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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSP OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

5582
HOUSE BILL NO."

“XPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant civil service eligibility to all government-paid
personnel serving under non-permaneac status who have rendered at least twelve
(12) consecutive years of efficient service qualifying them for permanent
appoin!ments.

In recognition of their valuable input, this bill grants the eligibility to all
temporary workforce in the government serving under provisionary, temporary,
actual, job order appvintment and the like. I< shall have both retroactive and
owing all tho: e who have reached twelve (12) contiau
years of service prior to and after the passage oj this bill to apply for this privilege.
The civil service eligibility to be grante:i shall ix: commensurate to the actual service
and aptitude of the jersonnel, qualifying hum to a permanent appointment in his
current post or any other equivalent government position requiring eligibility.

Itis hoped that the passage of this measure will promote efficient government
service and dedication by providing leserving public servants the opportunity of
acquiring security of tenure and other benefits.

A similar version of this bill was ‘iled during the 17% Congress. Support for this
bill is ayain earnestly sought.

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AOE. MAYO | ‘Z. ALMARIO
Representative
24 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5582

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
GRANTING CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY TO GOVERNMENT-PAID PERSONNEL
WHO HAVE RENDERED AT LEAST TWELVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF
EFFICIENT SERVICE UNDER TEMPORARY STATUS

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

Section 1. All government-paid personnel holding non-permanent positions
under provisional, temporary, contractual, job order, and other similar
appointments, who have rendered at least twelve (12) continuous years of
efficient service may be granted civil service eligibility equivalent to the type of

service they have rendered.

All those who qualify for such eligibility may qualify as permanent
employees to their present positions or any other government position equivalent

in rank.

Section 2. Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Civil Service
Commission shall issue the implementing rules and regulations to carry out the

provisions of this Act.

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Section 3. All laws, decrees and executive orders inconsistent with this Act are

hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its

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

Approved. fi
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aN
Operon City. Ri FIV ED @|
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5167

Introduced by
Honorable Cristal L. Bagatsing

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING “OFW FAMILY HELP DESKS” IN ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNITS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XV, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that:

“The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation
Accordingly it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development.”

The family of the OFW, however, weakens when their parents were in abroad whose
real intention is to insure support and sustenance of their families.

Thus, this bill seeks to remedy the situation of such family by requiring heads of
local government units to create and establish OFW Family Help Desks addressing the
concems of families of OFW.

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

BAGATSING


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6?
HOUSE BILL No!

Introduced by
Honorable Cristal L.Bagatsing

An Act

ESTABLISHING “OFW FAMILY HELP DESKS” IN ALL LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNITS.

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “OFW Family
Help Desk Act.”

Section 2. Coverage. — This Act shall cover all families of Overseas
Filipino Workers (OFW), whether land-based, sea-based, documented or
undocumented.

Section 3. Creation of OFW Family Help Desks. - There is hereby
created an OFW Family Help Desks in the offices of all Provincial Governors,
City Mayors and Municipal Mayors. These offices shall attend to and provide
assistance to the families of Overseas Filipino Workers who are residents
within their respective territorial jurisdictions, to address the concerns or
problems in relation to employment of the OFW, and business and livelihood
opportunities of OF W family.


Section 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of the
(DILG) Department of Interior and Local Government in consultation with the
leagues of Provincial Governors, the City Mayors, and the Municipal Mayors,
the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Overseas
Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and other concemed agencies,
formulate the necessary implementing rules and regulations to effectively
implement the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days after its effectivity.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
issuances, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with any provision of
this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in any two (2) newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5114

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE IGSORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
IGSORO, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG# . INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE IGSORO INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Igsoro Elementary School in Barangay Igsoro,
Municipality of Bugasong in the Province of Antique to be known as the Igsoro
Integrated School.

Barangay Igsoro is located in the hinterlands in the Municipality of Bugasong. Its
location hinders the children’s access to secondary education. Thus, this bill seeks
to ensure that school children of Barangay Igsoro and neighboring barangays will
have access not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education
without going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

Lor . LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5114

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE IGSORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
(GSORO, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS THE IGSORO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Igsoro Elementary School in Barangay Igsoro, Municipality of
Bugasong, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be
known as the Igsoro Integrated School.

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
Program the operationalization of the Igsoro Integrated School, funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its
effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shalll 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
5723
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the existing Bayabat National High School - La Suerte Extension
in Barangay La Suerte, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan and separate the same
from the Bayabat National High School to be known as the La Suerte National High School.

The Philippine Constitution states in Article 14, Sections 1 “The State shall protect and
Promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate
steps to make such education accessible to all;” and Section 2(a) “Establish, maintain, and
support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of
the people and society.”

The Bayabat National High School - La Suerte Extension presently has 315 enrolled
students. The provision of funds directly to the school from the national government would
address its growing needs like facilities, number of teachers, student books, instructional
materials, and other important needs.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _°723_

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE BAYABAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL — LA SUERTE EXTENSION
IN BARANGAY LA SUERTE, MUNICIPALITY OF AMULUNG, PROVINCE OF
CAGAYAN FROM THE BAYABAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS LA
SUERTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Bayabat National High School — La Suerte Extension in Barangay
La Suerte, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan is hereby separated from the
Bayabat National High School and converted into an independent national hiah school to be
known as La Suerte National High School.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Bayabat National
High School — La Suerte Extension are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the La Suerte
Nationai High Schooi.

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

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

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5402

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Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CAPOYUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY CAPOYUAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BARBAZA«&

&INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE CAPOYUAN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note
This bill seeks to convert the Capoyuan Elementary School in Barangay Capoyuan,

Municipality of Barbaza in the Province of Antique to be known as the Capoyuan
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Capoyuan Elementary School into an integrated school,
the school children of Barangay Capoyuan and its neighboring barangays are will
have access not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education
without going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

LORI . LEGARDA

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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 9202

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CAPOYUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY CAPOYUAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BARBAZA INTO AN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE CAPOYUAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Capoyuan Elementary School in Barangay Capoyuan, Municipality
of Barbaza, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Capoyuan Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Capoyuan Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Capoyuan Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Capoyuan Integrated School, funding of which
‘shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo, 5905

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.

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This measure, which secks to establish a
National High School in Barangay Vitali in Zamboanga City, to be known as Sinoropan

‘National High School, is a vital step toward this direction.

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

MANUEL JOSE M/DALWE


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5905

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
VITALI IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS SINOROPAN
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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Vitali, City of
‘Zamboanga, to be known as Sinoropan National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this
Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing

the provisions of this Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5088

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Being a teacher is one of the most challenging professions one could go into.
It takes more than just knowledge and expertise but also time, passion, and
dedication. Teachers and educators are already laudable in the efforts they show
inside the classrooms; but even more awe-inspiring are the teachers who choose to
stay in far-flung villages in the name of education.

This Act seeks to provide teachers who work in far-flung areas all over the
country with a “hardship allowance” that would provide measures to ensure their

safety while assigned to those areas.
GABRIEL hike


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5088

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado Jr.

AN ACT
GRANTING HARDSHIP ALLOWANCE TO TEACHERS ASSIGNED IN REMOTE
AREAS AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MEASURES FOR THEIR PROTECTION

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 “Teachers for the Barrios Act”

SEC. 2. a) All teachers assigned to far-flung areas shall be entitled to a monthly
hardship allowance equivalent to double the total expenses that said teacher will
incur every month in additional public transportation from the nearest capital town
or urban center of the school where he/she is assigned, assuming that said teacher
will go back and forth to said school daily.

b) For this purpose, Section 19 of Republic Act 4670 “Magna Carta for Public
School Teachers” is hereby amended to include teachers assigned to far-flung areas
or barrios as recipients of such hardship allowance.

SEC. 3, In the event teachers assigned to far-flung areas would need to stay ina
temporary house in the locality where they are teaching, the Barangay Captain of
the said locality is hereby mandated to secure a suitable and safe housing for said
teachers.

SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Department
of Interior and Local Government, shall issue the implementing rules and
regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.


SEC. 5. The funds 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.

SEC. 6, All laws, orders, issuance rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 7. 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, 5722

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the existing Amulung National High School — Baculud Extension
in Barangay Baculud, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan and separate the same
from the Amulung National High School to be known as the Baculud National High School.

The Philippine Constitution states in Article 14, Sections 1 “The State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate
steps to make such education accessible to all;” and Section 2 (a) “Establish, maintain, and
support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of
the people and society.”

The Amulung National High School — Baculud Extension presently has 342 enrolled students.
The provision of funds directly to the school from the national government would address
its growing needs like facilities, number of teachers, student books, instructional materials,
and other important needs.

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

BLE

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5722

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE AMULUNG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL — BACULUD EXTENSION
IN BARANGAY BACULUD, MUNICIPALITY OF AMULUNG, PROVINCE OF
CAGAYAN FROM THE AMULUNG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BACULUD
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Amulung National High School — Baculud Extension in Barangay
Baculud, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan is hereby separated from the
Amulung National High Schoo! and converted into an independent national! high schoo! to
be known as Baculud National High School.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Amulung National
High School — Baculud Extension are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Baculud
National High School.

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

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5212

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SANTA MONICA,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS SANTA MONICA
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The role of quality and accessible education in nation-building is of utmost
importance. It hones and prepares the youth in their journey towards becoming
the next generation of leaders in the country.

Article XIV, Section 1, of the Philippine Constitution provides that “the State
shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels,
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

There is a continuing clamor for the establishment of an integrated school in
Barangay Santa Monica, in the Fifth Legislative District of Quezon City to be
known as Santa Monica Integrated School. This clamor reflects the need of the
citizens of Barangay Santa Monica to address the classroom shortage in the
District

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


Republic of the Philippines
Rouse of Representatines
Quezon City, Meteo Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5212

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SANTA MONICA,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS SANTA MONICA
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, an integrated school in Barangay Santa Monica,
Quezon City, Metro Manila to be known as Santa Monica Integrated School.

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

Section 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules
and regulations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 4. Effectivity. -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, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5238

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2” District, North Cotabato

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the road connecting Barangay Sarayan in the
Municipality of President Roxas, Province of Cotabato and the Municipality of
Kibawe in the Province of Bukidnon, into a national road.

Access to efficient road networks is a crucial factor in economic
development and delivery of basic services. It plays a significant role in
achieving national development and contributing to the overall performance and
social function of the community, thus, it is necessary to make roads accessible
and in good condition at all times.

The Sarayan-Kibawe Road serves as an important link between the
Provinces of Cotabato and Bukidnon. This road is vital to the economic life of
the communities in the areas, since it does not only provide access to the two
provinces but it also connects the communities in the barangay to mainstream
development. It provides access to health centers, schools, public markets,
government offices and some services located or available in other provinces.

The conversion of Sarayan-Kibawe Road into a national road will ensure
sufficient funds in the improvement, repairs and maintenance of the road
Maintenance of this road by the national goverment will bring tremendous
benefits to the people of the surrounding communities. It will facilitate a more
efficient transport of people and commodities and better access to economic
services such as employment, production areas, markets and consumers.


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

RUD AGDAN


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

Eighteenth (18"") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5296

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2" District, North Cotabato

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD CONNECTING BARANGAY SARAYAN IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRESIDENT ROXAS, PROVINCE OF
COTABATO AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF KIBAWE IN THE
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The road connecting Barangay Sarayan in the Municipality
of President Roxas, Province of Cotabato, and the Municipality of Kibawe in
the Province of Bukidnon, is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways 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,

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5332

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to integrate gardening in the secondary school curriculum
in both public and private schools.

Foreign published article reveals that School gardening is an innovative
teaching tool and strategy that lets educators incorporate hands-on activities in
a diversity of interdisciplinary, standards-based lessons. The article stated that
school garden engages students by providing a dynamic environment in which
to observe, discover, experiment, nurture, and learn; that It is a living laboratory
where lessons are drawn from real-life experiences rather than textbook
examples, allowing students to become active participants in the learning
process. Through garden, students gains understanding of ecosystems, an
appreciation for food origins and nutrition, and knowledge of plant and animal
life cycles. At the same time, they learn practical horticultural skills that last a
lifetime.

Moreover, experience and research have shown numerous benefits of school
gardens and natural landscaping, like the following, to wit:

* Students learn focus and patience, cooperation, teamwork and social
skills;

* They gain self-confidence and a sense of “capableness” along with new
skills and knowledge in food growing — soon-to-be-vital for the 21+t century;

* Garden-based teaching addresses different learning styles and
intelligences, our non-readers can blossom in the garden;

* Achievement scores improve because learning is more relevant and hands-
on;


* Students become more fit and healthy as they spend more time active in
the outdoors and start choosing healthy foods over junk food; and
* The school yard is diversified and beautified;

The research study also proved that School Gardening is educational and
develops new skills, including Responsibility from caring for plants,
Understanding ~ as they learn about cause and effect (ex., plants die without
water, weeds compete with plants), Self-confidence - from achieving their goals
and enjoying the food they have grown.

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

sought
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Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5332

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT
MANDATING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DepEd) TO INTEGRATE
GARDENING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM IN BOTH PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS:

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Education (DepEd) is hereby mandated to
integrate gardening in the secondary school curriculum in both public and
private schools.

SEC. 2. The DepEd shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations
to implement this Act.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Bau

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SANTIAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SANTIAGO, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN¢

INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SANTIAGO
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Santiago Elementary School in Barangay Santiago,
Municipality of Laua-an in the Province of Antique to be known as the Santiago
Integrated School.

Barangay Santiago is located in the hinterlands in the Municipality of Laua-an. Its
location hinders the children's access to secondary education. Thus, this bill seeks
to ensure that school children of Barangay Santiago and neighboring barangays will
have access not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education
without going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

OREN B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5117

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SANTIAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY SANTIAGO, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF
ANTIQUE INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SANTIAGO
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Santiago Elementary School in Barangay Santiago, Municipality of
Laua-an, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Santiago Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Santiago Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Santiago Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Santiago Integrated School, funding of which

‘shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its
effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5331

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to authorize the local sanggunians of the municipalities and cities,
except in Metropolitan Manila to designate tricycle lanes in public roads or highways
within their respective jurisdiction.

It has been observed that in practically all places in the Philippines, especially in
the urban centers where volume of four-wheeled vehicles are concentrated, the tricycles
have to exert extra efforts to find road lanes resulting in some slight or even major
accidents that caused monstrous traffic jams in the area. The designation of tricycle lanes
will help avoid incidents of road collisions as tricycles will not have to maneuver for road
spaces like constantly moving from one place to another just to be able to move forward
or ahead of other vehicles. This will also show some sort of discipline among the drivers
of tricycles and other vehicles as they will have to stick to the designated lane and will not
continuously swerve that cause in some cases not only traffic altercations among drivers
but also accidents that even further delay the travel time.

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

etn C. PANOTES

Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Baad

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL SANGGUNIANS OF MUNICIPALITIES AND CITIES,
EXCEPT IN METROPOLITAN MANILA, TO DESIGNATE TRICYCLE LANES IN
PUBLIC ROADS OR HIGHWAYS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ANY VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 4. The local sanggunians of the municipalities and cities, except in
Metropolitan Manila, are hereby authorized to designate tricycle lanes in public roads or
highways within their respective jurisdiction.

SEC. 2. Any person found guilty of violating this Act shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment as the local sanggunian shall impose which, in no case, shall be less than
six (6) months nor more than one (1) year.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5014

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Nisa Road in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city road,
into a national road.

The road spans a total length of $21 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper District
of Iloilo City. The Nisa Road is an important transportation artery in Iloilo City, as it is used by
motorists to reach the Guimaras Ferry Terminal, which is the main port used to reach Guimaras
Island from Panay Island. The road is also used to access the Iloilo City Hall, Camp Delgado, San
Jose Church and the City Mall. Declared heritage sites such as the Plaza Libertad and Calle Real
are also reached by motorists through Nisa Road. The conversion of Nisa Road into a national road
will definitely benefit the local tourism industry and the numerous people accessing the Guimaras
Ferry Terminal on a daily basis.

