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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES!
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___'7'74

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Some cities or similar local government units have issued ordinances regulating
the use of closed-circuit television (CCTVs), hidden cameras, or similar digital gadgets
a8 a form of selt-protection or deterrent against unwanted intruders, stackers or
criminals especially in many business establishments.

There are also mansions, houses, apartments, or residences whose owners
have installed CCTVs in order to protect or drive away unwanted attackers or at least to
be able to monitor or record illegal or unlawful entries when they are absent from their
own homes.

Under this bill, it is incumbent upon CCTV owners to preserve every information
or recorded data captured in their protective gadgets especially keller a crime was
committed and that there are no witnesses when it happened but left were the
images or sounds captured by said CCTV, hidden camera or simil babe digital recording
gadget.

Therefore, when requested by the proper investigative body or competent court,
it behooves upon the owner of the mansion, house, apartment or residence to volunteer
or cause the submission of information or recorded data in order to facilitate the
administration of justice and not obstruct it. It has now become admissible evidence in
court the submission of the images or sounds captured ona CGFW.ar like gadget.

It is the view of this author that denial, nef-disclosure or possibla tampering of
evidence otherwise stored or recorded in a CG7V or like gadget during the\commission
of a crime is tantamount to obstruction of justice and ‘could be construed ab attempt at
tampering evidence, hence this submission.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

774

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
REQUIRING CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) OWNERS TO YIELD
INFORMATION OR RECORDED DATA ON THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME UPON
REQUEST OF THE PROPER INVESTIGATIVE BODY OR COMPETENT COURT AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “CCTV Recorded Data Act of 2013

SEC. 2. it shall be a legal obligation for every CCTV owner to yield information
or recorded data on the commission of a crime especially when requested by the proper
investigative body or competent court. .

Denial or non-disclosure of the requested information or recorded data when a
crime was committed shall obstruct prompt administration of justice and maybe
construed as spoliation or tampering of evidence.

SEC. 3. The Department of Justice shall issue appropriate guidelines, rules and
regulations to effectively implement the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 651

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Calayan Group of Islands is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Cagayan with
a population of 16,233 people in 2,654 households (2007 Census). It is composed of
four islands located in the Babuyan Channel: Calayan, Camiguin, Dalupiri and Babuyan
Claro.

The group of islands is touted to be a hidden, virgin paradise known to tourists as a real
gem of adventure. It is endowed with nature's beauty and is preserved by its seclusion.
It boasts of unexploited, untouched rock formation and talcum fine white sand beaches
that give new definition to an island experience.

Visitors to the group of islands are treated to unexplored mountain, forest, caves, and
coves. It is known be a sanctuary of marine life and wild life, especially the Calayan Rail,
a flightless bird identified as a separate species in 2004. It boasts of green vegetation
with towering mother trees, the wood of which is commonly seen in the sala of
prominent persons and rich businessmen.

However, no matter how attractive to tourists this municipality is, reaching the group of
islands is another matter. Although sea travel to the municipality is more exciting
because of dolphins and humpback whales that welcome visitors to the Calayan Group
of Islands, one has to travel for about eight (8) hours of rough seas.

To make this island municipality more attractive to foreign and local tourists, the
necessary infrastructure has to be made available. And one of these is the construction
of a domestic airport that will not only cater to the tourists but also to entrepreneurs
willing to invest in the municipality.

The passage of this bill is, therefore, earnestly sought.

Re BABY ALINE VARGAS-ALFONSO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 651

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CALAYAN AIRPORT IN THE CALAYAN GROUP OF ISLANDS,
PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. To enhance tourism in the Calayan Group of Islands, Province of Cagayan,
which is endowed with untouched rock formation and talcum fine white sand beaches as
well as unexplored mountain, forest, caves, and coves, there is hereby established in
said island municipality an airport to be known as the Calayan Airport, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications shall
include in its program the establishment and operationalization of the Calayan Airport.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 889

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

“inhuman hospital conditions" is how Fr. Cecilio Magsino described the
‘National Orthopedic Hospital when a smat! group of untversty students made a visit
with the idea of cheering up patients.

Hospital wards indicate very poor ventitation, some stench is nauseating,
tollets are not flushing, bedsheets are not regularly changed, gloves are recycled and
such other otherwise single-time use hospital gadgets or materials are re-used.

Perhaps, other government hosphals are better funded but the conditions
prevalting at the National Orthopedic Hospital ought to be one of pitiful sight

Considering that there is a continuing need to maintain and upgrade the
services and facilities of this hospital toward a desired state of health care delivery, It
{s of extreme importance and urgency to upgrade it with the infusion of much needed
funds in keeping with modem standards.

‘The benefits to patients far outweigh the costs that may be entalled with this
proposed upgrading if we are sincere and serious In our efforts to show that the
Filipino people are the real boss from whom the sovereign will is derived.

It is high time to upgrade to modern star
Hospital that caters to hundreds upon jess


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 889

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE NATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL IN BANAWE, QUEZON
CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The National Orthopedic Hospital in Banawe, Quezon City is
hereby upgraded to modem standards.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to cary 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. 3. This Act shail take effect upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 03

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

is bill seeks to declare June 23 of every year as a special nonworking holiday for the
City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.

Last June 23, 2012, the municipality of Bacoor became a component city of the Province
of Cavite when the Bacoorefios voted in a plebiscite for the conversion of Bacoor from a
municipality into a city.

By declaring June 23 of every year as a special non-working holiday, the people of
Bacoor will have more opportunity to participate in the annual celebration of the foundation of
Bacoor into a component city so they will have a deeper awareness and appreciation of the
accomplishments of the city and its people.

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

REP-LANI MERCADOO-REVILLA

2nd District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

irst Regular Session

oo

HOUSEBILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT DECLARE

£ 23 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL,

NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BACOOR TO
COMMEMORATE ITS ANNIVERSARY AS A CITY

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

assembled:

CTION I. June 23 of every year is hereby declared as a special nonworking holiday in the

City of Bacoor to commemorate its anniversary as a city.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take ef

in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

t fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or
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Republic of the Philippines 01 JUL 2013 &
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
726

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In a general sense, a gift certificate, check or card is, for all intent and purpose,
‘good as cash’. It is purchased with money and money having no expiry date, it follows
that in the case of a gift certificate, check or card, the same must bear no expiry date at
all,

It makes no good business sense for suppliers of gift certificate, check or card to.
place an expiry date over what amounts to cash per se. If the reason is the risk of such
certificates, checks or cards being issued as susceptible to tampering, then, it is well
within their responsibility to make sure this will not happen through modern security
methods.

It is a well-acceptable view that since such certificate, check or card is bought
with money, it must also be redeemable until used up by the holder or the owner.
Money does not expire unless it is already demonetized which rarely happens. So the
same must apply to a gift certificate, check or card.

While the Department of Trade & Industry has already came out with an
administrative order to this effect, banning gift certificate with expit is stil within
the province of the Legislature as the proper lawmaking ?

corresponding piece of legislation.

{tis in this light that this bill is filed for its immediajé

SWINKIE” CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _'728

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING IMPOSITION OF EXPIRY DATES OF GIFT CHECKS BY COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by 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 “New Gift Check Act of 2013”.

SEC. 2. A gift certificate, check or card with no expiry date shall be redeemable
until used up by the bearer thereby banning imposition of expiry dates over the same
except in the following cases:

1. when the gift certificate, check or card is lost due to no fault of the supplier
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2. when the gift certificate, check or card is mutilated or defaced due to no fault
of the supplier and such damage prevents the supplier from identifying the
security and authenticity features thereof

SEC. 3. The Department of Trade & Industry shall issue rules, regulations,
promulgations in order to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All commercial establishments shall devise measures to curb the
tampering of gift checks in order not to defeat the intent of this Act and end users shall
likewise be responsible that a gift certificate, check or card is purchased from a
reputable source.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The AFP Modernization Act was established to undertake reforms in the management of
AEP personnel, among others. One of its main thrusts was to be able to orient members of the
AFP towards a people-oriented military service. While the existing undergraduate programs may
serve to implement most of the AFP's task, the need to introduce a masteral studies program
appears to be the next logical step to be able to further develop the AFP’s skills. As a key player
in national development, the AFP must sce to it that its members continually cnrich themselves
both in training and academic skills. The proposed masteral program will foster an environment

set for higher learning and will train the younger officers to be effective military managers

This measure was previously filed by Sen. Estrada in the 15" Congress. Approval of this,

bill is earnestly sought now in the 16" Congress,

HARLIN CAST. ABAY
Representative
First District of Northern

amar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLN

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, BY GRANTING THE PHILIPPINE
MILITARY ACADEMY (PMA) THE POWER TO CONFER MASTERAL,
DEGREES UPON OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES (AFP)

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

SECTION I. Declaration of Policy. It is a policy of the State to give priority to education and to

establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education.
relevant to the needs of the people and society

SEC. 2. Sub-paragraph (4), Section 58, Chapter 9, Subtitle II, Title VIII, Book 9 of Executive

Order No, 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, is hereby amended to read

as follows:

"See. 58. Organization xxx
(4) There shall be an Academic Board organized by the Chief of Staff, which
shall be composed of not more than fifieen (15) members selected from the

officers of the Academy upon recommendation of the Superintendent. The Board

shall, in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Chief
of Staff, have the power to confer baccalaureate degrees upon the cadets who
satisfactorily complete the approved UNDERGRADUATE course of study, AS

WELL AS CONFER THE MASTERAL DEGREES UPON OFFICERS OF AFP

WHO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE THE APPROVED GRADUATE
COURSE OF STUDY."


SEC. 3.Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative orders, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

Hose Bil No,_ 02

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution, Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) and other
laws provide for the general qualifications and limitations of the members of the Cabinet. The
Purpose of such requirements is to ensure that the appointees possess the necessary skills,
expertise and integrity essential to the position.

General qualifications required of all department secretaries, in addition to those
prescribed in their respective charters, are provided in the Administrative Code of 1987.
However, in the case of the Secretary of the Department of National Defense, there is a
compelling need to emphasize further the supremacy of civilian authority over the military.

By prohibiting a former military officer from being appointed as Secretary of National
Defense (SND) within three (3) years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the position of SND will be shielded from
controversies arising from appointments, assignments, and other activities within the AFP.
By having no prior personal and professional relationships with the officers, the SND would
be more objective and impartial in policy formulation and determination. On the part of
former military officers, the prohibition shall also afford them sufficient time to adapt to
civilian life.

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

RODOLFO €. BIAZON
Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
ocogt - 02
PEO BIN.
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Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon
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AN ACT
AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 BY PROHIBITING A
PERSON FROM BEING APPOINTED AS THE SECRETARY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE WITHIN THE NEXT THREE (3)
YEARS AFTER RELIEF, SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY
AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES (AFP)

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

SECTION ONE. Section 45 of Chapter 10, Book IV of Executive Order No. 292,
otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, is hereby amended by inserting a
paragraph after the first paragraph thereof, to read as follows.

“Section 45. Qualifications of Secretaries. - The Secretaries shall be citizens of the
Philippines and not less than twenty-five years of age.

IN THE CASE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, NO PERSON
MAY BE APPOINTED AS SECRETARY THEREOF WITHIN THE NEXT THREE (3)
YEARS AFTER RELIEF, SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS
A COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
(AFP).”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars and
memoranda inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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SEC. 3. Efectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

633

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KIMI S. COJUANGCO

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Urdaneta Junction-Asingan Provincial Road
into a national road. This road connects the Manaoag Shrine, a major
tourist spot, to Urdaneta City, a commercial growth center. This road
contributes in large part to the tourism growth of the province.

The conversion of this road into a national road will surely benefit all
motorists because the Urdaneta Junction-Asingan Provincial Road is a
frequently used road that meets the average daily traffic criteria needed for
its conversion into a national road. The entire stretch of road boasts
sufficient drainage structures as well as bridges which will help in protecting
it in the event of a flood.

The conversion of the Urdaneta Junction-Asingan Provincial Road into a
national road will not only benefit motorists and tourists but the Provincial
government as well. The Provincial governments budget is limited which
leads to a fierce competition as to where the budget is to be allocated. As a
result, the road might not be given the attention needed for its continued
maintenance and could end up falling into disrepair which will
inconvenience all motorists and tourists that frequent this road. The
conversion of this road into a national one would also mean that the
Provincial government would have an increased budget to spend on other
projects that are in need of attention.

It is evident that converting the Urdancta Junction-Asingan Provincial Road
into a national road will prove beneficial to not just the motorists, but to the
Provincial government as well. By being converted into a national road, the


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Urdaneta Junction-Asingan Provincial Road will continue to allow tourists to
see one of the best sites the province has to offer.

