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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila

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venteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4712

Introduced By:
REP. FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II
15T District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

During the past few years, there has been an influx of local and foreign
tourists in Siargao Island. The increase in tourist arrivals, in the last couple of years,
has been unprecedented. It only started with around 38,000 tourists in 2010.
However, by 2014, the island has been receiving around 100,000 tourists a year. This
number is expected to increase with the proposed upgrade of the Sayak Airport or
Siargao Airport. s

It is unfortunate, however, that while there has been an increase in tourist
arrivals in the Island, there is no hospital, especially in the Municipality of General
Luna, where most resorts and other tourism infrastructures are located, to address
the medical needs of these tourists. While there are four (4) district hospitals in the
Island, they are only able to address minor injuries and diseases. Major or serious
matters need to be referred to Cebu City or to Surigao City, which is a 3-hour boat
ride from Siargao Island.

Indeed, now that Siargao Island has become a major tourist destination, it
must also be able to provide for the basic medical services needed by its visitors. In
view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

FRANCISCO JOSE F. MA’ AS IT

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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
ession

First Regular

HOUSE BILL NO. 4712

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOSPITAL, IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF GENERAL LUNA, SURIGAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE “SIARGAO TOURISTS’ HEALTH SERVICE”, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established under the direct supervision of
the Department of Health, a hospital in the Municipality of General Luna,
Province of Surigao Del Norte, to be known as the “Siargao Tourists’ Health
Service”,

SEC.2. The hospital shall be a twenty-five (25)-bed capacity general
hospital which will primarily cater to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of
tourists and guests visiting the Siargao Islands and the province of Surigao
Del Norte.

SEC.3. The Department of Health shall promulgate the rules and
regulations necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its

enactment into law and every year thereafter.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect immediately after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
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Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House itt No.4914

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1* District, lloilo

“AN ACT CREATING A MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT FOR THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAUAN, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a Municipal Trial Court for the Municipality of Tigbauan, in
the Province of lloilo.

Our Constitution provides that “Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies
and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of
poverty” and “all persons shall have the right to speedy disposition of their cases
before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” (Article III, Section 11 and
16, The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.)

Presently, it is the Municipal Trial Court sitting in the Municipality of Guimbal Iloilo
has the jurisdiction over cases coming from the municipalities of Guimbal, Tigbauan,
Igbaras and Tubungan

Furthermore, all cases filed among the four (4) municipalities under the jurisdiction
of the Municipal Trial Court in Guimbal, lloilo, half of it is from the Municipality of

Tigbauan. As a result, there is sudden increase in the number of cases filed in the
‘said court.

In view of the foregoing considerations, the approval of the bill is strongly
recommended.

OSCAR “Rit a |, JR.


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
4914

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
4" District, Hoilo

“AN ACT CREATING A MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT FOR THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAUAN, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

SECTION 1. An additional of one (1) Municipal Trial Court for the First District
of Iloilo is hereby created in the Sixth Judicial Region with a seat at the Municipality
of Tigbauan, Province of Iloilo.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court of the Philippines shall issue the necessary
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately
include in its program the operationalization of the Municipal Trial Court of the
Municipality of Tigbauan, Province of lloilo, the funding of which shall be included in
the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No. _4909

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1* District, lloilo _

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS THE
START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN
THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The country, in adopting the K to 12 Basic Education Program, recognizes the need
to keep pace with the standard of education of the different learning institutions all
over the world.

As a law maker, | believe that our obligation does not stop in providing a better
education curriculum to the students. It is incumbent upon us to likewise give the
students the best time of the year when to spend time learning in schools.

Transferring the academic year from the month of June to the month of August
would be very beneficial to students as there will be less disruption of classes due to
inclement weather. It is in fact absurd to start the school year on the rainy days of
June.

Also, it is notable that many of our neighboring countries start their academic year
on August, and only the Philippines starts in June. This can be attributed to the fact
that since time immemorial, classes in public schools in the country starts in June,
and notwithstanding its inconvenience, we just followed tradition. It is high time that
we break tradition for the betterment of our people.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
4909

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
_1* District, Hoito_

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS THE
START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN
THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. The Academic Year shall start in the month of August of every

year.
SECTION 2. The Department of Education and Commission on Higher
Education shall monitor and issue relevant rules and regulations for the compliance

of this act.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause ~ All laws, issuances or any part thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS \\¢
Second Regular Session <i

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HOUSE BILL NO. 4250

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to integrate lessons on disaster preparedness and fire
drills in the curriculum of formal education.

Accidents and disasters are things we cannot predict. However, we
can at the very least mitigate the damage when they do occur if our citizenry
are oriented as to the basic dos and don’t’s during those times.

‘The first step should come from our very own homes but it should be
reinforced by our formal education system, by including lessons thereon in
the appropriate subjects in the school curriculum,

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

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First Regula

CONGRESS
Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4250

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT TO INTEGRATE LESSONS ON DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS AND FIRE DRILLS IN THE CURRICULUM OF
FORMAL EDUCATION

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

SECTION 1
Mitigation and Fi

This Act shall be known as the “Disaster Preparedness
ills Education Act of 2016.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - \t is the policy of the State to
recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and to promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being, It
shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs,

SECTION 3. As used in this Act, the term “Formal Education” shall refer
to the educational system in the Philippines which consists of formal
schooling starting from Kindergarten and which proceeds to the six grades
of elementary education, followed by two years each of Junior and Senior



High School and thereafter, with the usual four or more years of college
education.

SECTION 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Skills Development Authority
DA) are hereby mandated to include in the appropriate subjects of the
curriculum of lessons on disaster mitigation preparedness and fire drills. The
said agencies are likewise mandated to formulate the implementing rules and
regulations of this Act.

. 5, The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation “Act (of the year following: its
enactment into law and thereafter

SECTION 6, Separability Clause —If any provision of this Act is held
invalid, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION. 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees or rules inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
the completion of 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4130

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the
family as a basic autonomous social institution (Sec. 12, Article I, The 1987 Philippine
Constitution). in keeping with this State policy, Republic Act No. 8187 was enacted in
1996 to grant paternity leave to married male employees to enable them to fulfil their
roles as fathers in taking care of their newly born children as well as their wives during
their post-delivery condition

However, the law limits the benefits of patemity leave to only seven (7) days and to only
the first four (4) deliveries of the wife. This representation finds the limitation unsound.
The father should be granted latitude for caring for his newly born child and his wife to
allow him to effectively discharge his duties as the chief member of the family principally
responsible for the ministration of his family. Seven days are not enough for the
complete recuperation of the mother and the father should be by her side to see that
she regains her strength for weaning the infant.

Hence, the paternity leave should be increased to fourteen (14) days and the limitation
‘on the delivery should be stricken off as it has no moral and cree

ended.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is highly recor



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4130

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie"Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING TO FOURTEEN (14) DAYS THE PATERNITY LEAVE AND REMOVING THE
LIMITATION ON DELIVERY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 8187, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PATERNITY LEAVE ACT OF 1996”

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Paternity Leave Act of 2016."

SEC. 2. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8187, otherwise known as the Paternity
Leave Act of 1996, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 2. Notwithstanding any law, every married male employee in the public
and private sectors shall be entitled to a patemity leave of FOURTEEN (14)
DAYS with full pay for the DELIVERY of the legitimate spouse with whom he is
cohabiting. The male employee applying for paternity leave shall notify his
employer of the pregnancy of his legitimate spouse and the expected date of
such delivery.

For purposes of this Act, delivery shall include childbirth or any miscarriage.”

SEC. 3. If any section or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, other
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SEC. 4. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its 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, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4873

Introduced by Rep. Raul A. Daza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of the late Gemiliano "Mel"
Campos Lopez, Jr.,as a sportsman, public servant and Christian leader. He served our nation
proudly and well as a city councilor, as acting vice mayor, as an assemblyman in the regular
Batasan Pambansa, as mayor of the City of Manila, as Chairman of the Philippine Sports
Commission, and at his demise on January, 2017 as Chairman and CEO of the Philippine
National Oil Company ~ Exploration Corporation.

‘The Radial Rode 10, most commonly known as R-10, is the westernmost of the radial
roads that stretches from Delpan Bridge in Tondo, Manila to the mouth of the Malabon River
at Bangkulasi Bridge on C-4 Road in Navotas City. This high-capacity highway will help
lighten the usual heavy volume of vehicles in major highways. R-10 will serve as an alternate
route to EDSA via Bonifacio Drive and Roxas Boulevard in travelling from north to south and
vice versa.

Iffavorably passed into law, the proposed measure will not only remind those using
this national road of the remarkable and unblemished life of a great man whose efforts to
fight for freedom, righteousness and justice contributed to the democracy that Filipinos
enjoy today but will also inspire our people to emulate his example to selflessly serve a cause
greater than ourselves.

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

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Representative
1 District, Northern Samar


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4873

HOUSE BILL NO.” * ©

Introduced by Rep. Raul A. Daza

AN ACT
RENAMING THE PORTION OF RADIAL ROAD 10 TRAVERSING THE CITY OF MANILA AS.
MEL LOPEZ BOULEVARD

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

SECTION 1. In due recognition of the noteworthy accomplishments, invaluable
contributions and exceptional public service of Gemiliano “Mel” C. Lopez, Jr. as a sportsman
and public servant, and socio-civic leader, not only to the City of Manila but also to the entire
nation, the portion of Radial Road 10 from Bonifacio Drive at Anda Circle, Km 1+100, to
Bangkulasi Bridge, Navotas City, Km 8+300, Metro Manila with a length of approximately 7.2
Km, is hereby renamed as Mel Lopez Boulevard.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to place new
street signs and appropriate markers; issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars; and
include in its annual budget the funds necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect immediately after its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation.

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez,

4961

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No,

Central Mindanao University (CMU) is one of the two universities in the province
of Bukidnon, Mindanao. Its campus is located in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon. This state
university provides access to quality and competent education especially for the "masses" or
low income families. |ts students are mainly from the “depressed, deprived and
disadvantaged sectors’ in the region. CMU has three categories of tuition fees: P60 for new
students, P40 for sophomores and P10 for the old students, Eighty percent of CMU students
are children of farmers.

Today, it is one of the top performing schools nationwide in the fields of veterinary
medicine, engineering, forestry education, agriculture education, nutrition and dietetics and
teacher education. The commission on Higher Education recognizes the College of
Agriculture and College of Forestry as Centers of Excellence for agriculture and forestry
education, respectively, while the Department of Biology of the College of Arts and Sciences
as the Center of Development in Biology Education. The commitment for excellence not only
in instruction, but also in research, extension and production has eamed laurels for this
institution, enhanced by its collaboration with government and non-government agencies.

In order to continue its strong academic performance and further improve the quality
of education it provides, it must have proper equipment and facilities available to its ever
increasing student population. As of the present, it does not have enough classroom and
dormitories to serve all its students numbering at around 5000.

ih view thereof, the approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

li

MAXIMO B, RODRIGUEZ, JR,


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No,

AN ACT

APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSROOMS,
LABORATORIES AND DORMITORIES IN THE CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled,

SECTION 1. The Central Mindanao University (CMU) is hereby authorized to construct
additional classrooms, laboratories and dormitories inside its campus in
Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon

SEC.2. The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated
exclusively for the implementation of this Act.

SEC.3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC.4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in any two
(2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4977

Introduced by Rep. Winston “

jinnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill contemplates on designating a duly marked emergency lane in major urban
thoroughfares in order to automate road emergency response and prevent the occurrence of
road accidents. When people are conditioned to respond in the desired manner — as

spontaneously giving way to a speeding ambulance at the sound of a siren, for instance —
mishaps are less likely to occur.

The designation of a duly marked emergency lane will ensure that firemen,
crew and law enforcers are able to respond to emergency in an efficient f
thousands of lives and prevent emergencies from becoming disasters.

fmergency medical
fhion. This will save

Hence, the immediate passage of this proposed measure is earnestly solight.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no, 4977

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
DESIGNATING A DULY MARKED EMERGENCY LANE IN URBAN THOROUGHFARES AND.
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Emergency Lane Act.”

SEC 2. There is hereby designated a duly marked emergency lane in urban main roads
to accommodate fire trucks, ambulances, police cars and rescue patrols during emergencies

SEC. 3. In case of emergency, the emergency lane shall exclusively be used by officially
responding vehicles that shall set off their siren to signal their presence.

SEC. 4. Vehicles caught in the emergency lane during emergency shall henceforth give
way to the officially responding vehicles.

SEC 5. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of
Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) for the first offense; a fine of Fifteen Thousand Pesos
(P15,000.00) for the second. offense; and a fine of Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) and
revocation of driver's license for the third offense.

SEC. 6. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in coordination with Local
Government Units (LGUs) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act

SEC. 7. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC 8, 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,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4490

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. AL!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare November 2 of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the Province of Misamis Occidental to commemorate the
“Araw ng Misamis Occidental”.

Such legislative fiat will certainly give permanence to its annual
celebration. This will enable the people of the Province of Misamis
Occidental to participate in the said event every year. The government
officials, employees, people’s organization and the entire citizenry will be
given opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with
appropriate ceremonies.

It is on this day that the gleeful and peace-loving people of the
Province of Misamis Occidental come together to rekindle the spirit of unity
and solidarity among families, friends and relatives and show the world their
talents with the holding of different cultural, economic and social activities
that highlight the annual celebration.

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

REPVORGE T. ALMONTE,/

First District, Misamis Occidental



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4490

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: REP. JORGE T. ALMONTE

AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 2 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
OCCIDENTAL TO COMMEMORATE THE “ARAW NG MISAMIS
OCCIDENTAL”

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

SECTION 1. November 2 of every year is hereby declared as a
special non-working holiday in the Province of Misamis Occidental to
commemorate the “Araw ng Misamis Occidental”.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Oy

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

4139

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat and
Honorable Manuel Jose Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Road from Junction Sibulao to Merloquet Falls is a road leading to
a declared tourist destination in Zamboanga City. However, the road leading
to the location of the said falls is a city road which is contrary to the case of
most roads leading towards declared tourist destinations in other parts of the

country.

It is therefore necessary to convert the road leading to Merloquet Falls
into a national road for it to be in line with the classification of other national
roads leading towards declared tourist destinations.

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

_— JQ

CELSO L. LOBREGAT MANUEL Jt

Representative Representati
Zamboanga City, 1* District Zamboanga City,2™ District



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 4139

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat and
Honorable Manuel Jose Dalipe

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION
BARANGAY SIBULAO TO MERLOQUET FALLS IN ZAMBOANGA
CITY 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 road stretching from Junction Barangay Sibulao to

Merloquet Falls in Zamboanga City is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST Regular Session

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House Bill No. 4715

Introduced by Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Local Roads are pivotal in the development of City. They play an indispensable role in
the transport of persons, goods, and services to and from its adjoining areas and beyond them.
Local roads foster a sustainable growth of tourism and commerce.

Rujale Street in Barangay Calzada- Tipas, Taguig City, is connects to two existing national
roads and traverses through several Barangays in Tipas. Be that as it may, it becomes a major
thoroughfare for commercial activities within the City. If converted into a National Road, it will
aid further development of trade and commerce for the residents of Taguig City.

However, City funds are inadequate and it is important that Rujale Road be upgraded
and maintained.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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

Seventeenth Congress
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

M a:
House Bill No. 4715

Introduced by Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

AN ACT
CONVERTING RUJALE ROAD LOCATED IN CALZADA- TIPAS, TAGUIG CITY
FROM A CITY ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. The Rujale Road located in Calzada- Tipas, Taguig City, is hereby converted into a
National Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be charged to
the Appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum necessary for its improvement, maintenance and
repair shall be included in the Annual Appropriations Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.4286

Introduced by the Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill
permanent subjects

to include entrepreneurship and financial education as
in all tracks in the Senior High School Program.

To better prepare our senior high school graduates for the real world, it is
a must that all of them be taught, at the very least, the rudiments of
entrepreneurship and financial literacy. That would ensure that whatever
happens to them after graduation, the State can count on the fact that our
schools have guided them towards self-sufficiency and financial responsibility.
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SALVADOR B. BELARO JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL noses

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
INCORPORATING ENTERPRENEURSHIP AND BASIC FINANCIAL
LITERACY IN ALL TRACKS IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 otherwise known as the
“Entrepreneurship and Financial Education in Senior High Schools Act of

2016.”

SEC. 2. All tracks in the Senior High School program are mandated to include
as subjects in their curriculum entrepreneurship and basic financial literacy
education.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) is mandated to formulate the
rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.


SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

5. Alll laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 4120

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the city road Gen. Luis in the Second District,
City of Valenzuela, into a national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been
established need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that
their purposes are fully served.

By converting Gen. Luis road into a national road, it would transfer the
responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through the
Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
more important projects and programs of the city management.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality
of life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city
government to re-allocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in
furtherance of the same.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION.

HOUSE BILL NO. 4120

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING GEN. LUIS TRAVERSING FROM BARANGAY LAWANG BATO
TO VALENZUELA-CALOOCAN BOUNDARY IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY
OF VALENZUELA, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Gen. Luis traversing from Barangay Lawang Bato to
Valenzuela-Caloocan Boundary in the Second District, City of Valenzuela is
hereby converted into a national road.

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

SEC. 3. 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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House BILL No. 4039

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to ban and/or regulate the sale of soda and energy drinks in all
public elementary and high school canteens in the country.

Proper nutrition for our children is paramount, particularly in their
formative years. it has been established that junk and fastfood are unhealthy,
especially in the long term.

Hopefully, this Act will provide the necessary means to promote only the
sale of healthy drinks in all canteens in public schools in the country.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4039

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
BANNING/REGULATING THE SALE OF SODA DRINKS IN ALL CANTEENS IN
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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 “ Healthy Drinks in
Public Schools Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. The sale of soda and energy drinks in all canteens in public elementary
and high school in the country shall be banned and/or regulated.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health
(DOH) shall collaborate and formulate the pertinent rules and regulations
necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly

Approved.
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First Regular Session im

House BILL No, 4299

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to reconcile the adjustments given rise to by the advent of K+12 DepEd
curriculum that adds two (2) more years of basic education and the contemplation on
the concept of dependents 20 years ago. With the additional years, students are
generally expected to complete such basic education at the age of 23, instead of 21.
Under Section 35 (B) of RA 8424, a dependent is defined as a ‘legitimate, illegitimate or
legally adopted child chiefly dependent upon and living with the taxpayer if such
dependent is not more than 21 years of age.’ The law was enacted in 1997.

The law definitely needs to be amended to keep up with the signs of thé times and to

liberally favor the Filipino family in order to ease their financial burdens on account of
the law's desuetude.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is most eamestly sought.

JULIETA R. CORTUNA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4299

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

AN ACT
AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF A DEPENDENT OF THE TAXPAYER UNDER SECTION 35
(B) OF R.A. 8424, A.K.A., THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1997, BY INCREASING THE AGE OF
A DEPENDENT FROM 21 TO 23 YEARS OLD

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

SECTION 1. Section 35 (B), Chapter VII of the Tax Reform Act of 1997 is
hereby amended to read as follows:

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For purposes of this Subsection, a ‘dependent’ means a legitimate, illegitimate or
legally adopted child chiefly dependent upon and living with the taxpayer if such
dependent is not more than TWENTY-THREE (23) years of age, unmarried and
not gainfully employed or if such dependent, regardless of age, is incapable of
self-support because of mental or physical defect.

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

SEC. 3. This Act shall take thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers.

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 4957

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) is a
public institution of tertiary education located in the upland farming community of Claveria,
one of the 24 towns composing the province of Misamis Oriental

With education as the front core of the college, its faculty and staff continue to
enhance their professional capabilities through trainings locally and abroad. It is also the
function of the school to acquire more instructional facilities and equipment to serve the need
of its academic programs. The college also provides scholarships to poor but deserving
students through funding institutions and agencies.

The goals of MOSCAT include the following

a. Provide relevant and quality technological, professional and vocational education and
training in the fields of agriculture, industry as well as in the arts and sciences
consistent with the goals for national development;

b. Promote research, advanced studies and professional leadership in related
disciplines and other areas of specialization; and

c. Undertake resource production and management initiatives geared toward the
attainment of institutional financial sustainability

In order to achieve its goals, it must have proper equipment and facilities available to
its ever increasing student population, As of the present, it does not have enough
classrooms and dormitories to serve all its students. As such, there is a need to provide
additional funding to the school for the construction of additional classrooms and dormitories.

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

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MAXIMO B, RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No, 49577

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSROOMS,
LABORATORIES AND DORMITORIES IN THE MISAMIS ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE
OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY.

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

SECTION 1. The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT)
is hereby authorized to construct additional classrooms, laboratories and dormitories inside
its campus in Claveria, Misamis Oriental

SEC.2. The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated
exclusively for the implementation of this Act.

SEC.3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC.4. Effectivity.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in any two (2)
national newspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4420

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

‘Thus, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought,

HARLIN @ IL J. ABAYON II

Representative
AANGAT TAYO Party-list


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

TEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4420

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
THE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE ARMED
FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “AFP Height Equality Act

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks the conversion into a national road of the Canacan — Sininan ~ Banker -

Tampilisan — Diampak - Shiolan Provincial Road, situated in the Municipality of Kabasalan,
Province of Zamboanga Sibugay

This major road network connects the Municipality of Kabasalan to the nearby
municipalities of the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte which are growing and progressing. The
deplorable condition of the road network hinders the faster facilitation and transportation of basic
goods and delivery of necessary services from said nearby municipalities; hence, impeding the
growth of the interior barangays in the Second Legislative District of Zamboanga Sibugay, which
have tremendous socio-economic potentials.

With the conversion of the the Canacan — Sininan — Banker ~ Tampilisan — Diampak -
Shiolan Provincial Road into a national road, it is expected that the trade and socio-economic
activities with the nearby municipalities will be enhanced.

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

IN K. HOFER

Second Dfstrict, Zamboanga Sibugay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4847

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CANACAN ~ SININAN - BANKER - TAMPILISAN ~
DIAMPAK - SHIOLAN PROVINIAL ROAD, SITUATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
KABASALAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY 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 Canacan-Sininan-Banker-Tampilisan-Diampak-Shiolan Provincial

Road, situated in the Municipality of Kabasalan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay 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 and improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road,
the funding of which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4040

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to extend public transport fare discounts to public elementary
and high school teachers in the country.

Regarded as modern day heroes, our public school teachers are given the
gargantuan task of properly educating and helping mold our children into law-
abiding and valuable members of our society.

Yet, despite this challenging mandate, their salaries and wages are barely
enough to meet their basic needs.

Hopefully, this Act will ease the expenses of teachers and help increase their
purchasing power.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4040

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro

AN ACT
EXTENDING PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE DISCOUNTS TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ON OFFICIAL TRIP

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 “Public Transport Fare
Discount to Public School Teachers Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. All transportation operators and entities in the country are required to
give all public elementary and high school teachers in the country on official
trip a transport fare discount.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of
Transportation (DOTr) are mandated to collaborate and formulate the
pertinent rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 3. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter

SEC. 4. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,

inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are, hereby, repealed, modified or
amemded accordingly.

Approved.