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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B, Rodriguez

427

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that:

The State shall promote physical education and
encourage sports programs, league competitions, and
amateur sports, including training for international
competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert
citizenry

Involvement in sports is very important for everyone specially the children. It helps in
strengthening and toning the muscles and bones in the body. It teaches kids the importance
of team works and they learn to work in groups at an early age and hopefully they can use it
when they actually start working and start to build relationships.

Also, sports make people mentally strong because it teaches about success and
failure which is an important life lesson. It build confidence and enhances the decision
making process of individuals.

Aside from these, participating in sports is a very constructive use of time instead of
just lounging around which could sometimes leads children and even adults to the use of
prohibited drugs.

‘As such, it is important for a city to have a sports complex where its citizens can
actively participate in different sports programs and where they can spend their free time
constructively by working out, building relationships and improving one's personal health,

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

RUFUS B. ROD! EZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No, 427

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS COMPLEX IN CAGAYAN DE ORO
CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - It is the policy of the State to promote physical
education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports,
including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry

SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hereby authorized to
construct a sports complex in Cagayan de Oro City, consisting of an air-conditioned
gymnasium, a basketball court, and training centers for various sports. The sports complex
shall have a seating capacity of 10,000 persons

SEC. 3. The amount of Five Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000) is hereby
appropriated from the annual budget of the DPWH as provided by the General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 716

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH LASAM LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of the Cagayan Valley Medical
Center (CVMC) from five hundred (500) to one thousand (1,000) beds.

It was in 1998 that the then Cagayan Valley Regional Hospital was converted
into the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) by virtue of RA 8599, with a five
hundred (500) bed capacity.

Since then, the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has been the only
tertiary, teaching and training hospital in Region Il. It accommodates all patients
throughout the region including nearby provinces.

The CVMC currently utilizes 843 beds and daily caters to an average of about
89 admissions, 454 out-patient consultations and 143 emergency admissions.
According to the CVMC, there were 16,155 hospital admissions for the first half alone
of 2018.

With this is mind, there is a pressing need to increase the Center's bed capacity
and improve its development plan to enable it to serve better and provide quality health
care for its patients.

This bill was previously proposed in the 17" Congress, and its approval in the
18" Congress is earnestly recommended



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __716

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH LASAM LARA

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE CAGAYAN VALLEY MEDICAL
CENTER (CVMC) IN TUGUEGARAO CITY, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN, FROM
FIVE HUNDRED (500) TO ONE THOUSAND (1,000) BEDS AND
APPROPRIATING FUND THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Cagayan Valley Medical
Center (CVMC) in Tuguegarao City, Province of Cagayan, is hereby increased from
five hundred (500) to one thousand (1,000) beds.

SECTION 2. The existing hospital facilities and professional health care
services of the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC), shall be correspondingly
upgraded to include the increase in the number of its medical personnel. The
Department of Health (DOH) shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The increase in the bed capacity of the Cagayan Valley Medical
Center (CVMC) from five hundred (500) to one thousand (1,000) beds shall be
implemented within the period of six (6) months to one (1) year from the approval of
this Act.

SECTION 4. The Department of Health (DOH), through its approved annual
budget, shall initially provide the necessary funding to support the increase in bed
capacity of the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC). The entire budgetary
requirements of CVMC for its operation and the upgrading of its facilities and services
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act the following year of its
enactment.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

860

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Ferdinand L. Hernandez

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE VENUE OF THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ACTION IN
LIBEL CASES AGAINST A COMMUNITY OR LOCAL JOURNALIST, PUBLICATION, OR
BROADCAST STATION

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under existing laws, the complainant or offended party, if he is a public officer, may file
a libel case in Manila, if his office is in Manila, against a journalist in Aparri or in Jolo. This
allows for harassment suits against journalists who are financially handicapped to answer cases
filed far away from their places of work.

This bill seeks to reduce the amount of harassment libel cases by requiring both the
criminal and civil actions against community or local journalists, publications, or broadcast

stations to be filed where such journalists, publications, or broadcast stations are.

Considering the rationale stated above, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 860

Introduced by Representative Ferdinand L. Hernandez

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE VENUE OF THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ACTION IN
LIBEL CASES AGAINST A COMMUNITY OR LOCAL JOURNALIST, PUBLICATION, OR
BROADCAST STATION

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

Section 1. - The criminal or civil action in cases of libel against a community or local
journalist, publication, or broadcast station shall be filed in the Regional Trial Court of the
province or city where the principal office or place of business of the community or local
journalist, publication, or broadcast station is located: Provided, That the civil action shall be
filed in the same court where the criminal case is filed.

