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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No, 5957

Introduced by HON. ALAN “ALDU" R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(On June 21, 1969, Republic Act No. 5876 was enacted creating the Davao del Norte School of
Fisheries (DANSOF) in the Municipality of Panabo to educate fishermen and their children towards
sustainable fishing and proper use and conservation of fishery resources.

On February 14, 1995, Republic Act No. 7879 was signed into law by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos
converting the Davao Regional Institute of Fisheries to Davao del Norte State College (DNSC).

On October 3, 2016, the Datu Jose Libayao Davao del Norte State College Extension Campus
was established in the Municipality of Talaingod, to cater to the needs of indigenous peoples.

Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) currently has almost 3,000 students, enrolled in over
twenty (20) Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in the fields of aquatics and applied sciences,
education, information technology, management, and governance.

This bill seeks to establish an academic extension campus in the Island Garden City of Samal
{IGACOS), Province of Davao del Norte, which will further serve the youth of the Second District of
Davao del Norte, especially those who are forced to enroll in distant universities and colleges.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this

bee "ADU" R. DUJALI

Representati
2nd District, Davao Del Norte

lls earnestly sought.


Republic of the

ippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.,

5957

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

‘AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DAVAO DEL NORTE STATE COLLEGE ACADEMIC EXTENSION CAMPUS IN
‘THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS), PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, an Academic Extension Campus of Davao del Norte State

College (DNSC) to be located in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Province of Davao del Norte.

SEC. 2. The DNSC Board is hereby authorized to find a suitable location in the Island Garden City
‘of Samal (IGACOS) and to perform the necessary tasks in order to acquire the said properties and
construct the satellite campuses.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated in the
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law of provision that is not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, memoranda or circulars
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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

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Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Ea

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CANANGHAN, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO
BE KNOWN AS CANANGHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Cananghan,
Municipality of Valderrama in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the
Cananghan Elementary School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Cananghan, but the
school is not able to cater to full primary education. Thus, school children still need
to travel to neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn, develop and allow them to be part of the
country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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

LOREN B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5106
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CANANGHAN, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO
BE KNOWN AS CANANGHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Cananghan, Municipality of
Valderrama in the Province of Antique to be known as Cananghan Elementary

School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Cananghan Elementary School, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
QAP RES,

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 5063

Introduced by Representative Joseph Stephen S. Paduano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mr. Chen Tian Man was born in the Fujian Province of China on the 23" of May
1982. He migrated to the Philippines has been a legal resident of the Philippines ever
since. He was officially enrolled from 1997-1998 at Philippine Institute of Quezon City
in # 62 Kitanlad St. Quezon City

He intends to acquire Philippine Citizenship by way of congressional
naturalization. He has stated his utmost desire to become a Filipino Citizen and has
proven that he has nothing but the best of intentions in migrating to the country.

Mr. Chen Tian Man has been a contributor to the Philippine society and economy.
He is active in the community and is very dependable when it comes to helping
Filipinos in times of necessity. The undersigned is confident of his worthiness and
eligibility of conferment of the privilege of becoming a Philippine Citizen.

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

ang Lingkod RL

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. moles

Introduced by Representative Joseph Stephen S. Paduano

AN ACT
GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO CHEN TIAN MAN

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

SECTION 1. Mr. CHEN TIAN MAN is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with
all the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations
appurtenant there to under the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines.

SEC. 2. After the taking by Mr. Chen Tian Man of his Oath of Allegiance before
an officer duly authorized for this purpose, and the registration of the same with the
Bureau of Immigration, Mr. Chen Tian Man shall enter upon the full enjoyment of his
Philippine citizenship.

SEC. 3. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration
shall forth with issue. Mr. Chen Tian Man's Certificate of Naturalization

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon publication in at least two
(2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5941

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A lot of Pag-Ibig fund members in Southern Leyte are forced to travel long
distance to avail of the services or to transact business with Pag-Ibig fund. This
problem is caused by the absence of a frontline office of Pag-Ibig fund in any of the
municipalities/ city of the whole Province of Southern Leyte.

To address this concern, an Office of the Pag-Ibig Fund must be established in
the City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO,


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5941

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A BRANCH OFFICE OF THE HOME
DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND “PAG-IBIG” IN MAASIN CITY,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a branch office of the
Home Development Mutual Fund “PAG-IBIG FUND” in Maasin City,
Province of Southern Leyte.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this
Act shall be allocated in the annual budget of the PAG-IBIG Fund in
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9679, otherwise

known as the “ Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009”.


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

circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

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Quezon City \ ps
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No. 5959

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘On June 21, 1969, Republic Act No. 5876 was enacted creating the Davao del Norte School of
Fisheries (DANSOF) in the Municipality of Panabo to educate fishermen and their children towards
sustainable fishing and proper use and conservation of fishery resources.

On February 14, 1995, Republic Act No. 7879 was signed into law by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos
converting the Davao Regional Institute of Fisheries to Davao del Norte State College (DNSC).

On October 3, 2016, the Datu Jose Libayao Davao del Norte State College Extension Campus
was established in the Municipality of Talaingod, to cater to the needs of indigenous peoples.

Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) currently has almost 3,000 students, enrolled in over
‘twenty (20) Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in the fields of aquatics and applied sciences,
education, information technology, management, and governance.

This bill seeks to establish an academic extension campus in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas,
Province of Davao del Norte, which will further serve the youth of the Second District of Davao del
Norte, especially those who are forced to enroll in distant universities and colleges.

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

wey ‘ALHU" R. DUJALI

Representative
2nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,_9959

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJAL

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DAVAO DEL NORTE STATE COLLEGE ACADEMIC EXTENSION CAMPUS IN
‘THE MUNICIPALITY OF STO. TOMAS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, an Academic Extension Campus of Davao del Norte State
College (DNSC) to be located in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte.

SEC. 2. The DNSC Board is hereby authorized to find a suitable location in the Municipality of Sto.
‘Tomas and to perform the necessary tasks in order to acquire the said properties and construct the
satellite campuses.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated in the
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the law of provision that is not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, memoranda or circulars
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 5904

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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MANUEL JOSE ff DAYIPE


Republic of the Philippi

Congress of the Philip)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __5904

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
LIMAONG IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS TUMITUS.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines

in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Limaong, City of
Zamboanga, to be known as Tumitus National High School.

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

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

the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Introduced by Representative FLORIDA P. ROBES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution mandates the State to provide free elementary and secondary
education. With the implementation of Republic Act 6655 (Free Public Secondary Education
Act), the number of students wanting to avail of this benefit has increased. This magnanimity,
however, on the part of the State becomes irrelevant in places where there are demands for
elementary education but there are no available school buildings and teachers to speak of,
hence, the need to establish more public secondary schools.

There is an overriding need for the establishment of a national high school is likewise
a mandated provision of basic services contemplated under Republic Act 7279 or the “Urban.
Development and Housing Act”. This law provides that resettlement areas shall be provided
basic services and facilities for education. The establishment of a national high school in such
areas is a fitting example of the spirit of RAs 6655 and 7279 because it will enable students
living in these areas easy access to free and quality public secondary education.

This bill, thus, proposes the establishment of a public secondary school in Barangay
San Manuel, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, to be known as the “San Manuel National
High School”. It is made in response to the clamor of its existing and newly-established
residents to uplift their social well-being and grant them convenient access to free and quality
basic education guaranteed them by the Constitution.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is eamestly urged.

REP. é ORIDA P. ROBES


Republic of the Phil
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 2760,

Introduced by Representative FLORIDA P. ROBES

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
SAN MANUEL, CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE,
PROVINCE OF BULACAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE
SAN MANUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be in 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 San
Manuel, City of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, to be known as the San Manuel
National High School.

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

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

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its publication
in the Official Gazette.

Approved.
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 9703
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Cagayan de Oro International Convention Center was first conceptualized last
1998. The idea was to have it built in Taguanao, Barangay Indahag, in Cagayan de Oro City.
Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. started to secure funds for its construction.

Construction began in 2003 with a construction cost of Php 349,000,000. The facility
was designed to have a seating capacity of 7,700. It has a multi-purpose halll that can
accommodate 1,000 guests, a convertible indoor playing court, an exhibit area for 1,500
viewing guests with a demountable partition for flexibility of expansion, 12 function rooms for
1,000 guests, 4 club rooms with lockers and showers, cafeteria with approximately 100
seating capacity, and an administrative office, storage room and other support facilities,

This key infrastructure is essential to our serious commitment to make Cagayan de
Oro City remain in the top most competitive cities in the Philippines and towards becoming
the “tourism Convention capital" in the Mindanao region.

Former Senate president and PDP-Laban founder Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. is one of
the pillars of democracy of the Philippines and is father of the Local Government Code. He
was a staunch critic of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, and will be remembered as a freedom
fighter who resisted martial law resulting in his being imprisoned several times for his
unwavering belief in democracy.

He won a seat as Assemblyman for Cagayan de Oro in the Batasang Pambansa in
1984. He was elected Senator in 1987 and again in 1998 and in 2004, during which time, he
was elected Senate President in 2000, becoming the first Mindanaonon to occupy the said
position

Senator Nene Pimentel was a great statesman of our country, a true Mindanaonon
and a native son of Cagayan de Oro City.

It is for these reasons that the yet to be completed Cagayan de Oro Convention
Center should be renamed as the Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. International Convention Center.

In view of the same, immediate approval of this measure is eamestly requested

RUFUS B. RODI EZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
5703

House Bill No.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE CAGAYAN DE ORO CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED IN
BARANGAY INDAHAG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO THE AQUILINO Q. PIMENTEL,
JR. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER

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

SECTION 1. The Cagayan de Oro Convention Center located in Barangay Indahag,
Cagayan de Oro City is hereby renamed into the Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. International
Convention Center in honor of one of the most distinguished sons of Cagayan de Oro City.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

5420
HOUSE BILLNO._____

Introduced By: REP. ALAN 1 B. ECLEO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a district office of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands. The establishment of a district
office of the LTO in the Province of Dinagat Islands, particularly in the Municipality of San Jose,
will make transactions with this government agency more accessible and convenient for the
residents of the said province.

With the establishment of this LTO district office, Dinagatnons will no longer have to
travel across Surigao Strait to the City of Surigao in the neighboring Province of Surigao Del
Norte just to transact and avail the services of the Land Transportation Office, like securing or
renewing vehicle registrations, the processing of driver's licenses, and other concerns of the
agency.

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

REP. TB.ECLEO
LONE DISTRICT, DINAGAT ISLANDS.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5420
HOUSE BILL NO..

Introduced By: REP. ALAN 1B. ECLEO

‘AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, IN THE LONE DISTRICT OF DINAGAT ISLANDS, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

Section 1. There shall be established a Land Transportation Office (LTO) District Office in the
Municipality of San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands to be known as the Land Transportation
Office — Dinagat Islands District Office.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Land Transportation Office District Office
in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. Within six (6) months following the effectivity of this act, the Secretary of
Transportation shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 5770
Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the year 2020 as the “National Golf Tourism Year”
in the entire country.

In April 2018, the Asian Golf Tourism Convention was held in the country.
During the said convention, golf tour operators from around the world gathered in
the Philippines in record numbers. The International Association of Golf Tour
Operators had the greatest number of tour operators in attendance during the
convention. This manifests the interest of the international community in golf
tourism in the country.

However, the local golf industry has yet to take a unified position on how to
promote golf tourism in the country. There are sectors of the golf industry that are
not yet prepared for this challenge. Thus, the Iloilo Golf and Country Club rallied
the country’s golf tourism proponents and hosted the Iloilo Golf Summit held in
Sta. Barbara, Iloilo last September 21, 2019.

The Iloilo Golf Summit was attended by representatives from various
prestigious golf and country clubs in the country. After the meetings and
presentations, the group drafted a “Manifesto Declaring the Year 2020 as the
Philippine National Golf Tourism Year.” The manifesto aims to make the
Philippines as a premier golf tourism destination in the year 2020 and onwards.

This proposed measure extends the government’s support for the growth of
golf tourism in the country.The development of golf tourism in the Philippines
boosts the popularity of the game, increases the interest in the game of golf, and
enhances the facilities of the various golf clubs. It also helps improve the living
standards of the people employed in these golf courses and similar business


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establishments, which will also benefit from the influx of tourists who are golf
enthusiasts.

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

MIC LB. GORRICETA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL‘NO, _5770

Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta

AN ACT
DECLARING THE YEAR 2020 AS “NATIONAL GOLF TOURISM YEAR”
IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. In recognition of the Philippines’ world class and unique
golfing enclaves located all over the archipelago, and the potential benefit from the
expected growth in golf tourism, the year 2020 is declared as “National Golf
Tourism Year” in the entire country.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Tourism shall spearhead the celebration of the
“National Golf Tourism Year” in coordination with all heads of government
agencies and instrumentalities as well as local government units, and officers and
members of golf clubs in the Philippines.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

5751

House Bill No.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposal to rename Compostela Valley Province into Davao de
Oro Province as mandated by Republic Act No. 11297 was
overwhelmingly ratified in a plebiscite conducted last December 7, 2019
97 percent of those who cast their vote favored the affirmative side,
incontrovertible proof that the populace prefers the change of our political
subdivision’s name. This has likewise validated, and given back their
collective sense of belonging to the Davao region, a tag which had been
inadvertently taken away from them when Compostela Valley Province
was carved out of Davao del Norte Province in 1998

This development prompted us to file this bill to rename Compostela
Valley State College as created by Republic Act No. 10598, into Davao de
Oro State College. This will confer the proper appellation for the state-
sponsored tertiary school, consistent with the ratification of the province’s
new name

Expeditious approval of the measure is earnestly requested.

MAN URAT” E. ZAMORA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 5751.

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

AN ACT RENAMING COMPOSTELA VALLEY STATE COLLEGE
INTO THE DAVAO DE ORO STATE COLLEGE

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

SECTION 1. Compostela Valley State College is hereby renamed
Davao de Oro State College.

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or parts
thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines (33
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Quezon City | Time:
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House BILL No. 5328

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The most common mode of transportation if municipalities and cities to ferry
passengers in rural areas is what is sommonly called tricycle. While the power to regulate
the operation of tricycles and grant franchises for the operation thereof have been
devolved to municipalities and cities by virtue ‘of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended,
Stherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, subject to the guidelines
prescribed by the Department of “Transportation, the explicit restriction is that the regular
rate of service is limited only to areas within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality
Srecity which issued the franchise. The tricycle ‘drivers, in most cases, are afraid to travel
Sutside of the territorial boundary for fear of apprehension by government authorities.
Therefore, the passengers, even in emergency Case® like bringing patients to hospitals
located at neighboring town oF city, have to transfer another tricycle or car causing
\Gawarranted delay that may endanger or cost the life of the patients.

itis therefore the paramount objective of this bill to provide relief to tricycle drivers
and passengers by allowing tricycles to freely travel beyond the regular route of service
‘without fear of apprehension for violating the terms ‘and condition of the franchise

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill.

MARIgOL C. PANOTES
Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5329

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT
ALLOWING TRICYCLES TO TRAVEL BEYOND THE REGULAR ROUTE OF SERVICE
AS EMBODIED IN THEIR FRANCHISE IN EMERGENCY CASES AS DETERMINED
BY CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
ANY VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Tricycles are hereby allowed to travel beyond their regular route of
service as embodied in their franchise in emergency cases as determined by concerned
government authority.

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

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Land
Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), in consultation with the
Leagues of Municipalities and Cities, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for
its implementation.

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

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (16) afer its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

5910
HOUSE BILL NO.__

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the
Constitution specifically and unequivocally provides. Article II, Section 13 of the 1987
Constitution provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual
and social well-being.” In Article XIV, Section 1, the 1987 Constitution likewise

provides that “the State shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that
our government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified
as one of the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy, and productive individuals.
The bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should, therefore, be a step in the
right direction.

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents
of Barangay Maragatas through the position papers of the various sectors of the
community within the Municipality of Lupon, Province of Davao Oriental.

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Maragatas in their desire to have a National
High School in their Barangay by the creation of the Maragatas National High School
to be situated at the Barangay proper in the Municipality of Lupon, Province of Davao
Oriental.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Representative
2m District, Davao Oriental


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5910

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING
ANATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MARAGATAS, MUNICIPALITY OF
LUPON, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS MARAGATAS
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Maragatas, Municipality
of Lupon, Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Maragatas National High School.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred (120) days

after its effectivity.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5934

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Asuncion in
Maasin City to Barangay Paku, Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte into a national road.

Barangays Asuncion and Paku and the rest of the barangays in Southern Leyte are
farming communities. Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in theses areas
because they are the means by which farm produce is transported to the markets. They
are convenient links between fifteen (15) municipalities of Souther Leyte stretching
towards the Municipality of Malitbog. Approximately one (1) hour travel time is saved
by not passing the coastal road in going to Maasin City.

The conversion of the Asuncion-Paku road into a national road will greatly
stimulate and promote economic development of the various barangays traversed by this
road network. This will likewise increase commercial activity as a consequence, spur
business and financial movements in the municipalities bounded by this road network.
New investments will be encouraged thus promoting economic growth and progress in
the area.

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

“CLI.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No9934

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY
ASUNCION IN MAASIN CITY TO BARANGAY PAKU, BONTOC,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SEC. 1. The Barangay Road from Barangay Asuncion in Maasin City
to Barangay Paku, Bontoc, Southern Leyte is hereby converted into a
national road to be known as the Asuncion-Paku National Highway under
the direct supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation

of this Act shall be charged against the appropriation for the Department of


Public Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of
the highway shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. eal!

Introduced by REP. RUTH MARIANO-HERNANDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create two additional branches of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and
one additional branch of the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) to be stationed at the City of
Cabuyao, in the Province of Laguna in light of the increasing number of cases being filed
in the province.

The addition of two RTC branches and one MTC branch in Cabuyao City will help in de-
clogging the dockets of the existing courts and help improve the general conditions of
the justice system in the said city and the province in general. This measure shall also
help all business firms, labor associations, civic groups and people from all walks of life
to have greater access to the court and its services.

The increasing economic and business activities and the concomitant increase of the
population in the City of Cabuyao bolsters the need to create the proposed additional
court branches in the said area.

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

Appro



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. pare

Introduced by REP. RUTH MARIANO-HERNANDEZ

AN ACT
CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
AND ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN THE
PROVINCE OF LAGUNA TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF CABUYAO, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 14, PARAGRAPH (E) AND 29 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. Two (2) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court and one (1)
additional branch of the Municipal Trial Court in the Fourth Judicial Region are hereby
created and stationed in the City of Cabuyao, Province of Laguna.

The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers of the newly-created
branches of the Regional and Municipal Trial Courts.

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of the additional branches of the Regional and Municipal Trial Courts
in the City of Cabuyao, Province of Laguna, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Sections 14 (e) and 29 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.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5679

Introduced by Rep. NESTOR B, FONGWAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE
“Let the people feel the presence of the government.”

Ever since its creation as a regular province and up to the present, the
province of Benguet has always been represented by one(1) representative in
congress, despite its growth in population and also the corresponding increase in
its economy. This fact is disadvantageous to the constituents because a single
representative in congress cannot closely respond to all the needs of the people.
Moreover, the mountainous topography of the province of Benguet, distribution
of population, and other factors, make it imperative to have two(2) congressional
districts(District 1 and District 2) in order for the legislative representative to
focus on the needs of its constituents and therefore make the delivery of
government services more efficient and effective.

It is therefore earnestly requested that support and approval of this
measure be favorably granted.

NESTOR B. FONGWAN
Lone District, Benguet


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 5679

Introduced by Rep. NESTOR B. FONGWAN

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF
BENGUET INTO TWO(2) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS

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

in Congress assembled.

Section 1.Legislative Districts. The existing lone legislative district of the

Province of Benguet is hereby reapportioned into two(2) legislative district as
follows:

District 1-The First legislative district shall be composed of the following

municipalities:

1. Sablan
. Tuba

. Itogon
. Bokod

. Kabayan

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District 2-The Second legislative District shall be composed of the following

municipalities:

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. Tublay
. Kapangan

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. Mankayan

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. Kibungan

Section 2.- Hold over. The present representative for the lone district of the

Province of Benguet shall continue to represent the whole province until the
representatives from the districts herein created shall have been elected and
qualified.


Section 3. Election. The first election for the purpose of electing the
representatives for the herein created legislative districts shall be held on the
national and local election following the approval of this Act.

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Commission on
Election shall issue the Implementing Rules and Regulation to carry out the
implementation of this Act, within 30 days from its approval.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, issuances,
ordinances, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen(15) days from
its publication in the Official Gazette, or in any newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5090
HOUSE BILL NO.

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Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Computer literacy becomes a skill one cannot do without as the world shifts
towards digitalization and the use of the Internet. Even in education, learning is
made easier and more effective through the use of computers and online sharing of
learning materials, ideas, and discussions. However, while the rest of the world
rapidly adapts to this innovation and use the Internet to connect with each other, a
lot of Filipino students, especially those in public schools, remain unable to access
computers and the Internet. Many of the public schools in the country do not have
the capacity and the resources to introduce computer and Internet literacy in their

curriculum.

For this reason, this Act seeks to establish a computer and internet
laboratory in every public elementary school and high school in the country in order
to jumpstart basic computer and Internet literacy instruction for the Filipino

students.


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5090
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado Jr.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A COMPUTER AND INTERNET LABORATORY IN ALL PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Computer and Internet
Literacy for Public Schools Act.”

SEC. 2. Every public elementary and high school in the country shall have at least
one room that shall be used as a computer laboratory and which in turn shall be
used in providing computer and internet literacy instruction to students.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) is mandated to include computer and
internet literacy in the curriculum of all public elementary schools so that all
graduating elementary students shall receive basic computer and internet literacy
instruction.

SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Department
of Information and Technology (DICT), shall formulate the pertinent rules and
regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 5. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included
in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.


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

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

Approved.