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Republic of the Phili
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3935

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO D, PACQUIAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Baluntay-Domolok-Tamban-Nagpan Road in the
Municipalities of Alabel and Malungon, Province of Sarangani into a national secondary road.

This road stretches from Barangay Baluntay and traverses Barangay Domolok in the
Municipality of Alabel, then connects to Barangay Tamban and finally to Barangay Nagpan in the
Municipality of Malungon. Serving as a crucial link between the two municipalities, the existing
road is in much needed repair because the provincial government cannot provide the necessary
funds for its maintenance. If converted, the usefulness of the road will be enhanced, thereby
spurring the economic activity and tourism in the area, The convenience and safety of the
commuting public will also be assured.

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



CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES)
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
3935

HB. No.

BY REPRESENTATIVE ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BALUNTAY-DOMOLOK-TAMBAN-NAGPAN ROAD IN
THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ALABEL AND MALUNGON, PROVINCE OF
SARANGANI INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION I. The Baluntay-Domolok-Tamban-Nagpan Road in the Municipalities of
Alabel and Malungon, Province of Sarangani is hereby converted into a national secondary road,

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

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

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

Approved,
ijUUSE IF REPRE
RECCIVED

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3234

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B, BOLILIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

ry of Deeds of Batangas in the

This bill seeks to establish a branch office of the Reg
Municipality of Rosario, Batangas Province

The purpose is twofold: one, it aims to bring the delivery of services closer to the people
of the fast developing municipalities that comprise the 4" District of Batangas, namely: Ibaan,
Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan, and Taysan; and two, it aims to decongest the
Registry of Deeds of Batangas located in Batangas City. The combined population of these
cond to first class municipalities is approximately 400,000. ‘The 4" District is home to several
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power plants, agri-tourism, and other agriculture related industries.

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In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment and apy oa
sought

LANDY LILIA
Represe) ave
4" District, Batangas

ENT ATIVES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular

House Bill No8 23 4

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INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA.

AN ACT
HING A BRANCH OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF
BATANGAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a branch office of the Registry of Deeds of Batangas
in the Municipality of Rosario, Province of Batangas,

SEC, 2. The branch office shall be headed by a Deputy Register of Deeds to be appointed by the
Secretary of Justice upon the recommendation of the Administrator of the Land Registration
Authority. The Deputy Register of Deeds shall be assisted by a staff to be appointed by the
Administrator of the Land Registration Authority.

SEC. 3,The Secretary of Justice shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
fictive implementation of this Act

. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be charged
against the appropriations of the Department of Justice under the current budget. Thereafter, such
amount as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the said branch office of the
Registry of Deeds of Batangas shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

. 5. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
1 Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved
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Republic of the Philippines / 3 RECELI
"Sone, 14 SEP 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
Quezon City \

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3614

Introduced by Representative Joel Mayo Z. Almario

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide free legal assistance to any member of the Armed Forces
of the Philippines who is facing charges before the prosecutor’s office, court,
administrative or any competent body due to an incident related to the performance of his
official duty.

Section 5 of Article XVI of the Constitution provides that:

“Professionalism in the armed forces and adequate remuneration
and benefits of its members shall be a prime concern of the State. xxx”

Members of our military force are sacrificing their lives for the preservation of
peace and order in our country. Their duties require them to be in dangerous places and
perform dangerous tasks, they put their lives on the line everyday to protect our people,
freedom, and institutions. In performing their duties, they are at risk of sometimes being
accused of harassments, human rights violations, and other baseless accusations.