In view of the forgoing, the immediate consideration and approval of this bill

is highly recommended.
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

633
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KIMI S. COJUANGCO

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

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

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

Section 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the
improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV#S:
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__120

Introduced by Hon. Giorgidi B. Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The constitution expressly recognizes the family as an inviolable institution
that needs protection. In furtherance of this constitutional injunction, the law
provides protection to a family home. Thus, under the Civil Code, when
judicially and extra judicially constituted, a family home is exempt from
execution, forced sale, or attachment, except under well-defined exceptions.

This bill aims to add further impetus to this constitutional injunction by
exempting a family home from real estate taxes. In so doing, a family, especially
the poor ones, may be spared from the sorry spectacle of losing their homes
simply because they can not pay their real estate taxes.

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

eee ‘GABAO.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

120

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Giorgidi B. Aggabao

AN ACT
TO EXEMPT THE FAMILY HOME FROM THE
PAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy . The family is the basic social
institution which public policy cherishes and protects.

SECTION 2. The family home defined. The family home is the dwelling
house where a person and his family reside, and the land on which it is situated.

SECTION 3. The family home is exempt from the payment of real
property tax.
A duly constituted family home is hereby declared exempt from the payment of
the real property tax if the owner of the real property is actually residing therein
and the current and fair market value thereof does not exceed Five Hundred
Thousand Pesos.

If the current and fair market value of the family home exceeds Five
Hundred Thousand Pesos, only the first Five Hundred Thousand pesos shall be
exempt from the payment of the real property tax, and the excess shall be subject
to tax.


If the current and fair market value of the family home exceeds one
million pesos, the entire real property shall be subject to tax.

SECTION 4. Effectivity of this Act. This act shall take effect on
January 1, 2009.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
710

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIA:

‘OBY’

TIANGCO

This bill seeks to establish a FIFTY (50) bed capacity District Hospital in the
City of Navotas to be known as the Navotas District Hospital.

As of present, among the four localities in the Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas,
Valenzuela (Camanava) area, only Navotas City has no hospital of its own except for
a “lying-in clinic.” To make up for the limited number of medical centers, the city
government has put up several health centers to deliver basic medical care to its
constituents.

Unfortunately, the services provided by the city’s lying-in clinic are quite
limited when compared to a hospital that has the proper equipment to
accommodate and treat patients for their medical needs. Residents who are victims
of shooting and stabbing incidents in the City have to be taken to different hospitals
in the nearby cities of Manila, Caloocan, Valenzuela, and Malabon, for treatment.

It is about time that Navotas get its own hospital as it is the only locality in
the northernmost part of Metro Manila without its own medical facility.
The City Government of Navotas and Navotefios look forward to the opportunity of
providing the proposed hospital with modern x-ray machines and other state-of-the
art medical equipment to ensure quality and affordable health care for its indigent
population.

A hospital, at any level, serving the population of Navotas is an integral part
of the health care system. Considering the limited resources however, this
representation believes that public health and clinical interventions can be delivered
efficiently at the level of district hospitals.

To ensure the quality of life and provide my constituents with affordable
health care remains to be at the top of this representation’s priority legislative
agenda.

The passage of this bill for the creation of a district hospital in Navotas is
therefore, earnestly sought.



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session ,., .
710

HOUSE BILL NO.
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIFTY BED CAPACITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL
IN THE CITY OF NAVOTAS, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “NAVOTAS DISTRICT
HOSPITAL”, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A fifty (50) bed capacity district hospital in City of
Navotas, to be known as the “Navotas District Hospital” under the
supervision of the Department of Health is hereby established.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall promulgate rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry into effect the
purpose of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of
this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment into law and every year thereafter.
SECTION 4- This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:

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House BiipNo,_ 20%

Introduced by Representative Susan A. Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE

International Students’ Day is widely celebrated by many countries on November 17 of each

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This occasion began and commemorates the students’ resistance in Prague, Czechoslovakia
during the Nazi occupation of 1939. This action also became the basis for the founding of the
International Union of Students. The Philippines does not recognize such a day of commemoration.
It is high time that the Philippines honor past student leaders and at the same time, institute an
occasion that can encourage the youth to become genuine exemplars of service to the country while
exercising their scholarly responsibilities.

The proposed bill seeks to recognize the contribution of students to national democracy and
in nation-building. In particular, it will identify past student leaders in various fields that should serve
as role models to today’s student leaders, who must be able to balance both academic and
extracurricular activities. It also aims to inspire youth leadership in different fields, from
government, industrial, and scientific endeavors.

‘The bill mandates that the National Youth Commission (NYC), the Department of
Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Philippine

Information Agency (PIA) conduct activities related to student and youth empowerment.



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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

5 .- 2
House Bill No. 407

Introduced by Representative Susan A. Yap

AN ACT
DECLARING THE SEVENTEENTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS
NATIONAL STUDENTS! DAY

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the National Students’ Day Act.

SECTION 2. November 17 of every year is hereby declared as National Students’ 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.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to the observance of the National Students’ Day, an annual
program of activities shall be prepared and implemented with the National Youth Commission
(NYO) 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.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
-Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

nouse sino, 867

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to Create a Technical Education and Skills Training Center in the City
of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Center will serve a noble purpose
of providing the out-of-school youth and the constituents of the City an opportunity to
develop themselves to be self-reliant and lear new techniques geared towards earning a
livelihood, Likewise, it will provide the necessary atmosphere whereby inborn talents are
developed not only as a human being but also to recognize the worth of being a self-reliant
individual.

The necessity for the creation of such a Center shall also service the technical and
vocational skills training requirements of nearby local goverment units of the Province
Bulacan, such as Sta, Maria, Norzagaray, Marilao, and the City of Meycauyan. With proper
technology and other resources made available in our City through the opening of such a
Center, our constituents shall acquire technical knowledge and skills necessary to sustain
themselves economically as well process their transformation unto becoming productive
members of society.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the passage f this Bill is earnestly sought,


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bit No._867

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS TRAINING CENTER, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA), IN THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, 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 created a Technical Education and Skills Training Center
in the City of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, under the supervision of the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

SECTION 2. The a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act of the year following its approval and
every year thereafter.

SECTION 4, Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section of this Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be
affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All laws,, executive orders, decrees, instructions,
rules and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are g\hereby
repealed or modified accordingly

SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.___°*

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Unike any other noble profession, teaching is periiaps the type that cals for the
need that teachers become the F

To achieve this end, teachers in eitner puiiic or privaie shouid ne enadied or
better stil, empowered to lead simple but decent lives free from the dangers or risks of
having to borrow money or financial resources from ‘loan sharks’ who now have run @

dustry catering io the rather sad socio-economic piighi of a sizeabie
ing profession

it is the intent of this bill to help the teachers sector cope with hard times given

hips that they are prone ves in. In other words, their
improved salaries and allowances have not truly reached a desired point where there will
be no need of them looking for sources of funds through loans or lending schemes that
result, most often, in them being badly vietimized by loan sharks.

Under this proposai therefore, ihe Govern Service ir ce System is
authorized to open a special loan window that would cater to granting Yinancial aid or
assistance to teachers in the public sector who jiish to avail of loans at interest rate
comparatively lower than prevailing interest rae

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

94

HOUSE BiLi NO.

introduced by Rep. Winston Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM TO OPEN A
SPECIAL LOAN WINDOW OTHER THAN THAT OF EMERGENCY LOAN FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND PRESCRIBING LOW INTEREST RATE FOR ITS.
REPAYMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shaii be known as the “Public School Teachers Special
Loan Window Act” of 2013

SEC. 2. Every bonafide member of the Government Service insurance System
shall henceforth be entitled the right to avail and apply for loan or financial assistance
under the Special Loan Window as maybe be granted for every public school teacher by
the system af interest rate of repayment tower than prevailing or current interest rate.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, any other form of financial assistance that could be
availed of particularly an emergency ioan should be deemed different and ‘separate from
this special oan window.

SEC. 4. This Act shail take effect thirty (30) days after its approval and
publication in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation and in the Official
Gazette.

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

one

HOUSE BILL NO. © ¢

Introduced by CONG. PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In order to bring 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 Bayawan City LTO Extension Office to a regular District Office is herby proposed.

‘The Bayawan LTO Extension Office does not only cater to the needs of the same city but
also of other municipalities of Oriental Negros as that of Siaton, Sta. Catalina and Basay and the
town and Hinobaan and City of Sipalay in Negros Occidental. In the past years and in the

present, the volume of transaction in the offi

considerably increased.

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PRYDE HENRY A. TEV

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City, Metro Manila

16" Congress
First Regular Session

one

HOUSE BILL NO." ‘ ~

Introduced by CONG. PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAYAWAN CITY LAND TRA!
OFFICE (LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE

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 “Act Converting the Bayawan City Land
‘Transportation (LTO) Extension Office into a Regular LTO District Office”.

SECTION 2. The existing Bayawan City LTO Extension Office is hereby converted into
a regular LTO District Office. For this purpose, the Chief of the Land Transportation Office in
consultation with the Secretary of Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC)
shall enact the rules and regulation (IRR) for the implementation of this Act;

SECTION 3. Appropriation for the implementation of this Act shall be incorporated in
the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and every year
the fter;

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect afier fifteen (15) days following its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City Lz
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House BillNo.——2 88

Introduced by Rep. Eulogio “Amang” R. Magsaysay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article 14, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that “The State shall
protect the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate
steps to make such education accessible to all.”

This proposed measure aims to ensure effective implementation of early childhood
education and development initiatives in the local level by upgrading the knowledge and
managerial skills of the elementary school heads on the creation of quality early leaming
environment, provision for relevant curriculum application of best practices in early childhood
teaching, and strengthening linkages with stakeholders.

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EULOGIO “AMANG” R. MAGSAYSAY


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

House of Representatives

House Bill No.___ 283

Introduced by Rep. Eulogi

“Amang” R. Magsaysay

AN ACT
CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL HEADS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Comprehensive Early Childhood Education
and Development Management Act”

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms:

a) Comprehensive Professional Development - refers to capacity building
activities in the form of but not limited to formal post-graduate program,
workshops, conferences, specialized in-service trainings covering instructional
teadership, general management, and governance;

b) School Head — is the person responsible for the administrative and instructional

supervision of the school or cluster of schools;

Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) - refers to the full early
education and social services program that provide for the basic education and
development needs of young children ages three (3) to six (6), to promote their

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optimum growth and development;

d) ECED Management - focuses on a continuing process of planning,
implementation, supervision, financial management, monitoring, evaluation and
reporting guided by the principles of decentralization.

SECTION 3. The implementing machinery envisioned in this Act is a public-private
partnership authorized by the Secretary of Education in the form of grants through competitive
basis.

SECTION 4. Alll laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with this Act are hereby amended or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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Sixteenth Congress ‘
First Regular Session Sere

HOUSE BILL No. 866

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to create a Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the City of San Jose
del Monte, Bulacan. There is no such existing Court in the City.

At present, the City has only one operating Municipal Trial Court in the City
(MTCC) with pending cases, based on current Supreme Court records, number to
about 4,000. The two additional MTCC Branches in the City created under Republic
Act No. 9450 in May 15, 2007 are not yet operational, hence, such, a volume of
pending cases.

The Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) in the City of Malolos, Bulacan, at present,
exercise territorial jurisdiction over the City of San Jose Del Monte. Current Supreme
Court records likewise show that 60% of the 3,100 cases pending before Malolos
RTCs originated from the City of San Jose Del Monte. The significant increase in the
number of its inhabitants, now numbering to over 1,000,000, coupled with its fast-
paced social and economic development, contributed to this load of undisposed or
undecided cases. Thus, as more cases remain unheared or undecided, the more
such unwarranted delays in the dispensation of justice result to a denial of justice.

“Justice delayed, justice denied.”



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 866

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

CREATING A BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT (RTC) IN THE CITY
OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 14 OF THE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Batas Pambansa Big. 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Re-organization Act of 1980”, as amended, is hereby further amended
to read as follows:

“SEC. 14. Regional Trial Courts. -

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(c) One branch in the City of San Jose Monte, Bulacan.

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SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's
program the operationalization of the branch of the RTC in the City of San Jose Del
Monte, Province of Bulacan, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in the Municipality of Pastrana,
Province of Leyte to be known as the Manaybanay National High School.

The constitutional provisions which mandate the state to make education accessible
to all and to provide a system of free secondary education find fulfillment in this bill.

The student population for the current school year has doubled with influx of
students transferring from nearby barangays, utilizing an old abandoned warehouse and a
makeshift structure made of light materials as their classrooms.

With this great demand for better learning opportunities and quality education, it is
imperative to provide basic facilities like school building, teaching materials, armchairs and
desks,

The establishment therefore of the Manaybanay National High School would mean
the enactment of the townspeople’s fundamental rights.

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

A. F. APOSTOL
sentative
Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session
55
House BillNo,__ 899

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PASTRANA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE
TO BE KNOWN AS THE MANAYBANAY 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. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school
in the Municipality of Pastrana, Province of Leyte to be known as the Manaybanay
National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
issue 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,