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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

__Introduced by Rey resentative Rufus B. Rodriguez _

3778

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

As people go about their daily lives, seldom do they stop to think about the person
who collects garbage or the one who directs traffic on the streets. That is until the garbage
piles up or the traffic grinds to a halt

Only then do we realize that those persons, however lowly, their work may be,
regularly provide us with basic services which make our lives much easier. The garbage
collectors, traffic enforcers, street sweepers and similar government employees who provide
the citizenry with various kinds of services that make our lives a little less stressful and more
enjoyable persevere in their work even under circumstances which put their health and

safety at risk

if only to show our gratitude to these seffiess government employees. it is but just to
compensate them for the dangers and risks their work exposes them to by providing them
hazard pay. Hence, this bill

This bill seeks to provide hazard pay of Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per
month to local government employees whose work entails risk or danger to their health and
safety. These employees shall be entitled to hazard pay regardless of the status of their
employment.

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


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus §

3778

. Rodriquez

House Bill No.

AN ACT
MANDATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO GRANT HAZARD PAY OF TWO
THOUSAND PESOS (Php2,000.00) PER MONTH TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES WHOSE WORK ENTAILS RISK OR DANGER TO THEIR HEALTH AND
SAFETY

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

Section 1. All local government units are hereby mandated to grant hazard pay amounting to
Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) per month to local government employees whose work
entails risk or danger to their heatth and safety such as garbage collectors. traffic enforcers
and street sweepers. These employees shall be entitled to hazard pay regardiess of the
status of their employment

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Interior and Local Government shall, within sixty (60) days after the
effectivity of this Act, issue rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

370
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No less than the Almighty God mandates every child to "Honor your father and mother,
that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God is giving you."' This
was re-echoed by the Apostle Paul in his epistle to the Ephesians, thus: “Honor
(esteem, value as precious) your father and your mother (and be respectful to them) —
this is the first commandment with a promise,”?

Deplorably, children of this generation seem to have lost touch of this basic moral
instruction. Some children mistreat their parents as though they were their peers.
Some dishonor their parents by ignoring their instruction and counsel. Some bring
shame or disgrace on their parents by getting into various immoral deeds.

Hence, there is a need for an ethical reconditioning among the youth, short of a moral
renaissance. It is upon this premise that this proposed measure contemplates on
designating a month dedicated to pay homage to our parents. Through this month-long
celebration, all forms of values-formation toward the build-up of this virtue shall be
observed. Children will once again realize their innate and moral duty to honor and
respect their parents in the Lord for all eternity.

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

1 Exodus 20:12 Modern English Version (MEV)

? Ephesians 6:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 3700

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JANUARY AS NATIONAL PARENTS’ MONTH

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Parents’ Month Act.”

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared that the month of January be designated as the National
Parents’ Month.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ez

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Diligent college students deserve the accolade they get. It bears testimony to their hard
work, patience, determination, and many days of sacrifice. In recognition of their
exceptional academic feat, Latin honors are conferred them. They graduate, as may be
the case, summa cum faude or with highest distinction; magna cum faude or with great
distinction; and cum /aude or with distinction.

Such conferment highlights their commencement exercises and accords them their
moment to savor the fruits of their labor and trace their steps back and relish their
conscious and deliberate effort to excel in their studies. Such recognition reinforces
their positive values and affirms their victory. That moment will define the kind of
leaders they will be in their chosen realm.

By granting them monetary reward, their success is all the more accentuated and the
incentive sets a very positive precedence.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is most ¢ stly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Seasion
2

HOUSE BILL. NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING CASH REWARD TO RECIPIENTS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS OR
LATIN HONORS IN COLLEGE

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Cash Reward for Academic
Excellence Awardees Act.”

SEC 2. There shall hereby be granted cash reward to recipients of Academic
Excellence Award or Latin Honors on the occasion of their commencement exercises,
as follows:

Summa Cum Laude: P30,000.00
Magna Cum Laude: P20,000.00
Cum Laude: P10,000.00

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the 2020 appropriations of the Commission on Higher Education
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Rodriguez

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

Crime remains a major problem in our country. There have been numerous incidents
of robbery committed by groups or gangs. Under our Constitution, it is the prime duty of the
government is to serve and protect the people. However, in its pursuit of curbing crimes, it
has been the practice of the Philippine National Police to designate gangs or criminal groups
after their hometown, region, or religious or ethnic community. The examples of these
gangs are the notorious Waray Waray and Ozamiz robbery gangs.

