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Quezon City, Metro Manifa—Timie:_G

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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

250

House Bill No.

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks the conversion into a national road of the Tungawan to Malungon
Provincial Road, situated in the Municipality of Tungawan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, up
to the boundary of the Municipality of Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte. This major road network
connects the said municipality to the progressive municipalities of Siocon, Sirawi, Baliguian and
Sibuco in the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte.

The conversion of the Tungawan to Malungon Provincial Road up to the boundary of the
Municipality of Siocon into a national road is essential to the growth of interior barangays,
particularly in the Second Legislative District of Zamboanga Sibugay, which have tremendous
socio-economic potentials. Presently, the deplorable condition of this road system has
contributed to the unstable peace and order in some barangays, as well as, to the failure of the
national and local governments to provide adequate social and health services to the
impoverished constituents.

For these reasons, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sough.

ANN K. HOFER
Second District, Zamboanga Sibugay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2502

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER:

AN ACT CONVERTING TUNGAWAN TO MALUNGON PROVINCIAL ROAD,
SITUATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGAWAN, PROVINCE OF
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY UP TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
SIOCON, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL 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 Tungawan to Malungon Provincial Road, Situated in the Municipality
of Tungawan, Province Of Zamboanga Sibugay up to the boundary of the Municipality of
Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department’s program and improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road,
the funding of which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON ITS APPROVAL.
Republic of the Philippines RECEPCD

House of Representatines pare 99 AUG 2016
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRES: By a
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2760 NOK Y SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Well-maintained roads and meticulously-planned road network are
indispensable elements of national development. Roads pave the way for efficient
and successful commercial transactions and, thus, help in the advancement of
economy and the creation of much-needed jobs for the Filipino people. It is, thus,
important that these roads which serve as the veins carrying the lifeblood of the
country be maintained, improved and repaired to ensure their maximum utilization.

A. De Jesus Avenue is a city road located in the second district of the City of
Caloocan and utilized by motorists coming from Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue
(EDSA) as an access road leading to the cities of Caloocan, Malabon and Navotas. It
covers a distance of 1.430 kilometers and spans from C3 Road to EDSA.

Considering the fact that A. De Jesus Avenue connects a primary arterial
national road to several highly urbanized cities, it is only imperative that the
maintenance, improvement and repair thereof should be undertaken by the
Department of Public Works and Highways which is better equipped, both financially
and technically, than the local government of Caloocan. This could only be done,
however, if A. De Jesus Avenue was classified as a national road. This bill, therefore
seeks for the conversion and declaration of A. De Jesus Avenue as a national road.

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

Representative
2 District Caloocan City



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Oxezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2760 __

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACT
CONVERTING AND DECLARING A. DE JESUS AVENUE IN CALOOCAN CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A. De Jesus Avenue in the Second District of Caloocan City is
hereby converted into, and declared, a national road.

SECTION. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in the Department's program the maintenance,
improvement 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 fifteen (15) days after its
publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 2701

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ABIGAIL FAYE C. FERRIOL-PASCUAL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In President Rodrigo R. Duterte's inaugural State of the Nation Address, he underscored
the need for extending the validity of the passports issued by the Philippine government. He used
the terrible situation in the satellite office of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Davao City as an
illustration to highlight the problem faced by Filipinos in applying for a passport. Sadly, this is a
situation not limited to Davao City but experienced in majority of the DFA’s main and satellite

offices.

This proposed measure will provide a benefit that will be welcomed by Filipinos especially
millions of our Overseas Filipino Workers. This will be one change that will help ease the burden
in traveling and gaining employment abroad, The longer validity will mean one less requirement
to worry about that will cost time off from work or vacation for the applicants. This will also
contribute in the reduction of long queues in the offices involved in the processing of passports

In general, this will bolster the right to travel enshrined in the Constitution, help eliminate
red tape and facilitate efficiency in government transactions.

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

ABIGAI FAYEC. FERRIOLPASCUAL
Representative
Kalinga Party-list


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2791

House Bill No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ABIGAIL FAYE C. FERRIOL-PASCUAL.

