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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State 
shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels 
and shall take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.  
Likewise, Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain 
a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels. 
This bill proposes to create Tugbungan National High School in Barangay 
Tugbungan, Zamboanga City, to be known as Tugbungan National High School. 
Barangay Tugbungan is one of the large barangays in the Second District of 
Zamboanga City with a high number of elementary graduates produced annually. 
To pursue their secondary education, these students need to travel to nearby 
existing high schools namely, Zamboanga City High School – Main (ZCHS -Main) and 
Talon-Talon National High School (TNHS), located several kilometers from 
Barangay Tugbungan. Furthermore, ZCHS-Main and TNHS are at present 
overpopulated and congested.  
This measure aims to provide Zamboangueños access to quality education 
and, at the same time, decongest the overpopulated national high schools in the 
abovementioned barangays.  
In view of the foregoing reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
2nd District, Zamboanga City 
September 12, 2022
12:51 pm
4664


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
AN ACT 
 SEEKING THE CREATION OF TUGBUNGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY PUTIK, ZAMBOANGA CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  The Tugbungan National High School in Barangay Tugbungan, 
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a national high school.   
SECTION 2.   The Tugbungan National High School, shall offer general 
secondary education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the 
youth with all necessary skills and knowledge for them to be ready in facing life 
challenges.  
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.   
SECTION 4.   The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Tugbungan National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act.  
SECTION 5.   This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved. 
4664
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 4424

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JONATHAN KEITH T. FLORES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Bukidnon is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao
region. Its capital is Malaybalay City. The province borders, clockwise starting from the north,
Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte.

Likewise, Bukidnon is considered as a highland paradise in Mindanao. As a major producer
of rice, com, pineapples, bananas and sugarcane, it gained its moniker as the food basket of the
region. Itis also considered as the biggest cattle-producing province in the region. It is well endowed
with natural attractions such as Kitanglad Ranges that includes Dulang Dulang, the second highest
peak in the country. And it has been identified as one of the country’s richest in biodiversity and
endemic species of flora and fauna.

The name "Bukidnon" means “highlander” or "mountain dweller." It became part of Misamis
in the latter part of 1850. The Philippine Commission, then headed by Commissioner Dean C.
Worcester, Secretary of Interior, proposed the separation of Bukidnon from Misamis Province. On
1 September 1914, Act No. 2408, otherwise known as The Organic Act for the Department of
Mindanao and Sulu was enacted into law. Section 19 (b) of Act No. 2408, specifically provides that,
“The Province of Bukidnon shall consist of the territory now known as sub-province of Bukidnon.”
Since then, the Province of Bukidnon commemorates its founding anniversary every 1* September
of every year. Further, on 20 August 1907, the Philippine Commission Act No. 1693 was enacted
creating the Province of Agusan and sub- province of Bukidnon. On 10 March 1917 by virtue of the
creation of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu under Act No. 2711, Bukidnon became a regular
province.

The yearly commemoration of a province’s founding anniversary is an opportunity for a
community to come together and celebrate its proud history, culture and traditions. It is a momentous
event not only because of the number of years of significant existence but itis also a reminder about
the humble beginnings of the province.

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



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__4424_

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JONATHAN KEITH T. FLORES

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 1 OF EVERY YEAR AS “ARAW NG BUKIDNON”,
A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON

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

SECTION 1. September | of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in
the Province of Bukidnon, to be known as “Araw ng Bukidnon”, in commemoration of its founding
anniversary.

SECTION 2. 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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

4426

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
Honorable Ysabel Maria “Bel” J. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

August 30, 1896 is an important day in the history of the City of San Juan, and of the entire
country. This day marks the very first encounter between members of the secret society of
Katipunan and the Spanish Guardia Civil, the first major battle that sparked the Philippine
revolution for independence from Spain. During the course of said battle, also known in history as
the Battle of San Juan del Monte, about 200 Katipuneros were believed to have been taken as
prisoners, and 153 lost their lives.

