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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.817G
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  convert  the  Mahayahay-1L  Road  in  the  Municipality  of Maluso,
Province of Basilan, approximately 5.00 kilometers, into a national road.
The Mahayahay-1L Road is a vital road, as it facilitates the transportation of agricultural
and  marine  products  from  farms  and  sea  ports  to  different  markets  in  the  province.  It  also
provides case of mobility for people in the whole Province of Basilan.
Conversion into a national road guarantees the Mahayahay-I L Road regular maintenance
and repair from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) funded by the national
government.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is camestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESHNTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.8178
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TIIE CONVERSION OF THE MAIIAYAHAY-1L ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MALUSO, PROVINCE OF BASILAN, FROM PROVINCIAL ROAD TO
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section   1.     The  Mahayahay-1L  Road,  in  the  Municipality  of Maluso,  Province  of
Basilan, which is approximately 5.00 kilometers, is hereby converted into a national road, under
the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Sec.  2.  The amount necessary for the maintenance,  improvement, and repair of the said
road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec.  3.  /`,:;ffc'c./J.vJ.ty.  -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE August 17, 2023
Quezon * TIME 11:50am
NINETEENTH CONGRESS ~, BY ui
Second Regular Session Ki
HOUSE BILL NO. Wo ELS
._8930__ IND

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Brgy. Tumana — Macaiban, Brgy. Poblacion Road in the
municipality of Santa Maria, province of Bulacan into a National Road.

With an approximate distance of 1.60 kilometers, this road serves as a main
thoroughfare in traversing the stretch of the municipality of Santa Maria. To ensure the
safety and convenience of motorists plying this route, regular maintenance and immediate
rehabilitation of dilapidated areas is needed, where only the national government can provide.

By passing on the responsibility of maintaining and developing the said municipal
road to the national government, it is guaranteed that its needed maintenance, rehabilitation,
and development will be adequately funded.

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

SALVAI . PLEYTO, SR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 8930

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPAL ROAD IN BRGY. TUMANA —
MACAIBAN, BRGY, POBLACION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA MARIA,
BULACAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS:
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Brgy. Tumana — Macaiban, Brgy. Poblacion Road in the municipality
of Santa Maria, province of Bulacan is hereby converted into a National Road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 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 (GAA).

