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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVEY Ks
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 82

Introduced by: Representative MEL SENEN S. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 28 OF EVERY YEAR AS
THE FOUNDATION DAY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA
MARGARITA AND A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a re-filed measure which as House Bill 4858 was approved by the
House on Third Reading last Congress and was transmitted and
received by the Senate in 2011.

This bill seeks to designate November 28 of every year as a non-working
holiday for the Municipality of Sta. Margarita being its foundation day.

According to the National Historical Institute (NHI), Sta. Margarita
gained independence from Calbayog on November 28, 1891 by virtue of
a decree from the Governor General. This is the date recognized by the
NHI when Sta. Margarita officially became a town.

This day, November 28, would present itself as an opportunity for the
residents to celebrate the milestones achieved by the municipality and
reflect on the duties called upon them as the people of Sta. Margarita.


The approval of this bill is therefore earnestly requested.

Approved,

MEL SENEN S. SARMIENTO


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

82

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative MEL SENEN S. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 28 OF EVERY YEAR AS
THE FOUNDATION DAY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA
MARGARITA AND A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY

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

SECTION 1. To commemorate the founding anniversary of the
Municipality of Santa Margarita, November 28 of every year is hereby
declared as the Foundation Day of the Municipality of Santa Margarita
and a special non-working holiday in the municipality.

In the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday
will be observed on the Monday that follows.

SECTION 2. All laws, orders, presidential issuances, rules and
regulations or part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.


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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 543,

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO- REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education serves as the foundation for sustained economic growth. This is because young,
people who have been educated stand to reap enormous benefits and success while those who do
not are very likely destined to a life full of hardship, trials and want.

‘As more and more young people waste away in the slums, streets and sweatshops, the
country suffers from an intellectual and moral drain. The lack of educational opportunity for
young people is truly one of the worst tragedies that we witness.

In a study conducted on Philippine education, it was concluded that of the one (100)
pupils who entered basic education, only eight (8) to ten (10) will possibly get college education.
‘This something that we cannot countenanced.

This bill seeks to draw our focus and attention to the ever-pressing need for quality
education. This measure, along with other complementing bills, will hopefully reverse the
situation, and give the impoverished youth some hope for the future, Thus, all educational
institutions will be required to grant full tuition scholarships to at least 10% of its college student
population.

It is for these reasons that the approval of this bill is fervently sought.

“ADO-REVILLA
* District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

42
HOUSE BILLNo.__ 94%

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO- REVILLA

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT TO AT LEAST TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THEIR:
STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING STUDENTS, AND
FOR OTHER PUPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title -This Act be known as “The Scholarship Program for Poor but
Deserving Students Act of 2013.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy The State shall give priority to education, protect and
promote the right of all citizens to qualify education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all. Towards this end, there shall be provided scholarship
grants for poor but deserving Filipino students.

SECTION 3. Nature and Extent of Scholarship Grants - College Scholarship grants are
hereby in the form of free tuition fee to at least ten percent (10%) of the population of all
colleges and universities who are poor but deserving students.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations ~The Secretary of the Department of

Education shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the speedy and effective
implementation of this scholarship program.

SECTION 5. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its complete
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

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

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 580

___Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora and Rep. Rommel C. Amatong

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The upgrading of # provincial road to a national thoroughfare usually
ensures its regular rehabilitation and repair as the same will be programmed and
undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways and included under
the annual General Appropriations Act. Such development will provide the
commuting public and other users of the road safe and convenient passage.

in Compostela Valley Province, the Canidkid-Mayaon-Kaligutan-Laak
provincial road traverses the municipalities of Montevista and Laak, and links the
province to the neighboring provinces of Davao del Norte and Agusan del Sur. In
consideration of the same, it was deemed by the concerned local government
councils that the same stretch of highway be converted into a national road, This
upgrade, they say, will also take care of the road’s upkeep and maintenance.

In view of the foregoing, this bill was jointly filed by the undersigned for
favorable consideration.

