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INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOB

TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the sixteenth (16%) day of January of every
year as a special non-working holiday in the City of Navotas to
commemorate its foundation day anniversary.

Prior to the passage of Republic Act No. 9387 otherwise known as
An Act Converting the Municipality of Navotas into a Highly Urbanized City
to be known as the City of Navotas, which was approved on
10 March 2007, and even as early as 1906, the City of Navotas has been
commemorating its foundation day every January 16. Each year, prior to
its celebration, members of the community, residents and businessmen
alike, inquire with the City Government of Navotas if the 16" of January is a
special holiday. Their query is meritorius considering that the declaration
of a holiday will affect business operations, schools, and work within the
City.

To put an end to these uncertainties, and to allow the people of the
City of Navotas to celebrate and commemorate its foundation day, there is
a compelling need to declare the January 16 of every year as a special non-
working holday in the City of Navotas to commemorate its foundation day
anniversary.

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

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIAN


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

955
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY SIXTEEN OF EVERY YEAR
AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF NAVOTAS.

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

SECTION 1. January sixteen (16) of every year is hereby declared as a
special non-working holding in the City of Navotas to commemorate its

foundation day anniversary.

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

Approved,
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_ Introduced by: HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘This bill seeks to declare January 23, of every year as a Special Non-working Holiday
in the whole province of Bulacan as it marks the commemoration of the anniversary of the
inauguration of the First Philippine Republic which took place at the historic Barasoain
Church in Malolos, Bulacan on January 23, 1899.

Our beliefs and aspirations as a nation united in the pursuits for life, liberty, and
enjoyment of the benefits of our democracy is encapsulated by our rich and noble nistory. It
is but fining and proper that the people of the province of Bulacan be given full opportuni
te celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies. a

‘Approval therefore is eamestly sought.

JOSE ANPONIO R. eee


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO4 76

Introduced by: HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT’ DECLARING JANUARY 23, OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING.
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN

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

SECTION 1. January 23 of every year is herby declared a Special Non-working
Holiday in the Province of Bulacan.

“TION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in any
newspaper of general circulation
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is the key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better
jobs, and ultimately succeed fully in life. Education is very important, and no one
should be deprived of it.

The Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all

This bill seeks to convert the San Antonio High School into the San Antonio
National High School with the end view of promoting quality education as envisioned
by the Constitution as the Municipality of Milaor does not have sufficient funds to
support the needs of the school and its students. Due to this situation, the school
and its students are currently suffering form lack of facilities, materials and qualified
faculty. There is an urgent need, therefore, to pass the burden to the national
government if only to pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of
citizens to quality education

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

961

HOUSE BILL NO..

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN ANTONIO HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
ANTONIO, MUNICIPALITY OF MILAOR, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO
A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SAN ANTONIO 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. Conversion into a National High School. - The San Antonio High School
in Barangay San Antonio, Municipality of Milaor, Province of Camarines Sur is
hereby converted into a national high school to be known as San Antonio National
High School.

Section 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. - All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the San Antonio High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by
the San Antonio National High School.

Section 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operationalization of the San Antonio National High
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriations of the San Antonio High School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for
the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Implementation.- The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette.

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HOUSE BILL NO. 700

Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This Bill, which was previously filed in the 16" Congress, seeks to convert the
Anduyan-Rizal-San Pascual-Asin Road from a Provincial Road to a National
Secondary Road and to provide funds for its improvement, repair and maintenance.

The Province of La Union, being situated between the West Philippine Sea to
the left and the Cordillera mountain ranges to the right, is highly dependent on new
and well-maintained roads that serve not only as trade routes but as passageways to
the beautiful and scenic tourist spots the region has to offer.

The conversion of the Anduyan-Rizal-San Pascual-Asin Road would hasten
access of motorists from Tubao, La Union to Baguio City and Benguet, and vice
versa, providing for a newer and more scenic alternative to Marcos Highway and the
older Kennon Road. Moreover, this Road leads to the famous Asin Hot Springs and
hence would boost the tourism in Asin, inviting more and more tourists not only from
La Union and Benguet but from outside the region.

The passage of this Bill is of urgent concer primarily because the portion of
the Road situated in the Province of Benguet was already converted into a Secondary
National Road by virtue of Republic Act No. 10406, approved in March 19, 2013. The
development that the said Republic Act entails in the Benguet part of the Road will
prove futile should the La Union portion be not given the same consideration.


