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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Diliman, Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5473

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill secks to address the perceived inequity in the allocation and
distribution of socio-economic benefits derived from the mineral resource industry,
particularly for indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples (ICCs/IPPs)
whose ancestral domains and/or ancestral lands have been subject to mining operations

Under existing legislation, the royalty payments due to these affected ICCs/IPPs are
indeterminate and are set only at the rate that may be agreed upon by the parties
concerned, ‘This has placed the affected ICCs/IPPs at a distinct disadvantage during
bargaining, oftentimes resulting in royalty payment determination that is just and
equitable.

This bill sets the royalty payments for affected ICCs/IPPs at one per cent (1%) of
gross revenues will increase the confidence of existing and prospective investors on the
consistency and stability of Philippine mining policies. Essentially, it underscores the
government’s declared policy of providing for a predictable, stabie, and clear-cut policy
environment for investments, while at the same time considering the costs of investors
that are deducted from income as profits to business before the sharing system for royalty
payments.

Fixing the royalty for ICCs/IPPs will deepen public trust in mining projects, enhance
business confidence within the mining industry, and further foster added growth to an
industry that worthily contributes ional and local economy.

i, farnest}f sought

BERNARDO M. VERGARA, |ALD M. COSAL:



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Diliman, Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5473

HON. BERNARDO M. VERGARA AND HON. RONALD M. COSALAN:

“AN ACT SETTING THE ROYALTY PAYMENTS DUE TO INDIGENOUS
CULTURAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND
UTILIZATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES LOCATED WITHIN THEIR
ANCESTRAL LANDS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 17 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7942, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE MINING
ACT OF 1995,”

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

SECTION |. Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise known as the
Philippine Mining Act of 1995, is hereby amended to read as follows

“Section 17. Royalty Payments for Indigenous Cultural Communities . in the
‘event of an agreement with an indigenous cultural community pursuant to the preceding
section, A royalty payment, upon utilization of the minerals shall be_given to the
royalty shall be one percent (1%) of the gross output and shall form part of @ trust fund
for the socioeconomic well-being of the indigenous cultural community.””

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

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Phillipines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Rep. V. Dennis M. Socrates

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘This bill was recently filed in the Senate of the Philippines this 15" Congress. This
representation took note of the noble intent of the measure and saw it fit for the House
of Representatives to deliberate upon. Moreover, if approved, it would benefit the
Province of Palawan. At this point and time, the said bill is being calendared in the
Senate for first reading on grounds enumerated hereunder, to wit;

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy
trial, it provides that: “AIl persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time.

‘Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP129.
Because of the increase in our population and in the increase in the volume of cases

filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the
resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

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

Oy

* Dennis M. Socrates


Republic of the Phillipines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Rep. V. Dennis M. Socrates

AN ACT CREATING THREE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE
STATIONED AT THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA, PROVINCE OF
PALAWAN, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Three (3) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Puerto Princesa,
Palawan, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the
newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s
program the implementation of this Act. The funding thereof shall likewise be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (¢) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other provisions that
may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further
amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ ~~ 5637

Introduced by Hon. Maria Isabelle G. Climaco

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For more than thirty (30) years peace in Mindanao has remained illusive owing to many factors, not only
‘economic in nature but culturally as well. The Government of the Philippines exerts considerable effort to seek
and promote peace throughout the region primarily via renewed peace negotiations currently under way in
Malayasia.

‘The United Nations Organization, in a resolution adopted by the General Assembly, recognizes the imperative for
dialogue among differing faiths and religions to enhance mutual understanding, harmony, and cooperation
among peoples.

Promoting @ culture of peace and non-violence as well as interreligious and intercultural dialogues, the United
Nation proclaimed in 2010 the formation of "World Interfaith Harmony Week” celebrated annually in the first
week of February among all religions and faiths. The UN encourages all nations to support this celebration in an
effort to carry the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in all places of worship worldwide based upon the
foundational teachings of love of God and neighbor in accordance with their religious traditions and practices.

