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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo___3858

Introduced by HONORABLE BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON & Gulis

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

The policy of banks on imposing fees and charges on deposit accounts considered
dormant is in-contravention to the fiduciary nature of the business. it is unreasonable for
banks to deduct an amount from the deposit as a penalty for the lack of any transaction relating
to it as they are sufficiently funded to meet the minimum balance requirement. After all, despite
inactivity on the deposit accounts, banks are at liberty to utilize the money in 1 custody
for the purpose of their business.

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



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

Fifleenth Congress
First Reguiar Session

5
HOUSE BILL NO. 3358

Introduced by HONORABLE BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON

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

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

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

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

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to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B, Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No,_ 8728

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In view of the increasing numbers of cases filed in the courts of the western part

of Misamis Oriental, there is a need to create two additional branches of the Regional

Trial Court in the Province of Misamis Oriental at Initao. This would de-clogged the
dockets of the existing courts and would improve the justice system in the province.

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

i ae B. RODRIGUEZ

MAXIMO &. ME JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No,_3728

AN ACT
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE TENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT INITAO, MISAMIS.
ORIENTAL, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA
BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT
OF 1980,” AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Sec. 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for the Province of Misamis
Oriental with seats at Initao, are hereby created in the Tenth Judicial Region.

Sec. 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly
created branches.

Sec. 3. Accordingly, Section 14(k) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as
“The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended as well as other provisions that
may be inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further
amended

Sec. 4. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice shall immediately include, as may be determined on a priority
basis, in the Court's program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall
likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 5. Effectivity — 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,
"For
more
scientific
preparation
of the annual
report,
the Commissioner
shall cause the computerization
of the data contained
in the Iiquidated entries filed
with the Bureau of Customs."
SEC.
4.
Section 609 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines,
as amended,
is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"SEC.
609.
Commissioner
to Furnish
Copies
of
Collectors'
Liquidated
Duplicates.
-
The
Commissioner
shall
regularly
furnish
the
NA TIONAL
ECONOMIC
AND DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY,
the [Central
Bank of the
Philippines]
BANGKO
SENTRAL
NG
PILIPINAS,
the
rariff
Commission,
AND
THE
NATIONAL
STATISTICS
OFFICE,
BOTH
ELECTRONIC
AND
PAPER
COPIES
of each of all customs
import/export
entries
as filed with the
Bureau
of Customs.
The Tariff Commission
or its duly authorized
agents
shall
have aCCEjSSto and the right to copy all the customs
liquidated
import entries and
other documents
appended
thereto as finally filed in the Commission
on Audit. "
SEC.
5.
Section
70]
of the Tariff
and Customs
Code
of the Philippines,
as
amended,
is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"SEC.
701.
Collection
Districts
and
Ports
of
Entry
Thereof
-For
administrative
purposes,
the Philippines
shall be divided
into as many collection
districts as necessary,
the respective
limits of which may be changed from time to
time by the Commissioner
of Customs upon approval of the Secretary of Finance.
The principal
ports of entry for the respective
collection
districts
shall be Manila,
Ninoy
Aquino
International
Airport,
Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Tacloban,
GENERAL
SANTOS,
Zamboanga,
Cagayan
de
Oro,
Surigao,
Legaspi,
Batangas,
San
Fernando,
Subic and Manila International
Container
Port."
SEC.
6. Section 709 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines,
as amended,
is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"SEC.
709. Authority
of the Collector
to Remit Duties.
- A Collector
shall
[have discretionary
authority
to] remit the assessment
and collection
of customs
duties, taxes and other charges when the aggregate
amount of such duties, taxes,
and other charges is [less than ten] FIVE HUNDRED
pesos (P500.00)
OR MORE,
and
he may
dispense
with
the
seizure
of articles
of less than
[ten]
FIVE
HUNDRED
pesos (P500.00)
in value except in cases of prohibited
importations
or the habitual or the intentional
violation of the tariff and customs laws."
SEC.
7.
A new section
to be known
as Section
100]-A
is hereby
inserted
after
Section
1001 of the Tariff and Customs
Code of the Philippines,
as amended,
which shall
read as follows:
"SEC.
lOOl-A.
TRANSMISSION
OF
ELECTRONIC
COPY
OF
MANIFEST/STOWAGE
PLAN PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
- AN ELECTRONIC
COPY
OF
THE
CARGO
AND
PASSENGER
MANIFEST
AS
WELL
AS
THE
STOW AGE
PLAN
OF
THE
VESSEL
ENGAGED
IN
FOREIGN
TRADE
SHALL
BE TRANSMITTED
TO THE BUREAU
OF CUSTOMS
AT LEAST
TWELVE
(12)
HOURS
FOR
OCEAN
GOING
VESSELS
AND
TWO
(2)
HOURS
FROM DEPARTURE
FOR AIRLINES
PRIOR TO THEIR
ARRIVAL
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
15th Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSEBILL No. :34 C 3
Introduced
by: HONORABLEDARYLGRACEJ. ABAYON
AT (Aangat Tayo), Partylist Representative
AN ACT
REQUIRING
OWNERS
OF
SHOPPING
MALLS,
MARKETS,
HOTELS,
SCHOOLS,
HOSPITALS,
AND
OTHER
SIMILAR
ESTABLISHMENTS
TO
PROVIDE
ADEQUATE
FREE PARKING
AREAS
FOR THEIR
CLIENTELE AND
PROVIDING
PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF.
Be it
enacted
by
the
Senate
and
House of Representatives
of
the
Philippines in Congress assembled;
SECTION
1. It
is the
policy
of the
State
to
protect
the
interests
of
consumers,
promote their general welfare and to establish standards of conduct
for business and industry.
SEC. 2. In pursuance to such policy, it is mandated that owners of shopping
malls, markets,
hotels,
schools, hospitals,
and other
similar
establishments
to
provide
adequate
free
parking
areas for
their
clientele
and
prohibiting
the
exaction of parking fees thereof.
SEC. 3. Any person violating the provision of the preceding section shall be
fined of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00)
but not exceeding
One Hundred Thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00)
and imprisonment
of not less
than
six
(6)
months
but
not
more
than
two
(2)
years
or
both
fine
and
imprisonment
upon the discretion
of the court. If the offender is a corporation,
organization
or any similar entity, the officials thereof directly
involved shall be
liable therefore.
SEC. 4. Any provision of law, presidential decree, executive orders and rules
and regulations or parts thereof, contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
15" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO.__ 38366

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

The right of life and the right to health is one of the primary concem of the
government, therefore, it is the government responsibility to provide health services to it’s
people.

In the light of ataining the above-mentioned principle, this bill seeks to establish an
ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL in every geographical region of the country, which shall serve as
the Regional Orthopedic Hospital under the direct supervision and management of the
Department of Health.

The present National Orthopedic Hospital in Quezon City cannot suffice to serve the
increasing number orthopedic patients all over the country. The specialized medical attention
needed for orthopedic cases should be made available to as many patients thus the need to
regionalize.

‘The establishment of Regional Orthopedic Hospital is both timely and necessary, it is
just and appropriate to give social and medical justice to people who have less in life. This
Orthopedic Hospital will ensure that the health needs of the area we catered to.

Its in this light that the immediate passage of this bill into law is earnestly sought.

GER. a
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

Representative
1* District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo.__ 3366

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL IN EVERY REGION OF
THE COUNTRY (PHILIPPINES) UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO BE KNOWN AS THE
REGIONAL ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a Regional Orthopedic Hospital with a three
hundred (300) bed capacity in every region under the control management and supervision of

the Department of Health;

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to the immediate implementation of this Act;

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

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

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

18 CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3752

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1995, then-President Fidel V. Ramos signed Executive Order No
The E.O. institutionalized the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) prog
various professional regulatory boards in the Philippines under the supervision
Professional Regulation Commission or PRC. It specifically required the completion of the
requirements of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program as a condition for the
renewal of the licenses of professionals in the country

This provision was repealed by the PRC Modernization Act of 2000

The repeal is unfortunate in that it ignores the importance of the Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) programs in ensuring that the skills and know-how of our
professionals are constantly upgraded and updated. In this world of fast-paced research and
technological advances, it is imperative that professionals must always keep abreast of
developments in their respective fields. CPE programs are the most effective way to do this
and guarantees more reliable and quality professional service for our people. Therefore
restoration of the CPE requirement as a condition for the renewal of professional licenses is
needed more than ever

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

Goale
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO II
Representative
1* District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

1s" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

i
HOUSE BILL NO. 3752

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

AN ACT
IMPOSING THE COMPLETION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAMS ADOPTED BY
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARDS AS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
FOR THE RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

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

SECTION 1. All professional regulatory boards (PRBs) under the supervision and
control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shail adopt and institutionalize a
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program for their respective professions.

