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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Bsns

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In our world today, there are essential documents that a citizen is required to
possess: a birth certificate, an official identification card, and a passport. Without
which, a citizen may not be able to enjoy the rights and privileges accorded to him by
law. When it comes to passport, it is a must for every Filipino to have a passport as it
gives one that official status of citizenship. As a human resource capital among many
Asian nations, applications for passports submitted to the Department of Foreign
Affairs are voluminous. Even if there are many passport issuance centers outside the
premises of DFA, many places in the country do not have one, unfortunately.
Residents have to go to nearby cities for passport applications. The City of San Jose
Del Monte is not an exemption to this. With almost a half a million population,
residents of the city would have to travel to other localities where passport issuance
offices exist. This could be both time-consuming and expensive.

‘This bill seeking to establish a passport issuance office to be manned by the
Department of Foreign Affairs would make this basic consular service accessible to
the people of San Jose Del Monte City as well other nearby municipalities in the
province of Bulacan. The process of passport application will no longer be tedious to
them. As such, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

Lam


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2385
HOUSE BILL NO.

esses

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

(AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PASSPORT ISSUANCE OFFICE UNDER THE
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO BE SITUATED 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. Establishment Clause. There is hereby established a
Passport Issuance Office under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs to
be situated in the City of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan.

SEC. 2. Appropriation. The initial funding of the operationalization of the
Office shall be charged against the current year appropriations of the Department of
Foreign Affairs. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary in its regular and
continued operation shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of Foreign
Affairs or its deputized officers shall formulate and issue the necessary implementing
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any a newspaper of general circulation.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, __ 2150

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Darumawang Ilaya,
Municipality of Lala, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Darumawang Ilaya National High
School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Lala, the nearest high school is
approximately four kilometers away from Barangay Darumawang Ilaya. The establishment of
a national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective school facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education.

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

‘ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO. Mi DiMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte istrict, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2150

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY DARUMAWANG
TLAYA, MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE DARUMAWANG ILAYA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Darumawang Ilaya, Municipality of Lala,

Province of Lanao del Norte to be known as Darumawang Ilaya National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Darumawang Ilaya National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. #482

Introduced by Representative CLAUDINE DIANA D. BAUTISTA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare May 8 of each year as a special working holiday all
over the country to be known as the Public Transportation Drivers’ Day. This is
primarily to uplift the social standing of our public transportation drivers, and to
recognize their contribution to our society by honoring them as an important work
force of our nation.

In the Philippines, we have several public utility vehicles that are uniquely and
proudly Filipino, which provide affordable public transportation to all levels of our
citizens, Through the ingenuity of our people, we have innovated public
transportation vehicles such as the jeepneys, multicabs, taxis, buses, tricycles, and
pedicabs to serve as the backbone of our transportation system and economy.

Public transportation drivers brave the hazards of pollution, terrible traffic
condition, torching heat and unpredictable downpours. In addition to the heavy rigors
of their work, they are entrusted with hefty burden of protecting the lives and limbs of
their passengers as the primary mode of public transportation in our country.

For this reason, it is time to show our appreciation and gratitude to every
public transportation driver for the crucial role they play to the overall development of
our society. Declaring May 8 of every year as a special working holiday could be the
first step in showing that public transportations drivers are a vital and necessary cog in
the wheels of our everyday lives. Truly, all our public transportation drivers are
important to our nation and to the entire country.

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

CLAUDINE DIANA D. BAUTISTA


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2482

Introduced by Representative CLAUDINE DIANA D. BAUTISTA

AN ACT
DECLARING MAY 8" OF EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING
HOLIDAY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO HONOR OUR PUBLIC
‘TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS.

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

SECTION 1. The declaring the eighth day of May of every year as a special
working holiday to give honor to all public utility vehicle drivers all over the country,
to be known as the “Public Transportation Drivers’ Day”.

SEC. 2. The Department of Transportation and Railways, in coordination with
the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board and other concerned
agencies of the government, shall, within six (6) months after the approval of this Act,
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. PAZ C. RADAZA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The defeat of Spaniards headed by Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan is a
significant part of our history. Recognized as one major national hero of our
country, Lapu-Lapu is honored by two (2) memoire/documentary films, and a
giant bronze sculpture of his image in the island of Mactan.

While we value Lapu-Lapu’s heroic act, it is ironic that his name is also being
used to call a fish with the scientific name of Plectropomus leopardus. It is
inappropriate, defilement, and a violation, even if the fish could be the most
sought-after, not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia.

