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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5721
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the existing Gadu National High School — Nangalisan Extension
in Barangay Nangalisan, Municipality of Solana, Province of Cagayan and separate the same
from the Gadu National High School to be known as the Nangalisan National High School.

The Philippine Constitution states in Article 14, Sections 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;” and Section 2 (a) “Establish, maintain, and
‘support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of
the people and society.”

The Gadu National High School — Nangalisan Extension presently has 955 enrolled students.
The provision of funds directly to the school from the national government would address
its growing needs like facilities, number of teachers, student books, instructional materials,
and other important needs.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5721

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE GADU NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL — NANGALISAN EXTENSION
IN BARANGAY NANGALISAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SOLANA, PROVINCE OF
CAGAYAN FROM THE GADU NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO
AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS NANGALISAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Gadu National High School — Nangalisan Extension in Barangay
Nangalisan, Municipality of Solana, Province of Cagayan is hereby separated from the Gadu
Nationa! High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known
as Nangalisan National High School.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Gadu National High
School — Nangalisan Extension are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Nangalisan
National High School.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Nangalisan National High School, the
initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the Gadu
National High School — Nangalisan Extension. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
impiemeniing the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 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.241?

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Regular District Office of the Land
Transportation Office in the 24 District of Zamboanga del Sur, specifically in
the Municipality of Guipos.

Geographically, Guipos is at the heart of the 2 Legislative District of
Zamboanga del Sur which is comprised of 15 municipalities. Hence, its
location is strategic for the establishment of a district office of LTO to cater to
the land transportation concerns and needs not only of the constituents in
Guipos but also to its neighboring municipalities.

Currently, our constituents from the 24 district needs to travel to
Pagadian City, the nearest LTO district office, to avail of the services of LTO.
Approximately, Pagadian City is 80 kilometers away from the farthest
municipality and 13 kilometers away from the nearest municipality of the 2.4
District.

Thus, the establishment of a district office of LTO in Guipos will also
make the services offered by the LTO more accessible to our beloved
constituents especially from the far-flung areas. Consequently, it will
unburden the current load of the LTO District Office in Pagadian City.

It is therefore recommended that the foregoing bill be approved.

SA, JR
ga del Sur

Zamboan;



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5417
HOUSE BILL NO. ___

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR.

AN ACT CREATING A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF GUIPOS IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR,
TO BE KNOWN AS THE “LTO LICENSING CENTER OF GUIPOS”, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. A Regular District Office in the Municipality of Guipos,
Province of Zamboanga del Sur is hereby created, to be known as the “LTO
Licensing Center of Guipos”.

Section 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in
the Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO Licensing Center
of Guipos in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such rules and
regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5909

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

JOE ALMARIO
épresentative
2n4 District, Davao Oriental


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

5909
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING
A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MANIKLING, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS MANIKLING
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

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

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

after its effectivity.

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

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LEON,
MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS
LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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



Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. $113

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LEON,
MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS
LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Leon, Municipality of Laua-an in the

Province of Antique to be known as Leon Elementary School

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

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5938

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to grant persons with disability free parking privilege in
all business and government establishments, offices, and other facilities that
charge parking fees, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7277, also

known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disability”.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5038

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE PARKING PRIVILEGE TO ALL SENIOR CITIZENS AND
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
“EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010" AND REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 7277, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "MAGNA CARTA FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY”

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

SEC. 1. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, is hereby further
amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 32. Persons with Disability shall be entitled to: "an XXX to XXX
"(d) To the extent possible, the government may grant special
discounts in special programs for PWD on purchase of basic
commodities, subject to the guidelines to be issued for the purpose by
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of
Agriculture (DA); [and]
"(e) Provision of express lanes for PWD in all commercial and
government establishments, in the absence thereof, priority shall be

given to them [-]; AND
"(F) FREE PARKING IN ALL BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS, OFFICES AND FACILITIES THAT CHARGE

PARKING FEES."

Sec. 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5835

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Government policies like newly enacted laws seemed to remain unnoticed in
many areas. One reason is perhaps the lack of information dissemination to the
public. More importantly, emergency information could not reach the populace in
time when they need it if information dissemination is absent.

To address this issue, the government needs to establish a radio or television
station where it is needed. In this manner, the information needed by the public to
know will be spread by the government owned radio or television station. Maasin
City as a capital of Southern Leyte Province is one area where a government radio
station is needed.

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

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO.


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.9938

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A RADIO STATION OF THE BUREAU OF
BROADCAST SERVICES IN MAASIN CITY, PROVINCE OF
SOUTHERN LEYTE AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a radio station of the
Bureau of Broadcast Services in Maasin City, Province of Southern
Leyte, in either amplitude modulation or frequency modulation.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Presidential Communications
Operations Office (PCOO) shall immediately include in the PCOO’s
program the operationalization of the radio station in Maasin City, 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 the Official Gazette or in a newspaper in general

circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__9878

Introduced by Rep. NESTOR B. FONGWAN, SR
EXPLANATORY NOTE

“Justice delayed is justice denied” so the old adage goes. There are various
factors why cases filed in courts are not resolved quickly. However, lack of
sufficient number of courts in certain locality is a major cause. This is the reason
why under Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, or the Judiciary Reorganization Act of
1980, most municipalities of the country were provided with one(1) municipal
trial court, and the municipality of La Trinidad, being the capital town of Benguet
is provided with one municipal trial court. However, through the passage of
time, La Trinidad has tremendously grown into a vibrant and populous
municipality. While such growth is a positive development, this development
also brought the unprecedented increase in the volume of cases filed and
handled by the lone municipal trial court. In order to address the increased
volume of cases, there is a need to create additional municipal trial court in
order to prevent unreasonable delay in the disposition of cases.

It is therefore earnestly requested that support and approval of this

measure be granted.

NESTOR B. FONGWAN, SR.
Lone istrict, Benguet


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. __5678

Introduced by Rep. NESTOR B. FONGWAN, SR

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, PROVINCE OF BENGUET,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, SECTION 30

Section 1. Section 30 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 130 is hereby amended to
read as follows, to wit:

SECTION 30. Municipal Trial Courts. In each of the
municipalities that are not comprised within a metropolitan
area and a municipal circuit there shall be a Municipal Trial
Court which shall have one branch, except as hereunder
provided:

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Section 2. The Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination
with the Secretary of Justice, shall immediately include in the court’s program
the operationalization of an additional Municipal Trial Court Branch in the
Municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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Republic of the Phitiopines

House of Representatives

Bratasan Fils, Luezon Cty

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__5383_

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Noel

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public school teachers are an integral part of one of the noblest professions known to
man. It goes without saying that they exercise an important public function in rearing the youth
to become proficient, responsible, and contributing members of society. However, being a part
of this profession requires a considerable demand of one’s time and energy in and out of the
classroom. With their current optional retirement age being at sixty (60) years old, public school
teachers have to contend with maintaining a certain level of fitness for a such unideal period.

This bill seeks to pay it forward and express the nation’s sincerest gratitude towards
public school teachers for their services by lowering the optional retirement age from sixty (60)
years to fifty-five (55) years of age.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is respectfully requested.

INC Coo his

FLORENCIO GABRIEL “BEM” NOEL


Repl othe Phipies
House of Representatives

Batasan Wilts, Zueson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _® 5385

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Noel

AN ACT LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS FROM SIXTY (60) YEARS OLD TO FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS OLD,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291,

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM

ACT OF 1997”

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

Section 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act No. 8291, otherwise known as "The Government Service
Insurance System Act of 1997", is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Sec. 13-A. Conditions for Entitlement. - A member who retires from the
service shall be entitled to the retirement benefits in paragraph (a) of Section 13
hereof: Provided, That SUCH MEMBER:

"(1) [he] has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service;

(2) fhe] is at least sixty (60) years of age at the time of retirement, OR AT
LEAST FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE IN THE CASE OF PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS; and

"@) [he] is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from permanent total
disability."

Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. — Ail other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders,
presidential proclamations, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are contrary to


or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No) 8 94

Introduced by 2™ District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. MA. ANGELICA M. AMANTE-MATBA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

During the 13" Congress, Republic Act No. 9434 “An Act Converting the Municipality of
Cabadbaran into a Component City of the Province of Agusan del Norte to be Known as the
City of Cabadbaran” was enacted into law. The town’s conversion into a city was ratified by
voters through a plebiscite conducted on July 28, 2007.

Cabadbaran City, in Agusan del Norte, is home to a rich Filipino culture and adventure that
highlights its well-maintained ancestral structures, historical artifacts and eco-tourism spots
along with a remarkable selection of gastronomic treats. As a city located along a coastal zone,
it is abundant in marine and aquatic resources. It also produces a wide range of agricultural
products such as rice, corn, banana, mango and abaca.

With a flourishing economy based on agro-industry, commerce and trade, source of several
export and industrial products, and ecotourism destinations, the city is set to achieve
remarkable development and growth in the region. These activities made the people of
Cabadbaran city busy.

This representation believes that the people of Cabadbaran City deserves this special non-
working holiday because of their passion and dedication in promoting economic progress and
social development. Moreover, the addition of this holiday would serve as an instrument in
celebrating Cabadbaran’s wealthy culture and its transformation into cityhood.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ANGEL M. AMANTE-MATBA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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Introduced by 2 District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. MA. ANGELICA M. AMANTE-MATBA

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 28 OF EVERY YEAR
AS A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN CABDBARAN CITY TO BE
KNOWN AS THE “CABADBARAN CITY DAY”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION 1. July 28 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in
Cabadbaran City in the province of Agusan del Norte, to be known as the “Cabadbaran City
Day.”

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette

or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _5537
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHN REYNALD M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the sixteenth (16) day of January of every year asa
special non-working holiday in the City of Navotas to commemorate its foundation
day anniversary.

Prior to the passage of Republic Act No. 9387 otherwise known as An Act
Converting the Municipality of Navotas into a Highly Urbanized City, to be known as
the City of Navotas, which was approved on 10 March 2007, and even as early as
1906, the City of Navotas has been commemorating its foundation day every
January 16. Each year, prior to its celebration, Navotefios, members of the
community, civil service organizations, and the business sector alike, inquire with
the City Government of Navotas if the 16" day of January is a special holiday. Their
query is meritorious considering that the declaration of a holiday will affect the
operations of schools, businesses, and work within the City.

To put an end to these uncertainties, and to allow the people of the City of
Navotas to celebrate and commemorate its foundation day, there is a compelling
need to declare the January 16 of every year as a special non-working holiday in the
City of Navotas, for the members of its community to commemorate its foundation
day anniversary.

The same measure was previously filed and approved by both the upper and
lower houses of the 17% Congress. Unfortunately, due to lack of material time, the
bill was not passed into law. Thus, necessitates the refiling of this bill with high
hopes of hastening its enactment.

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

Piykenias'ar TiayACo


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5°37

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHN REYNALD M. TIANGCO
AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY SIXTEEN OF EVERY YEAR
AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF NAVOTAS

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

SECTION 1. January sixteen (16) of every year is hereby declared as a special
non-working holiday in the City of Navotas to commemorate its Foundation Day
Anniversary.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5103

HOUSE BILL NO. “—

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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


Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5103

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Mayabay, Municipality of Barbaza in

the Province of Antique to be known as Mayabay Elementary School

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5036

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the mandate of the State that Senior Citizens and Persons with
Disabilities (PWDs) be granted priority or special treatment in situations
wherein they will experience difficulty due to their physical condition. In
various offices, most senior citizens and PWDs are burdened of having to
climb flights of stairs or wait in line for the elevator in order to reach their

destination.

In order to improve their current situation, this measure seeks to mandate
government and private offices to have special lanes and offices spaces
located at the ground floor for senior citizens and persons with disabilities to

conduct their transactions without any difficulty.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this proposed measure is

earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5036

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT
MANDATING A SPECIALLY-DESIGNATED LANE OR OFFICE SPACE
LOCATED AT THE GROUND FLOOR OF EVERY GOVERNMENT OR
PRIVATE EDIFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS) AND
SENIOR CITIZENS TO TRANSACT THEIR OFFICIAL BUSINESSES

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 'Easy-Access Official Transaction

for PWDs and Senior Citizens Act."

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be mandated a specially designated lane or office
space located at the Ground Floor of every government or private edifice for

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens to transact their official

businesses.

SEC. 3. 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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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5419

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

me B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5119

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Tinindugan, Municipality of Libertad

in the Province of Antique to be known as Tinindugan Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Tinindugan Elementary School, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No, __5897

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

MANUEL JOSE M/DAIfPE


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. ad

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CURUAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS SAPA MORO.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

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

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

the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon city

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5460

HOUSE BILL NO:

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Iglesia ni Cristo since its founding in 1914, has become a major religion in the country,
comprising a major portion of the population. It has made meaningful contributions in developing the
faith of the people, shaping model citizens, cultivating nation building through social service projects
and programs that greatly benefit the members of its congregation as well as the rest of society. Given
this manifestation, it is only proper that the Church of Christ’s importance in our Republic be given the
Just recognition it truly deserves and have the rest of the country participate in its commemoration.

This proposed measure seeks to declare the 27" of July of every year as a national non-working
holiday in celebration of the founding anniversary of the iglesia ni Cristo by amending Section 3 of
Republic Act 9645.

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

DEOGRACIAS VICTOR “DV” B. SAVELLANO

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5460

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVRY YEAR A SPECIAL NATIONAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “COMMEMORATION OF THE
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO”

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9645 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 3. National Holiday, - July 27 of every year is hereby declared a special national

NONWORKING holiday in commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the
pines.”

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \RECE IVE! D% aN
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the Tuao Vocational and Technical School - Malummin Annex in
Barangay Malummin, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan and separate the same from
the Tuao Vocational and Technical School to be known as the Malummin National Technical-
Vocational High School.

The Philippine Constitution states in Article 14, Sections 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;” and Section 2(a) “Establish, maintain, and
support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of
the people and society.”

