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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 4935

Introduced by Representatives Ria Christina G. Fariftias
and Rudys Caesar G. Farifias I

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, the 10" President of the Republic of the Philippines (1965-
1986), was born on the 11" day of September 1917 in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, to spouses Mariano
Marcos and Josefa Edralin. The young Ferdinand displayed extraordinary memory and
brilliance and eventually topped the 1939 Philippine Bar examinations.

He served as a member of the House of Representatives for two (2) terms until his
election as a Senator in 1959, and becoming the Senate President in 1963. In 1965, he was
elected President of the Philippines and was re-elected in 1969, becoming the first president to
serve a second term. For his twenty-year tenure as President, his advocacies focused on
building infrastructure, roads, hospitals and other societal services.

For the people of Ilocos Norte, the young and promising Marcos has brought pride to
the province and served as inspiration for young leaders to exemplify his leadership and
governance administration. Itis thus aimed by this proposal to have the 11" day of September
be declared as a special nonworking holiday in the Province of Ilocos Norte, to be known as
“President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day.”

This measure is a refiled bill from House Bill No. 2615, authored by former
Representative Rodolfo C. Fariftas and several other House Members, which was approved on
Third Reading by the House of Representatives in the 17™ Congress on May 2, 2018.

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

RIA CH ING. FARINAS



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. CEE

Introduced by Representatives Ria Christina G. Farifias
and Rudys Caesar G. Farifias 1

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE IN COMMEMORATION OF
‘THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FORMER PRESIDENT FERDINAND EDRALIN
MARCOS TO BE KNOWN AS “PRESIDENT FERDINAND EDRALIN MARCOS
DAY”

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

assembled:

Section 1. September 11 of every year is declared a special nonworking holiday in the
Province of Ilocos Norte in commemoration of the birth anniversary of former President
Ferdinand Edralin Mareos to be known as “President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day”.

See. 2. 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, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4211

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY NAGKAISANG
NAYON, QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS NAGKAISANG
NAYON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sections 13 and 17 of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
expresses the important role of the youth in nation-building. In the
same, the State also highlights the importance of education as an
investment for national growth and development.

Fact is, Section 1, Article XIV of the fundamental law provides that
“the State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to qualify
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.

To date, aclamor for the creation and _institutionalization of a national
high school in Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon under the newly created
legislative district in Quezon City, Metro Manila is very much evident
In order to address the teacher-student ratio which leaves much to be
desired, Honorable Winston Castelo of the former Second District of
Quezon City filed this measure.

The passage of this bill is highly recommended

FRI VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4211

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY NAGKAISANG
NAYON, QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS NAGKAISANG
NAYON 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. Establishment of a National High School - There is
hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon,
Quezon City, metro Manila, to be known as Nagkaisang Nayon
National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations - The Secretary of the
Department of Education shall immediately include in the agency’s
program the operationalization of the Nagkaisang Nayon National
High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementation - The Secretary of the Department
of Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary
to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. _4431

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For many years, the trickle-down development school of thought held sway in the
country. What this theory posits is that from urban economic centers where huge
investments are made, development will cascade or trickle down to the countryside.
This centrist development approach however did not hold on for long as it was proven
that the trickle-down effect is very minimal in bringing development if at all.

Soon, a paradigm shift took place with bottom up planning and
grassroots/countryside development being implemented to really tap the huge potentials
of the countryside. The Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG)
Bottom Up Budgeting (BUB) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development's
(DSWD) implementation of the KALAHI-CIDSS Program utilize the same principle- from
the bottom up.

These are the major premises for the instant legislative proposal- the
creation/formation of Barangay Tourism and Investment Councils in the countryside.

With new policy and program thrusts being pursued by the Department of
Tourism-Agri-farm tourism, eco-tourism, even faith/religious tourism, our people in the
barangays can have direct participation in promoting and developing the country’s
tourism potentials. Since they are the primary stakeholders in their areas of jurisdiction,
the Barangay Tourism and Investments Councils are in the best positions of
empowerment — deciding for themselves what are best for their communities, and
collectively acting on initiatives that they are capable of undertaking.

