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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On August 1, 1977, the road connecting Puguis, Buyagan, and Poblacion in La 
Trinidad, Benguet with an estimate length of 4,100 kilometers was declared a 
provincial road under the Provincial Resolution No. 435, and named as the Pico - 
Stockfarm (Puguis - Buyagan - Poblacion) Provincial Road. 
This bill seeks to convert Pico - Stockfarm (Puguis - Buyagan - Poblacion) Provincial 
Road in the Municipality of La Trinidad, Province of Benguet into a National Road. 
This shall further hasten the socio-economic development and the tourism industry 
of the Municipality and the Province since the National Government will be directly 
involved in the maintenance and improvement of the road, as well as in the promotion 
of tourism in the locality. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ERIC GO YAP 
July 26, 2022
9:53 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE PICO - STOCKFARM (PUGUIS - BUYAGAN - POBLACION) 
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, PROVINCE 
OF BENGUET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Pico - Stockfarm (Puguis - Buyagan - Poblacion) Provincial 
Road in the Municipality of La Trinidad, Province of Benguet, is hereby converted 
into 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 said roads, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). 
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, 
2311
NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 2433
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in Barangay Puntod in the 2"
District of Cagayan de Oro City.

These multi-species marine hatcheries will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries in the concemed barangay. It will also give the fisherfolks
the opportunity to undergo training and learn and improve present practices to improve
productivity.

These hatcheries will also improve the income not only of the residents of the barangay but
the entire city as well. It will also provide additional employment and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested

RUFYS B. RODRIGUEZ


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY PUNTOD IN
THE 2° DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY 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 Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine
hatchery in Barangay Puntod in the 2 District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government unit concerned
through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program
for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in Barangay Puntod in the 2 District of
Cagayan de Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SEC.4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or withdrawal by the
BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery.

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,
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative Ron P. Salo 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 3, 1988, set the 
maximum value of the family home exempt from execution, forced sale, or attachment 
at P200,000.00 in rural areas and P300,000.00 in urban areas. 
More than thirty years have elapsed since the effectivity of the Family Code, and 
such amounts have been rendered unrealistic by the current real estate prices. 
This bill seeks to increase the maximum amount of the family home exempt from 
execution, forced sale, or attachment and thereby safeguard a very basic right under 
the law. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
RON P. SALO   
   KABAYAN Party List 
July 28, 2022
3:46 pm
2691


 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative Ron P. Salo 
AN ACT 
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE FAMILY HOME EXEMPT FROM 
EXECUTION, FORCED SALE OR ATTACHMENT, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE ARTICLE 157 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS 
AMENDED 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 157 of the Family Code of the Philippines, as amended, is 
hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Art 157. The actual value of the family home shall not exceed, at 
the time of its constitution, the amount of [three hundred thousand] ONE 
MILLION pesos (Php1,000,000.00) in CITIES, and [two hundred 
thousand) 
SEVEN 
HUNDRED 
FIFTY 
THOUSAND 
pesos 
(Php750,000.00) in MUNICIPALITIES. 
In any event, if the value of the currency changes after the 
adoption of this Code, the value most favorable for the constitution of a 
family home shall be the basis of evaluation.” 
 SEC. 2. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or any two (2) newspapers of general circulation in 
the Philippines. 
Approved. 
2691
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

ee

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2999

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas IT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the separation of the Dapa National High School -
Annex in Barangay Dagohoy, Municipality of Dapa, Province of Surigao
del Norte from its mother school, the Dapa National High School.

This measure is pursuant to the Constitutional mandate for the
State to provide free secondary education accessible to all. This is also in
consonance with Republic Act 6655, otherwise known as the Free Public
Secondary Education Act of 1988, which was passed primarily for the
benefit of the poor who were denied education due to poverty.

The separation and conversion of the said annex high school into an
independent national high school is expected to improve its administrative
and financial capacity to deliver uncompromised instruction to the
concerned students. As it manages its own educational funds, instructional
supervision and coaching will be enhanced thereby contributing
significantly to the students’ success.

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

FRANCISCO JQSE F. MATUGAS IT
Surigao del Norte, First District
(Siargao Island)


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _2993

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas II

AN ACT SEPARATING THE DAPA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL - ANNEX IN BARANGAY DAGOHOY,
MUNICIPALITY OF DAPA, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO
DEL NORTE FROM THE DAPA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
DAGOHOY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Dapa National High School —Annex in Barangay
Dagohoy, Municipality of Dapa, Province of Surigao del Norte is hereby
separated from the Dapa National High School and converted into an
independent national high school to be known as Dagohoy National High
School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Dapa
National High School —Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by
the Dagohoy National High School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Dagohoy National

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High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the
current year's appropriation of the Dapa National High School —Annex.
Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the approval of
this Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2966

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” Article
XIV, Section 1 of the highest law of the land likewise provides that “the State shall
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide
the citizenry, It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to
nourishing secure, healthy and productive individuals. This bill which seeks to
establish a national high school in Barangay Surop, Municipality of Governor
Generoso, Province of Davao Oriental is a vital step toward this direction.

