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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6002

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the advent of globalization, there is a need for all Philippine
universities, both in the public and private sectors, to adopt and maintain
a quality management system in order to become globally-competitive. In
this regard, there is a need for the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
to meet the International Standards for Organizations (ISO) 9001:2015
quality management standards and to require all existing universities and
new applicants for university status, to implement and become certified as
an ISO compliant school. Existing universities which are not yet ISO-
certified shall be given three (3) years to comply while new applicants for
University status need to secure ISO certification prior to being considered
for the University status.

This Act seeks to implement ISO quality management standards
across all university-level schools in the country, both in the private and
public sectors.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6002
Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
MANDATING ALL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITIES TO ADOPT THE
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ORGANIZATIONS (ISO) FOR
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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 “ISO Certification
Requirement for All Universities Act of 2017.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall establish means to promote
quality education.

SEC. 3. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall be mandated to
study and draft the guidelines for the implementation of an ISO certification
requirement among existing universities in both the private and public
sectors, as well as for the compliance of all new applicant schools for
university status.

SEC. 4. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. no.63738

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

Campus journalism is important. The campus press provides relevant
information to students that help them form their own opinions and make
sound decisions. It opens the minds of the youth to the reality not only within
their respective universities, but also the society as a whole. Just like their
professional counterparts, student journalists play a valuable role in
promoting critical thinking and creativity - the very core of a democratic and
progressive society.

Recognizing the role that campus press plays in society, this bill seeks to
promote, protect and safeguard its constitutionally guaranteed right to
freedom of expression, speech, and of the press by declaring the 25" of July of
each year as the “National Campus Press Freedom Day”. It mandates all
educational institutions to recognize and provide full support and assistance
to events and activities organized by students in celebration of the said day.

With the enactment of this bill, it is hoped that campus press freedom is
recognized as a concrete right to be enjoyed by all student journalists and not
just a lofty idea with no true application.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

‘0 Z. ALMARIO
Representative
2nd District, Davao Oriental


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No&S'73

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF JULY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS
NATIONAL CAMPUS PRESS FREEDOM DAY

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Campus Press
Freedom Day".

SECTION 2. Statement of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote,
protect and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression,
speech and of the press. The members of the campus press are recognized to be
important members of the media, and as such, come within the ambit of persons and
institutions protected by the guarantees provided by the State. The State shall,

therefore, endeavor to promote and protect the freedom of expression and speech

enjoyed by the campus press.

SECTION 3. Scope. - The 25t* of July of every year is hereby declared as the
“National Campus Press Freedom Day” and shall be observed in all educational
institutions. All educational institutions are mandated to provide full support and
assistance to the preparation of the annual program of activities and events to be

conducted by students in observance of the “National Campus Press Freedom Day”

pursuant to this Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

6687

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORONG, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a District Office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the
Municipality of Morong, Province of Rizal, to serve the needs of the LTO clientele in the
aforesaid municipality and neighboring towns of Cardona, Teresa, Baras, Tanay, Pililla and
Jalajala, all of the Province of Rizal, in the registration of their motor vehicles, issuance of
drivers’ licenses and other permits connected in the operation of their motor vehicles.

At present, the needs of the aforesaid clientele in the aforementioned municipalities are being
served by LTO Extension Offices in the Municipality of Binangonan and Cainta, which said
extension offices were already overburdened in meeting the needs of the LTO clients from the
municipalities of Binangonan, Angono, Taytay and Cainta.

Given on the foregoing, it is imperatively necessary to establish a regular District Office of the
LTO to serve its clientele coming from the aforestated seven (7) eastern towns of Rizal.

This measure is further meant to promote the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution,
specifically by providing and ensuring effective, responsive and efficient delivery of
government services to its citizenry.

Based on the foregoing, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 6687

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MORONG, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, 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 a regular district office of the Land
‘Transportation Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Morong, Province of Rizal

Section 2. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the LTO
District Office in the Municipality of Morong, Province of Rizal, the funding of which
shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nob43é 8

Introduced by Representative Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to establish an Extension Office of the Land Transportation Franchising and
Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 8 in Calbayog City, Province of Samar. The proposed extension
office aims to cater to the growing demand in Calbayog City, the First District of Samar and the
surrounding provinces.

