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

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
15" CONGRESS

HOUSEBILL No.___744

INTRODUCED BY HON. JANE TAN-CASTRO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to declare illegal logging a heinous crime and to impose the
penalty of death therefor .

Massive logging in the Sierra Madre mountain range had been blamed for the
flash floods and landslides that killed more than 1,000 people in Quezon and Aurora in
December 2004. The Philippines’ forest cover has thinned to 6.6 million hectares today
from approximately 16 million hectares in the 1950s. The Department of Environment
and Natural Resources reports that about 200,000 hectares a year are destroyed and
almost 5 million hectares are considered denuded due to illegal logging, As a result, soil
erosion and river siltation plague the provinces of Aurora, Quezon, Nueva Ecija and
some parts of Mindanao.

More dangerous and intolerable is the unlawful practice of cutting trees in
protected watershed areas where hardwood trees still abound. This may be attributed to
the public indifference to the harmful effects of illegal logging until disaster strikes. It is

necessary to instill in our people the truth that they are the first victims of environmental
degradation.

Ilegal loggers should pay for their crime, There must be a stricter punishment for
illegal logging because the current punishment is only six years imprisonment and fine
based on the price of the confiscated logs.

To further avoid widespread forest destruction and make tree growing and
preservation part of our national consciousness, approval of this bill is impexa

JANE TAN-CASTRO
-presentative
2™ District, Capiz


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

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
15" CONGRESS

HOUSE BILL No.__744

INTRODUCED BY HON, JANE TAN-CASTRO

AN ACT
DECLARING ILLEGAL LOGGING A HEINOUS CRIME AND IMPOSING THE
PENALTY OF DEATH THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Illegal logging is hereby declared a heinous crime.

As used in this Act, illegal logging shall include, but not limited to, the

iminate cutting, felling or destruction of trees by unlicensed individuals or
corporations, or by legitimate loggers cutting beyond the limits prescribed by existing
timber license agreements, licenses, or permits.

SEC. 2. Any person found guilty of illegal logging shall suffer the penalty of
death and a fine of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) but not
more than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00).

If the offender is a corporation, firm, partnership or association, the penalty shall
be imposed upon the officer or officers of the corporation, firm, partnerships or
association responsible for the violation.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other issuances or
parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
52

HOUSE BILL NO. ©"

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS:

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide the creation of one (1) Regional Trial Court, Branch 1, for the
City of Carcar, Province of Cebu, amending for the purpose Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa
Blg. 129, as amended, otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1981.

‘The City of Carcar, Province of Cebu, is a new component city created under R.A. No.
9436. Due to clogged docktes of the RTC branches in Cebu City, it is proposed that one RTC
branch be established in Carcar City.

The system of the administration of justice must be geared to achieve the goal of
delivering fair, impartial and swift justice. This measure would do justice to the poor constituents
in the 1* Congessional district of Cebu who will no longer travel to Cebu City to attend court
hearings.

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

EDUARDO R: $ULLAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

526
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF ONE (1) BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL
TRIAL COURT FOR THE CITY OF CARCAR, PROVINCE OF CEBU, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION  14(h) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY ACT OF 1981 AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a creation of one (1) Branch for the Regional Trial Court for
the City of Carcar, Province of Cebu.

SEC, 2. The cost of the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations
of the Supreme Court under the current General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO___ 849

Introduced by HON. ARNULFO F. GO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to postpone the scheduled synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan elections as scheduled in last Monday of October 2010.

The author respectfully posits that national interest impels the resetting of the forthcoming local
elections, The government , at this time, may not be equipped with the huge amount of budgetary
allocation to hold another elections, after the recently concluded automated May elections.

More importantly, the allocated budget should be channeled instead for the healing of casualties
‘of recent catastrophes which include typhoon Ondoy, Pepeng and the lingering El Nino
phenomenon. Urban cities and the countryside are in need of major infrastructure repair, and
support for agriculture , to allow the country recover from its present economic quagmire.

Practically, postponement would also give the COMELEC more time to address the electoral contests
filed in connection with the recently held elections prior to possibly facing a new set of electoral
contests.

Hence, the enactment of this significant piece of legislation is urgently sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
849

HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by HON. ARNULFO F. GO

AN ACT POSTPONING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
ELECTIONS AND SYNCHRONIZING IT WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTIONS TO BE
HELD ON THE 2“? MONDAY OF MAY OF 2013 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

SECTION 1. Date of Election- The regular elections of barangay and sangguniang kabataan
officials to be held on last Monday of October 2010, are hereby postponed and synchronized with
the local elections which shall be held on 2" Monday of May 2010. The next barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan elections shall be held every three (3) years thereafter.

Subject to the existing law on automation, all barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall be
fully automated.

SECTION 2. Assumption of Office- The term of office of barangay and sangguniang kabataan
officials elected under this Act shall commence at noon of June 30, next following their elections.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause- All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 4.Separability Clause- If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act is held
uncon-‘itutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions shall not be affected and thereby remain in
full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Queso City

Hove TSO 126 —

Introduced hy Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora-Apsay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The effective, swift and judicious dispensation of justice is one of the benchmarks
of political modernization. Without i, chaos archie elements will rule the day and
plunge society into a jungle of lawlessness The presence of formal structures to ensure
the application of the rule of lay among the populace, on the other hand, will most
certainly deter the commission nf unlawful acts and subordinate everyone to abide by the
legal covenants of society

the wheel of justice is often being seen to be
court branches in order to
the administration of justice, is widely
Jo the problem. More trial courts will mean
and speeding up their resolution,

In a country like the Phili
moving at snail-pace. The nee’
expedite the disposition of cv
considered as an effective «
declogging the sala of magistrates fom

ys it all. When it was created in 1998
from the then undivided Dayo del Norte Province. the Regional Trial Court (RTC)
Branch 3 based in the capital town of Nabunturan, was inevitably tasked to handle all
cases coming from the new province's eleven municipalities, Not to mention its docket
being clogged, the RTC sala is in the second legislative district—a geographical
inconvenience for the municipalities comprising the first district. Hence, the need to
create additional trail court branches for the judicial requirements of the first and second
congressional districts has hee This bill addresses this concern. Its
approval is most respectfully re

ey Province s

The case of Compostela \

It should be worth noting thot this bill was approved on Third Reading during the
12.13 and 14" Congresses and was transmitted to the Senate but was stalled there, We
are hopeful that it will finally hecome a law ¢ the 15" Congress.

MARTA cannitaons sr



Republic of the Phi
MOUS OF REPRESE

Quezon City

ular n
YTH CONGRESS,

126

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora-Apsay

AN ACT
CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCHES IN
COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE TO BE LOCATED IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF COMPOSTELA AND MABINI, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION FOURTEEN (14) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG, 129
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1980

Be_it enacted by the Senate ini the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SE JON 1. Section 14 of atas Pambansa Bilang 129 shall be amended as
follows:
XXXXXNNX

1, (Twenty Nine) TTR TY ONE Regional Trial Court Judges shall be
commissioned for the Pleventh hudicial Region. There shall be:

XNXNXXNX

THREE BRANCHES (BRANCHES IV TO VI) FOR
PROVINCE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY, BRANCH IV WITH SEAT
AT NABUNTURAN, BRANCII V WITH SEAT AT COMPOSTELA
AND BRANCH VI WITH SEAT AT MABINI

SEC. 2. All laws, dee
parts thereof, inconsistent with #
accordingly.

orders, rules and regulations and other issuances, or
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended

SEC. 3. This Aci shall take

fect upon its approval.

Approved.
SECTION
17.
Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential
decrees, executive
orders,
rules and regulations, and part thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION
18. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.B.No.__512

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill puts into implementation the basic law of the land, thus that the
State shall "establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated
system of education relevant to the people and society." (Sec. 2 [I], Art XIV, 1987
Constitution).

Whereas, in this era of advanced science, more and more countries rely on the
usefulness of computer technology in their respective developmental pursuits.
Computer knowledge has now evolved from a fad to an absolute necessity in the
real world.

In every profession or business center, demands for computer-proficient personnel
have been increasing in tremendous proportions. Considering these changing times
towards the advancement of science and technology, there is an imperative need for
us to meet and adapt to these demands.

Now, more than ever, is the time to train our children towards the demands of the
future. We must prepare them for the vicious battle for survival in the next decades
to come by providing them a legacy of a stable educational foundation lest we deem
to be oblivious and unconcerned on the future of our children, the leaders of
tomorrow. The mandatory instruction of computer is the first step toward this
direction,

Considering the foregoing reasons, the passage of the bill is earnestly requested.

JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA
Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

512

“H.B.No.

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF COMPUTER AS PART OF THE ELEMENTARY AND
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA BOTH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS

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

SECTION 1. The teaching of computer subjects is hereby mandatorily included as an
additional subject for all students in elementary and high school both in public and private
schools.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Héaée Bill No,_ 39+

Introduced by Representative Susan A. Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

Graft and corruption is probably the most pervasive problem facing the country today.
This year, the Philippines is ranked 139th out of 180 counties on ‘Transparency International’s
corruption perception index, 28 places behind Indonesia and the lowest of the major Southeast
Asian nations. Concerns about endemic corruption and weak institutions have seen foreign
investment in the Philippines lag behind those of its neighbors.

Cases show that persons, particularly government officials, who may be held liable for
graft or corruption under Republic Act 3019 (otherwise known Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices
‘Act) commit the same during the time of their incumbency or at a time when they still have
"strong connections" in government.

Usually, concerned citizens or the proper government agency only muster the courage to
file a case or discover such irregularity after a change in government administration. Prior to the
filing of a case, in-depth investigations are required to build an airtight case. However, by the
time a case is about to be initiated against such erring government official, the crime is about to
prescribe.

Section 11 of R.A. 3019 provides that offenses punishable under said law shall prescribe in
fifteen (15) years. This amendatory bill secks to increase the prescriptive period to thirty (30)
years. With the passage of this bill, it is hoped that government scalawags would not be able to
exculpate from their criminal liability just because of a technicality, ic. prescription of the
offense. This will enable subsequent administrations to go after those who robbed and stole
from the country in the past.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is urgently requested.

SUSAN A.

Representative, 2 Tarlac


Cou Aaueene

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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

First Regular Session )

Introduced by Representative Susan A. Yap

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 11 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3019, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT”, BY
INCREASING THE PRESCRIPTIVE PERIOD FOR ITS VIOLATION FROM
FIFTEEN (15) YEARS TO THIRTY (30) YEARS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represent.

ines of the Philippines in Congress assembled

SECTION 1. Section 11 of Republic Act No. 3019, otherwise known as the “Anti-
Graft and Corrupt Practices Act”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 11. Prescription of offenses. - All offenses punishable under this Act shall
prescribe in [fifteen] THIRTY years.”

SEC. 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and their implementing rules
inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed, amended ot modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" Congress
First Regular Session

142

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. NELSON P. COLLANTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the creation of an additional branch of Regional Trial Court
in Tanauan City, Batangas.

It is said that “Justice delayed is justice denied”. The 1987 Philippine Constitution states
that “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial or administrative bodies”. Due to the voluminous number of cases filed with the
Regional Trial Courts of Tanauan City, Batangas, justice is dispensed at a very slow rate. There is
an undue delay in the disposition of cases.

At present, there are only two (2) branches of the Regional Trial Court of Tanauan City,
namely branches VI and LXXxill. Under Section 14, paragraph e of Batas Pambansa 129, it is
explicitly stated that there should be three (3) branches of the Regional Trial Court of Tanauan
City.

In view of the foregoing considerations, the approval of the bill is strongly
recommended.

NELSON PEREZ COLLANTES


Republic of the Philippi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 142

Introduced by HON. NELSON P. COLLANTES:

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL
BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS IN THE CITY OF TANAUAN,
PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives for the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Creation of an Additional Regional Trial Court—By virtue of Section 14, paragraph e

of Batas Pambansa 129, otherwise known as the Judicial Reorganizational Act of 1980, there is hereby
created an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court of Tanauan City, Batangas.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court of the Philippines shall issue the necessary rules and regu
for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately include in its program the operationalization of
the additional Regional Trial Court of Tanauan City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _663

Authored by Hon. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Tanod brigades were organized to assist the
government in the maintenance of peace and order throughout the
country. Pursuant to such duty, they conduct rondas or nightly
patrols, necessarily exposing their lives and limbs to danger in the
hands of criminal elements and other wayward members of society. In
fact, an alarming number of Barangay Tanods have already been
assaulted, injured and/or killed, leaving their families and dependents
to fend for themselves.

This bill seeks to grant hazard pay to all duly appointed
members of the Barangay Tanod brigades during their incumbency. It
is in recognition of their active participation and constructive role in
the maintenance of public order and safety. It will also serve as an
incentive for a more faithful performance and discharge of their duties
and functions.

It is the aim of this bill to give to the Barangay Tanods what is
due to them. Hence, the approval of this bill is highly recommended.

Sr

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

663

HOUSE BILL NO.

Authored by Hon. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

AN ACT
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY APPOINTED
BARANGAY TANOD' BRIGADES DURING’ THEIR
INCUMBENCY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. All duly appointed members of the Barangay
Tanod brigades shall be granted a hazard pay during their

incumbency, in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) per
month.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of
the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the
annual budget of the local government unit concerned.

SECTION 3. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to
diminish, in any manner, any benefit granted by existing laws, rules
and regulations, local ordinances and other issuances especially
favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade members.

SECTION 4. Within six (6) months from the approval of this
Act, the DILG shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

609

H. B. No.

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In order to expedite the remittance of the financial benefit that independent power
producers, generation companies and/or energy resource developers are required to set aside
for the affected host communities, this bill proposes to require said entities to remit the said
benefits directly to the communities concerned.

With this proposal it is hoped that resettlement areas, local government units and
regions will receive more expeditiously the said benefits to which they are entitled, and thus be
more empowered fo implement development projects in their respective locality.

This bill will also strengthen local governments in their utilization of such benefits and
promote greater decentralization from the national government.

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

(oe
JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA
Representative

Lone District, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

609

H.B.No.

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
REQUIRING ALL INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS, GENERATION
COMPANIES OR ENERGY RESOURCE DEVELOPERS TO REMIT THE AMOUNT
THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SET ASIDE AS FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO HOST
COMMUNITIES.

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

SECTION 1. All independent power producers, generation companies and/or energy
resource developers, whether publicly or privately owned, shall remit directly to the local
government units the benefits they are required to set aside as financial benefit to host
communities pursuant to Section 66 of Republic Act No. 9136 otherwise known as the “Electric
Power Industry Reform Act of 2001” as defined in Sections 289-294, Chapter 11 of Republic Act
No. 7160 otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991", the benefits defined in
Section 5{i) of Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the "Department of Energy Act of
1992”, and Rule 29 of Energy Regulations No. 1-94.

SEC. 2. The use of the aforesaid amounts remitted by independent power producers,
generation companies and/or energy resource developers to the host communities concerned
shall remain subject to the guidelines set by the Department of Energy.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and regulations
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its complete publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
\

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BilNo,__ 230

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to redefine the third level positions in the career civil service and establish the same
as career positions.

The Constitution provides that "appointment in the civil service shall be made only according to
merit and fitness to be determined as far as practicable, and, except to positions which are policy-
determining, primarily "no officer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or suspended except for
cause provided by the law.”

Under Presidential Decree No. 807, otherwise known as the Civil Service Decree, positions in the
career service with security of tenure include the Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary, Bureau Director,
Assistant. Bureau Director, Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director, as may be identified by the
Career Executive Service Board. They are classified as third level positions.

This bill aims to implement the aforementioned Constitutional provision towards. fully
professionalizing the bureaucracy.

Approval of this bill is eamestly urged. /

\ ROILO GOLEZ



Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

REDEFINING THE THIRD LEVEL POSITIONS IN THE CAREER CIVIL SERVICE
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. All third level positions in the career civil service as defined under Presidential
Decree No. 807 shall be appointed by the President: Provided, That no person shall be appointed to such
positions unless he possesses the following qualifications:
a) Appropriate academic and professional background;
b) Career Executive Service Eligibility;

¢) Has been occupying another comparable or next in the rank career position in the
government;

d) Has reached the required age for the position;

e) Not disqualified under any existing law.
Provided further, That this section shall not apply to those presently occupying the position

SEC, 2 Any person appointed to any third level position shall hold office during good
behavior until he reaches the age of sixty-five (65) years, unless sooner removed for cause as provided by
existing law or become incapacitated to discharge the duties of his office.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication in the at least two
(2) general newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,
Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ore 303

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to afford the employees every possible opportunity that may help them to
advance their standing and thus, to grant Career Service Eligibility (Professional) to the postal
employees who sincerely serve in the Postal Office designated in Acting Capacity as Postmaster.

For purposes of employment in the public service, the Constitution prescribes competitive
examinations as the principal means of determining merit and fitness but at the same time opens
the door for the adoption of other methods.

Many loyal government employees who are in service for a long period of time have been
promoted in a position in Acting Capacity due to lack of civil service eligibility. Those employees
are suffering and cannot obtain the benefits granted by the Civil Service Law as enjoyed by those
who have eligibility.

Being loyal government employees, they deserve to be given a brighter tomorrow. Hence,
approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
X j
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OILGJGOLEZ



Re- ui of the Philippines
HO 2 OF REPRESENTATIVES
azon City, Metro Maniia

TEENTH CONGRESS
irst Regular Session

Intrc ed by Honorable Roilo Golez

AN ACT
GRANTING PROFESSIONAL © =ER SERVICE ELIGIBILITY TO ACTING POSTMASTER

Be it enacted by the Senate anc ause of Representatives in Session assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act s* be known as “An Act Granting Career Service Eligibility to
Acting Postmaster’

SECTION 2. Declaration of Pc _y.~ \tis hereby the policy of the State to protect the rights and
promote the welfare of the works Jeing the primary social economic force.

SECTION 3. Qualif’ations. - 0 be granted by Second Degree Career Service Eligibility or its
equivalent, postal eniployee should have the following qualifications:

a. Presently Acting Postmzster in a Post Office for at least a year;
b. Holder of four (4) years college degree;

. Not more than sixty (60) years old; and

d. Recipient of Awards and Commendation in line with his duty.

SECTION 4, The Office of the Civil Service Commission shall determine who the qualified postal
employees are.

SECTION 5. - Repealing Clause. — All ews, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, ordinances or
pats thereof, inconsistent herewith are herby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. - Separability Clause. - \* any part or provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.



SECTION 7. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in the newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.

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

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 42

Introduced by Honorable Pedro B. Acharon, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish two additional branches of the Regional Trial
Court in the Province of South Cotabato and General Santos City, amending for
the purpose Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as the “Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended.

With the continuous deluge of cases, the disposition of court cases in South
Cotabato and General Santos City have become very slow. Thus, the
administration of justice, being one of the primodial concerns and functions of the
government, is oftentimes compromised.

The passage of this bill is necessary to provide impetus to Section 16 of
Article I (Bill of Rights) which declares that, “all persons shall have the right to a
speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or
administrative bodies.”

The courts should serve the best interest of the public and answer the
growing demand for the immediate resolution of cases which presently clog the
dockets and slow down the dispensation of justice in South Cotabato and General
Santos City. Hence, the creation of two additional branches of RTC in the
Eleventh Judicial Region is of utmost importance for the people of Cotabato.

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

PEDR' ‘HARON, JR.


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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

42
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Pedro B. Acharon, Jr.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL
TRIAL COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO AND
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE “BATAS
PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980” AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, as amended, is
hereby further amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts. ~

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XXX Xxx XXX
() [Forty-one] FORTY-THREE Regional Trial Judges shall
be commissioned for the Eleventh Judicial Region. There shall be

XXX


XXX xXx XXX

[Ten] TWELVE branches with seats thereat for the Province

of South Cotabato and the City of General Santos, with seats at
General Santos City, Koronadal, Surallah, Alabel, and Polomolok;
and
XXX XXX Xxx.”

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Supreme Court. Thereafter, such
amount as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this Act 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 of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

H.B. NO. 128

Introduced by HON. AL FRANCIS C. BICHARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to grant our unsung heroes, our public school teachers, a non-wage benefit

in the form of free college education in any state college or university for at least one dependent
child.

‘There is no need to further belabor the untold sacrifices our public school teachers are
experiencing in their work as well as in raising their respective families. Time and again, we are
always confronted with complaints from our public school teachers of numerous worklonds, low
pay and high cost of living. But then, the government is saddled with financial limitations and
other problems to immediately answer the needs of our public school teachers. However, there
are other means which the national government can assist without unnecessarily burdening the
national treasury. Thus, we propose a non-wage benefit that may have a multiplier effect in the
lives of our public school teachers and their families.

Barangay officials and their legitimate dependent children are already granted exemption
during their incumbeney from paying tuition and matriculation fees in state colleges or
university. If our government can give this privilege to our barangay officials, there is no reason
why we cannot also grant this benefit to our public school teachers. Considering the financial
limitati ns of the government, this bill merely covers only one dependent child of a public school
teacher This gesture may be small compared to the contribution of our public school teachers to
our cotntry, but we can start with this one small step to alleviate and improve the plight of our
public : chool teachers and their respective families.

{n view of the foregoing considerations, approval of this bill igigh{y recommended.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HB.No.__ 128

Introduced by HON. AL FRANCIS C. BICHARA

AN ACT GRANTING PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER:
NON -WAGE BENEFITS IN THE FORM OF FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION IN AN
STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR ONE (1) DEPENDENT CHILD, AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES

Section 1. Public elementary and high school teachers shall be exempted from paying
tuition and matriculation fees for one ( 1 ) dependent child attending any state college or
university, provided however, that should both spouses are public school teachers, they shall be
entitled to two (2) dependent children who shall be exempt from paying tuition and
masriculation fees.

Section 2. The Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education shall
jointly >romulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations to carry6 out the purposes
of this \ct.

Section 3. All other laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, issuances and rules and
regulat ons or part thereof which are inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby

repeale J, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect within fifteen (15) days upon publication in a
newspeper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

525
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to provide the creation of One (1) branch of the Regional Trial Court and
One (1) branch of the Metropolitan Trial Court in Cities, for the City of Naga, Province of Cebu,
amending for the purpose Section 29, Chapter Ill of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended,
otherwise known as the Judiciary Act of 1981.

The City of Naga, Province of Cebu, is a new component city created under R.A. No.
9491. Due to clogged dockets of the MTCC branches in Cebu City, it is proposed that a
Metropolitan Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) be established in Naga City.

‘The sytem of the administration of justice must be geared to achieve the goal of delivering

fair, impartial and swift justice. This measure would do justice to the poor constituents in the 1"

Congressional District of Cebu who will no longer travel to Cebu City to attend court hearings.
In view thereof, support and approval of this measure is, sought.

‘

EDUARDO ULLAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

25
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

AN ACT
CREATING ONE (1) BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT AND ONE (1)
BRANCH OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURT IN CITIES FOR THE CITY OF
NAGA, RPOVINCE OF CEBU, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 29,
CHAPTER HI OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY ACT OF 1981 AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a creation of one (1) branch of the Regional Trial Court and
one (1) branch for the Metropolitan Trial Court in Cities for the City of Naga, Province of Cebu.

SEC. 2. The cost of the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations
of the Supreme Court under the current General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the
HOUSE OF REPRESEN

Quezon City, Metro Manila |
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS |
First Regular Session i

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Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The need for @ coordinated effort among LGUs and the national agencies on health programs and
policies has been reinforced by the devolution of health services. Local health officers have taken a

dynamic role in ensuring that efficient and adequate health services reach even the far-flung barangays
within his/her area of jurisdiction.

This bill seeks to task local health officer to coordinate with the Department of Health (OOH) and
other LGUs to ensure an integrated approach in the delivery of health care services through area-based
health planning. Moreover, this bill requires the local health officer to complement health services being

provided by the DOH and other LGUs through comprehensive health care agreements and other
instruments.

Considering the importance of this measure, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _~ "> 28)

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

AN ACT
‘STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF LOCAL HEALTH OFFICERS IN AREA-BASED HEALTH PLANNING,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 478 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS "THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 45 Section 478 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as “The Local
Government Code of 1991", is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Sec. 478, Qualifications, Powers and Duties. —
(6) The health officer shall take charge ofthe office on health services and shall:
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(4) COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OTHER LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS IN THE PROVINCE OR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA TO ENSURE AN
INTEGRATED APPROACH TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES THROUGH
AREA-BASED HEALTH PLANNING; COMPLEMENT HEALTH SERVICES AMONG OTHER
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTS (CHCAs) AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS;
AND

(5) IN THE CASE OF THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICER, COORDINATE WITH THE
HEALTH OFFICERS OF COMPONENT CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INTEGRATION, COORDINATION, AND MONITORING LOCAL HEALTH PROGRAMS."

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and all other issuances, or parts
thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. If any part or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect


SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in
at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
15" CONGRESS

HOUSE BILL NO: 3h

INTRODUCED BY HON. JANE TAN-CASTRO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The object of this bill is to ensure the expeditious release of retirement benefits of
all government employees. The GSIS claims that it can process applications for
retirement benefits within five (5) days. However, the delay in the release of such
benefits is still a common complaint.

‘This bill mandates that all the retirement benefits and gratui of a government
employee shall be released within fifteen (15) days from date of retirement. It shall be
the responsibility of the head or chief of the government office concerned to ensure this,
otherwise, he or she shall be held criminally liable.

Passage of this measure is earnestly sought in view of the foregoing pyerhiises.

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AN ACT
REQUIRING ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO ENSURE THE RELEASE OF
‘THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF ITS EMPLOYEES WITHIN FIFTEEN
DAYS FROM RETIREMENT

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

TION 1. The head or chief of any government agency, bureau, or
corporation shall ensure the release of all retirement benefits and gratuities of an

employee under compulsory or optional retirement within fifteen (15) days from date of
retirement,

SEC. 2. Penal Clau: The head or chief of the government office who fails to

comply with Section I of this act shall be punished with six (6) months suspension
without pay.

SEC. 3. All laws and decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. __ 953

Introduced by: HON. NICANOR M. BRIONES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act 9340 mandates the conduct of synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan Elections on October 10, 2010. No doubt, the conduct of elections, whether
National or Local, is very costly. Hence, it is not beneficial to the interest of our country as
of this time.

At present, our government under the leadership of His Excellency President
Benigno S. Aquino is working overtime to look for possible resources to raise revenues in
order to finance the much needed projects that will promote the welfare of the entire
Filipino

In the light of the foregoing observations, holding the Barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan elections this October 2010 — as scheduled — is an electoral exercise that the
country at this time can ill-afford considering the huge cost that it would entail. Hence,
postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be more prudent
thing to do. This would mean a lot of savings for the country's more basic needs without
any manner disrupting the flow of services in the barangays.

the attached bill seeks to reset the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan
Elections on the last Monday of October 2010 to the last Monday of October 2012, thereby
amending for the purpose Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9340 otherwise known as “An Act
amending Republic Act No. 9164, Resetting the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan
Elections, and for Other Purposes”.

In view of the above, the approval of the proposed bill is highly requests



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 953

Introduced by: HON. NICANOR M. BRIONES:

ANACT
RESETTING THE DATE OF BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
ELECTIONS TO THE LAST MONDAY OF OCTOBER 2012, THEREBY
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT 9340,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164,
RESETTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Section of Republic Act No. 9340 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
“SECTION 1. Date of Election ~ There shall be synchronized
barangay and sangguniang kebataan elections which shall be on July 15,
2002. Subsequent synchronized barangay and sanggunaing kabataan
elections shall be held on the last Monday of October 2012 and every three
(3) years thereafter.”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and
regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved.