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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1713

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay San Juan and
Barangay Concepcion within the Municipality of Libmanan in Camarines Sur, into a
National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads
as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Whilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1718

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING BARANGAY SAN JUAN
AND BARANGAY CONCEPCION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay San Juan and Barangay San
Concepcion in the Municipality of Libmanam Province of Camarines Sur, consisting of

three kilometers and six hundred meters (3.6km), more or less, is hereby converted
into a national road.

SECTION 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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. —

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The measures seeks the establishment of the Cebu Light Rail Transport
System for operation in Cebu City and Metro Cebu

At present, the state of being economic, political and social growth,
development and progress of Cebu the center of industry and trade, investment and
tourism, education and culture requires a dependable, convenient, economical,
adequate, efficient and reliable public mass transportation system to guarantee safe,
fast and dependable mobility for the greater mass of our people. This kind of mass
transportation system is a key and crucial factor for government service to keep
pace with Cebu's increasing population and fast paced economic life.

We believe that a light rail transport system will greatly solve the worsening
traffic situation, help the greater mass of our people, who are poor in their mobility
and enhance tremendously the growth, development and progress of Cebu

In view of the above reasons, approval of this measure is earnestly and
strongly sought

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EDUARDO Ri GULLAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._1798 _

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CEBU LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR
OPERATION IN CEBU CITY AND METRO CEBU 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 a Light Rail Transport System in Cebu City and
Metro Cebu to be provided by the Department of Transportation (DOT), running
between Talisay City and Mandaue City, while a railway system will be provided
from Talisay City to Dalaguete in the South and from Mandaue City to Sogod in the
North,

SEC. 2. The Secretary of DOTr shall include in this program the establishment
and operationalization of a light rail transport system in Cebu City and Metro Cebu
including the feasibility and detailed engineering studies, acquisition of sites.
equipment, materials and services to be used directly for the project, 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 at
least two (2) national newspapers general circulation

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 1058

Introduced by Honorable Dahlia A. Loyola

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cooperatives play a significant role in the economy. The Cooperative Code of
the Philippines describes them as ‘practical vehicle for promoting self-reliance and
harnessing people power towards the attainment of economic development and social
justice.”

To properly conduct the cooperative's affairs, the Local Government Code
provides for the appointment of a cooperatives officer. Such officer is charged with
significant functions such as preserving communal forests, watershed, tree parks,
mangroves, greenbelts and similar forest projects and commercial forest, providing
extension services to beneficiaries of forest development projects and technical,
financial and infrastructure assistance, managing and maintaining seed banks and
produce seedlings for forests and tree parks, rendering assistance for natural
resources-related conservation and utilization activities, promoting small-scale mining
and utilization of mineral resources, among others.

However, the appointment of environment and natural resources officer
remains optional as provided by the Code. The tendency then becomes that local

government units opt to not make such appointment.

This bill recognizes that an environment and natural resources officer is
indispensable in any local government unit that aims to enhance, promote and
conserve natural resources. This bill proposes a mandatory appointment of

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environment and natural resources officer to ensure availability and sustainability of

natural resources.

In view thereof, support and approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

DR. DAHLIA A. LOYOLA
Representqive
Fifth District, Cavite


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

é 1058
House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Dahlia A. Loyola

AN ACT
MAKING THE APPOINTMENT OF COOPERATIVES OFFICER IN ALL
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS MANDATORY, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991.

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

SECTION 1. Section 487 of Republic Act No. 7160 as amended,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

* SEC. 487. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. — (a) xxx

The appointment of the cooperatives officer is [optional]
MANDATORY for the provincial, [and] city AND MUNICIPAL
governments.

SEC. 2. If any provision of this Act shall be declared invalid
or unconstitutional, the remaining part or provisions not otherwise affected
shall remain in force.


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SEC.3. Any law, decreed, ordinance, administrative circulars not
consistent with any provision of this Act is hereby amended, repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _1020

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to augment the basic salary of public school teachers to Thirty Thousand
Pesos (P30,000). Public school teachers in the Philippines are assigned a salary grade way
below their worth and their contribution to national development. They mold the youth into
future leaders that fuel the nation’s progress. The extent and complexity of their work is
inenarrable. Their profession entails a lot of sacrifice and self-denial. It takes a lot of
patience and hard work to be a teacher. The effort they put in just dealing with so many
kinds of individuals and putting up with so many unique behaviours cannot be gainsaid
Teachers’ work is not confined within the four walls of the classroom. For the most part, they
carry on their work up to their homes in order to clinch the documentary assessment of their
students. They also contend with the administrative aspect of the profession. Teachers give
more of themselves than is objectively called for.