Approval of this measure is thus earnestly sought.

ictor ‘DV’ B. Savellano
* District, llocos Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4431

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ B. Savellano

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION/FORMATION OF BARANGAY TOURISM AND
INVESTMENTS COUNCILS IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created/established, a Barangay Tourism and Investments
Council in every barangay of the country.

SECTION 2. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the
Department of Tourism (DOT) shall work closely on the operationalization of these
Councils.

SECTION 3. The needed funds for the operationalization of these Councils shall be
initially sourced from the budget of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government. Thereafter, the needed appropriations for the continued operations of the
Council shall be incorporated in the annual budget of the DILG.

SECTION 4. This law shall take effect as soon as it is published in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __4918

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The close of 2018 saw the outbreaks of fire in different parts of Metro Manila and the inability to
contain the blaze was on account of the dearth of fire trucks. Had there been fire trucks in every
major public establishment responding promptly to the inferno as soon as early signs of it was
detected, then the outbreaks could have been averted.

It is also undeniable that the perennial traffic in the most densely populated parts of Metro
Manila prevents our valiant firemen from responding quickly when disaster strikes.

Hence, this measure proposes to provide for a fire truck to be strategically located at every
major public establishment so as to achieve an efficient fire response mechanism by which fire
outbreaks are effectively contained.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of shi ngst eamestly sought.

POLITO CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, __4918

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING ALL MAJOR PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS INCLUDING CITY OR MUNICIPAL
HALLS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, PUBLIC MARKETS, MALLS, RECREATIONAL CENTERS
AND THE LIKE, TO HAVE AT THEIR DISPOSAL A FIRE TRUCK ON SITE 24 HOURS A
DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Fire Outbreak Deterrent Act.”

SEC 2. The State shall uphold the general safety of the public and guarantee the
freedom from the outbreaks of fire and shall institute every practical measure in order to prevent
the occurrence of fire.

SEC. 3. There shall hereby be provided one (1) fire truck in all major public
establishments including city or municipal halls, schools, churches, public markets, malls,
recreational centers and the like to be available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a
week.

SEC. 4. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the Department of Interior and
Local Government, in consultation with the Bureau of Fire Protection, shall issue rules,
regulations, guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2020 appropriations of the DILG. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for
the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4036
HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Don
Justo Abalos, Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan, to be
known as Don Justo Abalos Elementary School.

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 such
education accessible to all.” In the same vein, the Constitution mandates
the State to establish and maintain a system of education in elementary
and high school levels, elementary education being compulsory for all
children of school age (Section 2 (2), Article XIV, 1987 Constitution).

Don Justo Abalos is a remote barangay in the Municipality of
Umingan, Province of Pangasinan with no elementary school of its own. It
is located east of the Banila River, a major river which separates Don
Justo Abalos from the rest of downtown barangays. During rainy days,
children who are interested to gain formal education brave to cross the
river through the makeshift hanging bridge built across the river just to
reach Don Montano, the nearest barangay offering public elementary
education. An incident already took place when a student fatally fell from
the said hanging bridge.

The proposed elementary school is fully qualified to have its own
elementary school. In keeping with the State’s mandate to provide and
maintain free education system to elementary students, elementary


education being compulsory to children of school age, it is but fitting to
create a new elementary school in Don Justo Abalos, Umingan,

Pangasinan.

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly ne

TYRONE D AGABAS.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4036

Introd

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DON
JUSTO ABALOS, MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN, PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN TO BE KNOWN AS DON JUSTO ABALOS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision
of the Department of Education, an elementary school in
Barangay Don Justo Abalos, Municipality of Umingan, Province
of Pangasinan.

SEC 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the Don
Justo Elementary School, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. 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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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

47
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CART

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This legislative measure secks to create an additional Regional Trial Court to be stationed
in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte.

‘The Fifth District of Leyte has one (1) city and eight (8) municipalities within its
jurisdiction. There is a demand for the immediate resolution of cases filed in the existing Baybay
RTC. The lack of available court salas create a serious backlog of cases contributing immensely
to the delay in the administration justice.