A similar version of this bill, which was drafted in response to the petition
filed by the citizens of Barangay Surop, was previously filed by Hon. Joel Mayo Z.
Almario during the 17% and 18% Congresses. Support for this bill is earnestly
sought.

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CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

Reprekehtative
2n4 District, Davao Oriental,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2966

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SUROP, MUNICIPALITY OF GOVERNOR GENEROSO,
PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
SUROP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, a national high school in Barangay Surop, Municipality of Governor
Generoso, Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Surop National High School.

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

funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2856

House Bill No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE RONALD V. SINGSON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bills seeks to revert the name of Barangay San Mariano in the Municipality of
Bantay, Province of llocos Sur to its original name, Barangay Sallacong

The inland Barangay San Mariano was once called Barangay Sallacong, which at the
onset was inhabited by about 450 individuals. Although it is the remotest and most estranged
barangay next to Barangay Mina and Barangay Sagneb, people have naturally survived
through available livelihood, namely, fishing, farming, livestock raising, collection of firewoods,
charcoal making and gathering of bamboos (‘caoayan’ and ‘bical’)

The original name of the barangay was changed to San Mariano by virtue of Republic
Act No. 8243 on December 30, 1996, owing to the author of the said Law, Congressman
Mariano Tajon, who was then the incumbent representative of the 1* District of Ilocos Sur.

By reverting back to the original name of Barangay Sallacong, it would best represent
the original and historical significance of the place.

In view thereof, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

RES (SON



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

tno, 2898

House

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE RONALD V. SINGSON

AN ACT
REVERTING THE NAME OF BARANGAY SAN MARIANO IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BANTAY, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR, TO ITS ORIGINAL NAME
BARANGAY SALLACONG

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

SECTION 1. Barangay San Mariano in the Municipality of Bantay, Province

of Ilocos Sur, is hereby reverted to its original name Barangay Sallacong

SEC. 2. The change of name of the Barangay shall be effective upon ratification by
the majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters therein in a plebiscite to be conducted and
supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the present Barangay San Mariano,
Municipality of Bantay, Province of locos Sur, in compliance with Section 13 (g) of Republic Act
No, 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991”

The expenses for such plebiscite shall be borne by the Municipality of Bantay,

Province of llocos Sur.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the 
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in 
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can 
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated 
school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education. 
This bill seeks to convert Saclalan-Sagandoy Elementary School into an integrated 
school in Barangay Amgalueygey, Municipality of Buguias, Province of Benguet, 
which shall be known as the Saclalan-Sagandoy Integrated School. This shall provide 
and promote uninterrupted education to children, so they are encouraged to attend 
school.  
The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is envisioned 
to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from adjacent and 
nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance rates in these 
areas.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly recommended. 
ERIC GO YAP 
July 26, 2022
10:58 am
2324


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING 
SACLALAN-SAGANDOY 
ELEMENTARY 
SCHOOL 
IN 
BARANGAY AMGALUEYGEY, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUIAS, PROVINCE OF 
BENGUET INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SACLALAN-
SAGANDOY INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Saclalan-Sagandoy Elementary School in Barangay 
Amgalueygey, Municipality of Buguias, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into 
an integrated school to be known as Saclalan-Sagandoy Integrated School. 
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Saclalan-Sagandoy 
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Saclalan-Sagandoy 
Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Saclalan-Sagandoy Integrated 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after 
its effectivity. 
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, 
2324
NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No. 2434
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in Barangay Tablon in the 2°
District of Cagayan de Oro City.

These multi-species marine hatcheries will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries in the concemed barangay. It will also give the fisherfolks
the opportunity to undergo training and learn and improve present practices to improve
productivity.

These hatcheries will also improve the income not only of the residents of the barangay but
the entire city as well. It will also provide additional employment and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood,

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is eamestly requested

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

2434

House Bill No.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY TABLON IN
THE 2° DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY 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 Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine
hatchery in Barangay Tablon in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government unit concerned
through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program
for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in Barangay Tabion in the 2" District of
Cagayan de Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

The local government unit concemed shall set aside funds from any available local
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SEC.4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or withdrawal by the
BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery

‘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,
Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City DAT EMUL 27 2022 7 i
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House Bill No. 2492_ Newnes

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V. COLLANTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to include the Punong Barangays in the coverage of Government Service
Insurance System (GSIS).

‘The Punong Barangay is the first line of access to the delivery of government services
to our people. They play a vital role in identifying the needs of the people, finding solutions
to those needs and keeping the peace. More often than not, the Punong Barangay performs
these functions and forgets his own personal needs.

With the approval of this bill for the inclusion of the Punong Barangay in the GSIS
coverage will grant them benefits such as retirement, separation and other programs of GSIS.
This will serve as way of recognition to their sacrifices, dedication and valuable contribution
to our community in helping our government as frontliners in delivering ‘its programs to our
‘countrymen.

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

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MA. THERESA V. COLLANTES:

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

19th Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2492
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Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V. COLLANTES
—

AN ACT.
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF ALL PUNONG BARANGAYS WITHIN THE COVERAGE
OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS)

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

SECTION 1. _ Declaration of Policy ~ Itis hereby declared the policy of the State to promote
the welfare of Punong Barangays, who make democracy function in the smallest territorial and political
subdivision of the government. As part of the promotion of their welfare, the State shall ensure that
they are covered by existing insurance programs of the government under existing laws,

SEC. 2. GSIS Benefits ~ The Punong Barangay shall be considered members of the GSIS and
shall be covered with life insurance, retirement, disability, separation, unemployment benefit and such
other benefits that may be extended by the GSIS.

The GSIS shall make special provisions in order to facilitate the inclusion of the Punong
Barangay in their insurance coverage.

SEC. 3. Limitation of the Coverage. - Punong Barangay already enjoying insurance,
retirement, disability, separation and unemployment benefit from the government shall not be covered
by this Act.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. ~ If any part of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional for any
reason whatsoever, such declaration shall in no way affect the other parts or section of this Act.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the 
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in 
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can 
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated 
school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education. 
This bill seeks to convert Wangal Elementary School into an integrated school in 
Barangay Wangal, Municipality of La Trinidad, Province of Benguet, which shall be 
known as the Wangal Integrated School. This shall provide and promote 
uninterrupted education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.  
The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is envisioned 
to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from adjacent and 
nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance rates in these 
areas.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly recommended. 
ERIC GO YAP 
July 26, 2022
10:58 am
2327


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING WANGAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY WANGAL, 
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS WANGAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Wangal Elementary School in Barangay Wangal, 
Municipality of La Trinidad, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an 
integrated school to be known as Wangal Integrated School. 
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Wangal Elementary 
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Wangal Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Wangal Integrated School, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after 
its effectivity. 
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, 
2327
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

“House Bill No. 7367

Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Limay Duale Provincial Road in the Municipality of Limay, Province of Bataan has
been endorsed by our Provincial Government for possible conversion into a national road. The
conversion of the said road will provide it with the necessary support to ensure that it maintains
optimal serviceability and accessibility for our constituents within its vicinity.

In view of the foregoing, approval for this measure is eamestly sought.



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia

AN ACT CONVERTING LIMAY DUALE PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LIMAY, PROVINCE OF BATAAN 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 Limay Duale Provincial Road in the Municipality of Limay, Province of
Bataan is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

Housé BILL No. 7293

Introduced by Representative : Antonio “Tonypet” T. Albano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The basic unit of the functionality of a community is its people. According
to Article XIII Section 11 of 1987 Constitution, the State shall adopt an integrated
and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make
essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at
affordable cost.

This bill seeks to increase and upgrade the bed capacity of the Department
of Health - Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DOH-DATRC) from
one hundred twenty-eight (128) to two hundred (200) beds in order to
accommodate the growing population, and also the influx of patients availing of
health services. Due to the limited bed capacity, not to mention the limited
manpower and inadequate infrastructure, the facility is unable to sustain the
increasing demand of the patients. This in turn results to the temporary deferment
in admission and inclusion in the wait list of a lot of patients.

In order to meet this demand, it is important that the government provide
adequate support to modernize and upgrade this facility.

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

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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 7293

Introduced by Representative : Antonio “Tonypet” T. Albano

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND
REHABILITATION CENTER IN THE CITY OF ILAGAN, PROVINCE OF
ISABELA, FROM ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT (128) TO TWO HUNDRED
(200) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Drug Abuse
Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) in the City of Iagan,
Province of Isabela is hereby increased from one hundred twenty-eight
(128) to two hundred (200) beds.

Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with its
developmental plan, which shall be prepared by the DATRC.

