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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5013

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Ybiernas Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city
road, into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 376 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper District
of Ioilo City. Ybiernas Street is widely used as one of the roads leading to several of Iloilo City’s
most frequented hotels, including the Sarabia Manor Hotel, Highway 21 Hotel, Hotel del Rio and
La Fiesta Hotel. The road is also used as avaccess route fo a number of major schools and hospitals
located at the City Proper District. The conversion of Ybiernas Street into a national road is
warranted, given its high traffic volume and central location in one of the busiest areas of Iloilo
City.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.

Jul ie “Jam” L. Baronda
Representative, Lone District of Iloilo


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 3

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING YBIERNAS STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR -

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

SECTION 1. Ybiernas Street in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5688

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE EASTERN
PANGASINAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL FROM ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
(150) TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS
SERVICES AND FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS
MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to enhance the delivery of medical services of the
Eastern Pangasinan District Hospital (EPDH) located at Tayug through the
upgrading of its bed capacity and facilities as well as the corresponding
increase of its medical personnel.

The EPDH is presently a level 1 government hospital that caters to
the ten (10) towns comprising the 6" District of Pangasinan and other
neighboring municipalities in eastern Pangasinan. It is the only hospital
in the 6 District which has a mass-based health care program that can
accommodate patients especially the marginalized and less fortunate
members of our society.

In line with the main thrust of Duterte Administration to provide
adequate medical services to the needy, there is a need to improve,
increase, rehabilitate, and upgrade the services and facilities of EPDH so
as to be able to deliver quality health care services to our constituents.


Hence, this request for the immediate passage of this bill.

ONE D. AGABAS
Representative
6th District, Pangasinan


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5688

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D. AGABAS

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE EASTERN
PANGASINAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL FROM ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
(150) TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS
SERVICES AND FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS
MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Eastern
Pangasinan District Hospital in the Municipality of Tayug, Province
of Pangasinan is hereby increased from one hundred fifty (150) to
two hundred fifty (250) beds.

SECTION 2. The existing facilities and professional health care
services of Eastern Pangasinan District Hospital (EPDH) are hereby
upgraded to conform and be commensurate to the authorized bed
capacity increase as provided for in Section 1 of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Department of health shall include in its program
the effective implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall
be included in the Annual General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5158

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIELD OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER
EDUCATION (CHED) IN VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State recognizes the role of the youth in society and education plays a vital role in
the total human development giving the youth the necessary skills to build the nation as well as
providing the means for them to uplift their socio-economic status thus promoting social
progress among the people. Only a fraction of our students get to reach the tertiary level and
finish acquiring a college degree.

It is because of this that there is a need to ensure that students of higher educational
institutions have easy access to the service of government agencies tasked to promote and
prioritize education as a catalyst of the country’s growth and progress. This measure aims to
provide the people of Ilocos Sur access to CHED for their educational concerns such as, but not
limited to, applying or following up applications for student financial assistance and grants, and
securing eligibility and other documents for employment purposes.

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

HON. DEOGRACIAS VICT‘ 1V” B. SAVELLANO-

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5158

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIELD OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
(CHED) IN VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR AND APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Field Office of the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) in the Province of Ilocos Sur, which shall exercise jurisdiction over the said Province.
The CHED Field Office in the Province of Ilocos Sur shall be known as the CHED Ilocos Sur
Field Office which shall be located in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

SECTION 2. The CHED-Ilocos Sur Field Office shall be headed by a provincial director.

SECTION 3. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the CHED, in coordination
with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), shall formulate an organizational
structure, staffing pattern and plantilla positions for the CHED-Ilocos Sur Field Office. The said
organizational structure, staffing pattern and plantilla positions shall be finalized by the CHED
Chairperson and the DBM Secretary

SECTION 4. The CHED Chairperson shall immediately include in the CHED’s programs the
operationalization of the CHED-Ilocos Sur Field Office.

SECTION 5. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.

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Republic of the Philippines .

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2192

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office in
San Jose City, Province of Nueva Ecija into a regular LTO District Office as the present
LTO EO in San Jose City serves not only people from the 2" District of Nueva Ecija but
also those of the neighboring provinces of Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya and
particularly from the Municipality of Alfonso Castafieda. In addition to the regular function
of the LTO EO, issuance of new driver's licenses is another service which was added to
it's tasks.

