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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2537

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks for a conversion of the Poblacion-Dagatan, Taysanprovincial road into a
national road

This 8.700 kilometer stretch of road is partly asphalted and is already showing signs of
deterioration such as potholes and surface defects. These conditions are further aggravated

during rainy season, thus threatening the safety of motorists

‘The Municipality of Taysan is largely agricultural and with flourishing cement industry.
‘A better road infrastructure will help boost the socio-economic activities not only of this town
but of Batangas in general. However, due to the budget limitations of the local government, it
cannot fully provide for the maintenance and improvement of the said road.

‘The maintenance and improvement of the Poblacion-Dagatan, Taysan Road is well
within the capacity of the national government. The conversion of this road from provincial to

national will undoubtedly serve to propel the economic development not only of the

Municipality of Taysan but also the entire district.

Hence, the immediate enactment and approval of this bil/16 earnestly sought.

LIA (/ a

OLILIA
Representatiye

4" District, Batangas


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,_ 2937

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE POBLACION —
DAGATAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAYSAN, PROVINCE OF
BATANGAS, FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

Assembled:

SECTION 1. The Poblacion ~ Dagatan Road in the Municipality of Taysan, Province of
Batangas, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of

Public Works and Highways
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in its program,
improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in

the General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No, 2519

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Asuncion in
Maasin City to Barangay Paku, Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte into a national road.

Barangays Asuncion and Paku and the rest of the barangays in Southern Leyte are
farming communities. Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in theses areas
because they are the means by which farm produce is transported to the markets. They
are convenient links between fifteen (15) municipalities of Southern Leyte stretching
towards the Municipality of Malitbog. Approximately one (1) hour travel time is saved
by not passing the coastal road in going to Maasin City.

‘The conversion of the Asuncion-Paku road into a national road will greatly
stimulate and promote economic development of the various barangays traversed by this
road network. This will likewise increase commercial activity as a consequence, spur
business and financial movements in the municipalities bounded by this road network
New investments will be encouraged thus promoting economic growth and progress in
the area.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is eamestly requested.

ZH

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2519

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY
ASUNCION IN MAASIN CITY TO BARANGAY PAKU, BONTOC,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SEC. 1. The Barangay Road from Barangay Asuncion in Maasin City
to Barangay Paku, Bontoc, Southern Leyte is hereby converted into a
national road to be known as the Asuncion-Paku National Highway under
the direct supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation

of this Act shall be charged against the appropriation for the Department of


Public Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of
the highway shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 02 AUG 2016

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2230

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD C. EUSEBIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There are many legendary tales and theories explaining the origin of the name Pasig.
However, the most convincing theory comes from the late Dr. Jose Villa Panganiban ~ a
linguist, polugot, professor, and former director of the Institute of National Language. He said
that “Pasig” is an old Sanskrit word referring to a ‘river flowing from one body of water to
another.” in the case of Pasig River, from Laguna de Bay, to Manila Bay. Pasig is one of the
oldest town in the Philippines. The Augustinians created it in 1572. In June 1901, Act No. 137 of
the Philippine Commission incorporated Pasig in the newly created Province of Rizal. It became
the Provincial Capital of Rizal until 1975 when the Metro Manila Commission was created under
Presidential Decree No. 824. On 26 July 1994, the Senate and the House of Representatives
enacted Republic Act No. 7829 converting the Municipality of Pasig into a highly urbanized city.
This law is otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Pasig. On 08 December 1994,
President Fidel V. Ramos signed it into law. The people of Pasig ratified this through a plebiscite
on 21 January 1995,

On 02 July 1573, Pasig was declared as the Visitacion Parish. It is the first Marian
Parish in the Philippines and probably in Asia. The City of Pasig marked its 443% anniversary
last 02 July 2016 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 4 (Declaring Saturday, 2 July, as a
special (non-working) day in the City of Pasig), issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. This was declared a special (non-working) day for the people of
the City of Pasig to be “given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with
appropriate ceremonies”.

Thus, in order to give the residents of Pasig City the opportunity to celebrate the
momentous occasion of 02 July as its anniversary, it is but fitting and proper to declare 02 July

of every year as a special non-working holiday.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.

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

HOUSE BILL No._ 2290

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD C. EUSEBIO

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 2 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN
PASIG CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “ANNIVERSARY DAY OF PASIG city”

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

SECTION 1. July 2 of every year is hereby declared as a special nonworking

holiday in Pasig City, to be known as the “Anniversary Day of Pasig City.”

SEC. 2. 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

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BY dad

RFCSTRATION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BLLS AND invex

First Regular Session

House BILL no._ 2480

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The advent of the Internet, advanced technology if you may, has changed the way we do
things to a degree never before imagined

But where one gains, another loses.

There are those on the other side of the Great Cultural Divide who cannot exercise the
option to go on formal education, either secondary or tertiary level, unless an innovative,
alternative, online, and intensive program of study or curriculum could be made available —
this time — informally, outside of the box, in another learning environment and in an entirely
new albeit experimental mode of learning

Few steps may have been taken in this direction with a concept, however incomplete, like
the concept of “eSkwela.”

In the context of this humble measure, it is envisioned that one can acquire a hig
education and/or two-year college program of study or course without havipg
of actual classroom instruction which could entail various costs let alone Sacrifice.

school

This unmet need is best satisfied with this Alternative-Oyline Learning System
institutionalized, hence this submission. In the end, thousands up6n thousands of otherwise
out-of-school will get into mainstream. finish secondary educatior), then pursue college, then
find gainful employment and finally break the artificial barrier of poverty.

The swift passage of this bill is most earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2480

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ALTERNATIVE-ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEM FOR HIGH SCHOOL
AND FIRST TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established an Alternative-Online Learning System for
High School and First Two Years of College in the educational system.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, Alternative-Online Learning System shall be administered by
the Department of Education in the case of high school and by the Commission on Higher
Education in the case of those in their first two years in college.

SEC. 3. All public and private educational establishments offering high school and/or
college courses duly accredited with DepEd and/or CHED may offer Alternative-Online
Learning System which shall design the admission requirement, curriculum, proficiency test,
grading system, issuance of diploma and/or certification and the like.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Crimes specifically engendered on account of road rage take on a graver dimension.
Recent incidents resulting from road rage have now raised this emerging phenomenon as @
serious public safety conce:

Road rage is aggressive or angry behavior by a driver of an automobile or other road
vehicle. Such behavior might include rude gestures, verbal insults, deliberately driving in an
unsafe or threatening manner, or making threats. Road rage can lead to altercations,
assauits, and collisions that resuit in injuries and even deaths. it can be thought of as an

extreme case of aggressi xg."

‘Committing an offence under this situation aggravates the offence in that the aggressor lets
out his unmitigated outburst in wanton disregard for social and ethical norms. The unbridled
fury becomes uncontrollable exacerbating the severity of the wrongdoing

On the part of the subject of
his ominous anticipation of ai

Hence, committing criminal offences given rise to by road rage should constitute yn
aggravating circumstance. And the Revised Penal Code shoyld be so amended as 4o
include acts committed on account of road rage in the Aggravating Circumstances.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.

pL
CASTELO

* http://en. wikipedia.org/wiki/Road rage



Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

2810

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INCLUDING ACTS COMMITTED ON ACCOUNT OF ROAD RAGE IN THE
AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 14 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED
PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 14 is hereby amended as follows:

Art. 14. Aggravating circumstances. — The following are aggravating circumstances:
1. 10x

21. 100%

22. THAT THE ACT BE COMMITTED ON ACCOUNT OF ROAD RAGE.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All iaws, presidential decrees, executive orders and
their im; ing rules, inconsistent with this act are hereby rep: amended or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. — This Act shali take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at teast two (2) nati “spapers of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

7002

HOUSE BILL NO. " ~ *'

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The family is the basic unit of society. No less than the Almighty God established it
from the very beginning. The government should institute every measure to safeguard
the sanctity of family life and work vigorously against its dissolution. When the families
are strong, society is strong. Conversely, when they are weak, society begins to break
down.

Hence, no trial, trouble or tribulation should undermine the family. Their foundation
should be the kind that withstands all kinds of hardship and adversity. And the
government should establish all kinds of intervention in order to uphold the sacredness
and inviolability of the family.

Henceforth, couples should work together and exhaust all remedies to keep their
marriage. Children should exercise at all times unconditional love and respect for their
parents. The family should enjoy each other's company and spend a lot of time doing
things together. This promotes a good family life.

In order to achieve this, there should be, among others, established in the unity
periodic family forums/dialogues and/or counselling to prevent the breakdown of the
family and nurture a healthy and harmonious family life.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is most earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no7002

Introduced finston “Wit

AN ACT
UPHOLDING THE SANCTITY OF FAMILY LIFE

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 “Sanctity of Family Life Act.”

vastelo

‘SEC. 2. The government shall hereby establish all manners of intervention with the end
in view of safeguarding the sacredness and inviolability of the family.

SEC. 3. The government shall henceforth institute measures including but not limited to
the following:

a. Periodic family forums/dialogues and/or counselling
b. Family-oriented activities promoting healthy relationships
cc. Reasonable financial aid to support such activities

SEC. 4. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper agency shall issue rules,
regulations, guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of this Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

7782

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens should be spared from the



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bi no._7782

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING A SPECIALLY-DESIGNATED LANE OR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT THE
GROUND FLOOR OF EVERY GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE EDIFICE FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES (PWDS) AND SENIOR CITIZENS TO TRANSACT THEIR OFFICIAL
BUSINESSES

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 ‘Easy-Access Official Transaction for
PWDs and Senior Citizens Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be mandated a specially-designated lane or office space
located at the Ground Floor of every government or private edifice for Persons with Disabilities
(PWDs) and Senior Citizens to transact their official businesses.

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

Approved,
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9.8 FEB 2018

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._?154

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One way to improve the quality of education in the country is to
invest in our teaching personnel, by upgrading their compensation scheme,
which may include non-monetary benefits such as housing.

If the government would be abie to provide our teachers with housing
near the site of the school where they are regularly assigned, this would
ensure the loyalty of our teachers to their professions. This would also
enable the teaching profession to get a share of the best and the brightest of
our country’s human resources.

aw ALS

CONG. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._7154

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ON-SITE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR
TEACHERS

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 “On-site Teachers’ Housing
Act of 2018.”

SECTION 2. The State shall provide housing to covered teachers in housing
projects nearest to their respective workplaces.

SECTION 3. The housing program shall cover all the teachers of the
Department of Education (DepEd) with a permanent status.

SECTION 4. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall undertake the
implementation of the program among its teachers and shall ensure
collection of amortization payments through a salary deduction scheme.


SECTION 5. The following government housing agencies shall perform
their respective powers and functions in order to ensure the accomplishment
of the program:

a. National Housing Authority (NHA)

b. National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC)
c. Home Guaranty Corporation (HGC), and

d. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

SECTION 6. An initial budget of One Billion Pesos (P1, 000, 000, 000.00)
is hereby allocated for this Act. The funds necessary to carry out the
provision of this Act in the succeeding years shall be included in the General
Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

SECTION 7. The Department of Education (DepEd), National Housing
Authority (NHA), National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation
(NHMFC), Home Guaranty Corporation (HGC) and Government Service
Insurance System (GSIS) are hereby tasked to formulate the implementing
tules and regulations of this Act.

SECTION 8. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid
and subsisting.

SECTION 9. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. __7964

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Those who have less in life should have more in law. While there are existing benefits for
Senior Citizens and Persons With Disability (PWDs) provided by law, the State can further
develop policies that would induce a more satisfactory life for them.

Senior Citizens and PWDs are the most likely to require special medical intervention.
Despite our country’s significant advances in the field of Medical Technology, it cannot be denied
that there are still procedures for certain illnesses that are exclusive or are more affordable in
countries abroad. Thus, overseas travel must be made accessible to Senior Citizens and PWDs.

This bill seeks to reduce the financial burden of travelling on Senior Citizens and PWDs
by exempting them from travel tax. The current amount of travel tax in the country varies, as
provided by Presidential Decree 1183: for Economy class, full travel tax amounts to Php 1,620,
Standard Reduced Travel Tax at Php 810, and Privileged Reduced Tax for OFW Dependents is
Php 300. For First Class, Full rate amounts to Php 2,700, Standard Reduced Rate is Php 1,350, and
for Privileged Reduced Tax for OFW dependents at Php 400. As many Senior Citizens rely solely
on pension and PWDs on their families for income, it is imperative that the State provides them
with as much privileges as possible.

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

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No.__ 7964

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

. AN ACT
EXEMPTING SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
FROM TRAVEL TAX

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Tax-Free Travel
for Senior Citizens and PWDs Act.”

SECTION 2. Exemption to Travel Tax. — Senior Citizens and Persons with
Disabilities shall be exempted from the imposition of the travel tax.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected
thereby shall remain in full force and effect

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

APPROVED,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 79ul

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE TWENTY-NINE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ORMOC, PROVINCE OF
LEYTE IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY’S FIESTA

Be it enacted by the Senate and

e House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. June Twenty-Nine of every year is hereby declared a

special non-working holiday in the City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte in
celebration of the city’s Fiesta.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,

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

Seventeenth Congress
‘Third Regular Session

House Bill No. /°11

Introduced by Representative Lucy Torres Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The City of Ormoc in the Province of Leyte celebrates its annual fiesta on
June 29, in honor of its patron saints, Saints Peter and Paul.

A historic badge of the religious fervor of Ormocanons, the yearly fiesta
has also emerged as a major tourism event for the city, as well as the entire
province of Leyte. Preceded this year by the holding of a bigger and grander
Pina Festival, the fiesta has also become an opportunity for the marketing and
promotion of the city’s world-class queen Pineapple variety, which is a source
of pride and livelihood for the farmers.

‘The convergence of activities timed with the holding of the city fiesta -
religious, cultural, tourism-related and economic - showcases the integrated
community life of the people of Ormoe City in Leyte. The importance of the
annual event, therefore, more than justifies the herein proposed declaration as
a special non-working holiday if only to give the people the fullest opportunity
to celebrate the bounty of nature and the richness of their culture.

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

HON, iL) GOMEZ
7 Re ntat:

Fourth District, Province of Leyte
Republic ofthe Philippines
House of Representatives

@uecon City, Metro Mxniln

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.. 740 6

Introduced by: CONGRESSMAN PETER JOHN D. CALDERON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a new District Engineering Office in the Province of Cebu to
be named as the Seventh District Engineering Office under the Department of Public Works
and Highways. It will be based in the Municipality of Dumanjug, in the Province of Cebu and
will be responsible for all DPWH activities in the 7 Legislative District covering the
Municipalities of Ronda, Moalboal, Alegria, Ginatilan, Dumanhug, Alcantara, Badian, and
Malabuyoc.

‘The 7 Legislative District of Cebu is composed of eight (8) municipalities and One
Hundred Forty One (141) Barangays with more than one hundred (100) kilometers of existing
national roads and has an area of more than one hundred (100) square kilometers. Presently
the municipalities composing the 7” Legislative District is under the jurisdiction of the 4
District Engineering Office. With the creation of the 7 District Engineering Office, the
remaining municipalities that will be left under the jurisdiction of the 4" District Engineering
Office will continue to have more than one hundred (100) kilometers of national roads and
will have an area of more than one hundred (100)square kilometers.