This practice of designating gangs after the hometown or region where the suspected
members belong is very discriminatory and cast a bad reputation on the place or region as
well as to the whole population there who are not members of the gangs. The place
becomes notorious to the detriment and prejudice of its residents who are innocent.

This bill seeks to prohibit the Philippine National Police or any person from designating
gangs by their hometown, region, or religious or ethnic community.

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

RUFUS, DRIGURZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

juced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez _

House Bill No. 3810

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OR ANY PERSON FROM
DESIGNATING GANGS BY THEIR HOMETOWN, REGION OR RELIGIOUS OR ETHNIC
COMMUNITY

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. |t is hereby declared policy of the State to protect the
residents of community from the notoriety being cast to their place as a result of designating
gangs by their hometown or region by prohibiting the same.

Section 2. Prohibition on Designation of Gangs. The Philippine National Police or any
Person shall not designate gangs by their hometown, region, or religious or ethnic
‘community or anything which would stain the reputation or otherwise would cause prejudice
or result to the detriment of the innocent members of Place, region or ethnic or religious
community.

Section 3. Any person who would violate this Act shall suffer the penalty of prision
correccional.

Section 4. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act or any part thereof be
declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from the invalid ones.
shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 3263 _

Introduced by HON. VICENTE S.E. VELOSO Ill

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Third District of Leyte is composed of five (5) municipalities — Calubian,
Leyte, San Isidro, Tabango and Villaba. Despite its having 210,000 residents, there
is only one (1) Branch of Regional Trial Court (located in Calubian) in said District
which handles cases only for the towns of Calubian and San Isidro. Also, instead
of having their cases tried in next town Calubian, litigants from the Municipality of
Leyte have to travel to Leyte Second District's Carigara, which is two towns and
about 65 kilometers away.

On the other hand, litigants from Tabango and Villaba have to go to Leyte
Fourth District's Palompon in their pursuit for justice. Worse, in case of inhibition,
litigants from the Third District of Leyte have to travel either to Ormoc City or
Carigara, whose Regional Trial Courts are too far away from any of the
municipalities in the Third District of Leyte.

There is, therefore, a need to create another Regional Trial Court in the
Eighth Judicial Region, particularly, in the Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte.

Vas aae m

Representative, 3” District of Leyte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. gze3

Introduced by HON. VICENTE S.E. VELOSO

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

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

SECTION 1. An additional Regional Trial Court branch, to be stationed in the
Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte, is hereby created in the Eighth Judicial
Region.

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number for the newly-created
Regional Trial Court branch in the Eighth Judicial Region.

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

SECTION 3. Section 14 (i) of Batas Pambansa Big. 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 198", as amended, and all other laws, rules
and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed
or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. e2bs

Introduced by HON. VICENTE S.E. VELOSO III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed legislation seeks to establish a multi-purpose fishery
breeding farm and hatcheries in the Municipalities of Leyte, Calubian and Villaba,
Province of Leyte.

The agricultural areas in said municipalities are mostly devoted to rice, corn
and coconut production. While in the past, fishing was an alternative source of
income, the same, out of government neglect, can no longer be relied upon by
fishermen. Establishment of fish hatcheries, especially in these municipalities, has
become necessary.

Itis on the basis of the foregoing that approval of the bill is earnestly sought.

VICENTE S.E. VELOSO III
Representative, 3” District of Leyte

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
3264
House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. VICENTE S.E. VELOSO III

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-PURPOSE FISHERY BREEDING FARM
AND HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA, PROVINCE OF
LEYTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA),
multi-purpose fishery breeding stations and hatcheries for the production and
multiplication of fish and shellfish in the Municipalities of Calubian, Leyte, and
Villaba, all in the Province of Leyte.

SECTION 2. The BFAR-DA shall conduct continuing research and
experimentation on fish and shellfish culture, especially as they apply to local
conditions; and to discover new methods that will upgrade and enhance the quality
of fisheries production.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department of
Agriculture's programs the immediate establishment of the multipurpose fishery
breeding farm and hatchery herein mandated. Henceforth, funds for their operation
and upkeep of needed facilities shall be included in the General Appropriations
Act.

The local governments of the Municipalities of Leyte, Calubian, and Villaba,
Province of Leyte, shall set aside from any available local revenue such amounts
as may be appropriate to support the operation of the multi-purpose fishery
breeding farm and hatchery.

SECTION 4, The BFAR-DA shall promulgate the necessary implementing
rules and regulations to implement this Act within sixty (60) days from effectivity of
this Act.

