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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3341

Introduced by Honorable Antonio F. Lagdameo, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare March 31 of every year as a special non-working
public holiday in the City of Panabo, Province of Davao del Norte.

Then mere baranggay of Magugpo, now known as Tagum City, Panabo became
a municipality on July 19, 1949 through Presidential Proclamation No. 236 issued by the
late President Elpidio R. Quirino. Panabo was converted into a component city by
virtue of Republic Act No. 9015 which was ratified by the residents in a plebiscite held for
the purpose on March 31, 2001.

To allow the people of Panabo City to celebrate this historic event of their cityhood
with appropriate ceremonies and activities that will promote brotherhood and
camaraderie among the fellow residents, this bill seeks to declare March 31 of every
year as a special non-working holiday.

The celebration will not only serve as an opportunity to boost Panabo’s
agricultural and industrial products and help its local government realize its vision of
becoming an agro-industrial gateway but also to entrench the growing recognition of
Panabo City as the banana capital of Davao del Norte, and prove its claim as home to the
finest bangus in Mindanao. It will also be a felicitous occasion to display the innate
ability of the people of Panabo City in music, arts, athletics and their significant
contributions to Panabo’s development and rich culture.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is highly recommended.

ANTONIO F. La lchoXe


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. 3341

Introduced by Honorable Antonio F. Lagdameo, Jr.

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 31 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF PANABO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL
NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS “PANABO CITY DAY”

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

SECTION 1. March 31 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
public holiday in the City of Panabo, Province of Davao del Norte, to be known as
“Panabo City Day.”

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

First Regular Session

House Bill No, S651

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our Constitution mandates the inculcation of patriotism and nationalism by the
appreciation of our historical development, While Philippine history by its national scope and
coverage is being taught in our schools, our localities are also rich in their respective historical
experiences that need to be widely introduced and oriented to their local population in order that
the national historical experiences under the same national pride and prestige can easily be
assimilated, thus, the most effective means of achieving this purpose is through the educational
system with emphasis that every local school, in teaching national history, should also be
teaching the history of its locality,

As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.__ 3651

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
INTEGRATING LOCAL HISTORY IN THE TEACHING OF PHILIPPINE
HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE INTO THE CURRICULUM OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Local History Act of 2013”,

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. \t is the declared policy of the State to foster the
preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of the Filipino national culture. Towards this
end, the Government shall endeavor to impress upon the minds of Filipino children the rich
cultural and historical heritage of their own native place to allow them to appreciate the legacy of
their ancestors and to enable them to understand the present and to empower them to face the
future; and in general, to foster their sense of nationalism and patriotism.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall refer
to and/or mean as hereunder defined:

a. “Local History” refers to the study of history, culture and geography of a political
subdivision where the public or private school is located.

SEC. 4. Integration of Local History in School Curriculum. The teaching of local
history shall be included as a mandatory and integral part of the curriculum in the teaching of
Philippine history in all schools.

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulation. The Department of Education will
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within sixty (60) days from
the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Representative Maximo B. Posie

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) —
Cugman - F.S. Catanico Road in Cagayan de Oro City from a city road to a national road,

Portions of the road which lead to a tourist site, the FS Catanico Falls, are presently
in poor condition and in dire need of repair and rehabilitation. City funds are not available for
its maintenance and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to tap other sources. With its
improvement, easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials for tourism,
commercial and industrial development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed funding
and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is eamestly requested.

RUFUS B. RO! EZ

Kha “i
MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr.

3995

House Bill No.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JCT. BUKIDNON CAGAYAN DE ORO ILIGAN ROAD (BCIR) —
CUGMAN - F.S. CATANICO ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

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

Section 1. The Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) ~ Cugman — F.S.
Catanico Road is hereby converted into a national road.