The Tuao Vocational and Technical Schoo! — Malummin Annex presently has 932 enrolled
students. The provision of funds directly to the school from the national government would
address its growing needs like facilities, number of teachers, student books, instructional
materials, and other important needs.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

‘HOUSE BILL NO, _5725_

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE TUAO VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL — MALUMMIN
ANNEX IN BARANGAY MALUMMIN, MUNICIPALITY OF TUAO, PROVINCE OF
. _CAGAYAN FROM THE TUAO VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT. INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MALUMMIN NATIONAL TECHNICAL-
VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Tuao Vocational and Technical School - Malummin Annex in
Barangay Malummin, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan is hereby separated from
the Tuao Vocational and Technical School and converted in to an independent national
technical-vocational high school to be known as Malummin National Technical-Vocational
High School.

SECTION 2. All
School - e
Malummin National Technical-Vocational High School.

sssets, liabilities and records of the Tuao Vocational and
absorbed by the

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the Groene Ee of the Malummin National Technical-
Vocational High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current
year’s appropriation of the Tuao vocational and Technical School - Malummin Annex.
Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
impiementing the provisions of this Act.

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

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

CONGRESS,

HBNo, >

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN PAUL R. DAZA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAG-
ABACA, MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN, PROVINCE OF NORTHERN
SAMAR TO BE KNOWN AS CAG-ABACA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution states that “[t]he 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.”

Furthermore, Section 2 subparagraph (1) of the same Article provides that
“(t]he State shall (1) Establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate
and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and

society.”
VY PAUL R. DAZA


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

CONGRESS,

5625
H.B. No.

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN PAUL R. DAZA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAG-
ABACA, MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN, PROVINCE OF NORTHERN
SAMAR TO BE KNOWN AS CAG-ABACA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Establishment of a National High School. - There is hereby
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Cag-abaca, Municipality of Catarman, Province of
Northern Samar to be known as Cag-abaca National High School.

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

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

Section 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall 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

5726

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the existing Tuao Vocational and Technical School - Pata Annex
in Barangay Pata, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan and separate the same from
the Tuao Vocational and Technical School to be known as the Pata National Technical-
Vocational High School.

The Philippine Constitution states in Article 14, Sections 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;” and Section 2(a) “Establish, maintain, and
support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of
the people and society.”

The Tuao Vocational and Technical School — Pata Annex presently has 220 enrolled
students. The provision of funds directly to the school from the national government would

address its growing needs like facilities, number of teachers, student books, instructional
materials, and other important needs.

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

“JOJO” L. LARA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5726

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE TUAO VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL — PATA ANNEX
IN BARANGAY PATA, MUNICIPALITY OF TUAO, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN FROM
THE TUAO VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS PATA NATIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Tuao Vocational and Technical School - Pata Annex in Barangay
Pata, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan is hereby separated from the Tuao
Vocational and Technical School and converted in to an independent national technical-
vocational high school to be known as Pata National Technical-Vocational High School.

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Tuao Vocational and
Technical School - Pata Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Pata National
Technical-Vocational High School.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Pata National Technical-Vocational High
‘School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation
of the Tuao Vocational and Technical School - Pata Annex. Thereafter, the amount
necessary for the continued operation of the school 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 the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
RECEIVED

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

i TIME.
Quezon City oa
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS Kn S
First Regular Session e

HOUSE BILL NO. peas

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to build and establish a Philippine Science High School campus in the
Municipality of Iguig, Province of Cagayan to be known as Philippine Science High
School — Cagayan Campus.

The Constitution states in Article II, Section 17, that the state shall give priority to
education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and
development; while RA No. 9036 mandates that the state shall also ensure that every
region is given equal opportunity to benefit from the establishment of the PSHS
System. However, the law also states that only one (1) PSHS campus shall be
established in each of the administrative regions of the country.

The Cagayan Valley Region currently has one Philippine Science High School campus,
which is located at Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya, also known as PSHS Cagayan Valley.
The catchment population since the time of its conception has dramatically increased,
hence the need for a campus in the province of Cagayan to cater to deserving students
in the provinces of Cagayan, Batanes, majority of Isabela and nearby provinces of
Kalinga and Apayao.

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

Wee.
estes L. LARA



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. pea?

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF IGUIG, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Philippine Science High School
Campus in the Municipality of Iguig, Province of Cagayan which shall be under the
supervision of the Department of Science and Technology.

SECTION 2. The Philippine Science High School - Cagayan Campus shall be
integrated into the Philippine Science High School System Act under Republic Act
No.8496, otherwise known as the “Philippine Science High School System Act of
1997.”

SECTION 3. The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System, in
coordination with the Department of Science and Technology, is hereby tasked to
administer and supervise the establishment of the Philippine Science High School-
Cagayan Campus under this Act.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be incorporated in the annual general Appropriations Act of the succeeding year
following the approval of this Act.

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

Approved,