The proposed legislation will ensure the speedy disposition of cases, and justice will be
properly served in a manner advantageous to the growing populace in and around the area,

This bill has been previously filed in the 17% Congress by Rep. Jose Carlos L. Cari,
which has been approved by the House on 2017-08-09, and transmitted and received by the
Senate on 2017-08-14.

In view of this foregoing and in the interest of expeditious, fair and impartial delivery of

justice, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
CEES

Representative
54 District, Leyte


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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4147
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CARI

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN THE
PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE STATIONED IN THE CITY OF BAYBAY, FURTHER
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (I) OF BATAS
PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980", AS AMMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. An additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in the City of
Baybay, Province of Leyte is hereby created in the Eighth Judicial Region.

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly created Regional Trial
Court Branch in the Eight Judicial Region

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of the additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in the City of
Baybay, Province of Leyte, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriation Act.

SECTION 3. Section 14 (i) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other laws, rules and regulations
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Oecd

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the MOUNTAIN PROVINCE - IFUGAO ROAD
VIA NATONIN — AGUINALDO SECTION, presently classified as a provincial
toad into a National Road.

The Mountain Province — Ifugao Road via Natonin — Aguinaldo Section
starts from Barangay Poblacion and traverses Barangay Banawel all in the
Municipality of Natonin, Province of Mountain Province and exits at Barangay
Butac in the Municipality of Aguinaldo, Province of Ifugao.

It serves as the shortest route for the inhabitants and farmers of the
eastern municipalities of Barlig and Natonin and some barangays of the
Municipality of Paracelis who go to the Province of Ifugao to trade their
agricultural and handwoven products. Because of the very poor condition of the
road, the residents of the said municipalities have to take the longer route with
their goods at the mercy of being perished.

With the sustained maintenance of the road, the socio-economic
amelioration of the people using the same and the communities traversed by
the said road will definitely be enhanced.

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

MAXIMO, JR. Y. DAL!


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House BiLt No. 4326

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE — IFUGAO
ROAD VIA NATONIN-AGUINALDO SECTION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Section 1. The Mountain Province — Ifugao Road via Natonin —
Aguinaldo Section is hereby converted and declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and
maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to
the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued improvement and
maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

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HOUSE BILL No. _ 4968

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this measure, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

Appropriate recognition and appraisal of the different positions in an
organization or institution is crucial in ensuring excellent performance and
long-term and sustained development. In the context of the education
system in the country, policies aiming to improve the welfare of our dear
teachers and other school personnel should not only be adequate in terms of
benefits, it should also be rational, fair, and inclusive. This representation
strongly believes that appropriate attention should also be given to head
teachers. A head teacher is a job title used by private and boarding schools
to designate a position similar to a school principal. The head teacher is
responsible for the school’s administration on a number of levels, from
ensuring designated curriculum is taught throughout institution to setting
and enforcing regulations for conduct. Moreover, they also work with other
teachers and parents to make ensure that the school maintains disciplined,
is faithful to the code of conduct, and promotes an academically challenging
and enabling environment. Head teachers typically work long and
challenging hours in an academic environment.

As such, the proposed measure seeks to increase the salary grade of the
head teachers in relation and in proportion to their functions in the academic
institution.

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

JOH! VINY/YUL SERVO” NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. HE

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT INCREASING THE SALARY OF HEAD TEACHER IN
PROPORTION TO THEIR FUNCTION AND IN RELATION TO THE PAY
SCALE OF TEACHERS PROVIDED BY LAW

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This act shall be known as the “Head Teacher
Salary Act”

SECTION 2. Due to the nature and the demand of work that is face by the
head teachers in public schools, this act shall increase the salary of head
teacher according to their function or level in relation to the standard level of
Pay granted by law or as determined by Department of Education or
Commission on Higher Education.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part
or provision of this Act shall be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the
other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall

continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its

publication.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

575
House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the circumferential road in Poro Island, traversing
the municipalities of Poro and Tudela, Province of Cebu, into a national road.