Even as the Constitution provides for the “highest budgetary priority to education and the
guarantee that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents
through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfilment,” our
public school teachers, in reality, are underpaid and undervalued.

With the ever-growing challenges that face our public school teachers, it is only fitting to
accord them the salary increase they rightfully deserve.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _1020

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BASIC SALARY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO THIRTY
THOUSAND PESOS (P30,000)

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

SECTION 1. All public elementary and high school teachers shall, regardless of their
length of service, be entitled to Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00) basic monthly salary.

SEC. 2. The funds for the said increase shall be incorporated by the Department of
Education (DepEd) in its budget for each fiscal year.

SEC. 3. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in cooperation with the
Department of Education (DepEd) shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations
for the effective and immediate implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly,

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1720
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For years, the San Isidro National High School ~ Calabnigan Annex operates under
the supervision and administration of the San Isidro National High School.

This bill proposes to separate the San Isidro National High School — Calabnigan
Annex from the San Isidro National High School and to convert the same into a
national high school to be known as the Bagolata National High School, in Barangay
Calabnigan, Libmanan, Camarines Sur.

As a separate and distinct learning institution, the Calabnigan National High School
would enable its administration to be more responsive to the needs of it resident
students as well as to improve the quality of education it offers. The 17" Congress
has already passed the same bill on third reading but was unfortunately unable to
move in the Senate.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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LUIS RAY] ID “Li ” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.



Republic of the Bhilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1720

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - CALABNIGAN
ANNEX IN BARANGAY CALABNIGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR FROM THE SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TO BE KNOWN AS CALABNIGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. - The San
Isidro National High School — Calabnigan Annex in Barangay Calabnigan, Municipality
of Libmanan, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby separated from the San Isidro
National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be
known as Calabnigan National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. - All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of the San Isidro National High School — Calabnigan Annex are hereby
transferred to and absorbed by the Calabnigan National High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Calabnigan National High
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s
appropriations of the San Isidro National High School — Calabnigan Annex. Thereafter,


the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect in fifteen (15) days after
Publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the

Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL.NO. 1356

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our Constitution recognizes the right of every Filipino to have a balanced and healthful
ecology. Undeniably, the issue of climate change is a timely matter of concern regarding the
potential for the continuous enjoyment of this right

Climate change is one of the many global problems that needs to be addressed, as its
escalating consequences to our world is “inter-generational’. Being an “inter-generational”
problem, it is incumbent upon every Filipino to have the “inter-generational responsibility” to
find solutions that will mitigate, if not totally eradicate, the looming effects of climate change.

Globally, carbon dioxide emissions were found to be around 37 billion tons per year. 2 This
number is still bound to increase due to the global phenomenon of industrialization and the
proliferation of big businesses.

This bill seeks to alleviate the effects of global warming and climate change by requiring the
planting of trees in residential, commercial, and public buildings, as well as in industrial
establishments.

Ultimately, this bill envisions the gradual lessening of carbon dioxide emissions in the
atmosphere as it is common knowledge that trees are the source of the oxygen that we
breathe in daily.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill

* Oposa v. Factoran, G.R. No. 101083, July 30, 1993
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1356

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE PLANTING OF TREES IN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND PUBLIC
BUILDINGS AND IN INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘National Green Building Act”

SEC. 2. All applicants for building permits for the construction of residential,
commercial, and public buildings and industrial establishments are required to allocate a
certain space and land area for the planting of trees in their premises.

SEC. 3, The Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall issue pertinent
guidelines to carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _1347

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a matter of State policy to actually prioritize the needs of the underprivileged and the
elderly. Toward this end, the State shall establish such programs that are beneficial to the
senior citizens themselves as well as to their families and the rest of the community.

‘As a major sector of Philippine society in terms of population, senior citizens should be
enabled to maximize their role in national development as a fitting appreciation of their
contributions in their more productive years.

One of the ways would be to establish a technology and livelihood center where they can
learn new skills that would open the doors of opportunity for their gainful employment. It is
the very intent of this bill to in fact and in effect widen their base of participation as senior
citizens in the nation’s economic development.

