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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRE
First Regular Session

5094

House Bill No.
Introduced by REP. HARLIN NEIL J. ABAYON III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the security of tenure of contractual and casual
employees of the government (national or local) who have rendered at least three (3)
years of continuous and efficient service thereof. The Constitution expressly provides:

“Section 3, Article XIIL The State shall afford full protection to
labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full
employment and equality of employment opportunities for all

Xxx xxx xxx. They shall be entitled to security of tenure, humane
conditions of work, and a living wage. They shall also participate in policy
and decision-making processes affecting their rights and benefits as may
be provided by law.”

Contractual and casual employees of the government are part of the civil service
laws and are entitled also to security of tenure. Their services are being renewed after
certain period (je, every 6 months or every year, as the case may be), thus clearly
implies the necessity of their service in the government.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought

HARLIN “ BAYON III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

INTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

5094

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative HARLIN NEIL J. ABAYON IIL

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY OF TENURE OF CONTRACTUAL AND
CASUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE GOVERNMENT (NATIONAL AND LOCAL) WHO
HAVE RENDERED ATLEAST THREE (3) YEARS OF CONTINUOUS AND.
EFFICIENT SERVICE THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall harness its workers to survive the
challenges brought about by the rapid economic development and population growth.
Government workers shall be given social justice and security of tenure.

SEC. 2. Coverage. Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and applicable civil
service laws, rules and regulations, all government employees, upon approval of this
Act who have rendered at least three (3) years of continuous and efficient service shall
be entitled to security of tenure. Provided, however, that they shall not be entitled to
promotion until such time that they shall have obtained the appropriate eligibility
equivalency requirement for that position.

SEC. 3. Rules and regulations. The Civil Service Commission shall promulgate the rules
and regulations to implement this Act consistent with merit and fitness,

SEC. 4, Repealing clause. All laws, decrees and executive orders inconsistent with this
Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No,_ D251

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

‘One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
‘community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 5251

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING HERNAEZ STREET FROM ARANETA STREET TO BACOLOD - SAN
CARLOS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. HERNAEZ STREET FROM ARANETA STREET TO BACOLOD - SAN
CARLOS ROAD iin the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of
the Department of Public Works and Highways,

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's Program the improvement, repair, and maintenance 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 orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,

P. GREG G. GASATAYA

Lone District of Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila i
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS Ho FETT
FIRST REGULAR SESSION : K
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House pit No. 9248

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

5245
House Bill Né# 48

GASATAYA

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG

AN ACT
CONVERTING BENIGNO S, AQUINO DRIVE FROM SAN JUAN STREET TO BURGOS
EXTENSION IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. BENIGNO S, AQUINO DRIVE FROM SAN JUAN STREET TO BURGOS
EXTENSION in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2, The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's Program the improvement, repair, and maintenance 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 orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

APPROVED,

REP. GREG G, GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5011

Introduced by: HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to reclassify into Secondary National Road the provincial
roads in the different municipalities, and city in the First District of Bulacan.
‘The said areas are near Manila Bay that causes flooding brought about by
climate change. This event affects the health, livelihood and safety of the
constituents of the first district of Bulacan.

The road stretching from the Barangay Longos in the City of Malolos to
Barangay Longos in the Municipality of Calumpit and Barangays of Iba-Ibayo
and Iba in the Municipality of Hagonoy in the Province of Bulacan is a vital
road for vehicular transport that provides motorist a route from City of Malolos
to the Municipality of Hagonoy. Its function is essentially a national road since
it caters to the same traffic as that of the national road.

Converting the said route into a national road will free the local
government of some finances that could fund the maintenance and improvement
of vital roads and addition to its-calamity fund, In view of the foregoing,
passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

JOSE ANTONIO R,

ALVARADO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5011

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY LONGOS IN THE
CITY OF MALOLOS TO BARANGAY LONGOS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALUMPIT
AND BARANGAYS IBA-IBAYO AND IBA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HAGONOY IN
THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Road stretching from Barangay Longos in the City of Malolos,
Barangay Longos in the Municipality of Calumpit and of Barangays Iba-Ibayo and Iba in the
Municipality of Hagonoy in the Province of Bulacan as described in the description under the
succeeding section of this Act is hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The Technical description of the road is as follows:

Iba-Longos Road

(Km 44.49 to 44.45)
Total Length 3.82 kms
Right of Way 15 murs

SECTION 3. 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.


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

Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of General Circulation

Approve
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Mai

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, D209

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

aa

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 5255

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING MAGSAYSAY AVENUE FROM ARANETA STREET TO CORAZON
AQUINO AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. MAGSAYSAY AVENUE FROM ARANETA STREET TO CORAZON C.
AQUINO AVENUE in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department’s Program the improvement, repair, and maintenance 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 orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 5294

Introduced by Honorable Mark 0. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert General Vicente Lim road into a national road.

fficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy, Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment, Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region, As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well, With a steady increase of visi nce 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need .

In converting the 0.440 km-long and 12 m-wide General Vicente Lim road into a national
road, the responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national
government through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local
government of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
local development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be
concentrated merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The
expected increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic
indicators among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally
redound to the benefit of the national government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 5294

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE GENERAL VICENTE LIM ROAD IN THE CITY OF
BAGUIO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

"TION 1. The General Vicente Lim road connected to Legarda road, in the City of
Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPI ‘ATIVES
HB. No. S398

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 8485, also known as the “Animal Welfare Act of 1998,” is the
primary law punishing cruelty to animals. Section & of said Act provides for the penalty of
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years or a fine or not less
than One thousand pesos (P1,000) nor more that Five thousand pesos (P5,000) or both at the

discretion of the Court, for the violation of the provisions of the Act.

However, the penalty for the violation of the Act is too low to serve as a deterrent, In

the United Kingdom, the penalty for the violation of their animal welfare act is £20,000.

‘The Network for Animals noted that many of those arrested for violation of Republic
Act No. 8485 are repeat offenders. They can afford to commit the violation again because the

penalties are too low.

‘Therefore, in order to make the law an effective deterrent to the commission of future

violations of the Animal Welfare Act, a higher, more wa) penalty should be imposed.”
H. HARRY L ROQUE JR.

"This bill was originally filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago in the Sixteenth Congress, First Regular
Session.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HB. No.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L, Roque Jr

AMENDING SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8485, ALSO KNOWN AS
“THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998”

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

SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8485, also known as the “Animal
Welfare Act of 1998,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act

shall, upon conviction by final judgment, be punished by imprisonment of not

less than [six (6) months] TWO (2) YEARS nor more than {two (2)] FIVE (5)

years or a fine not less than [One thousand pesos (P1,000,00)] TWENTY

THOUSAND PESOS (P20,000.00) nor more than [(Five thousand pesos

(P5,000.00)] FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) or both at the

discretion of the Court. If the violation is committed by a juridical person, the

officer responsible therefore shall serve the imprisonment when imposed. If

the violation is committed by an alien, he or she shall be immediately deported

after service of sentence without any further proceedings.”


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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HouSE BILL NoU2O1

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie"Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 9 of the Philippine Constitution provides for the State’s promotion of a just and
dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and
freeing the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services,

promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for
all

The skyrocketing of basic commodities and the increasing difficulty of child care make it
difficult for solo parents to discharge their inherent moral and social duties. The
government should extend a little bit more assistance to solo parents than to undenwrite
their health care and education. Solo parents should receive monthly financial
assistance in order to somehow insulate them from the effects of inflatién. Solo parents
grapple with the tough role of playing both father and mother to théir children and the

exacting responsibility of solely providing for them. The governyfent should extend to
them the much needed financial support.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is highly refommended.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.o201

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SOLO PARENTS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS’ WELFARE
ACT OF 2000

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

SECTION 1. It is the declared policy of the State to protect solo parents and their
children by upholding the integrity of their domestic economy and extending to them
monthly financial assistance.

SEC. 2. Republic Act No. 8972 is hereby amended to add another section to be
interpolated as Section 12 and to read as follows:

a. Section. 12. Financial Assistance - The Department of Social and Welfare
Development shall develop a financial assistance program for solo parents
and their children. The program shall be implemented by the DSWD through
their poverty alleviation program.

b. Section 12 of RA 8972 shall henceforth be numbered Section 13 and so on
and so forth.

SEC. 3. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5027

House Bill No..

Introduced by HON. DANILO E. SUAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XVI, Section 5 Par. (3) of the 1987 Constitution, states that:

“Professionalism in the armed forces and adequate remuneration and benefits of its

members shall be a prime concern of the State...”

The officials and enlisted members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine
National Police (PNP), by virtue of law, are forced to retire from service at the age of fifty-six (56) or after
‘completion of a maximum of thirty (30) years of active service, whichever comes later. Sections 24 to 30 of the
Republic Act No. 8551 stipulated the attrition system of the uniformed personnel of the PNP; while the
retirement system of the AFP is provided in Sections 1 to 7 of the Republic Act No. 340, as amended by
Presidential Decree No. 1650 in 1979. There is no single law that consolidates and standardizes the retirement
system of the PNP and AFP, hence the need to legislate a uniform law which would standardize and maximize

the productivity of our uniformed personnel,

This bill aims to maximize the productive years of both AFP and PNP officers and enlisted men by
providing for a uniform retirement age of sixty (60) or after completion of a maximum of thirty-five (35) years
of active service, whichever comes later. The increase in retirement age or length of service is meant to
provide a longer term for Return on Investment for the government which spent a substantial amount for the
schooling and further training of these officials as they rose through the ranks. Longer years in service provides

fair opportunity for promotion and encourages competence among AFP and PNP uniformed personnel.

¢ or ae approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

Danilo E. Suarez
Representative
3rd District, Quezon Province


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bil NOR?

Introduced by HON. DANILO E. SUAREZ

AN ACT PRESCRIBING A MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This act shall be known as “The Mandatory Retirement Act for the
Armed Forces of the Philippines”.
SEC.2. Mandatory Retirement Age - The mandatory retirement age for all uniformed

personnel and officers of both the Armed Forces of the Pt

ines and the Philippine National Police
shall be 60 years old or after 35 years of active service, whichever comes later.

SEC. 3. Separability Clouse. - Should any provision of this Act be declared invalid or
unconstitutional, no other provision hereof shall be thereby affected.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations and
issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity- This Act shall take effect immediately.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5227

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Science and Technology launched Project NOAH in 2012 to install a
responsive program for disaster mitigation, specifically, for the Philippines’ warning
agencies to be able to provide a six-hour lead-time warning to vulnerable communities
against impending floods and to use advanced technology to enhance current geo-
hazard vulnerability maps.

In December, 2012, around 167,000 in Mindanao were evacuated to shelters and saved
‘on account of accurate forecasts and timely warnings attributed to Project NOAH."

Unfortunately, project director Mahar Lagmay confirmed in a statement that project
NOAH would run only until February 28, 2017 due to “lack of funds” with reports alleging
that in-house scientists were not well-compensated.

* https://www.unisdr.org/archive/29954_ Accessed March 8, 2017


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._5227

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
RATIONALIZING PROJECT NOAH AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Project NOAH Act.”

SEC. 2. It is the declared policy of the State to institute measures that save lives
by preventing or mitigating the effects of disasters by putting in place state-of-the-art
technology for the purpose.

SEC. 3. Project NOAH is hereby rationalized in order to carry out its life-saving
purpose. As such, the Department of Science and Technology is mandated to create its
organizational constitution.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Science and Technology
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.9 7205

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

People with disability (PWDs) are among the most vulnerable sectors in our society.
The State should look after their health as they are barely able to sustain this primordial
necessity of life. The "Magna Carta for Persons with Disability’ or Republic Act.No.
7277, as amended, omitted the basic privilege or incentive to meth6dically look afte
their health via an institutionalized health insurance system.

Hence, this proposed measure seeks to add a section provjding for a mandatory
Philhealth coverage to all persons with disability.

The immediate passage of this bill is highly recommended.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5705

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TO ALL PERSONS WITH
DISABILITY (PWDs), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY”, AS
AMENDED, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 21 is hereby added under Chapter Ill, HEALTH of Republic
Act No, 7277, as amended, to read as follows:

Sec. 21. PHILHEALTH COVERAGE - ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
SHALL BE COVERED BY THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM OF THE
PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION (PHILHEALTH). FUNDS
NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE ENROLLMENT OF ALL PWDs WHO ARE NOT
CURRENTLY COVERED UNDER ANY EXISTING CATEGORY SHALL BE SOURCED
FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND OF PHILHEALTH EARMARKED
FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SIN TAX COLLECTIONS AS PROVIDED FOR IN
REPUBLIC ACT NO, 10351.

SEC. 3. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines LS ene pe
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (> RECEIVED
Quezon City HSE ype, MAR 02 2017

VENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5182

House Bill no.

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the city road of the Daan Kariton Road,
Dalandanan, in the City of Valenzuela, Metro Manila into a national road,

The existing roadway is heavily traversed by motorists from local
residents and those from nearby municipalities. In our collective desire to
provide for the safety and convenience of our constituents who ply this route, it
is submitted that as to the maintenance of this road, the national government is
better equipped to handle, Conversion of this road into a national road would
also allow its development to be in line with the national infrastructure plan
which as it stands is highly crucial in resolving. the traffic crisis that is plaguing
Metro Manila,

Itis in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LIAN

Representative
1s District, Valenzupla City


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5182

House Bill no,

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DAN KARITON ROAD,
DALANDANAN, IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA
INTO A NATIONAL ROADAND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The Dan Kariton Road, Dalandanan, in the City of
Valenzuela, Metro Manila is hereby converted into a National Road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5244

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposal seeks to further make Philippine roads safer by amending Republic Act
No. 10913 (RA 10913) otherwise known as the “Anti-Distracted Driving Act”.

Aside from the enforcement and implementation of traffic laws, there was also a gap in
these laws that needed to be addressed in order to make our roads safer. Thus, the passage of
RA 10913 was very laudable as it addresses this gap by reducing the risks of drivers getting
involved in accidents. It was also very timely due to the advent of modern technology devices
that distract the attention of drivers from the road.

Ithas been barely a year since the passage of RA 10913 but it has already been observed
that it needs more teeth in order to be more effective in preventing road accidents. Aside from
what is already included in the law, there is a need to include the use of other devices which
may also distract drivers.

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

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ROZ4ANO RPFINO B/BIAZON

Representative
Lone District of Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 9244

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Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

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AN ACT
TO FURTHER MAKE PHILIPPINE ROADS SAFER, AMENDING FOR THIS
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10913 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ANTI-
DISTRACTED DRIVING ACT”

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

SECTION 1. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10913 is hereby amended by inserting two
new paragraphs after Paragraph b which shall read as follows:

“(C) USING A DEVICE WHICH IMPEDES THE ABILITY OF THE
DRIVER TO HEAR AMBIENT SOUNDS OR NOISE SUCH AS,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EARPHONES, HEADPHONES, EAR
MUFFS OR SUCH OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES.

“(D) USING OR HOLDING ANY OTHER DEVICE OR OBJECT
WHICH LIMITS OR PREVENTS THE USE OF THE SENSE OF
SIGHT OR HEARING AND THE USE OF ONE OR BOTH HANDS
OR FEET IN OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE.”

Sec. 2. Separability Clause. — If for any reason, any section or provision of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other sections or provisions hereof, unaffected thereby,
shall continue to be in full force and effect.

See. 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and rules and
regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

Sec. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
any two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.08'76

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The tragic incident at the Resorts World Manila that claimed the lives of thirty-eight
People last June 2, 2017 baffles the mind, It is inconceivable how the fatalities
needlessly succumbed to suffocation or inhalation of smoke or toxic fumes from burning
‘objects. Had there been a smoke extraction/ventilation ‘system, the victims could have
been saved.

‘Smoke extraction/ventilation system removes smoke and heat from a buming building
and keeps escape routes free of smoke. This mechanism can save lives inasmuch as
the majority of fatalities in fires are caused by smoke inhalation or sdffoce tion ant

by the fire itself.

If we are to circumvent the occurrence of similar tragedies in tt
impose the installation of such life-saving mechanism,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House BiLt No. 5876

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION OF A SMOKE EXTRACTIONIVENTILATION SYSTEM IN
EVERY MAJOR ESTABLISHMENT AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Smoke Extraction System Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be installed a Smoke Extraction/Ventilation System in every
major establishment in order to prevent deaths due to inhalation of smoke or suffocation in
cases of fire outbreaks.

‘SEC. 3. Any person, natural or juridical, found to have violated the provisions of this Act
shall be penalized with a fine of not less than One Million Pesos (1,000,000.00) but not
exceeding Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) year but
Not more than three (3) years, or both at the discretion of the court.

SEC. 5. All laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or other
Issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby modified and
repealed.

SEC. 6. This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5115

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

It is an established fact that “effective and efficient transportation provide
economic benefits that result in multiplier effects such as better accessibility to
markets, employment and additional investments." ‘The lack of proper road
infrastructure will lead to the deprivation of economic opportunities to the
marginalized members of society, specifically those who are within the bracket of
being "impoverished and depressed."

How does transportation help in making the place productive and responsive
to the calls of global economic development? This is how it works: by providing
infrastructures, accessibility is improved and mobility is enhanced, thus alleviating
the welfare of the people. This is the generally accepted model for transportation and
economic development.

Thus, the proposed road conversion will improve, based on national
standards, the Minuyan-Poblacion Road in ordersto usher the much-need progress
and development of the City. It will benefit both local and national governments as
tax collection will increase and employment will be generated. More importantly, it
will solve a crucial component of population decongestion in Metro Manila because
more relocation projects can be established in SJDM by making roads leading to the
sites accessible.

Inasmuch as this bill will redound to the general welfare of the people, its
approval is highly sought.

FLOR}DA P. ROBES


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

nouse Bit No.BL15

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MINUYAN-POBLACION PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN INTO.
ANATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Minuyan-Poblacion Provincial Road in the City of San Jose
Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, with a length of 11.22 kilometers, is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 5293

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Assumption road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tur generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need.

In converting the 0.383 km-long and 6 m-wide Assumption road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government
of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local
development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated
merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The expected
increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators
among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to
the benefit of the national government.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5293

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ASSUMPTION ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO 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 Assumption road connected to Session road, in the City of Baguio, is
hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

5281

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Hi

ide — Sta. Scholastica road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy, Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well, With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need. °

In converting the 0.763 km-long Hillside — Sta. Scholastica and 6 m-wide road into a national
road, the responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national
government through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local
government of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
local development programs, This will ensure that growth and development would not be
concentrated merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The
expected increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic
indicators among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally
redound to the benefit of the national government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

5281

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE HILLSIDE - STA. SCHOLASTICA ROAD IN THE CITY
OF BAGUIO 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 Hillside — Sta. Scholastica road connecting the Military Cut-off Road
and Loakan Road, in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 9440

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the DOMALUIS Road (Sto. Domingo-Sta. Maria-Lourdes-San
Isidro) in Minalin, Province of Pampanga into a National Road.

The DOMALUIS Road connects the Municipality of Minalin, Pampanga to three vital
National Roads, namely: (a) the Apalit-Macabebe-Masantol National Road; (b) the Manila North
Road (MacArthur Highway); and (c) the Sto. Tomas-Minalin Road. This road serves as the main
thoroughfare to transport the goods of aquaculture farming communities and the poultry
businesses in Minalin. While considered as vital infrastructure link, the road needs immediate
repair and upgrade to prevent flooding. Thus, converting it into a national road is seen as the
only viable solution to guaranty necessary funds for its maintenance and expansion so as to
promote the socio-economic development area because Minalin, Pampanga is widely considered
as the egg basket of Central Luzon.

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

FD. Tere

JUAN PABLO “RIMPY” P. BONDOC


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5440

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

AN ACT CONVERTING THE DOMALUIS ROAD (STO. DOMINGO-STA. MARIA-
LOURDES-SAN ISIDRO) IN MINALIN, PAMPANGA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. The road stretching from Barangay Sto, Domingo, Minalin, Pampanga to
Barangay San Isidro, Minalin, Pampanga as described in the technical description under the
succeeding section of this Act is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
LINE BEARING DISTANCE (m)
1-2 S$ 86-27 W 1.04
23 N70-O1E 133.49
3-4 N88-39E 84.62
4-5 N89-40E 178.68
5-6 N89-S59E 848.67
6-7 N89-38E 306.62
78 N89-49E 381.87
8-9 N89-44E 552.99
9-10 N89-SIE 405.91
10-11 N89-36E 230.36
11-12 N89-43E 94.57
12-13 N89-36E 162.79
Coordinates of BLBM #2 / STA. MARIA, MINALIN
N-—21604.08
E-25959.71
BEARINGS | DISTANCE (m)
N18-06E 1,066.12

Reference Tie Point = Coordinates of BLBM #2 STA. MARIA, MINALIN
Geographic Coordinates of BLBM #2

LAT = 14.991455

LONG = 120.743342


SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its repair
and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.