This measure aims to provide support to our military personnel when they are
charged or prosecuted in court for an offense arising from an incident related to the
performance of their duties. This bill will provide free legal assistance to protect their
rights. This will encourage them to perform their duties more courageously and more
effectively.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3614

Introduced by Honorable Joel Mayo Z. Almario

AN ACT
PROVIDING FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES WHO IS FACING CHARGES
BEFORE THE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, COURT, ADMINISTRATIVE
OR ANY COMPETENT BODY, DUE TO AN INCIDENT RELATED TO
THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTY

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

SECTION 1. The Secretary of Justice or the Chief of Staff of the Armed
Forces of Philippines (AFP) may authorize lawyers of their respective agencies
to provide free legal assistance to any member of the AFP who is facing before
the prosecutor's office, the court or any competent body, a charge or charges
arising from any incident which is related to the performance of official duty:
Provided, That government lawyers so authorized shall have the power to
administer oaths: Provided, further, That in such cases, when necessary, as
determined by the Chief of Staff of the AFP, a private counsel may be provided

at the expense of the Government.


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SEC. 2. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the
Secretary of Justice and the Chief of Staff of the AFP shall jointly promulgate
rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

18 AUG 2016

DATE:

| RECENVED

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

BILLS AND INDEX SERVI

House Bill No. 3138
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Cuyapo,
Province of Nueva Ecija.

The Municipality of Cuyapo is one of the nine municipalities composing the First
Legislative District of Nueva Ecija, and is the farthest municipality from the provincial
capital, resulting to limited options for skills training and the like for marginalized
individuals in the municipality. The time and expenses incurred just to travel to the
nearest TESDA training center is onerous enough, not to mention that ina municipality
with many families coming from the low income bracket, this is enough to discourage
them from pursuing their ambitions of securing employment and become economically
stable.

This bill aims to provide opportunities for the marginalized individuals of the
municipality to pursue vocational and technical skills to become economically stable,
globally competitive and productive members of society.

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

ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

OF REPRESENTATIVES



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3138

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B, Suansing

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CUYAPO, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality
of Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija under the supervision of the TESDA.

SECTION 2. The TESDA Training and Accreditation Center shall provide
technical and vocational skills development programs designed to enhance the
knowledge, skills, attitude and work values of marginalized individuals in order to
better prepare them to engage in gainful employment and entrepreneurship

SECTION 3. The TESDA Regional Office Il, in consultation with the
Municipality of Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija, shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. The TESDA Director-General shall include in its programs the
establishment of the TESDA Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of
Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside from
any available local revenue an amount deemed appropriate for its operationalization.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
HOUSE WF REPRESENTATIVES

RECENVED
5 SEP 2016

DATE

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE}
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TRATION UNIT
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS | BILLS ant ‘NDI ¥ SERVICE
First Regular Session oo

3463

HOUSE BILL No.

REPRESENTATIVE MAGNOLIA ROSA C. ANTONINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Municipality of Papaya in the Municipality of Nueva Ecija
came into existence by virtue of Public Act No. 2771 on March 10, 1917.

Forty years later or on June 20, 1957, Congress, without due
consultation and plebiscite, changed the name of the said municipality to
Municipality of General Tinio by virtue of Republic Act No. 1665

However, many residents, particule
of the existing Municipality of Gen
municipalities, continue to refer to it
Papaya instead of the name of the existing municipality. In fact, there
were even al attempts to change the name at the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan but the action did not materialize due to lack of funds to
cover the expenses for the plebiscite as required under Section 13 (g) of
Republic Act No. 7160 as amended, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991,

the senior citizens, not only
‘al Tinio but also of other
original name, Municipality of

This bill therefore seeks to answer the persistent clamor of the
people of the locality to revert the name of the Municipality of General
‘Tinio in the Province of Nueva Ecija to its original name, the Municipality
of Papaya to put the issue to rest and move on

‘The foregoing reasons warrant the immediat@mgproval of this bill.