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

Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper
of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

57
HOUSE BILL No,_ 9197

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to change the nomenclature of the C-3 Road to President
Corazon C. Aquino National Highway in honor of the first female president in Asia

Renaming the C-3 Road is but a fitting honor and salutation to a distinguished
stateswoman regarded by many as the “Mother of Philippine Democracy.” The
legacy of the late President Cory Aquino is not limited to being the most prominent
figure in the 1986 People Power Revolution which toppled the Twenty-one (21) year
authoritarian rule of President Ferdinand Marcos, but also extends to her remarkable
contributions that resulted to profound constitutional and political reforms, which
include among others: the ratification of the 1986 Constitution emphasizing civil
liberties, human rights and social justice, the enactment of Comprehensive Agrarian
Reform Law redistributing agricultural lands to tenant-farmers from landowners, the
Family Code of 1987 reforming the civil law on family relations, the Administrative
Code of 1987 reorganizing the structure of the executive branch of the government,
and the Local Government Code of 1991 decentralizing administrative powers to
local government units, the reorganization of the membership of the Supreme Court
to restore its independence and, treating the presence of United States military
forces in the Philippines as an affront to national sovereignty and ordering the United
States military to vacate US Naval Base Subic Bay and Clark Air Base.

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

GARR’ ERICE
2S<__Representative
2" District Caloocan City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ms
House BILL No, 816

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT
RENAMING THE C-3 ROAD SPANNING FROM NAVOTAS TO SAN JUAN AS
“PRESIDENT CORAZON C. AQUINO NATIONAL HIGHWAY”

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

SECTION 14. The C-3 Road spanning from Navotas City to San Juan City
shall hereinafter be known as President Corazon C. Aquino National Highway.

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

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

Approved,
‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

Representative Maximo B. ee Jr.

House Bill No. 82.28
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 26 of the Constitution provides that: “the State shall
guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, x x x as may be defined by
law.” Executive Order 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of the
Philippines, provides for the recruitment and selection of government employees.
Section 21 further provides that “opportunity for government employment shall be open
to all qualified citizens and positive efforts shall be exerted to attract the best qualified
to enter the service.”

Government invests heavily in education through state colleges and
universities. Hence, priority should be given to qualified honor graduates of public
‘schools in the recruitment of civil service personnel. This would also serve as an
incentive for students in government — funded schools to excel academically.

Considering the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly urged.

RUF! lipng.
MAXIMO. WE ex JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill Nog 22S

AN ACT
GRANTING PRIORITY TO HONOR GRADUATES OF STATE COLLEGES & STATE
UNIVERSITIES IN THE APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

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

SEC. 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Public School Honor
Graduates Priority Act.”

SEC. 2. Priority in Appointment. — In the appointment of civil service
employees, priority shall be given to honor graduates of state colleges and state
universities of the Philippines: Provided, that the employee possesses all the
minimum qualifications for the position as required by law

SEC. 3. Penalties. - In the exercise of its disciplinary authority, the Civil
Service Commission shall impose upon the concemed official or employee the
following administrative sanctions for any willful violation of this Act: (1) First Violation
= suspension of one (1) month without pay; (2) Second Violation — suspension of two
(2) months without pay; and (3) Third Violation and subsequent violations hereof —
‘suspension of six (6) months without pay.

SEC. 4, Rules and Regulations. — The Civil Service Commission shall
prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act. The Civil Service
Commission shall furnish the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of the
rules and regulations within ninety (90) days after approval of this Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to
or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3825

Introduced by Representative WESLIE T. GATCHALIAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to separate the Bagbaguin High School Annex from Dalandan National
High School ~ Bagbaguin Annex (DNHS ~ Bagbaguin Annex) and convert the high school annex
into a separate high school to be known as Bagbaguin National High School.

To date, the DNHS-Bagbaguin Annex has a complete curriculum for its secondary
course. It has a student population of more or less 1,300 students with almost 30 faculty and
staff members and presently headed by a school principal

The school is also complete in its facilities like computer room, activity center, and @
library.

It is intended to primarily serve the entire Barangay Bagbaguin with a population of no
less than 14,000 and a land area of 159 hectares in the City of Valenzuela,

The bill will also equitably access quality secondary education in the area and
decentralizing the management of the institution.

Foregoing considered, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3825

Introduced by Representative WESLIE T. GATCHALIAN

AN ACT

SEPARATING THE DALANDANAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL — BAGBAGUIN ANNEX, CITY OF VALENZUELA
FROM DALANDANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BAGBAGUIN
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. Separation and Conversion into a National High School - The
Dalandanan National High School-Bagbaguin Annex in Barangay Bagabaguin, City
of Valenzuela is hereby separated from the Dalandanan National High School and
converted into an independent national high school to be known as Bagbaguin
National High School.


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

Section 3. Appropriations — The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department’s program against the current year’s appropriation the
operationalization of the Bagbaguin National High School, the initial funding of
which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the Dalandanan
National High School-Bagbaguin Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the
date of its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 382 8

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to convert into a National Secondary Road the Senator Jose
Ozamis Street and Governador Anselmo Bernad Street in the City of Oroquieta, Province
of Misamis Occidental in Oroquieta City.

The Conversion of this national secondary road will greatly benefit not only my
constituents in the 1" District of Misamis Occidental but also the people in the
neighboring Provinces. This will ensure adequate funding for its improvement,
maintenance and repair. With an all-weather national road, development will be fast and
easy, mobility of people and of goods will be improved towards a progressive economy
of our country, Philippines.

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

aX 4 Py
HON.’ ORGE T. ALMONTE

Representative
1", District, Misamis Occidental


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3828

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T, ALMONTE

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SENATOR JOSE OZAMIS STREET AND GOVERNOR
ANSELMO BERNAD STREET IN THE CITY OF OQROQUIETA,
PROVINCEOF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY
ROAD, 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 Senator Jose Ozamis Street and Governor Anselmo Bernad
Street in the City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental is hereby converted into
a National Secondary Road.

SEC 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars 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 publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3580

HOUSE BILL

INTRODUCED BY: REP. MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Urdaneta Junction-Asingan Provincial Road, spanning a total distance of
16.58 kilometers, connects the municipality of Asingan to the city of Urdaneta, the
commercial and educational center of eastern Pangasinan. Being the most direct route
when traveling between the commercial centers of Asingan and Urdaneta, motorists often.
use this route and due to the increasing density of vehicles passing through this road, its
continuous use results to a constant need for reparations and maintenance.

With the agricultural sector playing a major role in the economic activity of the
municipality of Asingan, roads play an important role in the transportation of products
from this municipality to the other parts of the province. Inter-operability and effective
trade between Asingan and Urdaneta are vital for the economic progress of both localities

and of the entire province

This bill aims to convert the Urdaneta Junction - Asingan Provincial Road into a
national road. Given the province’s limited budget, allotting a significant amount for
maintaining the conditions of provincial roads such as this one depletes the province with
a considerable amount of money, an amount which could have been used instead in

funding other projects geared more towards social services.


Should the constant maintenance of this road be improperly handled due to a lack
in funding, this would result in a negative impact in both trade and travel between the two
areas. But by converting this road into a national road, all activities relating to its
maintenance, improvement, and repair can have its funding sourced through its inclusion

in the annual DPWH Budget.

Considering the above-mentioned statements, immediate approval of this bill is

earnestly sought.

sixth District, Pangasinan
Representative


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3580

HOUSE BILL Ne

INTRODUCED BY: REP. MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
iG THE URDANETA JUNCTION- ASINGAN PROVINCIAL ROAD
ING THE CITY OF URDANETA AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF
ASINGAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

Section 1, The Urdaneta Junction- Asingan Provincial Road, connecting city of Urdaneta
and the municipality of Asingan, Province of Pangasinan is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(OPWH).

