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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7738

Introduced by Reptesentative SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to change the name of the Municipality of Lista in the province of Ifugao to
Municipality of Alfonso Lista.

‘The Eighth Congress passed Republic Act (RA) No. 6687, which changed the name of Potia to
Lista. According to congressional records, the intent of the bill that would become RA 6687 was
to honor the first person who inhabited the place and later on became the first Mayor of the
Municipality of Potia. His name was Alfonso Lista.

With the intention of recognizing the first inhabitant and Mayor of Potia and with the existence
of many residents bearing the surname Lista, a municipal ordinance changed the Municipality of
Lista into Municipality of Alfonso Lista. For the past many years, the Municipality of “Alfonso
Lista” has been officially used in various transactions involving government agencies, business,
and private sector even without a legislative foundation in the national level.

Hence, this proposed measure seeks to change the name of the Municipality of Lista into
Municipality of Alfonso Lista, to give meaning and effect to the purpose of RA 6687.

‘The kind and favorable support of the Members of the Congress for the prompt and timely
passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

ATTY. SOLOM' R. CHUNGALAO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7738

Introduced by Representative SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LISTA IN THE
PROVINCE OF IFUGAO TO MUNICIPALITY OF ALFONSO LISTA, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6687

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 6687 is amended to read as follows:

“Section 1, The name of the Municipality of Potia is hereby changed to Municipality of
fonso Lista”

SECTION 2. Section 2 of the same Act is amended to read as follows:

ment in the Barangay Sta. Maria,

“Section 2. The present seat of the municipal gi
hereby confirmed as the seat of the

Municipality of Alfonso Lista, Province of [fuga
government of the Municipality of Alfonso Lista.

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines ky a)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4 i)

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Second Regular Session

HoUuSE BILL No. 2444

Introduced by HONORABLE ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The fifth congressional district of Camarines Sur, more popularly known as the
Rinconada District (composed of the Municipalities of Bao, Bula, Balatan, Buhi, Bato,
Nabua and Iriga City) has several hospitals, almost all of which are privately-owned.
In lriga City, the only government hospital is the Iriga Maternity Hospital, Puericulture
& Family Planning Center. For so long a time, people from Rinconada have been
forced to avail of the services of private hospitals for their medical needs. In many
cases, they still have to go to hospitals in Naga City, or in the Province of Albay, or in
Metro Manila because the hospitals in Rinconada do not have the necessary medical
equipment. Patients who cannot afford to pay do not have a choice but to go to public
hospitals in Naga City and Legazpi City.

Our people in Rinconada are in dire need of a quality, affordable and accessible
public hospital staffed by competent medical personnel and equipped with modern
facilities so that their medical needs can be immediately and properly addressed.

If enacted into law, this bill will help ease the overcrowding of hospitals in or
near the Rinconada area. Sick people, especially the financially-challenged, need not
be brought to far and expensive hospitals. Most importantly, the health of the people
of Rinconada will be efficiently attended to

To this end, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

lon. ERIC GO YAP
Representative, ACT-CIS Party-list,

Principal Author yy
Hon. RO) A O. TADURAN . JOCELYW PU,
Represehtative| arty-list Representative, ACT-CIS Party-list

Co-Author


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7444

Introduced by HONORABLE ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN
IRIGA CITY, CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the
Department of Health, a 99-bed hospital in Iriga City, Province of Camarines Sur, to
be known as the Iriga City District Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.

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

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7916

Introduced by RAM Party-list REPRESENTATIVE ALOYSIA T. LIM

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The pandemic brought the economy into a halt causing widespread unemployment
amongst the most vulnerable sectors of our society. It also caused disruptions in the
operations of government. For this reason, budget releases and allotment issuances have
been delayed to the detriment of our people. The implementation of infrastructure projects
has also been delayed for several months and some are even postponed for the following
year. Such postponements and delays mean deprivation of the poor of the much-needed
services.

In the light of this situation, | am filing this House Bill to amend Republic Act 11465
otherwise known as the General Appropriations Act of 2020 and extend the appropriations
for Fiscal Year 2020 from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021.

The Fiscal Year 2020 will end in a few months. Our national agencies await a law that
will allow them to utilize the funds appropriated for important programs and projects
beyond the date stated in RA 11465. Otherwise, unobligated funds will revert to the General
Fund. It only means that basic services and important programs have not reached their
intended beneficiaries.

In view thereof, the urgent passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. $16

Introduced by RAM Party-list REPRESENTATIVE ALOYSIA T. LIM

AN ACT EXTENDING THE AVAILABLITY OF THE 2020 APPROPRIATIONS TO DECEMBER 31,
2021, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 60 OF THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF
REPUBLIC ACT 11465, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF FISCAL YEAR 2020.

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

SECTION 1. Section 60 of the 2020 General Appropriations Act or Republic Act 11465 is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 60. Availability of Appropriations. - All appropriations authorized
in this Act shall be available for release and obligation for the purpose

specified, and under the same special provisions applicable thereto, until
December 31, 2021.

“A report on these releases and obligations shall be submitted to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate
of the Philippines, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the
Senate Committee on Finance, either in printed form or by way

of electronic document.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, rules and regulations, ot portions thereof,
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metea Manis

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7177

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE PHILIPPINE GENERAL
HOSPITAL FROM ONE THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED (1,500) BEDS
TO TWO THOUSAND AND TWO HUNDRED (2,200) BEDS
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has served as the National
University Hospital and the largest public hospital in the country ever
since its establishment in 1907 by virtue of Act No. 1688 by the
Philippine Commission. What used to be a 330-bed hospital in 1910 is
now a 1,500-bed hospital that provides its renowned health services to
all Filipinos, especially the poor and marginalized.

As the country’s population grows, there is a dire necessity to
expand and upgrade the facilities and equipment of the PGH to better
cater to the needs of the ailing public. The PGH reports patient
overcrowding, creating a constant challenge to its medical personnel,
and a greater concern to the health and well-being of its patients.

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of the Philippine
General Hospital from one thousand and five hundred (1,500) beds to
two thousand and two hundred (2,200) beds.

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

D Vi (AS


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon Gity, Metco Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7177
House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE PHILIPPINE GENERAL
HOSPITAL FROM ONE THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED (1,500) BEDS
TO TWO THOUSAND AND TWO HUNDRED (2,200) BEDS
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Philippine General Hospital
(PGH) is hereby increased from one thousand and five hundred (1,500) to
two thousand and two hundred (2,200).

SECTION 2. The existing hospital facilities and professional health care
services of the PGH, shall be correspondingly upgraded to include the
increase in the number of its medical personnel. The University of the
Philippines (UP) shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the

effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The increase in the bed capacity of the PGH from one thousand
and five hundred (1,500) beds to two thousand and two hundred (2,200)
beds shall be implemented within the period of six (6) months to one (1) year
from the approval of this Act.


SECTION 4. The University of the Philippines, through its approved annual
budget, shall initially provide the necessary funding to support the increase
in bed capacity of the PGH. The entire budgetary requirements of the PGH
for its operation and the upgrading of its facilities and services shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA) the following year

of its enactment.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _7348

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE REVITALIZED BARANGAY POLICE
PROGRAM OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND
APPRORPRIATING FUNDS THERFORE

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 “Revitalized
Barangay Police Act”.

SEC. 2. It is the declared policy of the state to renounce war as
an instrument of national policy.

The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life,
liberty and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are
essential for enjoyment by all the people of blessings of democracy.

The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will
ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the
people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social
services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an
improved quality of life for all.

SEC. 3. The Department of Interior and Local Government
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hereby directed to supervise the faithful execution and
implementation of the Revitalized Barangay Police (RBP).

SEC. 4. All barangays shall have at least one (1) Barangay Police
designated in their respective locality.

SEC 5. The Barangay Police shall have the following
qualifications:

a. They shall be members of the Philippine National Police;

b. They must be native to the barangay;

c. They must be fluent in the dialect of the locality.

SEC. 7. The Secretary of the DILG shall include in the
Department's program the operation of the RBP, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 8. Within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the
DILG shall, in coordination with other relevant agencies, and in
consultation with the concerned LGUs and stakeholders, prepare and
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC. 9. If, for any reason, any of the sections or provisions of this
Act shall be deemed unconstitutional or invalid, all other provisions
not affected thereby shall remain valid.

SEC. 10. All other laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations
or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 11. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,
COYAMHAWNE

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1444

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ON
HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL,
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 provincial office of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), to be known as the CHED-Davao Oriental Provincial Office, which
shall exercise jurisdiction over said province and shall be headed by a provincial director.
The CHED-Davao Oriental Provincial Office shall be located in the City of Mati, Province
of Davao Oriental,

SEC. 2. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the CHED, in
coordination with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), shalll determine the
organizational structure and staffing pattern for the CHED-Davao Oriental Provincial
Office and submit the same to the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management
for approval.

SEC. 3. The Chairperson of the CHED shall immediately include in the CHED’s
program the operationalization of the CHED-Davao Oriental Provincial Office.

SEC. 4, The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. The CHED shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval.

SEC. 6. 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
Second Regular Session

7957

House Bill No.

Introduced by CONG. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The global pandemic COVID-19 continues to peril the economy of our country, thus
compelling the National Government to implement necessary actions such as enacting
laws to boost and sustain the livelihood of Filipinos in these trying times.

On the 25" of March 2020, Republic Act No. 11469 also known as the “Bayanihan
to Heal as One Act”, which was passed by the Congress swiftly, took effect and has
become the nozzle of assistance such as the Social Amelioration Program. This
indispensable legistative act of the Congress made the Filipinos withstand the pandemic
for these past months as the number of cases continues to rise as we adjust to the new
normal.

Moreover, on 11" of September 2020, Republic Act No. 11494 also known as the
“Bayanihan to Recover as One Act”, was signed by the President to provide further
assistance and to carry on the provisions of the RA 11469. However, under section 18 of
the said law, the effectivity thereof shall be until the next adjournment of the Eighteenth
Congress on December 19, 2020.

Thus, this representation deems it necessary to extend the validity of the
Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (RA 11494) until December 2021. As we continue to
make efforts to flatten the curve, it is only proper to be reinforced with the appropriate
corresponding provisions, that is the abovementioned law, in making this possible.

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

CONG. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7957

Introduced by CONG. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 18 THEREOF

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

Section 1. Extension. — Section 18 of Republic Act No. 11494 otherwise known as
the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act” is hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 18. Effectivity. — Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, this Act
shall be in full force and effect until [the next adjournment of the Eighteenth Congress on
December 19, 2020.] DECEMBER 19, 2021. This Act shall take effect immediately upon
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation or in the Official Gazette: Provided,
That Section 4(cc) of this Act shall be deemed to be in effect since Republic Act No. 11469
expired.”

Section 2. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication
in a newspaper of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 7875

Introduced by Representative SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill is filed as a substitute to HB 2964 or “An Act Establishing a Hundred-Bed Extension of
Luis Hora Memorial Regional Hospital in the Province of Ifugao, to be known as the Luis Hora
Memorial Regional Hospital — Ifugao Extension Hospital, and Appropriating Funds Therefor”
filed on July 29, 2019 and currently pending under the Health Committee.

Ina letter dated September 11, 2020, Secretary Francisco Francis T. Duque III of the Department
‘of Health recommended that, instead of establishing an extension of the Luis Hora Memorial
Regional Hospital (LHMRH) in Ifugao, a separate hospital with mandates to have its own
Personnel Services (PS), Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE), and Capital
Outlays (CO) to avoid stretching the resources of LHMRH, shall be established within the
province.

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

ATTY. SO! ION R. CHUNGALAO’


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._7875
(In substitution of House Bill No. 2964)

Introduced by Representative SOLOMON R. CHUNGALAO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A HOSPITAL IN THE PROVINCE OF IFUGAO TO BE KNOWN
AS THE EASTERN CORDILLERA REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. Establishment of Regional Hospital. — There shall be established, a regional hospital
in the province of Ifugao to be known as the Eastern Cordillera Regional hospital, the initial bed
capacity and service capability, and succeeding increases thereof, shall be based on the hospital
development plan to be prepared by the DOH.

Section 2. Location, ~ The Eastern Cordillera Regional Hospital shall be constructed and located
between the boundary or adjacent to the boundary of the Municipality of Aguinaldo and
Municipality of Mayoyao, Province of Ifugao.

Section 3. Personnel, ~ After the construction of the Eastern Cordillera Regional Hospital, the
Department of Health thru the Secretary of Health shall make sure that personnel of the regional
hospital will be provided and appointed thereof and that funds for its maintenance and operation
are provided for.

Section 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be charged against the existing budget of the Department of Health under the 2020 General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance
of the Eastern Cordillera Regional Hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. - ‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general publication.

Approved
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO,_7183

INTRODUCED BY:
HONORABLE CHERYL P. DELOSO-MONTALLA
Representative, 2™' District, Zambales

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GOVIC HIGHWAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBA, PROVINCE
OF ZAMBALES INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the 2.85 kilometer GOVIC Highway in the Municipality of Iba,
Province of Zambales into a national road.

GOVIC Highway is a bypass road which serves as an alternate route for commuters who
wish to avoid traffic within the heart of the Municipality of Iba when going to the northern towns
of the Province of Zambales. While it serves its purpose to decongest traffic in the Municipality
of Iba, GOVIC Highway is poorly maintained. As it has become a vital infrastructure in the
transport of goods of farming communities of its surrounding barangays and municipalities, the
only viable solution to guarantee that necessary fund for its maintenance and expansion is provided
is by converting it into a national road. The conversion of the GOVIC Highway into a national
road will promote ecotourism and socio-economic development not only in the Municipality of
Tba but also of the nearby municipalities in the 2" Legislative District of Zammbales.

Having been filed in the 16 and 17" Congresses, this bill is being re-filed and immediate

passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
a YL P. DELOSO MONTALLA
Refresentative

2™ District, Zambales



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7183

INTRODUCED BY:
HONORABLE CHERYL P. DELOSO-MONTALLA
Representative, 2" District, Zambales

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GOVIC HIGHWAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IBA, PROVINCE
OF ZAMBALES INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Govic Highway in the Municipality of Iba, Province of Zambales with a
length of 2.85 kilometers is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation and maintenance of the said
road shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for its repair and maintenance 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.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House srL No, 7032

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

When RA 10912 or “The Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016” took effect in 2017,
it was met with negative reactions from professionals because it introduced added and absurd
costs to renewing one’s PRC ID Card.

The Continuing Development Act was enacted with the goal of promoting and upgrading the
Practice of professions in the country by putting in place measures that will continuously improve
the competence of professionals in accordance with the international standard of practice,
particularly ASEAN standards,

Under the CPD Act, CPD is made a mandatory requirement in the renewal of the PRC ID cards of
all registered and licensed professionals. It requires professional to accumulate credit units (from
as low as 15 units, to an ultimate high of 120 units for certified public accountants) every three
years by attending CPD programs, such as trainings, seminars and other activities. This creates
a series of hurdles for professionals—forcing them to shell out extra money to register to these
Programs, take unpaid leaves to attend week long seminars, etc.

Whilst the CPD Act was enacted with the goal of betterment of Filipino professionals, the
implementation of the law has created an unnecessary burden to Filipino professionals by forcing
them to spend extra time and resources on CPD programs.

It is in this light that this bill seeks to repeal the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016
(RA 10912) as it does not truly serve the Filipino professionals, on the contrary, it forces extremely
onerous requirements to professionals.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

P.)OY|MYRA S. TAMBUNTING|

id District, Parafiaque City’


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL no, 7032

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

‘AN ACT
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016"

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 10912 or the "Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016"
is hereby repealed.

‘SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, decrees, executive orders and issuances,
resolutions, ordinances or circulars inconsistent with 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 at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _7166

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid 0, Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of a national highway from the access
road of the Panguil Bay Bridge to the Arsenio A. Quibranza National Highway (Tubod-
Ganassi Road) in the Municipalities of Tubod and Baroy, Province of Lanao del Norte.

Opportunities and progress can be gained through better access. One way of reaching
progress is for our government to provide better access to all our citizens, particularly, in
ensuring unhampered access to our road network. This bill seeks to provide a new road that
will give more access to our constituents in the delivery of goods from our farm and forest
lands to the major national highways.

The proposed road construction will certainly benefit not only the province of Lanao
del Norte but our neighboring provinces as well. This road is envisioned to give a new route
for travelers and goods from Misamis Occidental to the Province of Lanao del Norte via the
Panguil Bay Bridge and connect to the Tubod-Ganassi road.

Furthermore, the proposed highway will also help in promoting and maintaining
peace and order in Mindanao as it will provide more access to our government troops and
significantly reduce our response times during disasters.

In view of the foregoing premises, the prompt approval of this measure is eamestly
sought and recommended.

MOHAI [ALID Q.QIMAPORO
1* District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7166

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF TUBOD AND BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE FROM THE
PANGUIL BAY BRIDGE ACCESS ROAD TO THE ARSENIO A. QUIBRANZA
NATIONAL HIGHWAY (TUBOD-GANASSI ROAD) 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 constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a national highway in the Municipalities of Tubod and Baroy,
Province of Lanao del Norte from the Panguil Bay Bridge to Brgy. Caniogan along the
Arsenio A. Quibranza National Highway (Tubod-Ganassi Road). The road shall traverse
Barangay Poblacion, Barangay San Antonio, Barangay Patudan in Tubod, Barangay
Maliwanag in Baroy, Barangay Pinpin, Barangay Sto. Nifio, Barangay Licapao and Barangay
Caniogan in Tubod.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the maintenance of the national highway
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _7070

Introduced by Representative Luis “Jon-Jon” A. Ferrer IV

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a district office of the Land Transportation
Office (LTO) in the City of General Trias, Province of Cavite.

General Trias is a first class component city with high concentration of
private industries, manufacturing and realty businesses. The ever growing
population makes the City of General Trias the perfect site for the establishment
of a district office of the Land Transportation Office to serve the residents
therein efficiently and expeditiously and to help decongest other district offices
in the Province of Cavite.

Presently, the LTO is operating a Driver’s Renewal Licensing Office
(DRLO) in the City of General Trias. However, the DLRO does not provide for
other services such as vehicle registration, new driver’s license applications, and
other transactions and services.

The establishment of an LTO district office in the City of General Trias
will not only facilitate the transactions involving registration and licensing
requirement, but will save the people of General Trias and nearby areas like the
City of Trece Martires, municipalities of Rosario, Tanza, Naic, and
Maragondon, from the expenses and efforts of travelling to other district offices
in the province.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earn



Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__7070

Introduced by Representative Luis “Jon-Jon” A. Ferrer IV

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A _ DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE CITY OF GENERAL
TRIAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE 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 City of General Trias, Province of Cavite.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the
programs of the Department of Transportation the operationalization of the LTO
district office in the City of General Trias, Province of Cavite, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for

the effective implementation of this Act.


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

3 Approved,
¥
>” RECEIVED
‘UL 19

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

146
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to declare the 2°4 day of July as the “Araw ng Pasig”.

Pasig was founded by the Augustinians on July 2, 1572, and is
considered as one of the oldest municipalities in the Philippines. On June 11,
1901, Act No. 137 incorporated the Pasig City was incorporated into the newly
created province of Rizal and it became the provincial capital. In 1975,
Presidential Decree No. 824 made Pasig as part of Metro Manila.

On July 26, 1994, Republic Act No. 7829 converted Pasig into a highly
urbanized city (HUC). On January 21, 1995, through a plesbiscite the law was
ratified by the people of Pasig. However, Araw ng Pasig is being celebrated
on July 2, the day it was founded in 1572 through Proclamation No. 656
signed in 2004 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Pasig is located near the southeastern end of Pasig River and bounded
on the east by Cainta and Taytay, on the west by Mandaluyong City, on the
north Marikina City and Quezon City, on the south of Makati City, Taguig City
and Peteros.

Its settlers were called “taga-ilog” or “river people.” According to Dr.
Jose Villa Panganiban, a noted linguist and former director of the Institute of
national Language, the word “pasig” is believed to have originated from a
Sanskrit term which means a “river that flowed from one body of water to
another.”

From a center of trade and commerce during the pre-Hispanic period,
Pasig is now a highly urbanized city. Its residential, commercial, education,
industrial and recreational facilities are progressively growing. It has been
recognized by UNESCO and the National Commission for Culture and Arts as
outstanding culture-friendly local government unit. It has garnered the Crown
Award as consistent regional outstanding winner in nutrition, and earned the
Green Banner Award of the Department of Health (DOH) and the National

a


Nutrition Council as the most outstanding city in NCR in nutrition program
implementation and management.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of the proposed measure is

earnestly requested.
ERE

ROMAN T. ROMULO
Lone District, Pasig City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

3146
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. ROMAN T. ROMULO.

AND ACT
DECLARING JULY 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN PASIG
CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “ANNIVERSARY DAY OF PASIG CITY”

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

SECTION 1. July 2 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in
Pasig City, to be known as the “Anniversary Day of Pasig City.”

SEC. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3250
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SANTISIMA TRINIDAD, CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE
KNOWN AS SANTISIMA TRINIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR _

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology, arts,
culture and sports is a priority of the state, It is then the mandate of the government to provide a
system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high school education
That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that the highest
budgetary priority shall be given to education, As such, it is THE mandate of the Department of
Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to every Filipino
regardless of age, gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual appropriations for
the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-all development and
progress of our nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this Representation is filling this
bill for the creation of National high School in Barangay Santisima Trinidad, City of Malolos, in
the 1 District of Bulacan to be known as the Santisima Trinidad National high School. iW

“KUYA” JOSE ANJONIO R. SY-ALVARADO}y
Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3250
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO-

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SANTISIMA TRINIDAD, CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE
KNOWN AS SANTISIMA TRINIDAD 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. Establish of a National High School. There is hereby establishment, under the
supervision of the Department of Education, A National High School in the Barangay Santisima,

City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Santisima Trinidad National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. This Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program, the operationalization of the Santisima Trinidad National High School, the

__ funding of which shall be included in the annual géneral Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementations, The Sepsétary of the Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to ut the purpose of this Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 3701

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Senior citizens, by definition, are those who at the prime of their lives have contributed
immensely to nation building.

‘As long-time tax payers, they have given much to the State.

Therefore, from whom much is taken, much may also be given in return, hence the context
of this humble measure. Incidentally, current laws have given only so much, maybe still less
than government should.

This proposal envisions being able to grant free hospitalization to senior citizens, provided
however, that they are the indigent type.

This free hospitalization is a gesture of government that simply acknowledges how the now
indigent senior citizens have worked hard and helped so much in nation building during their
more productive years.

Giving free hospitalization is deemed a refund on the labors, toils, and taxpayers money that
they have given to government when they, senior citizens, used to be in their most
productive state.

Thus, every public hospital owned by the national government should, under this bill, grant
free hospitalization to the elderly, 60 years old and above.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2701

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING A PUBLIC HOSPITAL OWNED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO
GRANT FREE HOSPITALIZATION TO INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS

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

SECTION 1. A public hospital owned by the national government is hereby mandated
to grant free hospitalization to every indigent senior citizen.

SEC. 2. The Department of Health shall issue the appropriate rules and regulations
to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, issuances, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
; is »
° RECEIVED *

Republic of the Philippines [2

House of Representatives ae.

Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

3635
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Bakal II,
Municipality of Talavera, Province of Nueva Ecija to be known as the Bakal III
National High School.

Bakal III is one of the four barangays comprising what is popularly
known in the community as the Bakal District (Bakal I, Bakal II, and
Matingkis being the other three). At present, there is no existing public high
school in the Bakal District, causing students of said locality to enroll in
schools at the town proper or in the nearby Science City of Mufoz. Either
way, students are paying a higher transportation fare as opposed to having a
high school within their barangay.

The establishment of a national high school in Bakal III will decongest
the classrooms in some of the surrounding schools thereby lowering the
average student to classroom ratio, encourage a more active student
participation, discourage absences, and provide an improved overall quality
education.

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. _ 3635

Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAKAL III,
MUNICIPALITY OF TALAVERA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA TO BE
KNOWN AS BAKAL III 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 Bakal Ill,
Municipality of Talavera, Province of Nueva Ecija to be known as Bakal III
National High School.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Bakal III National High
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.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen 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

Bighteenth Congres
First Regular Session

3007

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Lorenz R. Defensor

EXP. TOR’

Vaxes may be the lifeblood of the nation; but the nation will cease to exist without the

lives sacrificed and blood shed by soldiers in defense of its people.

Not too long ago, our soldiers were our heroes. Today, a majority of Filipinos no longer
find their calling in the army, navy, air force, or the marines. A career in the armed
forces as a soldier should, once more, be looked upon with pride and honor.

Hime has come to recognize the paramount importance of our armed forces and the
role they play in safeguarding our lives. It is time to give them their due from the
nd the nation they serve and protect.

government

his Patriot ‘Tax Exemption bill is being filed to serve notice that our soldiers should

source of revenue to be taxed under the Tax Code.

not be viewed

By exempting our soldiers from income tax, we will encourage membership and
reinforce the patriotism of our armed forces to the nation and the Constitution.

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

LOKENZ R. DEFENSOR



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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo, 3007

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE LORENZ R. DEFENSOR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAX TO
MILITARY UNIFORMED PERSONNEL, AMENDING FURTHER
SECTION 24 (A) (2) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE OF 1997 AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9504
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 24 (A) (2) of the National Internal Revenue Code
of 1997, as amended by Republic Act No. 9504, is hereby further
amended to be read as follows:

(2) Rates of Tax on Taxable Income of Individuals xxx

Provided, That minimum wage earners as defined in Section 22
(HH) of this Code and ALL MILITARY UNIFORMED
PERSONNEL shall be exempt from the payment of income tax on
their taxable income: Provided further, That the holiday pay,
overtime pay, night shift differential pay and hazard pay received


by such minimum wage eamers and ALL MILITARY
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL shall likewise be exempt from tax.”

Xxx Xxx

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Department
of Finance, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
proper implementation of this Act.

‘TION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,