MAGNOLIA ROSA C. ANTONINO
Representative
Fourth District, Nueva Ecija



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Seapipa 3

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE MAGNOLIA ROSA C. ANTONINO

AN ACT
REVERTING THE NAME OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GENERAL TINIO
IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA TO ITS ORIGINAL NAME, THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PAPAYA

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

SECTION 1. The name of the Municipality of Gen
Province of Nueva Ecija is hereby re
Municipality of Papaya

ral Tinio in the
ted to its original name, the

SEC. 2. Republic Act No. 1665 and all other laws, decrees,
executive orders, and rules and regulations, which ar
this Act, are hereby amended, repealed or modified ac

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

309

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No database yet exists that readily provides immediate, helpful, and reliable information when it
comes to matters of record involving police shootings and other deaths in law enforcement
custody.

This, for example, includes those who are killed by police during a stop, arrest, or other
interaction. It may have to likewise include those who die in jal or prison. Such information or
details to be fully useful should include gender, age, and other circumstances surrounding the
death. In other words, it is of great importance that police departments shall henceforth now be
required to count how many people they shoot, in aid of legislation.

One of the best approaches to reform the police has to start with the availability of such
information and this database from local police departments should form the basis of national
database on police shootings and other deaths resulting from law enforcement custody or
interaction, as the case may be.

This same database shall be useful in formulating outcomes toward lucing the

programming of reforms to be made and resources to be distribut
and historical police data.

The immediate passage of this measure is hence strongly sou


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

98

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnit stelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A RELIABLE NATIONAL DATABASE OF POLICE SHOOTINGS AND
OTHER DEATHS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT CUSTODY THEREBY INSTITUTING REFORM
MEASURES TOWARD REDUCTION OF SUCH SHOOTINGS/DEATHS AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘National Database of Police Shootings Act’
of 2016."

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be established a National Database of Police Shootings and
Other Deaths in Law Enforcement Custody. Such data generally refer to police shootings and
‘other deaths in law enforcement custody but shalll likewise include those who are killed by police
during a stop, arrest, or other interaction. Moreover, it may have to include those who die in jail
or prison.

SEC. 3. In carrying out the provisions of this Act, all police departments shall henceforth
establish a database on a quarterly basis of the appurtenant information as vital basis of public
policy.

SEC. 4, Under this Act, the Philippine National Police shall be responsible for the
preparation of an annual National Database of such appurtenant information for submission to
Congress in aid of policy and toward an effective reduction on its incidence/occurrence.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
TATIVES
RECENCH
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15 This Bill seeks to declare September 11 of every year as a special non-

16 working holiday in the province of La Union, to be known as “President
17 Ferdinand Marcos Day”.

19 In recognition of the great and unparalleled contributions of Former
20 President Ferdinand Emmanuel E. Marcos, Sr. not only to the Philippines, but
21 more particularly to the Province of La Union, it is just befitting to set aside a day
22 of commemoration to a dignified statesman and honourable fellow Ilocano.

24 Former President Marcos was born on 11 September 1917 and it is in this
25 regard that the declaration of the “President Ferdinand Marcos Day” be
26 conferred on the same date as that of the Former President Marcos’ date of birth.

28 For the people of La Union, Former President Marcos has served as an
29 exemplary fellow Ilocano with his display of extraordinary brilliance and great
30 leadership, presentation of countless programs for development in nation
31 building, infrastructure, social services, and upliftment of the Philippines as a
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In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3413

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. VINI NOLA A. ORTEGA

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION, TO BE KNOWN AS “PRESIDENT
FERDINAND MARCOS DAY”.

SECTION 1. September 11 of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the Province of La Union in commemoration of Former
President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr.’s date of birth, to be known as “President
Ferdinand Marcos Day’.

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

Approved
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HOCCIVED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

First Regular Session

No. 8428

House Bi

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M, Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mindanao Central Sanitarium, formerly known as Zamboanga Leprosarium was
created pursuant to Executive Order No. 392 dated 1930. It has a 450 authorized bed
capacity that caters leprosy patients and their families with intercurrent disease and
complications and a 13-bed capacity for general health care services. It is also the
catchment and area responsibility for custodial care of hansenites patients covering the
entire Mindanao.

Department Order No. 77 dated February 17, 1994 was issued increasing the
role of the sanitarium whereby it also provides general health care services. This dual
role of providing general health care services and custodial care has put a drain on the
sanitarium’s limited resources, both financial and manpower.