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. -----
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish satellite multi-species marine hatcheries in 
Barangays Bayabas, Bonbon, and Bulua, in the City ofCagayan de Oro, Province 
of Misamis Oriental, and appropriating funds therefor. 
The people ofCagayan de Oro enjoy a wide variety offish from the waters 
off its coastline. According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 
forty-five ( 45) significant species of Philippine fish are found in its coastal waters, 
including barracuda, jacks, wahoo, skipjack (bonito or tulingan) and Spanish 
I\tfackerel (tangigue ). 
Similarly, the waters of the Cagayan River abound with halo-an (mudfish), 
pantak (catfish), kikilo (spotted scat), buwan-buwan (tarpon) and other 
indigenous species like the hipon (goby), balanak (Goldie river mullet), 
dalapakan (Loach goby), Bluespot gray mullet, casili (Bengal eel) and the most 
prized fish of them all, the magnificent pigok (Tapiroid Grunter). 
These major marine species produced in Cagayan de Oro are also among 
the primary species being eyed for hatchery production under this bill. If enacted 
into law, this hatchery project shall significantly contribute to providing more fish 
seedlings supply to aquaculture sectors within the locality and address the 
marketing demand in the region and possibly in the entire country. 
It cannot be overemphasized that the multi-species marine hatchery would 
improve the country's fish and other aquatic species supply and significantly 
contribute to the growth and development of the local aquaculture sector. 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESIINTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUsEBILLNo.8684
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Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Through this bill, an e-library will be created at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Culiat in
Quezon  City.  Republic Act No.  7743,  which calls  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,"
is proposed to be addressed by establishing an e-library instead of a reading center.
An  e-library  with at  least three  (3)  sets  of computers  with internet connection  in the
barangay  halls  could  be  a better alternative  to  opening  physical  libraries  and reading
centers, which could be expensive and only offer a limited selection of publications. These
computers give users access to a huge library of online educational resources. Moreover,
public libraries and reading rooms should not fall behind and make sure they have access
to  modem  technologies  as  educational  institutions  move  toward  adding  more  recent
(digital) kinds of instructional content into their databases.
In behalf of the people of Quezon City's Sizth District, and for the common good of the
Filipinopeople,theapprovalofthesardmeasureiseanestlysoug#`
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUsEBILLNo.8684
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
ANACT
ESTABLISIHNG AN I-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY CULIAT IN QUEZON CITY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1      Section 1. There is hereby established an e-library in Barangay culiat in Quezon city.
2
3      Section 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of
4      Barangay culiat, which shall have at least three (3) computers with access to the internet
5      and shall be used exclusively for educational and research purposes only.
6
7      The use of the e-library shall be free of charge to the public.
8
9      Section 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of
10      the computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local
11       Goverrment.
12
13       The maintenance of the eTlibrary established shall be the responsibility and shall be charged
14      to Barangay culiat.
15
16      Section 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations, and other
17      issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified
18       accordingly.
19
2o      Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the official
21      Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATNES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. __ _ 
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 8551, promulgated on February 25, 1998, the 
Philippine National Police (PNP) shall establish women's desks in all police stations 
throughout the country to administer and attend to cases involving crimes against 
chastity, sexual harassment, abuses committed against women and children and other 
similar offenses. (Sec. 57) In furtherance of this, PNP shall prioritize the recruitment and 
training of women who shall serve in the women's desk. Hence, the present law requires 
the PNP to reserve ten percent (10%) of its annual recruitment, training, and education 
quota for women. (Sec. 58) 
After 25 years, the need for female police officers cannot be gainsaid. There are 
rising cases involving crimes against chastity, sexual harassment, abuses committed 
against women and children and other similar offenses. In fact, according to the 
Philippine Statistics Authority's National Demographic Health Surveys of 2008, 2013, 
and 2017, "1 in 4 Filipino women aged 15-49 had experienced physical, emotional, or 
sexual violence from their husband or partner."1
Therefore, in order to enhance the capabilities of the police force in handling 
rising cases of abuse against women and children, including similar crimes, there is a 
need to increase the annual recruitment quota of female officers to fifteen percent (15% ). 
This commendable bill was introduced by Rep. Johnny T. Pimentel in the 17th 
Congress. It was approved on Third and Final Reading, and was transmitted to the 
Senate; however, the same was not passed into law. Similar versions of this bill were 
filed in the subsequent Congresses. The present proponent acknowledges the hard work 
and wisdom of his predecessors. 
1 Ortuoste, Jenny. "Ending violence vs. women and children". The Manila Standard. Web. November 23, 2022.
Accessed on 15 April 2023. < https://manilastandard.net/opinion/columns/pop-goes-the-world-by-jenny­
ortuoste/314280967 /ending-violence-vs-women-and-children.html> 
May 16, 2023
3:30 pm
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Repub-Tic of the -Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Gty
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second  Regular Session
HoUSE BILL No. 8888
Introduced by REP. RuWEL PETER S. GONZAGA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The bill seeks to convert a 51.740 kilometers provincial road stretch which starts at
Barangay   Poblacion   Municipality   of   Maragusan   traversing   to   Barangays   Tagugpo,
Napnapan,  and  Tambongon   Municipality  of  Pantukan,   Davao   De  Oro  Section  all   in
Province of Davao de Oro as a national  Road.
By converting the provincial road traversing the barangays into a national road, the
national government through the Department of Public Works and  Highways will  be the
one  who  will  take  care  of the  maintenance  and  repair  of the  said  road.  With  available
resources, the proper and sufficient maintenance of the road becomes less burdensome
to the local government concerned  resulting  in the timely and  appropriate preservation
of the  road's good  condition. The safety and  stability  of this  road  infrastructure will  be
enhanced  further  by  the  new  management  whose  expertise  and  knowledge  will  truly
improve this public asset.
Indeed,  roads  are  a  major  factor  in  the  growth  and  progress  of  an  area.  With
sufficiently maintained roads come greater accessibility and more economic activity. Thus,
by improving such road  more and better opportunities are made available to the people
thereby reducing  poverty in the locality.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NFNETEENTL+ CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
'HOUSE BiLL No. 8888
Introduced by REP. RuWEL PETER GONZAGA
EN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING  FROM  BARANGAY POBLACION
MUNICIPALITY OF MARAGUSAN TO BARANGAY TAGUGPO -BARANGAY
NAPNAPAN -BARANGAY TAMBONGON MUNICIPALITY OF PANTUKANf DAVAO
DE ORO 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  road   stretching   -from  Barangay  Pchlacien   Municipal-i-ty  of
Maragusan traversing  to  Barangays Tagugpo,  Napnapan,  and  Tambongon  Municipality
of Pantukan,  all  the  Province of Davao de Oro  as described  in the technical  description
under the succeeding section of this Act is hereby converted into a national road.
SECTloN 2--.  From-the Bureau of  Lands  lo€atioPr mcmuineftt  no.  1  (BLLM-1-)  of the
Municipality of Pantukan,  Province of Davao de  Oro thence to  point marked  one  (1)  of
the roads with distance of 51.740 kilometers connecting to Surigao -Davao Coastal Road.
SECTtoN  3.  The  Secretary of Ptlb#c  Works and  -Highways  shall inclLrd€  in  the
Department's  program the  improvement,  repair and  mainte-nance of the said  road, the
funding of which shall  be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION  4. This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15)  days after tis  publication  in the
Off.[cial Gazette oF iPr a± least two (2} ftewspapers of genera+ cifculatioFT.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.   8410
Introduced by REPRHSENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN VICENTE-CANAOAY-CATBANGHN-ILOCANOS
SUR-ILOCANOS NORTE ROAD IN SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
EXPLANATORY NOTH
This  bill   seeks  to  convert  the  San  Vicente-Canaoay-Catbangen-Ilocanos   Sur-
Ilocanos Norte road in Sam Femando City, La Union into a national road.
San Femando City, La Union is now the seat of national government agencies in
Region I  and the center of trade,  commerce,  financial and educational institutions.  The
conversion of the San Vicente-Canaoay-Catbangen-Ilocanos Sun-Ilocanos Norte road into
a national road will greatly stimulate and promote economic development of the various
barangays  traversed  by  the  road network since  this  is  an altemate  road to the  present
Regional Airport which will soon be upgraded to an international airport.
The conversion will likewise increase the existing length of the national roads being
maintained,  hence,  a  corresponding  increase  in  fund  allocation  and  upgrading  of the
District Engineering Office (DEO) into a first -class category. This will also contribute to
the  improvement of socio-economic endeavors of the respective barangays and will be
more responsive to the needs of the people and other neighboring towns. New investments
will be encourage thus promoting economic growth and progress in San Femando City.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly sought.
FRAN
0 PAOL0 P. ORTEGA V