The term “community or local journalist, publication, or broadcast station” refers to a
journalist or news medium that operates within a limited area of circulation or broadcast in a
city, province, or region, as defined under existing laws.

Section 2. Repealing Clause. ~ 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 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, _728

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of an additional building for the
Ormoc City Jail in Barangay Alta Vista, Ormoc, Leyte

The Ormoc City Jail is just enough to accommodate seventy nine (79)
inmates. Presently, however, it accommodates two hundred twenty (220) inmates.
The crowding causes discomfort for the inmates and makes them prone to the spread
of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and skin diseases. At worst, the
congestion may lead to jailbreak as the overpopulation is likely to cause friction
among inmates. Hi

The construction of a new building will not only allow the separate
accommodation of male and female inmates but will also certainly alleviate their
deplorable condition.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly ae

LU OD |


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 729

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL
BUILDING FOR THE ORMOC CITY JAIL IN BARANGAY ALTA VISTA,
ORMOC CITY, LEYTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, an additional building for the Ormoc
City Jail in Barangay Alta Vista. Ormoc City. Leyte.

SEC, 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriation for the Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology of the Department of Justice. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for the repair and maintenance of the building shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines Su ot a
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES x
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ #48

| Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is of vital importance that pregnant women take good care of themselves
to ensure their good health and that of their babies. Pregnant women should
always seek proper medical service before, during and after delivery.

Local health records show that mortality among mothers and infants are
much higher among mothers who did not undergo any pre-natal care or did not
seck medical assistance at time of delivery. Undetected illnesses of mothers
during pregnancy pose certain risk of complications that can lead to potentially
serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. These incidents usually
happen to rural and urban poor families.

‘The establishment of birthing center in every barangay nationwide will
address the medical needs of our pregnant women especially those whose family
income is below the poverty line.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

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LU@Y TORRES-GOMEZ



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 78

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BIRTHING CENTER IN
EVERY BARANGAY NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A birthing center is hereby established in every barangay
nationwide under the supervision of the Department of Health. Birthing centers
shall provide free medical services and assistance to pregnant women.

SEC. 2. The Center shall have the following personnel:

a. One (1) physician who is a bonafide member of the medical profession;
and

b. Two (2) midwives who shall have rendered at least two (2) years of
excellent performance appraisal for their service in any government hospital or

private health institution.


SEC. 3 ‘The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter,
such sum as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of
the birthing centers shall be included in the annual budget of the respective city
or municipality where the birthing centers are located. 7

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its

publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

458
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by HON, ELISA T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Palani Beach in the Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate is a tourist
attraction for its laid back and unspoiled beach front. It offers a relaxed and quiet
beach where one could be undisturbed from the hassle of life.

This bill would seek to declare the Palani Beach to be an eco-tourism zone for
its preservation and maintenance as a tourism site.

In view of the importance of this matter, we urgently ask for the passage of this
bill.

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HON. ELISA'T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP
Representative
2nd District, Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 458

Introduced by HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP

AN ACT
DECLARING THE PALANI BEACH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALUD,
PROVINCE OF MASBATE AS AN ECO-TOURISM ZONE,
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. State Policy — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote
sustainable tourism industry. Towards this end, the state shall rationalize all efforts
pertaining to environmental protection and make the tourism industry a major source
of livelihood and an avenue for the generation of employment. Henceforth, aggressive
measures seeking to restore the country’s share in the global tourism market shall be
consistent with the preservation of the existing ecosystem and natural environment.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — Pursuant to the declared policy of the State,
the Palani Beach in the Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate is hereby declared
as an eco-tourism zone.

SECTION 3. Eco-Tourism Master Plan — The Provincial Government of Masbate,
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of
Tourism shall jointly prepare an Eco-Tourism Master Plan for the Palani Beach in the
Municipality of Balud and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to be
implemented by the local government in coordination with concerned government
agencies.