Furthermore, Department Order No. 375-5 dated July 26, 1994 expanded the
legal mandate of the sanitarium where the latter was conceptualized as part of the DOH
Hospital Upgrading Plan

To better serve the increasing number of patients both for leprosy services and
general health care services, it is imperative that the present Mindanao Central
Sanitarium be upgraded into a Level 3 hospital with 300-bed capacity for general
services in order to assume the role of maintaining the purpose and objective of
providing better and improved health care for the entire region

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

MANUEL Jos} ALIPE
Representative, 2" Dig


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

3425

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN Al
UPGRADING THE MINDANAO CENTRAL SANITARIUM INTO A
TERTIARY LEVEL HOSPITAL AND INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY
FOR GENERAL CARE SERVICES TO THREE HUNDRED (300),
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Mindanao Central Sanitarium located in Pasobolong, Zamboanga
City is hereby upgraded into a tertiary level hospital and the authorized bed capacity
for general care services increased to three hundred (300)

SEC. 2. The Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of
Budget and Management and the Mindanao Central Sanitarium, shall determine the
additional staff plantilla to be created pursuant to this Act

SEC. 3. The increase in bed capacity of the Mindanao Central Sanitarium to
three hundred (300) beds for general care services shall be implemented for a period of
not more than four (4) years from the approval of this Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
LiOURIVED
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care _3 1 AUG 2016

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3397

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE SALVIO B. FORTUNO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the road which stretches from the boundary of
Iriga City and the Municipality of Buhi, passing through Barangays Sta, Justina
and Lourdes and ending at the Municipal Hall of Buhi, all in the Province of
Camarines Sur otherwise known as the Maximo Noble, Sr. Highway as a national
road

The said road known as the Maximo Noble. Sr. Highway pursuant to
Republic Act No. 9687 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on August
4, 2009 measures 8.617 kilometers in the computation of national road length. It
is a vital road network which is connected to the Gov. Felix O. Alfelor, Sr.
National Highway in going to popular tourist destinations in the Province of Albay.

It is unfortunate however, that like Gov. Felix O. Alfelor, Sr. National
Highway, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) did not include
this vital road network in their inventory of national roads and therefore, no fund
is allocated for its improvement, repair and maintenance annually. Neither did the
Province of Camarines Sur consider this a provincial road in view of its
nomenclature as a national highway.

Under this situation, this important road network will effectively be
abandoned as both the Province of Camarines Sur and the DPWH will not
allocate funds for its improvement, repair and maintenance

Through this measure, the improvement, repair and maintenance of the
aforementioned road network will be done by the DPWH

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of ths bill

SALMO B. FORTUNO
resentative
Fifth District, Camarines Sur

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _ 3397

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE SALVIO B. FORTUNO

AN ACT
DECLARING THE ROAD FROM THE BOUNDARY OF IRIGA CITY AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BUHI, PASSING THROUGH BARANGAYS STA. JUSTINA
AND LOURDES AND ENDING AT THE MUNICIPAL HALL OF BUHI, ALL IN
THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
MAXIMO NOBLE, SR. HIGHWAY PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9687
AS A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The road starting from the boundary of Iriga City and the
Municipality of Buhi, passing through Barangays Sta. Justina and Lourdes and
ending at the Municipal Hall of Buhi, all in the Province of Camarines Sur
otherwise known as the Maximo Noble, Sr. Highway pursuant to Republic Act
No. 9687 is hereby declared as a national road

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 complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
circulation,

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No3986

ileen” Ermita-Buhain

Introduced by Hon. Elenita Milagros “

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to convert the existing Land Transportation Office (TO) Extension
Office located in the Municipality of Balayan, Province of Batangas into a Regular LTO
District Office to serve the licensing and vehicle registration needs of drivers and vehicle
owners in Western Batangas,

Centrally located in the First District of Batangas (Westem Batangas) which consists
of eight (8) municipalities, Balayan LTO Extension Office caters to the ever increasing motor
vehicle registrations and driver's license applications. Realizing the need to effectively carry
out the efficient delivery of government service, in terms of licensing, registration of motor
vehicles and the need for a competent number of human resource to address such services, |
initiated the filing of this bill.

