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HOUSE BILL NO. 286

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court
in Mountain Province to be stationed in the municipality of Paracelis.

The municipality of Paracelis, Mountain Province is 225 kilometers
away from the capital town of Bontoc, Mountain Province where the Regional
Trial Courts are located. The litigants who come from this town will have to
travel more than ten (10) hours at least, passing through three other
provinces, the provinces of Ifugao, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya just to attend
hearings in the said trial courts. In fact, one of the reasons why most of the
cases originating from the municipality of Paracelis get dismissed is because
the complainants and their witnesses fail to appear before the RTCs in Bontoc
because of the difficulty and cost of travel.

The creation of an additional branch is supported by the Integrated Bar
of the Philippines-Mountain Province Chapter due to the great injustice and
social inequity to the litigants brought about by the far distance of the nearest
RTC located in the capital town of Bontoc from the municipality of Paracelis.

In view of the foregoing and the increasing number of cases originating
from said municipality, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._286

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL
TRIAL COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF MOUNTAIN PROVINCE TO BE
STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARACELIS, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 14 PARAGRAPH (A) OF BATAS PAMBANSA
BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION
ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

Section 1. An additional branch of the Regional Trial Court to be
stationed in the municipality of Paracelis is hereby created in the First Judicial
Region.

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly-
created Regional Trial court branch in the First Judicial Region.

Sec. 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination
with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in
the Court's program the operationalization of the additional branch of the
Regional Trial Court to be stationed in the municipality of Paracelis, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. Section 14 (a) of Batas Pambansa Big. 129, otherwise
known as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, and all
other laws, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are
hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
RECEIVED
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BY:

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO____9°4

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the date March 31 as official non-working holiday in the whole
province of Southern Leyte to commemorate the first religious rites of the Christian faith given
the fact that the Philippines is a country whose population is mostly Catholic/Christians.

The passage of this bill will be a confirmation that the State should recognize the
significance of March 31 as an important date for its religious belief considering that the first

mass of the aforementioned faith was held on March 31, 1521 at Limasawa Island in Southern
Leyte.

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

Li ea

ROGER G. MERCADO

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

924
HOUSE BILL NO.__““*

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 31 AS A NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
‘WHOLE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE IN
COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST MASS IN THE PHILIPPINES
IN LIMASAWA ISLAND

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. Given the fact that the Philippines is a country

whose population is mostly Catholic/Chrisitans, the State should recognize the significance of
March 31 as an important date for its religious belief considering that the first religious rites of

the aforementioned faith was held on March 31, 1521

SECTION 2. It is hereby being declared that the date March 31 in a non-working

holiday in the whole Province of Southern Leyte which shall be known as the First Mass day.

SECTION 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are
inconsistent within this Act hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL No. 424

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to establish a national elementary school in Barangay
Tumana in the Second District of Marikina City to be known as the “Tumana
National Elementary School”.

‘At present, there is no existing public or private elementary school in
Barangay Tumana. Students from this Barangay continue their education in other
elementary schools in Marikina City. However, during enrollment period, these
schools prioritize students coming from their localities, leaving students from
Barangay Tumana waiting for admission to said learning institutions.

‘The establishment of a national elementary school in Barangay Tumana also
seeks to lower the average student-classroom ratio of one hundred is to one (100:1)
in the surrounding Barangays where they are forced to enroll and to increase the
city’s student participation rate in elementary school education. This will certainly
help improve the quality of education in Marikina City, especially in the elementary
school level.

In view thereof, the expedient approval of this bill is strongly recommended.

ROMERO "¥1RO" S. QUIMBO
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

424

HOUSE BILL NO. _*""

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TUMANA,
IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA, TO BE KNOWN AS TUMANA
NATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Elementary School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
elementary school in Barangay Tumana, in the Second District, City of Marikina, to
be known as Tumana National Elementary School.

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

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

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

Approved,
RECEIVED
Dare:_ 30 JUN 2015

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
RreSTeA TON
BUS 4 ONT
HOUSE BILL NO. 734 ANY DEX sreVigE

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of the Baracatan National High School in Barangay
Baracatan, Toril District, Davao City.

It is the government's thrust to promote the right of Filipinos to quality education as
embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, to wit:

“The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all. “(Section 1, Article XIV, The Constitution of the Republic of the
Philippines, 1987)

Barangay Baracatan is inhabited mostly by indigenous peoples, and is one of the
cultural communities located in the mountainous regions of Toril District, Davao City, where
the most accessible center for secondary education is to be found, several kilometers away in
Toril Proper. The creation of a public high school in Barangay Baracatan will greatly
minimize the costs of schooling by eliminating the need for the natives, whose meager
income from agriculture is not sufficient to provide for board and lodging expenses in
sending their children to Toril Proper for schooling. Furthermore, parents could supervise
their children’s education more closely; not to mention the fact that, students would be
farther from distractions and temptations of urban life. Going to high school right in their
own barangay and their families would also influence and convince the youth to help their
parents in the farmlands, Barangay Baracatan being an agricultural community.

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

ALI ‘TO T. UNGAB
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

i
HOUSE BILL NO. 733

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BARACATAN, TORIL DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE
BARACATAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Baracatan, Toril District, Davao City to be
known as the Baracatan National High School.
Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Baracatan National High School, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Education, Culture, and Sports shall issue such 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,
HOUSESF REPRESENTAI

oo RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippine: 30 JUN 2015
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGREG
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 224

Introduced by: REP. MAXIMO B. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the MABA-AY-ABATAN ROAD, presently

classified as a provincial road into a National Road

The MABA-AY-ABATAN ROAD is an 11.971-kilometer road stretch

which starts at the junction in Maba-ay along Halsema National Road passing
through barangays Tapapan, Guinzadan and Abatan, all in Bauko, Mountain
Province to connect to the Mountain Province-llocos Sur Road.

The proposed conversion will serve as the shortest route from the

Halsema Highway to the Mountain Province-llocos Sur Road. It will also
serve as an alternate road from Bontoc to Baguio City and vice versa.

The sustained maintenance of the said road will make access easier for

farmers and traders from the nearby towns of Mountain Province to trade their
produce and goods to the nearby Ilocos Region and vise versa. The
proposed conversion will definitely enhance and fast track the socio-economic
development of the provinces concerned especially the communities traversed
by the said road.

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of the Bill is sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

24
HOUSE BILLNO. _“”

Introduced by: HON. MAXIMO B. DALOG

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MABA-AY-ABATAN ROAD SECTION FROM A
PROVINCIAL 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 1. Conversion into a National Road. The Maba-ay-Abatan
Road with a net length of 11.971 kilometers is hereby converted and declared
a National Road.

Sec. 2. Appropriation. The amount necessary to cover the
improvement, repairs and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the
implementation of this Act shall be charged to the unappropriated funds of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as maybe necessary for the
improvement and maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the
annual budget of the DPWH.

Sec. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall 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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| 17 In Municipal Resolution No. 2011-2041, the Sangguniang Bayan of
i 18 Compostela, Compostela Valley Province expressed the sense of the local
19 government unit to have the Montevista-Mati National Highway traversing the
20 municipalities of Compostela, New Bataan and Maragusan in Compostela Valley
21 Province renamed into the Corazon C. Aquino National Highway. This is consistent
22 with their desire to honor the former President of the Republic whose role and i

23 involvement in nation-building and dedication to public service greatly affected our \
24 — people. If favorably passed into law, this proposal will not only remind those using
25 the national highway of the noble deeds of the late President but will likewise inspire
26 them to emulate her example of selfless service to the nation. |

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

33 MARIA CA) ‘ZAMORA



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No, 837

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen 8, Zamora

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MONTEVISTA-MATI NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAVERSING THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF COMPOSTELA, NEW BATAAN AND MARAGUSAN IN
COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE INTO THE CORAZON C. AQUINO NATIONAL
HIGHWAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The Montevista-Mati National Highway traversing the municipalities
of Compostela, New Bataan and Maragusan in Compostela Valley Province is hereby
renamed Corazon C, Aquino National Highway.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE;
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS | pis and invEX SERVICE
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 239

Introduced by HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road from Barangay
Landing - Lusot - Magsaysay - del Pilar in the Municipality
Baliangao, Province of Misamis Occidental into a National Secondary
Road.

The sorry state of this important road artery is mainly
attributable to the inadequacy of funds for the upgrading,
rehabilitation and year-round maintenance by the provincial
government. This situation therefore made the transportation of
agricultural products and other commodities in the Province
extremely difficult and expensive.

There is an urgent need therefore to convert the said provincial
road into a national secondary road to continuously make it as a vital
route to be properly maintained by the national government for the
great benefit of the people, particularly the poor residents in these
remote areas.

The foregoing reasons warrant the appreval of this bill.

HON. JORGE T. ALMONTI
Representative
First District, Misamis Occidental


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 239

Introduced by HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY LANDING - LUSOT — MAGSAYSAY - DEL
PILAR PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALIANGAO,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES,

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road from Barangay Landing — Lusot —
Magsaysay — del Pilar in the Municipality Baliangao, Province of Misamis
Occidental is hereby converted into a National Secondary Road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) is hereby directed to implement the provision of this Act

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to cover the improvement, repairs and
maintenance of the said road shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
HOUSE 4F REPRESENTATIVES:
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila REGISTRATION AIT

BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House sittno, 198

Introduced by Honorable Jose Carlos L. Cari

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This legislative measure seeks to create an additional Regional Trial Court to be
stationed in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte.

The Fifth District of Leyte has one (1) city and eight (8) municipalities within its
jurisdiction. There is a demand for the immediate resolution of cases filed in the existing
Baybay RTC. The lack of available court salas creates a serious backlog of cases
contributing immensely to the delay in the administration of justice.

This proposed legislation will ensure the speedy disposition of cases, and justice
will be properly served in a manner advantageous to the growing populace in and
around area.

In view of the foregoing and in the interest of expeditious, fair and impartial
delivery of justice, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

JOSE/CARLOS L. CARI


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _198

By Honorable Jose Carlos L. Cari

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH IN THE
PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE STATIONED IN THE CITY OF BAYBAY, FURTHER
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14. PARAGRAPH (I) OF BATAS
PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. An additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in the City
of Baybay, Province of Leyte is hereby created in the Eight Judicial Region.

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly created
Regional Trial Court branch in the Eight Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program
the operationalization of the additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in the
City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Section 14 (i) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other laws, rules and
regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
HOLST. OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS|
First Regular Session

306

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Calayan Group of Islands is a 3rd class municipality in the province of
Cagayan with a population of 16,233 people in 2,654 households (2007 Census). It is
composed of four islands located in the Babuyan Channel: Calayan, Camiguin, Dalupiri
and Babuyan Claro

The group of islands is touted to be a hidden, virgin paradise known to tourists as
a real gem of adventure. It is endowed with nature's beauty and is preserved by its
seclusion. It boasts of unexploited, untouched rock formation and talcum fine white sand
beaches that give new definition to an island experience.

Visitors to the group of islands are treated to unexplored mountain, forest, caves.
and coves. It is known be a sanctuary of marine life and wild life, especially the Calayan
Rail, a flightless bird identified as a separate species in 2004. It boasts of green
vegetation with towering mother trees, the wood of which is commonly seen in the sala
of prominent persons and rich businessmen

However, no matter how attractive to tourists this municipality is, reaching the
group of islands is another matter. Although sea travel to the municipality is more
exciting because of dolphins and humpback whales that welcome visitors to the Calayan
Group of Islands, one has to travel for about eight (8) hours of rough seas.

To make this island municipality more attractive to foreign and local tourists, the
necessary infrastructure has to be made available. And one of these is the construction
of a domestic airport that will not only cater to the tourists but also to entrepreneurs
willing to invest in the municipality.

It has been filed for appropriate action by the concerned Committee during the
15" and 16" Congresses. However, its consequent approval was stalled by the sine die
adjournments of both Congresses.

The passage of this bill is, therefore, earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Sessiggg

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CALAYAN AIRPORT IN THE CALAYAN GROUP OF ISLANDS,
PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. To enhance tourism in the Calayan Group of Islands, Province of Cagayan,
which is endowed with untouched rock formation and talcum fine white sand beaches as
well as unexplored mountain, forest, caves, and coves, there is hereby established in
said island municipality an airport to be known as the Calayan Airport, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications shall
include in its program the establishment and operationalization of the Calayan Airport

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

Approved,
RECEIVE

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BY:

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No:_ 648

REGISTRATION UNIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 2, Parag,
edue-tion in elementary and high

‘aph (2) mandates that “The

state shall establish and maintain a system of free publ

school levels.”

The Municipality of Magsaysay in Davao del Sur is home to one of the largest
resident population in the whole province. It is noted that from. the graduates of elementary
h year from this area, only a small percentage are able to mang. to go to high school due
to poverty, Without any existing high schools, students are forced to enroll somewhere else
just to obtain secondary education, if ever at all

The nearest public high school therefrom is the Matsnao National High schoo!
ace from the barangay to the

However, apart from high costs of education, the travelling dist
city is roughly six kilometers making transportation expenses, houed and lodging and other
related expenses additional expenditures to the cost of sending ¢ ail iren to high school which
could hardly be afforded by parents who are mostly plain labore.

Further, the said public high school is already cramped up with students coming from
erent municipalities of Davao del Sur thus undeniable that “ne school can no longer

ucommodat: unymore enrollees.

1 is now more time.y than ever that Bacungan should Lave its own high school
through the enactment of this bill into law

It is for this reason that approval of this bill is earnestly sught

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
House Bill No’

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE BACUNGAN NA, LONAL HIGH SCHOOL
iv THN MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY, DAVAO DEL SUR AND
\UPRGPRIATING FUNLS THEREFOR.

Se it enacted in the Senate end in the House of Representatives in Congress assembled

SECTION 1, There shall be created the Bacungan Ne
cipality of Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur;

nal High Schoo! at the

SECTION 2. Bacuigan National High School in the Mcnicipality of Magsaysay,

vee de shal! be established under the direct supervisios of the Department of

ions of this Act shall be
inoluded inthe General Aaprepriations Act of the year following its enactinent into law and

ION 3. ‘The amount necessary te carry out the pro

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

ipproved.
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House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the NRJ-Agusan-Surigao-Banza (Butuan City)-Guiasan,
Magallanes (Agusan del Norte) Road into a Secondary National Road.

Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce. The NRJ-
Agusan-Surigao-Banza (Butuan City)-Guiasan, Magallanes (Agusan del Norte) Road
provides that vital link for efficient transportation of goods and services to strategic
destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of Agusan del Norte and other
parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of embarkation and disembarkation
and the provincial and city centers. The whole stretch of the road encompasses two
different regions and number of local government units.

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province and
the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent concern on
the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are unable to meet
the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road. This has resulted in the
bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact on the economic and
commercial activities in the affected areas.

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the NRJ-Agusan-Surigao-Banza (Butuan
City)-Guiasan, Magallanes (Agusan del Norte) Road into a Secondary National,Road has
become imperative. The passage of this bill is therefore most earnestly sought,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

‘si
House Bill No. as

Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE NRJ-AGUSAN-SURIGAO-
BANZA (BUTUAN CITY)-GUIASAN, MAGALLANES (AGUSAN DEL NORTE)
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The NRJ-Agusan-Surigao-Banza (Butuan  City)-Guiasan,
Magallanes (Agusan del Norte) Road is hereby converted into a National Secondary
Road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the DPWH 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 upon its approval.

Approved,
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Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Tinanogan is a coastal barangay in the northern-western part of Donsol with

a population of more or less 800 families. Elementary education is being offered from grade
1 to grade 6.

Every year newly graduated elementary student enrolled in the poblacion or in other
coastal barangay that offer high school education. Parents entail additional burden in their

finances not to mention the danger of traveling from one barangay to another in a motorized
banca.

Tt is for this reason that a national high school be established in Barangay Tinanogan,
Municipality of Donsol, Sorsogon.

VELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

420

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TINANOGAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF DONSOL, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON TO BE KNOWN AS
THE TINANOGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of National High School. There shall be established
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay
‘Tinanogan, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon, to be known as the Tinanogan
National High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately included
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Tinanogan National High School,

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

SEC. 3. Jmplementation. ‘The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and

regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session | BULS AND WDEX SERVIGE — _
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140

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by the Honorable Victoria Isabel G. Noel

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Water is an invaluable resource and its availability and affordability must be a continuing
commitment of the government,

PD 1067 otherwise known as the “Water Code of the Philippines” recognizes that water is
vital to national development. According to the law “it has become increasingly necessary for
government to intervene actively in improving the management of water resources.”

