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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no844 7

Introduced by Representative Stella Luz A. Quimbo

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY FORTUNE, IN
THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA, TO BE KNOWN AS LUCIO.
TAN, JR. HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution states, “The State shall protect
and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.” Further, the Constitution
also mandates the state to establish and maintain a system of free public education in
the elementary and high school levels.

At present, the Fortune Elementary School and the Fortune High School are
two of the most congested public schools in the District. In 2019, the combined
population of student enrollees in said schools total to more than 5,000 students. This
averages to a class size of 80 to 90 students per classroom.

This bill seeks to establish a high school in Barangay Fortune in the Second
District of Marikina City to be known as the “Lucio Tan, Jr. High School,” named after
the generous donor of the school’s site. Moreover, the establishment of a high school
in Barangay Fortune seeks to lower the average student-classroom ratio, an important
factor in developing a classroom environment conducive to learning. This will
certainly help improve the quality of education in Marikina City, especially in the high
school level.

In view thereof, the expedient approval of this bill is strongly recommended.

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STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO
Representative
Second District, Marikina City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 84a7

Introduced by Representative Stella Luz A. Quimbo

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY FORTUNE, IN
THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA, TO BE KNOWN AS LUCIO.
TAN, JR. HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION. 1. Establishment of a High School. - There is hereby established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education, a high school in Barangay Fortune,
in the Second District, City of Marikina, to be known as Lucio Tan, Jr. High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of Lucio
Tan, Jr. High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8724

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY IGSORO,
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS
VILLA URETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Igsoro, Municipality of
Bugasong in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the Villa Ureta Elementary
School.

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

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

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

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8724

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY IGSORO,
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS.
VILLA URETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

the Province of Antique to be known as Villa Ureta Elementary School

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8710

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PANPANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY PANPANAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE PANPANAN INTEGRATED
‘SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Panpanan Elementary School in Barangay Panpanan,
Municipality of San Remigio in the Province of Antique to be known as the Panpanan
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Panpanan Elementary School into an integrated school,
the school children of Barangay Panpanan and its neighboring barangays will have
access not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without
going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8710

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PANPANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY PANPANAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE PANPANAN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Panpanan Elementary School in Barangay Panpanan, Municipality
of San Remigio, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to.

be known as the Panpanan Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Panpanan Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Panpanan Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Panpanan Integrated School, funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 8752

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in Barangay Tablon in the 2°
District of Cagayan de Oro City.

These multi-species marine hatcheries will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries in the concerned barangay. It will also give the fisherfolks
the opportunity to undergo training and learn and improve present practices to improve
productivity.

These hatcheries will also improve the income not only of the residents of the barangay but
the entire city as well. It wil also provide additional employment and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood.

in view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is eamestly requested.

RUFUS B. IGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No, 8752

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY TABLON IN
THE 2"° DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shail be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine
hatchery in Barangay Tabion in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government unit concerned
through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program
for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in Barangay Tablon in the 2™ District of
Cagayan de Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

The local government unit concemed shall set aside funds from any available local
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SEC.4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or withdrawal by the
BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 808

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO FENG LI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mr. Feng Li is a Chinese national who was born on April 26, 1974 in
Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China. He came to the country in 1999 to be
the close-in Chinese interpreter of the late Senator Eva Estrada Kalaw who
was then the representative of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office
(MECO). While working for Sen. Kalaw, he took up Master in Business
Administration at De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila, and finished
the courses in the curriculum.

He worked and invested in the business of realty. He encouraged and
convinced his friends to invest in the country, and was instrumental in the
incorporation four (4) domestic corporations engaged in realty and energy
development. Aside from employing and providing job opportunities for
many Filipinos, they also helped in government’s efforts to fight COVID-19
by donating funds and personal protective equipment to local government
units.

Mr. Feng Li has been a permanent resident of the country for more
than twenty (20) years now. In his long years of stay in the country, he
gained many Filipino friends and learned to love our culture, legal system,
and freedom. He considers Philippines his home. It is for these reasons that
he wants to become a Filipino citizen. Moreover, he applied for, and was
granted by the Philippine Retirement Authority, a Special Resident Retiree’s
‘Visa (SRRV). This actuation demonstrates his intention to stay in the
country for good.

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

ANTHON: TER “ONYX” D. CRISOLOGO
Representative

First District, Quezon City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
8008

HOUSE BILL Nt

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO FENG LI

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

SECTION 1. Mr. Feng Li is hereby granted Philippine citizenship
with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as well as the duties and
obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines.

SECTION 2. Mr. Feng Li shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines before a duly authorized to administer oath. The
Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of Immigration.

SECTION 3. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau
of Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Mr. Feng Li who
shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Filipino citizenship.

SECTION4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of

general circulation.

Approved.
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HOUSE BILL No.8720 &.

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Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

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“OREN B, LEGARDA

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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.8720

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

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

the Province of Antique to be known as Mag-ayad Elementary School

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No__9812

Introduced by REP. TEODORICO T. HARESCO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a major contributor to our nation’s GDP through its world famous tourism industry,
Boracay Island requires efficient channels for the constant and efficient mobility of people, goods,
and services in the Island.

This bill seeks to convert the Boracay Circumferential Road into a National Road to allow
the allocation of services necessary for its maintenance and improvement. The Boracay
Circumferential Road traverses the whole Island of Boracay and serves as the main highway for
tourists, locals, vehicles and goods. The reliability and usability of the Boracay Circumferential
Road is integral in strengthening the Boracay tourism industry and ensuring uninterrupted
socioeconomic development of the Boracay Island.

Therefore, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. TEODORICO T. H. SCO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No., 8811
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Introduced by REP. TEODORICO T. HARESCO, JR.
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE BORACAY CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MALAY, PROVINCE OF AKLAN 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. The Boracay Circumferential Road in the Municipality of Malay, Province of Aklan is
hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH).

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall issue
the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the improvement, maintenance
and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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RIGMTEENIM GUNGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Biti wo, 8868
EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill Seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Tabion in the 2™ District of Cagayan de Oro
City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are smail-time tisner folks wno mainty rely on tisn ana marine resources Tor ineir ivelmnooa
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to
‘consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will surely uplift the livelihood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
Jead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

In view of te Toregoing, i mmeaiate passage of inis measure is earnesuy requestea.

GUEZ



EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
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House Bill No.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY TABLON IN THE 2" DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CiTY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shail be established, under tne supervision of the Deparment or
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Tablon in the 2™ District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
Memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agricuiture shall inciude in the Departmens programs tne
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish

port.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawai by the PFDA, of the Tish por.

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

Approved,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } 14
Second Regular Session ) a

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
House Bili No. 8863
EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Agusan in the 2" District of Cagayan de
Oro City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are small-time tisher folks wno mainiy rely on isn ana marine resources tor tneir tiveiinooa
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to.
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will surely upiift the livelihood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
ead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of tnis measure is earnestly requested.

RUFYS B. ROURIBUEZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
8863

House Biil No.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY AGUSAN IN THE 2"° DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shaii be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Agusan in the 2 District of Cagayan de Oro City.

‘SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
Personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary ot Agricuiture shall inciude in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish

port.
SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO8484

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE,
ARTICLE 73, ON THE CHARGE AGAINST THE COMMUNITY PROPERTY
OF AN OBLIGATION OF A SPOUSE WHO PRACTICES A PROFESSION

When Executive Order No. 209, also known as the Family Code of the Philippines was
enacted, there was an omission in Article 73. The omission totally varied the provision, its
application and effects. As it now stands, Article 73 departs from the intent of the framers
of the Family Code.

This bill seeks to restore in Article 73 the original language proposed and approved by
the Code Commission as found in the 8 November 1986 Committee meeting Minutes. It
also seeks to restore a thoroughly studied provision which best serves the needs of our

countrymen.
Luis “UH “LRAY” eae JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ees

introduced by HON, LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE,
ARTICLE 73, ON THE CHARGE AGAINST THE COMMUNITY PROPERTY
OF AN OBLIGATION OF A SPOUSE WHO PRACTICES A PROFESSION

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

SECTION 1. The Family Code as amended, Article 73 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“art.73. Either spouse may exercise any legitimate profession, occupation,
business or activity without the consent of the other. The latter may object
only on valid, serious and moral grounds.

In case of disagreement, the court shall decide whether or not:
(1) The objection is proper and

(2) Benefit has occurred to the family prior to the objection or thereafter. if
the benefit accrued prior to the objection, the resulting obligation shall be
enforced against the COMMUNITY PROPERTY. _ IF BENEFIT ACCRUED
THEREAFTER, SUCH OBLIGATION SHALL BE ENFORCED AGAINST
THE separate property of the spouse who had not obtained consent.

The foregoing provision shall not prejudice the rights of creditors who acted
in good faith. (117a).”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. — If any provisions or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall



SECTION 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 provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended

accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fi
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

een (15) days after its

Approved,
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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.8704

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE FLORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
FLORES, MUNICIPALITY OF CULASI INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE FLORES INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Flores Elementary School in Barangay Flores,
Municipality of Culasi in the Province of Antique to be known as the Flores
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Flores Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Flores and its neighboring barangays will have access
not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without going
too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8704

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE FLORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
FLORES, MUNICIPALITY OF CULASI INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE FLORES INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Flores Elementary School in Barangay Flores, Municipality of
Culasi, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Flores Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Flores Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Flores Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Flores Integrated School, funding of which shall

be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House iLL No. 8973

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE,
ARTICLE 781, ON THE GROUND OF SUPERFLUITY

The Civil Code, Article 781, provides:

The inheritance of a person includes not only the property and the
transmissible rights and obligations existing at the time of his death but also
those which have accrued thereto since the opening of the succession.

The provision has no significance. Even without this provision, those fruits and
accessions of inherited properties, which accrue after the death of the decedent, will still
belong to the heirs who inherit the properties. The acquisition of these fruits and
accessions by the heirs is no longer through succession, but as owners of the properties
to which they accrue.

Article 781 should be repealed because it serves no purpose and adds confusion to the

law on succession.

LUIS RAYMUNID “LRA’ . VILLAFUERTE, JR.

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Rewble of the Philipines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quceon City

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _8573

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE,
ARTICLE 781, ON THE GROUND OF SUPERFLUITY

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

SECTION 1. The Civil Code, Article 781, is hereby repealed.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. — 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

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 8946

Introduced by Rep. Rodrigo A. Abellanosa

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of all
Filipinos and instill health consciousness among them. As such, it is
incumbent upon the government to ensure efficient and effective delivery of
health and medical services through, among others, well-equipped
government hospitals.

The recent pandemic has made us realize the fragility and the importance of
the Filipino’s health and well-being. And that the best response to any
disastrous event is preparation and coordinated action.

As the pandemic continually ravages the country, Covid-19 cases in Cebu City
remain on the rise. This has caused a major disruption in the delivery of
services of the city’s healthcare systems not only in addressing the pandemic
situation but has also affected medical responses to other equally or far more
life-threatening diseases.

The Vicente Sotto. Memorial Medical. Center (VSMMC) has been the go-to
national government hospital in Cebu City, but it is currently at the limits of
its capacity, not only with the burgeoning population of the city, but also those
of surrounding provinces. Converting the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC)
into a national hospital, is the most practical approach towards augmenting
VSMMC's capacity and ensuring that ail patients have access to any medical
attention they may require.

This bill seeks to do exactly that, to convert the CCMC into a national hospital,
funded and run by the Department of Health (DOH), the foremost experts in
the country’s disease control and prevention. This will guaranty that CCMC’s
programs and services will continue to run smoothly and will always be
available to residents of the city.


It is my fervent belief that transferring control of said hospital to the DOH,
would prove most beneficial not only to my fellow Cebuanos, but to residents
of nearby provinces as well.

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

Or

RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. _°948

Introduced by Rep. Rodrigo A. Abellanosa

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CEBU CITY MEDICAL CENTER
IN THE CITY OF CEBU, INTO A NATIONAL HOSPITAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Cebu City Medical Center in the City of Cebu is hereby
converted into a national hospital.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations for the Department of Health under the
current General Appropriations Act, and thereafter, shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2rd Regular Session

House Bill No,_ 8063

Introduced by Representatives LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO, FERDINAND
MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ, PAOLO Z. DUTERTE, and ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On September 11, 2020, Republic Act No. 11494 otherwise known as the
"Bayanihan to Recover as One Act" was enacted into law. It provides for a stimulus
package of P140 bi
to be utilized to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and to

ion in regular appropriation and P25 billion as standby funding
strengthen the efforts in gradually reopening the economy.

This measure seeks to extend the effectivity of the said law to allow the
government to continue its programs and efforts taken under the Bayanihan to
Recover as One Act, provided that it is within its budgetary appropriations, until
March 27, 2021. By extending its validity, the President will be able to continuously
sustain and further the capacity of the government in supporting the Filipino people

rise above the adversity brought about by the pandemic.

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

LORD ALL. Y Q.. VELASCO venom ue GROMUALDEZ
PAOLO Z\DUTERTE — — Y:


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2n! Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 8063

Introduced by Representatives LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO, FERDINAND.
MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ, PAOLO Z. DUTERTE, and ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT

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

SECTION 1. - Section 18 of R.A. No. 11494 or the Bayanihan to Recover as One
Act is hereby amended to read 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] MARCH 27, 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."

SEC. 2. Effectivity Clause. —This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Roi

House Bill No. 8905

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Langag Cave in Barangay Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro City as
an ecotourism site.

Langag Cave is one of the tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. Declaring the Langag
Cave an ecotourism site will result in the development and improvement of the tourist site. It
will also help the development of the local community.

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

RUEGS B. Ri SUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. UES

AN ACT
DECLARING LANGAG CAVE IN BARANGAY DANSOLIHON, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Langag Cave Ecotourism Site. - The Langag Cave located in Barangay
Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro City is hereby declared an ecotourism site.

Sec. 2. Langag Cave Ecotourism Master Plan. - Within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the approval of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall develop an ecotourism a master plan subject to the rules.
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites. Said masterplan shall be
incorporated in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic
Act No. 9693. otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009" and shall also include the
construction and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the area: Provided, That the
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the scenery and
resources of the area.

Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DOT shalll include in the Department's program
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

See. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, presidential decrees
and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed
repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ?
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
8867

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill Seeks to estabiish a fish port in Barangay Puerto in the 2 District of Cagayan de Oro
City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are small-time fisher folks who mainly rely on fish and marine resources for their iivelinood
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will surely upiift the livelinood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
lead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

in view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnesily requested.

RUFYS 6. ROURIBUEZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8867

House Biii No.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY PUERTO IN THE 2%° DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO Ci7Y AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shail be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Puerto in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
Memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
Concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
Personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall inciude in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish
port.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 8612

Introduced by Representative Evelina Eseudero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1, Article XIV of the Constitution provides for the protection, promotion
of the right to quality education at all levels and ensures to make it accessible to all.

Sugod Senior High School is a kilometer away from its mother institution, Lydia
D. Martinez Memorial High School (LDMMHS), and has already been issued with a
School ID and SHS Government Permit.

Thus, this bill seeks to separate the Senior High School of Lydia D. Martinez
Memorial High School (LDMMHS) and convert it into an independent senior high
school to be known as the Sugod Senior High School.

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

Mk (A ESCUDERO


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 8612

Introduced by Representative Evelina Escudero

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SEPARATION OF SUGOD SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL IN BRGY. SUGOD, BACON DISTRICT, SORSOGON CITY,
SORSOGON, FROM LYDIA D. MARTINEZ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, TO
BE KNOWN AS THE SUGOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND
_APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the.
Congress assemble

House of Represent

ives of the Philippines in

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion. ~The Sugod Senior High School in
Brgy. Sugod, Bacon District, Sorsogon City is hereby separated from Lydia D.
Martinez Memorial High School (LDMMHS). It shall be converted into an independent
Senior High School to be known as the Sugod Senior High School.

SEC.2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. — All personnel, assets, liabilities, and
records of the Lydia D. Martinez Memorial High School are hereby transferred to and
absorbed by the Sugod Senior High School.

SEC.3. Appropriations. ~The Sccretary of Education shall immediately include
in thc Department’s program the opcrationalization of Sugod Scnior High School, the
initial funding which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the
Lydia D. Martinez Memorial High School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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


SEC. 5. Separability Clause. - If any provisions of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof not affected shall continue
in fall force and effect.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, ord circulars, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days
following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8723

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY VILLA
CRUZ, MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS VILLA CRUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

Ratio
—LOREN B. LEGARDA



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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8723

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY VILLA
CRUZ, MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS VILLA CRUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

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

Patnongon in the Province of Antique to be known as Villa Cruz Elementary School

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,