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1726

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
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Education is the key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs,
and ultimately succeed fully in life. Education is very important, and no one should
be deprived of it.

The Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.

This bill seeks to convert the Capucnasan National High School into Capucnasan
National High School with the end view of promoting quality education as envisioned
by the Constitution as the Municipality of Milaor does not have sufficient funds to
support the needs of the school and its students. Due to this situation, the school
and its students are currently suffering from lack of facilities, materials and qualified
faculty. There is an urgent need, therefor, to pass the burden to the national
government if only to pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of
citizens to quality education.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Luis MUND 9 Y” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 2726

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CAPUCNASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CAPUCNASAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN
AS CAPUCNASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 14. Conversion into a National High School. ~ The Capucnasan High
School in Barangay Capucnasan, Municipality of Milaor, Province of Camarines Sur is
hereby converted into a national high school to be known as Capucnasan National
High School.

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

SECTION 3. Appropriations. ~ The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Capucnasan National High
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s
appropriations of the Capucnasan High School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for
the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.


SECTION 4. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect in fifteen (15) days after
Publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the
pines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1319

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE JOCELYN F. FORTUNO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many innocent lives have been claimed and others have been injured by reckless
drivers of our public transportation system in their desire to eam a decent living
Practically, all these drivers are being paid on the basis of a boundary scheme wherein
they earn on the basis of percentage on income. Under this system, drivers are forced to
drive as fast as possible overtaking other public utility vehicles so they can have the
passengers waiting for a ride even outside the station. Various opinion polls reveal that
the boundary system have been the prime cause of road accidents that occur in our
highways particularly where passengers abound, specifically along Commonwealth
Avenue in Quezon City, which have been identified as the Killer Highway.

This bill therefore seeks to offer remedy to avoid further loss of lives by giving
fixed salary to our public transport drivers so that they will not be driving recklessly to
catch as many passengers as possible because they will receive a fixed wage anyway.

Under this legislative measure, the boundary system of paying wages to drivers
and conductors in buses, jeepneys and other types of mass transport system will be
prohibited. Certainly, the occurrence of road accidents prevalent in our public
transportation system will be minimized if not totally eliminated for the great benefit of
the traveling public.

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill

sock ik ‘ORTUNO
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Fifth District, Camarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1319

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE JOCELYN F. FORTUNO,

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE BOUNDARY SYSTEM OF PAYING WAGES TO DRIVERS
AND CONDUCTORS IN BUSES, JEEPNEYS AND OTHER TYPES OF MASS
TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The boundary system of paying wages to drivers and conductors
in buses, jeepneys and other types of mass transport system is hereby prohibited.

SEC. 2. Any person or corporation found guilty of violating this Act shall suffer
the penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not more than three (3)
years or a fine of two hundred thousand (P200,000.00) or both at the discretion of the
court

If the offender is a corporation, the penalty shall be imposed upon its
Chairperson or President.

SEC, 3. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall, within sixty
(60) upon approval of this Act, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
implement this Act

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon publication in any
newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
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18TH CONGRESS &
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1933

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the state shall
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them. The World Health Organization (WHO) also affirms
that “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion
political belief, economic or social condition. However, access to health care has
become an issue of capacity to pay

While the state remains struggling to provide free health care to its people
legislation should be geared towards ways to lessen the cost of health carc
without however compromising the right of hospitals and medical clinics 10
reasonable profits.

This bill seeks to strengthen the right of patients to buy drugs and medicines
from outside hospital and medical clinic pharmacy by requiring hospitals and
medical clinics to inform their patients of such right before the drug or medicine
is administered to the patient. The option will keep the patient on guard against
exorbitant prices of drugs and medicines in hospital and medical clinic pharmacy
and which are readily available in other pharmacies at much lower prices.

Earnest approval of this bill is hereby requested

Y

MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1933

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

REQUIRING HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS TO
INFORM THEIR PATIENTS OF THEIR RIGHT TO BUY DRUGS
AND MEDICINES FROM OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL AND
MEDICAL CLINIC PHARMACY

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

SECTION 1. All hospitals and medical clinics shall first inform their
patients, before any medicine is administered to them, that they have the option
to buy the needed drug and medicine from outside the hospital or medical clinic

pharmacy.