This office being only an extension office has become quite inadequate to meet
the need requirements of the people from the second district as well as the
aforementioned provinces.

Converting these offices would mean faster processing of transactions and shorter
queues to address the problem in the licensing centers. Conversion of these offices into
regular LTO offices would also mean additional funds for hiring staff who would handle
the larger volume of transactions.

Support and immediate approval of this proposed legislation are hereby earnestly
‘sought.

ICAELA S. Vit ‘GO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__5192

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE (LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE IN SAN JOSE CITY, PROVINCE OF
NUEVA ECIJA INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE TO BE KNOWN AS THE
LTO DISTRICT OFFICE OF SAN JOSE CITY, NUEVA ECIJA AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Title. - The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office in San
Jose City, Province of Nueva Ecija is hereby converted into a regular district office to be
known as the LTO District Office of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija.

‘SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately
include in the Department's programs the operationalization of the LTO District Office in
San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the
current year’s appropriations of the LTO Extension Office. Thereafter, such sums as may
be necessary for the continued hp SST Ly of this Act shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Separability Clause. — If any part of provision hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or the provision/s not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
regulations or parts of provisions thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 5 Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the
date of its publication in the Official Gazette and in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL No. 5300

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TICA,
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS:
TICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Tica, Municipality of
Bugasong in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the Tica Elementary
School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Tica, but the school is not
able to cater to full primary education. Thus, school children still need to travel to
neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn, develop and allow them to be part of the
country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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

Lu . LEGARDA



Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5200

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TICA,
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS.
TICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted in 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, an elementary school in Barangay Tica, Municipality of Bugasong in

the Province of Antique to be known as Tica Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Tica Elementary School, the funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. 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. 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 Plyilippines
House of Representatives
Quezon Cty, Meteo Mila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 5817

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
REQUIRING EVERY SCHOOL TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON
CERTIFIED IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND FIRST AID
WHILE STUDENTS ARE IN ATTENDANCE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at anytime, anywhere,
without warning. One effective way to counter the SCA is to perform CPR or
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. However, if CPR is performed late or wrongly on
a SCA patient, it can decrease the patient’s chance of survival and bring about
severe mental impairment.

Students are equally susceptible to the danger of experiencing sudden
cardiac arrest with their high level of physical and athletic activities in schools.
Thus, it is critical that there are always CPR-trained personnel in school.

‘This bill seeks to require every school to have at least one person certified
to perform CPR. Through this initiative, not only do we guarantee protection for
our students, but also safety and protection for teachers, school administrators,
and other staff.

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

ALFRED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon Cy, Metra Mails

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 5817

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
REQUIRING EVERY SCHOOL TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON
CERTIFIED IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND FIRST AID
WHILE STUDENTS ARE IN ATTENDANCE
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in

Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1. Medically-Qualified Personnel Required in All Schools. - Each
school shall have at least one (1) person certified in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and first aid. Any employee of a school may be designated as a
medically-qualified personnel.

SECTION 2. Definition of Medically Qualified Personnel For the purposes of
this Act, a person is considered certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
first aid upon the completion and yearly renewal of a course which meets the
requirements established by the Secretary of Health or his representative.

SECTION 3. Effect of Fulfillment. - Fulfillment of the requirements of this
section shall not be deemed to meet the requirements of any other provision of

law, rule or regulation concerning health education or school nurses.


SECTION 4. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other

provision hereof.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or
portions thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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First Regular Session

5035
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE:

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present Congress.

Being an educator is a noble profession. For the higher education system,
college professors serve as teachers, mentors, and colleagues in promoting
academic excellence and quality instruction in their respective fields of
expertise. Despite being respected and sometimes revered, many college
professors experience injustice in the work place. Their needs are often
neglected by the academic institutions they have rendered service for. They
should be properly compensated for the years of passion and dedication to
their profession.

This measure seeks to institutionalize a standardized system for granting the
tenure to college professors. As professionals, their career path should be
well structured and should foster professional development. It is high time
that this representation affirm the importance of education by recognizing

the value of educators in this country.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 5035

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
STANDARDIZING THE TENURE OF COLLEGE PROFESSORS

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 "Standardized
Tenure of College Professors Act of 2019."

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall establish means to
promote quality education by protecting the rights and welfare of teachers.

SEC. 3. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in consultation with
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Civil Service
Commission (CSC) shall establish a standardized tenure policy for college
professors. The career path, corresponding remuneration and benefits
relative to the tenure policy shall likewise be drawn.