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

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_» ” Republic of the Philippines
: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

‘hteenth Congress

First Regular Session

House Bill No: 3645.

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 2; Sorngei (2) mandates that “The state shall
establish and maintain a system of free public education in elementary and high school levels.”

Barangay Tibolo in the Municipality of Sta. Cruz is located in municipality called home by
‘one of the largest resident populations Province. It must be noted that transportation from this
barangay itself is only by motorized pedicabs or ‘habal habal.’ Likewise, only a small fraction ever
‘manage to go to high school due to high incidence of poverty as the same is mostly erop dependent
and have been frequently victim to our extreme tropical weather. And sadly, there have been recent
instances of criminality therein such as theft robbery and rape, causing untold psychological pressures
on the residents traveling the long aforesaid distances. Without any existing high schools, students are
forced to enroll somewhere else just to obtain secondary education, if ever at all

‘The nearest public high school therefrom is the Sta. Cruz National High school, A school in
the far Poblacion. However, apart from high costs of, education, the travelling distance from the
barangay to the city is roughly 100 kilometers making transportation expenses, board and lodging and
other related expenses additional expenditures to the eost of sending children to high school which
could hardly be afforded by parents who are mostly plain laborers.

Eurther, the aforesaid National High School is already cramped up with students coming from
different municipalities of Davao del Sur thus undeniable that the schoo! can no longer accommodate
anymore enrollees.

It is now morg timely than ever that Barangay Tibolo should have its own high school
through the enactment of this bill into law.

Itis for this reason that approval of this bill is earnestly sought

yi
MERCEDES C.@AGAS,



Republic of the Philippines
_ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
‘ Quezon City
4 Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No: 3645

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE TIBOLO NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL (FIRST- 4ND SECOND-YEAR LEVELS) IN BARANGAY TIBOLO,
MUNICIPALITY OF STA. CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR. ‘

Be it enacted by the Senaie and House.of ‘Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be created the Tibolo National High School (First and
Second Year Levels) at Barangay Tibolo, Municipality of Sta Cruz, Davao del Sur;

_ SECTION 2, Tibolo National High School (First and Second Year Levels) in the
* Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur shall be established under the direct supervision of
the Department of Education

SECTION 3, The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
KS FERRESSI

Republic of the Philippines * RECEIVE D aN
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 3680

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section | of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Likewise,
Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of
free education in the elementary and high school levels.

This bill proposes to create Tugbungan National High School in Barangay
Tugbungan, Zamboanga City, to be known as Tugbungan National High School.
Barangay Tugbungan is one of the largest barangays in the Second District of Zamboanga
City with a high number of elementary graduates produced annually. To pursue their
secondary education, these students need to travel to the nearby existing high schools,
Zamboanga City High School - Main (ZCHS ~ Main) and Talon-Talon National High
School (TNHS) located several kilometers from Barangay Tugbungan. Furthermore,
ZCHS-Main and MCLLNHS are already overpopulated and congested.

This measure aims to fulfill the Constitutional guarantee, giving Zamboanguenos
education more accessible and at the same time decongesting the overpopulated national
high schools in the area.

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

MANUEL JOSE
Representative, 2 District;


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,_3680

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE

AN ACT
SEEKING THE CREATION OF TUGBUNGAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY TUGBUNGAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY

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

SECTION 1. The Tugbungan National High School, in Barangay Tugbungan,
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a national high school.

SECTION 2. The Tugbungan National High School, shall offer general
secondary education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth
with all necessary skills and knowledge for them to be ready in facing the life challenges.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Tugbungan National High School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 3078

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JUMEL ANTHONY I. ESPINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Mangatarem District Hospital in the Municipality of Mangatarem, Province of
Pangasinan has seen its admission of patients increase through the years. To date, their
admission rate is from 80 to 130 patients, well beyond its capacity. The hospitals patients
come from a lot from the marginalized sector of the province as well as from nearby

provinces.

This proposed measure would increase the bed capacity of the Mangatarem District
Hospital from the present 25 bed capacity to 50 bed capacity in order to accommodate the
increasing number of constituents being served.

With the urgeney of addressing the said need, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

5 ‘ANTHONY I. ESPINO
2™ District of Pangasinan



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. od

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JUMEL ANTHONY I. ESPINO.

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE MANGATAREM DISTRICT
HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANGATAREM, PANGASINAN FROM
TWENTY-FIVE (25) TO FIFTY (50) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION |. red bed cap: the Mangatarem District Hospital in the
Municipality of Mangatarem, Province of Pangasinan is hereby increased from Twenty-five

(25) to fifty (50) beds.