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.  8 4 1 0
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN VICENTE-CANAOAY-CATBANGEN-ILOCANOS
SUR-ILOCANOS NORTE ROAD IN SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Be  it  enacted by the  Senate  and House  of Representatives  Of the Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SHCTION.  1. The San Vicente-Canaoay-Catbangen-Ilocanos Sun-Ilocanos Norte
road in San Femando City, La Union into a national road.
SECTION. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
program the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the said road, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SHCTI0N. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Macajalar Bay is a deep water bay located north of the Province of Misamis Oriental 
on the Mindanao island in the southern part the Philippines. Cagayan de Oro City, being the 
regional center of Northern Mindanao (Region X), is in one of its deep-water harbors and 
twelve of the Municipalities of Misamis Oriental share a coastline with the bay. This bay fronts 
Barangay Macabalan and has been known as Macajalar Bay since time immemorial.  
However, Father Jaime S. Neri, S.J., a native Kagay-anon, conducted research at the 
Library of Congress in Washington DC and discovered that ancient maps on file show that the 
original name of the Macajalar Bay was Macabalan Bay. And the mistake in the spelling of the 
name was brought about by the ancient cartographers who were using feathered quills in their 
map-making.  
This bill seeks to change the name of Macajalar Bay to Macabalan Bay to reflect the 
true intent of our forefathers in choosing the name of the bay.  
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
  RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
August 17, 2023
2:00 pm
8935


NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
RENAMING MACAJALAR BAY IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO MACABALAN BAY TO 
REFLECT ITS ORIGINAL NAME AND LOCATION  
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
Section 1. Macajalar Bay in Cagayan de Oro City is hereby renamed as Macabalan Bay. 
Sec. 2. The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) and other 
relevant agencies of the government, including the concerned local government units, are 
hereby directed to cause the printing and issuance of the map of the Republic of the 
Philippines as well as the political and sectoral maps, pursuant to this Act.  
Sec. 3. All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction, executive orders, rules and 
regulations, or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed 
or modified accordingly.  
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
8935
Republic ofthe Philippines DATE _May 15, 2023.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |\\ = TIME 3:17pm 7

Quezon City e ee
NINETEENTH CONGRESS X g

First Regular Session Wo INDEX

HOUSE BILL No. _8115.

Introduced by Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO HINRICH SCHUMACHER
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Mr. Hinrich (Henry)
Schumacher, giving him all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives, as well as the
duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and the laws of the
land.

Mr. Schumacher came to the Philippines in 1977 as the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of the Hoechst Group of Companies. In 1978, he formed the first European
Chamber of Commerce in the world in the Philippines. Thereafter, he took over the
reins of ECCP in 1989 and managed it until 2016.

As a permanent resident in the country since the 1980s, Mr. Schumacher has
greatly contributed to the economy by supporting various businesses and inviting
international companies to invest in the country. Indeed, Mr. Schumacher’s keen sense
of business made it possible to expand the business landscape of the country,
benefitting many Filipinos in return.

It goes without saying, then, that it has always been Mr. Schumacher’s fervent
desire to finally become a Filipino citizen, and in the 46 years that he has been living
in the Philippines, he has proven that he is an asset to the country and that he has
nothing but the best intentions in seeking citizenship.

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
Representative, 2 District of Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _8115

Introduced by Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO HINRICH SCHUMACHER

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

SECTION 1. Mr. Hinrich Schumacher is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all
the rights, privileges, and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant
thereto under the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

SEC 2. Mr. Hinrich Schumacher shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines before an officer duly authorized to administer the same. The Oath of Allegiance
shall be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.

SEC 3. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration shall
issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Mr. Hinrich Schumacher who shall thereupon enter into
the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

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 Philippines
HousE oF. REPRESENTATlvns
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.`8181
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks to convert the Aguada-Sumagdang-Junction  Tairan Road in the City   of
lsabela, Province of Basilan, approximately 39.7  kilometers, into a national road.
The   Aguada-Sumagdang-Junction   Tairan   Road   is  a  vital  road,  as  it  facilitates  the
transportation of agricultural and marine products from farms and sea ports to different markets
in the province. It also provides case of mobility for people in the whole Province of Basilan.
Conversion into a national road guarantees the Aguada-Sumagdang-Junction Tairan Road
regular maintenance and repair from  the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
funded by the national government.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is camestly sought.
Lone Dis
of Basilan