While the battle was considered a loss, it nonetheless awakened Filipinos to launch bolder
and unceasing attempts to clinch true freedom, and begin what eventually turned out as a protracted
process to break from the shackles of colonization. Despite the outcome of the attack, the news
from Pinaglabanan quickly spread in other areas of the country, particularly in Manila and Cavite.
All succeeding battles for freedom were believed to have gained momentum because of the Battle
at Pinaglabanan.

This measure is being proposed to give more formal credit to the significance of this
momentous event. More than 120 years after it occurred, itis time to give San Juanefios sufficient
time, and recurring opportunity, to revisit and reflect on the significance of this historic battle.
Thus, it is proposed that August 30 of every year be dedicated as a special nonworking holiday in
the City of San Juan, Metro Manila, to commemorate the Battle of San Juan Del Monte, or what
is now more popularly known as the Battle of Pinaglabanan.

My advance thanks and appreciation to all of my Esteemed Colleagues of the 19"
Congress, for considering and approving this proposal with dispatch.

y EL MARIX.¥. ZAMORA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4426

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Ysabel Maria “Bel” J. Zamora

An Act
Declaring August 30 of Every Year a Special Nonworking Holiday in the City of San Juan,
Metro Manila, to be Known as “Araw ng Pinaglabanan”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. August 30 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the City of
San Juan, Metro Manila, to be known as “Araw ng Pinaglabanan.”

Section 2. 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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no 4588

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the General Santos Air and Sea Ports Linked Road in the City of General Santos
into a national road.

With a total length of 7.940 kilometers, this road serves as a direct link and access from the General Santos
City Airport to the General Santos City Fish Port Complex or vice versa, starting from a point at the junction
of the Filipino-American Friendship Avenue and ending at the junction where it meets the Makar-Kiamba
Road.

The General Santos Air and Sea Ports Linked Road was completed in 2020 and is now being utilized for
the efficient movement of goods and people from port to port.

Built at a cost of 420,000 million pesos, the annual repair and maintenance of this vital infrastructure
component is projected to be costly, an expense item that the City Government of General Santos will
have a difficulty to finance, thus this proposal for its conversion into a national road.

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

LORETO B. ACHARON

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4588

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. LORETO B. ACHARON

AN

ACT CONVERTING THE GENERAL SANTOS AIR AND SEA PORTS LINKED ROAD INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD IN THE LONE DISTRICT OF GENERAL SANTOS, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

SECTION 1. The General Santos Air and Sea Ports Linked Road is hereby converted into a
national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall
immediately include in the department’s program, the improvement, repair and maintenance of the subject
road, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the unappropriated funds of the department under
the current appropriations.

Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continuous improvement, repair, and
maintenance of this road shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the DPWH shall issue such rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

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

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4532

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Prior to the passage of Republic Act No. 9387 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 1906, the City of Navotas
has been commemorating its foundation day every January 16. Each year, prior to its
celebration, members of the community, residents and businessmen alike, inquire with
the City Government of Navotas if the 16” of January is a special holiday. Their query is
meritorious considering that the declaration of a holiday will affect business operations,
classes, 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 anniversary.

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

T ‘OBY" M.
Representative
Lone District, Navotas City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4532

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

AN ACT
DECLARING JANUARY SIXTEEN OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF NAVOTAS IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

Be it enacted by the Senate and 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.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Honorable ALFONSO V. UMALI JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Chen Botao is a  Chinese Citizen· and a family man from 
Guangdong, China and has been living in the Philippines since 2015. 
He was hired for a supervisory position of Jslink International 
Corporation, an IT company, owned by his Filipino-Chinese friends. 
After staying in the country for almost seven (7) years now, M r .  
Bot ao  an d  his family intend to stay permanently in the Philippines. 
Mr. Botao, together with his family and friends, wanted to make sure 
that the kindness given to them be returned. The Philippines has been 
their home for many years now and have no intention of residing 
anywhere else. He aspires that sooner he can also   be part of our 
country's citizenry. 
If given a chance to become a full pledged Filipino citizen, he 
promises to be of help in the progress of our country in its 
development, progress, and more so, to the general welfare of the 
Filipino people. In fact, he started in his own backyard– his company's 
employees.  He hopes that he will be given the chance to continue 
serving our people that he has considered as brothers and sisters. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
REP. ALFONSO V. UMALI, JR. 
 Second District, Oriental Mindoro 
September 8, 2022
4:03 pm
4604


