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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regulat Session

BILLS aD
HOUSE BiLL no.280 8

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The mishaps involving Mitsubishi Montero's so-called Sudden Unintended Acceleration
(SUA) are an urgent maiter that needs an in-depth investigation by an independent body.
ni calls for immediate resolution as it poses imminent and clear danger to the public.
the

As mysterious as it can get, the vehicles in question would suddenly acceler:
driver did not intend for it, hence, resulting in disaster.

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

Henee, it is incumbent upon the government to constitute an inddpendent body in charge of
the investigation of maifunctioning motor vehicies.

The immediate passage of this measure is thus prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

First Regular Ses:

HOUSE BiLi NO.~ 2808

~ Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

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

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

SECTION 1. This Act shali be known as the “Nationai Automotive Safety
Administration Act of 2016.”

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

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

DATE: 6.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

BY:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session RPeISTPATION UNIT
BELLS 4NU INDEX SERVICE

House Bill No. 2560

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Poblacion-Bilogo Road is an important thoroughfare that links eighteen (18)
barangays of the Municipality of Taysan to its towncenter. It is a reliable passageway to the
Municipality’s residents and vital to the town’s economic activities. As a provincial road, its
repair and maintenance still remains with the local government. Understandably, the local
government has other fiscal priorities and its limitations may affect the conditions of the
aforesaid.

Through the conversion of the Poblacion-Bilogo Road into a national highway, under the
protection and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the
allocation of annual funding from the national government for its construction, repair and

maintenance is ensured.

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

LIANDA OLILIA.
Reprisentati

4" District, Batangas



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2052

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE POBLACION — BILOGO
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAYSAN, PROVINCE
OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road of Poblacion — Bilogo Road in the Municipality of
‘Taysan, Province of Batangas, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of
the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

the General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
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HOUSE BILL NO. 208

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PETER M. UNABIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bili seeks to convert the provincial road connecting the Baliwagan
Road in the Municipality of Balingasag and the Claveria Road in the Municipality
of Claveria both in the Province of Misamis Oriental, into a national road.

The importance of roads in the rural development cannot be
overemphasized. tt provides the local communities the opportunity to maximize
the opportunities and necessities which can enhance their livelihoods. Better
access of people to services for hospitals, law enforcement and government
agencies is the cutcome of improved roads.

The proposed conversion of the existing provincial road into a national road
will improve the transport services and will hasten the mobility of people and
goods in the Province of Misamis Oriental. This will facilitate the speedy delivery
of basic services, stimulate economic growth and help promote the quality of life
of the people of our communities.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2058

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PETER M. UNABIA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE BALIWAGAN
ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALINGASAG AND THE CLAVERIA ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Baliwagan Road in the
Municipality of Balingasag and the Claveria Road in the Municipality of Claveria,
both in the Province of Misamis Oriental is converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
its program the improvement, maintenance 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 fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazeite or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
[ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS =,
REGISTRATION UIT

First Regular Session

BILLS AND WDE X SERVICE
HOUSE BILL NO. 2685

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting the Municipality of
Gainza and the City of Naga (Naga-Gainza Road), into a National Road

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily, and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national
roads as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and
Highways have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

LUIS RAYMUNI RAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.
istfict, Camarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 2885

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING NAGA
CITY AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF GAINZA INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Naga City and the
Municipality of Gainza, Province of Camarines Sur, consisting of three
kilometers and three hundred meters (3.3km), more or less, 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 provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
HAUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
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House of Representatives BY: ke 7
Quezon City
REGISTRATION UNIT
17 Congress BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE
First Regular Session
2458

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 9689 which was signed into law on 04 August 2009
established the Sorsogon Second District Engineering Office in the
Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon.

Years before the enactment of the law, the then sub-district
engineering office held office in the Municipality of Irosin. From 2001 to
2004, however, it transferred to Brgy. San Ramon, Municipality of Bulan.

In 2004, the office transferred to a bodega in Brgy. Bagacay,
Municipality of Gubat. With the lot already in the name of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the bodega transformed into a
decent government facility over the years, the sub-district engineering
office, later the Sorsogon Second District Engineering Office, continued and
still continue to hold office thereat notwithstanding its legal situs in Bulan.