Republic of the Philippines
Housn oF REPRESENTATlvHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.818i
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN Acr pRoVIDING FOR THE CoNVERsloN oF THE
AGUADA-SuMAGDANG-IUNCTloN TAmAN ROAD IN THE CITY   oF ISABELA,
PROVINCE OF BAslLAN, FROM pROvlNaAL ROAD TO   NATIONAL ROAD AND
AppRopRIATING FUNDS TlmREFORE
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of RIpresenlatives Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section  1.   The Aguada-Sumagdang-Junction Tairan Road, in the City   of isabela,  in the
Province of Basilan, which is approximately 39.7 kilometers, is hereby converted into a national
road, under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Sec.  2.  The amount necessary for the maintenance,  improvement, and repair of the said
road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec.  3. /t:-#27c/7.v/./);.  -This  Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
C?/ftyJ.¢/ (;crzc'//L. or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. __ 
Introduced by Representative CAMILLE A. VILLAR 
AN ACT 
INSTITUTIONALIZING 
THE 
EXPANDED 
TERTIARY 
EDUCATION 
EQUIVALENCY AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAM AND PROVIDING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Explanatory Note 
The 1987 Philippine Constitution gives primacy to education, as embodied in Article 
XIV: 
Section 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to 
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make 
such education accessible to all. 
Section 2. The State shall: 
(1) Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and
society;
(2) Establish and maintain a system of free public education in the
elementary and high school levels. Without limiting the natural right of
parents to rear their children, elementary education is compulsory for
all children of school age;
(3) Establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan
programs, subsidies, and other incentives which shall be available to
deserving students in both public and private schools, especially to the
underprivileged;
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2:49 pm
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8353
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. __ _ 
Introduced by 2n<1 District of Agusan del Norte Representative 
HON.DALEB.CORVERA 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE CONGRESSMAN EDELMIRO A. AMANTE, SR. 
MAP ASO RESORT AND ADVENTURE NATURE PARK IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF SANTIAGO, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE, 
AS AN ECOTOURISM ZONE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As early as 1939, the beauty and importance to a balanced ecology of the Mapaso Hot 
Spring in the Province of Agusan del Norte has been recognized. Then Philippine President 
Manuel L. Quezon issued Proclamation No. 422, series of 1939, entitled "Establishing as 
Mapaso Hot Spring Forest Reserve for Watershed Protection and Timber Production a Parcel 
of Public Domain Situated in the Municipality of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan, Island of 
Mindanao. 
Over the years, a new municipality, Santiago, was created, the territorial jurisdiction of 
which includes the area where the Mapaso Hot Spring Forest Reserve is located. To further 
protect and preserve the natural beauty of the area and its wildlife species, Municipal Ordinance 
No. 30, series of 1993 was ordained. The ordinance declared the 50-hectare Mapaso Municipal 
Park as Sanctuary of Wildlife and mandated the putting up of signboards thereon to raise 
awareness. 
In honor of the late Congressman Edelmiro A. Amante, Sr. who initiated the 
development of the Mapaso Hot Spring into a primary tourist destination not only in the 
Municipality of Santiago, but in the whole Province of Agusan del Norte, the Sangguniang 
Bayan of the Municipality of Santiago ordained Municipal Ordinance No. 163, series of2022 
naming the Mapaso Hot and Cold Spring of the Municipality of Santiago, Agusan del Norte 
into Congressman Edelmiro A. Amante, Sr. Mapaso Resort and Adventure Nature Park. 
The purpose of this bill is to ensure the preservation of the Congressman Edelmiro A. 
Amante, Sr. Mapaso Resort and Adventure Nature Park including its wildlife species, and its 
promotion as a primary tourist destination in the Province of Agusan del Norte. This measure 
recognizes that a comprehensive tourism development plan aligned with the national tourism 
development program of the Department of Tourism is vital in ensuring that the generations 
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1:09 pm
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8598
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Gty, Metro Mani.la
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Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
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HOusEBILLNO.817r
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
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This  bill  seeks to convert the Tairan-Bagbagon-Calugusa'n Road in the Municipality of
Lantawan, Province of Basilan, approximately 6. 50 kilometers, into a national road.
The Tairan-Bagbagon-Calugusan Road is a vital road, as it facilitates the transportation of
agricultural and marine products from farms and sea ports to different markets in the province. It
also provides ease of mobility for people in the whole Province of Basilan.
Conversion into a national road guarantees the Tairan-Bagbagon-Calugusan Road regular
maintenance and repair from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) funded by
the national government.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is carnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESHNTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHB|LLNo.817,I
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TEE CONVERSION OF THE
TAIRAN-BAGBAGON-cALUGusAN, ROAD, IN THE MUNlapALITy oF LANTAWAN IN
THE PROVINCE OF  BASILAN, FROM PROVINCIAL ROAD TO   NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE.
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines in Ct)ngress
assembled:
Section  1.   The Tairan-Bagbabagon-Calugusan Road, in the Municipality of hantawan in
the  Province  of  Basilan,  which  is  approximately  6.50  kilometers,  is  hereby  converted  into
national  road,  under  the jurisdiction  and  supervision  of the  Department of Public Works and
Highways.
Sec.  2.  The amount necessary for the maintenance, improvement, and repair of the said
road shall be included in the annun] General Appropriations Act.
Sec.  3. /±T#ec//.v/./);.  -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
(?#/`c.7.a/ (;crzcJ//c or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the Santa Maria - Angat road in the province of Bulacan 
into a national road. 
This road section serves as the main access road that links the municipalities of Santa 
Maria and Angat. 
Its maintenance and improvement is the responsibility of the local 
government. But due to budgetary constraints faced by the LGUs concerned, the objective to 
maintain the serviceable and safe condition of the road section is hardly achieved. 