Section 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3170,

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

‘This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Hinigdaan in the City of El
Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Iris in aid of the Department of Education's mandate to
implement the Basic Education Program throughout the country as mandated by Republic Act
9155 Governance of Basie Education Act of 2001) and Republic Act 10533 (Enbanced Basic
Education Aet of 2013) that ushered in the K-12 curriculum.

The measure directly responds to the education needs of the young people in Brgy, Hinigdaan and
the adjacent Barangays of San Francisco de Asis and Kalabaylabay in El Salvador City; Ti
in Alubijid town; and Awang and Bagocboe in Opol town.

Barangay Hinigdaan and its neighboring barangays comprise a service area where the needs for a
high school is acutely felt. ‘Ihe proposed Hinigdaan National High School will eventually absorb
the sizable number of elementary school graduates who are unable to pursue secondary education
because of the limited number of high schools in the vicinity, As a majority of the area’s families
ate poor, private education is a most prohibitive option for them.

‘This bill brings the State’s responsibility to provide its citizens access to education to practice in
the area stated above. ‘his is part of government's efforts toward knowledge and skills upgrading
to uplift community life to a new and relatively comfortable level

With the establishment of the National High School, the government will also bring more vigor to
the community life in Barangay Hinigdaan and the adjacent villages of El Salvador City

‘The immedia

passage of this bill is earnestly sought,

Approved



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3170

HOUSE BILL No.

LIET

Introduced by HON. JU

AN ACT.
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY HINIGDAAN,
EL SALVADOR CITY, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL,
‘TO BE KNOWN AS HINIGDAAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted hy the Senate and I louse of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. Uhere is hereby established, under

the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Hinigdaan, El
Salvador City, Province of Misamis Oriental, to be known as Hinigdaan National High School.

include in the
hool, the funding

ION 2. Appropriations. ‘Vhe Secretary of Education shall immediately
Department’s program the operationalization of the Hinigdaan National High $
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

ion shalll issue such rules and

SE

regulations as may be m

CTION 3. Implementation. ‘The Secretary of Edu
sary to carry out the purpose of this Act

SECTION 4, Ettectivity. ‘Vis \ct shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House sino, 33886

Introduced by Representative EMIL L. ONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to propose an Act Declaring the Day on which Chinese New Year Falls
Each Year as a Special Non-Working Holiday as a Sign of Goodwill and Amity between the
Philippines and China.

The clamor from the Chinese-Filipino community to enact a law declaring the Chinese
Lunar New year a non working holiday has gained traction. Holidays, coupled with government
mandated leaves, is presumed to improve morale, decrease employee turnover due to
packaged paid entitlements, reduction in absenteeism, and the promotion of work-life balance.

All over the world, various governments are also realizing the value of national non
working holidays, chiefly to improve local consumption in an effort to curb declining
economies. Non-working holidays boast of economic and sociological benefits. It quickly
translates to increases in domestic spending as well as providing Filipinos to promote a healthy
lifestyle. These activities create ripple effects on the various industries in the country. Increases
in domestic travel and purchase of local goods and services further amplify tourism revenues
and advances overall economic growth.

The passage of the Chinese Lunar new year as a non-working holiday will further the
goodwill and amity between China and the Philippines. Tourism activities, regardless whether
domestic or foreign, are known as a vital resource of income that fuels economic activities. And
these movements have a trickle-down effect to the various sectors and industries.

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

Representative, 2" district
Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3386

Introduced by Representative EMIL L. ONG

AN ACT
DECLARING THE DAY ON WHICH CHINESE NEW YEAR FALLS EACH EYAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY AS A SIGN OF GOODWILL AND AMITY BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND
CHINA.

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

SECTION 1. Every Chinese Lunar New Year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday throughout the entire Philippines.

SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations and other issuance
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. Gene

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE “PINGPING” I. TEJADA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Kabacan Land Transportation Extension Office into a
regular LTO District Office.

