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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4731

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The fundamental law, in Section 15 of Article II of the 1987 Constitution on State policies,
has this stated: “The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and
instill health consciousness among them.”

Indeed, health care is probably the most basic services that the government should provide
inasmuch as a health people and a health nation do come together.

In fact, in Section 11 of Article XIII, ‘adopting an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development to make essential goods, health and other social services available to
the people at affordable cost’ is one of the government's few primordial objectives.

In this light, we deem it high time that the Batasan District Hospital be hereby established for
Quezon City’s varied health needs and problems.

The immediate passage of this measure is then eae:



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4731

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE
KNOWN AS THE BATASAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the
Department of Health, a twenty-five bed district hospital in Quezon City, Metro Manila to be
known as the Batasan District Hospital.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations authorized for the purpose under the First Year General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and
maintenance of the herein hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 3. Before the construction of the hospital, the Secretary of Health shall issue a
written assurance that personnel of the hospital will be appointed and that funds for its
maintenance and operation have been appropriated,

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

27
HOUSE BILL NO. 4275

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
Institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped,
have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with autism, ADHD and
other similar medical conditions. Students in the SPED program are placed in an educational
environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided by sufficient faculty and staff
members trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are only three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the City
of Mati, Davao Oriental. Due to the distance and financial constraints brought about by high
transportation costs, personal and safety expenses, and other necessary logistical costs,
these centers are inaccessible to special learners residing in the farther areas of the district
Including barangays Dahican, Dawan, Macangao, La Union, Tibanban and Luzon.

This bill is being filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of Barangay
Dawan, City of Mati for the establishment of a SPED Center within their barangay proper to
be called Dawan Central Elementary School SPED Center.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

Répresentative
2n¢ District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4275

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DAWAN,
CITY OF MATI, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
DAWAN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a special education school in Barangay Dawan, City of Mati, Province of Davao
Oriental to be known as Dawan Central Elementary School Special Education (SPED) Center.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Dawan Central Elementary School SPED
Center, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no. 4732

Introduced by Ri 'recious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police
(PNP) are the frontliners in defending the nation against terrorists and lawless elements.
Their sworn duty to uphold peace and secure the innocent puts their lives on the line
anytime anywhere. Their very existence becomes the one thing that comes between the
malefactors and their objectives, which threaten the very fiber around which peace and
harmony are built.

Considering their ephemeral existence, the economic welfare of those who depend on them
is under siege.

Hence, the State should look after their children and/or dependents when these modern day
heroes die in the line of duty. The State should establish a program that would ensure the

economic welfare of such dependents.

The immediate passage of this bill is thus most earnest



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4732,

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
UPHOLDING THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF AFP AND PNP MEMBERS’ CHILDREN
AND/OR DEPENDENTS IN THE EVENT OF THEIR DEATH IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Economic Welfare of AFP and PNP
Members’ Children and/or Dependents Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be established an Economic Welfare Protection Program
for the bereaved children and/or dependents of AFP and PNP members who died in the line
of duty with the Department of Social Welfare and Development as the Office of Primary
Responsibility.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, children and/or dependents of AFP and PNP Personnel who
died in the line of duty shall be provided financial, medical and/or scholarship benefits.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations for the Department of Social Welfare and Development
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval and publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _4491

Introduced by Representatives Precious Hipolito Castelo,
Anthony Peter “Onyx” Crisologo, Allan Benedict Reyes, Jesus “Bong” Suntay,
Alfred Vargas and Jose Christopher Belmonte

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename La Mesa Eco Park as Gina Lopez Eco Park.

Gina Lopez, former secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
passed away on August 19, 2019. She was a staunch vanguard of environmental
protection. She brought to bear veritable ecological programs that sought to protect and
uphold the interests of the environment.

Her most notable achievements include the successful reforestation of the La Mesa
Watershed. She became the first Filipino to be awarded the prestigious Seacology Prize in
October 2017 at Berkeley in California for her “exceptional achievement in preserving island
environments and culture.”

Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who care for the welfare of Mother Nature. It is

only fitting that she be memorialized where her legacy continues.
The passage of this bill is thus most eamestly sought.

ay CASTELO

ebond District, Quezon City

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ALLAN BENEDICT REYES
Third District, Quezon City

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\LFRED VARGAS JOSE CHRISTOPHER BELMONTE
Fifth District, Quezon City ‘Sixth District, Quezon City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLt No4491

Introduced by Representatives Precious Hipolito Castelo,
Anthony Peter “Onyx” Crisologo, Allan Benedict Reyes, Jesus “Bong” Suntay,
Alfred Vargas and Jose Christopher Belmonte

AN ACT
HONORING HON. REGINA PAZ “GINA” LOPEZ, RENAMING FOR THE PURPOSE LA
MESA ECO MARK TO GINA LOPEZ ECO PARK

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

SECTION 1. La Mesa Eco Park shall hereinafter be known as Gina Lopez Eco Park.