SEC. 2. The DATRC’s operating fund and existing service facilities
and professional health care services are also hereby increased and
upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed
capacity as provided for in Section 1 hereof.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the DOH shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, and other presidential
issuance which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.


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

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

* HOUSE BILL No 7151

Introduced by Representative MARY MITZI CAJAYON-UY

ANACT
CONVERTING THE FOURTH AVENUE IN CALOOCAN CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Transport and roads are indispensable to social and economic development. Well-
Planned, constructed, and maintained national roads ensure cross-jurisdictional and cross-
‘sector mobility, which strengthens and stimulates economic growth.

Fourth Avenue is an 876-meter-long, two-lane city street located in the Second District
Of Caloocan City. Although vehicle movement in this road is relatively slow, it plays a crucial
role in the busy traffic of the nearby Navotas Fish Port and Manila Pier. Further, Fourth Avenue
also serves as a reliable and useful diversion road for vehicles and motorists coming from
Rizal Extension Avenue to A. Mabini Avenue.

Given that Fourth Avenue is an indispensable link to a primary arterial national road. It
is imperative that the Department of Public Works and Highways, which possesses the
required technical capacity and resources, be in charge of the Fourth Avenue's improvement,
maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation and this can only be accomplished by designating
Fourth Avenue as a national highway, which is the primary purpose of this house bill

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

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

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

* HOUSE BILL NO 7151

Introduced by Representative MARY MITZI CAJAYON-UY

ANACT
CONVERTING THE FOURTH AVENUE IN CALOOCAN CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Fourth Avenue in the Second District of Caloocan City is hereby
converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The technical description of the road, which includes its length and
direction, is as follows:



SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department's program the maintenance, improvement, repair and rehabilitation
of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BILL No.  7 712
Introduced by Rep. LORETO a. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Jose Catolico Avenue in the Lone District of the City
of General Santos into a national road.
With a total length of 1.250 kilometers, this road is a major arterial road from
Barangay  Lagao  to  the  commercial  and  government  center  in  Barangay
Dadiangas East and the bayside area along P. Acharon Boulevard at Barangay
Dadiangas South.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BILL No.  7 712
Introduced by Rep. LORET0 a. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING JOSE CATOLICO AVENUE IN THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
0F THE CITY 0F GENERAL SANTOS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Jose  Catolico  Avenue  in  the  City  of  General  Santos  is
hereby converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.            The  secretary  of the  Department  of  public works  and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars 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 REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS / ei RECE IED “2
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Introduced by Representative Dante S. Garcia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to convert the LTO Naguilian Extension Office in the Municipality of
Naguilian, Province of La Union, into a “Class C” regular District Office.

The LTO Naguilian Extension or 4 pursuant to 2
Memorandum signed by LTO Assistant Secretary Manuel F. Bruan, giving authority to the said
office to accept all kinds of motor vehicle registration transactions and to issue student drivers?
license permits.

However, under LTO Memorandum Circular No. 2020-2200 that was issued on July
21, 2020, which provides for the guidelines and procedures for the conversion of extension
offices into district offices, the LTO Naguilian Extension Office gamered an overall point
score of 32.5% which qualifies it to be upgraded as “Class C” regular District Office.

The upgrading of the LTO Naguilian Extension Office into a regular District Office
will cater to the needs for LTO services in the municipalities comprising the Second District of
La Union. It will relieve the people of the burden and inconvenience of long travels in
processing their vehicle registration documents and licenses. It will bring government service
to the people and it will certainly spur economic growth with the consequent expansion of
economic opportunities in the covered area as well as to the entire Province of La Union.

‘The immediate consideration and approval of this vital piece of legislation is earnestly
requested.

Second District, La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH concress
First Reguiar Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7425

Introduced by Representative Dante S. Garcia

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE LTO EXTENSION OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
NAGUILIAN, LA UNION INTO A “CLASS C” DISTRICT OFFICE TO BE KNOWN
AS THE LTO DISTRICT OFFICE OF NAGUILIAN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

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

SECTION 1. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office in the Municipality of
‘Naguilian, Province of La Union is hereby converted into a "Class c" district office to be
known as the LTO District Office of Naguilian.

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such rules and regulations necessary for
the effective implementation of this Act.