Realizing the growing complexity of the transport sector in this part of the country,
it is necessary to convert the said extension office into a regular district office to
effectively carry out the mandate of ensuring proper enforcement of land transportation
laws, rules and regulations and at the same time for local citizens to maximize the other
services offered by the Land Transportation Office such as registration of motor vehicles
and issuance of driver’s licertses.

With the passage of this Bill, the Land Transportation Office through its Kabacan
District Office can amply put into effect its basic function; the promotion of safety and
comfort in land travel.

Hence the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

A

JOSE “1 1. TEJADA
3" District, Ince of Cotabato


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. oz"

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE “PINGPING” I. TEJADA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE KABACAN LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
(LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE

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

Section 1. The existing Kabacan Land Transportation (LTO) Extension Office is
hereby converted into a regular Land Transportation District Office. For this purpose, the
Chief of the LTO, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Transportation
and Communications, shall formulate the rules and regulations (IRR) for the
implementation of this Act.

Section 2. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications, shall immediately
include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO District Office in
Kabacan, Cotabato, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s
appropriations of the Kabacan LTO Extension Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for the coritinued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual

General Appropriations Act.
Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,_ 3998

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This measure seeks to convert the city road, Lilac Street, traversing Barangay
Concepcion Dos in the Second District, City of Marikina, into a national road.

Roads are the lifeblood of economic activities as they facilitate the efficient
transfer of goods and services. However, it is vital that the established roads
are properly maintained and repaired, when necessary, to assure that their
purposes are fully served.

Lilac Street serves a booming economic hub in Marikina City as it is now lined
up with restaurants and other industries. However, it must be properly
maintained and regularly repaired due to frequent flooding in the area. And
although Lilac Street has been fostering economic growth, the local government
cannot shoulder the amount required to maintain it as it must equally provide
for the other needs of the city,

By converting Lilac 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 health,
education, and social protection programs of the city.

The conversion of Lilac Street is thus earnestly sought so we can sustain the
progress so far made by the area as well as allow the city government to
reallocate its funds for other socio-economic programs.

ROMERO "MIRO"'S. QUIMBO
Representative
nd District, Marikina City


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3998

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

AN ACT CONVERTING LILAC STREET TRAVERSING BARANGAY
CONCEPCION DOS 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. Lilac Street traversing Barangay Concepcion Dos in the Second
District, City of Marikina is hereby converted into a national road.

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

General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House BillNo. __ 3358
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro Iligan Road (BCIR)
— Corrales Street — North Divisoria Road in Cagayan de Oro City from a city road to a
national road.

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of expansion, repair and
rehabilitation to accommodate the ever increasing volume of vehicles using said road.
With its improvement, easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials
for commercial and industrial development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is eamestly requested

ian

MAXIMO/ IGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

No. 3358

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JCT. BUKIDNON CAGAYAN DE ORO ILIGAN ROAD (BCIR) —
CORRALES STREET - NORTH DIVISORIA ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO
ANATIONAL ROAD

House

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

Section 1. The Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) — Corrales
Street — North Divisoria Road is hereby converted into a national road.

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

Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BittNno.__ 3494

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the 2.85 kilometer GOVIC Highway in the Municipality
of Iba, Province of Zambales into a national road.

GOVIC Highway is a bypass road which serves as an alternate route for
commuters who wish to avoid traffic within the heart of the Municipality of Iba when
going to the northern towns of the Province of Zambales. While it serves its purpose to
decongest traffic in the Municipality of Iba, GOVIC Highway is poorly maintained. As it
has become a vital infrastructure in the transport of goods of farming communities of its
surrounding barangays and municipalities, the only viable solution to guarantee that
necessary fund for its maintenance and expansion is provided is by converting it into a
national road. The conversion of the GOVIC Highway into a national road will promote
ecotourism and socio-economic development not only in the Municipality of Iba but also
of the nearby municipalities in the 2" Legislative District of Zammbales.

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly sought.

