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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3077
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JUMEL ANTHONY I, ESPINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Basista was once a barrio of the Municipality, now City of San
¢ of Pangasinan. It was the biggest and most developed barangay at that
time which ee its prominent and influential residents to petition for a separation from
San Carlos and form a distinct town. Their petition on 1918 and again in 1949 were denied
until they tried again in January 17, 1960 and was favorably granted by President Carlos P.
Gareia by issuing Executive Order No. 446 dated September 5, 1961. Subsequently, Republic

ne (9) barrios of San Ci .

ig nine (9) barrios of San s, three (3) barrios of
Bayambang and one (1) barrio of Malasiqui to form the new Municipality of Basista.

Known as an agricultural municipality, it produces palay, corn, livestock and poultry.
It is also popularly known as the home of the finest orchestras in the Philippines. In fact there
are eight (8) nationaily famous orchestras based in the Municipality of Basista. it could very
well be the Orchestra Capital of the Philippines supplying orchestras and music to a lot of
fiesta celebrations in the country.

This measure is to give recognition to the Municipality of Basista’s foundation and
carly approval of this bill, therefore, 1s respectfully prayed for.



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3077
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JUMEL ANTHONY I. ESPINO

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 5 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BASISTA, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN
IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS
“BASISTA FOUNDATION DAY”.

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

SECTION 1. September 5 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in
the Municipality of Basista, Province of Pangasinan in commemoration of its founding
anniversary to be known as “Basista Foundation Day”.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DATE: oe 8 20 3)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3851
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D AGABAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which seeks to increase from Ten (10) to Fifteen (15)
percent the annual recruitment, training, and education for women in
the Philippine National Police has already been approved by the House of
Representatives on its 3 and final reading in the 17 Congress. On
account of the importance of female officers in the enforcement of laws,
this bill is being filed.

Section 58 of Republic Act 8551 allocates a Ten (10) percent
reservation quota for women who shall serve in the women’s desk. This
provision has for its purpose the establishment of Women’s Desk and
Child Protection in all police stations in the country. The increasing
number of child abuse cases especially on women is an alarming
indication of the need to equate its increase with the proportionate
number of women in the police force. Crimes against chastity and honor
are delicate and gender sensitive. They are, at best, taken care of by
police women. Currently, women police desks in the country are
undermanned.

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

. TYRONE D. AGABAS
Representative
6% District, Pangasinan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3851

ANACT
INCREASING THE RECRUITMENT QUOTA REQUIREMENT OF FEMALE
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) OFFICERS, AMENDING SECTION 58 OF
REPUBLIC ACT 8551, OTHERWISEKNOWN AS THE “PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998”

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

SECTION 1. Section 58 of the Republic Act No. 8551, otherwise known as
the “Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998”, is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 58 Prioritization of Women for
Recruitment. - Within the next five (5) years, the PNP
shall prioritize the recruitment and the training of
women who shall serve in the women’s desk. Pursuant
to this requirement, the PNP shall reserve [ten]
FIFTEEN percent [(10%)] (15%) of its annual
recruitment, training, and education quota for
women [.]: PROVIDED, THAT THE RECRUITMENT
QUOTA FOR WOMEN SHALL BE INCREASED TO
TWENTY PERCENT (20%) THEREAFTER.”

SEC. 2. The National Police Commission, in coordination with the
Philippine National Police and the Department of the Interior and Local
Government, shall promulgate rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall take effect
upon their publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

SEC. 3. All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction, executive

orders, rules and regulations in so far as they are inconsistent with this Act,
are hereby repealed or amended, as the case may be.

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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,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3984

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Introduced by Hon. Juli¢ane “Jam” L. Barond®s

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to formally convert Hibao-an Elementary School into an integrated school.

Education gives us an understanding of the world around us. It raises a person into a
rationale being capable of discerning what is good and what is necessary for his survival. Not only
is the person raised but the society as a whole as well. Education plays a vital role in the
development of our nation.

Whereas, it is the policy of the state to give priority to education. No less than the Philippine
Constitution demands the primacy of giving the Filipinos accessible and quality education. The
State is mandated to establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system
of education relevant to the needs of the people and society, and It shall establish and maintain a
system of free public education in elementary and high school levels.

Consistent with the Constitution, this legislative measure aims to convert the present
Hibao-an Elementary School into an integrated school. This will be beneficial to the residents of
Hibao-an as the location of the school is in the center of adjacent barangays namely: Hibao-an
Norte and Barangay Guzman Jesena. These barangays are also fast progressing with a growing
population.

This bill is a response to the dreams of the residents of Hibao-an for a quality education for
their children. Let us make their dreams a reality.

I therefore highly encourage the approval of this bill.

JULIE! ‘JAM” L. BARONDA
itative
Lone District of Hloilo City.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENT, ‘ATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3984

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING THE HIBAO-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HIBAO-AN
SUR, MANDURRIAO, ILOILO CITY INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE HIBAO-AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL

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

Section 1. Conversion into an Integrated School. ~ The Hibao-an Elementary School in Hibao-
an Sur, Mandurriao, lloilo City is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as Hibao-
an Integrated School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the
Hibao-an Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Hibao-an Integrated
School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Hibao-an Elementary School, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 4. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as
may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 8. Effectivity.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 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

HOUSE BILL No. 3388

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Some survey-based studies have reported a link between video game use and poor
achievement in school. It was found out that children who received game systems spend less
time doing homework, they also performed worse on standardized tests of reading and writing
four months later (Weis and Cerankosky 2010). Moreover, their teachers were more likely to
report academic problems.*

More and more students are found playing on-line/video games in Internet shops even during
school hours, which presupposes that they are elsewhere than inside their classrooms. The
adverse effect of gaming addiction has been established and it has considerably taken its toll on
students’ school performance.

Elementary and High School students are those that are vulnerable to gaming addiction and
lack the maturity and will power to resist the obsession. They should be the subject of the
restriction.

Hence, Internet shops should be prohibited from admitting Elementary and High School
students into their establishments during school hours when their intention is to play on-
line/video games.

The swift passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought.

+ http://www.parentingscience.com/Effects-of-video-games-on-school.htm!



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLt No, 2388

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING INTERNET SHOPS FROM ADMITTING ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS WITH THE INTENT TO PLAY ON-LINE/VIDEO GAMES DURING SCHOOL.
HOURS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Elementary and High School Students’
On-line/Video Game Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared a state policy to uphold the welfare of students and
guarantee the integrity of their education by restricting their access to on-line games in Internet
cafes during school hours.

SEC. 3. All Internet shopsicafes are hereby prohibited from admitting Elementary and
High School students into their establishments during school hours, provided, that the students
seeking admission intend to play any on-line/video game.

SEC. 4. Anyone found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of not
less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) and/or imprisonment for a period of six (6)
months.

SEC. 5. The Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Eighteenth Congress

t First Regular Session
: House Bill No BE

Introduced by REP, MERCEDES C.

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph (2) mandates that “The
state shall establish and ‘maintain a syStem of free public education in elementary and high
school levels,”

The Municipality of Hagonoy in Davao del Sur has been noted as having one of the
denses population in the whole province. It is noted that from the graduates of elementary
cach year from this area, only a small percentage are able to manage to go to high school due
poverty. Without any existing high schools, students are forced to enroll somewhere else just
to obtain secondary education, if ever at all

‘The nearest public high school thereffom is the Digos National High school
However, apart from,high costs of education, the travelling distance from the barangay to the
city is roughly eight-Rilometers making transportation expenses, board and lodging and other
related expenses additional expenditures to the cost of sending children to high school which
could hardly be affofded by parents who are mostly plain laborers

Further, the said public high school is already cramped up with students coming from
different municipalities of Davao del Sur thus undeniable that the school can no longer
accommodate anymore enrollees.

it is now more timely than ever that Sacub should have its own high school through
the enactment of this bill into law.

Itis for this reason that approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

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MERCEDES “CARAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City?
Eighteenth Corigress
Pi : First Regular Session

House Bill No: 3646

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE SACUB NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN THE ‘MUNICIPALITY OF HAGONOY, DAVAO DEL SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. There shall be created the Sacub National High School at the
Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur;

SECTION 2. Sacub National High School in the Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao
del Sur shall be established under the difect supervision of the Department of Education

SECTION 3. The amount necessary to carry, out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter. 4 ee

SECTION 4. 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.3933

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 9 of the Philippine Constitution provides for the State’s promotion of a just and
dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and
freeing the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services,
promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for
all.