To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of all infrastructure projects
and undertakings in the 7" Legislative District of Cebu, it is imperative that a new engineering

district be created.
PETE! \Mc D. CALDERON

District - Cebu


‘Republic of the Pilippines
House of Representatines
(Quezon City, Metro Mxnila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.4 06

Introduced by: CONGRESSMAN PETER JOHN D. CALDERON

AN ACT
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE 7™ LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF
THE PROVINCE OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. A District Engineering Office (DEO) of the Department of Public Works
and Highways is hereby created in the Cebu 7 Legislative District in the Province of Cebu
and shall be called the 7” District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

SECTION 2. The District Engineering Office created under this Act shall be located
in the Municipality of Dumanjug, Province of Cebu and shall cover the municipalities
‘composing the 7" Legislative District of Cebu, to wit: Dumanjug, Ronda, Alcantara, Moalboal,
Badian, Alegria, Malabuyoc ang Ginatilan.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include the
Department's Program the funds necessary for the implementation of this Act which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) after its publication in the Office
Gazette or in the least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

\toe

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

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo N. Bataoil

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a thirteen (13) kilometer road leading to Mapita
Indigenous People (IP) Village in the Municipality of Aguilar, Province of Pangasinan
and appropriating funds therefore.

The thirteen (13) kilometer road leading to the Mapita IP Village is an unnamed
road known to the residents of the place as the "Daang Katutubo". It is the only access
road going to the Mapita IP Village coming from the Municipality of Aguilar. It is a
rough and rugged road that people going to Mapita IP Village find it hard to reach the
village.

At present, a concrete road is being constructed in the 13 kilometer road for the
easy access in going to the Mapita IP Village. When the said concrete road will be
finished, the residents will not find it hard bringing their produce to the market in the
municipality proper.

With the passage of this bill, there will an access road going to and coming from
the Mapita IP Village. There will be an assurance that the concrete road that is now being
constructed will be shed. An annual budget for the maintenance and repair of the said
road will be assured because it will be included in the annual General Appropriation Act
for the current year.

Lastly, a concrete road will make Mapita IP Village a great potential for world
class ecotourism attraction that will benefit the Province of Pangasinan, as a whole.

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



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

Seventeenth Congress
‘Third Regular Session
7851

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo Bataoil

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A 13 KILOMETER ROAD LEADING TO THE MAPITA
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE VILLAGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGUILAR,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION i. There shaii be established a 13 kiiometer road ieading towards the
Mapita Indigenous People Village in the Municipality of Aguilar, Province of
Pangasinan. The 13 kilometer unnamed road is known to the residents as the "Daang
Katutubo" road.

SEC. 2. The amount needed for the construction of the 13 kilometer road shall be
charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as maybe necessary for
the repair and maintenance of the “Daang Katutubo” shall be included in the annual

General Appropriations Act.

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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7983

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

According to the former Indian President and coincidentally also a
renowned scientist A.P.J Abdul Kalam, “Teaching is a very noble profession
that shapes the character, caliber, and the future of an individual. If the people
remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me”. This
only shows the importance of the teachers in our society who are the
“molders of minds” of people who thirst for knowledge.

This bill recognizes the work-life balance of the often stressed out
teachers who have multiple workloads at school. Oftentimes, public school
teachers’ deal with common problems associated to their profession such as
meager salaries, overcrowded classrooms, and dilapitated facilities which
makes teaching harder under certain conditions. There is a pressing need for
public school teachers to at least have an option to look forward to, which is to
consider retirement at an earlier age of 55 y/o to be able to literally enjoy the
fruits of their toil.

Let us leave the choice to the public school teacher if he or she decides
to opt to retire early, but let us make the law flexible for our hardworking
public servants if they deem it necessary to do so.

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

LORNA C. SILVERIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17 Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 7983

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS FROM SIXTY (60) YEARS OLD TO FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS OLD,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF REPUBLIC ACT 8291,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “GOVERNMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF
1997”.

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

SEC 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act no. 8291, or the Revised Government Service
Insurance System Act of 1997, is hereby amended as follows:

“Sec. 13-A. Conditions for Entitlement. — A member who retires from the service
shall be entitled to the retirement benefits in paragraph (a) of Section 13 hereof:
Provided, That

“(1) he or she has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service;

“(2) he or she is at least sixty (60) years of age at the time of retirement, or at least
fifty-five (55) years of age in the case of public school teachers; and

“(3) he or she is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from permanent total
disability”.

SEC 2. The provisions in pertinent implementing rules and regulations and other issuances
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bit no?059

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Home to scores of natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
and tsunamis, the Philippines would do well to have decent evacuation havens in
strategic locations to provide refuge to those fleeing from such natural calamities. The
situation in Albay, where the evacuees from communities around Mayon-are housed
either in school buildings or gymnasiums should jolt the national g @ one
imperative: Construct permanent evacuation centers. School buildjégs and gymnastyms

were not built to serve the purpose and only aggravate the plight of evacuees in the
long run.

Permanent evacuation facilities should alleviate the sorry cor

dition of the victims and
provide a safe haven until they resume their normal lives.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is most earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

‘Second Regular n
F059

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT EVACUATION CENTER IN EVERY
NATURAL DISASTER-PRONE LOCALITY

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 “Permanent Evacuation Center Act.”

SEC 2. There shall hereby be established in every natural disaster-prone locality an

evacuation center that would accommodate individuals seeking refuge and fleeing natural
calamities such as but not limited to typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper government agency
shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this
Act.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7924

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

requests for an action or service in telephone calls. Protra
response to caller eee set off considerable opportunity costs


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 7924

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
REDUCING WAIT TIME FOR REQUESTS FOR AN ACTION OR SERVICE IN PHONE
CALLS FOR SERVICE-ORIENTED OFFICES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF 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. This Act shall be known as the “National Phone Call Protocol Act.”

SEC. 2. There shalll hereby be prescribed a phone call protocol for service-oriented
offices whereby callers seeking an action or service shall be put on hold for no more than
two minutes.

SEC. 3. To effectively carry out the purpose of this Act, the National
Telecommunications Commission shall issue the implementing rules and regulations.

‘SEC. 4. The competent courts shall determine the appropriate penalties for violations
of the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. 7384

Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This measure aims convert the satellite office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) located in
the Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental into a regular district office of the LTO.

Initao is strategically located in the western part of Misamis Oriental’s Second Legislative District.
A regular LTO district office will also serve the citizens in the towns of Opol, Alubijid, Libertad,
Laguindingan, Gitagum, Manticao, Naawan, Lugait, the component city of El Salvador, Chwveria,
Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan and the general public.

‘The conversion of the current LTO satellite office into a regular district office of the said agency
will enhance the efficient delivery of services to a greater number of people as this will also help in
decongesting the work load of the LTO offices in the City of Cagayan de Oro.

This is in line with the government's continuing drive towards an effective land transportation
sector in the province and the country in general.

‘The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7384

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE,
(LTO) LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF INITAO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
ORIENTAL INTO A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
‘THEREFOR

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

Section 1. This Act shall be known as an “Act Converting the Satellite Office of the Land Transportation
Office (TO) Located in the Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Onental into a Regular LTO District
Office and Appropriatng Funds Therefor”

Section 2, The existing LTO Satellite Office in the Municipality of Initao, Province of Misumis Oriental is
hereby converted into a regular LTO district office

Section 3, The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the Depastment’s
programs the operationalization of the Regular LITO District Office in Into, Misamis Orient, the
initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Initao
LTO Satellite Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation of
the Regular LTO 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 two (2) newspapers of
general cieculation.

Approved,
E CEIVED
Republic of the Philippines pare-24 JAN 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4
Quezon City

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

‘Second Regular 5878

HOUSE BILL NO.

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Bullets fired into the air by those engaged in indiscriminate firing usually fall back with
terminal velocities much lower than their muzzle velocity (or the speed of a projectile at
the moment it leaves the muzzle of a gun) when they leave the barrel of a firearm.
Nevertheless, people can be injured, sometimes fatally, when bullets discharged into
‘the air fall back down to the ground. Bullets fired at angles less than vertical are more
dangerous as the bullet maintains its angular ballistic trajectory and is far less likely to
engage in tumbling motion, it therefore travels at speeds much higher than a bullet in
free fall."

The random and meaningless loss of life it could engender is s
include it as a separate crime in the Revised Penal Code.

The immediate passage of this urgent bill so most earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

10

HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
DEFINING THE CRIME OF INDISCRIMINATE FIRING WITH CASUALTY, PRESCRIBING
PUNISHMENT THEREFOR, INCLUDING IT IN THE CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS AS
ARTICLE 254-B, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE REVISED PENAL CODE 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. The following shall be included in the Revised Penal Code under Crimes
Against Persons:

“Art. 254-B. Indiscriminate Firing with Casualty. — Any person who shall shoot a firearm
into the air and whose bullet harms another shall suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua if the
shooting results in the death of the victim. If the shooting results in injuries to persons or
damage to properties, the offender shall suffer the penalty of reclusion temporal. The
membership of the offender in any law enforcement agency shall be deemed as an aggravating
circumstance.

SEC. 2. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the other provisions not affected
thereby shall remain valid.

SEC. 3. All laws, proclamations, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. '7228

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Images of the homecoming remains of OFW Joanna Demafelis jolt us to sad realities.
Our workers away from home are at the mercy of multifarious dangers and perils
engendered by nature and fellowman alike. As if their solitude and remoteness are not
enough torment themselves, their maltreatment is way unacceptable. Their noble aim
of providing for their loved ones makes them endure every suffering and trouble that
come their way. Their contribution to keep the national economy afloat is not a small
thing. As Senate President Pro Tempore pointed out, ‘If you add up remittances of
OFWs in Kuwait over the past three years, the total would be about P112.7 billion,”
using current peso-US dollar exchange.

However, in the event the OFWs themselves lose the ability to earn a livi
and those who depend on them for subsistence become miserable. Thy


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No._ 7228

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF OFW DEPENDENTS BY SETTING UP FOR THEM
A SPECIAL PENSION FUND IN THE EVENT OF INCOME LOSS DUE TO DEATH OR
DISABILITY

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 “OFW Dependents’ Special Pension Fund

SEC 2. There shall hereby be established a special pension fund for every Overseas
Filipino Worker made available for their dependents in the event of their income loss due to their
death or disability.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper government agency
shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this
Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Second Regu

House Bill No. 7810

Introduced by: Hon. Deogracias B. Ramos, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Sisigon Elementary School in Barangay
Sisigon, Municipality of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon, into Sisigon
Integrated Elementary School.

There are no high schools near Sisigon Elementary School. Gallanosa
National High School in the Municipality of Irosin is nearly nine (9)
kilometers away while Matnog National High School is almost ten (10)
kilometers away. Gate National High School in the Municipality of Bulan,
Sorsogon is the farthest, being fourteen (14) kilometers away.

This year’s number of graduates, sixty seven (67), and the
succeeding year’s projection, do not warrant the establishment of a
separate secondary school. But once converted into Sisigon Integrated
Elementary School, graduates from the nearby Bolo Elementary School,
Gabod Elementary School, Hidhid Elementary School, Laboy Elementary
School, Pawa Elementary School, Pange Elementary School, and Tugas
Elementary School, will double the current school year population of two
hundred sixty seven (267) pupils.

Moreover, the establishment of a separate secondary school is not
practicable as there is no viable site, not to mention costly to the
government as this will entail additional items for teachers and school
heads, equipment and resources to support its operation.

The approval of this bill is eagnestly sought.



Republic of the PI pines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

mH
Second Regular Session

7810

Introduced by: Hon. Deogracias B. Ramos, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SISIGON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SISIGON, MUNICIPALITY OF
MATNOG, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, INTO SISIGON

INTEGRATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND
APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sisigon Elementary School in Barangay Sisigon,
Municipality of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon, is hereby converted into an
integrated elementary school to be known as Sisigon Integrated Elementary
School.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the
Sisigon Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the
Sisigon Integrated Elementary School.

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

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

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.