SECTION 2 Any hospital or medical clinic which is found violating
this act shall be meted a fine in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos
(Php50,000.00) for the first offense, One Hundred Thousand Pesos

(Php100,000.00) for the second offense; and One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos
(Php150,000.00) for the third and succeeding offenses.

SECTION 3. The Department of Health shall promulgate the

necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act


SECTION 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or

modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) di after 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

House Bill No. 1953

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many of the dental diseases are considered as public health problems in developing countries.
In the Philippines, such problems, exacerbated by the lack of proper dental health practices of
the general population, have become serious national concerns.

The ubiquitous effects of the magnitude of the dental problem can be translated in economic
terms. Every tooth affected means two (2) days loss of productivity, lost opportunities,
recurring pain and severe discomfort as well as increased cost of dental treatments.

This bill seeks to create a position of rural dentist in every rural health unit to avert the loss in
economic productivity of our people and to alleviate the discomfort felt by those afflicted
with such diseases. Considering that there are six hundred fifty-two (652) rural health dentists
in the plantilla of the Department of Health distributed in the twelve (12) regions, the creation
of one (1) dentist position in each of the 1,991 rural health units under the Department of
Health, the priority targets of dental health services - pre-school children, school children,
pregnant and non-pregnant mothers and other adults - will be adequately served. With these
positions, the ratio of dentist to the population will approach the standard ratio of 1:20,000
population, similar to that of physicians.

While it will have additional costs, the benefits to be derived from these services will be
tremendous. An addition of 8,034,000 children, mothers and adults can be properly attended
to.

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

MAN “ABOCHAN IIL
Represent
Magdalo Para sa Pilipino Party-List


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1953
House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. MANUEL DG. CABOCHAN Hl

AN ACT
CREATING A POSITION OF RURAL DENTIST IN EVERY RURAL HEALTH
UNIT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created a position of rural dentist in every rural health
unit under the supervision of the Department of Health.

SEC. 2. The Department of Health shall issue rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Health under Republic Act Numbered
Sixty-Six Hundred Forty-Two. Thereafter, such amounts as may be necessary for the
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 4. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

1272
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING THAT ALL CONTRACTUAL AND CASUAL EMPLOYEES IN THE
GOVERNMENT SERVICE BE PAID CORRESPONDING WAGES DURING
SPECIAL PUBLIC AND LOCAL HOLIDAYS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. All contractual and casual government employees shall be entitled to the
payment of their corresponding daily wages during special public and local holidays
as may be proclaimed by the President of the Philippines.

SECTION 2. During the initial year of the implementation of this Act, the amount
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be charged against the
appropriations of the respective government agencies wherein the concerned
contractual and casual employees are employed. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the subsequent annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in consultation with the Department
of Budget and Management (DBM), shall issue the appropriate rules or guidelines for
the proper implementation of this act within thirty (30) days upon its approval.


SECTION 4, All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or
proclamations and other issuances, contrary or inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect within fifteen (15) days upon its publication in

the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the country,
whichever comes first.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines ,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ug
First Regular Session ews
IN
HOUSE BILL NO.1809 DEX

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO:

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare October Twenty-Seven of every year a special non-working
holiday in the Province of Sarangani in recognition of its Indigenous Peoples, who constitute
a large portion of the population of the province and has contributed to its rich and diverse
cultural heritage.

No less than the Constitution declares that “The State recognizes and promotes the
rights of indigenous cultural communities within the framework of national unity and
development” (Art. II, Sec. 22). The national government has undertaken various steps in
furtherance of this mandate, including the passage of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act
(IPRA), and the declaration of October as National Indigenous Peoples’ Month by virtue of
Proclamation No. 1906.

