcohol and drug abuse is obviously a heavier burden among the
poor owing to the sheer lack of access to rehabilitation and treatment centers.

While there are slowly emerging various privately owned and operated alcohol and drug
abuse rehabilitation and treatment centers, they are still scarce and are extremely
costly. Private rehabilitation centers, while well meaning and admittedly seek to serve
humanitarian purposes, tend to be unreachable to some Filipinos owing to their almost
prohibitively expensive fees.

This bill seeks to protect public health, safety and general welfare by mandating the
establishment of public alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment centers in
all regions throughout the country that will cater to needs of Filipinos who are victims of
alcohol and drug abuse especially indigent ones.

Immediate approval of this proposed legislation is therefore requested,



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16™) CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

Q
HOUSE BILL NO. 1069

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DRUG ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION
AND TREATMENT CENTER IN EVERY REGION OF THE PHILIPPINES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, through the Department of Health (DOH)
jointly with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), a Drug Abuse
and Alcoholism Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in every region in the country.

SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act, specifically for the
establishment, maintenance and operation of the Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers shall be included in the General Appropriations
‘Act as part of the annual budget of the Department of Health.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete

publication in the Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes earlier.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1153

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
con

CESAR V. SARMIENTO


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1159

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION
OF APPROXIMATELY NINE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (913) HECTARES OF
MANGROVE AREAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PANGANIBAN,
PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Mangrove areas in the municipality of Panganiban,
Province of Catanduanes, covering approximately nine hundred thirteen (913)
hectares shall be rehabilitated under the supervision of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Local
Provincial/Community Environment and Natural Resources Office
(P/CENRO).

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

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

Approved,