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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5838

Introduced by Representative WESLIE T. GATCHALIAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to separate the Malanday High School Annex from Polo National
High School - Malanday Annex and convert the high school annex into a separate high
school to be known as Malanday National High School

This school year 2015-2016, Polo National High School ~ Malanday Annex has
become operational with 1029 students. Thru the efforts and funding of the Local
Government Unit of Valenzuela and this representation, the said school was constructed
complete with 12 classrooms, library and a covered court.

The opening of the said High School along MH Del Pilar St., Barangay Malanday,
Valenzuela City is aimed at providing the residents of Brgy. Malanday and its nearby
barangays an accessible option for education. In particular, the proposed Malanday National
High School can also provide the secondary education to around five (5) nearby public
elementary schools and four (4) private Schools. The proposed Malanday High School is also
easily accessible by public transportation.

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

Representatife
Alay Buhay Parylist


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5838

Introduced by Representative WESLIE T. GATCHALIAN

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE POLO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL —
MALANDAY ANNEX, CITY OF VALENZUELA FROM
POLO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS MALANDAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Section 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School - The
Polo National High School - Malanday Annex in Barangay Malanday, City of
Valenzuela is hereby separated from the Polo National High School and converted
into an independent national high school to be known as Malanday National High
School.

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


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

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5027

Introduced by Hon. Francis Gerald Aguinaldo Abaya

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The practice by mobile phone and data service providers in locking devices
as part of a wireless contract is one of the most significant sources of consumer
frustration with wireless services

Although there exist independent devices or services from third parties that
unlock the mobile device, this process would normally void the warranty of the
mobile device. Device locking makes it difficult for consumers to take advantage
of the competitive offers available in the market. Furthermore, it limits the ability
of the consumers to avoid roaming charges while travelling abroad, because it
prevents them from using another service provider's services.

This bill proposes to allow consumers to request for the unlocking of their
devices, for free , or for a reasonable fee. In the end, it seeks to contribute to a
more dynamic marketplace by promoting consumer choice and wireless
competition.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No,__2027

Introduced by Hon. Francis Gerald Aguinaldo Abaya

AN ACT
TO PROMOTE CONSUMER CHOICE AND WIRELESS COMPETITION BY
ALLOWING CONSUMERS TO UNLOCK MOBILE WIRELESS DEVICES, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Unlocking of Mobile Device Issues — A mobile phone and data
network service provider that provides a locked device to the customer, as part a
subscription contract, shall:

‘A. For subsidized devices: unlock the device, or give customer the means to
unlock the device, at the rate provided by the service provider, upon
request prior to the expiration of the lock-in period of the device. After the
lock-in period, unlocking of the device shalll be free.

B. For unsubsidized devices: unlock the device upon purchase.

Section 2. Implementing rules and regulations - This Act, including its

implementing rules and regulations, shall be implemented by the National
Telecommunications Commission, and other concerned agencies.


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

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NCIS GERALD AGU! DO ABAYA

Representative, First
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

5984

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Philippine authorities said the poison in a batch of candy that sent nearly 2,000 children to
hospital was likely a common germ from dirty hands. Health Secretary Janette Garin
appealed for better hygiene standards the food industry, as she announced test results
indicating a bacterium found in human skin and hair likely contaminated the sweets. “This
could be they did not wash their hands, or their sweat dripped into the candy, or the candy
touched their armpits, or they didn’t wash up after going to the bathroom,” Garin said in a
statement.

At least 1,925 people, mostly children in the Southern Philippines were hospitalized earlier in
July, with stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, and other illnesses after eating fruit-flavored
candy. Poor enforcement of food safety regulations has been blamed for past cases of food
poisoning in the Philippines. The health secretary acknowledged that the government has
had a tough time enforcing food safety rules in small towns, where businesses prepare
candy, rice cakes and other sweets in their home kitchens, “These backyard industries are
not regulated by the FDA,” she said,

Hence, this measure seeks to create the food safety administration in pfder to laser-focus on
the food safety issues and stave off the occurrence of food poisoning/n the future.

The immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly prayed for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

5984

HOUSE BILL NO. __~"’

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
CREATING THE OFFICE OF FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Food Safety Administration Act of
2015."

SEC. 2. There is hereby created the Food Safety Administration under the Office of
the Department of Health to ensure food safety throughout the Philippines,

SEC. 3. The creation of such office shall be determined and undertaken by the
Department of Health, which is hereby authorized to delineate its specific functions from
those of the Food and Drugs Administration.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter, such sums as may
be necessary for the effective implementation of this measure shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Sixteenth Congress
24 Regular Session

House Bill No,_5142

troduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves Road (Agusan del
Norte)-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-lligan Road into a Secondary National Road.

Bfficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce. The
Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves Road (Agusan del Norte)-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan
de Oro-lligan Road provides that vital link for efficient transportation of goods and
services to strategic destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of
Agusan del Norte and other parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of
embarkation and disembarkation and the provincial and city centers. The whole
stretch of the road encompasses two different regions and number of local
government units.

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province
and the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent
concern on the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are
unable to meet the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road. This
has resulted in the bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact
‘on the economic and commercial activities in the affected areas.

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves
Road (Agusan del Norte)-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-lligan Road into a
Secondary National Road has become imperative. The passage of this /bill is
therefore most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Sixteenth Congress
2m Regular Session

House Bill No.__9147

Introduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE TINIWISAN-MAGUINDA-LAS
NIEVES ROAD (AGUSAN DEL NORTE)-NRJ BUTUAN CITY-CAGAYAN DE ORO-
ILIGAN ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The Tiniwisan-Maguinda-Las Nieves Road (Agusan del Norte)-
NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-lligan Road is hereby converted into a National
Secondary Road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH)

SECTION 2. ‘The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in the Department's
program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

House BILLNo.__ 5066

Introduced by Rep. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill proposes the conversion of the Brgy. La Union-Dancalan-Poblacion Road,
Castilla, Sorsogon into a national road.

The provincial road is currently six kilometers of unpaved road. It used to be the
original road from Barangay La Union to the Poblacion and as such, is still under constant
use by the residents of the communities through which it passes.

The concreting and maintenance of the road will lead to better mobility of people,
goods and services to and from La Union and adjacent barangays to the Poblacion.
Unfortunately, the Provincial Government of Sorsogon lacks the necessary funds for this,
purpose. National funds can better cover the cost of improving and maintaining the road.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRE:
Second Regular Session

5066

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE LA UNION - DANCALAN = POBLACION ROAD IN
CASTILLA, SORSOGON INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The La Union ~ Dancalan ~ Poblacion Road in the Municipality of
Castilla, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6009

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING CORPORATION
(PAGCOR) has with it a stigma of being used in ways that do not help the
Filipino people. We have not heard of many projects that reach the people
from especially the D and E classes of Philippine society.

This amendment aims to improve Section 12 to include an earmark of
30% percent a year that will directly go to socialized housing projects of the
government, aimed at the poorest of the poor in the country. The current
provision is too diffused, and the results are not felt by the Filipino people.
This will make the results felt almost immediately through this earmark.

With the urgency of this goal, we aim for the approval of this Act.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6009

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 12 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1869 -
CONSOLIDATING AND AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NOS. 1067-
A, 1067-B, 1067-C, 1399 AND 1632, RELATIVE TO THE FRANCHISE AND
POWERS OF THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING
CORPORATION (PAGCOR)

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

SECTION ONE. Section 12 of Title IV of Presidential Decree No. 1869,
otherwise known as PAGCOR Charter, is hereby further amended to read as
follows:

“SEC 12. Special Condition of Franchise. ~

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“(d) Housing for the poor”

SEC 2. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders,
proclamations, rules and regulations and other issuances, or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed,

amended or modified.

SEC 3. Effectivity Clause. - ‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

from the date of its publication.

Approved.
Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__5'765

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Mamagum,
Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte to be known as the
Mamagum National High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo.
The nearest high school is approximately six kilometers away from Barangay
Mamagum, The establishment of a national high school within the barangay will
help decongest other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will
provide better access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high
school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our
constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

BDULLAH D. DIMAPORO


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HOUSE BILLNO.___ 5769

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MAMAGUM, MUNICIPALITY OF SULTAN NAGA DIMAPORO,
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE
MAMAGUM .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 shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Mamagum, Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Province
of Lanao del Norte to be known as the Mamagum National High School.

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

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of

Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

Approved,
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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5898

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Darumawang
Ilaya, Municipality of Lala, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Darumawang Haya
National High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Lala. The nearest high
school is approximately four kilometers away from Barangay Darumawang Ilaya,
The establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help
decongest other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide
better access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school
education by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our
constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

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ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO.