The skyrocketing of basic commodities and the increasing difficulty of child care make it
difficult for solo parents to discharge their inherent moral and social duties. The
government should extend a little bit more assistance to solo parents than to underwrite
their health care and education. Solo parents should receive monthly financial
assistance in order to somehow insulate them from the effects of inflation. Solo parents
grapple with the tough role of playing both father and mother to their children and the
exacting responsibility of solely providing for them. The government should extend to
them the much needed financial support.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is highly recommended.

O CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3533

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SOLO PARENTS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS’ WELFARE
ACT OF 2000

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

SECTION 1. It is the declared policy of the State to protect solo parents and their
children by upholding the integrity of their domestic economy and extending to them
monthly financial assistance.

SEC. 2. Republic Act No. 8972 is hereby amended to add another section to be
interpolated as Section 12 and to read as follows:

a. Section. 12. Financial Assistance - The Department of Social and
Welfare Development shall develop a financial assistance program for
solo parents and their children. The program shall be implemented by
the DSWD through their poverty alleviation program.

b. Section 12 of RA 8972 shall henceforth be numbered Section 13 and so on
and so forth.

SEC. 3. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3093

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE
In the 1987 Constitution, Article 14, Section 1 mandates:

“Sec. 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.”

Moreover, the same Article, Section 2, paragraphs (1) and (2) provides:

“Sec. 2. The State shall:

1. Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the

people and society;

2. Establish and maintain a system of free public education in the
elementary and high school levels. x x x”

In the City of Bacoor right now, there are seven public high schools (one mother
school and six annex schools) catering to the educational needs of the high school students.

Unfortunately, being annex schools, they do not have their own identity, they do not
have their own plantilla of positions and most especially, they do not have their own budget.

This fact limits the schools to maximize and exhaust their capacities to educate and
teach our high school students.

This bill seeks to separate and convert the annex school from their mother school and
convert it to a regular national high school.

REP. STRIKE B. REVILLA
2" District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. OEY

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA.

AN ACT SEPARATING THE BACOOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - SPRINGVILLE
ANNEX IN BARANGAY MOLINO 3, CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE
FROM THE BACOOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL — MOLINO, CONVERTING IT

INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BACOOR

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - SPRINGVILLE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS,
THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Bacoor National High School — Springville Annex in Barangay Molino 3 is
hereby separated from the Bacoor National High School — Molino and converted into an
independent national high school to be known as Bacoor National High School - Springville.

See. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Bacoor National High School —
Springville Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Bacoor National High School —
Springville.

See. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Bacoor National High School ~ Springville, the initial funding of which
shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the Bacoor National High School —
Springville Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school
shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

Sec. 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the
purpose of this Act.

See. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or

in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _3090

Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The spending limits under the Omnibus Election Code, which became law in 1985, were
last updated in 1991 by Republic Act No. 7166.

Since then, the prices of goods and services have risen to a level as to have rendered
the spending limits unrealistic, even obsolete.

Ideally, election spending limits should be reassessed and adjusted every election cycle
to make them reasonable and realistic. The challenge to a periodic adjustment,
however, has been the necessity to pass a law to amend current law.

This bill seeks to address that problem, first, by adjusting any spending limit adjustable
for inflation based on prices during the year in which the limit was set by law. This not
only would make these limits more realistic, but, more importantly, would forestall the
need to pass a law for every adjustment.

Considesit

the urgent need to update the current spending limits, the early passage of
thi

tly requested.

.O JOHN F. GARCIA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. SOY

Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA

AN ACT
MAKING ELECTION EXPENSE LIMITATIONS MORE REASONABLE BY
PERIODICALLY ADJUSTING THEM FOR INFLATION

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

Section 1. This Act shall be known as the Realistic Election Spending Limits
Law.

Sec. 2. Any amount provided by law as the maximum allowable election
expenses of any candidate or political party, or maximum allowable contributions of any
contributor, shall be periodically adjusted for inflation based on the prices during the
year in which said law became effective.

Sec. 3. The Commission on Elections shall, in coordination with the National
Economic and Development Authority, issue the rules and regulations necessary to
implement this Act, and shall promulgate the maximum election expenses for every
election not less than three (3) months from the start of the campaign period.

Sec. 4. Any law, rule or regulation inconsistent with this Act is hereby modified
or repealed accordingly.

Sec. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3609
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CARI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the rights of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary and appropriate steps to make
quality education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise mandates the State to establish and
maintain a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels.