At present, the office of LITFRB Region 8 is located in Tacloban City and is a three-hour ride
from the City of Calbayog. Recent developments and future plans for the improvement of the
transportation sector in Samar necessitates for a holistic approach. It is important to put in place all the

‘mechanisms that can help foster the growth of the local transportation industry. In addition, itis also
imperative to bring government services closer to the people

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

EDGAR LY S. SARMIENTO:
Re fe, 1" Dtrict, Samar
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No6438

Introduced by Representative Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) IN CALBAYOG CITY,
PROVINCE OF SAMAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. An extension office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory
Board (LTFRB) Region 8 is hereby established in Calbayog City, Province of Samar

SECTION 2. The LTFRB Region 8, in coordination with the City Government of Calbayog
and the Provincial Government of Samar, is hereby authorized to assist in the establishment and
‘maintenance of such facilities and equipment as may be necessary to implement the intents and purposes
of this Act. For this purpose, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region 8 shall
formulate such operating guidelines as shall be recommended by the Department of Transportation for
proper implementation of the prescribed rules and regulations governing proceedings with any aspect
involving public land transportation services in the Province of Samar.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall include in its program the funding
requirements for the establishment and operationalization of the extension office of the Land
‘Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Calbayog, City, Province of Samar

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 600 5

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Act seeks to amend the Republic Act 7686 known as the “Dual
Training System Act of 1994” that is being implemented by the Technical
Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA).

The said declared it to be the policy of the State to strengthen manpower
education and training in the country so that the latter may be assured of an ever-
growing supply of an educated and skilled manpower equipped with appropriate
skills and desirable work habits and attitudes.

At present, there are only a few Technical Vocational Institution and
partner Industries which are implementing the program, because of its limitations,
namely that it provides that trainees can only be assigned in normal training hours
and they cannot render overtime or be assigned in shifting schedules. These
resulted to disinterest of disinterest of the companies to become partner in the
implementation of the program because it hampers the production specially in

manufacturing companies.
ibe B. BELARO, JR.

Representative
\-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6005

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
AMENDING THE DUAL TRAINING ACT OF 1994

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the Amended Dual Training Act of 2017.
SECTION 2. The State shall “establish, maintain, and support a complete,
adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people
and the society”.
SECTION 3. Section 10 of RA No. 7686 is hereby amended so as to read:
“SECTION 10. Obligations of Accredited Agricultural, Industrial,
and Business Establishments. — The agricultural, industrial and
business establishments shall:

(i) allow trainees of DTS with age 18 years old and above to render
overtime and be assigned to shifting schedules

* Section 2 (1), Article XIV, 1987 Constitution.


SECTION 4. The Technical Education Skills and Development Authority
(TESDA) shall be furthermore tasked to amend its Implementing Rules and
Regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SECTION 5. The fund necessary for the implementation of this act shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act upon the effectivity of this
Act.

SECTION 6. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SECTION 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City

TEENTH CONGRESS

SE

Second Regular Session

6096

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Anthony M. Bravo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The late Honorable Salvador H. Escudero III is considered by the people of
Sorsogon as a native hero because of his outstanding performance as a public
servant in our country, meritorious achievements and noble qualities. To inspire
the youth and students of the province and to instill in their hearts and minds the
exemplary service of the late Honorable Escudero, it is but appropriate to
rename a National High School in Sorsogon known as Panlayaan Technical
Vocational School (PTVS) into Salvador H. Escudero III School of Arts and Trades
(SHESAT).

It is not only to honor a great person who served unselfishly to his
province and to our country as a whole but the inspiration it will give not only to
his old folks but to the very hearts of the many youngsters especially those who
are studying in said school. The great contribution of the late Salvador H
Escudero III in the establishment of said school in 2006, originally known as
Panlayaan High School, can never be denied.

In the Joint Resolution of the Offices of the School Governing Council and
the Barangay Council - Joint Resoultion No. 001, Series of 2015 of Panlayaan
Technical Vocational School and Barangay Council of Panlayaan, Sorsogon, and
unanimously approved, they are empathic to resolve and positive in stating that
the renaming of Panlayaan Technical Vocational School to Salvador H. Escudero
Ill School of Arts and Trades is an avenue for the future training and
development of the human resource of their community. Thus, approval of this
bill is sought.

HON. AN’ M. BRAVO
COOP-NATCCO PaRTUsTay


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

6096

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Anthony M. Bravo

AN ACT RENAMING PANLAYAAN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AS
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO Il SCHOOL OF ARTS & TRADES (SHESAT) AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Renaming of Panlayaan West District National High School, Sorsogon -
‘There is hereby renamed the Panlayaan Technical Vocational School of Sorsogon
Province to Salvador H. Escudero Ili School of Arts and Trades (SHESAT) under
the supervision of Department of Education.

Section 2.Appropriations - The Secretary of Education shall continuously include
in the Department's program the operation of the Salvador H. Escudero III
School of Arts and Trades, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriation.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6124

Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO
5t District, Batangas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare July 23 of every year as a special non-working holiday
in the City of Batangas, province of Batangas, to commemorate its foundation day.

The City of Batangas was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 5495, entitled
“An Act Creating Batangas City”, on June 21, 1969 and its City Government was
formally organized on July 23, 1969. For decades, the city folks continuously
commemorate this momentous day with various activities prepared by the city
government to celebrate its rich history, culture, great achievements, and significant
contributions of its people. Further, the yearly commemoration of this great city’s
formal organization will help remind the residents of their identity as Batanguefios
and instill in them the positive beliefs and values of a Batanguefio.

In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is,eamestly requested.
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MARI RIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6124

Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO
5t District, Batangas

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 23 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BATANGAS IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDATION DAY TO BE KNOWN
AS “BATANGAS CITY FOUNDATION DAY”

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

SECTION 1. July 23 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
holiday in the City of Batangas, Province of Batangas in commemoration of its
foundation day.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6486

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Speedy disposition of cases in courts is an essential part of the
judicial system especially in criminal cases where ‘justice delayed is
justice denied’.

With the recent volume of cases in courts, there is no doubt that
decisions are delayed due to the backlog of cases. The only way to
address this problem is to establish more courts to reduce the said
backlog.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ACA

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6486

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOGOD,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

1 SECTION 1. There is hereby establish a Regional Trial Court in Municipality of
2 Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte.

3 SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
4 included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the Judiciary

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6003

Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The town of Goa, in the province of Camarines Sur, is the undisputed
commercial and educational center in Southern Camarines Sur.

It is the logical choice for the establishment of a Technical Skills and
Development Authority (TESDA) Training Center that would serve to train the
out-of-school youth, not just in Goa, but also in nearby town of Tigaon, Sangay,
San Jose, Lagonoy, Presentacion, Garchitorena, Tinambac and Caramoan.

Of late, Southern Camarines Sur has captured the national migration due
to its various tourist spots and emerging businesses.

This Act seeks to prepare many of the out-of-school youth for opportunities
of employment and entrepreneurship brought about by the changed business and
tourism landscape in the area providing the avenue for training much needed
employment and business skills.

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ATTY. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6003

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
TRAINING CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GOA, PROVINCE
OF CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), a training center in Goa
to be known as the Goa TESDA Center.

SECTION 2. The TESDA Training Center shall provide technical and vocational
training and skills development programs designed to enhance the knowledge and
skills of individuals in order to engage them in gainful employment and
entrepreneurship.


SECTION 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, in
consultation with the Municipality of Goa, Camarines Sur, shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SECTION 6. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6078

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed legislative measure was approved on Third Reading during the
Fifteenth Congress. Due to lack of material time, the bill was not enacted into law.

The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and in the pursuit
of this avowed duty. it shall promote and inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism,
and encouraged their involvement in public and civic affairs.

Declaring November 17 of every year as the National Student Leader’s Day is one
way of giving due recognition to the efforts of our student leaders in fostering student
leadership and academic excellence.

In view thereof, consideration and approval is earnestly requested.

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MANUEL JOSE/}1. QALIPE


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6078

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
DECLARING THE SEVENTEENTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR
AS NATIONAL STUDENT LEADER’S DAY

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

Section |. This Act shall be known as the National Student Leader’s Day Act.

Sec. 2. November 17 of every year is hereby declared as National Student Leader's
Day in the entire country to honor the efforts of student leaders of the past and to foster
student leadership and academic excellence among the students of the present.

Sec. 3. Pursuant to the observance of the National Student Leader’s Day, an annual
program of activities shall be prepared and implemented with the National Youth
Commission (NYC) as the lead agency.

In support thereof, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) shall facilitate and promote the commemoration of this day in
all public and private schools. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in coordination
with the NYC, the DepEd and the CHED, shall ensure the effective information
dissemination of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6489

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Oas,
Province of Albay, to address the nutritional and economic needs specifically of the residents
of the coastal barangays of Oas, all located in the Province of Albay.

The establishment of the hatchery will greatly improve the economic lot of the people
not only in the above-mentioned areas but also in the province as a whole, It will also
provide excellent employment opportunities and help alleviate poverty. In addition, the
hatchery will help replenish the supply of crabs and shrimps there and will enable the people
keep pace with the increasing demand for these marine products, locally and even worldwide.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

FERN: GONZALEZ

Representative, 3" District, Albay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

nouse Bit No.6489

Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF OAS, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR:

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-
species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Oas, Province of Albay.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall. shall within two (2) years after the construction of the
multi-species marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government
unit concerned through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and
phasing-in program for local government personnel on the management and operation of the
hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in the Municipality of Oas, Province of
Albay, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The
local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenue in an
amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or
withdrawal by the BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL. No.6439

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie"Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On September 18, 2017, on the occasion of the 6” Mandatory Continuing Legal
Education-Accredited National Convention of Public Attorneys at the Manila Hotel,
President Duterte, in the interest of peace and order, ordered all local government and
police officials to arrest and detain those who drink liquor in the streets. He said
“drunkards always become boisterous, which often results in fistfights that disturb and
Scare citizens.”



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bit. no6439

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie"Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING THE DRINKING OF INTOXICATING BEVERAGE IN OPEN PUBLIC AREAS AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

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 "Liquor in Public Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. All persons are hereby prohibited to drink liquor or any intoxicating
beverage in all open public areas.

SEC. 3. Any person found to have violated the provisions of this Act shall pay a
fine of Ten Thousand Pesos and/or imprisonment of six months for the first offence;
Twenty Thousand Pesos and/or imprisonment of one year for the second offence; and
Fifty Thousand Pesos and/or imprisonment of two years for the third offence.

‘SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6064

Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our foreign service personnel in the various consulates and embassies of
the Philippines are the faces of the Filipinos in the different parts in the world.

It is thus important that the State takes good care of their welfare in order
to bring out the best in them as they represent our nation in their respective
countries of assignment.

This Act, which seeks to adjust, update and rationalize the allowances and
benefits of foreign service personnel, is coupled with nothing but the best of
intentions so that our foreign service personnel can cope with the rising costs of
expatriate living and to provide them with the adequate means to represent the
country with dignity befitting official representatives of the Republic of the
Philippines.

A—p la

SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6064

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
SEEKING TO ADJUST, UPDATE AND RATIONALIZE THE
ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS OF THE PHILIPPINE FOREIGN
SERVICE PERSONNEL

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Foreign Service Personnel Adjusted
Benefits and Allowances Act of 2017”.

SECTION 2. The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas,
organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and equality of
employment opportunities for all. Hence, it is an imperative for the Philippines
to strengthen its Foreign Service by providing adequate benefits and allowances
for its personnel.

SECTION 3. The benefits and allowances of Foreign Service Personnel of the
Philippines shall be adjusted, updated and rationalized with due regard to the cost
of inflation and variegated living standards of the countries where they are
assigned.


SECTION 4. The Department of foreign Affairs is tasked herein to formulate the
Implementing Rules and Regulation of this Act within thirty (30) days from its
effectivity.

SECTION 5. The fund necessary for the implementation of this act shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act upon the effectivity of this
Act.

SECTION 6. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SECTION 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
JAN 2016

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6935

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Republic of the Philippines, thru Executive Order NO.23 series of 2017, in
section3, 805,200 Metric Tons of Minimum Access Volume (MAV) commitments
on rice shall remain in force and in effect.

Thru this the national government will dramatically improve our local production
towards self-sufficiency. This is a very vital move to address agricultural slavery
under the World Trade Organization (WTO)

This House Bill seeks to foster the continuity and expansion of our social
development programs for the extremely poverty stricken Filipinos.

Thus, the early passGge of this bill s earnestly requested.

phe ‘LL. ROMERO Ph.D.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

CREATING THE MONTHLY RICE SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR THE
TWELVE (12) MILLION EXTREME POVERTY STRICKEN FILIPINOS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby a declared policy of the state
to provide social development schemes thru the national government that shall
provide conditional grants to extremely poor households to improve their health

and nutrition.

a. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to create a Monthly Rice Subsidy
Program for the twelve (12) million extremely poverty stricken Filipinos.
b. It shall hereby be a policy of the state to promote poverty alleviation

schemes in a successive and progressive manner.


SECTION 2. TRANSITORY PROVISION — Existing industries, businesses and
offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given six (6)
months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other period
as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act.

SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS - The departments
and agencies charged, to be lead by the Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) in collaboration with the Department of
Agriculture (DA) in carrying out the provisions of this Act, shall within sixty
(60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the necessary rules and
regulations for its effective implementation.

SECTION 4, REPEALING CLAUSE - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If, for any reason, any section or
provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or
provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15)
days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2)

national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 2 pe KA\
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘2 RECEIVED A
Quezon City, Metro Manila I> pare. 02 AUG O17
Seventeenth Congress J
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6107

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 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.

This bill proposes to formally establish a National High School in Barangay Tagurano, Toril
District, Davao City to be known as Ruferto F. Capulong National High School.

Through the years, there exists no secondary school in Barangay Tagurano. The nearest high
school is five (5) kilometers away from the barangay. Elementary graduate students who are desirous of
pursuing further education have to travel for a lengthy distance to and from the school. Those who can
afford to pay for the commute have to endure the high cost of fare expenses while most of the students
who come from the marginalized sector have to bear reaching the school on foot. Furthermore, the
establishment of Ruferto F. Capulong National High School in Barangay Tagurano will address the
financial difficulty of the students, alleviate the worries of parents and bring realization for a dream to
attain education.

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

HON. ‘RTO T. UNGAB


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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House BILLNo,_6107

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

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

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a
National High School in Barangay Tagurano, Toril District, Davao City to be known as the Ruferto F.
Capulong National High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of Ruferto F. Capulong National High School.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6198

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Government policies like newly enacted Jaws seemed to remain
unnoticed in many areas. One reason is perhaps the lack of information
dissemination to the public. More importantly, emergency information
could not reach the populace in time when they need it if information
dissemination is absent.

To address this issue the government needs to establish a radio or tv
station where it is needed. In this manner, the information needed by the
public to know will be spread by the government owned radio or tv
station. Maasin City as the capital of Southern Leyte Province is one area
where a government radio station is needed.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ZA

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6198

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A GOVERNMENT OWNED RADIO STATION IN MAASIN CITY,
SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. The state shall promote dissemination of information to keep the
People informed of policies and developments that could matter to them.

SECTION 2. There is hereby establish a government owned radio station in Maasin
City, Southem Leyte in either amplitude or frequency modulation.

SECTION 4. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act under the agency tasked to run
government owned radio stations.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6979

House Bil

Introduced by Rep. MA. LUCILLE L. NAVA, MD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In order to bring the services of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) closer to the
people in its drive for Law Enforcement, Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing of
Drivers, the conversion of the Guimaras LTO Extension Office to a regular District Office is
hereby proposed.

The Guimaras LTO Extension Office caters to the whole Province of Guimaras which
includes the Municipalities of Buenavista, Jordan, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo and Sibunag
Being an island province, Guimaras is geographically and politically separate from the
nearest regular District Office in Iloilo City. In the past years and in the present, the volume
of transactions in the Guimaras Extension Office considerably increased. For the cited

reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought

MA. welt L. WK, MD


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6979

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. MA. LUCILLE L. NAVA, MD

.N ACT CONVERTING THE GUIMARAS LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
(LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Act Converting the Guimaras Land
Transportation (LTO) Extention Office into a Regular LTO District Office”;

SEC. 2, The Existing Guimaras LTO Extension Office is hereby converted into a
regular LTO District Office

SEC. 3. For this purpose, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall
immediately include in the Department’s program, the operationalization of the regular LTO
District Office in the Province of Guimaras, the initial funding of which shall be charged
against the current year’s appropriations of the extension office located in the Province of
Guimaras. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation of the new

Guimaras LTO District Office shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6006

Introduced by Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As of 2017, our overseas Filipino compatriots now reach an all-time high
number of 2.2 million.' Their steady remittances constitute one of the reason
why the Philippines now matter as an emerging economy in Asia and for this
reason, our overseas Filipino workers indeed merit the title the heroes of
economy.

There is the ample wisdom in granting them more participation in the
affairs of our country, which is one of the reason for the passage of the Dual
Citizen Act (R.A. No. 9225).

With more and more of our overseas Filipinos abroad being dual citizen,
there is a need to assist them exercise their right of suffrage.

This Act, which seeks to institute an online voting mechanism for our
overseas Filipino compatriots, is imbued with the same objective, especially in
consideration of the fact that in many countries where our Filipino compatriots
are residing overseas, most of their daily activities are conducted online, and the
sheer distance of most consulates for a greater number of our overseas Filipinos.

ine Statistics Authority, 2017. psa.gov.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2017.


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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative

1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8006 —

Introduced by: Hon. Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
INSTITUTING AN ONLINE VOTING SYSTEM
FOR OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Online Voting Act of 2017”.

SECTION 2. The Constitution provides that the right to suffrage may be
exercised by all the citizens of the Philippines not otherwise disqualified by law.

SECTION 3. The right of suffrage shall be extended and made available to our
overseas Filipino workers through an online voting system.

SECTION 4. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked herein to
formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulation.

SECTION S. The fund necessary for the implementation of this act shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act upon the effectivity of this
Act.


SECTION 6. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SECTION 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. This act shall take effect within thirty (30) days upon its approval.

Approved.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 6809
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to appropriate the amount of Six Hundred Million Pesos
(P600,000,000.00) for the construction of a coastal road from Barangay Bugo
to Barangay Macabalan in Cagayan de Oro City.

Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in the rural areas.
They serve as convenient links between the barangay and provide direct
access to the town proper where hospital, law enforcement offices and other
government agencies are located.

Cagayan de Oro City is the capital of Misamis Oriental. As one of our
fast growing tourist destination, it has attracted a lot of people from the rural
areas and its neighboring provinces. The city plays a pivotal role in our
country’s efforts to attain economic growth. The construction of a coastal road
will greatly stimulate and promote economic development in the region by
increasing commercial activities and easier and faster travel time for the
residents.

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

2.

MAXIMO B RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No.

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED MILLION PESOS
(P600,000,000.00) FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF A COASTAL ROAD
FROM BARANGAY BUGO UP TO BARANGAY MACABALAN IN THE CITY
OF CAGAYAN DE ORO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The amount of Six Hundred Million Pesos (P600,000,000.00) is
hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury, not otherwise
appropriated, for the construction of a coastal road from Barangay Bugo up to
Barangay Macabalan in Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the improvement and
maintenance of the coastal road shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 2. This Act shalll take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,