SECTION 2. The nee rer of Health shall inclbae) in its program the effective
plementation of this Act, ing of al General
ppropriations Act_

cluded in.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen {15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulatiom

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 3349

Introduced by Representative SARAH JANE I. ELAGO - Kabataan Party-list

AN ACT
GRANTING THE APPROPRIATE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY TO
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742 OR THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM ACT
OF 2015

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

SECTION 1. Section 16 of Republic Act No. 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act
of 2015, shall be further amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 16. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. - (a) All Sangguniang
Kabataan officials in good standing, whether elected or appointed, shall, during their
incumbency:

XXX

(7) BE ENTITLED TO APPROPRIATE CIVIL SERVICE
ELIGIBILITY, PURSUANT TO RULES AND REGULATIONS ISSUED BY
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.”

SECTION 2. Implement Rules and Regulations. - The Civil Service Commission, shall
within ninety (90) days from the enactment of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional
or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full
force and effect.


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SECTION 4. Repealing Cause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations and
administrative regulations or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO."

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In Manila, there is concerted effort to ban use of plastic bags. It should be so in other
cities or places.

It is so since the trash thrown into Manila Bay or the Pasig River, for that matter, is of
plastic stuff or are in fact, single-use plastic shopping bags from grocery stores,
convenience stores, drug stores, delicatessens or similar marketplace.

Plastic does not disintegrate and is non-biodegradable. Plastic is dumped everywhere
especially in bays, lakes, rivers or in the open seas even.

When found in the environment, plastic can harm wildlife, fish and birds and could cause
their death. It is much of a menace in the natural world inhabited by humans as well.

Boats, ships or ocean-bound vessels could be potential victims of maritime disasters
caused by plastic materials underneath our seas, bays, piers, harbors, or wharves and
soon.

It is not as if there were no alternative to plastic shopping bags like bags made of paper
although initially it may entail additional costs on the part of the owners of retail stores.

This bill attaches higher premium to the environment and the lives that it can save with
an environment free from plastic waste.

Hence, the swift approval of this bill is most e


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
3537
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AT GROCERY
STORES, CONVENIENCE STORES, DRUG STORES, DELICATESSENS OR SIMILAR
MARKETPLACE IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Plastic Bags Ban Act.”

‘SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the State to protect and advance
the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony
of nature

SEC. 3. Ban. — It is hereby banned the use of single-use plastic shopping bags at grocery
stores, convenience stores, drug stores, delicatessens, or similar marketplace and violations
thereof shall be meted appropriate fines or penalties as a competent court may prescribe.

SEC. 4. Appropriation. — The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources shall immediately include in the agency's program the operationalization of this Act,
the funding of which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act on the year of its
enactment and every year thereafter.

SEC. 5. Implementation. - The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of
this Act.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette
or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3164

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Pinamungahan-San Fernando Road in the Municipality of
Pinamungahan in the Province of Cebu from a provincial into a national road and
provide funds for its improvement, repair and maintenance.

The road starts from the town of Pinamungahan and stretches to the South Poblacion of
San Fernando. Constituents and inhabitants, various sectors of the community be it on
business, family and employment are all dependent on the use of this particular road.

It not only serves as a passageway for personal and family convenience but most
especially a trade and business route. It is the connecting access road to other adjacent
barangays in the mountain and hill lands. Farm crops and products from western towns
are preferably travelled on this route bound to Cebu City.

The conversion from a provincial into a national road will certainly hasten entry and exit
of motorists from the town of Pinamungahan to San Fernando and, vice- versa. Hence,
the passage of this Bill is of urgent concern primarily because of the large number of
riding public and stakeholders benefiting from its use.

In view of the foregoing, approval hereof is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._3164

Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PINAMUNGAHAN AND SAN FERNANDO ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PINAMUNGAHAN, PROVINCE OF CEBU FROM A PROVINCIAL
TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THREFOR

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

Section 1. The Pinamungahan— San Fernando Road in the Municipality of
Pinamungahan, Province of Cebu is hereby converted into a National Road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Howe Buna. __ 2201

Introduced by Rep. Manuel “Way Kurat” E. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On an annual basis, local government units, through duly enacted council
resolutions and other administrative requirements, formally request the Office of the
President for a presidential proclamation to declare their founding anniversaries as
special non-working holidays. This tedious process requires considerable time and cost
particularly from the LGUs’ end. In their effort of making sure that Malacafiang comes
up with the issuance in time for the annual celebration, even the representation of other
government offices is invoked, including those of district Representatives.