The proposed measure is similar to House Bill No. 4531, which was
previously filed in the Fifteenth Congress. It has been approved in the House of
Representatives for three readings per House Committee Report No. 02302.
Consequently, it has been transmitted to the Senate of the Philippines on
September 26, 2012. However, up to present the proposal has not materialized.

‘The predominant farming and fishing industries in the municipalities of Poro
and Tudela are gradually being relegated to secondary sources of livelihood by the
fast-growing tourism in the area. Public and private beaches, caves and waterfalls,
diving and snorkelling sites abound alongside the popular Buho Rock, Greenlake
Park, Mt. Calvary, and Lake Danao.

Thus, a good and reliable land transport network is vital to rural
development and is a great part in the stimulation and promotion of economic


growth. While virtual connectivity has become the norm in urban development,
improving the road network is vital to rural development. Improved road
pavements will help reduce the distance between the people, markets, services and
information. Further, well-maintained road networks will reduce difficulties in the
transportation of goods.

There is a strong positive correlation between the economic development
and the quality of its road network. The provincial government of Cebu made
significant efforts to improve road network in the islands over the past few years.
Nevertheless, the rapid influx of domestic and foreign visitors made it imperative
to hasten the improvement of this network.

In view of the foregoing, the conversion of the above-described
circumferential road into a national road is earnestly sought.

VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5755

Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

”AN ACT CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN PORO
ISLAND, TRAVERSING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF PORO AND
TUDELA, PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO A NATIONAL 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 circumferential road in Poro Island, traversing the
municipalities of Poro and Tudela, Province of Cebu, is hereby converted into a
national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in the Department’s program, the repair, maintenance and
improvement of the national 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
publication in the Official Gazette or in a news paper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._5938

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the date February 17 as an official non-working holiday in the
whole province of Souther Leyte to commemorate our brothers and sisters who died during the
landslide in barangay Guinsaugon, Municipality of St. Bernard, Province of Southern Leyte in the
year 2006. The official death count was one thousand one hundred twenty-six (1,126)

‘The passage of this bill will serve as a reminder not only to the residents living in St.
Bernard, Southern Leyte but for the whole nation that we need to take care of our environment to
avoid another ill-fated catastrophe. The remaining survivors of this tragedy surely will remember
the most painful day that happened in their lives.

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

OLLUL

ROGER G. MERCADO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _5938

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 17 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON -WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE “GUINSAUGON DAY” IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE 2006
LANDSLIDE IN BARANGAY GUINSAUGON, MUNICIPALITY OF ST. BERNARD,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

1 SECTION 1. February 17 of every year is hereby declared a specialshall working holiday
2 inthe Province of Southern Leyte to be known as the “Guinsaugon Day” in memory of the victims
3 of the 2006 landslide in Barangay Guinsaugon, Municipality of St. Bernard, Province of Southern
4 Leyte.

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6 SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

7 Gazette or in a newspaper in general circulation

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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House Bill No 5211

INTRODUCED BY REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAGBAG,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS BAGBAG INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State puts a premium on promoting the important role of the youth in
nation-building as well as the role of quality and accessible education for
national development

Article XIV, Section 1, of the Philippine 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 such education accessible to all.”

There exists a clamor for the establishment of an integrated school in Barangay
Bagbag, in the Fifth Legislative District of Quezon City to be known as Bagbag
Integrated School. In order to achieve the desired teacher-student ratio and to
address the classroom shortage in our schools in the District, especially in
Barangay Bagbag, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought

FRED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
nezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 5211

INTRODUCED BY REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAGBAG,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS BAGBAG INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, an integrated school in Barangay Bagbag,
Quezon City, Metro Manila to be known as Bagbag Integrated School.

Section 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of
the Bagbag Integrated School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules
and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 4. 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

ECEIVED
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 5278

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Lapu-Lapu is one of the greatest leaders of ancient Philippines
and who led the famous “Battle of Mactan” and considered the “Hero
of Mactan’. Lapu-Lapu and his men defied the sovereignty of Spain
over the archipelago that caused the battle on April 27, 1521 on the
shores of Mactan Island. The battle resulted to the death of Ferdinand
Magellan, a Portuguese navigator and soldier who worked for Spain.