SEC. 4. 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.

SEC. 5. 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. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines pare, DEC 12 2019
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5788

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO TO THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAWATA

EXPLANATORY NOTE:

Years after the renaming of the municipality of Sawata as the
municipality of San Isidro, the place has still been commonly referred to
as “Sawata” by its residents and other people from neighboring areas. In
fact, most people in the municipality still proudly refer to themselves as
residents of “Sawata”.

Further, numerous municipalities and towns all over the
Philippines are also named San Isidro which creates some confusion as to
the distinction and unique character of the municipality.

Evidently, the people have a deep connection with “Sawata”, a
name that better expresses the rich history and culture of its people.
Therefore, renaming of the municipality of San Isidro back to “Sawata” is
not only practical, it also reconnects the people to the name of the place
that has resonated through their lives ever since its recognition as a
municipality

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __57398

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO TO THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAWATA

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

SECTION 1. Change of Name. - The Municipality of San Isidro in the
Province of Davao del Norte is hereby renamed the Municipality of
Sawata.

SEC. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The change of name
of San Isidro to Sawata shall be subject to ratification by a majority of the
votes cast by qualified voters ina plebiscite to be conducted in the present
municipality of San Isidro.

The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise the
plebiscite in compliance with Section 13 (g) of Republic Act No. 7160, as
amended, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, executive orders,

and rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

Page 1 of 2


SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill Pas

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(TESDA) TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LABO, CAMARINES
NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS LABO TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a training and accreditation center of Technical Education and Skils
Development Authority (TESDA) in the municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte.

The Municipality of Labo is the biggest municipality in the 1% Congressional District of Camarines
Norte and the largest town in the whole province with a total land area of 589.36 square kilometers and
a population of 101,082 as of 2015 Census. It also has 52 Barangays.

The increasing number of students who wishes to avail of TESDA education in Camarines Norte
particularly in the 1st Congressional District impels this humble representation to seek passage of this
measure. While there is a Provincial TESDA training Center in Daet, it will be more beneficial for
Constituents of the 1% Legislative District to have its own training and assessment center in the
municipality of Labo so that they would not need to travel far in order to access training and assessment
facilities of TESDA.

The TESDA District Training and Assessment Center will also cater the needs of the other
municipalities in the 1** District who presently does not have their own respective training centers.

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

HON. DR B. TALLADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
5292

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(TESDA) TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN LABO, CAMARINES NORTE, TO BE KNOWN
AS LABO TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER 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 created a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte.

SECTION 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every year thereafter.

SECTION 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall formulate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act

‘SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 5193

Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to repeal Republic Act No. 11203, otherwise known as
“An Act Liberalizing the Importation, Exportation and Trading of Rice, Lifting
for the Purpose the Quantitative Import Restriction on Rice, and for Other
Purposes.”

Republic Act No. 11203 was signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
on February 15, 2019 “to address the urgent need to improve availability of
rice in the country, to prevent artificial rice shortage, reduce the prices of rice
in the market, and curtail the prevalence of corruption and cartel domination
in the rice industry.” The aggressive push of the World Trade Organization
(WTO) for the removal of non-trade tariff measures in agriculture to be
replaced by a schedule of tariff concessions was an additional factor for the
passage of the rice tariffication law.

The lifting of the quantitative restriction on the importation of rice had
an unforeseen effect — imported rice is currently flooding the market. However,
Filipino farmers are now enduring the negative impacts of the law immediately
after its enactment. The Philippine Statistics Authority data shows that the
farmgate prices of palay has gone down, from P21? to P18 per kilo’, farmers
from rice producing regions claim that palay prices have gone down to as low
as P7 per kilo. While the law provides for the creation of the Rice
Competitiveness Enhancement Fund which will be used to directly support
the rice farmers, it is not enough to address the woes of our farmers, and that
is the massive loss of their only source of livelihood.

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

P. ESTRELLITA B. SYANSING

+ President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on certifying Senate Bill No. 1998 as urgent, dated October 10, 2018.
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bil No. 5193

Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

AN ACT
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11203, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN
ACT LIBERALIZING THE IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION AND TRADING
OF RICE, LIFTING FOR THE PURPOSE THE QUANTITATIVE IMPORT
RESTRICTION ON RICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 11203, otherwise known as “An Act Liberalizing
the Importation, Exportation and Trading of Rice, Lifting for the Purpose the
Quantitative Import Restriction on Rice, and for Other Purposes,” is hereby
repealed.

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and
regulations, issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby
revoked, repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
‘Second Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No. 9081

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an e-library in the Barangay Hall of Barangay 18 in Cagayan de
Oro City. This e-library shall be for the cluster of Barangays 16 to 20.

Republic Act 7743 provides for the establishment of “additional public libraries to serve all
congressional districts cities and municipalities in the Philippines and reading centers in every
barangay except in cities or municipalities where there are existing public libraries or in
barangays where there are existing reading centers...”

Further, the Local Government Code of 1991 mandates that municipalities, cities and
provinces maintain a public library as part of their basic services and facilities.

Unfortunately, there is no full-implementation of the above provisions of law as there are still
many provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays with no access to public libraries or
reading centers,

While it would undoubtedly be very costly to put up a public library, especially for a barangay,
an alternative would be to put up an e-library with at least 3 sets of computers with access to
the internet in the barangay halls. This e-library can be used by the public to do research, get
access to e-books and gather valuable knowledge and information.

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

RUFYS B. Rt EZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ‘
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
il No, 9081

House

ANACT
ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY 18 IN 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 is hereby established an e-library in Barangay 18 in Cagayan de Oro City.

‘SEC 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of Barangay
18. It shall be for the cluster of Barangays 16 to 20.

It shall have at least three (3) computers with access to the internet and shall be used
exclusively for educational and research purposes only.

The use of the e-library shall be free of charge to the public.

SEC 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of the
computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local
Government.

The maintenance of the e-library established shall be the joint responsibility and shall
be charged to Barangays 16 to 20.

SEC 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations and other
issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed 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 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY DAHILIG IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF GAINZA, CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
This bill seeks to establish an e-library in the Barangay Hall of Barangay Dahilig in 
Municipality of Gainza, Camarines Sur. 
Many provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays still have no access to public 
libraries or reading centers despite the enactment of Republic Act 7743. The law 
provides for the establishment of “additional public libraries to serve all congressional 
districts cities and municipalities in the Philippines and reading centers in every 
barangay”.  
Libraries are important cornerstones of a healthy community. They give people access to 
a wealth of information, opportunities to learn, explore and research. However, libraries 
with actual books are expensive to build and maintain. Technologies can help us with an 
alternative that need not be as expensive. Setting up computers in the barangay to 
access e-books and other information is an example. Moreover, an electronic library has, 
not only text data but also sound, graphics, and motion video, in the form of digital data. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
June 30, 2021
12:13 pm
9689


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY DAHILIG IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF GAINZA, CAMARINES SUR 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 an e-library in Barangay Dahilig in the 
Municipality of Gainza, Camarines Sur.  
Sec. 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of 
Barangay Dahilig. 
It shall have at least three (3) computers with access to the internet and shall be used 
exclusively for educational and research purposes only. 
The use of the e-library shall be free of charge to the public. 
SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of 
the computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government. 
The maintenance of the e-library established shall be the responsibility and shall be 
charged to Barangay Dahilig. 
SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations and other 
issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed 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, 
9689
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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MAR 22

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 9068

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

By virtue of Republic Act. No. 8471, the three municipalities of Babak, Samal, and Kaputian of
Samal Island, Province of Davao, was constituted into a component city known as the Island Garden
City of Samal (IGACOS).

‘On March 7, 1998, Republic Act No. 8471 was ratified by two-third votes of the registered
voters ina plebiscite called for such purpose. Since the ratification, the City Government of the Island
Garden City of Samal has been annually commemorating the day of the plebiscite through several fun-

Hence, the declaration of March 7 of every year as a special non-working holiday for the
annual commemoration of the day of the plebiscite of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is
necessary.

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

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HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI
Representative
2nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
‘Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No,_ 9088

Introduced by HON. ALAN “ALDU" R. DUJALI

AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 7 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS), PROVINCE OF DAVAO
DEL NORTE IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. March 7 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the Island
Garden City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No, 9039
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an e-library in the Barangay Hall of Barangay Lapasan in Cagayan
de Oro City.

Republic Act 7743 provides for the establishment of “additional public libraries to serve all
congressional districts cities and municipalities in the Philippines and reading centers in every
barangay except in cities or municipalities where there are existing public libraries or in
barangays where there are existing reading centers...”