Thus, the objective of this bill is to ensure that urgent and vital services to our motoring
public are efficiently delivered.

In view of the foregoing premises, approval of this bill is eamestly sought

ELENITA MILAGROS “EILE|

:RMITA ~ BUHAIN


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRE

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no 3986

Introduced by Hon. E * Ermita-Buhain ,

nita Milagros “Eileen

“AN ACT.

\D TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) LOCATED IN

OFFICE OF BALAYAN, BATANGAS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

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

Section 1. The Extension Office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the
Municipality of Balayan, Batangas, is hereby converted in a Regular LTO District Office, to
known as the LTO District Office of Balayan, Batangas.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately
include in the Department's program, the operationalization of a Regular LTO District Office
in the Municipality of Balayan, Batangas, the initial funding of which shall be charged against
the current year’s appropriation of the Balayan LTO Extension Office located in the
Municipality of Balayan, Batangas. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
continued operation of the Regular LTO District Office shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall promulgate the
rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act

Section 3. Hffectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) da
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

s after its publication

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Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS an RVICE

INDEX

HOUSE BILL NO8415

Introduced by

REPRESENTATIVE GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

EXPLANATORY N

This bill seeks to convert the Maghaway-Tapul Road, a Barangay Road to a

National Road and to provide funds for its improvement, repairs and maintenance.

The Maghaway-Tapul Road lies in the City of Talisay, Cebu, connects and
stretches up to camp 7, Minglanilla. Upland folks, residents, commuters utilizing
tricycles and motorcycles for hire are mostly dependent in the access of this Road.
Likewise it serves as trade routes as it constituents entrance and exit to the Talisay
City National Road and Camp 7, Minglanilla, vice-versa. Beneficiaries are

thousands of population within and along Maghaway-Tapul Road.

Thus, The passage of this bill is of urgent concern.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRE! TATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

re
HOUSE BILL no 8415

Introduced by

REPRESENTATIVE GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MAGHAWAY-TAPUL ROAD FROM A
BARANGAY ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
Be it enacted by the Senate and the \House of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Maghaway-Tapul Road in the City of Talisay, Cebu is
hereby converted into a national Road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the

Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of said road ,

The funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriators Act
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifieen (15) days after its official
publication in the official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general

circulation

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Reguey Session

3603 ©

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The maintenance of barangay and municipal roads fall under the
jurisdiction of local governments. More often than not, these roads after their
construction can no longer be maintained due to lack of funds.

The unmaintained conditions of these roads contribute to further
problems such as traffic congestion thus hampering business transactions.

The bill seeks to convert the Bucal By Pass road in the City of Calamba,
Province of Laguna into a national road.

This ensuing problem will be resolved with this conversion as support
will be available from the national government.

The early approval of this bill is therefore earnestly recommended.

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QUIN M. CHIPECO, JR.

‘presentative
Second District of Laguna


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

. 3603
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTIN'! HE BUCAL BY PASS ROAD IN THE CITY OF
CALAMBA, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Bucal By Pass Road in the City of Calamba, Province of
Laguna is hereby converted into a national road.

1 Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highway

shall sssary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of

this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no? 814

- Introduced by HON. MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create additional branches of Regional Trial Court in the Province of
Camarines Norte to be stationed in the municipalities of Daet and Labo, Camarines Norte.