In this light, approval of this measure is most earnestly prayed for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BIL no. 1347

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD CENTER IN
EVERY BARANGAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Senior Citizens Technology and Livelihood
Center in every barangay in the country to motivate and encourage the senior citizens to
contribute to nation-building and see to it that their contributions are maximized.

SEC. 2. The Department of Social Welfare and Development, in coordination with the
Local Government Unit is hereby tasked to set up the said center and establish a technology
and livelihood program and provide guidelines as well as working mechanisms fitted to the
elderly.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees, rules and
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines \
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \ bali
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _1086

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them as provided for under Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution.

As public Health Workers, the Sanitarians are part of the Department of Health Programs
specifically on Environmental Health and Sanitation and its duties which are attached hereto.

Since sanitarians work closely with the community, they are in a very crucial position to
effect change in the sanitary habits and practices of the community. They work together with the
rural health units in the prevention of epidemics and outbreaks of all kinds of diseases as
provided for under Presidential Decree No.856, otherwise known as “The Code of Sanitation of
the Philippines”

This bill seeks to upgrade the position of sanitary inspectors to the next higher salary
grade. By this, upgrading the salaries of the Sanitarians, they can fulfil better their
responsibilities to provide quality health care, truly responsive to the needs of the community’s
primary health care -

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

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 7”
Representative
irst District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1086

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT UPGRADING THE POSITION OF SANITATION INSPECTOR TO THE
NEXT HIGHER SALARY GRADE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

SECTION 1. The position of sanitation inspector is hereby upgraded to the next higher salary
grade (SG) as follows:

POSITION SALARY GRADE
FROM TO
Sanitation Inspector I SG 06 S$G09
Sanitation Inspector IT SG 08 SGI
Sanitation Inspector [IT SGIL SG 13
Sanitation Inspector IV SG 13 SG 15
Sanitation Inspector V SG 15 SG17
Sanitation Inspector VI SG 18 SG19

SECTION 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Local
Interior and Local Government shall, in coordination with the Department of Budget and
Management, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
act.

SECTION 3. The amount needed for the effective implementation of this Act shall be charged
to the appropriations of the respective local government units

SECTION 4. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed or athended accordingly

SECTION 5. This Acts!
Gazette or in two (2)

l take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
ional newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House eit wo, 1715

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the diversion road network connecting Barangay Bagadion
and Barangay Mambulo Nuevo, within the Municipality of Libmanan, Camarines Sur,
into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads
as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1715

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING BARANGAY BAGADION
AND BARANGAY MAMBULO NUEVO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Bagadion and Barangay
Mambulo Nuevo in the Municipality of Libmanan, Province of Camarines Sur,

consisting of three kilometers and one hundred ten meters (3.1 Ikm), more or less, is
hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 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.

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 1420

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BATAD VIEJO-LUMBIA-TANZA-BOTONGAN ROAD
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND ESTANCIA, PROVINCE OF
ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to convert the Batad Viejo-Lumbia-Tanza-Botongan Road that
connects the Municipalities of Batad and Estancia in the Province of lloilo into a national
road

The improvement and maintenance of this road will provide for easier
transportation of agricultural and marine products, thereby enhancing the socio-
economic activities and tourism industry in the municipalities it connects.

The government should invest on the improvement and maintenance of roads
leading to major tourist and economic destinations to catalyze the development of eco-
tourism in the country.

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

RAUL ele C. TUPAS
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No, 1420

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BATAD VIEJO-LUMBIA-TANZA-BOTONGAN ROAD
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND ESTANCIA, PROVINCE OF
ILOILO 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 Batad Viejo-Lumbia-Tanza-Botongan Road in the Province of lloilo is
hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1635

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

The Philippine Arena was inaugurated on July 21, 2014. It is a multi-purpose indoor
arena located at Ciudad de Victoria- a tourism enterprise zone in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines,
covering more than 100 hectares. With a seating capacity of up to 55,000, it became the world’s

__ largest indoor arena. It has been declared as the largest mixed-use indoor arena by the Guinness
Book of World Records according to the webpage of the Philippine Arena.

Having already made a mark in history, there is no doubt that the Philippine Arena is the
only venue of choice when it comes to hosting biggest sporting events in the country.