Pertinently, the “Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973” (PD 198) which was issued three
(3) years prior to the issuance of PD 1067 authorizes the formation and operation of independent
and locally controlled public water districts that enjoy technical and funding support from the
national government.

Even while communities hosting the water source give all the consumers in their respective
district equal rights to the water system, they do not enjoy any special incentive as host.
Accordingly, as most host communities do not enjoy adequate water supply even for their own
domestic use, it is fair that the government could grant them a special privilege

It is the intent of this measure to provide a reduction in the water rates and charges
applicable to the consumers of the barangays hosting the water source.

field G. NOEL

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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Introduced by the Honorable Victoria Isabel G. Noel
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AN ACT
REDUCING THE WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER USERS IN
THE BARANGAY/S HOSTING THE WATER SOURCE WITHIN A WATER
DISTRICT THEREBY AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 198 AS
AMENDED AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1, Section 37, Chapter IX, Title II of the Presidential Decree No. 198 as amendedy is
hereby further amended to read as follows .

“Sec. 37. Rates and Charges-
Water- A district may sell water under its control, under schedules of
rates and charges as may be determined by the Board, to any and all
water users within the district [.}: PROVIDED, THAT SUCH RATES
AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO THE WATER USERS IN THE
BARANGAY/S HOSTING THE WATER SOURCE SHALL BE 20%
LOWER THAN THE RATES AND CHARGES APPLICABLE TO
‘THE OTHER WATER USERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT. Said
schedule may provide for differential rates for different categories of
use and different quantity blocks. The district, as far as practicable,
shall fix such rates and charges for water as will result in revenues
which will:
x xX xX
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL NO. 2 | BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Dalagang-Bukid Street located in the City
of Navotas into a national road.

‘The City of Navotas’ progress as a port city, has led the way for said
City to become a dynamic force in trade and transportation, and
consequently, experience a higher level of social and economic activities
within its territory.

The furtherance of this growth requires good serviceable roads and
basic infrastructure for the timely transport of goods and services, and
more importantly, ensures the safety of the Navotefios from perils along
the road as they perform their daily activities.

Making our roads better through the conversion of a major
thoroughfare into a national road will reduce road accidents in Navotas
and ensure public safety. It is for this reason that this humble
representation asks this Honorable House to enact a law authorizing the
conversion of Dalagang-Bukid Street into a national road.

In this context, approval of the attached bill is earnestly sought.

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIA!



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

924
HOUSE BILL NO. _“? *_

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

AN ACT
CONVERTING DALAGANG-BUKID STREET, NAVOTAS CITY,
METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Dalagang-Bukid Street, Navotas City, Metro Manila is hereby
converted and declared into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amounts necessary to cover the improvement, repairs
and maintenance of said road as envisioned in the implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the funds of the Department of Public Works and
Highways not thereby appropriated under the present General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
improvement, repair and maintenance of this national road shall be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

Approved,
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House BLLNo.__ 672 BELLS AND INDEXISERUICE

Introdyged by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose fishery breeding farm and hatchery for the
production of crabs and shrimps in the City of Ligao, Province of Albay, to meet the
nutritional and economic needs specifically of the residents of the coastal barangays of Pio
Duran, Oas, Ligao, and Libon, all located in the Province of Albay.

The establishment of such a breeding farm and 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 farm and 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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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 672

Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-PURPOSE FISHERY BREEDING FARM AND HATCHERY
FOR THE PRODUCTION AND MULTIPLICATION OF CRABS AND SHRIMPS IN THE
CITY OF LIGAO, 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 (hereinafter referred to as BFAR) of the Department of
Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as DA), a multi-purpose fishery breeding farm and
hatchery for the production and multiplication of crabs and shrimps in the City of Ligao,
Province of Albay, to meet the nutritional and economic needs of the residents of the coastal
barangays of Pio Duran, Oas, Ligao, and Libon which are all located in the Province of
Albay.

SEC. 2. The BFAR shall conduct continuing research and experimentation on crab
and shrimp culture, especially as they apply to local conditions, to discover new methods and
technology that will rejuvenate the fishing industry.

SEC. 3. The DA and its related agencies shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment and operation of a multi-purpose fishery breeding farm and hatchery for the
production and multiplication of crabs and shrimps in the City of Ligao, Province of Albay,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session STRATION UNIT
BRLS AND INDEX SERVICE
83
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the construction of a fish port in the municipality of
Minglanilla, Province of Cebu

The town of Minglanilla is a major hub of fishing activity in the province. It
supplies fish and other marine products not only to its town but to neighboring cities of
‘Naga and Carcar as well as the town of San Fernando

The construction of a fish port then will be very beneficial to the fisherfolks and
the people at large as it will provide a more simplified and organized trading as well as
the easy facilitation or handling of fishery products right from its source down to the
middlemen. Likewise, the construction of a fish port will generate income and livelihood
for the locality as well as taxes for the local government.

The fish port shall be under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture thru
the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) in coordination with the local
government unit concerned. The PEDA and the LGU concemed shall formulate the rules
and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

Passage of this bill is therefore earnestly sought.

GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

783
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

ANACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FISH PORT IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MINGLANILLA, PROVINCE OF CEBU 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 constructed, under the supervision of the Department
of Agriculture (DA) through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a
fish port in the Municipality of Minglanilla, Province of Cebu

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
program the construction of the said fish port, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act. The Local government unit concerned shall set
aside from any available local revenue an amount deemed appropriate for its
operationalization,

SECTION 3. The PFDA, in coordination with the local government unit
concerned, shall formulate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
HOUSL OF REPRESENTATIVES

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HOUSE BILL No._793 BILLS AND AADEX SERVICE

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of the Saloy National High School in Barangay Saloy,
Calinan District, Davao City.

It is the thrust of the government to promote the right of Filipinos to quality education
as embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, to wit:

“The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education
at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to
all.” Gection 1, Article XIV, The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 1987)

The creation of a public high school in Barangay Saloy will significantly and
particularly address the problem faced by a majority of the people residing in this barangay,
whose meager income from agricultural activities do not suffice to afford the expenses of
sending their children to high schools located in downtown Davao City or in other barangays
which are several kilometers away.

During the 1980s, Barangay Saloy was an NPA rebel infested area and the residents
therein were suspected to be supporters of the communist movement, because of the
government's lack of action in providing them the necessary support such as educational
facilities. After the 1986 EDSA Revolution, the residents gave back their support to the new
administration with the hope that, this time, the government will provide them that support.
One of these needs is a high school, so that their children will at least have secondary
education. Hence, this bill for the creation of a high school in the said barangay.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill earnestly requested.

HON. ALBERTO T. UNGABY


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__798

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SALOY,
CALINAN DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALOY NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Saloy, Calinan District, Davao City to be
known as the Saloy National High School.

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

Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the purpose of the Act.

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

Approved,
HOUSE. OF REPRESENTATIVES

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HOUSE BILL No. 880 cameo

Introduced by Hon. Benhur B. Lopez Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines is known to celebrate the longest Christmas holidays. Once
the “ber” months approach, Filipinos are already in yuletide mode and vacation
and bonding moments with the family are already being planned. This makes up
the Filipino Christmas spirit.

Under the Administrative Code of 1987, there are four regular holidays
from December 25 up to January 1, to wit: Christmas day, Jose Rizal Day,
December 31 as a nationwide special holiday being the last day of the year and
January 1, That being the case, in a span of eight days, excluding a Saturday and
Sunday, four days are regular holidays and only two days are considered working
days.

This bill therefore, with special regard to the concerns of the business
sector, seeks to institutionalize the observance of the holidays from December 25
— January 1 as special non-working days. To make up for the two days that are
normally working days and for the protection of the business sector, it is
suggested that any two Saturdays in the month of December but before
December 25, at the option of the employee, be considered as working days.

Representative

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 880

Introduced by Hon. Benhur B. Lopez Jr.

AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER 25-31 AND JANUARY 1
AS SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS

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

SECTION 1. The eight (8) working days from December 25-31 and January
1 shall be observed as non-working holidays. For this purpose, any two Saturdays
in the month of December and before December 25 shall be considered regular
working days.

SECTION 2. This Act shall takes effects fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,