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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. __ _ 
Introduced by Representatives JOCELYN P. TULFO and 
RALPH WENDEL P. TULFO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed measure seeks to address recent allegations and complaints of 
violation of human rights, abuse of authority, and unlawful activities by law 
enforcement personnel during their operations. The proposed measure will ensure a 
responsible implementation of police operations and the protection of the rights of 
the public in the conduct thereof. 
Section 1, Article 111 of the 1987 Constitution guarantees that no person shall 
be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process of law. While Section 2 
Article III1 of the Constitution mandates the right of the people against unreasonable 
searches and seizures. Despite these constitutional guarantees, there is an increasing 
number of reports and complaints of violations of human rights and physical abuses 
by law enforcement agencies against suspected criminals over these past few years. 
According to the World Population Review's2, the Philippines is the country 
with the world's highest number of police killings reaching over 6,000 individuals 
from 2016 to 2021 alone. Often, these reports were justified by the police with violent 
resistance by the alleged criminal or threats on the life of law enforcement personnel. 
The State has the responsibility to ensure that the rights of its citizens are 
protected and that law enforcement personnel are held accountable for the 
1 Section 2. Article III of the 1987 Constitution states: 
"Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against 
1111reasu11ahle searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable, and 110 search 
warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge 
after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the Mitnesses he may produce, and 
1;artic11/arly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. ·· 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.8174
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Pangasaan-Lawi Lawi-Calayan Road in the Municipality of
Lantawan, Province Of Basilan, approximately 7.00 kilometers, into a national road.
The Pangasaan-Lawi Lawi-Calayan 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  Pangasaan-Lawi  Lawi-Calayan  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.
HON.
Lone I
ofBasilan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHBILLNo.8174`
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE PANGASAAN-LAWI
LAWI-CALAYAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LANTAWAN, PROVINCE 0F
BASILAN, FROM PROVINCIAL ROAD TO   NATIONAL ROAI) AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFORE
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of Representatives Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section  1.   The Pangasann-Lawi Lawi-Calayan Road, in the Municipality of Lantawan in
the  Province  of Basilan,  which  is  approximately  7.00  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.  /i#ac/r.v7.fy.  -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
(?/yscr.a/ Gcrze//€ or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
que2rm city
NINHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
8416
HOUSE BILL NO.
RECEIVED
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Introduced by Representative Dante sotelo Garcia               --.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill  seeks to upgrade the LTO Agoo District Office in the Municipality  of Agoo,  La
Union from Class "C" District Office to Class "8" District Office.
Presently,  LTO  Agoo  District  Office  has  attalned  an  increasing  revenue  collection  and
transactions handled for the past years.   Statistics indicates that the district office is qualified
as Class 8 based on LTO Memorandum Circular No. 2020-2022.
The recent transfer of its office to a new and much bigger b\tilding can accormedate more
clients which will Sve opportunity to expand their services for new license applications, thus,
would benefit not just the people of Agco but the nearby municipalities of La Union as well.
Lastly, the upgrading of their office classification will create more job opportunities in their
locahty which will  result in providing a faster and more efficient service to the increasing
mrmber ofmctor vdi`cte registrar and driver' s froense appricans.
In view of
REP.
2nd Di
oing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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THL0 GARCIA
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
H-EBILLro.   8416
Introduced by: Hon. Dante S. Garcia
AN ACT
UPGRADING  CLASSIFICATION  OF  THE  LTO  AG00  DISTRICT  OFFICE  IN
THE  MUNICIPALITY  OF  AGOO,   LA   UNION  FROM   CLASS   "C"   TO   "8"
DISTRICT OFFICE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERTOR
Pe i_I enacted ky the Serrate cnd, the House Of Represerha:flues Of the Philippines
in Congress crssembl.ed:
Section  1. Creation -The Land Transportation Office (LTO) District Office
in  the  Municipality  of Agoo,  La  Union  is  hereby  upgraded  from  Class  "C"  to
class "8" district office in the Municipality of Agoo, La Union.
Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations -The Assistant Secretary
of the  Land  Transportation  Office,  in  consultation  with  the  Secretary  of the
Department of Transportation (DOTr) , shall formulate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.
Section 3. Appropriations -The Secretary of the DOTr shall immediately
include  in  the  Department's  program  the    operationalization    of   LTO  Agoo
District Office in the Municipality of Agoo, La Union, the funding of which shall
be inchaded in the annual GeneraLI Appropri.ations Act.
Section 4.  Effectivity -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.8138
INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  residents  of  Barangays  Chupac,   Kaleo,   Lunas  and  Ogo-og,   all
located  in  the  Munjcjpality  of  Bar]jg,  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 ICC requested that Kadaclan be appended to the names of the afore-
stated barangays on record.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.8138
INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG
AN  ACT  CHANGING  THE  NAME  OF  BARANGAY  CHUPAC  IN  THE
MUNICIPALITY  OF  BARLIG,  PROVINCE  OF  MOUNTAIN  PROVINCE  TO
BARANGAY CHUPAC-KADACLAN.
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the
Philippines in Congress assembled.
Section 1.   The name of Barangay Chupac in the Municipality of Barlig,
Province  of  Mountain   Province   is   hereby  changed   to   Barangay  Chupac-
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, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On October 8, 2022, the LGU of Ormoc held a plebiscite, conducted by the Commission 
on Elections (COMELEC), for the residents of 28 barangays to vote for or against the mergers of 
said barangays into three (3) super barangays, namely Barangays West, East and South. As 
certified by the COMELEC, qualified voters have accordingly approved the proposed merger. As 
part of this pivotal re-organization, however, Barangay 29, which is within the vicinity of the 
merged barangays, shall be renamed Barangay North. 
In view of the foregoing, it is prayed that this bill be approved and ratified at the soonest 
time possible.  
RICHARD I. GOMEZ, DPA 
4th District, Leyte 
August 16, 2023
2:46 pm
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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 CHANGING THE NAME OF BARANGAY 29 IN THE CITY OF ORMOC, 
PROVINCE OF LEYTE, TO BARANGAY NORTH 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. Barangay 29 in the City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, is hereby 
renamed as Barangay North. 
SEC. 2.This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
8920
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.8183
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill  seeks to convert the Junction Balagtasan-Tumakid-Junction Sengal Road in the
City   of Lamitan, Province of Basilan, approximately 24.4 kilometers, into a national road.
The Junction  Balagtasan-Tumakid-Junction  Sengal   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  Junction  Balagtasan-Tumakid-Junction
Sengal   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.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHBILLNo.8183
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF TIIE JUNCTION
BALAGTASAN-TUMAKID-JUNCTION SENGAL  ROAD IN THE CITY  0F LAMITAN ,
PROVINCE OF BASILAN, FROM PROVINCIAL ROAD T0   NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
Be  il  enacted  by  the  Senate  and the  House  Of RIpresentatives  Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section  1.    The  Junction  Balagtasan-Tumakid-Junction  Sengal    Road,  in  the City   of
Lamitan in the Province of Basilan, which is approximately 24.4  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.  /!'#ac/I.v7.fy.  -This  Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
(?+ysc.J.a/ (;flzc'//a? 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 HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In recognition of the hardworking Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers in the country, 
this proposed measure seeks the declaration of the 8th day of the month of May of 
every year, a date close to the annual celebration of Labor Day, as a national working 
holiday to honor the PUV drivers in the country.  
This bill seeks to recognize the PUV drivers’ valuable contributions, honor their vital 
role in the delivery of services in the society, and uplift their morale 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
May 24, 2023
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE EIGHTH DAY OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL 
WORKING HOLIDAY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO HONOR THE PUBLIC 
UTILITY VEHICLE (PUV) DRIVERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) 
Drivers' Day Act." 
Sec. 2. National PUV Drivers' Holiday. – The eighth day of May of every year is 
hereby declared a national working holiday to honor the public utility vehicle drivers. 
Sec. 3. Private Car-Free Day. – The Department of Transportation shall study the 
adoption of a private car-free day and other similar activities to encourage the use of 
public transportation and reduce the number of vehicles on the road during the PUV 
Drivers’ Day.  
Sec. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within six (6) months from 
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Transportation shall, in coordination with the 
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and other concerned 
agencies of the government, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
effective implementation of this Act. 
Sec. 3. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette 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 the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA N. TOLENTINO 
___________ 
__________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The town of Magallanes is an upland town in the 8th District of Cavite. It is 
composed of sixteen (16) barangays and has a population of 23,851, based to the 2020 
Census. Magallanes was formerly known as “Panita” and was part of the Municipality of 
Maragondon. The municipality enjoys its founding anniversary every 15th day of March, 
when people in the town commemorate the time when Magallanes became independent 
again as a local government unit back in 1917. This founding anniversary celebration is 
called “Magallanes Day.” 
The people of Magallanes are peace-loving. The townspeople of Magallanes rely 
on agriculture for livelihood and they are a very hardworking people. Every year the 
people in Magallanes look forward to the celebration of their town’s founding anniversary. 
To celebrate, the townsfolk spend a lot of time preparing for Magallanes Day. The peaceful 
and perseverant people of Magallanes deserve to have a day-off to celebrate the blessings 
that their land has given to them. 
This representation is fervently hoping that there will be a national legislation that 
will declare a special non-working holiday in Magallanes to give its residents a ample time 
for contemplating the blessings of their town. The declaration of a special non-working 
holiday in a statute will also give the workers in Magallanes a much-needed premium pay 
for work done on said day. 
Approval of the bill is earnestly sought. 
August 9, 2023
4:16 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
__________________________  
Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO 
_____ 
__________ 
“AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 6 OF EVERY YEAR 
AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE  
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGALLANES, PROVINCE OF CAVITE, 
TO COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY” 
. 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. To commemorate the founding anniversary of the Municipality of 
Magallanes, Province of Cavite, March 15 of each year is hereby declared as a special 
non-working holiday in the said jurisdiction. 
Section 2.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval, and all acts, rules or 
regulations, or laws inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. 
APPROVED, 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
1 9th Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.  8596
`         RECE!VBD
Introduced by Honorable Luz V. Mercado
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Asuncion in
Maasin City to Barangay Paku, Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte into a national road.
Barangays Asuncion and Paku and the rest of the barangays in Southern Leyte are
farming communities.  Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in theses areas
because they are the means by which farm produce is transported to the markets.   They
are  convenient  links  between  fifteen  (15)  municipalities  of Southern  Leyte  stretching
towards the Municipality of Malitbog.   Approximately one (1) hour travel time is saved
by not passing the coastal road in going to Maasin City.
The  conversion  of the  Asuncion-Paku  road  into  a  national  road  will  greatly
stimulate and promote economic development of the various barangays traversed by this
road  network.    This  will  likewise  increase  commercial  activity  as  a consequence,  spur
business and financial movements in the municipalities bounded by this road network.
New investments will be encouraged thus promoting economic  growth and progress in
the area.
In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.
mEZEii
LUZ V. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
1 9th Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 8596
Introduced by Honorable Luz V. Mercado
AN ACT
CONVERTING     THE     BARANGAY     ROAD     FROM     BARANGAY
ASUNCION   IN   MAASIN   CITY   TO   BARANGALy   PAKU,   BONTOC,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SEC.  1.  The Barangay Road from Barangay Asuncion in Maasin City
to  Barangay  Paku,  Bontoc,   Southern  Leyte  is  hereby  converted  into  a
national road to be known as the Asuncion-Paku National Highway under
the direct supervision of the Department of public Works and Highways.
SEC.  2.        The  amount  necessary  for the  effective  implementation
of this Act shall be charged against the appropriation for the Department of


Public Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of
the highway shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act
SEC. 3.         This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved,
NIN 
EENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
) 
House Bill No. __ _ 
• 
Introduced by Representative Rommel Rico T. Angara 
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AN 
ESTABLISHING IN THE 'MUNICIPAL! 
OF BALER, PROVINCE 
OF AURO 
, A TERTIARY HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE AURO 
MEDICAL CENTER AMC , AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Considering the high costs of getting private medical care, thousands of 
Filipinos, especially in the provinces, seek medical care and assistance from 
government hospitals. Despite limited resources, the government hospitals 
strive to provide quality healthcare services to the people depending on them. 
At present, the Province of Aurora only has the following public hospitals: 
Aurora Memorial Hospital AMH), Casiguran District Hospital and Dingalan 
Community Hospital. These hospitals cater to the medical needs of the people 
of Aurora but the capacity of these healthcare institutions to provide healthcare 
services has been constrained by their limited resources. It is an ongoing and 
continuing challenge for the public health care system in the province to provide 
every patient the needed medical service and care. I +n order to have access 
to better medical facilities, the locals of Aurora would have to travel to hospitals 
outside the province including those in Metro Manila, in order to get access to 
quality medical assistance. This entails travel and transportation costs which 
adds financial burden to the already economically deprived citizens. 
With the passage of this bill, the said burden involving the general 
healthcare system in the Province of Aurora will be diminished. The 
establishment of a tertiary hospital in the province is most urgently needed as 
it will somehow resolve the endless struggle of many of its people in accessing 
quality and affordable health care services. 
' 
Given the abovementioned premises, approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
ROMME 
COT. ANGA 
Lon 
istrict, Aurora 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.   8406
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOLO P. ORTHGA V
AN ACT
CONVHRTING THE BANGBANGOLAN-PACPACO-PA0 NORTE-PA0 SUR-
CABARSICAN-MASICONG ROAD IN SAN FERNAND0 CITY, LA UNION, INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTHNANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  convert  the  Bangbangolan-Pacpaco-Pao  Norte-Pao  Sur-Cabarsican-
Masicong Road in Sam Femando City, La Union into a national road.
Road projects serve as an important part of the development strategy for any region.
In the wake of rapid economic growth and poverty reduction programs implemented by the
government, the demand for excellent road networks increases. Roads are crucial to economic
development. The mobility and relative ease in the transport of goods and prime commodities as
well as the effective delivery of basic services are affected and determined by the conditions of the
access roads.
Being a definitive factor towards progress, it is not enough that roads are just constructed.
Roads must be regularly repaired and maintained. The Bangbangolan-Pacpaco-Pao Norte-Pao Sur-
Cabarsican-Masicong Road needs appropriate funding for its maintenance in order that it will not
deteriorate and eventually fall into disrepair, setting back whatever economic growth the road's
opening had spumed.
With the conversion of Bangbangolan-Pacpaco-Pao Norte-Pao Sur-Cabarsican-Masicong
Road into a National Road, funds from the national government, through the Department of public
Works and Highways, will ensure the improvement and maintenance of the road and sustain the
socio-economic development in La Union.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly
PAOLO P. ORTEGA V


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.    8406
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOL0 P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BANGBANGOLAN-PACPACO-PA0 NORTE-PAO SUR-
CABARSICAN-MASICONG ROAD IN SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
Be  it  enacted by  the  Senate  and House  Of Represehiatives  Of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION.    1.    The    Bangbangolan-Pacpaco-Pao    Norte-Pao    Sun-Cabarsican-
Masicong Road in San Femando City, La Union into a national road under the supervision
of the Department of public Works and Highways.
SECTION. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
program the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the said road, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SHCTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. __ _ 
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The School of Living Traditions (SLT) is a program of the National Commission 
on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) which started in 1995, to identify, preserve, promote, 
safeguard and transmit our country's intangible cultural heritage. This flagship program 
consists of initiating and funding the establishment of community-managed cultural 
learning centers where cultural masters or practitioners transmit the knowledge, skills 
and crafts of their communities to the young generation. The method of teaching in SLT 
is non-formal, oral and based mainly on practical demonstrations. From a short 
program of 3-6 months, it developed into a five-year community development program 
in some communities. NCCA was also able to establish Schools of Living Traditions in 
the formal school system through the Department of Education. It is so valuable that in 
2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 
its 16th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible
Cultural Heritage, inscribed Philippine SLT in its Register of Good Safeguarding 
Practices. 
The purpose of this Bill is to take this valued program to a permanent and 
sustainable level by institutionalizing it as part of the basic education system. As it is 
today, SLTs are short-lived and greatly dependent on the support of the local 
government, the communities themselves and the private sector. The budget of the 
NCCA for this program is also limited. Most SLTs lack the incentive for indigenous 
children to take part in the program. Even the SL Ts in formal schools are limited in 
terms of student reach. However, when they become DEPED schools following the basic 
education structure as primary and seconda1y schools, indigenous children will not only 
have their own schools but will be DEPED-recognized graduates of such schools 
qualified to pursue higher levels of education. Naturally, if it is a public-run institution, it 
enjoys the same stability and sustainability as our existing regular primary and 
secondary schools. 
In establishing an SL T in a cultural community, we are providing a safe and 
conducive space for learning, for indigenous children. We are fully aware that 
indigenous children suffer discrimination from children of the dominant culture. They 
are forced to accept cultural homogenization that not only eradicates their culture but 
also creates a negative connotation of their own, ascribing it to be backv;ard and 
obsolete. The very first to suffer is their own language and the deep concepts and 
philosophies within that language. What we are trying to do is not to set them apart 
from others but to immerse them deeply in their own culture and develop a deep 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.817'2
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  convert the  Sayugan-Semmut-Tuburan  Road  in  the  Municipality  of
Tuburan, Province of Basilan, approximately 22.00 kilometers, into a national road.
The Sayugan-Semmut-Tuburan 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 Sayugan-Semmut-Tuburan 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 js camestly sought.
HON. rm
of Basilan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Gty, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHBILLNo.8172
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN Aor PROVIDING FOR THE cONVHRsloN OF THH sAyuGAN-SEMMUT-TUBURAN
ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBURAN, PROVINCE OF BASILAN, FROM
PROVINCIAL ROAD TO   NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE
Be  i{  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  the  House  Of Representatives Of the  Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section  1.   The Sayugan-Semmut-Tuburan Road, in the Municipality of Tuburan in the
Province  of  Basilan,   which   is  approximately  22.00  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. I:'#t7c./j.v7.ty.  -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
C?//;c7.¢/ Gczzc//c7 or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEHNTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
• `f House Bill NO.
8992
INTRODUCED BY REP. MARIA JAMINA KATHERINE 8. AGARAO
APID REP. JOSE €€B0P`TG" i. TEVES, JR.
I
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Municipality of Siniloan in the Province of Laguna celebrates its annual fiesta, in
honor of its patron saints, Saint Peter and Saint Paul on June 09 of every year.
Every  year,  the  residents  of  Siniloan,  with  respect  to  its  long  standing  tradition,
celebrate the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. The local government of Siniloan intends to
make the celebrations bigger in order to highlight its culture, products, and its people.
In view of the foregoing, the local government of Siniloan has requested that the feast
day be declared as a special non-working holiday to highlight its importance and to give the
residents the opportunity to fully participate in the celebrations.
In view Of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
Representative, TGP Party-List
8. AGARAO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
.`¢
House Bill No.
8992
INTRODUCED BY REP. MARIA JAMINA KATHERINE 8. AGARA0
AND REP. JOSE "BONG" J. TEVES, JR.
AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 09 0F EVHRY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
IN    TIIF,    MUNICIPAI,ITY    0F    SINTLOAN,    PROVINCF,    OF    I,AGUNA    IN
CELEBRATION 0F TIIE FEAST OF ITS PATRON SAINTS, SAINT PETER AND
SAINT PAUL
Be  it enacted by  the  Seriate  and the  House  Of Representatives  of the  Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. June 09 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday
in the Municipality of Siniloan, Province of I.aguna in celebration of the feast of its patron
saints.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen ( 15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.         8706
RECEIVED
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Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This representation is not deaf and blind to what is happening inside
our prisons.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in a report published in April
2015,  determined  that  overcrowding  is  the  main  concern  in  police  lockup
cells.  Overcrowding  is  obviously  dangerous  to  human  health  as  it  breeds
diseases, breaks down discipline and exacerbates tensions. Having to fight for
air and space 24 hours a day make prison, in the words of inmates, a living
death.
This bill seeks to provide for the construction of an additional building
for the Olongapo City Jail located at Brgy. Barretto, 0longapo City. Gathering
individuals  in  cramped  spaces  is  cruel,  inhuman,  degrading,  and  unjust
punishment. It is high-time to make long-overdue reforms seeking to end the
suffering of inmates in the country.
Absent a nationwide campaign to address such pressing problem, it is
imperative to find a solution to the overcrowing of prison fac:
of Olongapo. Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly soug
Hon. Jeffers
1st Distri
in the City
Khonghun
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Nineteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.8706
Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL
BulLDING F`oR THE oLONGApo clT¥ UAIL IN BARANGAT BARREmo,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Be it erracted bg the Serrate cnd, the House Of. Represendafiues Of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the
I 1      Department of Public  Works and  Highways,  an additional  building for the
12      0longapo city Jail in Brgy. Barretto.
13
14                 SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of
15      this  Act  shall  be   charged   to   the   appropriation  of  the  Bureau   of  Jail
16     Management and penology of the Department of Justice. Therefore, such sum
17     as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the building shall be
18      included in the General Appropriations Act.
19
20                             SECTION  3.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)  days after its
21      publication in the official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
22
23                  Approved ,
24
25
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
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
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  bill  seeks  to  convert  the  KM  18-Tairan  Pangasaan  Road  in  the  Municipality  of
Lantawan , Province of Basilan, approximately 16. 50 kilometers, into a national road.
The  KM  1 8-Tairan Pangasinan 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 KM  I 8-Tairan  Pangasann 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 earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HouSE oF REPRnsENTATlvHs
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSHB|LLNo.8178
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN Aor PROVIDING FOR THE coNVERsloN OF THE In¢ 18-TAIRAN PANGASAAN
ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY   OF LANTAWAN , PROVINCE 0F 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 KM  18-Tairan Pangasaan Road, in the Municipality   of Lantawan in the
Province  of  Basilan,   which  is  approximately   16.50  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:#ec.//.vJ./};.  -This Act shall  take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
(?//7`cr.a/ (;azc//c 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 
REQUIRING AND REGULATING THE USE OF WEARABLE BODY CAMERAS 
AND DASHBOARD CAMERAS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE 
COURSE OF CONDUCTING A SEARCH OR MAKING AN ARREST, 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Philippine Constitution gives primacy to and guarantees the civil rights 
and liberties of a Filipino citizen and marks the boundary between citizens and the 
government: "No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due 
process of law, nor shall any person be denied equal protection of the laws" (Article 
III, Section 1 ). 
Further, "[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and 
effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any 
purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue 
except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after 
examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may 
produce, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or 
things to be seized" (Article III, Section 2). 
This measure seeks to further enha..11ce these basic rights by promoting the welfare, 
safety and protection of citizens in the country especially when it comes to law 
enforcement activities to ensure that their rights are best respected. 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM INCOME TAXATION THE HONORARIA, 
ALLOWANCES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF TEACHERS 
RENDERING SERVICE DURING AN ELECTION PERIOD 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Poll watchers during election receive compensation in the form of honoraria, allowances 
for their service. The poll watchers assist voters to keep orderly elections. The income 
poll watchers receive is seen, however, as taxable. This is despite being an income 
earned during a dangerous and precarious time.  
This bill proposes that the honoraria, allowance, and other beneficial benefits afforded 
to persons rendering services during an election period be exempted from income 
taxation. This allows our poll workers to fully enjoy the benefits of their labor and service 
to the Filipino people. 
This measure previously passed the third reading in the 18th Congress. It is high time 
to finally pass the same into law. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
August 16, 2023
10:20 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
______________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM INCOME TAXATION THE HONORARIA, ALLOWANCES, 
AND OTHER FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF TEACHERS RENDERING SERVICE DURING 
AN ELECTION PERIOD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION. 1. Declaration of Policy. – It is declared policy of the State to promote 
and uplift the economic status of teachers and to recognize the public service they 
render during national and local elections. 
SEC. 2. Exemption from Income Tax. – All honoraria, allowances, and other 
financial benefits granted to teachers rendering service during an election period shall 
not be included in the computation of gross income and shall be exempt from income 
tax. 
SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Commissioner of the 
Bureau of Internal Revenue shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be 
necessary to implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days from its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive issuances, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. 
SEC 5. Effectivity. –  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
Approved, 
8914
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.8407
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING THH TANQUIGAN-SIBUAN-OTONG ROAD IN SAN FHRNANDO
CITY, LA UNION, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Tanquigan-Sibuan-Otong Road in San Femando City, La
Union into a national road.
Road projects serve as an important part of the development strategy for any region.
In the wake of rapid economic growth and poverty reduction programs implemented by the
government, the demand for excellent road networks increases. Roads are crucial to economic
development. The mobility and relative ease in the transport of goods and prime commodities as
well as the effective delivery of basic services are affected and determined by the conditions of the
access roads.
Being a definitive factor towards progress, it is not enough that roads are just constructed.
Roads  must  be  regularly  repaired  and  maintained.  The  Tanquigan-Sibuan-Otong  Road  needs
appropriate funding for its maintenance in order that it will not deteriorate and eventually fall into
disrepair, setting back whatever economic growth the road' s opening had spurred.
With the conversion of Tanquigan-Sibuan-Otong Road into a National Road, funds from
the national government, through the Department of public Works and Highways, will ensure the
improvement and maintenance of the road and sustain the  socio-economic  development in La
Union.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly
PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
FRANCIS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.     8407
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISC0 PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TANQUIGAN-SIBUAN-OTONG ROAD IN SAN
FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPRORIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT
THEREOF
Be  it  enacted by the  Senate  and House  Of Representatives  Of the Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION. 1. The Tanquigan-Sibuan-Otong Road in San Femando City, La Union
into  a  national  road  under  the  supervision  of the  Department  of Public  Works  and
Highways.
SECTION. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Higivays 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.
SECTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F RHPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.  8182
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the 1 L-Canas Road in the Municipality   of Maluso, Province of
Basilan, approximately 10 kilometers, into a national road.
The  1 L-Canas 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  1 L-Canas 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 REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon Gty, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.8182
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. IIATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TIIE CONVERSION OF THE I L-CANAS ROAD IN TIIE
MUNICIIIALITY   OF MALUSO, PROVINCE 0F 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  lL-Canas  Road,  in  the  Municipality    of Maluso  in  the  Province  of
Basilan,  which is approximately  10  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.  Jt{`#gc./I.vJfy.  -This  Act shall take effect fifteen (I 5) days after its publication in the
(?//;c7.a/ (;aze//a or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,