The heroic deed of Lapu-Lapu to defy a foreign conqueror, a city
was named after him as a tribute, ie., Lapu-Lapu City in Mactan
Island.

The purpose of this bill is to give the great leader, Lapu-Lapu
additional tribute and recognition. If in his time he repulsed the
arrival of a foreign conqueror, today in this era of peace, cooperation
among nations and globalization, it is a fitting tribute to the great
leader by naming Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) as Lapu-
Lapu International Airport being the second busiest international
airport in the Philippines and is located in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan
Island, a part of Metro Cebu.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Que COW,
ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

My
House Bill No.. Bg

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT RENAMING THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT TO LAPU-LAPU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

SECTION 1. - The Mactan-Cebu International Airport is
hereby renamed Lapu-lapu International Airport.

SECTION 2. All other laws, decrees, executive orders, and
rules and regulations, which are inconsistent with this Act, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
RECEIVED *.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5918

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Philippine Constitution prescribes that each legislative district shall comprise,
as far as practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory. Each city with a population
of at least two hundred fifty thousand (250,000), or each province, shall have at least one
representative. The 250,000 population threshold exists in order to practically and efficiently
serve and represent the interests of the constituents.

The City of San Pablo in the Province of Laguna is currently a part of the Third
Legislative District of the Province of Laguna. As of 2019, the city has a population of 279,954
according to the Philippine Statistics Authority and as of 2018, the city has a total actual income
of P1,130,746,651.23.

Based on the Constitution, the City of San Pablo has met the requirement of at least
250,000 population in order for the city to have its own representative in Congress.

It is therefore proposed that San Pablo City be separated from the Third Legislative
District of the Province of Laguna and create the Lone Legislative District of San Pablo City.
A representation in Congress focused solely to serve and promote the interests and concerns of
the City of San Pablo will ensure that those interests and concerns be practically and efficiently
addressed.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

SOL ARAGONES
3° District, Laguna

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5918

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

AN ACT SEPARATING THE CITY OF SAN PABLO FROM THE THIRD
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA TO CONSTITUTE
THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Lone Legislative District. - The City of San Pablo is hereby separated
from the Third Legislative District of the Province of Laguna to constitute the Lone Legislative
District of the City of San Pablo, which shall commence in the next national election after the

effectivity of this Act.

SECTION. 2. Incumbent Representative.— The incumbent Representative of the
present Third Legislative District of the Province of Laguna shall continue to represent the said
district until the expiration of his/her term of office.

SECTION. 3. Rules and Regulations. ~ The Commission on Elections shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within thirty (30) days after its
effectivity.

SECTION. 4. Repealing Clause. ~All laws, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED
Quezon City { OV 2 o,gon
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS \ is
First Regular Session op eo
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5559 /NDEX SY
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create an additional Regional Trial Court branch to be

stationed in the Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

The Second Legislative District of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur

has 15 municipalities within its jurisdiction. Out of the 15 municipalities,
eight are being catered by a single sala court stationed in the Municipality of
San Miguel.

The lack of available court salas has seriously contributed to the delay

in the dispensation of cases and in the administration of justice considering
the volume of cases being faced by our courts.

This proposed legislation will curb the imbalance between the cases

received by the courts for disposition and the number of court branches that
will hear and decide such cases. Likewise, this bill will help ensure the speedy
disposition of cases and proper service of justice. Thus, unclogging the docket
of our courts.

It is therefore recommended that the foregoing bill be approved.

2nd ‘t, Zamboanga di

el Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5559
HOUSE BILL NO. ___

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR.

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH
IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR TO BE STATIONED IN THE
MUNCIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 14 PARAGRAPH (j) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1980”, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. An additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in
the Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Zamboanga del Sur is hereby
created in the Ninth Judicial Region.

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly
created Regional Trial Court branch in the Ninth Judicial Region.