MARIA
Representftive
1* Districf, Compostela Valley

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fistrict, Compostela Valley


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

580

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S, Zamora and Rep. Rommel C. Amatong

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CANIDKID-MAYAON-KALIGUTAN-LAAK PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MONTEVISTA AND LAAK, COMPOSTELA VALLEY
PROVINCE, INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY 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 Canidkid-Mayaon-Kaligutan-Laak Provincial Road in the
Municipalities of Montevista and Laak, Compostela Valley Province, is hereby converted
into 2 national secondary road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works
and Highways.

SEC, 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.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRI

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First Regular Sess|

House Bill No..

Introduced by: Representative Emi Calixto-Rubiano

Explanatory Note

In pursuit of improving the quality of Science and Technology (S&T) in the
country, it is imperative to develop the human resource capacity of the citizenry such
as through the education system. In such manner, establishment of national science
high schools have been important mainly in preparing students to become
competent and productive leaders and professionals in Science and Technology
(S&T).

These students are given the appropriate training and learning specifically in
Science and Mathematics thereby preparing them to various careers in the said
fields. They shall form the future globally-competitive workforce whose foremost
contribution is to discover and improve the potentials of Science and Technology
(S&T) that will help in the development of the country.

Moreover, as State subsidized institutions, national science high schools
provide opportunities to destitute students who excel in the field of Science and
Mathematics. Poor but deserving students are able to hone their knowledge and
skills giving them a chance to enhance the quality of their lives.

This is a re-filed measure from the 15" Congress approved by the
om! on Basic Es ition and Culture on 20 March 2012.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly requested
EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Representative
Lone District of Pasay City


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

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House BillNo._6C4

Introduced by: Representative Emi Calixto-Rubiano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
IN THE CITY OF PASAY TO BE KNOWN AS
PASAY CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Short title. This Act shall be known as the “Pasay City National
Science High School”.

Section 2. Establishment of a National Science High School. There is
hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
science high school in the City of Pasay to be known as Pasay City National Science
High School.

Section 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Pasay City
National Science High School, the funding of which shalll be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act

Section 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. — 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Requiar Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 893

iniraduced by Rep, Winston “Winnie” Casteio

to the second 1 Monday yotO ry e
hoiding iwo elections in a year may prove disadvaniageous io ihe gavernmeni in real

More impartanily, ewo inporiant iypes of elections heii within the ‘same year is
parcaived ws fot 3
could aeady exercise ther cet, ascendaney or power to place thor ow bets and
therefore iniiuence ihe polical ouicome and fulure of ihe their chosen Berangey are

3 eX. year and none of Barangay
2nd Sengounleng Kabataan eleciiona unl 2015 and similarly, if there will be Barangay
‘and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in 2015, there wit be none ot local and

2016. in siiori, ihe subsequent elections for iocai
‘eloctone wil bein 2013, 2016, 2019 and so on and so forth. That for

congressional
Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be in 2015, 2018, 2021 and so on
so forth,

itis this auiivor's submission that ihe seeming issue fe effectogt a ‘hold over,

Mi 2013 to 2015, will be far outweighed by the more aignificant and lasti

of a political environment insulated from partisan as well as a level ing field
wivere @ healthy democracy truly thrives since no ‘bloc automs influences
another espe é the flower level of the whoig oval government sinicture since
elections

are held alternately.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Reguiar Session

rouse suino._ 893

Tniroduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
KESGHEDULING 1O SECOND MONUAY OF OCTOBER 2015 BARANGAY AND:
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS ANDO HiGLGING THE SAME EVERY
THREE (3} YEARS THEREAFTER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

He enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philiopines in
Cungrass assembled

SECTION 1. There shall he Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on
siciay of Ociober in 2015 and evary thies (3) years theraatter

cli ‘The Commission on Elections shat promulgate the sppropriaie rules,
118 asd guidelines to effectively cary out the provision at this Act

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect thirty (20) days ster its publication in the

Officia! Gazeitie.

Aupioved,
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First Regular Session

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila sbPRESe ys
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RECEIVED
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
383
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert into a national road the Ipil, Surigao City-
San Francisco-Malimono-Mainit Provincigl Road which traverse some
barangays of Surigao City and the mbnicipalities of San Francisco,
Malimono and Mainit, all in Surigao de! Narte.

The conversion of this road into} a national road will ensure
adequate funding for its improvement, maintenance and repair. With
an alkweather national road, the linked municipalities will be opened to
faster development and the mobility of peopie and of goods will be
greatly improved. Farmers and traders in the rural areas traversed by the
road will have access to more and bigger markets for their produce and
‘commodities, with transportation cost reduced fo a minimum. On the
other hand, businessmen from Surigao City and from the three linked
municipalities will be benefited by the Ypgrading of this road as it will
enable them to easily reach and do business in the rural areas.

Approval of this Billis, therefore, urgently recommended.

TERMO A. ROMAR,
Representative
| District, Surigao



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.

First Regular Session

383

House Bill No. |

Introduced by Representative Gui

illermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT]

CONVERTING THE BARANGAY PIL. SURIGAO CITY-SAN FRANCISCO-

MALIMONO-MAINIT PROVINCIAL ROAD |i
FRANCISCO, MALIMONO AND MAINIT

IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF SAN

AND IN THE CITY OF SURIGAO,

PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

Be it enacted by the Senate and Hause of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Barangay Ipil Rodd, Surigao City-San Francisco-

Malimono-Mainit Provincial Road, in the

lunicipalities of San Francisco,

Malimono and Mainit and in the City of $urigao, Province of Surigao del

Norte is hereby converted into a nationallroad.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of DPWH

orders and circulars to implement the prot

hall issue the necessary rules,

ision of this Act.

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

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~*~
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo, __ 941.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representatives Gary C. Alejano
andFranciscoAshley L. Acedillo

Explanatory Note

District Engineering Offices or DEOs of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) are tasked to develop our country's infrastructure nationwide. They are the forefronts in
executing infrastructure improvements as they are located in every legislative district throughout
the country.

This kind of set-up aims to provide faster delivery of services to fulfill their mandate of
implementing and initiating infrastructure projects such as the construction of new roads and
bridges as well as the maintenance of already existing infrastructure projects.

There is however a need to streamline and re-number these DEOs to be consistent with the
numbering of the legislative districts to ensure better delivery of services. This bill seeks to
renumber all district engineering offices to correspond with the numbering of the legislative
districts to guarantee a more effective and accurate delivery of infrastructure projects to our
countrymen.

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

GARY C. ALEJANO F ISCO ASHLEY L. ACEDILLO


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 941

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representatives Gary C. Alejano
and Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo

AN ACT
RENUMBERING ALL EXISTING DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS TO CONFORM AND
CORRESPOND WITH THE NUMBERINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "District Engineering Offices Rationalization Act"
SEC. 2. All district engineering offices (DEOs) of the Department of Public Works and
Highways throughout the country shall be renumbered accordingly to conform and correspond

with the numberings of the legislative districts where they are respectively located.

SEC, 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - Any other laws which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All acts, laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby

repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - 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 Regular Session

735

HOUSE BILL Ny

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Legal owners of firearms who fail to immediately report theft of their firearms,

‘unintentionally arm the g thieves and facilitate the latter's commission of other crimes by the use

of the stolen Gireatms. Firearm theft is a major criminal problem and thereof have the

responsibility to prevent the commission thereof.

‘This measure was previously filed by Senator Mamny Villar in the 15* Congress. The

approval of this bill is camestly requested now in the 16% Congress.

HARLIN CAST. ABAVON
Representative
First District of Northem Samar



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLN 735

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

ANACT
REQUIRING THE REPORTING OF THEFT OF A
FIREARM BY THE LEGAL OWNER THEREOF AND.
PROVIDING CIVIL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATION THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Report of Theft of Firearm Act"

Section 2. (a) The legal owner of a firearm shall report the theft of a firearm within 72 hours to
the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality in which the theft occurred.

(b) A person who violates the provision of this section shall be liable to a civil penalty of
not less than Php2,000.00 for a first offense and Php6,000.00 for a second or subsequent
offense.

Section 3. Separability Clause. - If any provisions, or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid
and subsisting,

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law, executive order, decree, issuance, ordinance, rule and
regulation or any part thereof contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is also
hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Section 5. 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 3
Quezon City 02 JUL 2013

Lon ft
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS [inf
First Regular Session ¥

A
HOUSE BILL NO. 846

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A responsive and pro-people health care system is one of the basic social services
that the government should provide its people.

Novaliches District Hospital is in need of upgrading to the next higher level or status
as a delivery system of health care, Said upgrading will protect and promote the right to
accessing health services of the people. This shall also be of aid in instilling health
consciousness among the constituents of the Novaliches District. As a State policy, it is
enshrined in Section 15, Article II of the 1987 Constitution that “the State shall protect and
promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.”

Performances of hospitals have become a mathematical problem in the country and
thus, requiring a simple solution - its upgrading. The rapid growth in population clearly
dictates the necessity of an upgrade coupled with modernization in order to relevantly
address the issues inherent in its operations.

Another important feature of this bill is the appropriation of the funds thereof in
order to properly implement the provisos contained herein.

This bill was originally deemed necessary by the Honorable Winston Castelo of the
Second District of Quezon City.

The immediate passage of this bill is imperative.

Al EDO D. VARGAS IIIT


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,__ 846

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas Ill

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY SAN BARTOLOME.
IN QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be known as the “Upgraded Novaliches District Hospital Act
of 2013”.

SEC. 2. In line with declared State policy, the Novaliches District Hospital located in
Quirino Highway in Barangay San Bartolome in Quezon City is hereby upgraded to the next,
higher level or status.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health in coordination with the Department of Budget
and Management shall issue rules, regulations and promulgations to effectively carry out
the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. For the purpose of upgrading, proportionate funds shall be allocated
therefore which shall form part of the regular budget of the hospital following the year of
the enactment and every year thereafter.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect sixty (30) upon its approval and after its publication
in Official Gazette or in at least three (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 500

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sangguniang Barangays are the front-liners in the delivery of government services to
the people. As such, they have the primary responsibility of addressing the needs of their
constituents, often requiring them to communicate with other agencies in the national and
local government.

However, the limited budgets of Sangguniang Barangays also limit their capability to
send communications essential to the performance of their duties. To address this
predicament, this bill proposes to grant Sangguniang Barangays limited franking privileges
for communications sent to other government agencies.

In order to further enhance the autonomy of the most basic local government unit, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

RODOLFO G. BIAZON
Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic Of The Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 50.9

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

AN ACT
GRANTING FRANKING PRIVILEGES TO SANGGUNIANG BARANGAYS,

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

SECTION 1. Franking privilege is hereby granted to Sangguniang Barangays. For this
purpose the Sangguniang Barangays shall be exempt from the payment of postage on any mail matter
they send to government agencies and officials, both local and national: Provided, ‘That this
exemption shall only be available to assist and expedite the conduct of the official businesses,
activities and duties of the Sangguniang Barangays, and shall not be utilized for matters which are

purely personal or politically partisan.

Sec. 2. All official mail availis

ig of this franking privilege must be sealed in an official
envelope indicating therein the name of the Sangguniang Barangay, with the Official Seal of the
Republic of the Philippines on the left hand corner and the printed penalty clause on the right hand
corner.

Sec. 3. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall issue the necessary rules
and regulations to implement this Act.

Sec. 4. Private or unauthorized use of the franking privilege shall be penalized by a fine of
one thousand pesos (P1,000.00).

Sec. 5. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__864

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a branch office of the Register of Deeds in the City of
San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan.

The intent is to bring the services of the national government closer to the people
of the City of San Jose Del Monte, the first component City in the Province of Bulacan. .

The City has a vast and growing population projected at over one million in 2012
and a total land area is 31,294 hectares. Both these figures — population and land area -
are biggest in the Province of Bulacan.

The services rendered by the Register of Deeds are, thus, proportionately
warranted given this large population size. Likewise, the City has been a experiencing a
tise in the demand for services related to land registrations owing to massive opening of
Subdivisions and relocations sites for displaced population of Metro Manila. To transact
official business with the Register of Deeds, the people of San Jose Del Monte City
need to travel an average distance of 30 kilometers to the nearest Register of Deeds
Branches in the City of Malolos and in the Municipality of Guiguinto before they can
register the documents affecting their lands. Often, they need to engage in four to five
transactions before their needs are attended to and/or concluded, This situation makes
the registration process even more tedious, cumbersome and expensive, hence, a
disservice to peoples’ interest.

'n view of the foregoing reasons, the passage of ffis Bill is garn}stly sought,


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 864

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A BRANCH OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS
OF BULACAN IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF
BULACAN, 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 established a branch office of the Register of
Deeds of Bulacan in the City of San Jose Monte, Province of Bulacan.

SECTION 2. The branch office shall be headed by a Deputy Register of Deeds
to be appointed by the Secretary of Justice upon the recommendation of the
Administrator of the Land Registration Authority. The Deputy Register of Deeds shall
be assisted by a staff to be appointed by the Administrator.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Justice shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriation of the Department of Justice under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the operation and
maintenance of the said branch office shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
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Republic of the
HOUSE OF REPRI
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 892

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sania Lucia Generai ‘iospital is in dire need of upgrading to the next higher ievel
or status as a health care delivery system that is bound to protect and promote the right
to health of the people within its reach notwithstanding instilling health consciousness
among them.

This is graphically spelied out in Section 15 of State Policies under Article It of
the Constitution,

The iess-than-satisfactory performance of a hospital has become a mathematical
problem and therefore requires only a simple mathematical solution. The growing
population today requires that the limitations inherent in the administration and operation
of the hospital as it caters health services to its clientele ought to be solved with @
comesponding view to upgrading iis present level or status one noigenigner. >

it is the intention of this bill to upgrade the present Sénte Lucia General Hospital
and the prayer that sufficient funds be appropriated thetefore to enabie to serve
constituents better and at par with private hospital cour rts,

poor, to the indigents and a larger segment within poverty line who cannot

After ali, it is the commitment of governmeni/io provide heaith services to tt
afford the costs in private hospitals.

The immediate passage of this bill is therefore most prayed for.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Reguiar Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 892

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
UPGRADING SANTA LUCIA GENERAL HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY SANTA LUCIA
JN QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Upgraded Santa Lucia General
Hospital Act of 2043”,

SEC. 2. in line with declared State policy, the Santa Lucia General Hospital in

Barangay Santa Lucia in Quezon City is hereby upgraded to the next higher ievel or
status,

SEC. 3, The Department of Health in coordination with the Department of
Budget and Wvianagement shail issue rules, reguiations and promuigations to effectively
carry out the provision of this Act. :

SEC. 4. For the purpose of ungrading, proportionate funde shal! be allocated

therefore which shall form part of the reguiar budget of the hospital following the year of
its enactment and every year thereatter,

SEC. 5. This Act shail take effect sixty (60) days upon its approval and after its
Publication in the Official Gazette and in et least three (3) newspapers of genoral
Circulation

Approved, Y
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No.__ 133

Introduced by Hon. Mark A. Villar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

From our men in uniform we ask the greatest sacrifice, that of their lives in the
service of our nation. But we often forget that these fighting men are men, just like all of us,
someone grieves from their passing, a dependent, a loved one is left behind

This bill aims at providing for additional benefits to widows and orphans of our soldiers who
paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of country. This is not compensation but rather an act
of gratitude by a thankful Republic for the act of valor shown in the field of battle.

The aims and purpose of this bill need no further explanation as the title of this measure
speaks for itself.

For the above stated reasons, the passage of this bill is sought.

aoe Kh IK —_

MARK A. VILLAR


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bil No.__133

Introduced by Hon. Mark A. Villar

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE TO WIDOWS OR
ORPHANS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND
THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE WHO HAS DIED IN AN ACTUAL COMBAT WHILE
IN ACTIVE SERVICE.

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. The 1987 Constitution states the principle that:
“Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military. The Armed Forces of the
Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty
of the State and the integrity of the national territory." In line with this, it is the policy of the
State to give the widows and / or orphans of those who died in actual combat to give
‘additional remuneration aside from the benefits to be received under RA 349, as amended
by RA 3056, otherwise known as “Armed Forces Retirement Law’, and RA 8551, otherwise
known as “Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998",

SECTION 2. Entitlement of Widows or Orphans. Upon the death of an officer of
the Armed Forces of the Philippines and of the Philippine National Police, who has died in an
actual combat while in the active service, the widow or the orphans shall be entitled to
receive an additional Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) as one-time economic
assistance and a monthly pension of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000); Provided, That no
orphan shall receive the henefit of this Act if the widow survives the member of the Armed
Forces or the Philippine National Police.

‘SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. Any laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. This law shall take effect 15 days after its complete
publication in three newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

585

House Bill

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

fm Municipal Resolution No. 2011-2041, the Sangguniang Bayan of
Compostela, Compostela Valley Province expressed the sense of the local
government unit to have the Montevista-Cateel National Highway traversing the
municipality of Compostela, New Compostela Valley Province renamed into the
Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. National Highway. This is consistent with their desire to
honor the late national hera whose role and involvement in nation-building and
dedication to public service greatly affected our people. If favorably passed into law,
the proposal will not only remind these using the national highway of the noble
deeds of the great man whose martyrdom sparked the EDSA Revolution in 1986,
‘but will likewise inspire them to emulate his example of selfless service to the nation.

ew of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

MARIA C. ‘ Y ZAMORA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No.8

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MONTEVISTA-CATEEL NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAVERSING
‘THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE
INTO THE BENIGNO S. AQUINO. JR. NATIONAL HIGHWAY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Montevista-Cateel National Highway traversing the municipality
of Compostela, Compostela Valley Province is hereby renamed Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
National Highway.

SEC. 2. This Act shail take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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Quezon City :

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

215

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15" Congress, seeks to establish a
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Extension Office in the Municipality of Agoo,
Province of La Union.

The Second District of La Union is composed of eleven (11) municipalities situated
in the southern portion of La Union and is home to 398,560 residents. In order to cater to our

people the needed government service, the devolution of executive government offices to

districts is highly desirable. Among the most crucial services they need is the issuance of a
new National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance or the renewal of an old one, which
is a basic requirement in employment and other applications.

Despite this, the NBI has maintained only four (4) offices within Region 1 (Ilocos
Regional Office (IRO) in San Fernando City, La Union and three (3) District Offices in
Dagupan, Laoag and Vigan). Due to lack of satellite offices or sub-offices, our constituents
would burden themselves to flock to the IRO in San Femando City, which is more than one
hour away, just to apply and get an NBI Clearance.

In light of this, the establishment of a satellite office in the Municipality of Agoo is in
order. Being strategically located at the very center of the Second District, Agoo will prove
to be the logical choice for the establishment of a new NBI office to serve the people of the
Second District of La Union and its neighboring areas.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.
“

EUFRANIO “F!
Second

™ C. ERIGUEL, M.D.
istrict, La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 215

Introduced by HON.

EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI)
EXTENSION OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO,
LA UNION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

ECTION 1. Establishment. ~ There shall be established a National Bureau of

Investigation Extension Office in Agoo, La Union.
SEC. 2. Appropriation. ~ The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of
this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the

year following its enactment and every year thereafter.

SEC. 3. Implementation. — The Director of the National Bureau of Investigation

shall issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect after its publication in at least two,

(2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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RECEIVED
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.No.__ 322

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Mt. Pinatubo eruption of 15 June 1991 caused huge devastation in
Central Luzon, brought untold suffering to many of our countrymen, and forever
changed the landscape of many of the provinces in the area

Pampanga, which was one of the hardest hit provinces, saw her towns
being buried under tons of lahar, displacing many constituents, and forcing them
to stay in relocation centers. The province has slowly recovered from the
catastrophe, is continuously rebuilding, and is a living testament to the versatility
of the Filipino people.

Rising from this tragedy shows resilience, iron will, and triumph of the
human spirit, The lessons we have learned will help and teach us to strive
harder in order to reach even greater heights.

More than twenty years hence and every year thereafter, It is but fitting
that we commemorate this event, not to dwell on the pain and suffering it caused,
but to inspire all of us to work for the betterment of our communities. It shows
that despite the seemingly overwhelming odds, we stood united, faced the
challenges and emerged as better persons and communities

This bill was originally filed in the previous congress by Hon. Aurelio
"Dong" Gonzales, Jr. of Pampanga’s 3 District. | am re-filing it because | share
his sentiments and because my father, the late Governor Bren Z. Guiao, was
governor of Pampanga during those difficult times.

It is for these reasons that | seek for the immediate enactment of this
measure,

GUIAO

aes Pampanga


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
22

H. NO.

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS A
SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA
AND ANGELES CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE
MT. PINATUBO MEMORIAL DAY

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

SECTION 1. June Fifteen (15) of every year is hereby declared as a
special non-working holiday in the entire Province of Pampanga and Angeles
City to commemorate the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo

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

Approved
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HOUSE BILL NO. 439

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15™ Congress and approved by the
House of Representatives on third reading, seeks to rename San Manuel Norte
Elementary School into Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr. Elementary School.

Recognition given to men and women who has shown unparalleled contribution to
society should be immortalize in ways which the townspeople can easily remember, one
manner of which is to name after the aforementioned a particular institution. Among these
notable members of society is Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr.

Dr. Cases was born and raised in Barangay San Manuel, Municipality of Agoo, in
the Province of La Union. He was elected as Representative of the Second District of La
Union when the I* Congress of the Philippines convened and served as such until the 15"
Congress. In his capacity as Representative, Dr. Cases extended various developmental
programs especially in his hometown of Agoo. He pioneered several infrastructure
projects including construction of roads, bridges, school buildings, and irrigation system
that effectively helped our farmers increase their crop production.

Dr. Cases has exuded the character of a true Hocano. He is an advocate of quality,
world-class education, being a graduate of one of the top universities in the world, the
University of California in Berkeley. He believed that education is the pathway to “

progress. To honor his unrivalled contribution and example of public service especially to


the aspiring youth, it is appropriate and timely to rename San Manuel Norte Elementary
School into Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr. Elementary School.

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

EUFRANIO INY” C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

District, La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 439

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF SAN MANUEL NORTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO, PROVINCE OF LA UNION TO DR.
MANUEL T. CASES, SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Congress assembled:

TION 1. Renaming of an Elementary School. The name of San Manuel
Norte Elementary School in the Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union is hereby
changed to Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr. Elementary School.

SEC. 2. Location of the Main Campus. The main campus of the Dr. Manuel T.
Cases, Sr. Elementary School shall continue to remain in its present location in the

Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette. 2

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 859

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Carigara District Hospital in the Municipality of
Carigara, Province of Leyte into a general hospital, correspondingly increasing its bed
capacity to two hundred (200) beds, to be known as the Carigara General Hospital.

‘At present, the Carigara District Hospital as administered by the Provincial
Government cannot effectively serve the purpose for which it is intended as the Province
of Leyte does not have sufficient funds to upgrade medical facilities and to hire licensed
doctors and nurses to man the hospital. Emergency cases have to be attended by the
nearest urban center, traversing 55 or 65 kilometers to the Cities of Ormoc or Tacloban
Unfortunately, some of the patients succumb to death along the way.

It is therefore expected that developing the service capabilities of the Carigara
District Hospital by converting it to Carigara General Hospital will mean widened medical
support services and improved health care system.

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

Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

859

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CARIGARA DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE INTO A GENERAL HOSPITAL
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CARIGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL AND TO
INCREASE THE BED CAPACITY TO TWO HUNDRED (200) BEDS,

AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Carigara District Hospital in the Municipality of Carigara, Province
of Leyte is hereby converted into a general hospital to be known as the Carigara General

Hospital, correspondingly increasing its bed capacity to two hundred (200) beds.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall issue the necessary rules and

regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. 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 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,