To reflect in the law the true location of this office which has been
functioning for several the years as Sorsogon Second District Engineering
Office, it becomes absolutely necessary to amend RA 9689.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

MOS, JR.
District, Sorsogon



Republic of the Philip
House of Representatives
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

2450
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9689,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SORSOGON SECOND
DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE PROVINCE OF SORSOGON AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 RA 7160 is hereby amended as follows:

“SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, a second district engineering
office in the Second Congressional District of the Province of Sorsogon to be
located in the Municipality of [Bulan] Gubat, to be known as the Sorsogon
Second District Engineering Office.

SECTION 2. All other laws, decrees, executive orders and other issuances
that are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed.

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF EPI

RECEIVED
03 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE;

Quezon City, Metro Manila ,
DATE:

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HOUSE BILLNO. 2464 | gui Sint wer

Introduced by Representative Leo Rafael M. Cueva

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare June 11 of every year as a special non-working holiday for the
City of Sagay, Negros Occidental, to give meaning to Republic Act 8192, otherwise known as
the charter of the City of Sagay was signed into law on June 11, 1996 by then President Fidel V
Ramos. At present, Sagay City commemorates its charter anniversary every June 11 as a special
non-working holiday to provide them time to prepare for this great event which is participated
both by the private and government sectors.

Lastly, the proposed bill was approved by the House last congress and transmitted to the
Senate for its consideration but the same was not considered by the Senate due to lack of

material time.

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

Wy

HON. LEO RAFAEL M. CUEVA
Representative
2" District, Negros Occidental

ESENTATIVES



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. edod

Introduced by Representative Leo Rafael M. Cueva

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 11 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
CITY OF SAGAY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF
ITS FOUNDATION DAY ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. June 11 every year is declared a special nonworking holiday in the City of
Sagay, Province of Negros Occidental in commemoration of its foundation day anniversary

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

Approved,

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LEO RAFAEL M. CUEVA
2°? District, Negros Occidental
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Seventeenth Congress S AND INDEX

First Regular Session

2289

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Maria Vida Espinosa Bravo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert into a National Road, the 1.2 Km unpaved road and
3.4 Km paved road from Lagundi to Batuan Road. Located at the southern part of
Ticao Island, connected from the end of San Fernando South Road (K0007+570) at
the Poblacion proper of the Municipality of Batuan to Barangay Burgos proper of the
same Municipality.

‘The said road forms part of the primary infrastructure network of the island
of Ticao, Masbate which intends to interconnect the production centers to the growth
centers of the Island of Ticao by increasing the agricultural and fisheries productivity
in the area. It is imperative that the road arteries provide the necessary link as it
serves the critical links for the movement of goods and services in Ticao Island.

Its overall spatial framework are directed towards its development as
envisioned by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

Hence, this Bill proposes the conversion of Lagundi to Batuan Road into a
National Road and providing funds for the purpose.

Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

IA VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO
Representative
First (1") District, Masbate



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

a
HOUSE BILL NO. 2989

Introduced by Representative Maria Vida Espinosa Bravo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE LAGUNDI TO BATUAN ROAD IN TICAO ISLAND,
PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A_ NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The 4.6 km of Lagundi to Batuan Road which
transverses along the Municipality of Batuan, Ticao Island, Province of Masbate and
which serves as an access road to the Lagundi Feeder Port is hereby converted into a
National Road under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) under the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
r HUUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

Republic of the Philippines arene
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: DATE:
Quezon City “hive:
SEVENTEENTH (17% CONGRES! BY:

First Regular Session

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House Bill No. 2192

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to grant all senior citizens exemption from passport
processing fee.

Our senior citizens have spent the most productive years of their lives
working and contributing to the country’s economy in general, and to the
development of their respective communities, in particular.

We envision this bill to provide our senior citizens - most of whom live to the
ripe age of 70 or 80 years old -- the opportunity to travel and see all the beautiful
sights, historical landmarks and other tourist destinations abroad that they have not
been able to visit due to financial constraints.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2192

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

“AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE “EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010”

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

SECTION ONE. Additional Provision to Section 4 of R.A. 9994 be read as

follows:
SECTION 4. PRIVILEGES FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS

“XXX

“XXX
“(m)" Exemption from passport processing fee.