SEC 2 The completion of the requirements of the Continuing Professional
Education Programs adopted by the PRBs shall be imposed as a mandatory requirement for
the renewal of professional licenses;

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause ~ All laws inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
including Section 20 of Republic Act No 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000)
insofar as it withdrew completion of CPE requirements as a pre-requisite for the renewal of

professional licenses, are deemed modified or repealed;

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 3369

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO IIL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It has been noted that many of those arrested for violation of Republic Act No. 8485
are repeat offenders. Some are out on bail and their cases are still being tried. The penalty of
fine, which is from P 1,000.00 to 5,000.00, is way too low to serve as a deterrent. (The fine is
imposed as an alternative to imprisonment, not in addition thereto).

Some accused have been heard to admit that what they are made to pay the
government by way of fine is often less than the standard bribe they give to policemen who
pull them over with their hot cargo.

It is respectfully submitted that as noble as the objectives of the law are, they remain
elusive because the penalty is unrealistic. The penalty must be upgraded.

ZZ
SAL) RH. ESCUDERO UI
Representative
1* District, Sorsogon


Repbublic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

15™ CONRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 3369

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO II

AN ACT
TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8485

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

SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8485 is hereby amended as follows:
“XXX XXX XXX

SEC. 8 Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon
conviction by final judgment, be punished by imprisonment of not less than [six (6)
months] ONE YEAR nor more [two (2)] FOUR years for] AND a fine of not less than
(One) FIVE thousand nor more than (Five) 1
idical person, the office responsible therefore shall serve the

thousand pesos. If the violation is

committed by a j

imprisonment. If the violation is committed by an alien, he or she shall be

immediately deported after service of sentence without any further proceedings.

FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT CONVICTION UNDER R.A. 8485, THE
ACCUSED SHALL SUFFER AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR MPRISONMENT
AND FIVE (5) THOUSAND PESOS FINE.

THE VEHICLE USED IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS
INVIOLATION OF SECTION 4 SHALL BE DEEMED AN INSTRUMENT
EMPLOYED IN THE COMMISSION OF THE CRIME, AND SHALL BE
ORDERED CONFISCATED AND FORFEITED IN FAVOR OF THE
GOVERNMENT.


Xxx XX xx”

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two
(2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
1
Any of the violations enumerated above will be cause for the immediate cancellation of
2
the permit, timber license agreement or any other similar instrument.
3
4
Provided, That the Department shall immediately take control of the land and consult
5
with the concerned LGU and/or local communities for the proper management of the
6
area covered by the said cancelled permit, TLA or instrument.
7
8
SECTION 118. Appropriations. -
The amount necessary to initially implement the
9
provisions of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations of the Department of
10
Environment and Natural Resources in the current General Appropriations Act.
11
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to fully implement the provisions ofthis
12
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. For local government
13
units, the funding requirements shall be taken from their internal revenue allotment
14
(IRA) and other sources of income including the income derived form the shares from
15
the different modes of agreement.
16
17
SECTION 119. Separability Clause. -
Should any provision herein be declared
18
unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity or legality of the other
19
provisions.
20
21
SECTION 120. Repealing Clause. -
Subsections (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (i) of
22
Section 4 of Act No. 3915; Republic Act Nos. 460 and 7161; Presidential Decree Nos.
23
705,1153, 1515,1559,1775 and 1998; Letter of instruction No. 818; Executive Order
24
Nos. 277, series of 1987, and Executive Order No. 725, series-of 1981, are hereby
fO
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No 3489

Introduced by: Representatives V. Dennis M. Socrates, Antonio C.
Alvarez and Ponciano D. Payuyo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish two (2) additional branches of the
Municipal Trial Court in Puerto Princesa City, Province of Palawan.

Since time immemorial, Puerto Princesa has had only one (1) branch
of the MTC to serve the population, even as there are now seven (7)
branches of the Regional Trial Court in the City.

To date, Puerto Princesa has a total population of 229,532, and the
sole branch of the MTC has 1,694 pending cases, as against the ideal of 500

cases per branch.

It is obvious that Puerto Princesa City needs more MTC branches.

=

ALVAREZ

V. DENNIS M. SOCRATES ANT. wat
Representative Representali
2" District, Palawan 1 District, Palawan



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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.3 489

Introduced by: Representatives V. Dennis M. Socrates, Antonio C, Alvarez. and
Ponciano D. Payuyo

AN ACT.
ESTABLISHING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL
TRIAL COURT IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 29 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980" AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS T EFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Section 29 of Bat Dalawampu at Siyam, is

hereby amended to read as follows:

sa Bilang Isang L

“SEC.29. Municipal Trial Court in Cities — In every city which does not form part
of a metropolitan area, there shall be a municipal trial court with one branch
except as hereunder provided:

x x
xX xX
TWO (2) BRANCHES FOR PUERTO PRINC!
x x

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
ral

charged to the appropriations of the Supreme Court under the current C
Appropriations Act. Thereafier, such sum as may be necessary for the continuous

implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act,

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifleen (15) days after its publication in at least tvo (2)

national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No._3412
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Typhoons bring about flooding in many parts of the country. However,
it must be borne in mind that natural disasters like typhoons are enhanced
and worsened by acts of people that allow wanton extractions of our natural
resources, acts which have denuded the country's mountains and polluted its
seas.

Also, the people have to be constantly reminded that the indiscriminate
throwing of trash in bodies of water will come back to haunt them later.

The Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment said that the
rivers and oceans in Asia are among the dirtiest and most polluted in the
world. It was further stated that in the Philippines, Manila Bay and Laguna de
Bay largely serve as “a septic tank,” adding that the government has failed to
resolve this problem,

The people now have to be more active in protecting the country's
natural resources.

In line with the celebration on the International Coastal Cleanup Day on
the 25" of September annually, the Philippines should also celebrate on the
same day, the National Coastal Cleanup Day.

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

RUF! RODRIGGEZ.

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 3412
AN ACT

DECLARING SEPTEMBER 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby recognized that the different bodies of water of
the Philippines have been greatly polluted.

SECTION 2. September 25 of every year is hereby declared as
National Coastal Cleanup Day.

SECTION 3. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance

of this occasion:

(a)

()

(o)

Heads of government agencies and
instrumentalities, government-owned and
controlled corporations, local government units,
and employers in the private sector shall, together
with their employees, organize, engage, or
participate in activities designed to raise public
awareness on this Act and promote its objectives;
Government agencies and Local Government
Units concerned shall conduct clean-up operations
of bodies of water within their jurisdictions;
Publishers of local newspapers and magazines are
encouraged to highlight this event;

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

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House BillNo.__ S444

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Last September 2009, typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng devastated a big
part of the country leaving millions of people homeless and hopeless,
including government employees. Aside from these two super typhoons, the
city of Cagayan de Oro was previously hit by flooding last January and
February 2009 affecting around 12,000 families.

In an effort to ease their burdens, the Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS), the state-owned pension fund for government workers,
particularly its Board of Trustees approved a resolution putting a one-year
moratorium on Housing and Consolidated Loan payments covering only the
amortizations within the months of October 2009 up to September 2010 to be
made by borrowers whose accounts were not in default as of Sept. 30, 2009.

This moratorium is about to end but the effects of Ondoy and Pepeng
are still felt. Majority of the victims have yet to recover emotionally and
financially. As such, it is but proper to give the GSIS borrowers another loan
moratorium.

Year

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

requested.

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _—)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

3441
House Bill No._° 4 '*=

AN ACT
EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM PERIOD GRANTED BY THE
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM LAST SEPTEMBER 2009
BY ONE MORE YEAR, TO EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.