Section 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the
Court’s program the operationalization of the additional Regional Trial Court
branch to be stationed in the Municipality of San Miguel, Province of
Zamboanga del Sur, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. Section 14 (j) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known
as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other
laws, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. 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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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5415

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school located in Barangay
Concepcion, Municipality of Sto. Domingo, Province of Nueva Ecija to be
known as Concepcion National High School and appropriate funds therefor.

It has been said that education is not a privilege. It is a fundamental
human right. As such, the national government must guarantee access to
quality education that will sharpen the intellect of our youth and hone their
talents. The 1987 Constitution explicitly provides that “the State shalll protect
and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at alll levels and shall
take the necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.”

Concepcion National High School shall cater to five (5) barangays in the
Municipality of Sto. Domingo namely: a) Concepcion, b) San Agustin, c) San
Fabian, d) San Francisco and e) Dolores with a combined population of at
least 8,500. The nearest high school is Julia Ortiz Luis National High School
which is approximately ten (10) kilometers away from Barangay Concepcion.
With the growing local population, the established school will ultimately be
able to accommodate high school students who are forced to enroll in distant
secondary schools.

In consonance with the 1987 Constitution, the approval of this bill is

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5415

Introduced by REP. ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CONCEPCION, MUNICIPALITY OF STO. DOMINGO, PROVINCE OF NUEVA
ECIJA TO BE KNOWN AS CONCEPCION 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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Concepcion,
Municipality of Sto. Domingo, Province of Nueva Ecija to be known as
Concepcion National High School.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Concepcion National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

5600
H.No

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE FERNANDO T. CABREDO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare June 29 of every year as a special non-working holiday in the
Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay.

Since it will be a special non-working holiday, the entire population in Polangui will be able
to participate in various activities of the day such as contests, trade exhibits, games, and others,
without those employed having to worry about loss of income during that day.

The people of Polangui, Albay had always considered June 29 of every year as a very special
date because it is both the town fiesta in honor of its Holy Patron. Sts. Peter and Paul and the founding
anniversary of the Municipality.

It had been a tradition during that date to showcase Polangui’s culture, points of interest, and
investment opportunities for both local and foreign entities.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No 2600

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE FERNANDO T. CABREDO

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 29 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. June 29 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the
Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay, in commemoration of its founding 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. a 3

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CATIOAN IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CAPALONGA, CAMARINES NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS CAPALONGA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Catioan in the Municipality of
Capalonga, Camarines Norte to be known as ‘Catican National High School”.

Presently, there is no existing public or private high school in Barangay Catioan. Students from
this Barangay continue their education in other high schools in the municipality where they have to travel
far and would require them to board bus to get to the schools. Sadly, during enrollment period the schools
from other locality will prioritize students coming from their localities, leaving students from Barangay
Catioan waiting for admission to said national high schools.

The establishment of a National High School in Barangay Catioan will certainly improve access
to education among the residents of the barangay and even the nearby places.

Itis also significant to point out that a three (3) hectare land has already been donated to be
used for the establishment of school. This act of generosity on the part of the Donor will go to waste if it
will not be used for the purpose for which it was donated,

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

HON. nee B. TALLADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5292
House BillNo.___

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CATIOAN IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CAPALONGA, CAMARINES NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS CAPALONGA
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. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby established, under the
supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Catioan, in the
Municipality of Capalonga, Camarines Norte, to be known as ‘Catioan National High Schoo!’
SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of Catioan National High School, the funding
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

‘SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
510

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CANSILAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO
BE KNOWN AS CANSILAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Cansilayan,
Municipality of Valderrama in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the
Cansilayan Elementary School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Cansilayan, but the school
is not able to cater to full primary education. Thus, school children still need to travel
to neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn, develop and allow them to be part of the
country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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



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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5105

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CANSILAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO
BE KNOWN AS CANSILAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Cansilayan, Municipality of
Valderrama in the Province of Antique to be known as Cansilayan Elementary

School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Cansilayan Elementary School, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its
effectivity

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,