SECTION TWO. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION THREE. This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill. No. 2622

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our senior citizens have spent the best and most productive years of their lives
working hard, religiously paying their taxes, and caring for their loved ones. A large
percentage of them are still very active and drive themselves to work, or drive their
children and grandchildren to school.

As part of our efforts to recognize their contributions to society in general and their
families in particular, we are filing this bill that would exempt our senior citizens from the
payment of government fees in applying for and renewing their driver's licenses.

JR.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2622

House Bill No, © >

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

AN ACT

FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS

‘THE “EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT”

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1, Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic

Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010, is

hereby amended further to read as follows:

“Section 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens

"XXX

“(m) Exempted from the payment of Driver's License Fee”

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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause - Relevant sections Act No. 7432, as

amended by Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior

Citizens Act of 2010; and all laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules

and regulations, and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of

this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTIONS. Separability Clause -If, for any reason, any section or provision
of this Act, or any portion thereof, of the application of such section, provision, or
portion to any person, group, or circumstance is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or the application of such section,
provision, or portion thereof to other persons, groups, or circumstances shall not

be affected by such declaration,

SECTION 4. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

following its publication in three (3) newspapers of general circulation

Approved.
RECEIVED
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BY:

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI

Quezon City, Metro Manila

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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2516

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to create and or establish a Science High School in Maasin City,
Southem Leyte to be known as Southern Leyte Science High School.

Maasin City is a third class city in the Province of Southern Leyte, with a population
81, 250 according to the 2010 Census. However, in spite of this vast population, very few
elementary graduates of the said province could pursue science education due mainly to lack
of resources, facilities and amenities of a Science High School.

The primordial objective therefore of this bill is to encourage youngsters who are
interested in search and discovery and have a natural talent for technical subjects. The
orientation of the curricula in the Science High School focuses on educating students who
have penchant for science and technology.

It is worthy to mention that the Constitution mandates the state to provide education
accessible to all, The nearest Science High School in Southern Leyte is one hundred eighty
(180) kilometers away, located in Tacloban City. If approved, this Science High School in
Maasin City will benefit not only students from Southern Leyte but also students from nearby
towns in Leyte which are too far from Tacloban, Leyte.

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

solicited. ed

ROGER G. MERCADO

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 20916

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ENCE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTHERN LEYTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

CREATING A$

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

SECTION I. There shall be established a National Science High School in Maasin
City, Province of Southern Leyte to be known as Southern Leyte Science High School.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law
thereafter.

SECTION 3. /mplememing Rules. ~ The Secretary of the Department of Education
shall issue such rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

pate: 02 AUG 2018
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BY:.

Republic of the Philippines
House OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City, Metro Manila

REGISTRATION UNIT
Seventeenth Congress | BiLLs AND INDEX SERVICE
First Regular Session

2292

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For the first time in Philippine history, the President of the nation
come from the City of Maasin, Southern Leyte.

To emphasize this historic event and secure its place in the
history books, a landmark in the name of the President's father
Vicente Duterte is needed to be named after him. The newly
constructed and about to be finished Maasin Airport is highly fit for
this purpose.

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

earnestly sought.

ROGER G. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HouseOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
FirstRegular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2292

Introduced by Representative Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT NAMING MAASIN AIRPORT IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE AS THE
VICENTE DUTERTE AIRPORT

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Naming. Maasin Airport located in Maasin City, Southem Leyte is

hereby named as the Vicente Duterte Airport.

SECTION 2. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
RECEIVED

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPHINES 27 JUL 2016

Quezon City, Metro Manfla yy.

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS — BY:

House Bill No. 203

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Catanduanes, an island province, lies on the Maqueda Channel and the Lagonoy
Gulf off the coast of Southern Luzon. Other than the main island, there are smaller
islands which comprise the province. Formerly known as Catanduan or Catandungan,
Catanduanes derived its name from the tando trees which abound in the island

The whole province has a land area of 1,511.5 square kilometers and a
population of 232,357 in 2007. It is composed of 11 towns, with Virac as the capital.