This bill is to rectify, correct, and give justice to the honorable name of Lapu-
Lapu as our hero. In yester years, the fish, Plectropomus leopardus was
known in the regions of the Visayas and Mindanao as “Pugapo”. Nowadays,
it is alarming that more and more Filipinos prefer to call it Lapu-Lapu or
lapulapu, a disrespect to a patriotic Filipino forebear.

For Plectropomus leopardus to be known, named and promoted as a delicious
delicacy, let us encourage our countrymen to call it “Pugapo” through this bill.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2223

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. PAZ C. RADAZA

AN ACT RECTIFYING THE DISHONORABLE USE OF A GREAT FILIPINO
NAME LAPU-LAPU TO A FISH SPECIES “PLECTROPOMUS LEOPARDUS”

Be it enacted by the Houses of Senate and Representatives of the Philippines
in Assembly:

SECTION 1. Lapu-Lapu who resisted and defeated the Spaniards in
the Battle of Mactan, should always be accorded and honored befitting of a
patriot, great ruler and a hero;

SECTION 2. As it is a defilement that his name is being used to call a
fish, Plectropomus leopardus, discontinuance of calling the species as Lapu-
Lapu or Lapulapu shall be prohibited. Instead, the species shall be called and
restored to its original name “Pugapu”.

SECTION 3. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines
(NHCP) together with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
of the Department of Agriculture shall take the lead in the full implementation
of this act;

SECTION 4. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) is hereby
directed to prepare ads and information campaign on this Act, until full
compliance is attained. Local Government Units (LGUs) are also hereby
directed to help in the implementation by passing their local ordinances and

disseminating information within their areas of jurisdiction. YN



SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations, with provisions that are inconsistent with this Act, are
hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

18™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. £504

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks the establishment of a tertiary hospital in Valencia
City Bukidnon to cater the medical needs of the people of the Province of Bukidnon.

Article VIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that: “The State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development that shall
endeavour to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the
people at all cost. There shalll be priority for the needs of the under-privileged, sick,
elderly, disabled, women and children. The State shall endeavour to provide free
medical care to pauper.”

Providing a tertiary hospital in Valencia City will ensure the maintenance of
health related exigencies not just in the Province of Bukidnon but also of the nearby
provinces.

During the 17" Congress, this bill (HB 2553) was approved by the House and
was transmitted to Senate with SB No. 2053. This bill is therefore refiled for the
consideration of this Congress.

LIO NEIL P. ROQUE
‘ourth District - Bukidnon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Quezon City

18™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2504
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE TEODORO N. PEPITO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN THE CITY
OF VALENCIA, FOURTH DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON 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 established, under the direct supervision of the Department
of Health, a seventy five (75) bed capacity district hospital in the City of Valencia, Fourth
District of the Province of Bukidnon, to be known as the Teodoro N. Pepito Memorial
Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Department of Health shall provide funding for the establishment and
operation of the Teodoro N. Pepito Memorial Hospital. The Secretary of Health shall
include in the Department's subsidy program support for the capital outlay requirements
of the said hospital.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Health
shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS |
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No,_ 2935

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Gne of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of loc] government units and the quality of

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS |

FIRST REGULAR SESSION |

House Bill No. 2935 |

7
INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

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

SECTION 1, MAGSAYSAY AVENUE FROM ARANETA STREET TO CORAZON C.

AQUINO AVENUE in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into & national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways,

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Wotks and Highways shall include in
the Departments Program the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2160

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Campo 3, Municipality
of Salvador, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Campo 3 National High School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XTV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Salvador, the nearest high school
is approximately three kilometers away from Barangay Campo 3. The establishment of a
national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective schoo! facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education.

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

.BDULLAH D. DIMAPORO.
Second District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2160

Introduced By ‘ep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAMPO 3,
MUNICIPALITY OF SALVADOR, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE CAMPO 3 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

HOUSE BILL N

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Campo 3, Municipality of Salvador, Province
of Lanao del Norte to be known as Campo 3 National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Campo 3 National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

2691

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Contemporarily, the many complexities in family relations considering the existence of illegitimate
relationships brought about by de facto separation of couples, adultery, and other similar circumstances are
weakening the foundation of family life and relations. Come the demise of the wayward spouse of relative,
the remains usually becomes the subject of conflict between the legitimate and illegitimate relatives, and
among family members.