Converting this road section into a national road will transfer the obligation of its 
maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation to the national government. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
August 17, 2023
11:50 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILLNo.   8817
Introduced by Rep. FERDINAND ALEXANDER A. MARCOS
and Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
EXPIANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  declare  September  11   of every  year  a  special  non-
working holiday in the Province of Ilocos Norte in commemoration of the birth
anniversary of Former President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos.
A  brilliant  man,  World  War  11  veteran,  distinguished  legislator  and  a
visionary  president,  "Apo  Lckay",  as  he  is  held  in  high  esteem,  was  born  on
September    11,    1917    in   SalTat,    Ilocos   Norte.    As    a   Filipino    leader,   his
accomplishments in nation-building are unparalleled.
It has been said that with or without a special holiday declaration, the birth
amiversary   is    being   celebrated    annually   by   the   Ilokano    community   to
commemorate the former president's life, works and outstanding contributions to
national development. However, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the
province  be  formally  given  the  opportunity  to  celebrate  and  participate  in  the
occasion  with  appropriate  ceremonies  without having  the  need  to  undergo  the
process of requesting the issuance of a presidential proclamation for the purpose.
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In view  of the  foregoing  reasons,  the  immediate  approval  of this  bill  is
eamestly sought.
FERDINAND ALEXANDER A. MARCOS
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2nd District, Ilocos Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.     8817
Introduced by Rep. FERDINAND ALEXANDER A. MARCOS
and Rep. ANGEL0 MARCOS BARBA
AN ACT
DHCLARING  sEPTErmER  11  oF  EVERY  YEAR  A  SPECIAL
NONWORKING  HOLIDAY  IN  TIIE  PROVINCE  OF  ILOCOS
NORTE      IN      C OMMEMORATI0N      OF      TIIE      BIRTH
ANNIVERSARY    OF    FORRER    PRESIDENT    FERDINAND
EDRALIN    MARCOS,    T0    BE    KNOTWN    AS    "PRESIDENT
FERDINAND EDRALIN MARCOS DAY''
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Se]'iate  and  the  House  Of Representatives  Of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  September  11  of every  year  is  hereby  declared  a
special   nonworking   holiday   in   the   Province   of   llocos   Norte   in
commemoration of the birth anniversary of former President Ferdinand
Edralin Marcos,  to  be  known  as  "President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos
Day."
SEC.  2.  This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its
publication   in   the   Official   Gazette   or   in   a   newspaper   of  general
circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. -----
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a fish port and cold storage facility m 
Barangay Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental. 
Section 7, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides: 
"Section 7. The State shall protect the rights of subsistence fishermen, 
especially of local communities, to the preferential use of local marine and 
fishing resources, both inland and al/shore. It shall provide support to such 
fishermen through appropriate technology and research, adequate financial, 
production, and marketing assistance, and other services. xx x" 
The fish port in the said city shall serve as a distribution center with 
efficient post-harvest facilities that meet the industry's requirements for 
maintaining quality marine products. Otherwise stated, establishing said fish 
port will provide an avenue for trade and consumer access for small-time 
fisherfolks in the locality. 
On the other hand, based on data from the Bureau of Fisheries and 
Aquatic Resources, approximately 25 to 40 percent of the total fish production 
in the Philippines is lost from the distribution chain due to a shortage in post­
harvest equipment like blast freezers and ice-making machines as well as 
facilities like cold storage warehouses and fish ]anding sites. 
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8435
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. __ 
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed measure seeks to establish community forests in Barangays 
Bayanga, Besigan, Dansolihon, Lumbia, Mambuaya, Pagalungan, Tumpagon, 
Pigsag-an, San Simon, Taglimao, Tagpangi, Tignapoloan, Tubman, and 
Baikingon, all in the 1st District of Cagayan de Oro City. 
A community forest is a tract of forest land set aside by the Secretary of 
the DENR for the use of the residents of a municipality or a barangay from which 
said residents may plant, re-plant, collect, and remove forest products for their 
personal use in accordance with existing laws and regulations. 
A community forest provides several benefits, viz.:
1.
Strengthens social cohesion by bringing people to work together.
2.
Reduces deforestation thru a sustainable source of forest products.
3.
Increases income and food security.
4.
Provides tourism opportunities.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnest sought.
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May 29, 2023
6:34 pm
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8431
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez, DPA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
. 
Dominador Gomez was a Filipino doctor, labor leader and member of the First Philippine 
Assembly. He was a nephew of Father Mariano Gomez, one of the three priests, also known as 
GOMBURZA, who were executed in 1872 for a false accusation of organizing the Cavite 
Mutiny. He studied medicine in the University of Santo Tomas but left for Spain in 1887 to 
finish his medical degree and obtain his medical license from the University of Barcelona.  
While pursuing his doctorate degree in Madrid, he actively participated in the propaganda 
movement and contributed to the La Solidaridad, using the pen name Ramiro Franco. After his 
return to the Philippines, he assumed the leadership of the Union Obrera Democratica, launching 
strikes against American companies in Manila. He was soon after arrested on charges of sedition, 
illegal association, and aiding the anti-US resistance.  
He regained his freedom by facilitating the surrender of Macario Sakay to the American 
Insular Government in 1906. Thereafter, he was elected to the Philippine Assembly representing 
the City of Manila’s First District, in 1907, 1908 and 1911. 
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Dominador Gomez was an agent of change during our country’s turbulent times. He is an 
epitome of patriotism and love of country, as a revolutionary, as a labor leader, and as one of the 
first lawmakers in our country. It is with pride that one of the new diversion roads in Ormoc City 
be named the Dominador Gomez Diversion Road. 
In view of the foregoing, the early approval of this measure is earnestly prayed for. 
RICHARD I. GOMEZ, DPA 
4th District, Province of Leyte