Catanduanes was explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1573. Later, on January 6,
1576, Fr. Diego de Herrera with nine Augustinians sailed from Acapulco to the
Philippines aboard the galleon Espiritu Santo and landed on the shores of Bato,
Catanduanes. A certain Fr. Francisco Colin described the inhabitants as noted
shipbuilders who can build ships even without using nails or futtock timbers. In 1755,
the Muslims overran the island, defeated the then alcalde mayor, then pillaged and
burned the towns including important ecclesiastical and municipal records. The
Spaniards left Catanduanes on September 18, 1898. When the Philippine-American
war broke out, Brigadier General William A. Kobbe occupied Virac on January 24, 1900.
In 1941, the island was governed by Japanese Imperial Forces. After the liberation of
Bicol region from Japanese forces in 1945, the United States Armed Forces maintained
a military base in Panay island in the northern part of the province.

On October 26, 1945, Catanduanes became an independent province from Albay
through the passage of House Bill No. 301 authored by then Representative Francisco
Perfecto. This bill became the Commonwealth Act No. 687. Remigio Socito, the last
Lieutenant Governor of Catanduanes was appointed as the first Provincial Governor.
When an election was held in 1947, Alfonso V. Usero became the first elected
Governor.

In order to give the people of Catanduanes the opportunity to celebrate the
historic occasion of its independence as a province, it is but proper to declare October
26 of every year as a special non-working holiday. Hence, the passage of this bill is
earnestly sought. _

an

CESAR V. SARMIENTO


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.2039

Introduced by Rep. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 26 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES TO BE KNOWN AS
THE FOUNDATION DAY OF CATANDUANES.

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the Catanduanes Foundation Day Act

SECTION 2. October 26 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-
working holiday in the Province of Catanduanes to be known as the Foundation Day of
Catanduanes.

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

Approved,
Gus AF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
09 AUG 2016

Dave:

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

"NOE X SERVICE
First Regular Session ane
27

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by) REPRESENTATIVES ARNULFO “NOLI” P, FUENTEBELLA
AND GABRIEL H. BORDADO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the San Vicente-Maguiring-Cabanbanan- San
Pascual Road in the Province of Camarines Sur to a national secondary road.

The said provincial road stretches from Barangay San Vicente and
traverses Barangays Maguiring and Cabanbanan in the Municipality of
Calabanga then it connects to Barangay San Pascual in the Municipality of
Tinambae, all in the Province of Camarines Sur,

The sorry state of this important road artery is mainly attributable to the
inadequacy of funds for the upgrading, rehabilitation and year-round
maintenance by the provincial government, This situation therefore not only
brings inconvenience and discomfort to the traveling public but also makes the
transportation of agricultural products and other commodities extremely difficult
and expensive,

There is an urgent need therefore to convert the said provincial road into a
secondary national road to continuously make it as a vital route to be properly
maintained by the national government for the great benefit of the people,
particularly the poor residents in these areas.

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill ~

UENTEBELLA REP. GABRIEL H. BORDADO, JR.
Third District. Camarines Sur



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2720

HOUSE BILL No.

introduced by) REPRESENTATIVES ARNULFO “NOLI” P. FUENTEBELLA
AND GABRIEL H. BORDADO, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN VICENTE-MAGUIRING-CABANBANAN
(CALABANGA) — SAN PASCUAL (TINAMBAC) PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR TO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1.The San Vicente-Maguiring-Cabanbanan-San Pascual
Road in the Province of Camarines Sur which stretches from Barangay San
Vicente and traverses Barangays Maguiring and Cabanbanan in the Municipality
of Calabanga up to Barangay San Pascual in the Municipality of Tinambac, all in
the Province of Camarines Sur is hereby converted and declared as a national
secondary road

SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is
hereby directed to implement this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to cover the improvement, repairs and
maintenance of the said road shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

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

Approved,
HOESE OF REPKESENTATIVES:

RECEIVED
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First Regular Session ANO INDEX SERVICE

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the Philippines to ensure and protect the right of the people to
a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
nature. This is enshrined by no less that the Constitution itself.