AN ACT AMENDING R.A. 8239, ENTITLED PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996

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

SECTION 1. Section 70 of R.A. 8239 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SEC. 10. Validity. ~ Regular passports issued under this Act shall be valid for a
period of TEN (10) years: Provided, however, That the issuing authority may limit
the period of validity to less than TEN (10) years; whenever in the national
economic interest or political stability of the country such restriction is
necessary: Provided, finally, That a new passport may be issued to replace one
which validity has expired, the old passport being returned to the holder after
cancellation

SEC. 2. Effectivity Clause. — 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,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines 27 JUL 2016
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES — DATE:
Quezon City Awe: Woy
SEVENTEENTH CONGRES ) {aa

First Regular Session .
QPeISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL NO. 2016 BLS AND NUEX SERVICE

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the construction and operation of a modern mass transport system
that will bisect the costal municipalities of the 2" Legislative District of Zambales and
connect them to the City of Olongapo.

The Province of Zambales is part of the W-growth corridor. While the rest of the
said growth corridor experience, as of late, rapid economic growth, Zambales remains a
laggard when it comes to economic development. The ecotourist potential of the
province remains to be tapped and infusion of capital and investment in infrastructure
are keys in the opening of the tourism treasure throve of Zambales.

In unlocking the key to the development and to boost of the tourism potential of
Zambales, a modern mass transport system is in order. This will enable tourists to
appreciate the panoramic view of the West Philippine Sea and the beautiful white sand
beaches along the coast of the province on the one hand while being awed by the lush
greenery of the mountain range that separates Zambales from the nearby provinces of
Tarlac and Pampanga. In addition, the establishment of a mass transport system will
not only boost ecotourism in the province but will also greatly contribute in linking
Zambales to the Province of Pangasinan thereby making possible economic interaction
and rewving up financial growth of both provinces.

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
eamestly sought.

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
presentative
24 District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 2016

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A MODERN MASS TRANSORT SYSTEM IN THE PROVINCE OF
ZAMBALES,

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

SECTION 1, There shall be a modern mass transport system which shall include
but not limited to a light rail transit or monorail system in the Province of Zambales that
shall be provided by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)

SECTION 2. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall
endorse a modern mass transport system in the Province of Zambales for funding either
through a government guarantee via the Official Development Assistance (ODA) or
private sector participation under a Build-Operate-Tranfer (BOT) Scheme as a multi-
year project

The DOTC shall be responsible for the implementation and operationalization of
the modern mass transport system in the Province of Zambales including the feasibility
and detailed engineering studies and acquisition of site

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
pare 8 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVI
Quezon City

House Bill No. 2631

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No. 4049, filed by this representation on March 4, 2014, seeks to
amend Section 9 of Republic Act No. 7306 or the Establishment of the People’s
Television Network, Incorporated to include the live broadcast of plenary sessions
and committee hearings of the Senate and the House of Representatives in their
entirety.

The Committees on Public Information and Appropriations have approved
Substitute Bill 6466 in recognition of the need to provide the public with a first-
hand view of the Senate and House proceedings, especially the deliberations and
passage of crucial pieces of legislation.

This is also timely as President Duterte announced during his first State of
the Nation Address that to better manage public information, he is asking Congress
to pass a law creating the People’s Broadcasting Corporation, a world-class
government channel at par with international government broadcasting networks.

As such, passage of this bill is urgently sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, £631

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 9 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7306 ENTITLED “AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S TELEVISION NETWORK,
INCORPORATED, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FOR ITS
SOURCES OF FUNDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION ONE. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 7306 is further amended as
follows:

“SEC 9. Functions of the Network. - The Network shall have the following
functions:

“(@) xxx;

"(b) xxx;

"(xxx

“(d)xxx;

"(e) xxx;

“(Dxxx


“(g) xxx;
“(h) to show live proceedings of the sessions and committee hearings of the
Senate and the House of Representatives from gavel to gavel. Such live proceedings

must be shown ~—without_— editing. =r commentary;

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.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City

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FIRST REGULAR SESSION
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

2847

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HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by Representative AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To equalize the work load, clearly delineate the areas of coverage, promote
efficiency and closer coordination, enhance monitoring and provide a faster
response time, this bill seeks to reconstitute the existing District Engineering Offices
of Pampanga, into four (4) separate and regular district engineering offices

consistent and conforming with the current legislative districts of the province.

The proposal will ensure efficiency and effectivity in the work of the district

engineering offices as their jurisdiction and mandate are now more clearly defined.

AUR Ja” B GONZALES, JR.
Repres&ntative
3" District, Pampanga


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
2847

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
RECONSTITUTING THE PAMPANGA ENGINEERING DISTRICT OFFICES IN THE
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA INTO FOUR (4) REGULAR DISTRICT ENGINEERING
OFFICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Pampanga engineering district offices, under the supervision
of the Department of Public Works and Highways, shall be reconstituted into four (4)
separate regular district engineering offices to conform and correspond to the
number of legislative districts in the Province of Pampanga, and shall be respectively
named as follows: the Pampanga First (1st) District Engineering Office; the
Pampanga Second (2) District Engineering Office: the Pampanga Third (3) District
Engineering Office: and the Pampanga (4) District Engineering Office.

SEC. 2. The four (4) Pampanga engineering district offices shall comprise the
cities and towns corresponding to the political subdivision of the province's four (4)
legislative districts.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department's programs, the operationalization of these four (4)
district engineering offices, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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OF REPRESENTATIVES:

RECEMNVED
02 AUG 2016

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Republic of the Philippines
‘ouse of Representatives
Quezon City

PrcrenMtrON UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESG_BILLS ss.) «AUP SERVICE
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2364

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road connecting Barangays Alangtin and Kili in the
Municipality of Tubo in the province of Abra and Bauko, Mountain Province into a national road.

Its construction and completion will encourage economic development by providing
greater, faster and easier access to trade and commerce in Abra and Mountain Province. It will
also benefit the riding public who pass this provincial road.

The conversion of this provincial road into national one is imperative because the
Government has all the money and machinery to build and maintain this infrastructure in contrast
to the limited resources of the Abra Provincial Government.

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

HON. JOSEPH STO. NO B, BERNOS
Repyésentative

Lone Legislative District, Abra


Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 2364

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B, BERNOS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD WHICH TRAVERSES AND CONNECTS BARANGAYS
ALANGTIN AND KILI IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBO (ABRA) TO BAUKO, MOUNTAIN
PROVINCE INTO A NATIONAL 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 road which traverses and connects Barangays Alangtin and Kili in the
municipality of Tubo in the province of Abra and Bauko Mountain Province is hereby converted
into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
House of Representatives pate: 01 AUG 2016

uuezon City Metro Manila
g if Time: _}2° 30 pm

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BY:
First Regular Session

915 REGISTRATION UNIT
House Bill_@.L0'7 BUS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by REP. ENRICO A. PINEDA and REP. MICHAEL ODYLON L. ROMERO

Social justice is the core of the 1987 Constitution. Our fundamental law is replete with
provisions which emphasize this. In fact, the Constitution exhorts Congress to prioritize
measures which shall promote social justice. A

Article XII, Section I states: “The Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment
of measures that protect and enhance the right of all the people to human dignity, reduce social,
economic, and political inequalities, and remove cultural inequities by equitably diffusing wealth
and political power for the common good.”

The Constitution also specifically protects the elderly. Article, Section 4 states that while
the family has the duty to care for its elderly members, “the State may also do so through just
programs of social security.”

This measure seeks to fulfill the aforementioned Constitutional imperatives. In brief, it
seeks to amend Republic Act 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9994 or the “Expanded
Senior Citizens Act of 2010”, to increase the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens
to P1,500 a month.

Approval of this measure is eagerly sought

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Representative, |PACMAN Partylist eprgsentative, [PACMAN Partylist
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

915"?
House Bill_* 10 ¢

Introduced by REP. ENRICO A. PINEDA and REP. MICHAEL ODYLON L. ROMERO

AN ACT
TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY SOCIAL PENSION FOR INDIGENT SENIOR
CITIZENS, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.
7432, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZEN ACT
OF 2010, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 9994, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Section 5, paragraph h, sub-paragraph 1 of Republic Act No. 7432, as
amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 5. Government Assistance.- The government shall provide the following:
“(a) x xx
“(h) Additional Government Assistance

“(1) Social Pension- Indigent senior citizens shall be entitled to a monthly stipend
amounting to [Five hundred pesos (Php 500.00)] ONE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (Php 1,500.00) to augment the daily subsistence and other
medical needs of senior citizens, subject to a review every two (2) years by Congress,
in consultation with the DSWD.”

Xxx"

Section 2.Repealing Clause- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations
and other issuances or any parts thereof inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
oor we hESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
pare: 03 AUG 2016
TNE: AO

BY:

Republic of the Philippin
REGISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT| IND INDEX SERVICE

Quezon City, Metro Manila
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

=
HOUSE BILL No. 2924

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Roads are necessary for the progress of any community. Unfortunately, a lot of
communities in Southem Leyte are still not connected by roads to other communities
thereby hampering the economic progress of these communities, The road connecting
San Juan and Nava, Hinunangan in Southern Leyte is one such example. Economic

cooperation of these places could not be enhanced without the road connecting them.

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

(oz

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO,


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _2524

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAN JUAN TO NAVA,
HINUNANGAN ROAD IN SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SEC. 1. It is hereby being mandated that a road connecting
San Juan and Nava in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte shall be constructed.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of compliance of the provisions of
this Act, the Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby
mandated to include in their annual budget the amount necessary for the
construction of the aforementioned road.

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRE:

ENTATIVES

a RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines 03 ay
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Date: 6 2015
Quezon City Tivig :
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS By,

First Regular Session

aren

HOUSE BILL No. 2414 BLS AND re ENT

1X SERVICE

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. 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.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shalll 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 for 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. MOH. ‘LID-Y. DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2414

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN AC
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL 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 I. There is hereby 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 Mamagum National High School.

SECTION 2. 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.

SECTION 3. 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,
HULSE OF REPRESS

ATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVE
Congress of the Philippines ECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE: Date;
Quezon City anc: C1H
BY:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. X SLR

Regular Session
y252 RESSTETON UNIT
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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

This bill proposes to create Putik National High School in Barangay Putik,
Zamboanga City, to be known as Putik National High School. Barangay Putik is one of
the large barangays in the Second District of Zamboanga City with a high number of
elementary graduates produced annually. To pursue their secondary education, these
students need to travel to the nearest existing high schools, Zamboanga City High School
- Main (ZCHS ~ Main) and Maria Clara L. Lobregat National High School (MCLLNHS)
located several kilometers from Barangay Putik. Furthermore, ZCHS-Main and
MCLLNHS are already overpopulated and congested

This measure aims to falfill the Constitutional guarantee, giving Zamboanguenos
education more accessible and at the same time decongesting the overpopulated national
high schools in the area.

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

MANUEL JOSE

Representative, 2" Distr, Zafnboanga City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

y252
House Bill No, _ #202

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
SEEKING THE CREATION OF PUTIK NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY PUTIK, ZAMBOANGA CITY

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

SECTION 1. The Putik National High School, in Barangay Putik, Zamboanga
'y is hereby established as a national high school

SECTION 2. The Putik National High School, shall offer general secondary
education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth with ail
necessary skills and knowledge for them to be ready in facing the life challenges.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Putik National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

APPROVED.
HOUSE ¥ &

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
irst Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 27°79

XPLANATORY NOT)

This Bill provides for the construction of a national highway from the junction of the
igan-Aurora National Highway in Barangay Santa Cruz, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to
igan-Aurora National Highway in Poblacion, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, to be known as
the Higan-Aurora National Highway By-Pass Road.

Kapatagan is a second class municipality in the Province of Lanao del Norte.
According to the 2010 national census, it has a population of $3,916 people. Kapatagan has
some rolling hills, flat coastal lands and valley. It has some major rivers that flow to Panguil
Bay. During the rainy season. these rivers overflow causing floods which result to destruction
of farms and even deaths of farm animals. Because of its distinct topography, the road which
the residents of Kapatagan are presently using to transport manufactured goods and
agricultural products traverses steep cliffs along the mountain area, This road exposes regular
commuters to road slips and landslides,

With these compelling reasons, this Bill seeks the construction of Iligan-Aurora
National Highway By-Pass road to provide a safer alternate route, It will also facilitate the
peditious delivery of basic services and help promote the quality of life of the people in the

area

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

So a

ABBULLAH D. DIMAPORO. MOHAMAD- KHALID Q. DIMIAPORO
Second Distriet, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao def Norte



Republic of the Philippines
’ OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

HOL

NTEENTH CONGRESS
irst Regular Session

¢ BILL NO. 2779

ep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL HI
THE JUNCTION OF
BARANGAY SANTA CRU

3HWAY FROM
ILIGAN-AURORA NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN
KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE TO ILIGAN-
AURORA NATIONAL HIGIIWAY IN POBLACION, AURORA, ZAMBOANGA DEL
SUR TO BE KNOWN AS THE ILIGAN-AURORA NATIONAL HIGHWAY BY-PA‘
ROAD AND APPROPRITATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A national highway from the junction of the Iligan-Aurora National
Highway in Barangay Santa Cruz, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to Iligan-Aurora National
Highway in Poblacion, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur shall be constructed under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways, to be known as the lligan-
Aurora National Highway By-Pass Road.

SI

TION 2. The amount necessary for the construction of the highway shall be
charged to the current appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the highway

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. 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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REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2889

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay Caranan to
Barangay Macad within the Municpality of Pasacao in Camarines Sur, into a National
Road

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily, and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national
roads as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and
Highways have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought

G

” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.
‘amarines Sur

LUIS RAYMUND “L|
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_vdE OF REPRESENTATIVES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 2889

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING
BARANGAY CARANAN AND BARANGAY MACAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PASACAO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Caranan
and Barangay Macad in the Municipality of Pasacao, Province of
Camarines Sur, consisting of ten kilometers (10km), more or less, is
hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 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.

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

Approved,
HULSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

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By:

Republic of the Philippines
‘Mouse of Representatives
Queson City

RECISTPATION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BILLS AND iNuX SERVICE

First Regular Session

920
House BILL No,__2368

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Casamata National Park Loop in Bangued, Abra into a
national road.

Its construction and completion will encourage economic development by providing
greater, faster and easier access to trade and commerce in Abra. It will also benefit the riding
public who pass this provincial road.

The conversion of this provincial road into national one is imperative because the
Government has all the money and machinery to build and maintain this infrastructure in contrast
to the limited resources of the Abra Provincial Government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives:
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B, BERNOS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CASAMATA NATIONAL PARK LOOP IN BANGUED, ABRA INTO
A NATIONAL 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 Casamata National Park Loop in Bangued, Abra is hereby converted
into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

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Republic of the Philippines Bite 27 JUL 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE! i
Quezon City, Metro Manila TIME:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

20 REGISTRATION UNIT
HOUSE BILL NO._*" 34] sais ano InceX SERVICE

Introduced by Representative Benhur L. Salimbangon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the abolition of the policy on the imposition of fees and
charges for deposit accounts that are dormant or those that show no activity after a
specified period of time.

‘The business of banking is imbued with public trust and confidence. Bank's
relationship to their clients is of a fiduciary nature, Thus, banks are required to
observe utmost degree of diligence in handling the money of their clients and in all
transactions involving them.

The policy of banks on imposing fees and charges on deposi

accounts

considered dormant is in contravention to the fiduciary nature of the business. It is
unreasonable for banks to deduct an amount from the deposit as a penalty for the lack
of any transaction relating to the account especially if the account is sufficiently
funded to meet the minimum balance requirement. After all despite inactivity on the
deposit accounts, banks are at liberty to utilize the money in their custody for the
furtherance of their business.

In view of the foregoing premises, approval of this bill is highly

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ie L. SALIMBANGON



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2034

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE POLICY ON
THE IMPOSITION OF FEES AND CHARGES ON DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
CONSIDERED AS DORMANT

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

Section 1, It is hereby declared that the policy on the imposition of fees and
charges to deposit accounts which are dormant or those that show no activity after a
specified period of time is abolished.

Section 2. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shall formulate and issue
the manual regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

Section 3. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPKE

Republic of the Philippines

Congress of the Philippines 02 AUG 2016

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE! —F
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS 1
st Regular Session ”
Bs

2346

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House Bill No. _

Introduced by; Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to formally convert Buenavista Elementary School in Barangay
Buenavista, Zamboanga City to be known as Buenavista Integrated School,

Education is the basic foundation of a civilized society, In order for a society
to flourish and to produce responsible citizenry, this basic necessity must be provided
for by the sovereign State extending its fullest support and assistance

The establishment of the Integrated School in Barangay Buenavista shall
provide a balanced education while allowing the opportunity to understand and respect
all cultural and religious background. It is designed to reinforce the development of a
holistic young generation of students with value at its core. This proposed Integrated
School shall also provide a student-centered approach on instruction and evaluation
while helping to equip students with the necessary critical thinking

To this end, the conversion of Buenavista Integrated School in Barangay
Buenavista, Zamboanga City shall be a concrete act for the realization of the
Constitutional guarantee of establishing, maintaining, and support a complete,
adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and
society in pursuance to Article XIV, Section 2 (1) of the Constitution

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

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Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session
House Bill v0.23 46

AN ACT
1E BUENAVISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN
BARANGAY BUENAVISTA, CITY OF ZAMBOANGA, INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BUENAVISTA INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Buenavista Elementary School in Barangay Buenavista, City
of Zamboanga is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as Buenavista
Integrated School,

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Buenavista Integrated School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act
SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
azette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
EiESENTATIVES
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BY:

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Republic of the Philippings
REGISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE OF REPRESENT. INDEX SERVICE

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2521

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Tawid-Guadalupe-Cabulihan-Sto. Rosario-Manhilo
Provincial Road in Maasin City, Southern Leyte into a national road.

Within the vicinity of the said road are barangays with more than fifty thousand
inhabitants, Two of the most stable export products of the country, abaca and coconut,
are found in this locality. Unfortunately, the provincial road leading to the national road
is in such dilapidated state that these products cannot be effectively repaired and
maintained due to lack of funds from the concerned city and province.

By converting it into a national road, the responsibility for the maintenance
thereof is transferred to the national government through the Department of Public Works
and Highways. With paved and duly maintained road network, commerce and trade
would be enhanced.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

2521
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TAWID-GUADALUPE-CABULIHAN-
STO.ROSARIO-MANHILO PROVINCIAL ROAD IN MAASIN CITY,
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 Tawid-Guadalupe-Cabulihan-Sto.Rosario-Manhilo
Provincial Road in Maasin City, Province of Southern Leyte, is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation

of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of


Public Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act.

Thereafter, the sum necessary for the repair, improvement and maintenance

of the road shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL NO. _2477 preisTRaTiON UNIT

INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” C!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The number of taxis, jeepneys, SUVs, LRTs, MRTs is a good indication of a viable market
for these transport services in relation to an expanding population in the youth and education
sector.

Bonafide students across all levels who avail of transport services such as taxis, SUVs,
LRTs, MRTs or other similar land-based transport systems should be granted a reasonable

fare discount of 15% from the regular fares or rates otherwise charged of passengers or
end-users in general

‘student identification card or ID based on current enrolment when
sought thus effectively excluding those with no current enrolment stat

on January 13, 1994.

The immediate passage of this measure is highly recommended.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo. 2477

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) FARE DISCOUNT TO EVERY BONAFIDE
STUDENT ON TRANSPORTATION FARES/RATES CHARGED BY TAXIS, SUVS,
JEEPNEYS, BUSES, LIGHT RAIL TRANSITS, METRO RAIL TRANSITS OR SIMILAR
LAND TRANSPORT SYSTEMS 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 “Student Fare Discount Privilege Act of
2016."

SEC. 2. A grant of fifteen percent (15%) discount to every bonafide student is hereby
mandated on regular transportation fares/rates charged by taxis, SUVs, jeepneys, buses,
light rail transits, and/or similar land transport systems.

SEC. 3. This Act prescribes the implementation of a transportation fare discount to
every bonafide student from taxis, SUVs, jeepneys, buses, LRTs, MRTs, and/or similar land
transport systems.

SEC. 4. The Department of Transportation and Communication shall issue
appropriate rules and regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. All laws, issuances, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL NO. 2246 REGISTRATION UNIT
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Introduced by Hon. Jerry P, Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Del Carmen Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local
city road, into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 283.80 lineal meters and is located at the Jaro District of
Hoilo City. Del Carmen Street is widely used by motorists and commuters in my Congressional
District to access several major shopping centers, such as Robinson's Mall and SM
Hypermarket. It is also used as an access route to the renowned Jaro Cathedral, Jaro Plaza and
the Old Municipal Building (National Museum). The road’s heavy traffic and importance to local
tourism and the local economy merit its conversion into a national road.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bjll


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

2246

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING DEL CARMEN STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, Del Carmen Street in Jaro District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,