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

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SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

Second District, La Union


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HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ANDUYAN-RIZAL-SAN PASCUAL-ASIN ROAD FROM
A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Anduyan-Rizal-San Pascual-Asin Road in the Municipality
of Tubao, Province of La Union is hereby converted into a national secondary road
under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

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

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First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. HILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1995, then-President Fidel V. Ramos signed Executive Order No. 266 into law.
The E.O. institutionalized the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs of the
various professional regulatory boards in the Philippines under the supervision of the
Professional Regulation Commission or PRC. It specifically required the completion of the
requirements of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program as a condition for the
renewal of the licenses of professionals in the country.

This provision was repealed by the PRC Modernization Act of 2000.

The repeal is unfortunate in that it ignores the importance of the Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) programs in ensuring that the skills and know-how of our
professionals are constantly upgraded and updated. In this world of fast-paced research and
technological advances, it is imperative that professionals must always keep abreast of
developments in their respective fields. CPE programs are the most effective way to do this
and guarantees more reliable and quality professional service for our people. Therefore, the
restoration of the CPE requirement as a condition for the renewal of professional licenses is
needed more than ever.

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

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

548

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDRO

AN ACT
IMPOSING THE COMPLETION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAMS ADOPTED BY
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARDS AS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
FOR THE RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

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

SECTION 1. Alll professional regulatory boards (PRBs) under the supervision and
control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shall adopt and institutionalize a
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program for their respective professions;

SEC. 2. The completion of the requirements of the Continuing Professional
Education Programs adopted by the PRBs shall be imposed as a mandatory requirement for
the renewal of professional licenses;

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause ~ All laws inconsistent with the provisions of this Act,
including Section 20 of Republic Act No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000)
insofar as it withdrew completion of CPE requirements as a pre-requisite for the renewal of
professional licenses, are deemed modified or repealed;

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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House Bill No. 1 BiLLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Hon. Karlo A. B. Nograles and Hon. Jericho Jonas B. Nograles

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to exempt electricity produced and sold by power generation companies in
Mindanao from value-added tax. amending for the purpose Republic Act no. 8424, otherwise
known as the “Tax Reform Act of 1997.” as amended.

Value-added tax or VAT is a tax on consumption levied on the sale or lease of goods.
properties or services in the Philippines. VAT is an indirect tax which may be passed on to the buyer
or lessee and. as such, a burden shouldered by the end consumer.

The current power crisis in Mindanao is a bane for people in the region as the situation
substantially lessens their productivity and earning capacity. In times of unabated price increases of
fuel. food and other commodities. it is the duty of Congress to provide economic relief to the
people. Removing VAT on electricity is one of the most viable options for Congress to act on and
provide immediate economic relief for all households in Mindanao.

Whatever revenue losses that might be suffered by the government will not only be offset by
the increased purchasing power for all households in Mindanao but will also allow cheaper
production costs. redounding to a more robust and equitable economy.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

HON. KARLO A. B. NOGRAL| HON. JERT J . NOGRALES



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__"22'7

Introduced by Hon. Karlo A. B. Nograles and Hon. Jericho Jonas B. Nograles

AN ACT
INCLUDING THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY BY POWER GENERATION
COMPANIES IN MINDANAO IN THE EXEMPTION FROM VALUE-ADDED TAX,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “TAX REFORM ACT OF 1997” AS AMENDED, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Paragraphs (s) of Section 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code. as
amended. is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 109. Exempt Transactions. — The following shall be exempt from the
value-added tax:

XXX XXX XXX

(s) Sales by electric cooperatives duly registered with the Cooperative
Development Authority or National Electrification Administration, AND POWER
GENERATION COMPANIES IN MINDANAO, relative to the generation and
distribution of electricity as well as their importation of machineries and equipment.
including spare parts, which shall be directly used in the generation and distribution
of electricity:

XXX XXX XXX"
Section 2. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

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

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines |
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Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

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House BillNo,__9°°

Introduced by Representative Tobias “Toby” M. Tiangco

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On July 24, 2006, Republic Act No. 9387 otherwise known as the Charter of the City of
Navotas was enacted. Section 55 of the said Charter provides that the City of Navotas shall
remain within the jurisdiction of the Office of the City Prosecutor of Malabon City, which shall
be known as the Office of the City Prosecutor of Malabon and Navotas.

On November 15, 2012, however, Republic Act No. 10299 was enacted creating
additional three (3) branches of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and two (2) additional
Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) in the City of Navotas

As a result, R.A. No. 9387 which provides that the City of Navotas shall remain within
the jurisdiction of the Office of the City Prosecutor of Malabon City is no longer feasible upon
the enactment of R.A. No. 10299 which created courts within the City of Navotas.