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Honorable ALFONSO V. UMALI JR. 
AN ACT  
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO 
CHEN BOTAO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives 
of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Chen Botao is hereby granted Philippine citizenship 
with all the rights and privileges and prerogatives appurtenant 
thereto. 
Upon the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance 
to the Republic of the Philippines, Chen Botao shall enter into 
the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship. 
Section 2.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
4604
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State 
shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels 
and shall take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.  
Likewise, Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain 
a system of free education in the elementary and high school levels. 
This bill proposes to create Sapa Moro National High School in Barangay 
Curuan, Zamboanga City, to be known as Sapa Moro National High School. Since 
education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its 
citizenry, the creation of 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. DALIPE 
2nd District, Zamboanga City 
September 12, 2022
12:50 pm
4663


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
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.  The Sapa Moro National High School in Barangay Curuan, 
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a 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.  The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.   
SECTION 4.   This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved. 
4663
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Bobuan National High School – Liba Extension has a considerable 
number of enrollees for secondary education every year. Its operation is entirely 
dependent from its mother school, Bobuan National High School. 
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into independent 
national high school will address its need in terms of funds, management, and 
operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing Bobuan 
National High School – Liba Extension in Barangay Liba, Municipality of Bayog, 
Province of Zamboanga del Sur from Bobuan National High School and to 
convert it into an independent national high school to be known as Liba National 
High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
September 7, 2022
9:53 am
4517


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING BOBUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – LIBA EXTENSION IN 
BARANGAY 
LIBA, 
MUNICIPALITY 
OF 
BAYOG, 
PROVINCE 
OF 
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM BOBUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, 
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH TO BE 
KNOWN AS LIBA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The Bobuan National High School – Liba Extension located 
in Barangay Liba, Municipality of Bayog, Province of Zamboanga del Sur is 
hereby converted into an independent national high school to be known as Liba 
National High School. 
Section 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Bobuan 
National High School – Liba Extension are hereby transferred to and absorbed 
by the Liba National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Liba National High School, 
the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriation 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, 
4517
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Lapuyan National High School – Karpok Extension has a considerable 
number of enrollees for secondary education every year. Its operation is entirely 
dependent from its mother school, Lapuyan National High School. 
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into independent 
national high school will address its need in terms of funds, management, and 
operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing Lapuyan 
National High School – Karpok Extension in Barangay Karpok, Municipality of 
Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur from Lapuyan National High School 
and to convert it into an independent national high school to be known as 
Karpok National High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
September 7, 2022
9:53 am
4516


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING 
LAPUYAN 
NATIONAL 
HIGH 
SCHOOL 
– 
KARPOK 
EXTENSION IN BARANGAY KARPOK, MUNICIPALITY OF LAPUYAN, 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM LAPUYAN NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS KARPOK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The Lapuyan National High School – Karpok Extension 
located in Barangay Karpok, Municipality of Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga 
del Sur is hereby converted into an independent national high school to be 
known as Karpok National High School. 
Section 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Lapuyan 
National High School – Karpok Extension are hereby transferred to and 
absorbed by the Karpok National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Karpok National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriation 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, 
4516
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Republic of the Philippines B DATE:. ieee

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4598

Introduced by Representative Virgilio “VG” S. Lacson

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO GAOMING QUI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Gaoming Qui is a Chinese national from Hu Bei, China and has been residing in the
Philippines since early 2010, when he was employed as a supervisor in a Filipino-Chinese owned
company. He worked very hard and rose in his rank. He was also offered a position as the Director
and CEO of City Investate, Inc., a company that constructs affordable condominiums and
townhouses. Throughout the years, Mr. Qui has established good relations with his Filipino
partners as well as the people that they employed.

Mr. Qui and his family have fallen in love and have embraced the Philippine people and
culture from the time they arrived. Through his business dealings, he has always thought of how
to give back to the people and the country of the Philippines. Mr. Qui has no intention of residing
anywhere else and now wishes to live in this country, which he has treated and considered as his
home for more than a decade for good. In this time, he has decided to become a citizen of the
Philippines, to which flag he pledges to hold loyalty, obedience, and allegiance. He hopes that he
will be given the chance to continue serving our people that he has considered as brothers and
sisters.

In view of Mr. Gaoming Qui’s wish to become a Filipino citizen, approval of this bill is
earnestly sought.

«.
VIRGILIO st LACSON
Manila Teachers Partylist


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

* House Bill No. 4598

Introduced by Representative Virgilio “VG” S. Lacson

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO GAOMING QUI

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

Section 1. Gaoming Qui is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and privileges and
prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines,
Gaoming Qui shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

Section 2. 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
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _________
Introduced by 4Ps Partylist Representative
JONATHAN CLEMENT M. ABALOS II
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE OTHER THAN
ENGLISH, AS AN ELECTIVE COURSE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CURRICULUM
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Currently,
English
is
a
mandated
language
in the Higher Education
Curriculum. But, with the continuous globalization and our need to engage our
foreign partners, there is a growing need and demand for Flipinos who are able to
speak another foreign language, other than English.
Filipinos are one of the largest teaching language providers in the world.
Moreover, with the entry of foreign corporations in the Philippines, there is a
demand for Filipinos who can speak another language. This bill would not only
equip Filipinos for these opportunities, but it is also a chance for Filipinos to expand
their capabilities and soft skills.
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
JONATHAN CLEMENT M. ABALOS II
Representative, 4Ps Partylist
September 1, 2022
4:42 pm
4350


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _________
Introduced by 4Ps Partylist Representative
JONATHAN CLEMENT M. ABALOS II
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE OTHER THAN
ENGLISH, AS AN ELECTIVE COURSE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CURRICULUM
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section 1. This Act shall be known as the “Foreign Language Education Act.”
SEC. 2. The teaching of a foreign language other than English, as an elective course,
shall be included in the curriculum of the Higher Education.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), pursuant to its mandate
under Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of
1994”, shall develop the program to execute and implement this Act.
SEC. 3. The foreign language elective course shall be a basic course for beginners and
shall be designed as a three (3) unit subject to be offered in all higher education
institutions.
SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the CHED shall issue
the rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provision of this Act.
4350


SEC. 5. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations
contrary to, or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are repealed, amended, or
modified accordingly.
SEC. 6. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of this Act or any provision not affected shall remain in force and effect.
SEC. 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative 
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
There continues to be potential for investment in the aerospace industry, 
whether in the manufacture of spare parts, military or civilian aircraft. The 
Philippines, through the creation of the Philippine Aerospace Development 
Corporation (PADC), sought to penetrate this industry.  
The PADC was established by Presidential Decree No. 286, granting it the 
mandate to manufacture an indigenous aircraft and the development of prototype 
aircraft such as the PADC Defiant 300 and PADC Hummingbird, but failed to produce 
a model that was suitable for mass production.  
As such, by virtue of extending the life of the PADC, they will be able to 
continue the work that they already have previously worked. This also recognizes the 
help that they have been able to extend to the Philippine Air Force.  
This bill was filed in the 18th Congress by Representatives Singson-Meehan, 
Tupas, and Olivarez. It was approved by the House and was transmitted to the Senate. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
August 30, 2022
8:02 am
4148


 Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  _________ 
Introduced by Representative 
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
AN ACT  
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT 
CORPORATION (PADC) BY ANOTHER FIFTY (50) YEARS, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE  PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 286, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 
“AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE 
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Creation of the Corporation. - There is hereby created a body corporate 
and politic under the Office of the President of the Philippines to be known as the 
Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the 
Corporation, which shall be governed by this Decree and its by-laws as authorized 
hereunder. [and shall have succession] THE CORPORATION SHALL EXIST for a 
period of fifty (50) years from [and after] the date of approval of this Decree AND 
SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER FIFTY (50) YEARS FROM THE 
EXPIRATION OF ITS ORIGINAL TERM ON 05 SEPTEMBER 2023. The principal 
office of the Corporation shall be located in a place to be determined by the Board of 
Directors.” 
SECTION 2. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ----
Introduced by 
HON. YEDDA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ 
HON. FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ 
and 
HON. JUDE A. ACIDRE 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DOLORES, PROVINCE OF EASTERN 
SAMAR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish an extension office of the Land Transportation Office 
(L TO) in Dolores, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas. It shall ensure that the services 
offered by the L TO such as registering vehicles, issuing driver's/conductor's licenses 
and permits, enforcing transportation laws and rules and regulations, and adjudicating 
apprehension cases, are efficiently delivered and easily accessible to the people. 
Currently, there are only twelve (12) district offices, five (5) extension offices, 
and one (1) licensing center in Eastern Visayas. Two (2) of such extension offices are 
located at Mercedes and Guiuan, Eastern Samar. However, these are not sufficient to 
address the increased concerns of the citizens of the region regarding land 
transportation. 
An additional L TO Extension Office in Eastern Samar would be beneficial for 
both the public and the L TO - as it will lessen the burden of those traveling far, waiting 
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5731
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Depase National High School – Supon Extension has a considerable 
number of enrollees for secondary education every year. Its operation is entirely 
dependent from its mother school, Depase National High School. 
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into independent 
national high school will address its need in terms of funds, management, and 
operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing Depase 
National High School – Supon Extension in Barangay Supon, Municipality of 
Bayog, Province of Zamboanga del Sur from Depase National High School and 
to convert it into an independent national high school to be known as Supon 
National High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
September 21, 2022
1:23 pm
5051


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING THE DEPASE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SUPON 
EXTENSION IN BARANGAY SUPON, MUNICIPALITY OF BAYOG, 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM DEPASE NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL 
TO 
BE 
AS 
SUPON 
NATIONAL 
HIGH 
SCHOOL 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  The Depase National High School – Supon Extension in 
Barangay Supon, Municipality of Bayog, Province of Zamboanga del Sur is 
hereby converted into an independent national high school to be known as 
Supon National High School. 
Section 2.  All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Depase 
National High School – Supon Extension are hereby transferred to and 
absorbed by the Supon National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Supon National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriation 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, 
5051
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___ _ 
Introduced by 
HON. YEDDA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ 
and 
HON. JUDE A. ACIDRE 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN ADVANCED STUDIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR 
EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEES FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE 
SECTOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is the key to the development of the country - not only does it equip 
people with the necessary skills and knowledge of people thus increasing the 
propensity for better employment opportunities but it also boosts the economic growth 
of the country thereby raising the standard of living of its constituents. Higher levels of 
educational attainment lead to a highly skilled, effective, and productive workforce. 
It is not an uncommon practice for Filipinos to acquire advanced degrees and 
specialized trainings in foreign countries through various scholarship grants. While 
these scholarship programs produce high-level professionals, it also resulted in a 
significant "brain drain" for the country. Some of the returning scholars, which include 
highly skilled physicians, teachers, seamen, mechanics, and engineers, have not 
found the opportunity that will maximize their newly acquired knowledge and training 
in the country, thus, leaving the country for good. This hinders the national 
development of the Philippines as such brain drain deprives the country of its best and 
brightest people who are supposed to take part in making the Philippines a better 
country. 
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5738
(CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES}
NINETEENTH CONGRESS}
First Regular Session}

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL No. _5046

Introduced by: REP. GERARDO P. VALMAYOR, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 1 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

EXPLANATORY NOTES

This Bill aims to declare July 1 of every year as a special, non-working holiday in the City of San
Carlos Province of Negros Occidental, This date marks the founding anniversary of the City of San Carlos
which is created on June 18, 1960 by virtue of Republic Act No, 2643 during the Fourth Congress of the
Phillippines.

