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

House Bill No. 3.33.1

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to institute line-tem budgeting with respect to the appropriation for
capital outlay and other programs and projects which account for the bulk of government
expenditures, amending for the purpose Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the
“Administrative Code of 1987.”

The budget provides a powerful tool of accountability to citizens who want to know
how the government is spending public money. It is in line with this conviction that the
budgetary format is proposed to be changed.

This bill proposes to have a line-item budget as the framework of the government's
budgetary system on capital outlay and other programs and projects of the government.
Line-item budget is especially useful for purposes of transparency so that each item or cost
may be subjected to congressional scrutiny. This method of control-oriented-budgeting
system is especially effective for capital expenditures and for other programs and projects
under strict and limited resources. Moreover, it provides better accountability for the use of
public funds.

‘At this time of continuous yearly budget deficits and very scarce resources, this

proposed measure is earnestly sought to be passed.
mune . RODRIGUEZ

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 3337

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR LINE-TEM BUDGETING WITH RESPECT TO CAPITAL OUTLAYS
AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF THE GOVERNMENT, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE EXECUTIVE ORDER 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987”

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

SECTION 1. Section 23 of Executive Order 292, otherwise known as the Administrative
Code of 1987, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 23. Content of the General Appropriations Act. - The General
Appropriations Act shall be presented in the form of budgetary programs
and projects for each agency of the goverment, with the corresponding
LINETEM appropriations for each CAPITAL OUTLAY, program and
project, including statutory provisions of specific agency or general
applicability. The General Appropriations Act shall not contain any
itemization of personal services, which shall be prepared by the Secretary
after enactment of the General Appropriations Act, for consideration and
approval of the President”

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, and letters of instruction inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3852

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Giorgidi B. Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to upgrade the Southern Isabela General Hospital ( SIGH for brevity )
in Santiago City, Province of Isabela from a fifty (50) to two hundred (200) bed capacity tertiary
general hospital to be known as the Southern Isabela Medical Center,

Despite its funding limitations and resources, the SIGH manages to consistently receive a
97 % patient/customer satisfaction for its quality medical care.. Its clientele includes not only the
Province of Isabela, but likewise patients from Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Northern Ifugao and
Aurora.

Guided by its mission to provide quality medical care that is equitable, affordable, safe
and accessible to all, the SIGH offers medical services ranging from internal medicine, general
paediatrics, obstetrics and general surgery, gynecology, anaesthesia and general dentistry.

‘The SIGH endeavours to fulfil its vision to become a centre of medical excellence and a
premier tertiary Department of Health hospital by 2015.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly urged.

GIORGIDIB. AGGABAO-


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3852

Introduced by Hon. Giorgidi B. Aggabao

AN ACT UPGRADING THE SOUTHERN ISABELA GENERAL HOSPITAL
IN SANTIAGO CITY, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, FROM 50 TO 200 BED CAPACITY
‘TERTIARY GENERAL HOSPITAL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE SOUTHERN ISABELA
MEDICAL CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Southern Isabela General Hospital in Santiago City, Province of
Isabela, is hereby upgraded into a tertiary general hospital under the direct technical
and administrative supervision of the Department of Health, to be known as the
SOUTHERN ISABELA MEDICAL CENTER.

SEC, 2. The Secretary of the Department Health shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 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.

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 3471

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution provides that the State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to
make education accessible to all. Further, section 2(1) of the same article provides that the
State shall establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and
high school levels

However, there are school fees which under certain laws can be lawfully collected
from the students to wit:

a. membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the Boy Scouts of
the Philippines under Republic Act No. 5546; and

b, fees related to membership in the school community such as identification
cards, student organizations and publications under Republic Act No. 6655.

The abovementioned fees are still burdensome on the part of the students and the
parents. Hence, this bill aims to really help alleviate the financial burden of the students and
parents by declaring the above fees free to be subsidized by the government

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

RUFUS B. Ri |UEZ

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

8471

House Bill No.

AN ACT
TO SUBSIDIZE SCHOOL FEES IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared policy of the State to establish
and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels.

SECTION 2. School Fees’ Subsidies. In addition to school fees declared to be free in
other laws, the following school fees shall likewise be free to be subsidized by the
government:

membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines;
membership fees in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines;
identification card fee;

student organization fee; and

publication fee.

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SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — The provisions of this Act are hereby declared to be
separable, and in the event any part, section or provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, no other part, section or provision thereof shall be affected thereby.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, parts of laws, executive orders, ordinances,
rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the

completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines.

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

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
3752

Introduced by. Hon. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajually Balashowry is a renowned priest of
the Archdiocese of Hydrerabad in the State of Andra Pradesh, India who is known as a
“pilgrim of prayer’, for having traveled all over the world to preach the power of prayer
and faith in God among various people of the world.

Father “Swammy”, as a “pilgrim of prayer”, has spent most of the past decade in
the Philippines spreading his message of encouraging all people to lead prayerful lives.
and to be God-fearing, in the process helping many Filipinos especially the poor and the
needy in his ministry.

Father “Swammy’ has also established a healing ministry that continues to be a
source of physical, mental and moral support to Filipinos who are in dire need of
assistance to enable them to overcome the challenges of their afflictions.

Reverend Father “Swammy’ Chatharajually Balashowry has mingled socially with
the Filipinos, has learned to understand, appreciate, and embrace their customs,
traditions, and ideals, and has conducted himself in a proper and itreproachable manner
during the period of his residence in the Philippines, obeying all the laws and
regulations promulgated by duly constituted authorities and sustaining the highest
standards of decent and lawful behavior in his relations with the constituted government
as well as the community in which he is living.

To grant Filipino Citizenship to Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajually
Balashowry would be a fitting recognition of his accomplishment and deeds in helping
Filipinos, especially the poor and considering his devotion and dedication to the
physical, mental, spiritual and moral welfare of our people, he would be an invaluable
asset to the Filipino nation.

HON. KARLO ALEXEI B. NOGRALES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
375

Introduced by. Hon. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO REVEREND FATHER
“SWAMMY” CHATHARAJUPALLY BALASHOWRY.

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

Section 1, Reverend Father “Swammy” Chatharajually Balashowry is hereby
granted Philippine Citizenship with all the rights, privilege and prerogatives appurtenant
thereto.

Upon taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines, Reverend Father “Swammy’ Chatharajually Balashowry shall enter the full
enjoyment of the Philippine citizenship.

Section 2. Repealing Clause- Any laws, presidential decree or issuance,
executive orders, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule of regulation contrary to
or inconsistent with the provision 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) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Housé Bill No,_3839

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

While it is entertaining to watch television shows, also known as
teleseryes, from our neighboring countries such as South Korea, Japan and
‘Taiwan, the proliferation of such shows lessens the time available for our
Philippine-produced shows.

Foreign teleseryes have been eating into the primetime schedules of the
television companies, and thereby push the Philippine-produced shows to
unfavorable timeslots, or worse, have ceased making original productions for
television.

‘This Act, and this representation knows it will cause controversy, aims to
regulate the entry of foreign teleseryes into primetime programming. This wil
necessarily push local creativity and empower Philippine producers to creatq
content and employ more local talent.

For approval.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3S BI 3839

House Bill No.

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Introduced by: Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

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AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE BROADCAST OF FOREIGN TELEVISION SERIES, ALSO
KNOWN AS TELESERYES, DURING PRIMETIME, WHILE THE LOCAL TELEVISION
INDUSTRY IS RECOVERING, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION ONE. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is the policy of the State to
protect the local entertainment industry, and to promote creativity needed to
spur production and increase employment.

SEC 2, Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act:

1) Foreign Teleserye ~ A television show produced by a country other
than the Philippines, that is shown every weekday on Philippine
television during primetime.

2) Primetime - The peak time slot of television broadcasters. Usually
from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

3) Public telecommunications entity - Any person, firm, partnership or
corporation, government or private, engaged in the provision of

telecommunications services to the public for compensation.


SEC 3. Suspension of Entry of Foreign Teleserye, - It is hereby provided
that foreign teleseryes during primetime be banned by the public
telecommunications entity concerned,

SEC 4, Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof, is invalid or
unconstitutional the remainder of the law of the provision not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC 5. 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.

SEC 6. Effectivity Clause.- 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3573

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Chinese influence in our culture, customs and tradition plays a big part of our
everyday living. Most of us have Chinese ancestry along the way and their significant
presence in our society cannot be denied. History reveal that the arrival of our
Chinese ancestors were way ahead of our Spanish forefathers. As they settled in the
Philippines, they raised their families, put their children in Philippine schools,
established their businesses in accordance to Philippine laws and assimilated
Filipino culture as well. They also celebrate and join the merriment of the Filipino
feasts and celebrations.

Therefore, considering the long and established relations between the
Filipinos and Chinese and in order to preserve the valued tradition of celebrating
Chinese New Year, it is proposed that the Chinese New Year be declared as a NON
WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY for observance among the Chinese, Filipino-Chinese
and Filipinos as well, in recognition of their valuable contribution to the Philippines as

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo.__ 3573.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE CHINESE NEW YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1, DECLARATION OF POLICY.- It is hereby declared a policy of
the government to recognize the great contributions of our Chinese forefathers to the
Philippine society and their rich cultural traditions which we have adopted.

SECTION 2. SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY.- The Chinese
New Year is hereby declared a special non-working public holiday in the whole
country every year.

SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. - The
Department of Labor and Employment in consultation with the Federation of Filipino-
Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc., shall promulgate the rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVITY. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
upon its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill'No. 3868

Introduced by: HON. MA. THERESA B, BONOAN
4" District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Luzon Avenue, Visayas Avenue and Mindanao
Avenue in Sampaloc (Distict IV), City of Manila into a national road which shall be
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Considering the vital role that roads play in the process of development, it is
not enough that they are constructed, they must also be properly maintained. Without
good roads, commercial transactions and other economic activities are unduly
affected,

Due to the limited financial capabilities of the city government of Manila, the
above-mentioned routes could hardly be maintained thus transferred to the national
government. 3

Consideration of this bill would stir up economic activities in the city as it
would make trade, commerce and industry accessible to all, thereby opening better
opportunities which will accelerate economic progress.

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

HON. MA. THERESA B. BONOAN
4th District, City of Manila


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE of REPRESEN’ VES
House Bill No. SEBS

Introduced by: HON. MA. SA B. BONOAN
4" District, City of Manila

AN ACT CONVERTING
THE LUZON, VISAYAS AND MINDANAO AVENUE, IN
SAMPALOC (DISTRICT IV) CITY OF MANILA, INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Luzon Avenue, Visayas Avenue and Mindanao Avenue in Sampaloc
(Distict IV), City of Manila is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction
and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

SECTION, 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary
rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.

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

SECTION. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general, circulation.

Approved,
GRE

Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE'BILL No. 3819

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Irosin North High School in Barangay Tinampo, Irosin,
Sorsogon into a National High School to be known as Irosin North National High
School.

Irosin High School in Barangay Tinampo caters to students from its neighboring
barangay Bolos, Cogon, Gulang-gulang, and Monbon. As of now, there are only two
national high schools in Irosin - Gabao National High School and Gallanosa National
High School.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Secofd District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 38 19

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING IROSIN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TINAMPO, MUNICIPALITY OF IROSIN, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS IROSIN NORTH NATIONAL
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. Conversion into a National High School. Irosin North High School in
Barangay Tinampo, Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted
into a national high school to be known as Irosin North National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities. and.
records of Irosin North High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by
Irosin North National High School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of Irosin North National High School,
the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current appropriation of
Gallanosa National High School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
operation of the school shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

SEC. 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

Approved,
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: LS yy—.03 DEC 2013
Republic of the Philippines =
House of Representatives

Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No.34'79

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 9689 which was signed into law on 04 August 2009
established the Sorsogon Second District Engineering Office in the
Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon.

Years before the enactment of the law, the then sub-district
engineering office used to held office in the Municipality of Irosin. From 2001
to 2004, it transferred to Brgy. San Ramon, Municipality of Bulan.

In 2004, the office transferred to a bodega in Brgy. Bagacay,
Municipality of Gubat. With the lot already in the name of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the bodega transformed into a
decent government facility over the years, the sub-district engineering
office, later the Sorsogon Second District Engineering Office, continued and
still continue to hold office thereat notwithstanding its legal situs in Bulan.

To reflect in the law the true location of this office which has been
functioning for several the years as Sorsogon Second District Engineering
Office, it becomes absolutely necessary to amend RA 9689.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

B>RAMOS, JR.
District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.3479

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9689,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SORSOGON SECOND
DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE PROVINCE OF SORSOGON AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 RA 7160 is hereby amended as follows:

“SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, a second district engineering
office in the Second Congressional District of the Province of Sorsogon to be
located in the Municipality of [Bulan] Gubat, to be known as the Sorsogon
Second District Engineering Office.

SECTION 2. All other laws, decrees, executive orders and other issuances
that are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed.

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3850

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to strengthen the given mandate of the Technical Education and Skills
Authority to enhance and develop individuals to be eventually incorporated in the workforce
locally or abroad,

Also, this bill envisions the creation of Tesda Skills and Training and Accreditation Centers
in the following municipalities in the First District of Bulacan; Pulilan, Hagonoy and

Bulakan, Bulacan.

‘The creation of the TESDA Center in Pulilan will cater to its 19 barangays as well as the
neighboring barangays of Plaridel and Calumpit while the one in Hagonoy (26) can also
serve the (14) barangays of Paombong. Lastly, TESDA Center in Bulakan will serve its (14)
barangays as well as the neighboring barangays of Obando and the City of Malolos.

‘This will directly benefit the morale of the constituency in our district in general as well as its.
nearby municipalities by way of possible employment and livelihood opportunities meant to

further improve their quality of life.

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

MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADOL


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

Bi 3850

HOUSE BILL NO.’

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING
AND ACCREDITATION CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF PULILAN,
HAGONOY AND BULAKAN, ALL IN THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF
BULACAN.

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

Section 1. There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills
it Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the
of Pulilan, Hagonoy and Bulakan.

Section 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval
of this Act and in every year thereafter

Section 3. ‘The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall
formulate the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the
implementation of this Act.

Section 4. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof
shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules
and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly

Section 6. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
approval

Approvs

Noe
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3269

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State shall give priority
to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism,
accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.”

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

Further, Article Il, Section 13 of the Constitution recognizes the vital role of the youth in
nation building and its mandate to protect and promote their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social well-being.

In the pursuit of the above policies enshrined in the Constitution, this bill seeks the
creation of the Navotas National Science High School in Navotas City in order to provide equal
access to a free and quality education for the youth of Navotas City. The establishment of a
national science high school will give the impoverished yet deserving members of the youth
sector the opportunity to develop and cultivate not only their skills and knowledge in science,
but also their talents as well.

It shall likewise provide the youth exposure to developments in information and
technology, an important adjunct in science and technology courses.

Finally, itis envisioned that free access to education will bring those who have less in life
and those who are financially and materially blessed in equal footing in terms of employment
opportuni

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TI


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 8269

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” TIANGCO

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN NAVOTAS CITY
‘TO BE KNOWN AS NAVOTAS NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. 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 Navotas City.

SEC. 2. Appropriation. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Navotas National Science
High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC.3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

e such rules

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8884

House Bill No. __

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs
located in Barangay La Paz, Municipality of Santiago, Province of
Agusan del Norte as a priority tourism site and incorporate it in the
Philippine National Tourism Development Plan.

The Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs are consist of several pools
with various temperatures - and what sets it apart is that the
temperature of the pools remain constant throughout the year.
Believed to have medicinal effects, the springs have been drawing a lot
of domestic tourists from Agusan del Norte and other parts of
Northern Mindanao. But despite the potential of the area, the local
government is restricted in developing it into a prime tourist site due
to budgetary and technical expertise constraints.

In this light, the budget and technical assistance of the national
government, through the Department of Tourism and the Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, is sought for the
development of the Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs to ensure its
sustainability and viability.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

Guise

JOHN-*PING” M. AMANTE


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

3884

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MAPASO HOT AND COLD SPRINGS LOCATED IN
BARANGAY LA PAZ, MUNICIPALITY OF SANTIAGO, PROVINCE OF
AGUSAN DEL NORTE AS A PRIORITY TOURISM SITE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The Mapaso Hot and Cold Springs located in
Barangay La Paz, Municipality of Santiago, Province of Agusan del
Norte is hereby declared a priority tourist development site. As such,
the Department of Tourism (DOT) is mandated to incorporate it in the
Philippine National Tourism Development Plan.

SECTION2. The DOT, in coordination with the Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, shall within one (1) year
after the approval of this Act prepare a tourism development plan for
the area that will ensure its viability and sustainability; and
undertake the implementation of the said plan.

SECTION 3. ‘The DOT shall issue rules and regulations as it may
deem necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. ‘The budget necessary to the implementation of the
provisions of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the
DOT under the General Appropriations Act or to the internally
generated funds of the TIEZA, or both.


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

Approved,
Republic of the PI pines:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 3002

(TRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ARTHUR C, YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a measure to declare the 11"" of October 2013 as an official non-

working holiday in the entire Province of Bohol.

This is in lieu of the upcoming “Kabayan Ko. Kapatid Ko” Outreach Program
of the Igles isto. This is a province wide activity that would be in consonance
with the Church’s objective of renewal and propagation of its faith to its faithful.

It is in this view that the immediate passage of the bill is earnestly sought.

AR’ YAP
Represtntgtfve


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

First Regular Session

3002

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ARTHUR C. YAP

AN ACT
DECLARI HE 11" OF OCTOBER 2013 AS AN OFFICIAL
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF
BOHOL

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Special and Official Non Working Holiday. -
The 11" of October 2013 is hereby declared a special and official non-working
holiday in the Province of Bohol in observance of the upcoming “Kabayan Ko.
Kapatid Ko” Outreach Program of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. This is a province wide
activity that would be in consonance with the Church’s objective of renewal and
propagation of its faith to its faithful.

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act, or any parts
thereof, is declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and
effectivity of the other portions.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential
decrees, proclamations, rules, regulations, issuances and enactments of parts thereof

inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
complete publication in the Official Gazette of in a newspaper of general circulation

in the Philippines, whichever comes earlier.

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EN
(S RECENED A

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No, 38418

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
41° District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING OTON-VILLA BEACH PROVINCIAL
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The road section covered by this bill is the Oton-Villa Beach Provincial Road. It is
a 2.895-kilometer road section which adjoins the town proper of Oton, Iloilo to
Brgy. Sto, Nifio, Arevalo District in lloilo City

This is a vital road section as it is the only viable alternative route from Oton,
Iloilo to Iloilo City, thus, the only viable alternate route from all seven (7)
municipalities in the southern part of Iloilo and the Province of Antique. In the
recent past, it was heavily used by cargo trucks as the only viable route from the
afore-stated areas to lloilo City when the old Batiano Bridge in Brgy. San
Antonio, Oton suffered damage due to massive flooding. Owing to its strategic
location, the road section will best serve its purpose if upgrading and
maintenance thereof is delegated to the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

This proposed measure is likewise premised on the plenary power of the
Congress of the Republic of the Philippines as enshrined in Section 1, Article VI
of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, thus:

“Section 1. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the
Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of
Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the
provision on initiative and referendum.”


Broadly stated, the power Congress to legislate is all-encompassing, limited only
by our constitution. It appearing that there is no constitutional impediment
attending herein, the proponent respectfully prays that this proposed legislation

be given due consideration

HARD” S. GARIN, JR.

OSCAR “|


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NOZ4AI9

‘Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin. Jr.

“AN ACT CONVERTING OTON-VILLA BEACH PROVINCIAL
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

Section 1. The provincial road section in the Province of Iloilo identified as Oton-
Villa Beach Provincial Road is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, issuances or any party thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

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

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 3853

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Milagrosa is a large but remote barangay in the Municipality of Castilla with a high
percentage of its population composed of school-age children. These children are able to
attend the elementary school which is situated within the barangay itself. However, due to
the lack of of a secondary school in the area and the relative remoteness of the barangay, their
access to an education beyond elementary school has been limited. Parents are sometimes
forced to send them to study in distant barangays, all the while worrying about their safety.

With proper education seen as the most important factor in the fight against poverty
in the rural areas, this bill seeks to establish an integrated school in Barangay Milagrosa,
Castilla, Province of Sorsogon, which shall be known as the Milagrosa Integrated School.
The school, which shall provide both elementary and secondary education, is envisioned to
serve not only the children of Milagrosa but also those from adjacent and nearby barangays.

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

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8853

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO-

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AT BARANGAY MILAGROSA,
CASTILLA, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, TO BE KNOWN AS THE MILAGROSA
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established an integrated high school at Barangay
Milagrosa, Castilla, Province of Sorsogon to be known as the Milagrosa Integrated School.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education shall issue the necessary rules and regulations

as may be necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriation for the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued operation
and maintenance of the Milagrosa Integrated School shall be included in the General

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in at least two (2)

national newspapers of general circulation.

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

46" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8271

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Satellite
Office in the City of Marawi, Province of Lanao del Sur.

The province is part of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and has a
land area of 13,494.37 square meters with a total population of 1,138,544. It is
composed of 39 municipalities and one city, Marawi City. Its adult population is almost
half of the total population.

For employment purposes and other mandatory government requirements, the
adult residents of Lanao del Sur still need to go to Cagayan de Oro City and lligan City,
which are part of Region X, to request for the issuance of a new NBI clearance, or the
renewal of their old clearance. Most of the residents have to travel several hours to go
to Cagayan de Oro or lligan City and they have to spend so much amount of money for
their transportation and food allowance.

Hence, the establishment of a NBI Satellite Office in Marawi City will certainly
serve our Muslim brothers in Lanao del Sur and its neighboring provinces. The passage
of this bill is earnestly sought for.

REP. ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG
4 District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._327

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI) SATELLITE
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MARAWI, LANAO DEL SUR, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Establishment- There shall be established a National Bureau of
Investigation Extension Office in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.

SECTION 2. Appropriations.- 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.

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Director of National Bureau of Investigation shall
issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 3797

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cagayan de Oro City is fast becoming one of the more progressive cities in the
Philippines with the City experiencing an increase in tourist arrivals and investors. Along with
these increases come also increases in the city’s population, whether transient or permanent,
which necessitates the construction of additional infrastructures, likes roads and bridges

A perfect example is the situation of Barangay Balulang located in the outskirts of
Cagayan de Oro City which make it difficult for its residents and their products to reach the heart
of the City especially because of the worsening traffic from the barangay to the City center. As
such, there Is @ need to construct a bridge that would connect Balulang to the city proper, thru
Barangay Macasandig where there is a viable area for which a bridge can be constructed.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is eamestly requested.

a
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of
JA

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 3797

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE THAT WOULD CONNECT
BARANGAY BALULANG IN THE 14° DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND
BARANGAY MACASANDIG IN THE 2" DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

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

SEC 4. The construction of a bridge that would connect Barangay Balulang in the 1" District of
Cagayan de Oro City and Barangay Macasandig in the 2 Distirct of Cagayan de Oro City to be
known as the Balulang-Macasandig Bridge is hereby mandated,

SEC 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to implement the
planning and the construction of the Balulang-Macasandig Bridge subject to consultations with
and the concurrence of the Office of the City Mayor and the Offices of the Representatives of 1"
and the 2™ Districts of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the Balulang-Macasandig Bridge shall be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the General
Appropriations Act.

SEC 3, Separability — Any portion or provision of this Act that may be unconstitutional or invalic!
shall not have the effect of nullifying other portions or provisions hereof as long as such portions
or provisions can still subsist and be given legal force and effect in their entirety.

SEC 4, Effectivity — This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3665

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Filipino teachers are noted to be among our hardest-working citizens. They have
brought numerous honors to the country by their efforts of producing talented and successful
professionals and enterpreneurs in their respective field of endeavours.

‘The Filipino teachers are indeed worthy to be honored who echo to us the praises of
Aristotle by the nature of their genus: “hose who educate children well are more to be
honored than they who produced them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living
well”

As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

Aa

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

House Bitt No.__ 366 5_

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
DECLARING EVERY 5" OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL
TEACHERS’ DAY

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Teachers’ Day Act”.

SEC. 2. The fifth day of October of every year shall hereby be observed as “National
‘Teachers’ Day” to give due recognition and honor to our teachers who selflessly dedicated
themselves in molding the minds of Filipino children and to acknowledge their contribution
to Philippine society.

SEC. 3. Pursuant to the observance of National Teachers’ Day, it shall be considered
as a national Special Working Holiday.

SEC. 4. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in coordination with the
‘Department of Education, shall ensure the effective information dissemination of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,