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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

2)
HOUSE BILL NO. 6922

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Basak in Maasin City, Southern Leyte is a village that sits
in the middle of an agriculture uplands. Its economic activity merely hinges
on the agricultural aspects of its surrounding villages. The absence of a
technical educational institution has limited the technical knowhow of its
residents and has become a drag in its development.

The creation of a technical and vocational high school in the aforesaid
barangay could hopefully improve the technical capabilities of its residents
which in the long term could also improve their economy.

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

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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__6922

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY BASAK, MAASIN CITY, 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 a technical and vocational

high school in Barangay Basak, City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte.

SECTION 2. The Department of Education is hereby mandated to
supervise and provide the necessary administrative requirements and prepare

the rules and regulation for the implementation of this Act.


SECTION 3. The establishment and operation of the institution
created under this Act shall be funded by a regular appropriation to be

included annually in the budget of the Department of Education.

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

publication in the official gazette or in at least two newspapers of general

circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6722 _

Introduced by Honorable Kimi S. Cojuangco

Explanatory Note

The proposed measure seeks to construct a diversion road in the
Municipality of Sison in the 5‘ District of Pangasinan. Such a road
will provide a number of benefits not just for Sison but for the entire
district as well.

The diversion road will lessen the traffic on the Manila North
Road (MNR). It will address critical bottlenecks at the MNR as it
caters to passing through traffic. It will provide easier travel not just
for the people of Sison, but for all motorists as well. The road will also
make travelling easier throughout the municipality, giving the citizens
of Sison greater access to the entire district. This would also mean
easier access to the different municipality and city centers of the
district.

‘The long term economic vision is to tap this corridor by laying an
infrastructure skeletal system of road grids with the diversion road as
the backbone. The development of this economic growth corridor will
also provide a more viable zone for investment that spills from the
older economic growth zones of Central and Western Pangasinan. It is
for these reasons that the construction of the diversion road through
the passage of this measure is highly recommended.

HON. KIMI/S. COJUANGCO


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6722

Introduced by Honorable Kimi S. Cojuangco

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTIION OF A DIVERSION ROAD IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SISON, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO
BE KNOWN AS THE SISON DIVERSION ROAD, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

Be it enacted by the Senate and the 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 diversion road in the
Municipality of Sison, Province of Pangasinan to be known as the Sison
Diversion Road.

SECTION 2. The amount of SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE MILLION
PESOS (Php655,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the construction of
said diversion road. Thereafter such sum as may be necessary for its
continued operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. cls

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Alcohol and Drug Abuse is our country’s most serious national public health problem.
The Dangerous Drugs Board estimates that there are 1.6 million addicts and another
1.8 million occasional drug users in the Philippines. Meanwhile, while there are no
available statistical data on alcohol abuse, it is inarguably prevalent in our country.

Alcohol and drug abuse affects all sectors of our society, rich and poor and regardless
‘of ethnicity in our country. Not only does it affect the abuser himself, but everyone
around him starting from his family, to his community, and ultimately our nation as a
whole. Sadly however, alcohol and drug abuse is obviously a heavier burden among the
poor owing to the sheer lack of access to rehabilitation and treatment centers.

While there are slowly emerging various privately owned and operated alcohol and drug
abuse rehabilitation and treatment centers, they are still scarce and are extremely
costly. Private rehabilitation centers, while well meaning and admittedly seek to serve
humanitarian purposes, tend to be unreachable to some Filipinos owing to their almost
prohibitively expensive fees.

This bill seeks to protect public health, safety and general welfare by mandating the
establishment of public alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment centers in
alll regions throughout the country that will cater to needs of Filipinos who are victims of
alcohol and drug abuse especially indigent ones.

Immediate approval of this proposed legislation is therefore requested

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. o648

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DRUG ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION
AND TREATMENT CENTER IN EVERY REGION OF THE PHILIPPINES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, through the Department of Health (DOH)
jointly with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), a Drug Abuse
and Alcoholism Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in every region in the country.

SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act, specifically for the
establishment, maintenance and operation of the Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers shall be included in the General Appropriations
Act as part of the annual budget of the Department of Health.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete
publication in the Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines fs 2g -
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ee .
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Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6670

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the diversion road in Tacloban City as
Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” T. Romualdez Diversion Road.