SECTION 2. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall issue the
necessary rules, orders and circulars to carry out the provision of this Act within sixty (60)
days from its effectivity.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4838

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fire safety awareness among children is an indispensable element in fire
prevention. When left to their own devices, children are vulnerable to and liable
to start domestic fires. The State should underwrite our children’s awareness on
fire safety. Starting with our children is a sure-fire way to fire prevention.

Hence, schools should institute alternative classroom learning systems by
which to instill in elementary and high school students fire safety awareness.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most earnestly
sought.



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4538

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
MANDATING FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG ELEMENTARY AND HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Fire Safety Awareness for Kids Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be instituted Fire Safety Awareness among Elementary
and High School students mandating all schools to set up an alternative classroom learning
system to instill such awareness.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the Department of Education
shall, within sixty (60) days from the enactment hereof, issue rules, regulations, and
guidelines necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4579

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill contemplates on keeping in check the hazards brought about by misuse of drones or
remotely-piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). Drones in the country, which now number by the
thousands, are potential airspace hazards. They also put at risk the safety of people outdoors
when operated wrongly.

Drones have been spotted flying too close to airports as airplanes are taking off. A drone
crashed near the White House in January of 2017, and an 18-month old boy's eye was sliced in
half after he was hit in the head by a crashing drone.’

Drones are not toys, though they are increasingly marketed that way. The fact that drones gain
more and more popularity among toy collectors, the more risk to lives and limbs we have to
grapple with,

Hence, there is an immediate need to regulate the operation of drones in order to contain their
potential hazards to both lives and properties.

The swift passage of this bill is thus most earnestly soug

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session”

HOUSE BILL NO. (ee

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
REGULATING THE OPERATION OF DRONES OR REMOTELY-PILOTED AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS (RPAS) AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Drone Regulation Act.”

SEC. 2. No individual shall operate a drone or Remotely-Piloted Aircraft Systems
(RPAS) unless he or she has undergone education in safe airspace practices or operating
remote-controlled aircraft.

SEC. 3. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines shall undertake the seminar and
issue the necessary certificates of completion.

SEC. 4, Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, the Civil Aviation Authority
pines shall issue the necessary rules, regulations and guidelines for the effective

implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of
not less than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos and/or imprisonment of one (1) year.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Z-AEPRE:

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

4817

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGGAY MARCOS,
MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR TO BE KNOWN AS
SANTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes education as
a fundamental right necessary for the growth of an individual and the development of
society. It provides that the State shall promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to mach it accessible. It also
provides that the State shall establish and maintain a system of free education in the
elementary and high school levels,

The Local Government of Santa, Ilocos Sur, through the leadership of its mayor and
through a Sanggunian Resolution, has deemed necessary to establish a public national
high school in Barangay Marcos, the heart of the municipality. The current high schools
established could barely accommodate the number of enrollees and are quite far from the
center of the town. The proposed Santa National High School, shall cater to students from
nine (9) barangays and would thus fulfill the Constitutional guarantee of making
education more accessible to the people of Santa.

Leamestly hope for the approval of this bill.


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4817

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGGAY MARCOS,
MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR TO BE KNOWN AS
SANTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, a national high school in Barangay Marcos, Municipality of Santa,
Province of Ilocos Sur, to be known as Santa National High School.

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

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

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 Fe oyySEP_17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES :
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TOME.

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

A641

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the TESDA Skills and Accreditation Center in
barangay Apulid, Municipality of Paniqui, in the province of Tarlac. To migrate it, in
terms of its aims toward skills development of human resources, through the
development of the Center, it will truly redound to the benefit of the youth in the area
and the neighboring districts.

The availability of the training center shall provide the youth with the
opportunity to empower themselves to be self-reliant and acquire new skills and
techniques that enable them to earn a livelihood. When tapped, the latent talents of
the young people shall be fully developed through the skills training, turning them into
dynamic agents of positive change.

The bill therefore seeks to make TESDA replicable in barangay Apulid, in the
municipality of Paniqui, Tarlac, which shall also serve 34 other barangays.

The urgent passage of this bill is then most prayed for.



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House pitt no. 4642

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PANIQUI TARLAC TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING CENTER AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training Center. - There is hereby established, under the supervision of
the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority a training center in Apulid,
Paniqui, Tarlac to be known as the Paniqui Tarlac Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training Center.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the operationalization of the
Paniqui Tarlac Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Training Center shall
be included in the current year’s General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as
may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. — Within sixty (60) days, the Secretary of Education shall
issue the rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
XEPRE,
Vie

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No, 4922

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Since 1954, the year when the first victim of hazing was reported, there have been at
least 30 deaths caused by hazing. These 30 deaths are senseless and should have never
happened. The victims had bright futures ahead of them. However, due to barbaric
“traditions”, lives were unnecessarily taken.

These deaths due to hazing should be considered heinous for being grievous, odious
and hateful offenses and which, by reason of their inherent or manifest wickedness,

viciousness, atrocity and perversity are repugnant and outrageous to the common standards
and norms of decency and morality in a just, civilized and ordered society.

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

RU 3. ROI


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 4
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

No, 4922

House

AN ACT
DECLARING HAZING AS A HEINOUS CRIME IF, AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE
HAZING, DEATH, RAPE, SODOMY, OR MUTILATION RESULTS THEREFROM

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

Section 1. Hazing, as defined by Republic Act 11053 otherwise known as the "Anti-Hazing
Act of 2018", is hereby declared a heinous crime if, as a consequence of the hazing, death,
rape, sodomy, or mutilation results therefrom

Section 2. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4298

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert the locally-funded Pasig City Science High School into a
national science high school to be known as Pasig City National Science High School to be
funded by the national government through the Department of Education.

Article XIV, Section 5(5) of the Constitution provides that the State shall assign the
highest budgetary priority to education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain its
rightful share of the best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means
of job satisfaction and fulfillment. Likewise, Section (1) thereof mandates the State to take
into account regional and sectoral needs and conditions and shall encourage local planning
in the development of educational policies and programs.

The proposal will advance the status of the science high school in Pasig City as it
provides its constituent students with the opportunity to have easy access to this specialized
high school and thus encourage them to aim for excellence on matters of critical thinking
abilities and skills through appropriate studies and training

In view of the foregoing, this representation earnestly seeks your support for the

approval of this bill.
Res

ROMAN T. ROMULO.
Representative
Lone District, Pasig City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4298

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PASIG CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MAYBUNGA, PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS PASIG CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. The Pasig City Science High School in Barangay Maybunga, Pasig City,
Metro Manila is hereby converted into a national science high school to be known as Pasig City
National Science High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Pasig City Science High
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Pasig City National Science High School.

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

SEC. 4. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this Act, the
Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of
this Act.

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,
(s RECENER G

Republic of the Philippines 7_SEP_19 2019

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ B. Savellano

AN ACT

CREATING A SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
IN VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR INTO AN EXTENSION OFFICE AND
APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) supervises and regulates the use of sea
vessels, both small scale fishing boats and large crafts for transport. The agency likewise
provides financial assistance to the industry and technological assistance to fishermen. Maritime
transportation and subsistence fishing communities which provide the livelihoods of a significant
portion of those living below the poverty line are prime concerns of Ilocos Sur.

It is thus imperative that a Marina satellite office in Vigan City can act as a regional hub
and address the needs of the residents of Ilocos Sur especially for those living along the coast.

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

HON. DEOGRACL (CTOR ‘DV’ B. SAVELLANO-


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,4700

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT

CREATING A SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
IN VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR INTO AN EXTENSION OFFICE AND
APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. An extension office of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) shall
be created in Vigan City, locos Sur. The extension office shall serve as the regional hub for
locos Sur and other nearby provinces for their residents.

SECTION 2. The Administrator of MARINA shall immediately include in the Agency's
Program the operationalization of the regular extension in Vigan City, the initial funding of
which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of MARINA. Thereafter, such
sums as may be necessary for the regular and continued operation of the MARINA Extension
Office shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4276

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
Institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped,
have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with autism, ADHD and
other similar medical conditions. Students in the SPED program are placed in an educational
environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided by sufficient faculty and staff
members trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the City of Mati,
Davao Oriental. However, when young learners graduate from these elementary school SPED
centers, pursuing secondary education becomes a challenge because they have limited
access to SPED centers offering secondary school programs.

This bill is being filed to convert the Rabat ~ Rocamora Mati Central School SPED
Center into the Rabat- Rocamora Mati SPED Integrated School offering secondary education
services to learners with special needs.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

264 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__4275

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION INTEGRATED SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
CENTRAL, CITY OF MATI, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
RABAT - ROCAMORA CITY OF MATI SPECIAL EDUCATION INTEGRATED SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Rabat-Rocamora Mati Central School SPED Center is hereby
converted into the Rabat- Rocamora City of Mati Special Education (SPED) Integrated school
under the supervision of the Department of Education to be known as Rabat - Rocamora City
of Mati Special Education (SPED) Integrated School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Rabat - Rocamora City of Mati SPED
Integrated School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved.
Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 4343

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create additional branches of Regional Trial Court in the Province of Camarines
Norte to be stationed in the in the municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte.

The province of Camarines Norte has 12 municipalities with a total population of 583,313 based
‘on population data for 2015 conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Presently, there are only five (5) RTC Branches in the province with a total of 2,683 pending civil
and criminal cases as of 2016 alone.

RTC Branch 38, 39, 40 and 41 are all stationed in Daet, Camarines Norte which are all in the 2n¢
District of Camarines Norte. On the other hand RTC Branch 64 is stationed in Labo, Camarines Norte,
which is part of the 1* District of Camarines Norte.

Large number of cases are added every year which makes it imperative to add a Regional Trial
Court in the province. More importantly, it is significant to note that there is only one (1) Regional Trial
Court in the 1* District which consists of five municipalities, namely Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Labo,
Paracale and Sta. Elena with a total population of 292,871 as of 2015 census.

The travelling distance from Sta. Elena, Capalonga, Jose Panganiban and Paracale to Labo is
almost two (2) hours. Another two (2) hours will be added if cases are heard in Daet.

This proposed bill is filed to address this particular concern of making the court more accessible
and allow for a speedy disposition of justice.

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

HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO


Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4343

Introduced by HON. JOSEFINA B. TALLADO

AN ACT CREATING ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE PROVINCE
OF CAMARINES NORTE TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LABO, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (F) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches are hereby created in the Province
of Camarines Norte to be stationed in the Municipality of Labo.

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, will include in the Court's agenda the operation of the additional Regional Trial
Court branches in the Municipality of Labo, Province of Camarines Norte, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4642

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a policy of the State to recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-
building and promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and
social well-being. Consistent with this and as a matter of incentivizing the youth for
having successfully gotten past the recruitment process, this bill contemplates on
granting successful hirees free NBI clearance and health insurance.

Thus, required fees and premiums for NBI clearance and health insurance shall
be for the account of the company or organization hiring the successful job applicants.

This measure shall enhance the national workforce considering that job
applicants have more good reason to seek employment.

Hence, the immediate approval of this proposed bill is most earnestly sought.

ROD. . MARCOLETA


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _4642

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI)
CLEARANCE AND HEALTH INSURANCE TO SUCCESSFUL JOB APPLICANTS
IN COMPANIES REQUIRING THE SAME AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Enhanced Job Incentives Act.”

SEC. 2. All successful job applicants in companies requiring NBI clearance and
health insurance shall hereby be granted the same, payment of which shall be for the account
of the company hiring the personnel.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the Secretary of Labor
and Employment shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the current appropriations of the Department of Labor and Employment. Thereafter,
such sums as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES t care SEP Oe
Quezon City \ a
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS :
First Regular Session
House rit no. 4255

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare September 17 of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the entire Province of Zamboanga del Sur. This date marks
the founding anniversary of the province which was created on 6 June 1952
by virtue of Republic Act No. 711, as amended.

Since the province’s birth, the people of Zamboanga del Sur have been
asking the President of the Republic of the Philippines to issue a Proclamation
for the celebration of the founding anniversary of the province. This annual
event has become a festivity showcasing the rich culture of the Zambosurians.
Hence, this Representation believes that a law declaring the observation of
such event will do away with the inconvenience it may cause to the national
government.

It is therefore recommended that the foregoing bill be approved.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4295

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LEONARDO L. BABASA, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR TO BE
KNOWN AS ARAW NG ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

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

Section 1. September 17 of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as “Araw
ng Zamboanga del Sur’.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4412

HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes to create a separate District Engineering Office in the Province of
Isabela with jurisdiction over the local government units (LGUs) comprising the newly-created
Sixth Legislative District, namely: Cauayan City, Echague, San Guillermo and San Isidro. The
Sixth Legislative District of Isabela was created by virtue of Republic Act 11080 which was
signed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte last September 27, 2018.

At present, the Isabela 4" District Engineering Office (DEO) is servicing the needs of
the Sixth Legislative District. A separate district engineering office that will focus solely on
the concerns of Cauayan City and the Municipalities of Echague, San Guillermo and San Isidro
will ensure a holistic infrastructure roadmap for the district and the efficient and slippage-free
implementation of infrastructure projects therein.

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

a
STINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4412
HOUSE BILL NO. ___

Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SIXTH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN
ISABELA PROVINCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways, the district engineering office located in the City of Cauayan, Province
of Isabela, to be known as the Sixth District Engineering Office.

SECTION 2. The Sixth District Engineering Office shall serve the City of Cauayan and the
Municipalities of Echague, San Guillermo and San Isidro, all located in the Sixth Legislative
District of the Province of Isabela.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Sixth District Engineering Office of Isabela Province, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4297

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert the locally-funded Nagpayong High School in Pasig City
into a national high school to be known as Nagpayong National High School to be funded
by the national government through the Department of Education.

Article XIV, Section 5(5) of the Constitution provides that the State shall assign the
highest budgetary priority to education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain its
rightful share of the best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means
of job satisfaction and fulfillment. Likewise, Section 5(1) thereof mandates the State to take
inio account regional and sectoral needs and conditions and shall encourage local planning
in the development of educational policies and programs.

The proposal intends to improve the standard of the school by virtue of it being fully
‘administered by the Department of Education, including the provision of more funding
support for the development of the school’s facilities, teaching staff, and other school
requirements; hence, the expectation for the school to accommodate substantial increase in
the enrollment of high school students in the future,

In view of the foregoing, this representation earnestly seeks your support for the

approval of this bill.

ROMAN T. ROMULO
Representative
Lone District, Pasig City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo,__ 4237

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NAGPAYONG HIGH SCHOOL IN _ BARANGAY
PINAGBUHATAN, PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS NAGPAYONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Nagpayong High School in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, Metro
Manila is hereby converted into a national high school to be known as Nagpayong National High
School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Nagpayong High School are
hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Nagpayong National High School.

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

SEC. 4. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this Act, the
‘Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of
this Act.

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

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Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Sayellano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) REGULAR DISTRICT
OFFICE IN THE 15" DISTRICT OF ILOCOS SUR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
ILDEFONSO AND APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The mayor of the Municipality of San Ildefonso is offering a piece of land in his
municipality as a government center that can house several government offices where all
business transactions can be handled within proximate distance of each other. In fact, there is a
bypass road that is now being built near the area where it will provide easier access for people to
go to. This area can cater to the farthest municipalities of the 1" District of locos Sur and by
placing an LTO office there, it can develop goodwill among vehicles and transportation owners
because of its fast and corruption free services.

The establishment of an LTO office at San Ildefonso can serve more people which is
expected to be growing in volume of registrants, transactions and work services henceforth.

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

HON. DEOGRAC! ‘TOR “DV” B. SAVELLANO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4610
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B, Savellano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) REGULAR DISTRICT
OFFICE IN THE 1°" DISTRICT OF ILOCOS SUR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
ILDEFONSO AND APROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created a Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regular
District Office in the 1" District of locos Sur in the Municipality of Ilocos Sur.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the LTO-San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, thereafter,
the amount necessary for the continued ‘operation of the office shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of publication in
any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4029
HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Tayug- San Quintin Provincial Road in
the Municipality of Tayug and Municipality of San Quintin from
provincial road into a national road.

The 4.2 kilometer Tayug-San Quintin provincial road is of primary
importance to the life and well-being of our constituents not only in the
towns of Tayug and San Quintin but also to our neighboring towns. The
Tayug-San Quintin road is a major route to all types of commercial
vehicles plying the Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya Road. The northern end of
the Tayug-San Quintin road is connected to the Pangasinan-Nueva
Vizcaya Road (Tayug Section). The opposite end abuts the San Nicolas-
Natividad-San Quintin-Umingan Road (San Quintin Section).

The existing roadway is heavily traversed by motorists coming from
the different municipalities of Pangasinan, the Province of Nueva Ecija
(Region Ill), and the Province of Nueva Vizcaya (Region Il). The conversion
of the Tayug-San Quintin provincial road will generate increased
tourism, agricultural, and other commercial activities in an inter-regional
scale. Its conversion and upkeep in conformity with national road
standards will spur socio-economic development in Pangasinan and
neighboring provinces. It will also provide a permanent solution to the
deteriorating condition of the Tayug-San Quintin road, a good measure
which exempts the Province of Pangasinan from having to appropriate its
annual road repair and maintenance funding.


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

“TYRONE D AGABAS

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4029

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D. AGABAS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE TAYUG-SAN QUINTIN PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF TAYUG AND SAN QUINTIN,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

1 SECTION 1. The Tayug-San Quintin Provincial Road in the
2, Municipality of Tayug and the Municipality of San Quintin is
hereby converted into a national road.

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SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the department’s program the improvement, repair,
and maintenance of the road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

1 Approved,

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