While our existing laws simply provide for the arrangement of the funeral or final rites of the
deceased to be based on the order of support as provided, there still remain unharmonious tug-of-war claim
over the corpses of the departed family members. Hence, there is a need to clarify and emphasize the right
to custody and possession of the cadaver in regard to the final rites or funeral. Such can be afforded by law
through amending Article 305 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.

As such, approval of this Bill is eamestly sought.

234

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No,_2691

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

AN ACT
AMENDING TITLE X, FUNERALS, ARTICLE 305 OF REPUBLIC ACT. NO. 386, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 305 of Republic Act. No. 386, as amended, otherwise known as the Civil
Code of the Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows

“Article 305. The duty and the right to make arrangements for the funeral of relative and

r to have the custody and pi idaver sh n z .
established for support, under Article 195 of Executive Order 209, as ami other \own as
the Family Code of the Philippines. In case of descendants of the same degree, or of brothers and

sisters, the oldest shall be preferred. In case of ascendants, the paternal shall have a better right.”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force
and effect.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2614

Introduced by HON. RUTH MARIANO-HERNANDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the existing bed capacity of the Bay District Hospital in the
Municipality of Bay, Laguna from twenty five (25) to fifty (50) beds, and upgrade its
professional health care services and facilities, and commensurately increase the number
of its medical personnel and its appropriate funding.

The Bay District Hospital provides a wide coverage of quality curative and preventive
health care. The hospital currently caters to the people of Bay, Los Bafios, Calauan, Pila,
and Victoria that have a combined population of 348,788.

Upgrading the said hospital is crucial to continuing the improvement and improvisation
of government's health care services to the people, particularly in the Province of Laguna.

This bill will definitely expand and intensify government's efforts to effectively service
the health requirements and needs of our people.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is urgently requested.

Appro

HON.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. mete

Introduced by HON. RUTH MARIANO-HERNANDEZ

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE BAY DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAY, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA FROM TWENTY FIVE (25) TO FIFTY
(50) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND
FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Bay District Hospital Upgrading Act of 2019”.

SECTION 2. The Bay District Hospital in the Municipality of Bay, Province of Laguna, is
hereby converted into a fifty (50) bed capacity district hospital.

SECTION 3. The existing hospital facilities and professional health care services of the
Bay District Hospital are hereby upgraded and increased commensurate to the increase
in bed capacity. The Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of
Budget and Management and the Civil Service Commission, shall determine the
additional positions to be created pursuant to this Act.

SECTION 4. The Provincial Government of Laguna shall continue to provide funding for
the Bay District Hospital. The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department's
subsidy program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the said district hospital.

SECTION 5. If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining
parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. All other laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No,_ 2940

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘atained when the complete stretch of major road death are partly or commonly under the devon
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

AS Such, Passage of this Bill is eamestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 2940

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING BURGOS STREET FROM SAN JUAN STREET TO LACSON STREET IN THE
CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

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

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

APPROVED,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Bole

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the fourth Thursday of November each year as the
National Thanksgiving Day.

It is our duty as a nation, regardless of the different religions we practice,
to offer our supplications to the God we believe in. We must give thanks for the
blessings that are continuously bestowed upon our people - the economic growth,
the safety of the country, the promising state of public affairs, the administration's
successful campaign for change, the infrastructure development, the lessening of
national calamities and our unity as a country.

With the enactment of this bill, it is hoped that we nourish an attitude of
gratefulness, leading to a united and prosperous nation. A similar version of this
bill was filed during the 17% Congress.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 2512

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT r
DECLARING THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL
THANKSGIVING DAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. National Thanksgiving Day - The fourth Thursday of
November of every year is hereby declared as the “National Thanksgiving Day.”

SECTION 2. Scope. - In observance of this special day as herein declared,
all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including government
owned and controlled corporations, local government units, public and private
schools, employers in the private sectors, and industry associations shall
encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to
engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their
offices or establishments in celebration of the “National Thanksgiving Day.”