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HOUSE BILL NO, 5898

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
DARUMAWANG ILAYA, MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF
LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE DARUMAWANG ILAYA
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 shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Darumawang Ilaya, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao
del Norte to be known as the Darumawang Ilaya National High School. ,

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

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations, — The Secretary of
Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

Approved,
Sixteenth Congress ‘
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5766

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D, Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to establish a national high school in Barangay Calube,
Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte to be known as the
Calube National High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of ail citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo.
The nearest high school is approximately five kilameters away from Barangay
Calube. The establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help
decongest other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide
better access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school
education by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of’ our
constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO



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Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5766

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CALUBE, MUNICIPALITY OF SULTAN NAGA DIMAPORO, PROVINCE
OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE CALUBE 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 shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Calube, Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Province of
Lanao del Norte to be known as the Calube National High School.

SEC.2. Appropriations, - The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the

Calube National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual

General Appropriations Act.

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of
Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5521

Introduced by Honorable Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide stiffer penalty to persons who obstruct the apprehension and
prosecution of criminal offenders, amending for the purpose Presidential Decree (PD) No.
1829, entitled “Penalizing Obstruction of Apprehension and Prosecution of Criminal
Offenders.”

Issued by President Marcos on January 16, 1981, PD 1829 was intended to penalize
any person who knowingly or willfully obstructs, impedes, frustrates or delays the
apprehension and prosecution of suspected criminal offenders. The penalty imposed under
any of the acts enumerated in PD 1829 is imprisonment or a fine, or both. The penalty of
imprisonment ranges from 4 years, 2 months and I day to 6 years while the fine ranges from
P1,000.00-P6,000.00

Since the effectivity of the law in 1981, the penalties imposed under PD 1829 have
been unchanged. It is hoped that by increasing the penalty from prision correccional in its
maximum period to reclusion temporal in its maximum period and the fine from P50,000.00
to P200,000.00, the law will discourage some sectors of society who lend their hand in
obstructing the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._5521

Introduced by Honorable Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT
INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE
NO. 1829, ENTITLED, “PENALIZING OBSTRUCTION OF APPREHENSION AND
PROSECUTION OF CRIMINAL OFFENDERS”

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1829 is hereby amended to

read as follows:

tion 1, ‘The penalty of {prision correctional] RECLUSION

TEMPORAL in its maximum period, or a fine ranging from [1,000] FIFTY

THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) to [6,000] TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND (P200,000.00) pesos, or both, shall be imposed upon any person
who knowingly or willfully obstructs, impedes, frustrates or delays the
apprehension of suspects and the investigation and prosecution of criminal
cases by committing any of the following acts:

© Preventing witnesses from testi

ng in any criminal proceeding or

from reporting the commission of any offense or the identity of any offender/s
by means of bribery, misrepresentation, deceit, intimidation, force or threats;

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SEC. 2 All laws, decrees, executive orders, presidential issuances and other
administrative rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC.3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

5135

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representatives Benhur L, Salimbangon, Gerald Anthony . Gullas, Jr, and
Wilfredo 8, Caminero

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to effect the change of numerical names of the 1", 2". and 4" District
Engineering Offices ( DEOs) in the Province of Cebu to conform with the numerical names of
the Congressional districts they serve amending for this purpose Republic Acts No. 9043 and
9218.

The Province of Cebu is composed of six (6) congressional districts each has an
engineering district office (DEO) implementing the infrastructure development thereof, ‘These
congressional districts are correspondingly named 1", 2”, 3, 4", S", and 6" congressional
district. ‘The District Engineering Offices (DEOs) are likewise named Cebu 1", 2", 3", 4",
5", and 6” DEO. Three (3) of these DEOs however do not correspond to the numerical name of
the congressional district they are serving, namely; Cebu 1" DEO which serves the 4”
Congressional District, Cebu 2" DEO for the 1 Congressional District, and Cebu 4" DEO for
the 2" Congressional District

This disparity between the numerical denomination of the district engineering offices
and the congressional district has created confusion in the minds of the transacting public. It has
also caused some documents to be rerouted to the different engineering office or even lost

Needless to say, the change of name of the Cebu 1", 2", and 4" DEOs to correspond to
the numerical names of the congressional districts where they exercise jurisdiction is
imperative.

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended

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REP/ BENHUR L, SALIMBANGON

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REP. GERALD ANTHONY ¥. GULLAS, JR. REP. WILFREDO S. C. 0

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

5135

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representatives Benhur L. Salimbangon, Gerald Anthony V. Gullas, Jr, and
Wilfredo S. Caminero

AN ACT CHANGING THE NUMERICAL NAMES OF THE CEBU 1°, 2%?,
AND 4" DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES (DEQs) IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU
TO CONFORM TO THE NUMERICAL NAMES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICTS WHERE THE DEOs EXERCISE JURISDICTION , AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 9043 AND 9218

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

Section 1. The Cebu I" District Engineering Office (DEO) which serves the 4"
Congressional District is hereby renamed and be known as the Cebu 4" DEO, the Cebu 2"
DEO serving the 1" Congressional District is also renamed and known as the Cebu 1" DEO and
lastly, the Cebu 4" DEO in the 2"! Congressional District is also renamed and be known as the
Cebu 2“ DEO,

Section 2. The present personnel, resources, and equipment of each district engineering
office shall be retained.