Sarangani is home to five Indigenous Peoples groups, namely the Blaan, Taboli,
Tagakaulo, Ubo, and Manobo, Together, they comprise roughly 40% of the total population of
the province. This relatively higher percentage of Indigenous Peoples compared to most
provinces deserves recognition and must be celebrated annually in order to promote their
welfare and culture as well as foster unity amidst diversity.

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



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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB. No._1809

BY REPRESENTATIVE ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER TWENTY-SEVEN OF EVERY YEAR A
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF
SARANGANI

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

SECTION 1. October Twenty-Seven of every year is hereby declared a
special non-working holiday in the Province of Sarangani in reco; i
Indigenous Peoples, who constitute a large portion of the population of the
province and has contributed to its rich and diverse cultural heritage.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1284

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Albeit being one of the most important economic sectors in the country, there is a
glaring inadequacy in the number of our municipal fishing ports. Fish ports are critical
in post-harvest facilities and serve as the main distribution centers for the nearby
areas as well as for distant markets. As underutilization has been a major issue for
regional ports, studies have suggested the construction of fish ports in the municipal
level instead, giving priority to localities where there is greater inter-municipal usage
potential

The study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies of fishing ports in the
country suggests that the national government should prioritize the building of new
ports in municipalities that have no ports yet. In order to push fishing port
development in the country, this bill proposes the establishment of a fish port in
Minalabac in the province of Camarines Sur. Further, this bill proposes to implement
a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel in order to uphold
proper environment management.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1284

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MINALABAC, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in the Municipality of Minalabac, Camarines Sur.

SECTION 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA,
through a memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local
government unit concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for
local government personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs
the establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set said funds
from any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the
operationalization of the fish port.

SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring,
and the transfer or withdrawal by the PDA of the fish port.

SECTION 5. 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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 1532

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF PAG-ASA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY RAWIS, CITY OF LEGAZPI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY,
TO LEGAZPI CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pag-asa National High School was originally named as City Experimental School,
which later on changed to Rawis Barrio High School due to the approval of Republic Act No.
6054, creating the Barrio High School Charter. In 1974 when Legazpi City Division was
created, Rawis Barrio High School was changed to Pag-asa Barangay Vocational High School.
After more than five years, it was elevated to a National High School status in 1983, by virtue
of Batas Pambansa Blg. 388.

On the personnel side, starting from three permanent teachers, this was increased to
135 teaching and 15 non-teaching personnel. In 1993 there was a marked increase in enrolment
and additional classrooms buildings were build. Due to rapid increase of enrolment and with
the purpose of decongesting the classrooms, extension schools were opened in Brgys. Gogon,
Arimbay and Pawa, all located in Legazpi City. At the present, a new building is being
constructed at an annex campus for senior high school students.

Due to its expansion and further increase of enrolment every year, it is only appropriate
and timely to rename Pag-asa National High School to Legazpi City National High School



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No>__1531

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF PAG-ASA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY RAWIS, CITY OF LEGAZPI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY,
TO LEGAZPI CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. The name of Pag-asa National High School in Barangay Rawis, City of
Legazpi, Province of Albay, is hereby changed to Legazpi City National High School.

SEC. 2. The main campus of the Legazpi City National High School shall continue to

remain in its present location in Barangay Rawis, City of Legazpi, Province of Albay

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

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

793
HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Old Railway ~ Cabutoy Road to Tungkil
Minglanilla, from a Barangay to a National Road and to provide funds for its
improvement, repairs and maintenance.

The Old-Railway Cabutoy Road lies in Barangay Pooc City of Tatisay. Cebu
connects and stretches up to Barangay Tungkil, Municipality of Minglanilla, which
approximately 1.24 kilometres in terms of length.

The Conversion of this particular route from Barangay Road to a National
Road would hasten access of motorist considering its current structure and condition,
Large number of riding public, commuters utilizing public transport and private
vehicles, business sectors are beneficiaries of this access route considering the easy
and fast entry and exit points from Talisay City and the National Highway. vice
versa.

Residents within and along these areas are mostly dependent in the access of
this Road which its likewise serving as trade route of farm products from southern
part of Cebu Province

‘Thus, the passage of this bill is of urgent concern primarily because of the
existing quantity of riding public benefiting its use

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

EDUARDO R\GULLAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1793
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS,

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE OLD RAILWAY — CABUTOY ROAD TO TUNGKIL
MINGLANILLA FROM A BARANGAY ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION |. The Old Railway- Cabutoy Road to Tungkil Minglanilla.
barangay road, is hereby converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways

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

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its official
publication in the official gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPI ITATIVES
H. No. Vay

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BINON-AN-ALINSOLONG-EMBARCADERO-JOLOG-
BOTONGON ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND
ESTANCIA, PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to convert the Binon-an-Alinsolong-Embarcadero-Jolog-Botongon
Road that connects the municipalities of Batad and Estancia in the Province of lloilo into
a national road.

The conversion of this road into a national road would facilitate efficient delivery
of basic services and easier transportation of agricultural and marine products, thereby
enhancing the socio-economic activities and tourism industry in the area.

The appropriation of funds by the national government for the improvement,
maintenance and repair of this road would aid the local government unit to reallocate
their funds to more important projects and programs.

Investing in good roads and infrastructure in general is necessary to catalyze
development and to equalize development opportunities across areas and sectors.

Nope

RAUL "BOBOY" C. TUPAS

In view thereof, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRI [TATIVES
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Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BINON-AN-ALINSOLONG-EMBARCADERO-JOLOG-
BOTONGON ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND.
ESTANCIA, PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Binon-an-Alinsolong-Embarcadero-Jolog-Botongon Road in the
Province of lloilo 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, maintenance and repair of the
said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

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

Approved,
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES /» ACCEIVED
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BY REPRESENTATIVE FERNANDO T. CABREDO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Oas,
Province of Albay, to address the nutritional and economic needs specifically of the residents
of the coastal barangays of Oas, all located in the Province of Albay.

‘The establishment of the hatchery will greatly improve the economic lot of the people
not only in the above-mentioned areas but also in the province as a whole. It will also
provide excellent employment opportunities and help alleviate poverty. In addition, the
hatchery will help replenish the supply of crabs and shrimps there and will enable the people
to keep pace with the increasing demand for these marine products, locally and even
worldwide.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


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CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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INTRODUCED BY HON. FERNANDO T. CABREDO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF OAS, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING.
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

‘SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-
‘species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Oas, Province of Albay.

‘SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall. shall within two (2) years after the construction of the
‘multi-species marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government
unit concemed through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and
Phasing-in program for local government personnel on the management and operation of the
hatchery.

Sec. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in the Municipality of Oas, Province of
Albay, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The
local government unit concemed shall set aside funds from any available local revenue in an
amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

Sec4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or
withdrawal by the BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery.

SEC.. 5. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1345

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Status confers privileges.

At least, this flows in the veins of Republic Act No. 9257 that granted additional benefits and
Privileges to senior citizens amending thereby Republic Act No. 7432

By definition, a senior citizen is a resident citizen who is at least 60 years of age.

This bill more kindly looks at senior citizens as those who have worked for many years
Paying in taxes but would not live long enough to collect benefits.

And if life expectancy is only 58 for men and 62 for women, this kind of care from the state is
of minimal help, matter-of-factly.

‘As much as an existing law has already granted senior citizens free medical and dental as
well as laboratory in hospitals and a monthly stipend of P500 to as high as P1.500 for
indigents, this new proposal should not be met with resistance.

This hardly expands the privileges or benefits any larger but should be viewed as a case
where no one really gains as no one really loses. In short, the zero-sum game or conflict
does not apply in this grant — as there is not situation where ones gain, is somebody else's
loss.

Pragmatically, this bill envisions a free movie seat and/or free parking slot as just a minute
Protection against the hazards of sickness, unemployment, and old age, hence this
Proposed measure.

The immediate passage of this bill is collectively sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1345

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING EVERY SENIOR CITIZEN FREE MOVIE SEAT AND/OR FREE PARKING
SLOT IN SHOPPING MALLS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Every senior citizen is herby granted free movie seat and/or free parking
slot in shopping malls.

SEC. 2. The Department of Trade & Industry shall issue pertinent guidelines to carry
out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
Not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. £065

Introduced by Representative Victor A. Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Based on a 2015 study by EduData, only 60 percent of Filipino students who enter Grade
1 are able to finish high school. The high cost of education was cited among the top reasons for
dropping out of school.

The same study showed that Central Luzon, together with Zamboanga-ARMM region
and Eastern Visayas, is among the dropout “hotspots” where the dropout rate is significantly
higher than other parts of the country. Providing free and accessible quality education is one
major step to address this issue.

This bill aims to advance the right to free and quality education, particularly in the
secondary level, by establishing the Tarlac National Science High School. Such learning
institution aims to enhance the youth’s skills in science and technology, which are proven to be
very valuable in present day standards.

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

ICTOR A. YAP
tive, 2" District of Tarlac


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First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1065
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Victor A. Yap

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF TARLAC, PROVINCE OF
TARLAC TO BE KNOWN AS THE TARLAC 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 High School. — There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national science high school in the city
of Tarlac, Province of Tarlac to be known as the Tarlac National Science High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the Tarlac National Science High School, the

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

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

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

2
House BILL No. £722

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay San Isidro in the
Municipality of Libmanan to the Boundary of Barangay Barcelonita in the Municpality
of Cabusao in Camarines Sur, into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelinood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads
as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS MUND “RAY” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Whilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1722

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN AND BARANGAY BARCELONITA IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CABUSAO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay San Isidro, Municipality of
Libmanan, and Barangay Barcelonita in the Municipality of Cabusao, Province of

Camarines Sur, consisting of thirteen (13) kilometers, more or less, is hereby
converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1653

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. MANUEL DG. CABOCHAN Ii

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The involvement of certain members of law enforcement agencies in criminal activities has
greatly diminished our faith and confidence to these people in government. Almost everyday
we hear, read, or see in media the involvement of some of our law enforcers in petty crimes
to alleged attempt to cover-up heinous crimes. There seems now a need to address the
growing fear and distrust among our people to some of these "villains" in uniform by treating
those persons in authority, who cause or order the destruction or concealment of evidence to a
crime, as accomplices to the crime.

This proposed measure seeks to amend Article 19 of the Revised Penal Code by prescribing a
higher penalty for persons in authority as accessories who directly cause or order the
destruction or concealment of vital evidence for heinous crimes.

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

MANUEL ‘HAN LL
Representath
Magdalo Para sa Pilipino Party-List


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
1653

House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. MANUEL DG. CABOCHAN IIL

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING A HIGHER PENALTY FOR PERSONS IN AUTHORITY AS
ACCESSORIES, WHO DIRECTLY CAUSE OR ORDER THE DESTRUCTION OR
CONCEALMENT OF VITAL EVIDENCE FOR HEINOUS CRIMES, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 19 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE

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

SECTION 1. Article 19 of the Penal Code is hereby amended by adding another
paragraph:

“WHERE THE OFFENSE IS A HEINOUS CRIME UNDER EXISTING
LAWS AND IS COMMITTED BY PERSONS IN AUTHORITY, THEY SHALL.
SUFFER THE PENALTY ONE DEGREE HIGHER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED
BY LAW FOR THE CONSUMMATED FELONY."

SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof, is held invalid or
‘unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting,

SEC. 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 ofthis Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 4. 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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, __ 1533

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF ILAWOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY ILAWOD, MUNICIPALITY OF CAMALIG, PROVINCE OF ALBAY,
TO CAMALIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is the key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs,
and ultimately succeed fully in life. Education is very important, and no one should be
deprived of it. The Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right of

all citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.

This bill seeks to change the name of Iawod National High School located in
Barangay Ilawod, Camalig, Albay to Camalig National High School. The Local School
Board of Camalig, Albay recommended the change of name per their Resolution No

01-2018, Further, the faculty, students and alumni of lawod National High School had
expressed their support to this endeavor.

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



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Eighteenth Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 1533 _

Introduced by Representative JOEY SARTE SALCEDA

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF ILAWOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY ILAWOD, MUNICIPALITY OF CAMALIG, PROVINCE OF ALBAY,
TO CAMALIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. The name of Ilawod National High School in Barangay Ilawod,

Municipality of Camalig, Province of Albay, is hereby changed to Camalig National High
School.

SEC. 2. The main campus of the Camalig National High School shall continue to
remain in its present location in Barangay Ilawod, Municipality of Camalig, Province of Albay.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

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REPRESENTATIVE DIVINA GRACE C. YU

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the JH. Cerilles State College in the Province of Zamboanga del
Sur to Zamboanga del Sur State College, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9195.

We value the importance of giving recognition to a specific person who has shown
significant contribution to the community. This could be the primary reason why the
school was named after Josefina H. Cerilles- to give due credit to what she had been
contributed during her lifetime to the province of Zamboanga del Sur.

However, in the pursuit of independent identity and exclusivity to the Province of
Zamboanga del Sur, changing the name of the school is but necessary and timely. The use
of the name Zamboanga del Sur State College promotes geographical and cultural pride
distinctive from the rest of schools outside the Province. Moreover, it exhibits pride and
honor to the students and cultivates a spirit of patriotism to those representing the school.

Hence, the latter substantiation of changing the name of the school is with utmost
importance than the former.

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

DIVINA’ CE C. YU
1* District, Zamboanga del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1458
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE DIVINA GRACE C. YU

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF J.H. CERILLES STATE COLLEGE IN THE
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR TO ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR STATE
COLLEGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9195

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

SECTION 1. Renaming of a State College.- The name of J. H. Cerilles State College in the
Province of Zamboanga del Sur is hereby changed to Zamboanga del Sur State College.

SECTION 2. Location of the Main Campus. ~The main campus of the Zamboanga del Sur
State College shall continue in its present location in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del
Sur.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The Board, in consultation with the
CHED, shall formulate the guidelines to fully implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause.- All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other
issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its official
publication in the Official Gazette.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City ‘

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

House Bill Number 1381

Introduced by REP. FREDENIL H. CASTRO.

+ AN ACT
RELOCATING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE,
AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIGMA, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ TO THE MUNICIPALITY
OF DUMALAG, CAPIZ AND CONVERT SAID LTO EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A
REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The LTO Sigma Extension Office located at the Municipality of Sigma, Capiz. was
originally located at the Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz. It caters to the farthest municipalities
of the 2nd District of Capiz and neighboring municipalities of the Province of lloilo. It has
developed goodwill among vehicles and transportation owners because of its fast and
corruption free services. Because of this, beneficiaries in the municipalities of the 2" District
of Capiz and neighboring municipalities of Iloilo have reach out for the restoration of the LTO
Extension office in the Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz, Hence, its transfer back to its original
location in the Municipality of Dumalag, and as well as its conversion into a regular LTO
District Office is sought for.

It’s conversion to a Regular LTO District Office is necessitated so that it can serve more
people, which is expected to be growing in volume of registrants, transactions and work
services henceforth.

In this light, the passage of this bill is imperative and earnestly sought.

MM,

‘REDENIL H. CASTRO.

Representative, 2" Dist. Capiz



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1381

House Bill Number

Introduced by REP. FREDENIL H. CASTRO

AN ACT
RELOCATING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE,
AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIGMA, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ TO THE MUNICIPALITY,
OF DUMALAG, CAPIZ AND CONVERT SAID LTO EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A
REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The existing Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office located
at the Municipality of Sigma, Province of Capiz is hereby transferred to its original location at
the Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz;

SECTION 2. The said LTO Extension Office is hereby converted into a Regular LTO
District Office to be known as the LTO-Dumalag District Office.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately
include in the department's program, the operationalization of the LTO-Dumalag District
Office in the Province of Capiz, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current
year’s appropriation of the LTO-Sigma Extension Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for the continued operation of the LTO-Dumalag District Office shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

‘Approved,