Last February, Le peered eral ae hens pave nagar xi Mens
Zamboanga City called "World Interfaith Harmony Week.” Various groups, celebrities and VIPs participated.
This bill seeks to promote a just and lasting peace for the entire Philippine Nation and to support the United
Nation's call for the establishment of a Culture of Peace, via civil and non-violent dialogue among diverse faiths
and religions.

In view of the foregoing considerations approval of this bill is highly and eamestly recommended.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5697

Introduced by Hon. Maria Isabelle G. Climaco

AN ACT DECLARING EVERY FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR AS “WORLD
INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK” AND MANDATING THE OBSERVANCE OF THE SAID EVENT BY
THE DIFFERENT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

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

Section 1. [tis hereby declared that every first week of February of each year as “World Interfaith Hannony
Week” and mandating the observance of the said event by the different government agencies.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BillNo,__5514

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The increasing volume of cases that are filed courts has unduly clogged the
dockets of the courts and have thus caused the delay in the resolution of cases. To
improve the administration of justice, it is submitted that the number of courts must be
increased

Particularly in Kidapawan, the lone city in the Province of North Cotabato, there
is, as of the present, only one (1) Regional Trial Court (RTC). Being that it is only one,
its docket is clogged with

Thus, it is respectfully submitted that there be created additional branches of the
said court in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato.

This legislation seeks to further amend the provisions of Batas Pambansa Bilang
129 otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act and accordingly create an
additional branch of Regional Trial Court in the Twelfth (12") Judicial Region to be
stationed at Kidapawan City, Province of North Cotabato.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested
by the undersigned representative.

2” District, Nofth Cotabato


Republic Of The Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

S -
House Bil No, S044

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
IN THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF
KIDAPAWAN, PROVINCE OF NORTH COTOBATO, FURTHER AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 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 Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Kidapawan
City, North Cotobato, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Twelfth Judicial
Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for
the newly created branch.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program
the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (m) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known
as “ The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other provisions
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed , modified and / or further
amended.


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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5004

Introduced by Honorable Kimi 8, Cojuangco, Giorgidi B. Aggahao,
Napoleon 8. Dy and Robert Raymund 8. Estrella

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the twentieth day of February of every
year as the Barangay Health Workers’ Day in recognition of the
barangay health workers’ invaluable service in the promotion and
delivery of the basic health care in our communities.

The barangay health workers (BHWs) are government-trained
health volunteers who have been giving invaluable service in rural
barangays since 1981. For almost thirty (30) years, the BHWs have
been our health information disseminators, the nurturers of
expectant mothers and sick children, and the providers of
compassionate health care to many Filipinos in the remotest areas
of the country. They are the front-liners in providing health care
services to rural communities.

With the resurgence of discase outbreaks in different areas in
the country, the BHWs serve as the primary caregivers of many poor
Filipinos. As one of the most dedicated sectors in the government
service, they are engaged in the toughest of jobs. However, it is
distressing that their efforts remain unrecognized and disregarded.

For their services, commitment and sacrifices, barangay health
workers, deserve a day of the year to commemorate their invaluable
contribution in building a healthy nation. The best and most fitting
to be declared as the Barangay Health Workers’ Day would be



BESRREE BES wevanaunn

February 20, the date when Republic Act No. 7883, otherwise
known as the “Barangay Health Workers Benefits and Incentives Act
of 1995,” was approved. Hence, this bill.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill into law
is highly recommended.


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5004
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Kimi 8. Cojuangco, Giorgidi B. Aggabao,
Napoleon 8. Dy and Robert Raymund 8, Estrella

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 20 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE BARANGAY
HEALTH WORKERS’ DAY

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

SECTION 1. ‘The twentieth day of February of every year is hereby
declared as the Barangay Health Workers’ Day in recognition of the invaluable
and selfless service of the barangay health workers in the promotion and
delivery of the basic health care in the community.