SECTION 4. Appropriations — The Department of Tourism shall include in the
Department’s programs the amount necessary for the implementation of this Act, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
rules or regulations, and issuances contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall be effective fifteen (15] days following the

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _ 393

Introduced by Representative Luis “Jon-Jon” A. Ferrer IV

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create two additional branches of the Regional Trial
Court in the Fourth Judicial Region to be stationed in the City of General Trias,
Province of Cavite.

General Trias (formerly San Francisco de Malabon) is a first class
component city, and a lone district in the Province of Cavite. In the 2015
census, the population of the City of General Trias was 314,303 with a density
of 3,900 inhabitants per square kilometer. The increasing growth rate is brought
about by expanding industrial activities and the booming residential and
commercial subdivisions.

The influx of people as well as the corresponding economic growth
inevitably resulted in an increase of civil and criminal cases which slowed down
the rate of disposition of cases. The proposal to create two additional branches
of the Regional Trial Court in the City of General Trias seeks to address the
growing demand for the immediate resolution of these cases.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sou;

LUIS “J6x-Jon” A. FERRER IV


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__393

Introduced by Representative Luis “Jon-Jon” A. Ferrer IV

AN ACT
CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL
TRIAL COURT IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE
STATIONED IN THE CITY OF GENERAL TRIAS, PROVINCE OF
CAVITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION. 1. Two (2) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court
are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region to be stationed in the City of
General Trias, Province of Cavite.

SEC. 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers
for the newly created branches in the City of General Trias.

SEC. 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of Justice, shall immediately include in the program of the Supreme
Court the operationalization of the two (2) additional branches of the Regional
Trial Court in the City of General Trias. The funds necessary for the
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The funds shall be appropriated and released only upon the
actual organization of the courts and the appointment of their respective

personnel.


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SEC. 4. Section 14(e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended,
otherwise known as the “Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” and all other
laws, executive orders, and rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
this Act are hereby amended or modified accordingly.

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

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

ENED
JUL 04 2019

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 498

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of Four (4) Mountain Barangay Road
Sections within the First Congressional District of Cebu City to National
Roads.

The conversion of these four (4) Mountain Barangay Road Sections of
Talamban-Lusaran Road; Lusaran-Adlaon-Taptap Road; Pit-os-Guba-Sirao
Road; and Agsungot-Guba Road to National Roads will greatly help the
farmers in transporting their agricultural products from their farms to the
different markets and trading centers in the City of Cebu and other
neighboring cities and municipalities. The barangays traversed by these
Road Links are considered the vegetable and flower basket of the City of
Cebu

Other Agencies like the Department of Agriculture, the Department of
Health, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the
Department of Tourism and the Philippine National Police will also benefit
from this conversion as they will have also an easy access to these mountain
Barabbas to implement their respective programs for the upliftment of the
people in these areas as these roads will then be properly maintained by the
Department of Public works and Highways after its conversion.

In view of the foregoing, approval of the proposed measure is earnestly

requested.

RAULM. DEL MAR



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 498

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE FOUR (4) BARANGAY ROAD SECTIONS OF
TALAMBAN ~ LUSARAN ROAD, LUSARAN - ADLAON - TAPTAP ROAD,
PIT-OS - GUBA - SIRAO ROAD, AND AGSUNGOT - GUBA ROAD WITHIN
THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF CEBU CITY TO NATIONAL
ROADS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The following mountain barangay roads within the First
Congressional District of Cebu City are hereby converted into national
roads:

(a) Talamban - Lusaran Road (from Junction Gov. Cuenco Ave. to
Lusaran Bridge in Barangay Lusaran);

(b) Lusaran - Adlaon - Taptap Road (from Junction Talamban -
Lusaran Road to Transcentral Highway in Barangay Taptap);

(c) Pit-os - Guba - Sirao Road (from Junction Talamban — Lusaran
Road to Junction Transcentral Highway in Barangay Sirao); and

(d) Agsungot - Guba Road (from Junction Talamban — Lusaran Road
in Barangay Guba).


SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in its program the improvement, maintenance and
repair of the aforementioned roads, the funding of which shall be included
in the Annual General Appropriations Act following the approval of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

497

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached Bill seeks the construction of a circumferential road
from Cebu City’s first district (North) to the second district (South).

Current economic activities in Cebu put in sharp focus the
development potentials of the City of Cebu and Metro Cebu, towards making
it a prime growth center and more. This kind of potentials and this kind of
development, however, give rise to some areas of concern. With Cebu City’s
and Metro Cebu’s projected growth, even the construction and improvement
of basic infrastructures, roads, bridges and flood control facilities in selected
areas to alleviate the serious traffic situation now obtaining will not be
adequate in the near future, given the increasing and widening areas of
traffic.

It may be stressed that this Bill passed on third and final reading in
the House of Representatives during the Seventeenth Congresses but was
not approved by the Senate, for lack of time upon congressional
adjournment.

Thus, it is for the above cited reasons that the construction of a
circumferential road is necessary in order to improve the transport and

traffic situation in Cebu City and Metro Cebu.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

497

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD
FROM THE FIRST DISTRICT (NORTH) TO THE SECOND DISTRICT
(SOUTH) OF CEBU CITY

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 Public Works and Highways (DPWH) a circumferential road
from First District (North) to the Second District (South) of Cebu City.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking and
completing the feasibility study and detailed engineering for this project and
other activities related thereto shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, the Secretary of DPWH shall include
in the Department's program the construction of said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual GAA.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 23

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangays, being the administrative division and local government units, are the forefront
of government service. Given that barangays are more accessible and closer to homes and
workplaces, the government claims the extension of service hours of these local government units
and its officials, with the expectation of functioning above and beyond the normal servi
people

s to the

The objective of this bill is to increase the benefits of barangay officials given that they will

become more proactive during the twenty-four (24) hour work that they will be providing for the
people

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EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 23

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A), SECTION 393, CHAPTER IV, TITLE I, BOOK HL OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED,
INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS

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

SECTION 1. Paragraph (a),Section 393, Chapter IV, Title 1, Book III of Republic Act No.
7160, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. -

(a) Barangay officials, including barangaytanods and members of the
Iupongtagapamayapa, shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such other
emoluments ax may be authorized by law or barangay, municipal or city ordinance in
accordance with the provisions of this Code, but in no case shall it be less than [One
thousand pesos (P1,000.00)]_ TWENTY PERCENT (20%) ABOVE THE
MINIMUM WAGE RATE PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for th
punongbarangay and [Six hundred pesos (P600.00)] THE MINIMUM WAGE
RATE PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the sangguniangbarangen
members, barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary: Provided, however, That the
annual appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary
limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book II of this Code;

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SEC. 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or administrative
regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified
superseded or repealed accordingly

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official
Gazette or at least three (3) newspapers of national circulation.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Sestion,

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to include values formation as a separate subject in theelementary and
secondary curricula.

In 2002, the Department of Education adopted a restricted Basic Education Curriculum in
the elementary and secondary level which integrates values development in all learning areas in
the core subjects of Filipino, English, Mathematics and Science. MAKABAYAN was also added
to the elementary and secondary curricula to enable the student to process and synthesize a wide
range of skills and values. This subject covers civics and culture, values and creative expressions.

By adding a separate subject in values formation and not just integrating it in the core
subject, it is hoped that the teacher’s effort in developing desirable values among students will be
strengthened. Good manners, right conduct and values such as truth and justice, liberty and human
dignity, democracy and love of country will therefore be included among the students early on in
life.

To ensure that students develop proper values, attitude and knowledge to enable them to
think critically and act creatively for personal, community and national development, it is
imperative to include a continuing subject in values formation in the elementary and secondary
curricula.

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._721

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
INCLUDING VALUES FORMATION AS A SEPARATE SUBJECT IN THE
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CURRICULA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A separate subject on values formation shall be included in the curricula of
all elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines to ensure a continuing values education
for personal, community and national development for all students.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall prepare all the materials and textbooks for
teaching the subject provided in this Act and shall issue the necessary rulesjand regulation for the
effective implementation of this Act. a

SEC.3, The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act in public schools shall

be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for its continuous implementation shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.
SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in Bh Gazette
or in two (2) national newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 861

Introduced by Representative Ferdinand L. Hernandez

AN ACT CREATING A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “LTO LICENSING CENTER
OF POLOMOLOK”, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a Regular LTO District Office in the municipality of Polomolok,
South Cotabato.

From 2013 to 2017 the number of transactions per year has increased from 20,446 in 2013,
to 63,642 in 2017. The number of licenses issued increased from 2,333 in 2013, to 6,282 in 2017.

The creation of regular plantilla positions in the proposed Regular District Office will
help raise the morale and productivity of the workforce, and make it more responsive to the
needs of the district.

Finally, the creation of a new Regular District Office necessarily entails the procurement
of sufficient modern equipment which shall help it deliver its services more efficiently,
conveniently, and safely to the huge number of its clients.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

861
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Ferdinand L. Hernandez

AN ACT CREATING A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “LTO LICENSING CENTER
OF POLOMOLOK”, 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. A Regular District Office in the Municipality of Polomolok, South Cotabato is
hereby created, to be known as the “LTO Licensing Center of Polomolok”.

Section 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the department's
programs the operationalization of a Regular LTO District Office in the Municipality of
Polomolok, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriation of the existing LTO Polomolok Extension 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 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such rules and regulations
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect after 15 days following the completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette, or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 875

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOHN REYNALD M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Navotas Fish Port Complex, the largest in Southeast Asia, is the
Premier fish center of the Philippines. After over 40 years since its
inauguration in 1976, nevertheless, its facilities now truly require rehabilitation
and upgrading

This measure mandates the much-needed improvement, rehabilitation,
modernization of the Navotas Fish Port Complex. The measure is aimed at
improving the capacity and the services of the First Port in order to meet
requirements of the Philippine fishing industry, thereby continually benefitting
the economy and the people, and Promoting the security and stability of our
domestic food supply.

The passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

4,
soph neni M. TIAyEco


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__875

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOHN REYNALD M. TIANGCO.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, REHABILITATION, AND
MODERNIZATION OF THE NAVOTAS FISH PORT COMPLEX

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

Section 1. To improve its facilities and services, and continually meet the
requirements of the Philippine fishing industry, the Navotas Fish Port Complex
shall be improved, rehabilitated, and modernized. The Philippine Fisheries
Development Authority (PFDA) is mandated to carry out the implementation of
this Act.

Section 2. The Department of Agriculture shall include in the National
Government annual budget of expenditures the necessary funds for the
improvement, rehabilitation, and modernization of the Navotas Fish Port
Complex based on a study and development plan to be carried out by the
PFDA for the implementation of this Act.

Section 4. The improvement, rehabilitation, and modernization of the Navotas
Fish Port Complex shall be fully completed within five (5) years from the
effectivity of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 894

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert the city road, Gregorio Del Pilar Street, traversing
Barangay Parang and Barangay Marikina Heights in the Second District, City of
Marikina, into a national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and accessibility of
the people, thus, opening a horizon of economic possibilities, business opportunities
and better employment. Roads which have been established need to be maintained and
repaired when necessary to assure that their purposes are fully served.

By converting Gregorio Del Pilar Street into a national road, it would transfer the
responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through the Department
of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of the city government
earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to more important projects and
programs of the city government.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality of life of
the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility, and convenience by
means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city government to reallocate its
funds for the creation of the better projects in furtherance of the same.

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

LUz 4. QUIMBO
epresentative
2nd District, Marikina City


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 694

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

AN ACT CONVERTING GREGORIO DEL PILAR STREET TRAVERSING BARANGAY
PARANG AND BARANGAY MARIKINA HEIGHTS IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY
OF MARIKINA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Gregorio Del Pilar Street traversing Barangay Parang and Barangay
Marikina Heights in the Second District, City of Marikina is hereby converted into a
national road.

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

SEC 3. 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. _93

Introduced by: REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As the population of the Province of Samar increased significantly in the past years, the
need for direct government service delivery has also magnified. Among the many necessary
government services that the People of Samar clearly need is an office to accommodate their
travel and foreign affairs needs. As of today, the residents of the province still have to suffer
through hours of travel in order to apply for or renew their passports in Tacloban, Cebu or, in
the case of some dire need, Metro Manila.

‘To ameliorate the situation, it is proposed that a new extension office of the Department
of Foreign Affairs be established in Calbayog City. The extension office shall operate as a sub-
regional hub and allow the population of Samar and Northern Samar to access the services of
the DFA without much difficulty.

For the aforementioned reasons, the undersigned submits this bill again for the
consideration of this august body. This bill was first filed during the 17th Congress.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL Ni 93

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO

AN ACT CREATING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN CALBAYOG CITY, SAMAR PROV! AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR:

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

Section 1. An extension office of the Department of Foreign Affairs shall be created in
Calbayog City, Samar Province. The extension office shall serve as the sub-regional hub for
the Provinces of Samar and Northern Samar, and provide services for the residents of the
aforementioned provinces.