I therefore highly recommend the approval of this legislative measure.

Julienne iy L. Baronda

Representative, Lone District of Hloilo


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ou

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING NISA ROAD IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Nisa Road’in City Proper District, Hoilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the 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 Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines f
Congress of the Philippines he
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES { S

sECEIVED
DEC 19 2018

Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS \

First Regular Session

5908
House Bill No.

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.

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This measure, which seeks to establish a
National High School in Barangay Lamisahan in Zamboanga City, to be known as
Lamisahan National High School, is a vital step toward this direction.

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

Bey)

MANUEL JOSE ALAPE


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5900
House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
LAMISAHAN IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS LAMISAHAN
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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Lamisahan, City of
Zamboanga, to be known as Lamisahan National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this
‘Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing
the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
E ee.

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5394

Introduced by the Honorable ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Liberators Guerilla, founded by Patrocino Gulapa, played an important
role in the liberation movement during the Japanese occupation. Historical data have
shown that the Liberators Guerilla, formerly known as ANHAP or Anti-Hapones,
fought to get rid of the Japanese soldiers in the Ternate-Maragondon area in the
Province of Cavite.

The heroism and bravery of the Liberators Guerilla have been recognized by
the National Historical Commission and there are plenty of testaments that would
show the significance of their bravery in the fight for liberation from the Japanese
occupants. The people from the Municipality of Maragondon, Province of Cavite, are
very proud that the Liberators Guerilla originated from their town. They also want
the entire country to always remember about the significance of the courage that
their townmates, who were part of the Liberators Guerilla, showed in defeating the
Japanese forces back in the day.

This representation humbly proposes that May 8 of every year be declared as
a special working holiday in Maragondon, Cavite, to be called as the “Liberators
Guerilla Day.” The passage of the proposed law will definitely espouse bravery,
nationalism, and love of country, especially among the youth.

Declaring a special working holiday in Maragondon, Cavite to remember the
exploits of the Liberators Guerilla is highly proper as it will give honor and
recognition to the heroic acts they did during a time when our country was under
foreign occupation and oppression. The passage of a law to concretize this
recognition will surely set a great mind set for heroism and love of country.

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.

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

HOUSE BILL No. 5394

Introduced by the Honorable ABRAHAM N. TOLENTINO

AN ACT DECLARING MAY 8 OF EVERY YEAR
AS A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN MARAGONDON, CA\
TO COMMEMORATE THE HEROISM OF THE LIBERATORS GU! ERILLA G GROUP
AND TO BE KNOWN AS “LIBERATORS GUERILLA DAY”

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

Section 1. To commemorate the heroism and gallantry of the Liberators
Guerilla during the Japanese occupation, May 8 of each year is hereby declared as
“Liberators Guerilla Day.” The Liberators Guerilla Day shall be special working holiday
in the Municipality of Maragondon, Province of Cavite.”

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval, and all acts, rules or
regulations, or laws inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 5288

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.

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This measure, which seeks to establish a
National High School in Barangay Quiniput in Zamboanga City, to be known as Quiniput
National High School, is a vital step toward this direction.

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

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MANUEL JOSE M.,j E


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5288

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
QUINIPUT IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS QUINIPUT
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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Quiniput, City of
Zamboanga, to be known as Quiniput National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this
Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing

the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5104

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MAN®LACBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY MANLACBO, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA}

INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE MANLACBO
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Manlacbo Elementary School in Barangay Manlacbo,
Municipality of Valderrama in the Province of Antique to be known as the Manlacbo
Integrated School.

Barangay Manlacbo located in the hinterlands of the Municipality of Valderrama. Its
location hinders the children’s access to secondary education. Thus, this bill seeks
to ensure that school children of Barangay Manlacbo and neighboring barangays will
have access not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education
without going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5104

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MANLACBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY MANLACBO, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE MANLACBO INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Manlacbo Elementary School in Barangay Manlacbo, Municipality
of Valderrama, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to
be known as the Manlacbo Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Manlacbo Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Manlacbo Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Manlacbo Integrated School, funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,