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HOUSE BILLNO_1670

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This measure seeks to construct a road to connect the barangay in Jao island,
the second biggest island in the 2 District of Bohol next to Pres. Garcia town.

Jao island is rich with silica sand, white beautiful beacehes which are now being
developed for tourism by the private sector, and is the No. 1 producer of Buntal hats
and other cottage industries in the district. It is also the center of seaweeds culture and
production for carageenan, and most recently, for bio-ethanol by-products. In fact, the
seawaters of Jao island is being developed by Algahol Philippines Company, Ltd., a
registered corporation with the Board of Investments (BOI) having US$100,000
capitalization.

The island needs a road network to facilitate travel between barangay Pinamgo
of Bien Unido, and barangay Suba and Busalian of Talibon, Bohol.

The road is imperative in the island especially, health commerce and other
services for the people.

Wherefore, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

2" District, Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 1679

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD IN JAO ISLAND IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF TALIBON AND BIEN UNIDO IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

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

Section 1. Short Title. This bill shall be known as the Jao island Road
construction Act.

Section 2. Appropriation — The amount of Twenty Million Pesos (20,000,000.00)
shall be initially appropriated for the purpose, and the balance for the road construction,
if any, shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act, subsequently after
exhaustion of the funding herein allotted. Provided, however, that after the completion of
the project it shall be turned over to the municipal governments of Talibon and Bien
Unido, Bohol for maintenance and further improvement.

Section 3. Effectivity. -Tthis act shall take immediately upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1591

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE XAVIER JESUS “XJ” D. ROMUALDO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The late Representative Pedro P. Romualdo orginially filed this proposed measure in the
previous Congress.

Southeast of the Province of Camiguin, under the jurisdiction of Barangay San Roque in the
Municipality of Mahinog, is a small island widely known as Mantigue Island. ‘The Fourth
Congress passed Republic Act (RA) No. 2484, which changed the name of Mantigue Island to
Magsaysay Island, According to congressional records, the intent of the bill that would become
RA No. 2484 was to immortalize the late President Ramon Magsaysay.

While continuing to cherish and hold dear the memory of President Magsaysay, the people of
Mahinog and Camiguinons in general have always entreated that the name of the small island be
officially reverted back to what it was originally called — Mantigue. The island is now one of the
leading tourist attractions in Camiguin and, through the decades, it has been and still is popularly
known as Mantigue to residents and visitors alike.

Hence, this proposed measure seeks to reinstate the original name of the island and repeal RA
No. 2484. Nevertheless, this measure, if passed and becomes law, will require the local
government units concerned to make it known that Mantigue Island was formerly named
Magsaysay Island.

The kind and favorable support of the Members of Congress for the prompt and timely passage
of this measure is earnestly sought.

XAVIER JESUS “XJ”D. ROMUALDO


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

First Regular Session

1591

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE XAVIER JESUS “XJ” D. ROMUALDO

AN ACT CHANGING BACK THE NAME OF MAGSAYSAY ISLAND IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MAHINOG, PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN, TO ITS ORIGINAL
NAME, MANTIGUE ISLAND

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

SECTION 1. The name of Magsaysay Island in the Municipality of Mahinog,
Province of Camiguin, is hereby changed back to its original name, Mantigue
Island.

SECTION 2. The local government units (LGUs) concerned shall take steps to
ensure that it shall be known that Mantigue Island was formerly named
Magsaysay Island, such as but not limited to indicating in LGU-made
signboards, billboards, and the like regarding Mantigue Island thatthe island
was formerly named Magsaysay Island.

SECTION 3. Republic Act No. 2484 is hereby repealed.All other laws, decrees,
executive issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby modified, amended, or repealed
accordingly.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately following the completion of
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1755

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Hon. Ronald V. Singson

EXAPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to increase the bed capacity of Magsingal District Hospital in
Magsingal, Ilocos Sur from twenty-five (25) to seventy-five (75).

Section 11 of Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides:

+. 11 The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other
social services available to the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the
needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. The state shall
endeavor fo provide free medical care to paupers”.

‘The Magsingal District Hospital is a 25-bed capacity hospital which provides
preventive, curative and rehabilitative services to the residents of Magsingal, Sto
Domingo and San Ildefonso. It also provides ancillary services like x-ray, dental,
laboratory and other supportive professional services for the delivery of quality health
services.

With this proposal, the Magsingal District Hospital will become one of the
modern type hospitals, fully equipped with medicines, medical and surgical supplies,
laboratory and other supportive professional services for the delivery of health services.
Furthermore, it will serve as a training ground for medical students in locos Sur

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly appreciated.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16"") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1755

Introduced by: Hon. Ronald V. Singson

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AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF MAGSINGAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL
IN MAGSINGAL, ILOCOS SUR FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25) TO SEVENTY-
FIVE (75) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Magsingal District Hospital in
Magsingal, locos Sur is hereby increased from twenty-five (25) to seventy-five (75)
beds.

SEC. 2. The Department of Health shall include in its program the effective
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriation Act.

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

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

16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

nouse Bit wo,_1895

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a national high school in Barangay
Liminangcong. Municipality of Taytay, Province of Palawan, to be known as the
Liminangcong National High School,

Liminangcong is one of the biggest barangay in Municipality of Taytay both in
terms of land area and population. With a thriving fishing industry brought about by
its proximity to the Malampaya Sound, it is also one of the most progressive
communities in Northern Palawan with its own port that can accommodate big fishing
boats as well as inter-island passenger and cargo vessels,

Although there are several elementary schools that are operating in the area all
these years, Liminangcong has never had a national high school where the youth of
Liminangcong and other adjoining barangays can acquire secondary education. Many
of them have to study in the nearest public school in Barangay Poblacion which is
several kilometers away, while the majority has chosen not to study anymore.

The creation of a national high school in this progressive community shall
therefore remedy this situation and give the youth of Liminangcong and nearby
barangays a chance to secure a better future.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this bill is earnestly

sought.
NS

FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ


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

16 CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1895

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LIMINANGCONG,
MINICIPALITY OF TAYTAY, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE
LIMINANGCONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, PROVIDING FOR ITS FUNDING AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. A national high
school shall be established in Barangay Liminangcong, Municipality of Taytay,
Province of Palawan, to be known as the Liminangcong National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations.- The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Department of Education shall promulgate
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions

of this Act.

SECTION 4, Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect upon its approval,

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
House BiLLNO. 1295

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Milagro Junction — Junction Lake Danao
Circumferential Road in the City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, into a national road

Barangays Milagro and Lake Danao are situated adjacent to each other in the
mountainous portion of the City of Ormoc. These barangays are within the vicinity of
tourist spots famous for their scenic beauty and panoramic splendor like the Lake
Danao Natural Park and the Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant. Moreover, the
required standard road right of way of twenty (20) meters for a national road is
already existing, properly delineated, and well-established.

At present, this circumferential road is fast deteriorating due to the absence
of maintenance and repair. The conversion of the Milagro Junction ~ Junction Lake
Danao Circumferential Road into a national road will not only ease the transport of
farm products to the neighboring areas in the Province of Leyte but will also enable
the City of Ormoc to avail of the national funds allocated to the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

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

LUCY MARIE TORRES-GOMEZ


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 1295

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE MILAGRO JUNCTION — JUNCTION LAKE
DANAO CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF ORMOC, 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:

SECTION 1. The Milagro Junction — Junction Lake Danao Circumferential Road
in the City of Ormoc, Leyte, is hereby converted 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 its
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 publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS rE: 013 ©

)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SA

Introduced by Representative Rufus B, Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

1092

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5427 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress where it
was approved by the House of Representatives and transmitted to the
Senate. It was again re-filed during the 15" Congress as House Bill No, §77
Where it was again approved by the Committee on, Public Works and
Highways, approved on 2” reading, approved on 3” reading and was
transmitted to the Senate where it was not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City to J.R. Borja -
Camaman-an - Indahag - Bukidnon Road from a city and provincial road to a
national road and an alternate highway from Cagayan de Oro City to
Bukidnon and vice versa

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance
and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to tap other sources

The Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City to J.R. Borja -Camaman-an — Indahag
= Bukidnon Road connects the urbanized city of Cagayan de Oro to the last
municipality of the neighboring Province of Bukidnon. With its improvement,
easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials for
commercial and industrial development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road and an alternate highway from
Cagayan de Oro City to Bukidnon the road would receive much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

RYFUS B. Rt IGUEZ,

cute JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No._1092

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GUSA ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO J.R.
BORJA - CAMAMAN-AN ~ INDAHAG - BUKIDNON ROAD AS A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Gusa Road in Cagayan de Oro City to J.R. Borja ~
Camaman-an — Indahag — Bukidnon Road is hereby converted into a national
road.

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

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1950

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Palavilla, Municipality of Lutayan,
Province of Sultan Kudarat to be known as Palavilla National High School

Article XIV Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution states that “The State shall protect and promote
the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

There have been incessant calls and clamours from our constituency in the Municipality of
Lutayan, particularly parents and students for the establishment of a national high school.
Decades had passed that the municipality has been left with only one national high school, the
Lutayan National High School, as compared to other municipalities from both the First and
Second Districts in the Province of Sultan Kudarat which all have two or more national high
schools.

The increasing number of high schoo! students invariably results in the overpopulation of the
only high school in Lutayan. Its limited number of classrooms are always fully packed with
students eagerly want to learn. This scenario does not reflect the promotion of the right of all
citizens to quality education and its accessibility to all students, as clearly stated in our
constitution.

It isin this context that the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

RADEN C. SAKALURAN


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1950

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PALAVILLA, MUNICIPALITY OF
LUTAYAN, PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT TO BE KNOWN AS PALAVILLA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay
Palavilla, Municipality of Lutayan, Province of Sultan Kudarat to be known as Palavilla National
High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operationalization of Palavilla National High School, the funding

of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. _ Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette.

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

First Regular Session

House Bil NESS

Introduced by HONORABLE ARNULFO F.GO

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 8, Article XVI (General Provisions) of the Constitution states:

“Sec. 8. The State shall, from time to time, review to
upgrade the pensions and other benefits due to retirees of both the
government and the private sectors.”

Inspired by the foregoing constitutional mandate and with a view of promoting efficiency,
competency, integrity, progressiveness as well as equality among government personnel, this bill seeks
to grant all government personnel an automatic promotion of one (1) salary grade higher than the salary
grade last held prior to their retirement from the government service. It is only but proper to give the
government personnel who have unselfishly dedicated the best years of their lives in the government
due recognition for their services.

A similar incentive is granted to the personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the
Philippine National Police. It is hoped that the said incentive should likewise be extended to all
government personnel who are considered the government's backbone in delivering basic services to
the people.

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

HON. \ULFO F. GO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No LEGS _

Introduced by HONORABLE ARNULFO F. GO

AN ACT
GRANTING A PROMOTION OF ONE SALARY GRADE HIGHER TO ALL GOVERNMENT
PERSONNEL UPON THEIR COMPULSORY RETIREMENT FROM THE SERVICE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. All government personnel shall, upon their compulsory retirement from the
government service, be granted an automatic promotion equivalent to a salary grade higher than the
salary grade last held prior to their retirement. For this purpose, the adjusted salary grade of the retiree
shall be used as basis for computation of the retirement benefits.

SECTION 2. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall, in coordination with the Government.
Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), with sixty
(60) days from the approval of this Act, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act is hereby
authorized to be included in the appropriations for the departments, agencies, bureaus, other national
offices and the respective budget of local government units of the year following its enactment and

thereafter.


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

TION 5. 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, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 1541

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangays Lahi, Sico-Sico and Camam-onan of the Municipality
of Gigaquit in the Province of Surigao del Norte are located in the
Diwata mountain ranges. High school students of these three (3)
barangays converged in one school with full enthusiasm to finish their
secondary education. Year by year, the enrollees’ number increases
and the Gigaquit National High School of Home Industries-Lasicam
High Schoo! Annex established in 2004 had difficulty in serving these
young boys and girls with quality education due to its limited funding
from the local government of Gigaquit.

To give the pupils in this area easy access to secondary
education, which is their basic right, and to include them among the
educated youth who will be the hope of our country, the conversion
of Gigaquit National High School of Home Indusiries-Lasicam High
School Annex into a National High School is imperative.

Approval of this Bill, is strongly recommended.

GU MO A. RO) , IR.


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

1541

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GIGAQUIT NATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES-
LASICAM HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY  SICO-SICO,
MUNICIPALITY OF GIGAQUIT, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO
A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS LASICAM NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of a National High School — The Gigaquit
National High School of Home Industries -Lasicam High School Annex
in Barangay Sico-Sico, Municipality of Gigaquit, Province of Surigao
del Norte is hereby converted to national high school to be known as

Lasicam National High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Gigaquit National High School of Home
Industries -Lasicam High School Annex shall be transferred to and

absorbed by the Lasicam National High School.


SEC. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Lasicam National High School, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriation of the Gigaquit National High School of Home
Industries. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
operation of the school shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall Issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to camy out the

purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fiffeen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._1136_

Introduced by: Hon. Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the Tulungatung National High School, in Barangay
Tulungatung, Zamboanga City.

Education is the basic foundation of a civilized society. In order for a society to
flourish, this basic necessity must be provided for by those who govern it.

True enough, imbued in our Constitution is the guarantee of “a system of free
education in the elementary and high school levels.” Education should be accessible to all
and should not be held in abeyance. Education is the ultimate solution to poverty.

Barangay Tulungatung is home to the biggest government resettlement site in
Zamboanga City. As such, it has one of the highest population growth rates. To pursue
their secondary education, the elementary graduates of Tulungatung Elementary School
have to travel to the nearest existing high school, Ayala National High School, which is
situated in another barangay several kilometers away. Furthermore Ayala National High
School is already congested, over populated and has no more land area for expansion

To this end, the creation of the Tulungatung National High School shall be a
concrete act for the realization of this Constitutional guarantee, making education more
accessible to the youth of Barangay Tulungatung and at the same time decongesting the
‘overpopulated Ayala National High School

It is in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

Baa

HON. CELSO L. LOBREG,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No __ 1136

Introduced by: Hon. Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT SEEKING THE CREATION OF THE TULUNGATUNG NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY TULUNGATUNG , ZAMBOANGA CITY

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

SECTION 1. The Tulungatung National High School, in Baranggay Tulungatung,
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a national high school.

SECTION 2. The Tulungatung National High School, shall offer general
secondary education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth
with all necessary skills and knowledge for them to better cope with the challenges of
life

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. The appropriations required for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Education under the current
General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the
continued operation and maintenance of the school shall be incorporated in the annual
GAA

SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo,__1457

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE XAVIER JESUS “XJ” D. ROMUALDO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure secks to establish a small scale fish port in Yumbing, Mambajao,
Camiguin, Yumbing is one of the larger coastal barangays in the Province of Camiguin, Most of
those who reside there are fisherfolk who rely on the fish and marine resources in the waters in
and around the area for their livelihood.

The establishment and operation of a fish port in Yumbing, even if merely small scale, will
surely have a profound impact on Camiguin, which is a fifth class province. It will stimulate the
local economy and provide new economic opportunities for residents of Yumbing and nearby
barangays, It will ensure a steady and readily available supply of fish and marine products for
consumers in Camiguin. It will bring in additional revenue for the local governments units
concerned. Likewise, it will strengthen the food security programs of the provincial and
municipal governments of Camiguin and Mambajao, respectively.

The late Representative Pedro P. Romualdo introduced this proposed measure in the Fifteenth
Congress. It was referred to and studied by the Committee on Aquaculture and heries
Resources and its substitute bill, House Bill No. 1994, was approved on third reading on May 23,
2011 and was transmitted to the Senate on May 31, 2011. However, it would seem that the
Senate failed to take action on the matter. Thus, the early approval of this bill is eamestly sought
so that the present Congress may act on the matter with dispatch.

fs ee

XAVIER JESUS “XJ” D. ROMUALDO



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

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__1457

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE XAVIER JESUS “XJ” D. ROMUALDO-

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SMALL SCALE FISHPORT IN BARANGAY YUMBING,
MUNICIPALITY OF MAMBAJAO, PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section here shall be established a small scale fishport with an ice and cold storage and
drying facilities in Barangay Yumbing, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin under
the supervision of the Department of Agriculture in coordination with the Provincial Government
of Camiguin.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture shall include in the Department’s
programs the funding requirements for the establishment of the said fish port. ‘The Philippine
Fisheries and Development Authority shall likewise provide technical and auxiliary support in
the operation of the said fish port.

The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenues in
an amount deemed appropriate for its operationalization.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1907

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The import of this measure is to convert the SH Valencia Junction — Barobo —
Guinoyoran — Lourdes boundary Dagumbaan Maramag Road— Valencia Road in the
City of Valencia Province of Bukidnon into a national road.

This road section serves as one of the focal points connecting the existing
national roads in Bukidnon passing through the City of Valencia and the Municipality
of Maramag. Itis also a working site for agricultural activities in the area

The conversion of the said roads connecting different national roads in
Bukidnon Province would provide the agricultural communities in the area, mobility
and economical transportation in distributing their agricultural products such as corn,
banana and other high-value crops and produce to the market.

It is also worthy to note the development of Lake Apo in Barangay
Guinoyoran, a budding tourist destination

Moreover, the conversion of this road section will also direct the improvement
of the area for it shall be incorporated in the menu of priorities by the National
Government in terms of public work and highway projects. This conversion can also
generate jobs during the construction

This bill was originally filed during the Fifteenth Congress as House Bill No.
5315 where it was passed by Senate.

Taking into account the implications of this measure, the immediate passage
of this bill is eamestly sought

nooe i P. ROQUE
Representative

4" District, Bukidnon


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo,_ 1907

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY POBLACION CITY
OF VALENCIA TO BARANGAY BAROBO — GUINOYORAN — LOURDES, CITY
OF VALENCIA ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON INTO A NATIONAL,
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The road stretching from Barangay Poblacion City of Valencia to
Barangay Barobo — Guinoyoran — Lourdes, City of Valencia all in the Province of
Bukidnon is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES d 29 JUL 2013. «|
Quezon City her |
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS Tes

First Regular Session

1965

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PETER “Sr.Pedro” UNABIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to declare June 22 of every year a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Sugbongcogon, Province of Misamis Oriental in
celebration of its charter day.

On this day, government officials and employees, the private sector,
Peoples Organizations (PO's), and the entire municipal citizenry will be able to
reminisce the significance of the municipality's conception.

It is on this very day that the people of Sugbongcogon will be able to
rekindle the spirit of unity and solidarity among families, friends and relatives and
have the chance to celebrate and show the world their talents in arts and cultures,
their socio-economic values, their hospitality and the history of the Sugbongcogon
which will eventually attract and be recognized by both local and foreign tourists.

For this reason, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1965

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PETER M. UNABIA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE 22° OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SUGBONGCOGON, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SUGBONGCOGON CHARTER DAY IN CELEBRATION OF
ITS CHARTER DAY

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared every 22" day of June of
every year in the Municipality of Sugbongcogon, Province of Misamis Oriental a special
non-working public holiday to commemorate the founding anniversary to be known as
the Sugbongcogon Charter Day.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 1645

Introduced by Honorable Nicasio M. Aliping, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Irisan National High School in Baguio City into a
technical vocational high school to be known as the Irisan National Technical Vocational
High School

‘Most of the students of the present Irisan National High School located at Barangay
Irisan, Baguio City, come from indigent families. Many of these students have little hope of
pursuing higher education after they graduate simply because they are poor and their parents
could ill afford to send them to college.

One option that should be made available to the students, aside from the usual
scholarships granted to qualified students for admission to college, is to provide them with
technical and vocational training that will be integrated in their regular high school
curriculum. The technical and vocational skills that they acquire in addition to their academic
education would open to them wider opportunities for employment or gainful activity soon
after they graduate from high school. With the improvement of their economic condition,
higher education would become more viable for them when they decide to enter college

Approval of this bill is thus earnestly recommended.


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

A
HOUSE BILL NO. 1645

Introduced by Honorable

icasio M. Aliping, Jr.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BAGUIO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE IRISAN
NATIONAL TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BY
CONVERTING THE IRISAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE
PURPOSE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION |. Establishment. — There is hereby established, under the supervision of
the Department of Education, a national technical vocational high school in the City of
Baguio to be known as the Irisan National Technical Vocational High School by converting
the Irisan National High School for the purpose.” .

SEC. 2. Appropriations. — The initial funding for the operation of the school herein
established shall be charged against appropriations for the Irisan National High School for
the current year. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue such ruies and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in a newspaper of general circulation

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Reguiar Session

1963

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill intends to include in the coverage of the law the broadcast media practitioners
The latter should likewise enjoy the protection given to the members of the print media since
they equally play an important part in the dissemination of news and information to the public
This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15* Congress. Passage of this

Bill is eamestly sought now in the 16% Congress

a>

HARLIN CAST, ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northern Samar


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Firs

gular Session

novse pitt. vo.__ 1963

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 53 AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE PUBLISHER, EDITOR OR
REPORTER OF ANY PUBLICATION FROM REVEALING THE SOURCE OF
PUBLISHED NEWS OR INFORMATION OBTAINED IN CONFIDENCE BY
INCLUDING WITHIN ITS COVERAGE JOURNALISTS FROM BROADCAST,
NEWS AGENCIES AND INTERNET PUBLICATIONS”

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

editor, columnist or duly
. Magazine or periodical of
1e source of any
in said publication which was
', editor or reporter unless the
court or a House or committee of Congress] A DULY
ACCREDITED JOURNALIST OF ANY PRINT, BROADCAST,
INTERNET, OR WIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATION, [NCLUDING
THE PUSLISHER, STATION OWNER AND/OR MANAGER,
BUREAU CHIEF, EDITOR, NEWS EDITOR, WRITER OR
REPORTER, CORRESPONDENT, OPINION COLUMNIST OR
COMMENTATOR, CARTOONIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, OR
OTHER PRACTITIONER INVOLVED IN THE WRITING, EDITING,
COMMENTING ON THE NEWS FOR MASS CIRCULATION
CANNOT BE COMPELLED TO REVEAL THE SOURCE OF ANY
NEWS ITEM, NEWS REPORT OR INFORMATION APPEARING
OR BEING REPORTED OR DISSEMINATED IN SAID MEDIA,
WHICH WAS RELATED IN CONFIDENCE TO SUCH
JOURNALIST OR PRACTITIONER UNLESS THE COURT OR
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR THE SENATE OR
ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES finds that such revelation is demanded
by the security of the State.”

ane criminal laws,
accredited reporter
general circulation cannot

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - The previsions of Article 201 of the Revised
Penal Gode, es amended, and the provisions of ail other laws, decrees,


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

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. ~ 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1311

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare July 4 of very year a special non-working
public holiday in the Province of Lanao del Norte to commemorate its
foundation day.

On July 4, 1959, Lanao del Norte was officially declared a province
by virtue of Republic Act No. 2228. RA 2228 mandated the division of the
old Lanao Province into two provinces — Lanao del Norte and Lanao del
Sur. Iligan City was the first capital of Lanao del Norte while Marawi City
was named the capital of Lanao del Sur and remains so until the
present.

Despite the passage of time, July 4 remains to play a significant
place in the history of the province of Lanao del Norte and is officially
recognized as the date when the province officially came into being which
event is celebrated every year.

With its significant role in the history of the province, it is only
fitting that July 4 of every year be declared as a special non-working
public holiday in the entire province of Lanao del Norte to instill its place
in provincial history as the founding day of the province.

On this premise, the prompt approval of this measure is highly
recommended.

IMELDA ZA-DIMAPORO
1st District, banao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1311

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 4 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO COMMEMORATE ITS
FOUNDATION DAY

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

SECTION 1. July 4 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
public holiday in the Province of Lanao del Norte to commemorate its
foundation day.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1713

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Lipata in Surigao City, Province of Surigao del Norte is
the Northwestern-most barangay of the City's mainland. High school
students of this barangay converged in Surigao City National High
School-Lipata High School Annex with full enthusiasm to finish their
secondary education. Year by year, the enrollees’ number increases
and the Surigao City National High School-Lipata High School Annex
had difficulty in serving these young boys and girls with quality
education due to its limited funding from the City goverment.

To give the students in this barangay easy access to secondary
‘education, which is their basic right, and to include them among the
educated youth who will be the hope of our country, the conversion
of Surigao City National High School-Lipata High School Annex into a
National High School is imperative.

Approval of this Bill, is strongly recommended.

Jul 201



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

First Regular Session

1713

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SURIGAO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-LIPATA
HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY LIPATA, SURIGAO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of a National High School — The Surigao.
City National High Schoollipata High School Annex in Barangay
Lipata, Surigao City, is hereby converted to national high school to be

known as Lipata National High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Surigao City National High SchoolLipata
Annex shall be transferred to and absorbed by the Lipata National

High School.


SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Talisay National High School, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriation of the Surigao City National High School-Lipata High
School Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
operation of the school shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall isue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to cay out the

purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
1947

House Bill No.

Introduced by the Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the construction of a fish port in Barangay Hagnaya,
Municipality of San Remigio, Province of Cebu

Barangay Hagnaya is a launching point for fishermen in this coastal area, Most
of the residents in the area are dependent on the fish and marine products of their
waters, The construction of a fish port will be significantly beneficial in providing
opportunities for small scale fishers and fish processors in the improvement of their
livelihood

‘The establishment of a fish port will also help with the government's thrust to
increase productivity and food security in the country. Thus the approval of this

measure is strongly urged

BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular ia A?

House Bill No. _

Introduced by the Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY
HAGNAYA, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO, PROVINCE OF CEBU
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. ‘There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the
Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Philippine Fisheries Development
Authority (PFDA), a fish port in Barangay Hagnaya, Municipality of San Remigio,

Province of Cebu,
SECTION 2. The PFDA, in coordination with the local government unit

concemed, shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
program the funding requirements for the construction of said fish port in Barangay
Hagnaya, San Remigio, Cebu. The local government concerned shall set aside funds
from any available local revenues in an amount deemed appropriate for its
operationalization and maintenance.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
two (2) newspapers in general circulation

Approved,