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

Approved,
Repubtic af the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

FIFT

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

£759
COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

ice and the Committee on Appropriations on

Submitted by the Comittee on Ju

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Re, House Bill No

Recommending its approval in substitution of House Bil! No. 2536

Representatives Nie! C. Tupas, Joseph Emilio A, Abaya, Imelda Quibranza-
Dimaporo and Fatima Alian Q Dimaporo

Spon

Mr Speaker:

The Committee on Justice and the Cornmittee on Appropriations, to which was referred
House Bil No 2526, intiaduced by Representatives Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo ana Fatma
tah Q Dimaporo, entitied

AN ACT
CREATING ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN THE
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE STATIONED IN BACOLOD,
LANAO DEL NORTE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION (14),
PARAGRAPH (G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AS
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

has considered the same and recommend thatthe attached House Bill No. entitled

“AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH TO BE
STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOD, PROVINCE OF LANAO
DEL NORTE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH
(k) OF BATAS PAMBANSA SILANG 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR”


be apsroved in substitution of House Si!l No. 2536 with Representatives | Quibranza-

Dimapcro, F. Dimaporo, Tupas Jr

SC

JOSEPH EMILIO A. apava

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combkuiée on Appropkiatign’s

THE HGNORASLE SPEAKER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
QUEZON CITY

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HEL C, TUPAS JR.

and Abaya as authors thereof.

Respectfully si
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Chairman

Committee on Justice


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Dimaporo. Tupas Jr, and AB

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH TO BE
STATIONED IN PHE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOL OD, PROVINCE OF LANSO.

DEL NORTE. AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION t4, PARAGRAPH
fk) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

v the dente and Hense of Representatives uf the Philippines >

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regulations which ate inconsistent wisi this Act are hervhy amended, repealed or

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publication int 1042) newspapers of general eizculation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 5555

Introduced by Honorable RANULFO P. ‘Dodong” CANONIGO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Poor prison conditions and inadequate health services in most prison systems are some
of the key factors leading to disease and death in prisons. Prisons cells are most often
ill-equipped to provide for the intensive medical and health care of inmates (those
serving final judgment) and detainees (those confined in the national penitentiary whose
Gases are on appeal) with terminal illness, permanent disability and those of old age.

This bill seeks the mandatory release of inmates and detainees who are terminally ill,
bedridden and no longer ambulatory, the cripple/amputees and those who are on wheel
chairs, the totally blind and those who are sixty years old and above, who have served
their sentence for at least five (5) years, inclusive of good conduct time allowance and
colonist and other confinement credit to mitigate the harshness of the imprisonment.

Prisoners with terminal illness, those who are bedridden, with permanent disability and
are of old age, need to receive the support of family and friends during the extremely
distressing period prior to death. Their mandatory release is consistent with the
promotion of human rights and based on compassionate grounds, as the offenders no
longer pose a risk to society. The eligibility criteria for compassionate release based on
the aforementioned conditions will be based on restrictive guidelines, to ensure public
security.

‘The approval of this proposed legislative measure is most earnestly requested.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5555

Introduced by Honorable RANULFO P. ‘Dodong” CANONIGO

AN ACT GRANTING MANDATORY RELEASE TO INMATES AND DETAINEES
WHO ARE TERMINALLY ILL, BEDRIDDEN AND NO LONGER AMBULATORY,
THOSE WHO ARE TOTALLY BLIND AND CRIPPLE AND THOSE WHO ARE SIXTY
YEARS OF AGE AND ABOVE FROM PENAL INSTITUTIONS

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

SECTION 1. Any inmate (those serving final judgment) and detainee (those
confined in the national penitentiary whose cases are on appeal) who are terminally ill,
bedridden and no longer ambulatory, the cripple/amputees and those who are on wheel
chairs, the totally blind and those who are sixty years old and above, who have served
their sentence for at least five (5) years, inclusive of good conduct time allowance and
colonist and other confinement credits, are hereby mandatorily released from serving
their sentence.

Sec. 2. Within sixty days from the approval of this Act, the Secretary of Justice
shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

Sec. 3. All laws, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are contrary to or
are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen days from its publication in three
national newspapers of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House BillNo. __ 59@
EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

RUI B. RI IGUEZ

Me

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House BillNo. _591@

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

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

SECTION 1. Section 109 (M) republic Act 8424, otherwise known as the Tax Reform
Act of 1997 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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

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

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

SEC. 3. Effectivity—This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its
publication in at least three (3) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Phiippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session
_ 5065

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The advent ofthe intemet, edvanced technology if you may, hae changed the
way we do things to a degree never before imagined.

But where one gains, another one toees.

There are those on the other side of the Great Cultural Divide who cannot
exercise the option to go on formal education, either secondary or tertiary level, uniess
‘an innovative, alternative, online, and intensive program of study or curriculum could be
made available - thie ime — informally, outside of the box, in another leaming
‘environment and in an entirely new albeit experimental mode of learning.

Faw steps may have been taken in this direction with a concept, however
incomplete, lke the concept of "eStowela’.

In the context of this humble measure, it is envisioned that one can acquire a
high school education and/or two-yeer college program of study or course without having
to attend hours of actual classroom instruction which could entail various costs let alone
sacrifice.

‘This unmet need is best satisfied with this ‘System
institutionalized, hence this submission. in the end, = a
otherwise out-of-echoo! wil gat into mainstream — secondary then
Pursus colleges, then find gainful employment and ficial barrier of

poverty.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regutar Session

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE TO EVERY FILIPINO
CITIZEN WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD AND ABOVE FUNDED FROM EARNINGS
OF PAGCOR AND PCSO

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby provided for every Filipino citizen who is eightsen
years oki and above m mandatory universal health care.

SEC. 2. Funda shall be sourced from the eamings of the Philippine
Amusement and Gaming Corporation and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office that shail likewise issue the appropriate rules and regulations to effectively
implement the provisions of thie Act.

SEC. 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or
perts thereot not consistent with this Act ere hereby repealed or modified
‘accordingly.

SEC. 4. 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.

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

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. O¢

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4th District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay officials and barangay health workers play a vital role in
delivering basic services to the grassroots level. Numerous bills proposing
to grant them monetary and non-monetary benefits have been filed, but
the government has time and again said it could not afford to do so
because it involves appropriation of public funds.

One way to help our barangay officials as well as the barangay
health workers without appropriating funds in giving them benefits, is by
granting them discounts in transportation fares similar to what has been
granted to our students and senior citizens nationwide. This will not
entail additional expense on the part of the government and will make
our barangay officials and barangay health workers feel that their day-to-
day efforts are recognized.

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

MA. THERESA. Yaw"

4th District, City of Manila



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

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 03

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4 District, City of Manila

AN ACT GRANTING ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS A DISCOUNT IN
TRANSPORTATION FARES

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

SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, Barangay
Officials shall mean and include, the incumbent Barangay Chairman,
Barangay Kagawads/Councilmen, Barangay Secretary, Barangay
Treasurer and the SK Chairman.

SECTION 2. All barangay officials during their incumbency and
Barangay Health Workers are hereby granted twenty percent (20%)
discount in transportation fares.

SECTION 3. The Department of Transportation and Communications
(DOTC), in coordination with the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG), shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations within sixty (60) davs upon approval of this Act.

SECTION 4. Any other provision of law,
regulations inconsistent with the, provi
repealed or modified accordingly.

decree, order or rules and
ions of this Act is hereby

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BRL WO. 5254

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Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING A PUBLIC HOSPITAL OWNED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO
GRANT FREE HOSPITALIZATION TO INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZEN

Be it enacted in Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION I. A plible hostel owned by the nationel government ly hereby

mandated to grant free hoepitalization to indigent senior

SEC. 2. The Department of Health shall issue appropriate rules and regulations
to effectively carry out the provision of thin Act.