Benjamin “Kokoy’ T. Romualdez was a diplomat, local government
executive, educator and a public servant. He passed away on February 21, 2012
and left shining monuments both from his passions for excellence and his vision
for the future. Among his impressive, highly successful projects were the setting
up of educational, medical and health institutions, energy and industrial plants.
vital infrastructure and tourism projects.

He took the initiative for the construction and completion of the diversion
road when he was Governor of Leyte. For his matchless legacies and the
tremendous growth of Leyte, it is but fitting that he be credited and memorialize
his name on the diversion road he caused to build.

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

FERDINAI Mee. ROMUALDEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6670

AN ACT
NAMING THE DIVERSION ROAD IN TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE AS
GOV. BENJAMIN “KOKOY” T. ROMUALDEZ DIVERSION ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Diversion Road in Tacloban City, Leyte shall hereinafter
be known as Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” T. Romualdez Diversion Road

SEC. 2. The 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
the Official Gazette.

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

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Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 666 9

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Introduced by ‘Honorable Leopoldo N, Bataoil

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“This bill seeks to declare March 10 of every year a5 8 specia! non-working
holiday to be known as the “Araw mg mga buntis >

Pregnancy is # fascinating state in 2 woman’s life that is almost impossible to
describe. {ris the state of condition of baving developing embryo or fetus in the body
(uterus), after union of an ovum and spermaiozoon. Tt can ‘also be said that pregnancy is
the period when a woman carries & developing fetus in her uterus up to the time when she
Helivers the baby. During the time when a worn vs pregnant, however, she may be
subjected to several risks. But for most women, pregnancy makes them feel complete,
totally fulfilled, and even happier.

Presidential Proclamation No. 569 was issued by then President Gloria
“Macapagal-Arroyo op March 9, 2004 ‘declaring March 10 as “Araw ng mga Bunsis” in
support to the project of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
(Foundation), Inc. (POGS) This is jn coordination with the ‘Department of Health in
recognizing all pregnant women wbo af considered heroes on their own rights by
bringing another fife into the world.

“The month of March is Women’s Month. Is is befitting that we give emphasis on
the needs of pregnant women during celebration of the “Araw ng niga buntis”. Likewise,
the celebration will provide an opportunity to gather all mothers to be for an informative,
learning, stimulating discussions and interactions

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is highly recommended

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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

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Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo N. Bataoil

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 10 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
PUBLIC HOLIDAY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AS THE “ARAW NG MGA
BUNTIS”

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

SECTION |. March 10 of every is hereby declared as a special non-working
public holiday all over the country to be known as the “Araw ng mye buntis”

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

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
3" Regular Session

6158

House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON. AGAPITO H. GUANLAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On March 21, 1989, Presidential Prociamation No. 33 was issued declaring the month of
May every year as “Farmers and fisherfolk” Month. The proclamation is indeed timely as i
coincides with so many farmers’ and fisherfolk’s celebrations such as the Carabao Festival in
Pililan, Bulacan, the Pahiyas Festival in the Quezon Province and numerous Feasts, all in
celebration of bountiful harvests or fluvial parades in celebration of the year’s good catch . All
these are undoubtedly celebrations in farming and fishery.

Pursuant to this Proclamation are also activities in farming communities such as Harvest
Festivals that local government units celebrate, with gatherings of farmers and fisherfotk
organizations.

However, and except for celebration of feasts, all others are less anticipated or even
ignored.

This Representation has always been cognizant of the roles played by farmers and
fisherfolk but strongly believes that attention afforded to this social class does not even
approach that of the working class who celebrates its day every May 1 each year.

it may be superfluous to delve into exact estimates of the farmers and fisherfolk’s
contribution to the Philippine society and to other nations and societies for that matter. Suffice
it to say that these classes or sectors weigh as much as others in every nation’s purposeful
strides toward building progressive and developed societies.

Thus, the passage of this piece of proposed legislation into law is earnestly sought.

AGAPITO H. GURNLAO-


Repubtic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
3° Regular Session

House eill No.__J 108

Introduced by: HON. AGAPITO H. GUANLAO:

AN ACT DECLARING MAY 15 OF EACH YEAR AS NATIONAL FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK DAY

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby dectared that May 15 of each year as National Farmers and Fisherfotk
Day

a. That May 25, is a Special Non-Working Holiday
SECTION 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect thrity (30) days from the date of its

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

Approved:
Republic of the Philippines H 25 sy 2012
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
Quezon City, Metro Manila iB
Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

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House sii wo. 8418

Introduced by Rep. Reynaldo V. Umali

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the
right to a specdy trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the
tight to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-
judicial, or administrative bodies.” The Judiciary Reorganization Act of
1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding number of courts per
judicial region based on the exigencies cxisting at that time. Twenty
seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

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

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

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

Yh

YYNALDO V. UMALI

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

oi18

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable REYNALDO V. UMALI

AN ACT CREATING FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL TRIAL
COURTS IN THE 2° DISTRICT OF ORIENTAL MINDORO WITH
SEATS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANSUD, BULALACAO, GLORIA,
AND MANSALAY AND ONE (1) ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT WITH SEAT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BONGABONG,
PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO, FURTHER AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,"
AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Municipal Trial Courts in the 2
District of Oriental Mindoro with seats in the municipalities of
Bansud, Bulalacao, Gloria and Mansalay and One (1) additional
Regional Trial Court branch with seat in the Municipality of
Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro in the Fourth Judicial Region, are
hereby created.

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

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

SECTION 4. Sections 14 (h) and 29 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129,
otherwise known.as "The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as
amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent
herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further
amended.


SECTION 5S. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
afler completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._G).2'?

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LORETO LEO S. OCAMPOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to reset the October 2013 synchronized Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections to the second Monday of May 2013 thus
integrating them with the National Elections.

The purpose of this bill is predicated primarily on economic
considerations. In the Philippines, elections have always been costly not
only on the part of the candidate but also on the government.

For the past several elections, the barangay officials including the
Sangguniang Kabataan officials have been actively or discretely involved in
the campaign exercises during political elections, thus contradicting the
spirit and intent of the law to insulate the barangay officials from partisan
politics. During the election period, being “apolitical” is far removed from the
reality.

Hence, it is humbly proposed that the Barangay and Sanggunian
Kabataan Elections be reset on the May 2013.

Wherefore, the urgent passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

LORETO LEO S. OCAMPOS:
Representative
2nd District, Misamis Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
99")

HOUSE BILL No._°“’~ *

Introduced by Honorable LORETO LEO S. OCAMPOS

AN ACT
TO RESET THE DATE OF THE 2013 SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND
SANGGUNIANG KABATAANG ELECTIONS TO THE SECOND MONDAY OF
MAY 2013

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9340, otherwise known as
“AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, RESETTING THE BARANGAY
AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION1. Date of Election. - There shall be
synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections which
shall be held on July 15, 2002. Subsequent synchronized
barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held on the
[last] SECOND Monday of [October 2007] MAY 2013 and every
three (3) years thereafter

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

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

circulation.

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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 618g

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Publishing is one of the instruments of freedom of expression that is
being protected by the constitution. Promoting the business of publishing
could therefore mean promoting freedom. The inclusion of “publishing” as
part of those covered by R.A. No. 9178 will benefit those struggling
publication entities so they could maintain their business and is a way of
promoting the publication business.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO

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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__G 186

Introduced by Representative Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION THREE (3a) OF REPUBLIC ACT 9178 TO INCLUDE
PUBLISHING AS PART OF THOSE CONSIDERED AS BARANGAY MICRO.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (BMBEs)

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

Congress assembled:

1 SECTION 1. Section 3 sub-paragraph (a) of Republic Act No. 9178 is hereby

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amended to read as follows:

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4 to any business entity or enterprise engaged in the production, processing or
5 manufacturing of products or commodities, including agro-processing, trading and
6 services, whose total assets including those arising from loans but exclusive of the land
7 on which the particular business entity's office, plant and equipment are situated, shall
8 not be more than Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000). PUBLISHING OF NEWS OR
9 SIMILAR BUSINESS OF THE SAME ASSETS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED AS BMBE.
10 The above definition shall be subjected to review and upward adjustment by the SMED

“(a) Barangay Micro Business Enterprise, hereinafter referred to as BMBE, refers

W Council, as mandated under Republic Act No. 6977, as amended by Republic Act No.

12 8289."


SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. All laws or parts of any law, orders, rules, and

regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended

accordingly.
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ||
Quezon City i

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regutar Session

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill provides for the changing of the name of the only public
secondary school in the Municipality of Camaligan, the Sto. Tomas National
High School into Camaligan National High School.

Sto. Tomas National High School serves the 13 barangays of the
Municipality of Camaligan and its neighboring municipalities. This current
School Year 2012-2013, it has an enrolment of 1,575 students, more or less.

Its schoo! campus straddles the three (3) barangays of Santo Tomas, San
Lucas and San Jose-San Pablo which has created confusion and jealousy among
these barangays as each claims jurisdiction. Hence, the immediate passage of
this bill is eamestly sought by renaming the school not using a barangay name
but the name of the municipality, Camaligan National High School.

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LUES RJ VILLAFUE


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
@ueson City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF STO. TOMAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF CAMALIGAN, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR TO
CAMALIGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Renaming of a National High School. - The name of Sto.
Tomas National High School in the Municipality of Camaligan, Province of
Camarines Sur is hereby changed to Camaligan National High School: Provided,
That all official communications and signages shall still carry the previous name
of the school placed after its new name for better identification of the school.

SEC. 2. Location of the Main Campus. - The main campus of the
Camaligan National High School shall continue to remain in its present location
in the Municipality of Camaligan, Province of Camarines Sur.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House sino, 6516

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar Pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Abra de flog, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
People. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
Preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Abra de llog, Province of Occidental Mindpro is hereby sought.

MA. AMELITA A, CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House pitno, 6516

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ABRA DE ILOG,
PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of the 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 solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Abra de llog, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 4. This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation

Approved.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Manila 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
THIRD REGULAR SESSION 
House Bill No. 
6500 
Introduced by Representative Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is a highly religious country; the Philippine Constitution and other 
laws respects the beliefs of different religious groups. This respect that the State 
affords to different religious groups can be seen in the various holidays declared by law 
and by act of the President. The declaration of holidays gives members of a particular 
religious group ample time to reflect and celebrate their beliefs; it also allows the entire 
nation to recognize the role of that particular religious group in Philippine society. 
On 2014, the Iglesia Ni Cristo will be celebrating its lOOth Year Anniversary. The 
Iglesia Ni Cristo has millions of members around the country and abroad. Tracing its 
organization in the Philippines, the Iglesia Ni Cristo has contributed a lot to our society. 
In its entire existence, the Iglesia Ni Cristo has lead millions of Filipinos to live uprightly 
and have spiritual enlightenment. As such, it is just proper to recognize the role of the 
Iglesia Ni Cristo in the country by declaring a National Holiday to celebrate its 100th 
Year Anniversary. 
The declaration of July 27, 2014 as a National Holiday, through the passage of a 
Republic Act, will show how the State gives importance and recognition to institutions 
that have contributed a lot to Philippine society. 
Approval of the bill is earnestly sought. 


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Manila 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
SECOND REGULAR SESSION 
6500 
House Bill No. __ 
Introduced by Representative Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr. 
"AN ACT DECLARING 2014, AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN CELEBRATION OF 
THE 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. July 27, 2014 is hereby declared as a day of celebration and a 
National Holiday to recognize the 100t11 Year Anniversary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. 
SECTION 2. July 27, 2014 is hereby declared as a non-working day. All work 
and classes on July 27, 2014 shall be suspended. 
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
APPROVED,
Deputy Executive
Directors,
both of whom shall be appointed
by the Chairperson
of the
Commission,
upon recommendation
by the Board.
ARTICLE III
POLICIES AND STANDARDS IN THE CAREER
EXECUTIVE SYSTEM
SEe.
9. Membership in the Career Executive System. - A person who meets the
academic, leadership, experience and other requirements
and passes the required examination
prescribed by the Board shall be included in the register of CESEs and upon appointment
to
an appropriate
rank in the CES, become an active member
of the CES. A CESE who is
appointed to a position in the CES shall be recommended
for original appointment
to CESO
.
rank by the Board. This process
completes
his/her membership
in the CES. The area of
recruitment
shall be government-wide
with provisions
to allow qualified
or outstanding
persons from outside the government to enter the CES.
SEC. 10. Security of Tenure. - A CES incumbent shall enjoy security oftenure
in the
CES based on eligibility, and shall not be suspended nor dismissed except for cause and with
due process oflaw.
SEC. 11. Compensation. -A CESO shall be compensated
according
to rank and
performance.
In case a CESO occupies a position whose salary grade is higher than that of
his/her rank, he/she shall receive the difference between the salary grade of his/her position
and his/her
rank. The Board, in coordination
with the Commission
and the DBM, shall
develop
and periodically
review
a compensation
plan for CESOs. The employing
agency
shall provide the funds to pay the salary, fringe benefits and allowances of a CESO.
SEe.
12. Rank System in the Career Executive System. -
A CESO
shall be
appointed
in accordance
with a rank system, which shall be established
and determined
by
the Board. Rank classification
shall be based on proven competence
and qualifications
such
as appropriate academic and professional background, broad levels of responsibility
and other
relevant considerations
as may be prescribed by the Board.
SEC. 13. Appointment to Rank. - Only a CESE appointed to a position in the CES,
shall be appointed to rank by the President upon recommendation
by the
Board.
SEC. 14. Promotion in Rank. - The Board shall provide for the criteria which shall
be the basis for promotion in rank. The criteria to be established shall include, but shall not be
limited to, performance,
qualifications,
and proven competence. The Board shall recommend
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Republic of the Phitippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Reguiar Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 629 i

Introduced by Hon. BERNARDO M. VERGARA,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Gregorio del Pilar Road in Baguio City iato a National Road. It traverses
National Roads and consists of 0.060 kilometers. Upon conversion, the road shalt be placed under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Roads provide conveyance and help spur growth and development, making it possible for the
people to strive for and eam progressive gains. From roads we achieve mobility and movement from
place to place, facilitating the flow of economic activity.

Converting this road in Baguio City from City to National Road level will be a tremendous boost
in the effort to upgrade instruments of conveyance for the fruits of progress within the country’s Summer
Capital. As a tourist and educational center, Baguio will be able to apportion road development resources
for equally pressing concems, making it possible for the people to share equitably in the city’s continued
growth.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought,

BERNARDO M. VERGARA



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

6g4
wouseBaLNo._ 8291

Introduced by Hon. BERNARDO M. VERGARA

AN ACT CONVERTING INTO A NATIONAL ROAD THE GREGORIO DEL PILAR ROAD
TRAVERSING NATIONAL ROADS IN BAGUIO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The 0.060 kilometer Gregorio del Pilar Road which traverses National Roads in Baguio City
is hereby converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement of the road shall be charged to the appropriation
of the DPWH under the current General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for its repair, maintenance and continued development shal] be included in the annual GAA.

SECTION 3. The DPWH Secretary shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the
provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon approval and upon publication as provided by law.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 15 0cT 2012

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ae)
House BILLNO.__ C842

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that the state shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
shall take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Section 2 (2) of
the same Article, likewise mandates the State to establish and maintain a system
of free education in the elementary and high school levels.

Mountain Province is among the least privileged areas and still one among
the poorest provinces in the country today. Considering the role of education in
spurring development, the establishment of a national high school especially in
far flung barangays will definitely contribute to the overall development of not
only the residents and the area concerned but also the province as a whole.
Enactment of this measure will definitely help liberate the residents of the
barangay Mabalite, Tadian, Mountain Province and the neighboring barangays

from the shackles of poverty and ignorance by catering to their educational
needs.

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of this earnestly urged.

“JOP


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6642
HOUSE BILL NO. 66

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MABALITE, MUNICIPALITY OF TADIAN MOUNTAIN PROVINCE TO BE KNOWN AS
MABALITE 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 shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Mabalite, Tadian,
Mountain Province to be known as Mabalite National High School

Section 2. The Department of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Mabalite National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

2204
HOUSE BILL NO. 6894

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Use of fossil fuel has been tagged as the biggest contributor to carbon
dioxide emissions that caused global warming. It is therefore sensible to

promote the use of non-fuel consuming bicycles.

Environmental protection is of no doubt a concern for everybody. We a!l
know that when a forest is denuded, it could cause flash floods or landslides.
Elevated carbon dioxide levels can cause global warming and the result is a
devastating climate change. We all seem to be complacent while knowing
the consequences of neglecting the environment but recent calamities like
typhoon and heavy rains that brings unprecedented levels of flooding and
landslides that claimed the lives and properties of many, only heightened our

concern.

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

sate (fil Ch.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City. Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 6894

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
PROMOTING BICYCLE SHARING NATIONWIDE BY GRANTING TAX
EXEMPTION ON THE PURCHASE AND RENTAL FEES OF NON-FUEL
CONSUMING BICYCLES INCLUDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby the policy of the state to protect the

environment by promoting the use of non-fuel consuming bicycles nationwide.

SECTION 2. All purchase or rental fees of non-fuel consuming bicycles and electric

bikes are hereby exempted from all forms of sales tax or similar tax thereof.

SECTION 3. Local Government Units (LGUs) are hereby mandated to grant exemption
on permit and business fees on the construction and operation of Bicycle Sharing
Centers/Clubs costing not more than three million pesos (P3000000) provided that such
place is dedicated to the operation of sharing the use of non-fuel consuming (pedaled) or

electric bicycles to its users and/or members.


SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, rules, regulations. decrees inconsistent with

this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) day after its publication

in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

nouse eit no.__ 9389

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Flash floods hit Metro Manila on 3 of July 2012.

The culprit, it appears, is that some 661 manholes and drainage inlets are
missing if not plugged by private contractors of the Department of Public Works and
Highways while asphalting thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

Manholes and drainage inlets, which if not missing, are otherwise plugged as a
result of asphalting partly contribute to flash floods in that those covered manholes
become no longer accessible for flood control teams to deciog.

Private contractors must therefore be held responsible for this man-made
disaster. In fact, they should be slapped with corresponding fines and penalties like
withholding their retention fees or if they continue with this kind of work, be blacklisted
from conducting government projects.

These manholes aid workers to remove silt and waste that clog canals and
impede the flow of floodwater. Waste deposit buildups are hard to reach resulting in
slow recession of flood water which results in flooding and traffie jams especially during
incessant rains that easily cause floods at gutter-deep leve

It is the intention of this bill to inculcate corporAte social responsibility or| private
contractors doing business with government in projects that are intended to prevent
floods not cause them.

The immediate passage of this measure is tHlere

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

6389
HOUSE BILL NO.__

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING PRIVATE CONTRACTORS IN ROAD RELATED PROJECTS OF
GOVERNMENT FROM PLUGGING MANHOLES AND DRAINAGE INLETS AND
PROVIDING SANCTIONS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Manholes and Drainage Inlets
Preservation Act of 2012”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, all manholes and drainage inlets must be preserved in
major thoroughfares of Metro Manila within the National Capital Region and no
obstruction or plugging should be caused by private contractors of the Department of
Public Works and Highways in road related projects.

SEC. 3. It shall be prohibited for private contractors of the Department of Public
Works and Highways and their sub-contractors in road related projects to otherwise
plug, obstruct, or cause the concreting or asphalting of manholes and drainage inlets.

In case of violation under this Act, the penalty of withholding of retention fees
and/or being blacklisted from conducting government projects shall be slapped against a
private contractor or its sub-contractor found to cover, plug or obstruct existing manholes.
and drainage inlets.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

Approved, vy
Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BiILLNO.__6 5.17

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Calintaan, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Calintaan, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hereby sought.

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMIBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House sitno. _6517

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALINTAAN,
PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of the 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 solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Calintaan, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

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

Approved
Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House sutno. 6514

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of sofar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Pravince of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fisties and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricuttural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. in
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
Produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,

the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and othgr marine products in the
Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hereby sought.

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA.


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6514

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A, CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

‘AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY,
PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate ond House of the 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 solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
Products in the Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
Necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be eharged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryers for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shail be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.