Further, the Local Government Code of 1991 mandates that municipalities, cities and
provinces maintain a public library as part of their basic services and facilities.

Unfortunately, there is no full-implementation of the above provisions of law as there are still
many provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays with no access to public libraries or
reading centers.

While it would undoubtedly be very costly to put up a public library, especially for a barangay,
an alternative would be to put up an e-library with at least 3 sets of computers with access to
the internet in the barangay halls. This e-library can be used by the public to do research, get
access to e-books and gather valuable knowledge and information.

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

RUFYS B. Rt UEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 9039

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY LAPASAN IN 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 is hereby established an eibrary in Barangay Lapasan in Cagayan de
Oro City.

SEC 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of Barangay
Lapasan.

't shall have at least three (3) computers with access to the internet and shall be used
exclusively for educational and research purposes only.

The use of the e-library shall be free of charge to the public.

SEC 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of the
computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local
Government.

‘The maintenance of the e-library established shall be the responsibility and shall be
charged to Barangay Lapasan.

SEC 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations and other
issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed 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,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 0 npr
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No. 9606

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species fresh water marine hatchery in Barangay Indahag
in Cagayan de Oro City.

‘Some of the more common species of fish that Filipinos eat include Hito, Maya Maya, Apahap,
Tilapia and Plapla. These are all fresh water fishes.

As such, in order to ensure sustainability and a constant supply of these fishes, we need to
put up multi-species fresh water marine hatcheries which will contribute to the growth and
development of the fisheries sector and allied industries in the concerned 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 wll 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.

RUFUS B. UEZ

= DATE June 10, 2021



EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 9606

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES FRESH WATER MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY
INDAHAG IN 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 fresh water
marine hatchery in Barangay Indahag in Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
fresh water 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-species fresh water marine hatchery in Barangay Indahag in
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 fresh water 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 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY TARIRIC IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF MINALABAC, CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
This bill seeks to establish an e-library in the Barangay Hall of Barangay Tariric in 
Municipality of Minalabac, Camarines Sur. 
Many provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays still have no access to public 
libraries or reading centers despite the enactment of Republic Act 7743. The law 
provides for the establishment of “additional public libraries to serve all congressional 
districts cities and municipalities in the Philippines and reading centers in every 
barangay”.  
Libraries are important cornerstones of a healthy community. They give people access to 
a wealth of information, opportunities to learn, explore and research. However, libraries 
with actual books are expensive to build and maintain. Technologies can help us with an 
alternative that need not be as expensive. Setting up computers in the barangay to 
access e-books and other information is an example. Moreover, an electronic library has, 
not only text data but also sound, graphics, and motion video, in the form of digital data. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
July 1, 2021
5:04 pm
9730


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY TARIRIC IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF MINALABAC, CAMARINES SUR 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 an e-library in Barangay Tariric in the 
Municipality of Minalabac, Camarines Sur.  
Sec. 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of 
Barangay Tariric. 
It shall have at least three (3) computers with access to the internet and shall be used 
exclusively for educational and research purposes only. 
The use of the e-library shall be free of charge to the public. 
SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of 
the computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local 
Government. 
The maintenance of the e-library established shall be the responsibility and shall be 
charged to Barangay Tariric. 
SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations and other 
issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed 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, 
9730
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ) = July 6, 202 E
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) S TIME 12:04 im
Second Regular Session ) Bai

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
and Rolando "Klarex” A. Uy

House Bill No. 9792
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species fresh water marine hatchery in Barangay
Mambuaya in Cagayan de Oro City.

Some of the more common species of fish that Filipinos eat include Hito, Maya Maya, Apahap,
Tilapia and Plapla. These are all fresh water fishes.

‘As such, in order to ensure sustainability and a constant supply of these fishes, we need to
put up multi-species fresh water marine hatcheries which 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 lear 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 twill also provide additional employnjeht and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood,

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is éarnestly requested
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RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ ROLANDO/"KLAREX™A. uy
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
and Rolando "Klarex” A. Uy

House Bill No. 9792

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES FRESH WATER MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY
MAMBUAYA IN 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 fresh water
marine hatchery in Barangay Mambuaya in Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
fresh water 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-species fresh water marine hatchery in Barangay Mambuaya in
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 fresh water 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,