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

SECTION 1. The moratorium period granted by the Government Service
Insurance System (GSIS) last September 2009 on their Housing and

Consolidated Loans is hereby extended for one more year or up to September
30, 2011

SEC. 2. The GSIS Board of Trustees is hereby directed to issue the
necessary resolution for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed,
Modified, or amended accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SECTION
4. Automatic
Release of Shares - The shares contemplated
under this Act
shall be released, without need of further action, to the municipal treasurer, on a quarterly basis
within five (5) days at the end of each quarter, and shall not be subject to any lien or holdback
that may be imposed by the National Government
for whatever purpose.
Moreover, nothing in
this Act shall be understood to diminish the shares of local government units under existing laws.
SECTION
5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations,
rules and regulations,
or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION
6.
Separation
Clause
- If any provision
of this Act is held invalid
or
unconstitutional,
the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.
SECTION 7. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic Of The Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 8039

Introduced by Hon, Rodolfo G. Biazon

KPLAN,

TORY NOTE

Sangguniang Barangays are the front-liners in the delivery of government services to
the people. As such, they have the primary responsibility of addressing the needs of their
constituents, often requiring them to communicate with other agencies in the national and
local government

However, the limited budgets of Sangguniang Barangays also limit their capability to
send communications essential to the performance of their duties, To address this
predicament, this bill proposes to grant Sangguniang Barangays limited franking privileges
for communications sent to other government agenci

In order to further enhance the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

jutonomy of the most basic local government unit, the

Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic OF The Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 80 39

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

AN ACT
GRANTING FRANKING PRIVILEGES TO SANGGUNIANG BARANGAYS,

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Repre
Congress assembled

matives of the Philippines in

SECTION 1. ‘The franking privil

hereby granted to Sangguniang Barangays, For this

purpose the Sangguniang Barangays shall be exempt from the payment of postage on any mail matter
they send to government agencies and officials, both local and national: Provided, That this exemption

shall only be available to assist and expedite the conduct of the official businesses, activities and duties of

the Sangguniang Barangays, and shall not be utilized for matters which are purely personal or politically
partisan,

Sec. 2. All official mail availing of this franking privilege must be sealed in an official envelope
indicating therein the name of the Sangguniang Barangay, with the Official Seal of the Republic of the
Philippines on the lett hand corner and the printed penalty clause on the right hand comer.

‘Sec. 3, The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall issuc the necessary rules and

regulations to implement this Act

See. 4, Private or

uthorized use of the franking privilege shall be penalized by a fine of one
thousand pesos (P1,000.00).
Soc. 5. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.

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Introduced by: HON. LORETO LEO S. OCAMPOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our Constitution provides that “The State shall protect and advance the right of the people
to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature”.

Itis an undeniable fact that economic and industrial development comes with adverse effect,
often irreversible, to the environment.

It is our intergenerational responsibility to assert a right to a sound environment. The
mandatory appointment of a provincial, city and municipal environmental officer will help ensure
environmental sustainability alongside economic development.

LORETO LEO 8. OCAMPOS
Representative
2 District, Misamis Occidental


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _39i14

Introduced by: HON. LORETO LEO S. OCAMPOS:

AN ACT MANDATING THE APPOINTMENT OF PROVINCIAL, CITY AND MUNICIPAL
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 484(a) of Republic act no. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

. 484. Qualifications, powers and duties. ~
(a) x x x The appointment of the environment and natural resources officer is [optional]
MANDATORY for provincial, city, and municipal governments.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 38843

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

The Friendship Road, also known as the Circumferential Road, serves as an alternate road
going to Clark Freeport Zone, Diosdado Macapagal International Airport and to Subic, Clark
and Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).

The road also links Angeles City to the Municipalities of Bacolor and Porac, and also to City
of San Fernando, all in Pampanga.

Because the road is a nexus to above places, the areas which the road cut across are fast
developing and the volume of transport vehicles plying in the road is steadily increasing and
thus put stress to the infrastructure.

Given the importance of the road to business and as an importance road network that links
the different cities and towns in Pampanga, regular maintenance of the road is necessary.
‘And to keep the road network well-maintained, it is the intent of this bill that the road. be
teclassified from a provincial road to a national road.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 3343

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT RECLASSIFYING FRIENDSHIP ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD.
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

Section 1. Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared that the Friendship Road be
reclassified to a national road.

Section 2. Maintenance. The Department of Public Works and Highway shall allot
funds for its rehabilitation and conduct regular maintenance work on the above road.

Section 3, Repealing clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, other
executive issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspaper of general publication.

Approved.
Congress of the
‘Republic of the Philippine
House of Representatives
Queson City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8473

Introduced by HONORABLE REENA CONCEPCION OBILLO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution, specifically Section 12 of Article II, provides that “the State
recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic
autonomous social institution”.

Originally filed by Rep, Roque Ablan, Jr on July 31, 2007 as House Bill 861, the bill
seeks ‘to recognize the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation and as such,
strengthen the solidarity of the family and promote its development’.\t was later substituted
by House Bill 6706 which was received by the Senate on October 15, 2009.

‘There are more than 17.403 million Filipino families who deserve their own special
day. Former President Fidel V. Ramos proclaimed the last week of September as Family
Week and we seek the declaration of Family Day as an official holiday to make the event a
truly exceptional one. Celebrated on every third Monday of December, it begins the month of
the journey of the family of Jesus Christ and His holy birth.

The celebration of Family Day acknowledges the changing face of the Filipino family.
It recognizes that Filipino families are no longer limited to the traditional mother, father and
child. We now have extended families, adoptive families, foster families, and the solo parent,
joined by relatives as well as friends and neighbors who have become part of the family, who
aii provide their share in nation building,

More importantly, Family Day allows us to celebrate the value of a family-centered
life. By spending this day together the family is able to share longer moments at the table
where a simple meal is enjoyed and stories are passed on to the next generation. It allows
us to celebrate the respect we give to parents and elders and the sacrifices we make for the
welfare of our children. In sharing these moments we are able to strengthen the fami

The early passage of this bill is sought. | 7

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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
House of Representatives

HOUSE BILL NO._34'73,

Introduced by HONORABLE REENA CONCEPCION G OBILLO

AN ACT DECLARING THE THIRD MONDAY OF DECEMBER OF EVERY YEAR
AS “FAMILY DAY”

8e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1.Itis hereby declared that the third Monday of December of every year is
declared as Family Day.

SECTION. 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication in two (2)
newspapers of national circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 3724

Introduced by Representative Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
4” District, Bulacan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 14 Article II of the 1987 Constitution states: "The State recognizes the role of
women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of
women and men.”

However, this fundamental equality before the law between men and women is proved
inutile because of certain provisions of our laws which give preference to men over
women. In particular, Article 14 of the Family Code requires for the issuance of a
marriage license for marrying parties between the ages 18 to 21 the consent of the
father first before that of the mother. The law obviously favors one gender over the
other. The provision therefore must be corrected by way of legislative amendment.

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

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL NO. _8724

Introduced by Representative Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica
4" District, Bulacan

AN ACT STRENGTHENING WOMEN’S RIGHTS BY REMOVING PREFERENCE OF
THE FATHER IN THE GIVING OF CONSENT FOR PURPOSES OF SECURING A
MARRIAGE LICENSE, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE ARTICLE 14 OF
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS.

THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 14 of Executive Order No. 209 is hereby amended as follows:

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been
emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen
and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the
preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their
marriage of their father[,] OR mother, surviving parent or guardian, or
persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such
consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who
personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of
an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before
any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal
manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license,
and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said
applications.


SECTION 2. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act, or any part thereof, is
declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the
other provisions.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees,
proclamations, rules, regulations, issuances, and enactments or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
FIFTEENTH
CONGRESS
)
OF THE
REPUBLIC
OF THE
PHILIPPINES
)
First Regular Session
)
HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES
House
Bill No.
149
Introduced
by Representative
Ben P. Evardone
AN ACT
INCREASING
THE
INTERNAL
REVENUE
ALLOTMENT
OF
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
UNITS
(LGUs)
AND
AUTHORIZING
ITS
AUTOMATIC
RETENTION,
AMENDING
FOR
THAT
PURPOSE
SECTION
284 AND 286
OF R.A. No. 7160 OTHERWISE
KNOWN
AS THE
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
CODE
OF 1991
Be it enacted
by the Senate
and House
of Representatives
of the Philippines
in
Congress
assembled:
1
SECTION
1. Section
284 of Republic
Act No. 7160 is hereby
amended
to
2
read as follows:
3
4
"Section
284.
- Allotment
of
Internal
Revenue
Taxes
-
Local
5
Government
Units shall have a share in the national
internal
revenue
taxes
6
based
in the collection
of the third fiscal year preceding
the current
fiscal
7
year as follows:
8
9
(a) ON the first year of the effectivity
of this Code, thirty percent
10
(30%):
11
(b) On the second year, thirty five percent (35%) [and];
12
(c) On the third year [and thereafter],
forty percent (40%);
13
(d) ON THE TWENTIETH
YEAR AND THEREAFTER,
SIXTY
14
PERCENT
(60%)
15
xxx
..."
16
17
SEC. 2. Section 286 of the Republic Act 7160 is likewise
hereby amended
to
18
read as follows:
19
20
"Section
286. Automatic
[Release}
RETENTION
of Shares- a) The
21
share
of
each
local
government
unit
shall
be
[release]
RETAINED
22
AUTOMATICALLY
BY
THE
CONCERNED
LOCAL
GQVERNMENT
23
UNIT,
without
need of any further
action,
[directly
to] by the provincial,
24
city, municipal
or barangay treasurer,
as the case may be, on a quarterly
basis
25
within five (5) days after the end of each quarter, and which shall be
26
subject to any lien or holdback that may be imposed by the national
27
government
for whatever
purpose.
28
b) x x x..."
29
30
SEC.
3. All
laws,
issuances,
rules
and
regulations
inconsistent
with
the
31
provisions
this Act is hereby amended,
repealed or modified accordingly.
32
33
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at
34
least two (2) newspapers
of national circulation.
35
36
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 956