This bill seeks to formally declare and recognize the Philippine Arena as the National
Sports Capital for major sporting events in the Philippines given its vast area and seating
capacity.

Hence, this proposal is submitted for consideration. a

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1635

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE PHILIPPINE ARENA OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO AS THE SPORTS
CAPITAL OF MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “THE NATIONAL SPORTS CAPITAL
ACT”.

SECTION 2. The State shall formally declare and recognize the Philippine Arena as the
sports capital for major sporting events in the Philippines given its vast area and seating capacity
of up to 55,000 and covering a land area of 100 hectares, it became the world’s largest indoor
arena. It is considered as the world’s largest indoor arena and has been declared as the largest
mixed-use indoor arena by the Guinness Book of World Records.

SECTION 3. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of
the law or provisions not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 4, All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and. regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 5. Thi: Shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines po ae,
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HOUSE BILL NO. _

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sections 13 and 17 of Article II of the Constitution express the important
role of the youth in nation-building, In the same Constitution, the State also
highlights the importance of education as an investment for national growth and
development

Fact is, Section 1, Article XIV of the fundamental law provides that "the
State shall protect and promote the right ofa/1 citizens to quality education at all
levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

‘To date, a clamor for the creation and institutionalization of a national
high school in Barangay Bagbag under the newly created legislative district in
Quezon City, Metro Manila is very much evident. In order to address the teacher-
student ratio which leaves much to be desired, Honorable Winston Castelo of the
former Second District of Quezon City filed this measure in the Fifteenth
Congress.

The passage of this bill is highly recommended

ALFRED VAHGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGTHEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. ed

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAGBAG, QUEZON
CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS BAGBAG 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. Establishment of a National High School - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national

high school in Barangay Bagbag, Quezon City, Metro Manila, to be known as
Bagbag National High School

SECTION 2. Appropriations - The Secretary of the Department of
Education shall immediately include in the agency's program the
operationalization of the Bagbag National High School, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. Implementation - The Secretary of the Department of

Education shalll issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the
purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivit:
publication in the Official

his Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its
ette.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES /S are, JUL 09 2019
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Quezon City {Oe a

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2723

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay Handong in the
Municipality of Libmanan to the Boundary of Barangay Bridge 1, also within the
Municipality of Libmanan into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads

as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Awl

LUIS RAYMUND 4 \Y” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Whilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quejon €ity

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no, 1723

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING BARANGAY HANDONG IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN AND BARANGAY BRIDGE 1 ALSO IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Handong, Municipality of
Libmanan, and Barangay Bridge 1 also in the Municipality of Libmanan, Province of

Camarines Sur, consisting of three kilometers and six hundred meters (3.6km), more
or less, is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 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.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1314

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE JOCELYN F. FORTUNO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant all public school teachers and non-teaching
personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) an across-the-board increase
in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) per month

In the not so distant past, public school teachers were one of the highly
regarded employees of the government. They received very decent pay that they
could afford to send their children to exclusive schools and could even build
bigger houses. But nowadays, when you talk about the teaching profession, a
Not so good impression comes to mind. They are associated with vending
tocinos, longganisas and other commodities to augment their incomes

It is @ sad reality that teachers today, according to a leading newspaper
‘are not only inadequately compensated for their labors, they are also burdened
with onerous debts to both government and private lenders. The debt is a
symptom of just how their take-home pay has been reduced in real terms, given
the prices of everything from food and medical care to transportation and
housing,” And the solution to the teacher's plight is to increase the teacher's
salaries, which had already been significantly reduced by inflation

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill

socal F FORTUNO
fepresentative

Fifth District, Camarines Sur



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit o.__ 2314

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE JOCELYN F. FORTUNO

AN ACT
GRANTING ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND NON-TEACHING
PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd) AN
ACROSS-THE-BOARD INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND
PESOS (P10,000,00) PER MONTH AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be granted to alll public school teachers and non-
teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) a monthly across-
the-board increase in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00).

SEC. 2. Appropriation. - The amount necessary to implement this Act
shall be charged against the appropriations of the Department of Education
(DepEd) of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulation. - The Department of Education (DepEd)
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, rules and
regulations, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed
or modified accordingly

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1558

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HON. JULIENNE “JAM JAM” BARONDA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Zamora Street in Iloilo City into a national road.