For the past years, we have been asking the incumbent President for a Proclamation for the
celebration of the founding anniversary of the city. Since this has become an annual practice, this
representation believes that a law declaring of such event will help eliminate the inconvenience it may cause
the national and local government concer.

It is because of the foregoing that we seek the approval of this Bill

‘ALMAYOR, JR.

s Occidental


(CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES}
NINETEENTH CONGRESS}
First Regular Session}

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 5046

Introduced by: REP. GERARDO P. VALMAYOR, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 1 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF SAN CARLOS PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in congress assembled:

SECTION 1. July 1 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the
City of San Carlos Province of Negros Occidental in commemoration of its founding anniversary.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (1'5) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Paulino Dari National High School – Liguac Extension has a considerable 
number of enrollees for secondary education every year. Its operation is entirely 
dependent from its mother school, Paulino Dari National High School. 
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into independent 
national high school will address its need in terms of funds, management, and 
operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing Paulino 
Dari National High School – Liguac Extension in Barangay Liguac, Municipality 
of Pitogo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur from Paulino Dari National High 
School and to convert it into an independent national high school to be known 
as Liguac National High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
September 21, 2022
1:23 pm
5048


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING THE PAULINO DARI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – LIGUAC 
EXTENSION IN BARANGAY LIGUAC, MUNICIPALITY OF PITOGO, 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM PAULINO DARI NATIONAL 
HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL 
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE AS LIGUAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  The Paulino Dari National High School – Liguac Extension 
located in Barangay Liguac, Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Zamboanga del 
Sur is hereby converted into an independent national high school to be known 
as Liguac National High School. 
Section 2.  All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Paulino 
Dari National High School – Liguac Extension are hereby transferred to and 
absorbed by the Liguac National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Liguac National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriation 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, 
5048
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT 
DECLARING FEBRUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL ROTARY DAY AND A 
REGULAR WORKING DAY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
 “Service above self,”  the Rotary Motto. 
This bill seeks to declare February 23 as National Rotary Day in recognition of the invaluable 
contribution to humanitarian and community service of the Rotary Club of the Philippines. 
Established in 1919, the Rotary Club of the Philippines is a local chapter of the Rotary Club 
International. For 97 years, the Rotary Club of the Philippines has been a partner of the 
government in promoting social welfare and development through its various livelihood, 
health, education, and environmental protection programs and community service projects. 
To date, there are over 800 Rotary Clubs in the country.    
For its untiring commitment and service to the country, it is befitting to acknowledge the 
invaluable service of the Rotary Club of the Philippines. Declaring February 23, the Rotary’s 
anniversary date, as the National Rotary Day is the most appropriate way to recognize the 
contribution of the organization to the socio-economic development of the country. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 20, 2022
11:26AM
5009


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT 
DECLARING FEBRUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL ROTARY DAY AND A 
REGULAR WORKING DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. February 23 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday to be 
known as "National Rotary Day" in recognition of the invaluable contribution of the Rotary 
Club of the Philippines to humanitarian and community service. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette 
or a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
5009
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Philippines 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This measure aims to establish a district office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in 
the Municipality of San Miguel in the Second District, Province of Iloilo. 
The establishment of the said district office will cater to the rising demand of LTO services in 
the area, especially to the residents of the 2nd District of Iloilo. The location is strategic in 
catering to the population surrounding the area and would enable the LTO to expand the 
delivery of its services in the Second Legislative District of Iloilo. 
This measure is also in line with the government’s initiative towards an effective land 
transportation sector in the province and the entire country.  
In view of the foregoing, the approval of the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MICHAEL B. GORRICETA 
October 21, 2022
1:18 pm
5659


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Philippines 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta 
AN 
ACT 
ESTABLISHING 
A 
DISTRICT 
OFFICE 
OF 
THE 
LAND 
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL, 
IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. A district office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is hereby established 
in the Municipality of San Miguel in the Second District, Province of Iloilo. 
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the regular LTO District Office in the Municipality of San 
Miguel, Second District, Province of Iloilo, 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 of general circulation. 
Approved, 
5659