Having its own prosecution office, the City of Navotas will be able to comply with the
Constitutional mandate of speedy disposition of cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or
administrative body as enshrined in Article III, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constituion

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly req/ested.

Tobias “Toby” M. Tiangc

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
30

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Tobias “Toby” M. Tiangco

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 55 OF THE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9387 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NAVOTAS

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

SECTION 1. Section 55 of Article VIII of the Republic Act No. 9387 otherwise known.

as the Charter of the City of Navotas shall now be read as follows:

“SEC 55. The Office of the City Prosecution and Public Schools Division. —- THE
CITY OF NAVOTAS SHALL HAVE ITS OWN OFFICE OF THE CITY
PROSECUTOR WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
PROSECUTOR OF NAVOTAS. x x x"

SEC. 2 Implementation. - The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall implement this Act within thirty

(30) days from its effectivity.

SEC. 3 Effectivity. - 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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REGISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL NO. BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

INTRODUCED BY GABRIELA WOMEN’S PARTY
Representatives EMMI A. DE JESUS and ARLENE D. BROSAS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Legal separation is one of the existing tools under the Family Code of the Philippines
whereby a women suffering from an abusive spouse can opt to use to get out of an
atrocious relationship. It will not dissolve the marriage, yet it will give a sort of relief to
the aggrieved party.

Amending certain provisions on legal separation will give women and their children
additional State protection consistent to Republic Act No. 9262, otherwise known as
the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. While the
proposed amendments shall apply to both spouses, more women will benefit from
the measure since they comprise the majority of the reported victims of violence
within the typical Filipino family home.

This measure proposes to amend Article 55 (1), (5) and (6) under the grounds for
legal separation. Amendment to Article 55 (1) is to consider not only the number of
times violence is perpetrated but also the severity or gravity of the violence
committed, while amendments to Article 55 (5) & (6) are additional grounds related
and equated to the previously considered marriage offenses.

It is with hope that this measure be considered, consistent to the Magna Carta of

Women, in order to attain substantive protection and enhancement to the right of all
Filipinos to human dignity.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 99

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES
EMMI A. DE JESUS and ARLENE D. BROSAS

AN ACT EXPANDING THE GROUNDS FOR LEGAL SEPARATION, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 55 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 55 of the Family Code of the Philippines is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“Article 55. A petition for legal separation may be filed on any of the following
grounds:

(1) SERIOUS PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE, repeated physical
violence or grossly abusive conduct directed against the petitioner, a
common child, or a child of the petitioner;

(2) Physical violence or moral pressure to compel the petitioner to change
religious or political affiliation;

(3) Attempt of respondent to corrupt or induce the petitioner, a common child,
or a child of the petitioner, to engage in prostitution, or connivance in such
corruption or inducement;

(4) Final judgment sentencing the respondent to imprisonment of more than
six years, even if pardoned;

(5) Drug addiction, habitual alcoholism OR EXCESSIVE GAMBLING of the
respondents;

(6) Lesbianism, homosexuality OR BISEXUALITY of the respondent;

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SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

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Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Baan Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-Magallanes (Agusan del
Norte Road) — NRJ- Butuan City ~ Cagayan de Oro- Iligan Road into a Secondary
National Road.

Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce, The Baan
Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-Magallanes (Agusan del Norte Road) — NRJ- Butuan City —
Cagayan de Oro- Iligan Road provides that vital link for efficient transportation of goods
and services to strategic destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of
Agusan del Norte and other parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of
embarkation and disembarkation and the provincial and city centers. The whole stretch of
the road encompasses two different regions and number of local government units

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province and
the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent concern on
the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are unable to meet
the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road. This has resulted in the
bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact on the economic and
commercial activities in the affected areas.

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the Baan Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-
Magallanes (Agusan del Norte Road) ~ NRJ- Butuan City - Cagayan de Oro- Iligan Road
into a Secondary National Road has become imperative. The passage of this bill is
therefore most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

25

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE BAAN RIVERSIDE-BANZA-
GUIASAN- MAGALLANES (AGUSAN DEL NORTE) ROAD-NRJ-BUTUAN
CITY-CAGAYAN DE ORO-ILIGAN ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Baan Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-Magallanes (Agusan del Norte
Road) - NRJ- Butuan City - Cagayan de Oro- Iigan Road is hereby converted into a
National Secondary Road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the DPWH 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 Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
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‘Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL nP377

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

School teachers perform their duties in ways that define them as compassionate
members of the society. For the most part, they make out-of-pocket purchases on
educational tools/materials integral to their pedagogical function. This they customarily
do for the sake of their students. They develop parental love and concern for their
students that they would not mind spending for them. Deplorably, they are among the
state workers who are least compensated.

‘sacrifice that they make for the sake of their students.

The immediate passage of this timely bill is thus most earnestly sought,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

6377

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING TEN PERCENT DISCOUNT TO ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL
TEACHERS ON ALL THEIR EDUCATION RELATED PURCHASES

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 “School Teachers Discount
Privileges Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be granted ten percent (10%) discount on all
education-related purchases of all public and private school teachers.

SEC. 3. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this,
Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. BN83

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

‘The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general,

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 6083

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING LACSON EXTENSION ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. LACSON EXTENSION ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. 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 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 orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,

REP. GRI G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City
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First Regular Session

6085

House Bill No.

Introduced by: REP. SUHARTO T. MANGUDADATU

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an additional Regional Trial Court to be stationed in the
Municipality of Isulan, Province of Sultan Kudarat.

‘The First Congressional District of Sultan Kudarat Province is comprised of five (5)
municipalities and one (1) city in its jurisdiction. The number of cases filed in the province’s
trial court has risen considerably due to the fact that the court salas assigned to hear these cases.
are very limited.

The hapless condition to have these cases heard is considerably reduced to what we call
a snail pace delivery of justice. This is certainly what we call as justice delayed, justice denied

In order for us to attain and provide a speedy delivery and resolution of cases, there is
a strong need to establish an additional Regional Trial Court to be established in the
Municipality of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat Province.

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

TO T. MANGUDA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular ion

House Bill No. 6085

Introduced by: REP. SUHARTO T. MANGUDADATU

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL TRIAL CPOURT IN THE PROVINCE OF SULTAN
KUDARAT TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ISULAN, FURTHER
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (I) OF BATAS
PAMBANSA BLG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION I. An additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in the Municipality
of Isulan, Province of Sultan Kudarat is hereby created in the Twelfth Judicial Region.

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

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

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

consistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,_ 6998

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Tawantawan Elementary School located in Barangay Tawantawan,
Baguio District, Davao City to be known as Aglay Ayag Elementary School.

‘Aglay Ayag refers to the late Rosalia “Aglay” Ayag-Gutierrez, a member of the Lumad
community and one of the most respected tribal leaders representing the Bagobo tribe during her time.
She helped out resolved difficulties and conflicts among the indigenous communities in Barangay
Tawantawan and the neighboring areas, thus avoiding the occurrence of physical aggression or
violence. When she became Barangay Captain of Tawantawan, she campaigned for the promotion of
education for the youths and the marginalized sectors. On April 1956, she donated to the City
Government of Davao a parcel of land containing of more or less ten thousand square meters primarily
to be used as a school site which became the Tawantawan Elementary School.

‘The renaming of Tawantawan Elementary School to Aglay Ayag Elementary School is a fitting
tribute to a public servant who endeavored to make public education accessible thereby making
personal success and good citizenry well within everyone’s reach.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

nitro T. UNGAB


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

‘Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6998

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT RENAMING THE TAWANTAWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY

TAWANTAWAN, BAGUIO DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS AGLAY AYAG
ELEMENTARY 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 renamed the Tawantawan Elementary School located at Barangay
Tawantawan, Baguio District, Davao City to be known as Aglay Ayag Elementary School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall continuously include in the Department’s program
the operationalization of the Aglay Ayag Elementary School, the funding of which shall be included in
the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

6874

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

The ideal international classroom-to-student ratio is 1:35. To achieve this, the
Department of Education (DepEd) stated that more than 50,000 additional
classrooms are still needed. And to construct these additional classrooms, a bigger
budget is required. The proposed 2010 budget that DepEd asked for is P370 billion,
but instead, their 2010 budget is only P172.84 billion. This is not enough to solve all
the problems of education sector, let alone the construction of additional classrooms.

In order to remedy the situation, the DepEd has to look for other ways to
solve their problem on classroom shortage.

With this in mind, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
secretary Ramon Paje proposed to donate to the DepEd confiscated wood products
for the construction of classrooms instead of auctioning it off where in some
instances, the wood products are bought by the illegal loggers themselves.

The DENR said that they have on hand some 1.37 million board feet of
confiscated wood products. These wood products would go a long way in helping
solve the problem of classroom shortage in the country.

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

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

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House Bill No.
AN ACT

MANDATING THAT ALL ILLEGAL WOOD PRODUCTS CONFISCATED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES BE DONATED
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BE USED FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOM, TABLES, CHAIRS AND OTHER SCHOOL
FACILITIES.

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

SECTION 1. Deciaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to ensure that all its
citizens received quality education in an atmosphere which is conducive to learning,

SEC. 2. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hereby
mandated to donate all illegal wood products confiscated to the Department of
Education.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) is, in tum, mandated to use all the
wood products donated by the DENR for the construction of classrooms, tables,
chairs and other school facilities.

SEC. 4, The DENR and the DepEd shall promulgate the rules and regulations
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall
remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and regulations,
executive or administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
Publication in al least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

6207

HOUSE BILL NO." *

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a sports complex in the Capital City of Maasin
Province of Southern Leyte to be known as the Southern Leyte Sports Academy
that shall be constituted as the primary sports development and training center for
athletes, coaches and other sports personnel in Southern Leyte and the neighboring
town thereat.

The proposed location shall be identified by the City Government of
Maasin City, Southern Leyte or by the Philippine Sports Commission as they may
see it fit and proper.

It is envisioned in this bill that the Philippine Sports Commission will take
a strong role in supporting and guiding the Provincial Government of Southern
Leyte in establishing the academy as well as promoting its programs and assisting
technically in its operations.

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

SZ Cn

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6207

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE SOUTHERN LEYTE SPORTS ACADEMY IN THE
CAPITAL CITY OF MAASIN IN SOUTHERN LEYTE 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 in the capital City of Maasin,
Southern Leyte a sports academy to be known as the Southern Leyte Sports
Academy which shall be constituted as the primary sports development and
training center for the whole province of Southern Leyte and the neighboring

towns thereat.

SECTION 2. The Provincial Government of Southern Leyte in
coordination with the Philippine Sports Commission(PSC), shall take the

necessary steps to upgrade, improve and moderize existing facilities,


equipment and personnel and incorporate or consolidate them into the newly

created sports academy.

The Provincial Government of Southern Leyte in coordination with
the PSC shall create the necessary training programs and competitions, as
well as the systems by which the facilities are maintained and managed in

order to accomplish the objectives and purpose of this Act.

SECTION 3. The establishment and operation of this project shall be
funded by the provincial government of Southern Leyte, funds that may be
available for allocation by the district representative or by other legislators
and/or such funds as may be granted by the PSC, or by the Office of the
President. In addition, grants and endowments may be obtained from local or

foreign sources intended for sports development.

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

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6273

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Each year thousands of Southern Leyte residents must travel long distances in
order to avail of the services of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) more
particularly on the issuance and renewal of passports. The reason for this sad fact is
the absence of a passport office in the capital City of Maasin, Souther Leyte.

To address this problem, a passport issuing office of the DFA must be establish
in Maasin City to serve the residents of the Province of Southern Leyte.

In view of the foregoing, we therefore, earnestly appeal for the passage of this

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 62:73

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PASSPORT ISSUING OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DFA) IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby establish a passport issuing office of the Department
of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Maasin City, Province of Southern Leyte.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Department of Foreign
Affairs (DFA).

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6877

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of a national highway from Sitio
Dumaguing, Brgy. East Poblacion to Sitio Dilimbayan, in the Municipality of Balo-I, to be
known as the Balo-I Bypass Road.

Traffic congestion in the Municipality of Balo-I has been a long-time problem in the
Province of Lanao del Norte, especially since it is situated between Iligan City and Marawi
City in the Province of Lanao del Sur.

‘The proposed road construction will provide an alternative to road users as they will no
longer pass by the town proper of Balo-I, thereby cutting travel time from Iligan City to Marawi
City as well as ease traffic congestion in the poblacion and commercial district.

Furthermore, the proposed highway will also facilitate the movement of government
troops and emergency response teams in times of emergencies.

In view of the foregoing premises, the prompt approval of this measure is earnestly
sought and recommended.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6877

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BALO-I, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE BALO-I BYPASS ROAD 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 constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a national highway from Sitio Dumaguing, Brgy. East Poblacion
to Sitio Dilimbayan, in the Municipality of Balo-I, to be known as the Balo-I Bypass Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways. Thereafter,
such amount as may be necessary for the maintenance of the national highway shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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House Bill No. 6866

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Jet. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR)
— Corrales Street — North Divisoria Road in Cagayan de Oro City from a fad toa
national road.

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of expansion, repair and
rehabilitation to accommodate the ever increasing volume of vehicles using said road.
With its improvement, easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials
for commercial and industrial development would be realized.

With its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is eamestly requested.

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES H
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 8866

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JCT. BUKIDNON CAGAYAN DE ORO ILIGAN ROAD (BCIR) —
CORRALES STREET — NORTH DIVISORIA ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) — Corrales
Street — North Divisoria Road is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,