Zamora Street spans a total length of 782.5 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Iloilo City. It is presently classified as a local city road. It connects two national
roads - the Duran Street and Blumentritt Street.

Being in the heart of Iloilo City, this road provides inter-barangay connections to major
municipal and city infrastructure. It leads to the multitude of government offices and business
centers frequented by locals and tourists of the city and the region. Zamora Street leads to vital
government offices such as the lloilo City Hall and the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, both located
in the City Proper District. Furthermore, major business establishments and schools in the City
Proper benefit from this road.

When Republic Act 10555 was enacted, declaring the Iloilo Central Business District as part
of the country’s tourism and heritage zone, the Zamora Street’s significance as a major
thoroughfare for tourism and trade, linking heritage sites, tourist spots and recreation areas in
Tilo City, became even more evident.

Clearly, the conversion of Zamora Street into a national road would be to the greatest advantage
of locals, students, workers, traders and both local and foreign tourists of Iloilo City and the
general population.

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

JULIE! ‘JAM JAM’ BARONDA
Ilo City Lone District


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1558

INTRODUCED BY HON. JULIENNE “JAM JAM” BARON!

AN ACT CONVERTING ZAMORA 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. Zamora 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,
~’ RECEIVED
2 SUL 0 8 2019

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1602

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to honor and praise Filipino senior citizens by providing them
monetary incentives in the amount of Eighty thousand pesos upon their 80 birthday.
This act recognizes the veritable contributions of our elderly to nation building A
community that cares for its elderly is one that is dynamic and abounding in
blessings inasmuch as it has found favor from the Providence who mandates for
every one to “stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man.” {t
sure is wise to give back to the ones who have offered so much and dedicated their
lives’ work not only for the benefit of their loved ones, but practically, for the general
welfare of the community.

If only to acknowledge their significant moral and economic contributions, this apt
measure should be considered.

Hence, the immediate passage of this measure is sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
1602

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
HONORING FILIPINO SENIOR CITIZENS THEREBY GRANTING THEM EIGHTY
THOUSAND PESOS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 80™ BIRTHDAY

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

SECTION 1. This Act shail be known as the “80™ Birthday Gift Act.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, senior citizen is hereby entitled to Eighty Thousand Pesos
cash gift on his or her 80" birthday.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, The Quezon Cit
Government shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to effectively carry out the
provisions of this Act

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines !
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \

Quezon City
&
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
1730
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAYMUND 4 Y” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1730
HOUSE BILL NO."

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PASACAO MUNICIPAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY STA.
ROSA DEL NORTE, MUNICIPALITY OF PASACAO, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES
SUR INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS PASACAO,
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. - The Pasacao Municipal
High School in Barangay Sta. Rosa del Norte, Municipality of Pasacao, Province of
Camarines Sur is hereby converted into a national high school to be known as
Pasacao National High School.

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

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


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

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect in fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the

Philippines.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 15 Ls

Introduced by
HON. YEDDA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ

and
HON. FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF EASTERN VISAYAS
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN TACLOBAN CITY FROM FIVE
HUNDRED (500) TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (1500),
AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL,
UPGRADING ITS SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH
CARE SERVICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
RENAMING IT TO EASTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL CENTER

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

Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Eastern Visayas Regional
Medical Center in Tacloban City shall be increased from five hundred (500) to
one thousand five hundred (1500).

Section 2. The Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center shall now be
known as the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC)

Section 3. The existing human resource requirement of the Eastern
Visayas Medical Center be correspondingly increased to conform with the
aforementioned increase in authorized bed capacity. The Department of Health

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in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and the Civil
Service Commission shall determine and approve the additional plantilla
positions to be created and filled upon prior consultation and recommendation
by the EVMC.

Section 4. Existing service facilities and professional healthcare
services are also hereby upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to
the aforementioned increase in authorized bed capacity. The EVMC shall
submit to the Department of Health its proposed hospital development plan and
the additional clinical departments and clinical units it requires to meet the
increased authorized bed capacity.

Section 5. The increase in bed capacity of EVMC shall be implemented
for a period of not more than three (3) years from of approval of this Act. During
the first year, the bed capacity shall be increased to one thousand (1000), an
increase of two hundred fifty (250) beds shall be made during the next two (2)
years.

Section 6. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.

Section 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette and in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.