Therefore, it is proposed that Maganhan Junior High School be created to address the need
fora junior high school in Brgy. Maganhan in Baybay City. There is an evident need for the formal
establishment of the requested high school in this part of the Municipality since for the longest
time the children of the barangay and neighboring barangays have been traveling six to eight
kilometers every day to Baybay National High School just so they can pursue their secondary
education. This has led them to incur travel and food expenses and exposed them to safety and
health risks, which may be avoided by the creation of a junior high schoo! near them

This proposed measure aims to do justice to the youth of Barangay Maganhan and its
neighboring barangays by providing them the opportunity to liberate themselves from illiteracy
and eventually upgrade their social and economic status, without compromising their safety and
well-being.

This bill has been previously filed in the 17 Congress by Rep. Jose Carlos L. Cari, which
has been approved by the House on 2019-05-27 and, transmitted and received by the Senate on
2019-05-28. It is hoped that it will see passage in the 18" Congress.

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Representative
5 District, Leyte


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

609
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CART

AN ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MAGANHAN, CITY
OF BAYBAY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS MAGANHAN JUNIOR
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

ARTICLE 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a Junior High School in Barangay Maganhan, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, to be
known as "Maganhan Junior High School.”

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the establishment of said Junior High School
shall be funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Education. The sum necessary for

its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized to issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. goad

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Science and Technology launched Project NOAH in 2012 to install a
responsive program for disaster mitigation, specifically, for the Philippines’ warning
agencies to be able to provide a six-hour lead-time warning to vulnerable communities
against impending floods and to use advanced technology to enhance current geo-
hazard vulnerability maps.

In December, 2012, around 167,000 in Mindanao were evacuated to shelters and saved
‘on account of accurate forecasts and timely warnings attributed to Project NOAH."

Unfortunately, project director Mahar Lagmay confirmed in a statement that project
NOAH would run only until February 28, 2017 due to “lack of funds” with reports alleging
that in-house scientists were not well-compensated.

Project NOAH is too precious an endeavor to abandon. The benefits and the
advantage that it brings about far outweigh any suggestion to discard it.

Hence, it behooves the government to go for broke in order to salvage the project. It
should seek to rationalize it in order to strengthen it and uphold its life-saving mission.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure i

* https://www_unisdr.org/archive/29954


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3534

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
RATIONALIZING PROJECT NOAH AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Project NOAH Act.”

SEC. 2. It is the declared policy of the State to institute measures that save lives
by preventing or mitigating the effects of disasters by putting in place state-of-the-art
technology for the purpose.

SEC. 3. Project NOAH is hereby rationalized in order to carry out its life-saving
purpose. As such, the Department of Science and Technology is mandated to create its
organizational constitution.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Science and Technology
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines fs’ RECEIVED <<
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Quezon City [2 AUS 0.5 2933, ©
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3417

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of provincial road linking the municipalities of Marawi City,
Kapai and Tagoloan to Talakag, Bukidnon into a national road.

The proposed road conversion passes through three municipalities of the First
Congressional District of Lanao Del Sur connecting the municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon.

This road will serve as the main thoroughfare to transport the supplies and products of
farmers and traders among barangays and municipalities in both provinces thus the potential
increase in economic activities and progress. This road will also sustain in the growth of tourism
as well as strengthen the government linkages in these provinces.

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

REP. ANSARUDI .BDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG
1" District, Lanao Del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nod4l?

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MARAWI CITY-KAPAI-TAGOLOAN, LANAO DEL
SUR CONNECTING TALAKAG, BUKIDNON INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the municipalities of Kapai, Lanao Del Sur and
Talakag, Bukidnon shall be converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department
of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the
national road shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved.
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3608
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CARI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and Promote the rights of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary and appropriate steps to make
quality education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise mandates the State to establish and
maintain a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels.

Therefore, it is proposed that Punta Junior High School be created to address the need for a
Junior high school in Brgy. Punta in Baybay City. There is an evident need for the formal
establishment of the requested high school in this part of the Municipality so the youth can be
encouraged to pursue their secondary education with the proximity of a junior high school in their
barangay. There will be a decrease in travel and food expenses and less exposure to safety and
health risks.

This proposed measure aims to do justice to the youth of Barangay Punta and its neighboring
barangays by providing them the opportunity to liberate themselves from illiteracy and eventually
upgrade their social and economic status, without compromising their safety and well-being,

This bill has been previously filed in the 17 Congress by Rep. Jose Carlos L. Cari, which
has been approved by the House on 2019-05-27 and, transmitted and received by the Senate on
2019-05-28. It is hoped that it will see passage in the 18" Congress.

Representative
5% District, Leyte


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
3608
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CART

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PUNTA, CITY
OF BAYBAY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS PUNTA JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a Junior High School in Barangay Punta, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, to be
known as "Punta Junior High School.”

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the establishment of said Junior High School
shall be funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Education. The sum necessary for
its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized to issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

House Bi No, 3664

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Marawi-Maguing-Bumbaran-Wao road is the brainchild of the late Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong
Sr. It was his dream to shorten the travel time between Marawi City and the municipalities of Bumbaran
and Wao, Lanao del Sur, and the provinces of Bukidnon and Davao. It took seven to twelve hours for
residents of Marawi City and its nearby municipalities to travel to Wao, Bukidnon and Davao City. Hence,
it was called the “Dream Road”. With its completion, Gov. Adiong Sr.’s dream became a reality. The travel
time was shortened to four hours.

Renaming said road to Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong Sr. is just befitting for a public servant who has
been a strong pillar of peace for Mindanao. He has been the pioneer of major infrastructure projects and
reforms in the province which has led to more developed trade linkages between and among municipalities
in the province.

Its present name is long and confusing. The National Historical Commission has in fact directed
that names of roads should be specific and less complicated. It is therefore appropriate that said road be
named after Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong, Sr. who envisioned a more accessible infrastructure landscape for
Lanao del Sur.

‘The approval of this bill is earnestly fought for.

ANSARUDDIN ABDUL)MALIK ALONTO ADIONG
Representative
1* District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

18" Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

3664
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN ABDUL MALIK ALONTO ADIONG.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MARAWI-MAGUING-BUMBARAN-WAO ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF
LANAO DEL SUR TO GOV. MAMINTAL M. ADIONG SR. NATIONAL ROAD

Section 1. In recognition of his public service rendered to the people of Lanao del Sur as distinguished
‘governor and representative of the 1* District of Lanao del Sur, the Marawi-Maguing-Bumbaran, Wao road
in the province of Lanao del Sur is renamed as Gov. Mamintal M. Adiong Sr. National Road.

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall place appropriate markers along the Gov.
Mamintal M. Adiong Sr. National Road and issue the necessary order and circulars to implement the
provision of this Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.33 91

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Deplorably, many lives were snuffed out on account of drag racing in public roads, which occurs
at an alarming rate. There was also an account of 2 buses outdoing each other on January 22,
2017 at a national highway in Sierra Bullones, Bohol in which 7 people were seriously injured.

Drag racing in public roads does not have a place in our society. A stringent measure should be
enforced against this perilous activity.

Hence, the immediate passage of this urgent bill is most ear



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3331

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING DRAG RACING IN PUBLIC ROADS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Drag Racing Ban Act.”

SEC 2. The State shall promote the general welfare and safety of both pedestrians and
motorists and hence, shall outlaw the practice of drag racing in public roads that jeopardizes the
lives of the people on the road.

SEC. 3. a. Drag racing, that involves the employment of two or more private motor
vehicles driven side by side within a specified distance at accelerating speeds with the objective
to outdo each other, or the employment of motor vehicles not necessarily driven side by side
over a common course for the purpose of determining the relative speeds or power of
acceleration of the vehicles, is hereby declared banned or prohibited.

b. Drag racing, involving public utility vehicles randomly overtaking each other for
the purpose of getting passengers first or merely for the purpose of outdistancing each other, is
likewise prohibited.

SEC. 4. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of
not less than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos and/or imprisonment of one year.

SEC. 5. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the Land Transportation Office
shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of
this Act,

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3696

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Senior citizens have contributed immensely to nation building. As long-time tax payers,
they have given much to the State. In return, the State should also institute measures
that look after their welfare. They should not be burdened unnecessarily by the
challenges of day to day affairs and issues that could otherwise be taken care of by the
government on their behalf. Senior Citizens, for the most part, are weak in physical
constitution. Hence, there should be a very accessible venue/center in every barangay
through which they are able to file their daily grievances, and which would take up the
cudgels for them.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is mos



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _3696

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipoli

Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS’ GRIEVANCE DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Senior Citizens’ Grievance Desk Act.”
SEC 2. There shall hereby be established in every barangay a Senior Citizens’

Grievance Desk through which all senior citizens are enabled to lodge complaints including but
not limited to the following:

a. Violations on their discount privileges
b. Domestic abuse
c. General community maltreatment

Provided, that the barangay shall represent the senior citizens and make follow-ups on
their behalf with the concerned government agency for the resolution of their issues.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper agency shall issue rules,
regulations, guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Honse Bill No. 2612.

Introduced by HONORABLE RESURRECCION MARRERO-ACOP, MD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Solid-Marikina Infanta Road is a provincial road situated in
Antipolo City. It is a two-lane concrete road with an approximate length of
6.71 kilometers and with a width of 6.30 meters. It runs from the Antipolo-
Teresa Road to the Marikina-Infanta Road.

Reconstruction and improvement of the subject road have been
continuously undertaken through the years greatly improving its surface,
road alignment and drainage structures, With the use of the said road,
movement of commuters and goods have been very evident, enhancing the
flow of trade and commerce and the delivery of basic services in the
communities traversed by it.

However, without appropriate funding for maintenance, the road will
slowly and progressively deteriorate. Without proper and consistent
attention to it, the road will digress from its pristine condition. Thus, the
need to provide funds for the purpose of continuously maintaining the road
at its best conditions for the general welfare of commuters and motorists
plying the route.

The conversion of the Solid-Marikina Infanta Road into a national
road is aimed at ensuring its continuing contribution to the economic
growth and development not only of the economically depressed barangays
traversed by it but of the adjacent municipalities as well.

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the National
Government thru the Department of Public Works and Highways can now be
appropriated to facilitate its continued maintenance and improvement.


For the foregoing reasons, the immediate passage of this measure is

earnestly sought.
RES ‘CION MARRERO-ACOP, MD

Representative
2nd District, Antipolo City


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3612

Introduced by HONORABLE RESURRECCION MARRERO-ACOP, MD

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SOLID-MARIKINA INFANTA PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE 2=4DISTRICT OF ANTIPOLO CITY, PROVINCE Of RIZAL, INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The Solid-Marikina Infanta Provincial Road in
the 24 District of Antipolo City, Province of Rizal, consisting of 6.71
kilometers, 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 provision of this Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3079

House Bill No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE IRENE GAY F. SAULOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 2012, the World Health Organization established the last week of April as World
Immunization Week. 180 countries supported this move by conducting activities and events that
promote vaccination. This annual observance aims to highlight the importance of vaccines as a
longstanding important health intervention. It aims to present the simple truth that vaccines
work.

The National Demographic and Health Survey of 2017 reported that basic vaccine
coverage in the Philippines was a meager 70% in 2017. The 2008 figure was also low — only
80%. This is simply too low to help create herd immunity that will ultimately protect the rest of
the population against certain diseases. This sad reality was compounded by the 2017 issue
involving the Dengvaxia vaccine and the 2019 measles outbreak.

These are compelling reasons why there must be an annual observance of National
Immunization Week in the Philippines. This observance would accomplish many objectives. It
would create awareness regarding the immense benefits of vaccination. This information drive
would help dispel the myths and misconceptions regarding vaccines. During the National
Immunization Week, there would also be a concerted effort from the concemed government

agencies to improve the vaccine coverage in the country.


It is hoped that the regular holding of the National Immunization Week would serve as a
proactive step in preventing health problems like the recent measles outbreak in the country. We
should strive to regularly maintain a very high, if not full vaccine coverage in the country. Deaths
from vaccine-preventable diseases should be a thing of the past.

Making vaccines readily available to the Filipinos, especially to those who cannot afford
it, is one effective way of uplifting the lives of the marginalized. It will protect the poor from
burdensome healthcare costs which could have been prevented by getting a vaccine.
Immunization will improve their chances at having a healthy life and a more secure future.

TREN GAY F. SAULOG
Kalinga Party-list


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
3079
House Bill No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE IRENE GAY F. SAULOG

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE LAST WEEK OF APRIL AS THE NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION
WEEK

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

SECTION 1. The last week of April is hereby declared as National Immunization Week.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health, in coordination with the Secretary of Interior and Local
Government shall promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper

implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from approval thereof.

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

Approved,