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In this modern day and age, basic necessities like water, light, telephone and
modern-day communication facilities/equipment play a very vital role in man’s everyday
living. The lack of water is detrimental to his health and well-being, and will gravely affect
his performance whether at home, at work or at play. The absence of light and modern-day
communication facilities, although in the distant past did not seem very crucial, will cause
a grave hindrance/setback in his day-to-day activities and subsequently in the performance
of his duties and functions, and in the fast delivery of basic services.

Inherent in man is his need to satisfy or achieve a sense of fulfillment. And
concomitant to this is the utilization of all modern means of communication affordable to
him and within his reach. However, the practice of MERALCO, PLDT, the MAYNILAD/
Manila Water District and other private entities of charging currency bill adjustments to
consumer is an added burden to the already-heavily-burdened Filipino. And this practice
should be altogether eradicated/stopped, if the government and the private sector cannot
provide wage hikes to alleviate the financially-strapped Filipino and, if we are to envision

a healthy, fulfilled and well-informed Filipino citizenry.

\
AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of lloilo

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 956

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY,
MERALCO, MAYNILAD/MANILA WATER DISTRICT, AND OTHER PRIVATE
ENTITIES FROM CHARGING CURRENCY BILL ADJUSTMENTS TO
CONSUMERS.

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

SECTION 1. The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT),
MERALCO, MAYNILAD/ Manila Water District, and other private entities are
hereby prohibited from charging currency bill adjustments to consumer;

SECTION 2. The PLDT, MERALCO, MAYNILAD/Manila Water District, and
other private entities shall initiate ways and means or a scheme to generate
income from other sources in order to recover from their financial losses incurred
due to the stoppage of collection for currency bill adjustments;

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

750

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to create a Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the City of San Jose del
Monte, Bulacan. There is no such existing Court in the City.

At present, the City has only one operating Municipal Trial Court in the City
(MTCC) with pending cases, based on current Supreme Court records, number to about
four thousand (4,000). The two additional MTCC Branches in the City created under
Republic Act No. 9450 in May 15, 2007 are not yet operational, hence, such a volume of
pending cases.

The Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) in the City of Malolos, Bulacan, at present,
exercise territorial jurisdiction over the City of San Jose del Monte. Current Supreme
Court records likewise show that 60% of the 3,100 cases pending before Malolos RTCs
originated from the City of San Jose del Monte. The significant increase in the number
of its inhabitants, now numbering to 750,000, coupled with its fast-paced social and
economic development, contributed to this load of undisposed or undecided cases.
Thus, as more cases remain unheared or undecided, the more it results to delays in the
dispensation of justice.

“Justice delayed, justice denied.”

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

ARTURO Bi ROBES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__750

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

“AN ACT CREATING A BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT (RTC)

IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14 OF THE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS.
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.”

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

SECTION 1. Section 14 of Batas Pambansa Big, 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Re-organization Act of 1980", as amended, is hereby further amended to read
as follows:

“Sec 14. Regional trial Courts.

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(c) One branch in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

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SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program
the operationalization of the Branch of the RTC in the City of San Jose del Monte,
Bulacan, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations
Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval