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Republic of the Philippines|
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRE!
First Regular Session

Introduced by Representative Benhur L. Salimbangon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the conversion of the provincial roads from barangay
Poblacion to barangays Luy-a, Lamintak Norte, Lamintak Sur and Dayhagon in the
Municipality of Medellin, 4" District of Cebu into national roads. These roads have
long been very dilapidated and uncared. It became a detriment to the motorists and
pedestrians that pass thru these roads.

‘The municipality of Medellin is the projected location of an alternate
international airport of Mactan Cebu International Airport. Very soon, it will be the
venue of some flying schools with the transfer of the Philippine State College of
‘Aeronautics (Philsca) Lapu-lapu City, Cebu Campus in Medellin. The municipality of
Medellin at this point in time has also become a tourist destination boosting with two
golf courses, hotels and resorts.

In preparation of these developments, infrastructure needs must be in place.
However, the resources of the provincial government are so limited that it cannot
undertake repair of these roads with dispatch. Conversion of these provincial roads
into national roads will essentially open the way for these roads to be repaired,
concreted and well-maintained.

In view of the foregoing premises, the immediate enactment and approval of
this bill highly recommended.

ENHUR L. SALIMBANGON

WUUSEOF REPRESENT ATI VES



Republic of the PI s
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2939

Introduced by BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROADS
FROM BARANGAY POBLACION TO BARANGAYS.
LUY-A, LAMINTAK NORTE, LAMINTAK SUR AND
DAYHAGON IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MEDELLIN
IN THE 4™ DISTRICT OF CEBU PROVINCE
INTO NATIONAL ROADS
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

Section 1. It is hereby declared that the provincial roads from barangay
Poblacion to barangays Luy-a, Lamintak Norte, Lamintak Sur and Dayhagon in the
Municipality of Medellin in the 4" District of the Province of Cebu under the
ownership and supervision of the government of Cebu Province be converted into
national roads, the ownership and supervision of which belongs to the national
government.

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall
prescribe the implementing rules and regulations necessary for the evaluation,
approval, and implementation of this Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways
shall include in the Department's Program the Improvement, Repair and Maintenance
of the said roads, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
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froduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodei

House Bill No, 2586
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 11 Article XIII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, “The State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the
people at affordable cost...”

Currently, there are only 12 hospitals in Cagayan de Oro, which is definitely not
enough to service the ever increasing population of the City. Also, because of the limited
number of hospitals, there are barangays with no hospitals which means that the sick need
to travel quite some distance in order to reach the nearest hospital. And one such barangay
is Barangay Lumbia. Barangay Lumbia has no hospital and it only has a small health center
with the nearest hospital, a private hospital, around 20 to 30 minutes away which is too long
in life or death situations.

This is why there is a necessity for the establishment of a hospital in said barangay.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

ly

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. 2986

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIFTY (50)-BED SATELLITE HOSPITAL OF THE NORTHERN
MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER IN BARANGAY LUMBIA IN THE FIRST DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE BARANGAY LUMBIA-NORTHERN
MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER SATELLITE HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a fifty (60)-bed satellite hospital of the Norther
Mindanao Medical Center in Barangay Lumbia in the First District of Cagayan De Oro City,
under the supervision of the Department of Health to be known as the Barangay Lumbia-
Northern Mindanao Medical Center Satellite Hospital

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health and/or his duly authorized representative, in consultation
and coordination with the concerned officials of the city government of Cagayan de Oro,
shall formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and regulations
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs
the operationalization of the Barangay Lumbia-Northem Mindanao Medical Center Satelite
Hospital, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

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HOUSE BILL 36, 2413
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Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khali

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Mahayahay,
pality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Mahayahay National High

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Kapatagan, the nearest high school
is approximately three kilometers away from Barangay Mahayahay. The establishment of a
national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective school facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education,

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

BDULLAH D. DIMAPORO woreconaduse DIMAPORO

Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._2413

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY MAHAYAHAY,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE MAHAYAHAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Mahayahay, Municipality of Kapatagan,

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¢ of Lanao del Norte to be known as Mahayahay National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Mahayahay National High School, the

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL NO. 2366

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Quirsodan (Langangilag) - Baay Alternate Route in the
province of Abra into a national road,

Its construction and completion will encourage economic development by providing
greater, faster and easier access to trade and commerce in Abra. It will also benefit the riding
public who pass this provincial road

The conversion of this provincial road into national one is imperative because the
Government has all the money and machinery to build and maintain this infrastructure in contrast
to the limited resources of the Abra Provincial Government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
‘Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2366

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE QUIRSODAN (LANGANGILAG) - BAAY ALTERNATE ROUTE IN
THE PROVINCE OF ABRA 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 Quirsodan (Langangilag) - Baay Alternate Route in the province of Abra
is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILLNO._©9£°

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For many years the province of Southem Leyte has a Lone Congressional district.
Since its creation as a province in 1960 its population has more than doubled. The steady rise
in its population has put an enormous strain on the lone congressional office’s capability to
serve its constituents considering that a congressional district is designed to serve a
population of only 250,000.

Itis for this reason that the need for additional representation has to be addressed. By
subdividing the whole Province of Southem Leyte into two (2) congressional district, an
additional district office will be created. If approved, the whole province will be represented
by two congressmen who will manage two congressional district offices. Once operational,
the two congressional districts can surely improve the services that it can offer to its
constituents. ‘The quality of legislation will improve also.

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

ROGER G. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF
SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO TWO (2) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS

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

SECTION 1. On the next national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act,
the Province of Souther Leyte is hereby reapportioned into two (2) legislative districts, as

follows.

a. First Legislative District — The First Legislative District shall be composed of the
City of Maasin and the municipalities of Macrohon, Padre Burgos, Limasawa,
Malitbog, Tomas Oppus and Bontoc;

b. Second Legislative District — The Second Legislative District shall be composed of
the municipalities of Sogod, Liloan, San Francisco, Pintuyan, San Ricardo, Saint

Bemard, Anahawan, San Juan, Hinundayan, Hinunangan and Silago.


SECTION 2. The incumbent Representative of the Lone Legislative District of the
Province of Souther Leyte shall continue to represent the legislative district until the new
representative of the First and Second Legislative Districts shall have been elected and

qualified.

SECTION 3, The Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and

regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. All laws, rules and regulations, which are inconsistent with this Act,

are hereby repealed, amended of modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. 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. 2532

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The bill seeks to convert the stretch of road from Poblacion, Padre-Garcia to San Carlos,
Rosario into a national road.

This provincial road is connecting two (2) municipalities, namely: Padre Garcia and
Rosario, These municipalities are among the densely populated areas in the 4"Legislative
District, Province of Batangas, with a combined population of approximately 150,000. Padre
Garcia is home to Padre Garcia Livestock Auction Market, the largest among the more than 150
livestock auction markets in the country, and is located right along this road. On the other hand,
Rosario has a thriving agro-industrial economy and is dubbed as “The Rice Granary of
Batangas”. The said road has a total length of 4.540 kilometers with concrete and asphalt
pavements and gravel shoulder. It is a vital link to the Batangas-Quezon Road Junction.
However, due to the budget limitations of the provincial government, it cannot fully provide for

the maintenance and improvement of the said road

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the government thru the Department
of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) can now be channelled to accelerate the improvement
of the Poblacion, Padre-Garcia-San Carlos, Rosario Road, and thus the betterment of the socio-

economic conditions of the people in this part of the Fourth District of Batangas.

LIANDA B,/BOLILIA
Representative

4" District, Batangas



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2532

House Bill No.

‘RODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE POBLACION, PADRE
GARCIA - SAN CARLOS, ROSARIO ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIES
OF PADRE GARCIA AND ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS,
FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

Assembled:

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Barangays of Poblacion, Padre Garcia
and San Carlos, Rosario, in the Municipalities of Padre Garcia and Rosario, Province of
Batangas, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of

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

the General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Quezon City pareO 9 AUG 2016

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS Ev:
First Regular Session

2694

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Lorna P. Bautista-Bandigan

AN ACT
DECLARING OCTOBER 28 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL IN COMMEMORATION
OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. October 28 of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the Province of Davao Occidental in commemoration of its

founding anniversary.