This measure saves the LGUs and the Palace the trouble of going through this
yearly predicament and superfluity by automatically declaring the founding anniversaries
of local government units as special non-working holidays without the need for
presidential proclamations. It will likewise free the LGUs and their officials from any
administrative complications in case of failure to secure the presidential issuance

Approval of the bill is respectfully sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 3101

———_—

Introduced by Rep. Manuel “Way Kurat” E. Zamora

AN ACT.
DECLARING AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY THE RESPECTIVE
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF ALL MUNICIPALITIES, CITIES AND PROVINCES
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1, The respective founding anniversary of all municipalities, cities and
provinces throughout the country is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3462

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This measure is a re-filed version of House Bill 1929 that was approved by the House in the 17"
Congress.

At present, the Municipality of Villanueva in the Province of Misamis Oriental is widely
considered as the growing industrial hub of the province and arguably, even Northern Mindanao
as it has at least sixteen (16) medium to large scale industries.

Due to the said growing local economy of Villanueva and the influx of industrial plants, there is a
steady increase in the population of the Municipality. In line with this, there is a need to establish
a hospital in the area to ensure that the population is given adequate health care in the quickest
possible time especially during emergencies. ‘This is essential considering that Villanueva is 26
kilometers away from Cagayan de Oro City where the nearest hospitals are located.

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

Approved,

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HON. JU: ET. UY
2" Distri amis Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. Se

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) BED HOSPITAL OF THE NORTHERN,
MINDANAO DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLANUEVA,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE NORTHERN
MINDANAO DISTRICT HOSPITAL VILLANUEVA AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Beit enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established a twenty five (25) bed hospital of the Northern
Mindanao Medical Center in the Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental under
the supervision of the Department of Health to be known as the Northern Mindanao District
Hospital Villanueva.

SEC 2. The Local Government of the Municipality of Villanueva shall be responsible for the
location of the satellite hospital and the construction of the same.

SEC 3. The Secretary of Health and/or his duly authorized representative, in consultation and
coordination with the concemed officials of the local governments of Misamis Oriental, shall
formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and regulations necessary to carry
‘ut the purposes of this Act.

SEC 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs the
operationalization of the Northern Mindanao District Hospital Villanueva, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLt No, 3109

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 21° century has seen the rise of avant garde forms of songwriting so experimental
as to disregard accepted social norms and moral standards. Such songs contain
profanity and cuss words that offend moral senses. Unfortunately, they find their way
into radios that play them indiscriminately. Adults and children alike get to hear them
and such songs even become subjects of last song syndrome (LSS) or Involuntary
Musical Imagery (INMI) that stick to the mind long after they were played. Hence, they
become inveterate in the consciousness of people rendering the children misguided.

The State, thus, should outlaw songs containing profanity.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is mp



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3109

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING PROFANITY IN SONGS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Profane Song Act.”

SEC 2. It is hereby declared banned or prohibited for any person to compose or sing
any and all songs containing profanity.

SEC 3. Appropriate penalties for violation hereof shall be prescribed by the proper
government agency.

SEC 4. The proper agency shall issue pertinent rules and regulations to effectively carry
out the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.3698

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The tragic incident at the Resorts World Manila that claimed the lives of thirty-eight
people on June 2, 2017 baffles the mind. It is inconceivable how the fatalities
needlessly succumbed to suffocation or inhalation of smoke or toxic fumes from burning
objects. Had there been a smoke extraction/ventilation system, the victims could have
been saved.

Smoke extraction/ventilation system removes smoke and heat from a burning building
and keeps escape routes free of smoke. This mechanism can save lives inasmuch as
the majority of fatalities in fires are caused by smoke inhalation or suffocation and not
by the fire itself.

If we are to circumvent the occurrence of similar tragedies in the future, we cannot but
impose the installation of such life-saving mechanism.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No3638
Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION OF A SMOKE EXTRACTION/VENTILATION SYSTEM IN
EVERY MAJOR ESTABLISHMENT AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
‘THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Smoke Extraction System Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be installed a Smoke Extraction/Ventilation System in every
major establishment in order to prevent deaths due to inhalation of smoke or suffocation in
cases of fire outbreaks.

SEC. 3. Any person, natural or juridical, found to have violated the provisions of this Act
‘shall be penalized with a fine of not less than One Million Pesos (1,000,000.00) but not
exceeding Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) year but
not more than three (3) years, or both at the discretion of the court.