SEC. 3. All issuances, lawa, decrees, orders, rules and reguiations or parte
thereof not conelatent with thie Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4 Thi Act shal take ofect wen (15) days folowing be pubtication In the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newepapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Repupiic of ine Philpeines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
aquezen City

FIPTEENTA CONGRESS

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

COMMITTEE REPORT NO_

Sommittee on Approcrations on

Re House Bil No

< Bill No 3835

ending its approval in su

iin A. Abaya and Artaur ® Defensor

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN THE
SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION, PROVINCE OF ILOILO WITH STATION AT THE
MUNICIPALITY OF JANIDAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14,
PARAGRAPH (G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG. 129, AS AMENDED.
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF

4986, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

the attached House Bil No ited

nave consivercd the same and recom

“AN ACT
EREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN THE
SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
JANUAY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG. 129, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION
ACT OF 1980, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR”



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

ANACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN THE
SIXTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
JANIUAY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, 4S
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION
ACT OF 1980, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. An additional Reg:onal Trial Court branch is hereby created in the
‘Sixth Judicial Region, with seat at the Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Hoilo
The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly created branch
of the Regional Trial Court in the Sixth Judicial Region
SEC. 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 operationatization of an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court to be stationcé
in the Munic:pality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo, the funding of which shall be included

inthe Annual General Appropriations Act


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

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its camplete
publication in the Official Gazette ar in two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fy A
Quezon City / ° RECEIVED @
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS i
‘Second Regular Session S
House BIEL'No._5 807

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The number of taxis, jeepneys, SUVs, LRTs, MRTs is a good indication of a
viable market for these transport services in relation to an expanding population in the
youth and education sector.

Bonafide students across all levels who avail of transport services such as taxis,
jeepneys, SUVs, LRTs, MRTs or other similar land-based transport systems should be
granted a reasonable fare discount of 15% from the regular fares or rates otherwise
charged of passengers or end-users in general.

The single liberal requirement for this privilege to be enjoyed is the presentation
of a valid student identification card or ID based on current enrolment when the privilege
or right is sought thus effectively excluding those with e

In effect, this bill further rationalizes LTFRB Memorandum Gircular Number 94-
001 issuedén January 13, 1994.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILE NO._520'7

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FIFTEENTH PERCENT (15%) FARE DISCOUNT FOR EVERY BONAFIDE
STUDENT ON TRANSPORTATION FARES/RATES CHARGED BY TAXIS, SUVS,
JEEPNEYS, BUSES, LIGHT RAIL TRANSITS, METRO RAIL TRANSITS OR SIMILAR
LAND TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION |. This Act shall be known as the “Student Fare Discount Privilege Act
of 2012”

‘SEC. 2. A grant of fifteenth percent (15%) discount for every bonafide student is
hereby mandated on regular transportation fares/rates charged by taxis, SUVs,
jeepneys, buses, light rail transits, metro rail transits, and/or similar land transport
systems.

SEC. 3. Coverage. This Act prescribes the implementation of a transportation
fare discount to every bonafide student from taxis, SUVs, jeepneys, buses, LRTs, MRTs,
and/or similar land transport systems.

SEC. 4. The Department of Transportation and Communication shall issue
appropriate rules and regulations to effectively carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 5. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. 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, a
Oy reccen

2 se

Reputte of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEFNTH CONGRESS

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

COMMITTEE REPORT NO,___ £752

by the Committee on Justce and the Commitee on Appropria

ars
Re bcuse BillNo 740

Recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No, 3524

Sponeo

Representatives Niel © Tupas, Joseph Emiio A. Abaya and Mercedes K
Alvarez

Mr Speaker:

Tre Committee en Justice and the Committee on Appropriations, to which was “eferred
House Bi. No. 3824 introduced oy Representative Mercedes K, Alvarez entitled

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE PROVINCE
OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL WITH A SEAT IN THE CITY OF SIPALAY.
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PARAGRAPH {G), SECTION 14 OF BATAS.
PAMBANSA BILANG, 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980.
S740

have considered the same and recommend that the attached House Bill No led

“AN ACT
GREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH TO BE
STATIONED IN THE CITY OF SIPALAY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14 PARAGRAPH
(G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1981”, AND PROVIDING
FUNDS 3HEREFOR”

be approved in substitution of House Bill No, 3624 with Reprosentatives Alvarez, Tupas Jr
and Avaya hors thereof.