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez 
AN ACT NAMING THE ROAD COMMENCING IN BARANGAY SAN JUAN AT 
ORMOC-NATIONAL ROAD, TRAVERSING BARANGAYS SAN JUAN, LAO, AND  
NAUNGAN AND ADJOINING THE BARANGAY NAUNGAN CADASTRAL COASTAL 
ROAD AS THE DOMINADOR GOMEZ DIVERSION ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. The road commencing in Barangay San Juan at Ormoc-National Road, 
traversing Barangays San Juan, Lao, and Naungan and adjoining the Barangay Naungan 
Cadastral Coastal Road is hereby named as the Dominador Gomez Diversion Road. 
SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary 
rules, orders, and circulars to implement this Act within sixty (60) days from its effectivity. 
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, 
8983
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.8683
RECEIVED
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Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Through this bill, an e-library will be created at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Baesa in
Quezon City. Republic Act No. 7743, which calls 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," is proposed to be
addressed by establishing an e-library instead of a reading center.
An e-library with at least three (3) sets of computers with internet connection in the barangay
halls could be a better alternative to opening physical libraries and reading centers, which
could be expensive and only offer a limited selection of publications. These computers give
users access to a huge library of online educational resources. Moreover, public libraries and
reading rooms should not fall behind and make sure they have access to modem technologies
as educational institutions move toward adding more recent (digital) kinds of instructional
content into their databases.
In behalf of the people of Quezon City's Si2th District, and for the common good of the
Filipinopeople,theapprovaloftheandmeasureiseanestlysough#