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

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon city

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Congress

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 2692 __

Introduced by Representative Lorna Bautista-Bandigan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On October 28, 2013 which coincided with the Barangay
Elections, Republic Act No. 10360 was ratified and the new Province of
Davao Occidental was created. Said date has also been accepted as the
founding of the new province.

In view of the foregoing, the undersigned is seeking the approval
from this august body in designating October 28 of each year as a non-
working holiday being the founding anniversary of Davao Occidental.

Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

LORNA BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES

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HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which was approved on 3" Reading of the 16" Congress seeks to create

an additional regional trial court in the Third Judicial Region which will be situated in the
Municipality of Iba in the province of Zambales. Currently, there are 3 regional trial court
branches in the Second Legislative District of Zambales which cater to the legal/judicial
needs of the people situated therein.

Even as the courts in the province have assiduously and competently discharged

their functions and duties, they simply cannot cope with and dispose of cases faster
than the sheer number of cases being filed in their respective salas.

Under Article Ill, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the right of the

people to a speedy disposition of their cases is enshrined. The proposed RTC branch in
the Municipality of Iba in the Province of Zambales is anchored on this constitutional
provision

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is

earnestly sought.

fERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
Representative
2 District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA

AN ACT
CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBA SITUATED IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES,
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. There is hereby created one (1) additional branch of the Regional
Trial Court in the Third Judicial Region to be stationed in the Municipality of Iba,
Province of Zambales is hereby created

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly-created court
branch in the Third 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 operationalization of the additional of the Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed
in the Municipality of Iba, Province of Zambales, the funding of which shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act,

SEC. 3, Section 14 (a) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reform Act of 1980" as amended as well as other provisions that may be
inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed, modified or further amended.

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

Approved,
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Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 278

Introduced By Honorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Silangan National High School in
Barangay Silangan, Municipality of San Mateo, Province of Rizal, into a

trade school to be known as Silangan Trade School.

Section 1, Article XIV (Education, Science and Technology, Arts,

Culture and Sports) of the Consitution provides:

The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens
to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps

to make such education accessible to all.


The education of our youth is among the responsible of the
State. It is essential to the development and progress of our nation.
Accordingly, the proposed conversion of Silangan National High School
into a trade school will help address the problem of unemployment in
the country. The trade school will provide its students the necessary
vocational and technical skills in automotive servicing, welding, lathe
machine operation, air-conditioning and so forth. These skills will in
turn enable the students to land jobs that are needed by industrial

companies in the country.

Lastly, the proposed bill is in response to the clamor of the
people of the Municipality of San Mateo, Province of Rizal, so that their
children can avail of technical and vocational education and training at

affordable cost.

Alnor


Republic of the Philippines
House Or REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro-Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
2788

HOUSE BILL NO. ay

Introduced By Honorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SILANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SILANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MATEO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL INTO A
TRADE SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SILANGAN TRADE SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Silangan National High School in Barangay
Silangan, Municipality of San Mateo, Province of Rizal, is hereby
converted into a trade school to be known as Silangan Trade School.


SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the
Silangan National High School shall be transferred to and absorbed by
the Silangan Trade School.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of
Education under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter,
such amount as may be necessary for the continued operation and
maintenance of the Silangan Trade School shall be included in the
Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
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HOUSE BILL No, 2098

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to establish another congressional district in the City of Pasay.

The City of Pasay is one of the prime local government units in Metro Manila.
It has experienced a rapid population growth over the years. According to the May
2010 Census of Population conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Pasay
City has a total population of 392,869.

Under the 1987 Constitution, specifically Article VI, Section 5(3), it provides
that “Each legislative district shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous,
compact, and adjacent territory. Each city with a population of at least two hundred
fifty thousand, or each province, shall have at least one representative.

Considering the current population of the City of Pasay having reached almost
400,000, there is an urgent clamour and need for a reapportionment of the lone
legislative district for a more rational, practical and sound representation of the
people in the August Halls of the House of Representatives. As such, this significant
piece of legislation will address the persistent and continuous clamour of the people
of Pasay.

Further, this is a re-filed measure from the 15" and 16" Congresses.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.
poh
EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Representative
Lone District, Pasay City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._2098

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE
LONE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PASAY

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

SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. - The City of Pasay shall have two (2)
legislative districts to commence in the next national and local elections after the
effectivity of this Act. Henceforth, Barangays 1 to 40, 68 to 92, 145 to 157, 183, and
187, and 188 to 201 shall comprise the First Legislative District while the Barangays
41 to 67, 93 to 144, 158 to 182, and 184 to 186, and 188 to 201 shall comprise the
Second Legislative District.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. - The incumbent Representative of the
Lone Legislative District of the City of Pasay shall continue to represent the said

district until the new Representative shall have been elected and qualified.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on
Elections shall issue necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — Alll laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with
this act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - 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 Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Constitution Hills, Quezon City >

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS |
First Regular Session

543

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Municipality of Tagbina has become a fast-developing and bustling town in
Surigao del Sur. It serves both as an agricultural food basket and a source of
marine products supplying the demands for the same within the province and
the nearby communities. To permit the ease of flow in the mobility of commerce
and trade, the provision of infrastructures is crucial. The presence of road
infrastructures allows the steady circulation of traded products and services
bolstering economic development. The same can also usher the establishment of
the institutional backbone in giving the people of Surigao del Sur a more forward
looking perspective in pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. With the assurance
will become more confident in

of infrastructure provision, our communiti
embarking commercial ventures and the expansion of production.

The conversion of Tagongon ~ Sta. Maria ~ Sta. Juana ~ Maputi — Dreamland —
Bingcongon ~ San Roque Road, which stretches 35 kilometers, into a National
Road will spell significant boost in Tagbina agriculture, commerce, tourism,
trade and industry

The approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _©°?9

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE TAGONGON - STA. MARIA - STA. JUANA - MAPUTI -
DREAMLAND - BINGCONGON - SAN ROQUE ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF TAGBINA, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into National Road - The Tagongon ~ Sta. Maria —
Sta, Juana - Maputi — Dreamland - Bingcongon - San Roque Road in the
Municipality of Tagbina, Province of Surigao del Sur is hereby converted into a
national road.

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

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

Approved,
Trove oF REPRESENT,

;

RECEMVED
02 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City

pat!

TIME: ov

BY: t |
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS RECISTRATON UNIT
First Regular Session BILLS AND INDEX

2307
HOUSE BILL NO

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Talogtog- Cayapa — Nagtipulan Alternate Route in the
province of Abra into a national road.

Its construction and completion will encourage economic development by providing
greater, faster and easier access to trade and commerce in Abra. It will also benefit the riding
public who pass this provincial road

The conversion of this provincial road into national one is imperative because the
Government has all the money and machinery to build and maintain this infrastructure in contrast
to the limited resources of the Abra Provincial Government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
‘Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 23 ¢

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO, NINO B, BERNOS

AN ACT CONVERTING TALOGTOG- CAYAPA — NAGTIPULAN ALTERNATE ROUTE IN THE
PROVINCE OF ABRA 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 Talogtog - Cayapa ~ Nagtipulan Alternate Route in the province of Abra
is hereby converted into a national road.

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

SECTION 8. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
HOUSE °F REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
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Ay

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Sessio

704

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D INDE X SERVICE

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HOUSE BILL NO.,

Introduced by the Honorable Munir M. Arbison

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to change the name of Luuk District Hospital in the Municipality of Luuk,
Province of Sulu.

Allayon S. Arbison was the Chief of the local police forces in the town of Luuk, Sulu,
during the mid 1940's until the late 1960's. Before his assignment in the said area, lawlessness
and criminality was at its critical level in Mainland Jolo. His strong and absolute determination
to bring peace and order and the rule of law in his area of jurisdiction earned for him the
respect, admiration and accolades from the populace both from the government and private
sectors, because of his excellent achievements in his chosen field of public service. He died in
the performance of his sworn duties.

Given the very important role the late Allayon S. Arbison in giving importance to the
recognition of peace and order and the rule of law as the main tools in bringing progress and
development, it is but fitting to memorialize his name and his noble deeds, particularly in Luuk
where he was laid to rest.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought,

Z
MINIR M. ARBISON


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 2/94

Introduced by the Honorable Munir M. Arbison

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF LUUK DISTRICT HOSPITAL TO ALLAYON
DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN LUUK SULU

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

SECTION 1, Change of Hospital Name. The name of Luuk District Hospital in
the Municipality of Luuk, Province of Sulu is hereby changed to Allayon District
Hospital.

Section 2. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved.
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HOUSE BILL No. __ © #4 NOx a le

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Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid FRhata ODay Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Campo 3, Municipality
of Salvador, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Campo 3 National High School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible 10 all.

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Salvador, the nearest high school
is approximately three kilometers away from Barangay Campo 3. The establishment of a
national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective schoo! facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education

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

! amy,
MOH. LID Q. DIMAPORO

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO

Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONG
First Regular Se:

24u

HOUSE BILL NO.

__Iniroduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAMPO 3,
MUNICIPALITY OF SALVADOR, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE.
KNOWN AS THE CAMPO 3 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION I. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Campo 3, Municipality of Salvador, Province
of Lanao del Norte to be known as Campo 3 National High School.

sec
Department's program the operationalization of the Campo 3 National High School, the

ION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
| Louse OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
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TIME: oath
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REGISTRATION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

First Regular Session

2533

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks for a conversion of the Taysan, San Jose-Sambat, San Pascual provincial
road into a national road

This 13.564 kilometer stretch of road traverses the Municipalities of San Jose, which has
a thriving poultry industry, and San Pascual, which hosts an oil refinery and several chemical
plants, The said road is only asphalted and is already showing signs of deterioration such as
potholes and surface defects. These conditions are further aggravated during rainy season, thus
threatening the safety of motorists

A better road infrastructure will improve the economic development not only of this part
of the 4" District, but also of Batangas province as a whole. However, due to budget limitations
of the local government, it cannot fully provide for its financial demands, Thus, the conversion of
the Taysan, San Jose-Sambat, San Pascual Road into a national road will guarantee the annual
funding for its maintenance and improvement

Hence, the immediate enactment and approval of this bill is earnestly sought

LIANDA B. BOLILIA

Representativi

4" District, Batangas


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2533

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE TAYSAN, SAN JOSE -
SAMBAT, SAN PASCUAL PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

Assembled:

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Barangays of Taysan, San Jose and
Sambat, San Pascual, in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Batangas, is hereby converted

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

the General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
OF REF;

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Republic of the Philippines Fore yr
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HOUSE BILLNo. __*4¥4 ANE SERVICE

Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The measure is a re-filed version of House Bill 2987 that was
House Bill 6343 on January 25, 2016 and transmitted to, and 1
2016 in the 16" Congress.

entually approved by the House as
ved by the

re on January 2

‘This bill seeks to designate July 22 of every year as Araw ng Claveria and a special non-working
holiday in the said municipality of the province of Misamis Oriental

Claveria town is endowed with rolling hills and mountains, vast farms of food and forage crops,
and lush forests. The town has 24 barangays and is the largest among the 24 municipalities in
Misamis Oriental, occupying almost one-third of the total land area of the province. It is ble
with wonderful scenery and abundant resources for its people

Historically, Claveria was under the Municipal District of the province of Bukidnon. Upon the
passage of Act No. 2968 (otherwise known as the Artadi Law), Claveria was separated from
Bukidnon and was ceded to the province of Misamis Oriental on February 21, 1921. At this time,

Claveria was placed under the administrative control of the Municipal District of Balingasag.

Claveria attained its stature as an independent municipality on July 22, 1950 by virtue of an
Executive Order (H.O.) No. 334 issued by then President Elpidio Quirino.

Today, Claveria is a first class municipality and a fast-developing agricultural town with immense
development potentials. As a producer of high value crops, it is an agro-processing center of

Northern Mindanao and a future ecotourism destination in Misamis Oriental.

‘The immediate passage of this bill — that shall definitely reward and inspite the people of Claveria
for their continuing efforts for progress ~ and is thus earnestly sought.

Approved

REP/JULJETTE T. UY
2" Disteiét, Misamis Oriental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Zloi
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE
KNOWN AS “ARAW NG CLAVERIA”

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

SECTION 1. July 22 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the
. Province of Misamis Oriental in commemoration of its founding

Municipality of Claver
anniversary to be known as “Araw ng Claveria”.

SECTION 2, this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette ot in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
OF REPRESENTATIVES
PeECEIVED
10 AUG 2016

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BILLS “ND INDEX SERVICE

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2024

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cooperatives are among the major pillars of the people empowerment movement.
They have long been acknowledged and regarded as one of the fundamental sources of
economic strength in our country.

Cooperatives play a significant role in our country's local economic development,
especially in rural areas where the absence of large spending power does not attract private
investment to hamess local skills and resources that can uplift the local economy and living
standards besides exporting produce to distant customer locations in cities,

The Philippine Constitution provides for the promotion of growth and viability of
cooperatives as instruments of equity, social justice and economic development under the
principles of subsidiarity and self-help. Under the said principles, the government recognizes
that cooperatives are self-governing entities which shall initiate and regulate their own affairs
to include education, training, research and other support services with the government, giving
assistance when necessary.

Given the importance of cooperatives, it is, therefore, imperative to amend Republic
Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, to provide for a
mandatory appointment of a cooperatives officer in every local government unit in the country.

This bill has been filed during the 16" Congress and subsequently approved on Third
Reading. In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

RELLITA B. SUANSII



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2624

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF A COOPERATIVES OFFICER IN
EVERY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 487,
ARTICLE 17, TITLE V, BOOK 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE “LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

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

SECTION 1. Section 487, Article 17, Title V, Book 3 of Republic Act No. 7160,
otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”, is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Article Seventeen. ~ The Cooperatives Officer
“SEC. 487. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. -
“(a)xxx
“The appointment of the cooperatives officer [is optional]
SHALL BE MANDATORY for the provincial, [and] city AND
MUNICIPAL governments.

“THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT CONCERNED SHALL
HAVE THE OPTION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF A
COOPERATIVES OFFICER OR TO DESIGNATE AN
INCUMBENT OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE
FUNCTIONS OF THE SAID POSITION.

“xxx!

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

Approved,

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HOUS'.(° REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
pate:_27 JUL 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

2054
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of the Duenas-Carvasana-Calinog Road in the
Province of Iloilo into a national road.

‘The Duenas-Carvasana-Calinog Road is a main road connecting the Third (3)
and Fourth (4!) Congressional Districts of lloilo. This road has long been in need of
upgrading, However, the provincial government of Iloilo cannot afford to upgrade said
road, as it is likewise responsible for 688.68 kilometers of provincial roads and 58
bridges of various types. This road will give the Municipality of Duenas and other
neighboring towns in the Fourth (4%) Congressional of Iloilo an alternative route to the
Hoilo International Airport. There is a need to convert this road into a national road, so
that its upgrading could be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and
Highways with the funds of the national government.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is strongly recommended.



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 20 o4

Introduced by Honorable Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE DUENAS-CARVASANA-CALINOG PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

Be it enacted by the S
assembled:

uate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

SECTION 1. The Duenas-Carvasana-Calinog Provincial Road in the
Municipality of Duenas to the Municipality of Calinog, Province of Moilo, is hereby
converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the conversion and upgrading of the road
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways, under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for its upgrading, repair and maintenance, shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.