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) newspapers of

general circulation, whichever comes earlier.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2035

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE SALARY OF HEAD TEACHER IN PROPORTION TO THEIR
FUNCTION AND IN RELATION TO THE PAYSCALE OF TEACHERS PROVIDED
BY LAW

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 “Head Teacher Salary Act”

SECTION 2. Due to the nature and the demand of work that is faced by the head teachers in
public schools, this act shall increase the salary of head teacher according to their function or level.
in relation to the standard level of pay granted by law or as determined by Department of Education
or Commission on Higher Education.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Act
shall be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. -
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2035
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE SALARY OF HEAD TEACHER IN PROPORTION TO THEIR
ON AND IN RELATION TO THE PAYSCALE OF TEACHERS PROVIDED
BY LAW

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘According to Payscale\com, ahead teacher isa job title typically used by private and
boarding schools to designate a position similar to a school principal, The head teacher is
responsible for the school’s administration on a number of, levels, from ensuring designated
curriculum is taught throughout the institution to setting and enforcing regulations for conduct.

‘The head teacher’s main duty is to ensure that the school’s standards are met and enforced
across all disciplines, which includes maintaining the school’s academic standing by participating
in the processes by which the new students and new teachers assimilate to the institution and its
ways. These responsibilities also include developing changes and adjustments to academic
requirements to. meet the needs of students and’parents’ while keeping the school scholastically
viable for those interested in continuing their education past the elementary and high school level.
‘The. head teacher also works with teachers and parents to ensure that the school maintains
discipline, code of conduct and an academically challenging curriculum. Head teachers typically
work long and challenging hours in an academic environment.

‘This bill seeks to increase the salary grade of the head teachers in relation and in proportion
to their functions in the academic institution. we

Hence, this proposal is submitted for consideration Dg

Representative
First District of Bulacan
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cagayan de Oro City, the gateway to Northern Mindanao and known as the “City of
Golden Friendship,” is considered among the most affluent cities in the country today
because of its abundance in both natural and human resources.

Surprisingly, a city rich in history and exceptional cultural heritage like Cagayan de
Oro has no cultural center to showcase its unique cultural heritage. The city has no museum
to house and protect all the artifacts, relics, works of art and the multitude of other objects
which symbolize and represent the heritage of the past, present and future of its residents

Much of Cagayan de Oro's historical artifacts and objects, with irreplaceable cultural
significance, are scattered throughout the city and adjacent provinces. Most are already in
advanced state of deterioration. These objects may soon just disappear and be lost of future
generations unless immediate action is taken

Thus, the establishment of a cultural center and museum in the City of Cagayan de
Oro is imperative to perpetuate and protect its local history, tradition and values, cultural
heritage and regional identity.

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

RUFUS B. RI EZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF CAGAYAN DE
ORO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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

SECTION 1. Establishment. ~ There shall be established, under the supervision of
the National Museum, a cultural center and museum in the City of Cagayan de Oro to be
known as the Cagayan de Oro City Cultural Center and Museum

SEC. 2. Site Selection. - The Sangguniang Panglungsod of the City of Cagayan de
Oro, in coordination with the Director of the National Museum, shall choose the site of the
Cagayan de Oro City Cultural Center and Museum,

SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the current appropriations for the National Museum. Thereafter, such
sum as may be necessary for the continuous operation and maintenance of the cultural
center and museum shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
Publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The employment of CCTVs as a matter of regular business practice in both government
and private facilities has offered a number of benefits especially in the peace and order
department where CCTVs serve as effective deterrents.

Nevertheless, the right of every individual to privacy must be upheld and should not be
taken away by business establishments that have in their buildings or quarters mounted
clandestine CCTV devices.

The public have the right to know and be notified of the existence of such devices in
places that they go to in order to advise them that their presence and actions are being
monitored and recorded, otherwise, their basic right to privacy is violated.

Hence, where indoor CCTVs are installed, there should be accompanying signage or
notice of their presence informing the public that they are in an area where their
presence and actions would be kept tabs on.

This is a simple measure to uphold and safeguard every individual's right to privacy.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is 62



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, _2908

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE POSTING OF SIGNAGE OR NOTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF INDOOR
CCTVs IN ALL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRESCRIBING
FINES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Indoor CCTV Advisory to Protect
Right to Privacy Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall be a mandatory Signage or Notice of the presence of indoor
CCTVs in all government and private establishments.

SEC. 3. To effectively carry out the provision of this Act, such government or
private establishment that fails to comply shall be fined with P300,000.00 for violation
hereof.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days upon its approval, its
publication in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general
circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 2942

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 2942

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

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

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

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

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2290

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The recently-concluded Marawi Crisis has shown our nation the widespread
difficulties our countrymen, not only in Marawi City, but in the Province of Lanao del
Sur and in the adjacent Provinces as well, have experienced. It is only just for our
Government to extend any help to our fellow Filipinos, particularly those who were
displaced because of the conflict.

The destruction that the Battle in Marawi City has caused to the communities in
the Province of Lanao del Sur is a clear reason for us to give due consideration to the
people who not only lost their homes and loved ones, but their old way of life.

For these reasons, this measure seeks to authorize the use of the lands within
military reservations, to be sold to qualified beneficiaries who were displaced because of
the armed conflict. This bill is filed to show the people of Marawi City that the
Government is here to help them rebuild and rehabilitate their City, as well as give them
back their way of life.

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

Q. BIMAPORO.
Firs mao del Norte


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2290

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE LAND MANAGEMENT
BUREAU TO SUBDIVIDE THE LANDS WITHIN MILITARY RESERVATIONS IN
MARAWI CITY BELONGING TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WHICH
ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR MILITARY PURPOSES, AND TO DISPOSE OF

THE SAME BY SALE OR TRANSFER, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. The Director of the Land Management Bureau shall cause the subdivision
of lands within military reservations in Marawi City owned by the Republic of the
Philippines which may be declared by the President of the Philippines as no longer
needed for military purposes.

SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of Secretary of National Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources, the area of each lot within
the subdivisions shall be determined by the Director of the Land Management Bureau
according to the nature of the land, the number of prospective applicants, and the
purpose for which it will be utilized.

SECTION 3. All lands so subdivided, except such portion thereof as may be needed for
the public service may, with the approval of the President of the Philippines, be sold to
persons qualified to acquire public lands under existing laws, or transferred to the
National Housing Authority: Provided, however, that in the sale thereof, first priority shall
be given to bona fide occupants of such lands.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2922

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is about time that MMDA traffic enforcers received what is due them. On account of
the dangers and risks that their job entails, the MMDA traffic enforcers should be
granted hazard pay equivalent to at least 20% of their basic salary and the same shall
not be subject to tax.

Now more than ever, these men and women risk their lives each time they set out and
perform their duties as traffic enforcers. Out their in the field, various risk factors are to
be contended with. With the current traffic situation in the metropolis, road safety is
principal concern. Motor vehicles’ number is increasing to an unmanageable rate. Let
alone, the hazards that inclement weathers pose — extremely hot and stormy weathers,
leaving the traffic enforcers at the mercy of harsh natural elements.

Furthermore, the multifarious attitudes among motorists pose a different dimension of
risk. There are not a few incidents when traffic enforcers became the subjects of verbal
and physical abuse from belligerent motorists. Worse, some had even fallen victims to
road rage with their very own lives put on the line.

Hence, the immediate passage of this proposed measure is most earnestly sought.

© CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _2922

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING DULY APPOINTED METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA)
TRAFFIC ENFORCERS HAZARD PAY EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST TWENTY PERCENT
(20%) OF THEIR MONTHLY BASIC SALARY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘MMDA Traffic Enforcers Hazard
Pay Act.’

SEC. 2. Every bonafide and duly appointed MMDA Traffic enforcer shall hereby
be granted hazard pay equivalent to at least twenty percent (20%) of their monthly basic
salary.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, such grant of hazard pay or its equivalent shall not be
subject to tax consistent with the very purpose of this grant of incentives to all bonafide
and duly appointed traffic enforcers of the Metro Manila Development Authority.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Metro Manila Development Authority
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. :

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval, publication
in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

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

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2355
HOUSE BILL NO. "*”

EXPLANATROY NOTE
‘To ease standard road design and usage of Philippine roads, this bill lowers by way of an
amendment the maximum permissible truck loadings in the country provided under Section 6 of
Republic Act No. 8794, from an axle load of 13,500 kilograms to 12,000 kilograms

Passage of this bill is earnestly sought

lita ditd

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2355

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794

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

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 8794 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 6. Penalty for Overloading — An amount equivalent to twenty five (25%) of the
MVUC shall be imposed on trucks and trailers for loading beyond their prescribed gross vehicle
weight: Provided, That no axle load shall exceed [thirteen thousand five hundred kilograms
(13,500kgs)]| TWELVE THOUSAND (i2,000KGS) KILOGRAMS.”

SEC. 2, Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive issuances, and rules and regulation
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly

SEC, 3. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in

at least (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,