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
resentative
District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO. 3494

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GOVIC HIGHWAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBA, PROVINCE
OF ZAMBALES INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Govic Highway in the Municipality of Iba, Province of Zambales with
a length of 2.85 kilometers is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation and maintenance of
the said road shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such
sum as may be necessary for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 3488

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the construction and operation of a modern mass transport system
that will bisect the costal municipalities of the 2™ Legislative District of Zambales and
connect them to the City of Olongapo.

The Province of Zambales is part of the W-growth corridor. While the rest of the
said growth corridor experience, as of late, rapid economic growth, Zambales remains a
laggard when it comes to economic development. The ecotourist potential of the
province remains to be tapped and infusion of capital and investment in infrastructure
are keys in the opening of the tourism treasure throve of Zambales.

In unlocking the key to the development and to boost of the tourism potential of
Zambales, a modern mass transport system is in order. This will enable tourists to
appreciate the panoramic view of the West Philippine Sea and the beautiful white sand
beaches along the coast of the province on the one hand and being awed by the lush
greenery of the mountain range that separates Zambales from the nearby provinces of
Tarlac and Pampanga on the other. In addition, the establishment of a mass transport
system will not only boost ecotourism in the province but will also greatly contribute in
linking Zambales to the Province of Pangasinan thereby making possible economic
interaction and rewing up financial growth of both provinces.

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly sought.

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
Répresentative
2" District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3488

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A MODERN MASS TRANSORT SYSTEM IN THE PROVINCE OF
ZAMBALES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a modern mass transport system which shall include
but not limited to a light rail transit or monorail system in the Province of Zambales that
shall be provided by the Department of Transportation and con imentest ons (DOTC).

SECTION 2. The National Economic and evelopment ‘Authority (NEDA) shall
endorse a modern mass transport system in the Province of Zambales for funding either
through a government guarantee via the Official Development Assistance (ODA) or
private sector participation under a Build-Operate-Tranfer (BOT) Scheme as a multi-
year project.

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The DOTC shall be responsible for the implementation and operationalization of
the modern mass transport system in the Province of Zambales including the feasibility
and detailed engineering studies and acquisition of site .

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines Y
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES /
Quezon City {3
\ j
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS }
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _3562

Introduced by Representative Giorgidi B. Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to reclassify certain lands of the public domain from timberland,
in several barangays within the jurisdiction of the Municipalities of Ramon, Echague,
and San Agustin in the Province of Isabela, totalling 8,165 hectares, more or less, into
alienable and disposable lands.

This will benefit farmers/ occupants/ settlers and families who for many years
have utilized the land for agriculture and their dwelling. These farmers / occupants are
participants of Integrated Social Forestry (ISF) .

In keeping with a meaningful agrarian reform and stewardship as mandated
under Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution , approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

wee : fame


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 356.2

Introduced by Representative Giorgidi B. Aggabao

AN ACT
RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN LANDS OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN FROM
TIMBERLAND, LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF RAMON, ECHAGUE,
AND SAN AGUSTIN, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, INTO ALIENABLE AND
DISPOSABLE LANDS.

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

1. SECTION 1. Certain lands of the public domain located in the following
barangays: Barangays New Planas and General Aguinaldo in the Municipality
of Ramon; Barangays Aromin, Salvacion, Magleticia, Mabbayad, Diasan,
Madadamian, Benguet and San Miguel in the Municipality of Echague;
Barangays Panang , Sinaoangan Sur and Salay in the Municipality of San
Agustin, with a total area of 8,165 hectares , more or less, are hereby reclassified
as disposable and alienable lands.

2. SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
shall issue the necessary implementing rules, regulations and circulars to

implement the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No, 3417

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1 District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING TUBUNGAN-SAN REMIGIO ROAD INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The road section covered by this bill is the Tubungan-San Remigio Road. It is a
barangay road that traverses from the town proper of Tubungan, Iloilo and
passes through several barangays of the Municipality, thence adjoins the Leon-
San Remigio Road which was conceptualized as a shorter route from the
Province of Iloilo to the Province of Antique.