The forests have long provided for the basic needs of our people. It has been the
source of food, livelihood and shelter for many generations that have come before
us. Furthermore, the forests serve as the shelter to our highly diverse wildlife
and help minimize erosion preventing floods.

However, significant proportions of our forests have succumb to the pervasive
heavy loggings to the detriment of floras and faunas that are thriving in these
areas. This instance holds true in the rain forests of Surigao del Sur. With the
lack of protection to the trees, the future generations of our communities may
not enjoy the benefits that our forests have endowed to us.

This Bill seeks to uphold our moral duty to the intergenerational rights accorded
to our children by providing the protection and rehabilitation to the timberlands
of the Municipality of Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur.


The approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL no, #144

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REHABILITATION AND REFORESTATION OF THE
TIMBERLANDS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF HINATUAN, PROVINCE OF
SURIGAO DEL SUR

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

SECTION 1. Rehabilitation and Reforestation of Hinatuan Timberlands ~
The timberland areas of the Municipality of Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del
Sur, covering a Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Eight(11,488)-hectare
area, shall be rehabilitated and reforested.

SECTION 2. Supervision - The Department of Natural Resources (DENR), in
cooperation with the Municipal Government of Hinatuan, shall supervise and
administer the rehabilitation and reforestation.

SECTION 3. Priority in Budget Allocation. The National Government shall
appropriate such amount, as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of this
Act.

SECTION 4. Budget Required. The Department of Environment and Natural
Resources shall promulgate a specific programmed budget needed to cover the
expenses for the implementation of this Act.


SECTION 5. Inclusion in the Appropriations Act. - The amount necessary to
implement the provisions of this Act shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act for the year following the approval of this Act.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation

Approved,
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08 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session ~

2670

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an additional Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch in the
Island Garden City of Samal in the Province of Davao del Norte, hereby amending for the
purpose Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization
Act of 1980 and to conform with the provisions of the same with the creation of Island
Garden City of Samal and Tagum City.

Created as a component city in 1998 by virtue of R.A. No. 8417, the Island Garden
City of Samal serves as one of the major development centers for tourism, commerce,
and governance in the Province.

As a result of thriving trade and commerce and continued population growth in the
area, more cases have been submitted for consideration and resolution at the nearest
RTC branch situated in the distant City of Panabo, Davao del Norte, further increasing
the already voluminous number being held and heard. This poses impossibility for a judge
of said sala to resolve cases speedily and without delay.

Moreover, residents of the Island Garden City of Samal who are litigants and
witnesses at RTC-Panabo have no choice but to take an hour-long trip by boat and land
transportation. This burden is tantamount to denying them close access to justice.

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

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“ANTIONII FLOIRENDO?IR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. £670

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED, AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. — Section 14 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as the
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as
follows:

“(1) [Forty-One] FORTY-TWO Regional Trial Court Judges shall be
commissioned for the Eleventh Judicial Region. There shall be:

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[Six] SEVEN branches with seats thereat for the Province of Davao del
Norte AND THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL AND THE CITY OF
TAGUM, with seats at ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, CITY OF
TAGUM, and Panabo.”

SECTION 2. - The Supreme Court shall assign the additional branch of the
Regional Trial Court in the Island Garden City of Samal and the corresponding number in
accordance with this act

SECTION 3. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act as
determined by the Supreme Court is hereby authorized to be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEV

ENTEENTH CONGRESS
rst Regular Session

2283

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Treiias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Nisa Road in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city
road, into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 521 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Hoilo City. The Nisa Road is an important transportation artery in Iloilo City, as it is
used by motorists to reach the Guimaras Ferry Terminal, which is the main port used to reach
Guimaras Island from Panay Island, The road is also used to access the Iloilo City Hall, Camp
Delgado, San Jose Church and the City Mall, Declared heritage sites such as the Plaza Libertad
and Calle Real are also reached by motorists through Nisa Road. The conversion of Nisa Road
into a national road will definitely benefit the local tourism industry and the numerous people
accessing the Guimaras Ferry Terminal on a daily basis

I therefore highly recommend the approval of this legislative meagut Or
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Sessi

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING NISA ROAD IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Nisa Road in City Proper District, Hoilo 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,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEMVED

Republic of the Philippines are! 9 AUG 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATH TA Have

Quezon City
Bvt o N.

Regular Session REGISTRATION UNIT
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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘At the drop of a hat or as soon as the slightest provocation is given, many youngsters would
take their own lives as though it were the only way out of their dilemmas. For the most part,
the reasons are superficial and would not warrant such drastic act as to commit suicide, On
account of a mere failure in an exam: being starcrossed with romantic pursuit; or because of
a simple rebuke from a parent, many young people nowadays commit such mortal sin in the
sight of the Almighty

Hence, the government should authorize instruction related to the prevention o
among youths as an integral part of health education.

A.unified and strengthened institutional support from the family, the chid
must be undertaken and an institutional instruction specifically to
‘suicide among the youth must be undertaken.

‘The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.


Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2701

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING INSTRUCTION RELATED TO THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDE AMONG
YOUTHS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Suicide Prevention Among the Youth
Act of 2016."

SEC. 2. There shall be authorized instruction related to the prevention of suicide
among youths as an integral part of health education.

SEC. 3. The authorization of such instruction shall be determined and undertaken by
the Department of Education in cooperation with the Department of Health and the
Department of Social Welfare and Development.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the DepEd, Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for the continued maintenance of the libraries shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session Breet ON UNIT

BILLS G0 0% SERVICE

HOUSE BILL No. _& 169

~ Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This measure is a re-filed version of House Bill 5474 that was approved by the House on January
25, 2016 and transmitted to, and received by the Senate on January 27, 2016 in the 16* Congr

‘This bill seeks to declare July lof every year as a special non-working holiday in the Municipality
of Alubijid in the province of Misamis Oriental in commemoration of its founding anniversary.

Historically, Alubijid was once a part of the present day city of Cagayan de Oro. Alubijid became
an independent municipality on July 1, 1940 by virtue of Executive Order No. 266 signed by then
President Manuel L.. Quezon,

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Since then, Alubijid continues to grow. It is a part of the watershed cradle for the wi
Misamis Oriental. The town serves as a provider of airport- and commercial- related
also has a stable agri-industrial community with diversified, high yielding farms.

The immediate passage of this bill is urgently requested by the people of Alubijid — known as
Alubijidnons — so as to facilitate their full participation in the annual cultural celebrations, and
developing tourism activities of the said town in Misamis Oriental.

Approved,

REP. fULIETTE T. UY
istrict, Misamis Oriental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP, JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 1 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALUBIJID, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS
“ARAW NG ALUBIJID”

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

SECTION 1. July 1 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the
Municipality of Alubijid, Province of Misamis Oriental in commemoration of its Founding

Anniversary to be known as “Araw ng Alubijid””

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

Approved,
HQUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippine: DATE: 92 AUG 6
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 711 Ey
Quezon City

BY:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRE!

i i CISTRATION UNIT
First Reqular Session RAEISTRATION UNF

P BLLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO. 230

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The employment of CCTVs as a matter of regular business practice in both government
and private facilities has offered a number of benefits especially in the peace and order
department where CCTVs serve as effective deterrents.

Nevertheless, the right of every individual to privacy must be upheld and should not be
taken away by business establishments that have in their buildings or quarters mounted
clandestine CCTV devices.

The public have the right to know and be notified of the existence of such devices in
places that they go to in order to advise them that their presence and actions are being
monitored and recorded, otherwise, their basic right to privacy is violated.

notice of their presence informing the public that they are in a
presence and actions would be kept tabs on.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 230 i

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE POSTING OF SIGNAGE OR NOTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF INDOOR
CCTVs IN ALL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRESCRIBING
FINES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Indoor CCTV Advisory to Protect
Right to Privacy Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. There shall be a mandatory Signage or Notice of the presence of indoor
CCTVs in all government and private establishments.

SEC. 3. To effectively carry out the provision of this Act, such government or
private establishment that fails to comply shall be fined with P300,000.00 for violation
hereof.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days upon its approval, its
publication in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,