The province of Camarines Norte has 12 municipalities with a total population of
583,313 based on Municipality Population Data as of August 1, 2015. At present, there are five
(5) RTC branches in the province with a total of 2,683 pending civil and criminal cases to date.
RTC Branch 38, 39, 40 & 41 are stationed in Daet, Camarines Norte. RTC Branch 64 is stationed
in Labo, Camarines Norte

There is an inevitable build up of cases in the existing RTC branches thus impedes the
resolution of cases and the administration of justice

This proposed legislation aims to address this predicament so that through this, the
dispensation of justice will take place expeditiously, impartially and truthfully in favor of the

disadvantaged parties in particular and of the entire populace in general.

For such intent and purpose, approval of this bill is hereby earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3814
HB NO.

BY REPRESENTATIVE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT CREATING ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES NORTE TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAET AND MUNICIPALITY OF
LABO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (f) OF BATAS PAMBANSA
BLG. 129 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980” AS
AMENDED AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches are hereby created in the
Province of Camarines Norte to be stationed in the Municipality of Daet and Municipality of
Labo

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, will include in the Court’s agenda the operation of the additional
Regional Trial Court branches in the Municipality of Daet and Municipality of Labo, Province of
Camarines Norte, the funding for which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

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

Approved,
:SENTATIVES
RECEWED
22 AUG 2016

HULSE W REF

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES = DATE:

Quezon City SEL)
17™ CONGRESS BY: _ pe -
4* Regular Session

RESTA YTIn

320

House Bill No.

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the 3.5-kilometer Sta. Fe-Casanayan Road in the
Municipality Pilar, Province of Capiz into a National Road.

This road network connects the large barangays of Pilar, Capiz—the barangays of
Sta. Fe, San Ramon, and Casanayan. These coastal barangays are home to rich
farming and fishing grounds of the municipality. The improvement and proper
maintenance of this un-cemented road network, which is not passable during rainy
season, shall benefit the fishermen and farmers of the area as it will provide them
easy access to the town proper when marketing their agricultural and marine
products.

While the Province of Capiz recognizes its vital role in facilitating trades and
investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not have enough
capability to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the Sta. Fe-
Casanayan Road into a national road is highly imperative to ensure its proper
maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of the national
government to provide ready funds for the purpose.

This bill was filed during the 15" Congress and the same was approved on third
reading by the House of Representatives and subsequently passed by the Senate
for President Aquino's approval but the President vetoed it because of the lack of
documentary requirements. All means necessary for the completion of needed
documents are now being done by appropriate offices.

Thus, the refilling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is earnestly
sought. "

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EMMANUEL A. BX.LONES
Representative
1" District, Capiz

{nit stafe-casanayanoy


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
1* Regular Session

3209

House Bill No.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE STA. FE-CASANAYAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
PILAR, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The 3.5-kilometer Sta, Fe-Casanayan Road in the Municipality of
Pilar, Province of Capiz is hereby converted into a national road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
jiousE °F REPRESENTATIVES |

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

ECERVED
24 AUG 2016

pat

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3289

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every girl and every boy should have the right to a
quality education in order that they can have more chances in life, including employment
opportunities, better health, and to participate in social progress.

This bill is seeks to improve the quality of education, address the growing population of
students in the 2nd District of North Cotabato as well as to increase the number of national
high schools in the district. The 2nd district public school system currently has 11 national

high schools, which is relatively low compared to the 1st and 2nd districts which have 19
and 17 national high schools respectively.

In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought.

NANCY \TAMCO:


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3289
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

‘AN ACT SEPARATING THE KIDAPAWAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ~ MT. APO ANNEX
IN THE CITY OF KIDAPAWAN, PROVINCE OF COTABATO
FROM THE KIDAPAWAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
MT. APO 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. The Kidapawan City National High School — Mt. Apo Annex in the City of
Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato is hereby separated from the Kidapawan City National
High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Mt
Apo National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Kidapawan City National High
School — Mt. Apo Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Mt. Apo National
High School

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Mt. Apo National High School, the initial funding of which shall
be charged against the current year's appropriation of the Kidapawan City National High
School ~ Mt. Apo Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of
the school shall he included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC, 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out
the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
MCSONTATIVES
RECCIVED |

HOUSE 91

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8295

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill repeals Section 4 (c) (4) of Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention
Act of 2012, finding basis on the unequivocal constitutional provision on freedom of speech.' It is

submitted that any form of libel is a form of “abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, of
press x Xx."

Nonetheless. this bill does not negate civil liability in case the elements of libel subsist,

which is but in consonance with the provisions of the Civil Code on Human Relations, specifically
Articles 19 to 21 thereof.

Respectfully submitted for immediate consideration and approval.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

* Section 4, Article Ill, The Constitution


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17* CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Houser BILL No, 3295

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

AN ACT
REPEALING SECTION 4 (c) (4), CHAPTER II OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10175

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

SECTION 1. Repealing Clause. - Section 4 (c) (4), Chapter I of Republic Act No. 10175 is
hereby repealed.

All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations contrary or
inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby likewise repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC, 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation,
whichever comes first.

Approved,
ae

# RECEIVED ”
one, OCF 2016

« MEPRESEDN

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8981

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Acts seeks to declare every October 5 of every year as a non-working
holiday for all teachers nationwide

Much has been said about the contribution of our teachers to nation-building
and for this purpose, Presidential Proclamation No, 242 which was signed by then
President Benigno Aquino III on August 24, 2015, declared September 5 up to
October 5 of every year thereafler as National Teachers’ Month

However, there is another way of honoring our teachers which would really
be felt and enjoyed by our teachers nationwide and that is by giving them a paid

day off in their teaching jobs every year

Dean SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR., LLB, LLM
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEV TH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 8981

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
DECLARING OCTOBER 5 OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL,
TEACHERS DAY

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

SECTION 1, Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “National Teachers Day
Act of 2016.”

SEC, 2. Declaration of Policy. The State recognizes the indispensable role of
teachers in educating our citizenry. It is thus but fitting that the State ensure that
the teaching profession attract the best and the brightest by making teachers”
compensation and benefits reasonably competitive and attractive.

iC. 3, October 5 of every year shall be declared as a non-working holiday for all
hers in the Philippines provided that all teachers shall be paid their regular
daily pay during the said day



SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), and the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority
(TESDA), shall jointly formulate and issue the implementing rules and regulations
of this Act

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

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

SEC. 8, This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved
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18 AUG 2016
DATE

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Quezon City, Metro Manil

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HOUSE BILL NOZ 1382

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B, REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘There is no debate regarding the need to protect our environment and preserving the
ecological balance. With the continued rise in urbanization, our ecology is suffering in the sense
that trees are being cut to give way for various infrastructure projects. To address this decline in

the number of trees, this bill proposes every graduating student to plant ten trees in order to
qualify for graduation

We recognize the role that the youth plays in nation-building. There is no reason why the
State may not impose on them to contribute in our quest to achieve our desired ecological
balance.

In 2011, the President issued Executive Order No. 26 which aims to mobilize students
and government employees to plant 1.5 Billion trees from 2011 to 2016, or over a period of six
(6) years. This proposed measure seeks to complement the said issuance.

REP. J > REVILLA

2" District, Cavite

Approval of this bill earnestly sought.


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3132

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

AN ACT REQUIRING EVERY STUDENT TO PLANT TREES EVERY YEAR

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the state to protect and

preserve the country’s biodiversity and the environment.

Section 2. Requirement of Planting Ten (10) Trees Every Year. ~ To protect and
preserve biodiversity in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED) shall require every student to plant ten (10) trees every year in an
area to be designated by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) where the school is located or

where such student resides.
Section 3. Appropriations. — The necessary budget to implement this Act shall be
included in the budget of the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher

Education.

Section 4. Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Education, Commission on

Higher Education and Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the

rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of the provisions of this Act.

Section 5. Separability Clause. ~ Should any provision of this Act or any part thereof be
declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separate from the invalid ones, shall

remain in full force and effect.


Section 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afier its

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

Approved,