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.8683
Introduced by Representative MA. VICTORIA CO-PILAR
ANACT
ESTABLISIIING AN E-LIBRARY IN BARANGAY BAESA IN QUEZON CITY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate  and House  Of Represerttatives Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1       Section 1. There is hereby established an e-library in Barangay Baesa in Quezon city.
2
3      Section 2. The e-library established by this Act shall be located in the Barangay Hall of
4      Barangay Baesa, which shall have at least three (3) computers with access to the internet and
5      shall be used exclusively for educational and research purposes only.
6
7      The use of the e-library shall be free of charge to the public.
8
9      Section 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the e-library and the purchase of
1o      the computers shall be generated from the funds of the Department of Interior and Local
11       Goverrment.
12
13      The maintenance of the e-library established shall be the responsibility and shall be charged
14      toBarangayBaesa.
15
16       Section 4. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and regulations, and other
17      issuances contrary to or inconsistent with this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified
18       accordingly.
19
2o      Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
21      Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.8139
INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  residents  of  Barangays  Chupac,   Kaleo,   Lunas  and  Ogo-og,   all
located  in  the  Municipality  of  Barlig,  Province  of  Mountain  Province  identify
themselves  as  belonging  to  the   Kadaclan   Indigenous  Cultural  Community
(lcc).    Albeit  the  unique  characteristics  of  the  people  associated  with  the
individual  barangays,  they are  commonly  referred  to as  i-Kadaclan  or people
from Kadaclan.  Hence, in order to preserve customary usage, give importance
to  its  genealogical  value  and   promote  unity,   the  Council  of  Elders  of  the
Kadaclan lcc requested that Kadaclan be appended to the names of the afore-
stated barangays on record.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Qiiezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.8139
INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG
AN  ACT  CHANGING  THE  NAME  OF  BARANGAY  KALEO  IN  THE
MUNICIPALITY  OF  BARLIG,  PROVINCE  OF  MOUNTAIN  PROVINCE  TO
BARANGAY KALEO-KADACLAN.
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the
Philippines in Congress assembled.
Section  1.    The  name  of  Barangay  Kaleo  in  the  Municipality  of Barlig,
Province of Mountain Province is hereby changed to Barangay Kaleo-Kadaclan
Section 2.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill aims to provide for the conversion of Santa Maria - Muzon, San Jose del 
Monte City road, into a national road. 
With an approximate distance of 8.9 kilometers, this road serves as the mam 
thoroughfare that links the municipality of Santa Maria and San Jose del Monte City. 
The Santa Maria - Muzon, San Jose del Monte City road is presently identified as a 
local road thus its maintenance falls into the responsibility of the local government. But 
because of the limited resources and the LGU's difficulties to appropriate funds for the road's 
repair, rehabilitation and maintenance, the road is left to a deteriorating state. 
By converting and classifying it as a national road, the Santa Maria - Muzon, San Jose 
del Monte City road will be able to receive the necessary and adequate attention from the 
national government. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
August 17, 2023
11:50 am
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8929
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This representation is in receipt of Resolution no. 2023-06-331 from the Sangguniang 
Bayan of San Jose, Batangas, requesting the Representative of the 4th District to sponsor a bill 
declaring April 26 of every year as a special non-working holiday in celebration of the founding 
anniversary of the Municipality of San Jose. 
The declaration of a special non-working holiday in San Jose, Batangas will give its 
people an occasion to fully celebrate to celebrate with ceremonies and festivities the 
establishment of their municipality dating back to 1765. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment and approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
LIANDA B. BOLILIA 
Representative 
4th District, Batangas 
August 1, 2023
4:07 pm
8682


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
DECLARING APRIL 26 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) 
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, IN 
CELEBRATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled: 
SECTION 1. April 26 of every year is hereby declared a special (non-working) holiday 
in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Batangas, in celebration of its founding 
anniversary.  
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
8682