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the immediate implementation of this Act.

Section 4, This act shall take effect upon its approval,

Approved,
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House Bill No. 5101

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE EMIL L. ONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Northern Samar suffered the onslaught of “Typhoon
Glenda” which caused havoc to lives and properties. As per damage report from the
Northern Samar Electric Cooperative Inc. (NORSAMELCO) in its distribution system,
the estimated cost of damage is PhP 191,857,997.3 inclusive of poles, wires, assorted
line materials, transformers, meters and other line equipment as well as the labor cost
to install these items.

There were 60,011 houses located in the 478 energized barangays of the 24
municipalities of the province that were cut off from electric service after the onslaught
of Typhoon Glenda due to the massive damage sustained by the electric lines from the
typhoon. The line reconstruction was generally implemented on a “temporary basis” by
recycling the salvageable materials left partially dented by the typhoon. The quality of
reconstruction therefore does not conform to standards including the “Build Back
Better’ concept as was observed in the implementation of the Yolanda Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction Program (YRRP). Most of the lines will not last long and will
necessarily need funding to standardize them. If the needed funds are availed from
financing institutions, the constituents will eventually bear the burden of repaying as the
burden will be passed on to the corresponding tariffs for loan servicing

It is on this note that a government subsidy similar to the reconstruction of
electric lines damaged by Typhoon Yolanda be allocated to the province so that the
electric distribution system will be brought to a condition that will provide efficient and
reliable power supply for the province.

Hence, passage of this proposed bill to provide subsidy in the reconstruction of
electric lines damaged by Typhoon Glenda be allocated to the province of Northern
Samar is earnestly sought.

EMiL Ko
Representative, 2" District of Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5101.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE EMIL L. ONG

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
ELECTRIC LINES DAMAGED BY TYPHOON GLENDA IN THE PROVINCE OF
NORTHERN SAMAR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and the house of the Representatives of the Philippines in
congress assembled:
SECTION 1. This Act shall provide for government subsidy in the reconstruction
of electric lines damaged by Typhoon Glenda and appropriating funds therefore.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the

Official Gazette or two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

Representative, 2" District Northern Samar
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5594

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO B, DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court
in Mountain Province to be stationed in the municipality of Paracelis.

The municipality of Paracelis, Mountain Province is 225 kilometers
away from the capital town of Bontoc, Mountain Province where the Regional
Trial Courts are located. The litigants who come from this town will have to
travel more than ten (10) hours at least, passing through three other
provinces, the provinces of Ifugao, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya just to attend
hearings in the said trial courts. In fact, one of the reasons why most of the
cases originating from the municipality of Paracelis get dismissed is because
the complainants and their witnesses fail to appear before the RTCs in Bontoc
because of the difficulty and cost of travel.

The creation of an additional branch is supported by the Integrated Bar
of the Philippines-Mountain Province Chapter due to the great injustice and
social inequity to the litigants brought about by the far distance of the nearest
RTC located in the capital town of Bontoc from the municipality of Paracelis.

In view of the foregoing and the increasing number of cases originating
from said municipality, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 5594

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

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

Section 1. An additional branch of the Regional Trial Court to be
stationed in the municipality of Paracelis is hereby created in the First Judicial
Region.

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly-
created Regional Trial court branch in the First Judicial Region.

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

Sec. 3. Section 14 (a) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise
known as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all
other laws, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are
hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No._5823 i

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
_4" District, lloilo

“AN ACT CREATING A MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT FOR THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAUAN, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a Municipal Trial Court for the Municipality of Tigbauan,
in the Province of lloilo.

Our Constitution provides that “Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial
bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by
reason of poverty” and “all persons shall have the right to speedy disposition of
their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.” (Article Il,
Section 11 and 16, The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.)

Presently, the 15th Municipal Circuit Trial Court stationed in the Municipality of
Guimbal Iloilo has jurisdiction over cases coming from the municipalities of
Guimbal, Tigbauan, Igbaras and Tubungan, all in the Province of Iloilo. Half of
the court's caseload comes from the Municipality of Tigbauan. This invariably
leads to the unnecessary clogging of the court's docket, which can be
immediately and effectively remedied by creating a separate municipal trial court
to hear all cases emanating from the Municipality of Tigbauan.

In view of the foregoing considerations, the approval of the bill is strongly
recommended.

OSCAR “RICHARD” S. GARIN, JR.


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HouSE BILL No. _5823

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

“AN ACT CREATING A MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT STATIONED
AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAUAN, PROVINCE OF ILOILO,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

Section 1. An additional of one (1) Municipal Trial Court for the First District of
lloilo is hereby created in the Sixth Judicial Region stationed at the Municipality
of Tigbauan, Province of Iloilo.

Section 2. The Supreme Court of the Philippines shall issue the necessary rules
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 3. The Office of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the
Philippines, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of the Department of
Justice shall immediately include in its program the operationalization of the
Municipal Trial Court of the Municipality of Tigbauan, Province of Iloilo, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

general circulation.

Approved,
Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._5800

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Rebe,
Municipality of Lala, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Rebe National High
School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Lala. The nearest high
school is approximately two kilometers away from Barangay Rebe. The
establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help decongest
other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide better
access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school education
by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of.
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

WEB a
Sa yee

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO


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Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._5800

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY REBE,
MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE
KNOWN AS THE REBE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION |. Establishment of a National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Rebe, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao del Norte to be
known as the Rebe National High School.

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

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of

Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

Approved,
Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

ILL NO. 5774

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Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo om

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Campo 3,
Municipality of Salvador, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Campo 3 National
High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Salvador. The nearest
high school is approximately three kilometers away from Barangay Campo 3. The
establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help decongest
other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide better
access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school education
by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our poor constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is. imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

Caner

‘ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO-


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Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5771

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAMPO
3, MUNICIPALITY OF SALVADOR, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL
NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE CAMPO 3 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 shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Campo 3, Municipality of Salvador, Province of Lanao del
Norte to be known as the Campo 3 National High School.

SEC.2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the

Campo 3 National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the

annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Secretary of
Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _5914

Introduced by Henry 8. Oaminal

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to designate August 30 of every year as the “Sinacaban Day”
and a special non-working holiday in the municipality.

The municipality of Sinacaban, 2" District of the province of Misamis
Occidental in Region X Northern Mindanao, is considered an Aquamarine and
Dolphin Island. It is a 5! class municipality comprising of 17 barangays and
was founded on August 30, 1946.

By declaring August 30 of every year as a special non-working holiday, the
people of Sinacaban will have more opportunity to commemorate and participate
in the annual celebration of its foundation day and reflect on their duties and
responsibilities as people of Sinacaban.

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

roved,

ATTY.
Representative
2n4 District, Misamis Occidental

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5514

Introduced by Representative Henry S. Oaminal

AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SINACABAN, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
OCCIDENTAL, 2° DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS “SINACABAN DAY”

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

SECTION 1. August 30 of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the Municipality of Sinacaban, Province of Misamis
Occidental, 24 District, in commemoration of its Founding Anniversary to be
known as “Sinacaban Day”.

SEC, 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in

the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

__Approved,

Representative
2m District, Misamis Occidental
Republic of the Philippines 29 OCT 2014
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kn Pi

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Secondary Regular Session

5111

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the creation of a National High School in Barangay
Tuburan in the Municipality of Janiuay in the Province of Hloilo, to be named
the Tuburan National High School (TNHS). The establishment of TNHS is in.
response to the request of low-income residents of Barangay Tuburan, as well
as, those of neighboring barangays for a more accessible high school, This
will also decongest the nearest secondary schools in the area, and address
problems of classroom and teacher shortage they are presently experiencing.
This will also make teaching in the unburdened secondary schools more
manageable and focused. Moreover, with the establishment of the TNHS,
beneficiary students will no longer be subjected to difficult travelling
conditions and high transportation expense

Under the Constitution, "[t]he State shall give priority to education x x
x, and shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education
at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all", In this light, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought

Ce
RTHUR R. DEFENSOR, JR.
Representative

3rd District of Iloilo

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Secondary Regular Session

5111

HOUSE BILL NO, _“*

Introduced by Honorable Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

AN ACT.
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TUBURAN, MUNICIPALITY OF JANIUAY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO TO
BE KNOWN AS TUBURAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Sec. 1, Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Tuburan, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of lloilo
to be known as Tuburan National High School.

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

Sec. 3. Implementation, ‘The Secretary of Education shall issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act

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

Approved.