This is a vital road section as it connects the town proper of Tubungan, lloilo and
at least twenty (20) barangays thereof, all of which produce sizable quantities of
agricultural products and farm animals, to the Leon-San Remigio Road. The
Municipality of Tubungan is a 4th class municipality and possesses an immense
production potential, Sadly, its agricultural economy has been denied opportunity
to reach its full potential, largely due to the lack of sustainable market. Thus,
upgrading and constant maintenance of this road section will invariably engender
an increased productivity considering that producers will have access to an all-
weather road network, thereby enabling them to conduct trade and commerce
not only in the nearby municipalities but also in the Province of Antique and
Boracay Island

This proposed measure is also premised on the plenary power of the Congress
of the Republic of the Philippines as enshrined in Section 1, Article VI of the
1987 Constitution of the Philippines, thus:


“Section 1. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the
Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of
Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the
provision on initiative and referendum.”

Broadly stated, the power Congress to legislate is all-encompassing, limited only
by our constitution. It appearing that there is no constitutional impediment
attending herein, the proponent respectfully prays that this proposed legislation
be given due consideration



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 3417

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1" District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING TUBUNGAN-SAN REMIGIO ROAD INTO.
A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

Congress assembled:

Section 1. The road section in the Municipality of Tubungan, Province of Iloilo
identified as Tubungan-San Remigio Road is hereby converted into national
road.

Section 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, issuances or any party thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bil No.__ 3914

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a Fishport in the City of Cabadbaran in the
Province of Agusan del Norte.

Fisheries and marine resources are among the main source of
livelihood for the people residing in coastal towns. The establishment of a
fishport in the City of Cabadbaran, the capital city and the seat of the
Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte is feasible because of its rich
marine resources. The said fishport is expected to stimulate the local
economy and will provide economic opportunities to the residents as this
will boost the economic activities as regards trading of fish and other marine
products.

The said fishport will play vital role in ensuring and strengthening the
food security program of the government. With the provision of venue and
infrastructure facilities for fish and marine products trading, it will be
suitable for fisherfolks, either local or from nearby towns and provinces, to
transport and distribute their harvest. The equipment of cold storage and
processing facilities in the fishport will help in stabilizing the market prices
and increase the quality of harvested marine products.

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

a M. AMANTE


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3914

House Bill No,

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN THE CITY OF CABADBARAN,
PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development
Authority (PFDA) a Fishport in the City of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan
del Norte.

Section 2. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall
formulate the rules and regulation necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act.

Section 3, The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the
Department's program the establishment of the said Fishport, the funding of
which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. The local
government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
revenues in an amount deemed for its operationalization.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.3348

Introduced by REP. MARIA LEONOR GERONA — ROBREDO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Pili in Camarines Sur has long celebrated the feast of
its Patron Saint, St. Raphael the Archangel every 24" of October. Being a major
event in the municipality, it is important that the citizens are given the
opportunity to fully participate in the significant events.

This event has never failed to foster and strengthen unity and camaraderie
among the people of Pili, and it is my intention to further and uphold this
tradition.

Considering the foregoing, utmost consideration and passage of this bill is
earnestly sought.

a

suamonon G. ROBREDO


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3848 —

Introduced by REP. MARIA LEONOR GERONA — ROBREDO

AN ACT COMMEMORATING THE 247 OF OCTOBER OF EVERY
YEAR HENCEFORTH AS NON-WORKING LEGAL HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PILI IN HONOR OF THE FEAST OF ITS PATRON

', ST. RAPHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL.

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

SECTION 1. Title, - This Act shall be known as “The Municipality of Pili
Day Act of 2013”

SECTION 2. The 24' of October of every year henceforth are hereby
declared as non-working legal holiday in the whole of Pili, Camarines Sur, to
commemorate the feast of its Patron Saint, St. Raphael, the Archangel.

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

Approved.