THE HONORABLE SPEAKER

HOUS= OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

Respectfully submitted,

Ane 487

NjEL C. TUPAS
Chairman
Cammittee on Justice


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
Quezon City

THIRTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

worse ino, 5749

Introduced by Represtncatives Alvatez M., Tupas Jr., and Abaya

AN ACT

CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH 10 BE
STATIONED EN THE CJTY OF SIPALAY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL, AMENDING FOR THF. PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH
(G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, 4S AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enavtea
Congress assembled.

by che Senc

4 House of Representatives of the Philipp‘res in

SECTION |. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch is hereby crested in

the Sinth Judicial Region, wich seuts at Sipalay City, Provinee of Negros Occidental

The Supreme Court shal! assi

branch number of the newly created branch

of de Regional Trial Court in the Sixti: Judicial Region.

SEC. 2. The Chief Js

tice of the Supreme Court in coordination w:th the
Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately include in the court's program
the operationalization of one (1) additional branch of the Regional Trial Cour: to be
stationed in the Cily of Sipalay. Provine? of Negros Occidental, the funding of which

shali be included in the An

proptiations Act.


HO. 3. Section 14 tg) el Baas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as

he dud tut 1984 is amended, and all other Inws, rales and

+ Reorganizauon

regulaiiaus which ary inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
eoadified accundingty

SLC. 4. Tbis Act shy

ake cftect filleen (15) days after its complete
Publication hr the Official Gazete er in tw (94 newspapers of general circulation

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

6
HOUSE BILL NO. 5735

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to confer the Privilege of Filipino citizenship Fr. Theodore Podson, an
American National, through a special act of Congress.

‘Naturalization by direct tegislative action is a discretion of the Iegislature and this is
usually granted as a privilege, not a right, to aliens who have made outstanding contributions to
the country.

Fr. Podson, presently serving as a Catholic Chaplain in the Vicente Sotto Memorial
Medical Center at Cebu City, has developed deep appreciation of and love for the people he
serves, especially poor paticnts and students, and for the country as a whole.

Fr. Podson’s love for the country and the Filipino people compelied him to dedicate these
five years of his life as well, as spiritual advisor of marriage encounter couples and as advocate
for national health groups on drug and alcobol dependency.

Fr. Podson has manifested his desire to five in the Philippines, to be fully integrated into
the home and bearts of every Filipino, “for the rest of his life,” and “to be a Filipino in activity
with all the responsibilities and pride as a Pinoy.”

By virtue of his invaluable contributions to the moral, spiritual and social growth of the
Philippines, Fr. Podson has proven his worth to be granted all the rights, privileges and
prerogatives of a citizen of the Philippines. ‘

In the Light of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is eam

‘sought.
AUN

EDUARDO R. GULLAS


ic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HoUSEBELLNO,__5735

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS:

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO REV. FR. THEODORE PODSON

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

SECTION 1. Rev. Fr. Theodore Podson is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all
the rights, privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

SEC. 2. Upon the taking and registration of the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines before the Bureau of Immigration and the issuance to him of the Certificate of
‘Namuralization, Rev. Fr. Theodore Podson shall enter upon the full enjoyment of Philippine
citizenship.

‘SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFFEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5562

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. PABLO P. GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the creation of additional Regional Trial Court (RTC) to be
Stationed in the Municipality of Argao, Cebu, amending for the Purpose Batas
Pambansa Bilang 129 otherwise known as Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution provides that: All persons shall
have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judiciat
or administrative bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts in every judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that
time. After twenty seven years of the passage of BP 129, the necessity to amend
said law has come taking into consideration the increase in our population thus
resulting to the increasing volume of cases filed and our courts dockets have been
clogged causing the delay in the resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

In view of the forgoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly

fecommended, 2

PABLO P. GARCIA


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5562

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. PABLO P. GARCIA

AN ACT
CREATING TWO ADDIDTIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRAIL COURT
IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ARGAO, PROVINCE OF CEBU, FURTHER AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS.
“THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Argao,
Cebu with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers
for the newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Courts’s
Program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be
included in the annuat General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (h) Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other Provisions
that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby repealed, modified and / or further
amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity — this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette of two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,