Section 2. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs shall include in the Department's programs the
operationalization of the regular extension office in Calbayog City, the initial funding of
which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the satellite office located
in Calbayog City, Province of Samar. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
regular and continued operation of the DFA Extension Office shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its publication
in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 779

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V, COLLANTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the Taal Lake Circumferential Road to
Assemblyman Manuel Collantes to honor and pay tribute to the legacy of
Assemblyman Manuel Collantes, who served as a Diplomat, Minister of Foreign
Affairs and later on as Assemblyman for the Province of Batangas

Manuel Collantes is a man of integrity, morals and vision, a selfless leader
who committed his life in service of the Filipino. He was born and raised in
Tanauan City, Batangas. He earned his law degree from the Far Eastern
University in 1940 and passed the bar exam in the same year. He was a professor
in the same university teaching diplomacy, international law and parliamentary
practice.

It is fitting that this road be named after a man who espoused patriotism
and love of country, given that this road traverses one of the most beautiful areas
in the Philippines, the Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. Hence, the passage of this
bill is earnestly sought,

lian OC Clank


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18th CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 779

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V, COLLANTES,

AN ACT NAMING THE TAAL LAKE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO ASSEMBLYMAN MANUEL,
COLLANTES ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Naming of Taal Lake Circumferential Road. The Taal Lake

Circumferential Road is hereby changed to Assemblyman Manuel Collantes
Road,

SECTION 2. Department of Public Works and Highways. The Public
works and highways shall place the appropriate markers along Manuel Collantes
Road and issue the pertinent rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision
of this Act,

SECTION 3. Effectivity. This Act take effect immediately upon approval.

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

EIGHTEENTH (18) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 459

Introduced by HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks to convert the Barangay Tagpu - Alas ~ San Juan Road in the
Municipality of Mandaon, Province of Masbate into a National Secondary Road.

The road is a very important link from the Municipality of Mandaon to the
‘Municipality of Balud and traverses several barangays and leads to important trade routes.
The said road is likewise a viable alternate route from Mandaon to the City of Masbate and
considering that it is actually the shortest route going to the city. Butbecause of frequent
inadequacy of funds, its upgrading, rehabilitation and yearly maintenance by the local
government have become taxing and challenging as it would always drain the LGUs annual
appropriations.

There is therefore an urgent need to convert the said local road into a national
secondary road in order to improve its upkeep considering that it is a vital route and also for
it to be properly maintained by the national government for the benefit of our constituents.

Passage of this bill is therefore prayed.

ify ae
HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP
Representative
24 District, Masbate


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

EIGHTEENTH (18%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO.___ 499

Introduced by HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY TAGPU — ALAS ~ SAN JUAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MANDAON, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1.The Barangay Tagpu — Alas ~ San Juan Road, in the Municipality of
Mandaon, Province of Masbate is hereby converted in 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 aforementioned 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 papers of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

128

House Bill No.
Introduced by Hon. Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
41 District, Laguna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant a twenty percent (20%) discount on the travel tax to all senior
citizens (as defined under Republic Act 7432) and persons with disabilities (as
defined under Republic Act 7277).

Currently, government imposes a travel tax with the following schedule under
Presidential Decree 1183 as amended:

First Class Passage Economy Ciass
Passage
Full rate Php 2,700 Php 1,620
Standard reduced rate Php 1,350 Php 810
Privileged reduced rate Php 400 Php 300

for OFWs dependents

To provide this additional benefit to our senior citizens and persons with disabilities,
immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ae

Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
1* District, Laguna


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 128

Introduced by Hon. Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
4* District, Laguna

AN ACT GRANTING 20% DISCOUNT ON TRAVEL TAX TO SENIOR CITIZENS
AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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 "Travel Tax Discount to Senior Citizens
and Persons with Disabilities Act".

Section 2. Pursuant to Section 73 of Republic Act 9593, the Tourism Infrastructure
and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) shall be the principal agency responsible for
the timely and appropriate collection of the travel tax.

Section 3. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities shall both be entitled to a
20% in the imposition of the travel tax.

Section 4. All law, executive orders, rules and regulations or any part hereof
inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. If any part or provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional and
invalid, such 18 declaration shall not invalidate other parts thereof which shall remain
in full force and effect.

Section 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete publication n the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever
comes earlier.

Approved.