SEC. 4. If any part, section or provision of this Act shall be held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall remain in full force
and effect.

SEC. 5. All laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or other
issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby modified and
repealed.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18* Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3894

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Continuing Professional Development program was mandated and strengthened by
virtue of Republic Act no. 10912 which lapsed into law on July 21, 2016 and eventually paved
the way for guidelines and regulations for professionals. In essence, it was made a mandatory
requirement for the renewal of Professional identification cards by the PRC and each
professional is given three years to complete and eam the required units varying from a low of
15 units to as high as 120 for Certified Public Accountants.

In this regard, most of our Professional Regulation Commission registered and licensed
professionals are having a hard time to comply with the law as defined further in the Internal
Rules and Regulations last March 2017. They simply described the CPD as costly, unrealistic,
and ineffective due to the fact that the professional is looking for compliance rather than for
continuing professional development. There are reports of professionals having to travel to
various points of the country just to attend seminars and training courses that would earn them
only about one third of the required credit units, and in some cases, the overall cost, which
covers registration fees, airfare and accomodation, reach as high as Php 20,000.00 pesos. There
are also claims of some seminars and training courses turn out to be unrelated to the field of
expertise of attendees.

‘There is indeed a burden imposed upon our Filipino professionals most especially on our
minimum wage earners and Overseas Filipino Workers. While this representation agrees in
principle that continued growth and development must be observed by our Filipino professionals,
let not the law hamper the very essence and purpose of why it was created. While there are
efforts to temporarily relax the requirements of the said law, (PRC Reso 1146 series of 2019) the
effects of it are only on a temporary basis only.

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

LORNA C. SILYERIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3894

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO.

AN ACT REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016”

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

SEC 1. Title. Republic Act No. 10912 or the “Continuing Professional Development Act of
2016” is hereby repealed.

SEC 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules and regulation, and
‘other issuances or part thereof which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly

SEC 9, Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3419

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of provincial road linking the municipalities of Balindong
and Piagapo in Lanao Del Sur to the municipality of Pantao Ragat in Lanao Del Norte, into a
‘National Road.

At present, this provincial road is impassable due to its poor condition. The road is rough
and dusty during summer and pot-holed and muddy during rainy season affecting the economic
trade and progress among affected municipalities.

This road will serve as an access road and main thoroughfare to transport and market
agricultural products such as rice, corn, fruits and vegetables cultivated by local farmers from
distant areas of the municipalities of the two provinces: Lanao Del Sur and Lanao Del Norte. Thus,
it will contribute to the potential increase in economic activities and growth in tourism. This road
will also strengthen government linkages among these municipalities and nearby provinces.

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

REP. ANSARUDDIN Al iL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG
1 District, Lanao Del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3419

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE
MUNICIPALITIES BALINDONG AND PIAGAPO IN LANAO DEL SUR TO PANTAO
RAGAT IN LANAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the municipalities of Balindong and Piagapo in
Lanao Del Sur to the municipality of Pantao Ragat in Lanao Del Norte shall be converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. For funding purposes, the amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the
current general Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum may be necessary for the repair and
maintenance of the national road shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved
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House Bill No. 3679

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Likewise,
Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of
free education in the elementary and high school levels.

This bill proposes to create Putik National High School in Barangay Putik,
Zamboanga City, to be known as Putik National High School. Barangay Putik is one of
the large barangays in the Second District of Zamboanga City with a high number of
elementary graduates produced annually. To pursue their secondary education, these
students need to travel to the nearest existing high schools, Zamboanga City High School
- Main (ZCHS ~ Main) and Maria Clara L. Lobregat National High School (MCLLNHS)
located several kilometers from Barangay Putik. Furthermore, ZCHS-Main and
MCLLNHS are already overpopulated and congested.

This measure aims to fulfill the Constitutional guarantee, giving Zamboanguenos
education more accessible and at the same time decongesting the overpopulated national
high schools existing in the area.

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

MANUEL JOSE MDL IPE
Representative, 2" District Zamboanga City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3679
House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE

AN ACT
SEEKING THE CREATION OF PUTIK NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY PUTIK, ZAMBOANGA CITY

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

SECTION 1. The Putik National High School, in Barangay Putik, Zamboanga
City is hereby established as a national high school.

SECTION 2. The Putik National High School, shall offer general secondary
education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth with all
necessary skills and knowledge for them to be ready in facing the life challenges.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Putik National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

APPROVED.