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publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by REP. JUAN CARLOS "ARJO" ATAYDE 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL POLICY IN PREVENTING ADOLESCENT 
PREGNANCIES, INSTITUTIONALIZING SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR TEENAGE 
PARENTS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Article II Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution states that: "The State recognizes the 
vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, 
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and 
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs." 
Maternal m.ortality and morbidity directly impair a woman's right to life, to be equal in 
dignity, to education, to her role in nation-building, and to enjoy the highest attainable 
standard of physical and mental health, including sexual and reproductive health and rights. 
For adolescent pregnant mothers, these also impair their vital role in nation-building both as 
women and as young Filipinos. 
In 2017, the National Demographic and Health Survey showed that 9% of girls aged 
15-19 years old have begun childbearing. The Philippines' Adolescent Birth Rate remains
high at 47 per 1,000 births. Pregnancy and childbirth-related mortality and morbidity remain
a key challenge to be addressed in the Philippines-especially as other research revealed
that in the Asia Pacific, maternal mortality for a 15-year old girl remains high at 1 in 190 in
2017.
One of the health targets under the Sustainable Development Goals calls for the 
reduction in the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births. The 
Philippines already has particularly high maternal mortality ratios based on point prevalence 
estimates at 114 deaths per 1,000 live births; note that adolescent pregnancies and births 
pose a high risk of pregnancy complications, higher neonatal mortality, and higher risks of 
postpartum depression. Thus, there is an urgency to implement corresponding interventions 
as the risk of maternal mortality is highest for adolescent girls. 
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child guarantees the right to 
education, health, and autonomy. Adolescent pregnancy undermines these rights. For some 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE  BILL
Introduced by Rep. LORFTO 8. ACHARON
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Quezon Avenue to Magsaysay Avenue Road in the
Lone District of the City of General Santos into a national road.
With a total length of 2.360 kilometers, this road provides immediate access
to   the   government   center,   commercial   areas,   schools   and   transport
terminals for residents of the three (3)  urban  barangays namely Barangays
Dadiangas South, West and North.
In the same vein, the repair and maintenance are assured of assistance and
national funding.
Passage of this measure is forthwith earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.773 I
Introduced by Rep. LORFT0 8. ACHARON
AN ACT
CONVERTING QUEZON AVENUE-MAGSAYSAY AVENUE ROAD IN THE
LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 0F THE CITY 0F GENERAL SANTOS
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Quezon  Avenue-Magsaysay  Avenue  Road  in  the  City  of
General Santos is hereby converted into a national road.
SEC. 2.             The  secretary  of the  Department  of  public  works  and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars 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.
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No._7227_

Introduced by Honorable Luz V. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The lack of an airport in Southern Leyte has been blamed for the laggard
economic performance of the said province. The tourism potential of the
province has been limited in terms of revenues due to this lack of vital
infrastructure. Aside from tourism, other aspects of the economy of Southern
Leyte also suffered from the lack of an airport thereat.

The herein sought construction of Maasin Airport will address the biggest
infrastructure gap in the Province of Southern Leyte.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is hereby earnestly requested.

(Whereas

LUZ V. MERCADO


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

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. a2 2 7.

Introduced by Honorable Luz V. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION UNTIL COMPLETION
OF MAASIN AIRPORT IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SEC. 1. [tis hereby mandated that Maasin Airport in Maasin City,
Southern Leyte shall be constructed until its completion that is ready for
operation.

SEC. 2. The amount of four hundred million pesos (P400,000,000)
annually for three years necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be included the appropriations for the Department of Transportation under

the annual General Appropriations Act.

As maybe necessary, additional funds to cover escalation of cost shall be
added to the funds herein provided for the completion of Maasin Airport.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOusE BILL No. 2175

Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ,

AN ACT CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL WITH A SEAT IN THE
CITY OF SIPALAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSABLG. 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980.

EXPLANATORY

This bill seeks to provide for the creation of an additional branch of the Regional Trial
Court in the Province of Negros Occidental in Sipalay City.

At present there is only one Regional Trial Court, specifically Branch 77, located in the
City of Sipalay. The creation of an additional Branch will reduce the court’s dockets and will
amplify the Constitutional mandate that all persons shall havethe right to a speedy disposition of
their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative bodies

In view of the foregoing, it is therefore imperative that and additional Regional Trial
Court in Sipalay City be created. The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO.?L 15

Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ,

AN ACT CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL WITH A SEAT IN THE
CITY OF SIPALAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSABLG. 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980.

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

SECTION 1. An additional branch of the Regional Trial Court with a seat at Sipalay City, Negros
Occidental in the Sixth Judicial Region is hereby created.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly created Regional Trial
Court branch under this Act.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of Department
of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program the operationalization of the newly created
Regional Trial Court branch under this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4, Repealing Clause ~ All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction, executive orders,
rules and regulation or any part thereof inconsistent with this Act shall be amended or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved.