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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3658

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the operative principles in the local government's decentralization is that the
national government shall ensure that there shall be a continuing improvement of the
performance of local government units and the quality of community life.

The sharing of public burden especially in the matter of mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) 0 the
budget of the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructures’
expenditures, may be realized when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly
or commonly under the domain of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be
under a system that shall harmonize both their development thrusts.

Moreover, the whole and complete stretch of the major road arteries which are connected
to the already existing, or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result to the
network of national roads that may entail further road improvements falling under the capacity of
the NG such as the building of flyover or the like, thus, assurably creating efficiency and orderly
flow in the traffic that can boost and augment community interaction resulting to economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the
country in general.

‘As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 3658

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R, LEONARDIA

AN ACT
CONVERTING LOPEZ JAENA STREET FROM HERNAEZ STREET TO BENIGNO S.
AQUINO DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Lopez Jaena Street from Hernaez Street to Benigno S. Aquino
Drive in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of
the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department’s Program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS Y}
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. _ 3102
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 20, Article I! of the Constitution states that the State recognizes
the indispensable role of the private sector, encourages private enterprise, and
provides incentives to needed investments,

Swine production in the Philippines consists of 70 percent backyard-
raising and 30 percent in commercial operations. Unfortunately, hog raisers are
now buying animal feeds such as corn and soya at increasing prices. Soya
supply has run scarce, forcing its prices up, after the United States and the
European Union decided to develop it for biofuel. Feeds account for 65-70
percent of the industry's cost, which has gone up to P80 a kilo from P69 early
this year. Further, hog raisers could not cope with the expenses of renovating
the pens, building sprinkling systems, and improving the ventilation to prevent
heat stroke and diseases among the hogs caused by the intense heat

Hog raisers are torn between two painful options: halting swine
production, which could further lead to higher prices, or increasing prices
outright, which could force households to consume less pork

Given the problems in the hog-raising industry, the government should
come in. The goverament must intervene by providing good breeds and
cheaper and more readily available corn feeds. Or it can come up with
alternative feeds. Countries such as China, the US and parts of the EU are
subsidizing hog raisers there to increase production. But in the Philippines, hog
faisers are imposed high taxes and strictly regulated by several government
agencies

This bill seeks to impose zero tariff on feed ingredients and farm
equipment used by local hog raisers

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

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

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

‘HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 3102

AN ACT
IMPOSING ZERO TARIFF ON FARM INPUTS USED BY LOCAL HOG.
RAISERS

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the state
to sustain hog production in the country.

Section 2. Zero Tariff on Farm Inputs used by Local Hog Raisers.-
All farm inputs, such as, but not limited to, farm ingredients and farm
equipment, used by local hog raisers shall not be subjected to any tariff

Section 3. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act or
any part thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are
separable from the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or perts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly

Section 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3020

House Bill No.

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS, 15" District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)
REP. GUILLERMO A. ROMARATE, JR., 2%° District, Surigao del Norte

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It was on May 15, 1901 when Surigao was first established as a
province in Mindanao and was named Surigao Province by virtue of
Act 127 entitled “An Act Extending the Provisions of the Provincial
Goverment Act to the Province of Surigao”. Section 5 of the said Act
explicitly states that x x x “the Capital of the Province shall be at the
town of Surigao” x x x which refers to the now City of Surigao, the
capital of the now Province of Surigao del Norte.

Though Surigao Province was then divided into the two provinces of
Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur on June 19, 1960 by virtue of
Republic Act 2766, it is worth noting and remembering that there has
already been a Province of Surigao before 1960 whose capital was
situated in the Province of Surigao del Norte.

Therefore, in celebrating the birth of the Province of Surigao, it is not
historically accurate to begin counting on the day the Province was
divided into the two provinces of today. The Surigaonons should have
a sense of heritage and culture in knowing that there has been a
Province of Surigao 112 years ago and that they are a people with
proud history and glorious past.

In order to preserve, value and celebrate the historical milestone of
May 15, 1901, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS


Republic of the Philippines

DOuUse OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

3020
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS AND
GUILLERMO A. ROMARATE, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING MAY 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS “ADLAW NAN PROBINSYA
NAN SURIGAO” AND SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE

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

SECTION 1. The province of Surigao was created by virtue of Act No. 127
by the United States Philippine Commission on May 15, 1901, entilled "An Act
Extending the Provisions of the Provincial Government Act to the Province of
Surigao”.

SECTION 2. May Fifteen (15) of every year is hereby declared as “Adlaw
nan Probinsya nan Surigao” and a special non-working holiday in the entire
Province of Surigao del Norte .

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 317 1

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to establish a trading center for marine and agricultural products in
the Municipality of Atimonan, Province of Quezon for the purpose of facilitating the
distribution and trade of commodities.

It aims to improve and maximize the flow of goods while in their freshest state in
order to invigorate the market, boost income or revenue, and provide livelihood or
additional income to marginalized fisherfolks and farmers.

Improving the distribution of perishable marine and agricultural products in the 4"
District of Quezon presents a viable solution to the problem of poverty and will
substantially contribute in the progress of its constituents.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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ANGELINA “HELEN” D.L. TAN, M.D.
4% District, Quezon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

ouseButno,__ 31°71

Introduced by: Hon, Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TRADING CENTER FOR MARINE AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ATIMONAN, PROVINCE OF QUEZON 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 Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture, a Trading Center for
Marine and Agricultural Products in the Municipality of Atimonan, Province of Quezon.

SEC. 2, The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of a trading center in Atimonan, Quezon, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned
shall set aside funds from any available local revenues in an amount deemed appropriate
for their operationalization and maintenance.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 3413

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1" District, lloilo

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS THE
START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN
THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The country, in adopting the K to 12 Basic Education Program, recognizes the
need to keep pace with the standard of education of the different learning
institutions all over the world.

As a law maker, | believe that our obligation does not stop in providing a better
education curriculum to the students. It is incumbent upon us to likewise give the
students the best time of the year when to spend time learning in schools.

Transferring the academic year from the month of June to the month of August
would be very beneficial to students as there will be less disruption of classes
due to inclement weather. It is in fact absurd to start the school year on the rainy
days of June.

Also, it is notable that many of our neighboring countries start their academic
year on August, and only the Philippines starts in June. This can be attributed to
the fact that since time immemorial, classes in public schools in the country
starts in June, and notwithstanding its inconvenience, we just followed tradition.
It is high time that we break tradition for the betterment of our people.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILLNO.3413_

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1" District, Hoilo

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS THE
START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN
THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

Section 1. The Academic Year shall start in the month of August of every year.
Section 2. The Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education
shall monitor and issue relevant rules and regulations for the compliance of this

act.

Section 3. Repealing Clause — All laws, issuances or any part thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo. 8443

Introduced by Honorable Maryam N. Arbison

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks fo change the name of Luuk District Hospital to Allayon District Hospital in
the Municipality of Luuk, Province of Sulu.

Allayon S. Arbison was the Chief of the local police forces assigned in the town of Luk.
Sulu during the mid 1940's until the late 1960's. Before his assignment to the said area,
lawlessness and criminality was at its critical level in Mainland Jolo, His sirong and shee:
determination to bring peace and order and the rule of law in his area of jurisdiction
earned for him the respect, admiration and accolades from the populace both from
government and private sectors, because of his excellent achievements in his choser
field of public service. He died in the performance of his sworn duties.

Given the very important role the lale Allayon S. Arbison in giving Importance fo the
recognition of peace and order and the rule of law as the main tools in bringing
progress and development, it is but fitting to memorialize his name particularly in the

Town of Luuk where he was laid to rest.

MARYAM N. ARBISON
Sulu- 24 District

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sough!,


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BiLLNO, 3443 _

Introduced by Honorable Maryam N. Arbison

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF LUUK DISTRICT HOSPITAL TO.
ALLAYON DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN LUUK, SULU

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

SECTION 1. Change of Hospital Name. The name of Luuk District Hospital in the
Municipality of Luuk, Province of Sulu is hereby changed to Allayon District Hospital.

SECTION 2. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. “fi

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Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __3076

Introduced by Hon. DANILO RAMON FERNANDEZ

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the creation of Barangay Paraiso from its mother barangay,
Barangay San Vicente, in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna.

Barangay San Vicente has a total land area of 421,161 hectares and a
population of 92,092 (as of 2010 census). The creation of a new barangay is
to enhance the delivery basic services in the indigenous cultural
communities.

The proposed barangay with a total land area of approximately 19.24
hectares, to be created under this bill shall be composed of: Southville 3-A,
Sitio Paradise, and the adjacent and proximate areas whose land titles are
situated in Barangay San Vicente.

Approval of this bill is earnest!

DANILO RAMON S. FERN,



CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES)
‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. __ 3076

AUTHORED BY HON. DANILO RAMON S. FERNANDEZ

AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS.
BARANGAY PARAISO,
SAN PEDRO CITY, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA

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

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Paraiso. A cluster of territorial land, with a
total land area of approximately 19.24 hectares, is hereby created from its
mother barangay, Barangay San Vicente, and is constituted into a new
barangay to be known as Barangay Paraiso, in the City of San Pedro, Province
of Laguna.

SECTION 2. Cluster/Territorial Composition. Barangay Paraiso shall be
composed of: Sitio Bayanbayanan, Benchita Compound, Villa Rosa Homes,
Sitio Manggahan and the adjacent and proximate areas whose land titles are
situated in Barangay San Vicente.

SECTION 3. Conduct and Supervision of a Plebiscite. Pursuant to Section 10
of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of
1991, the new barangay shall exist upon a majority of the votes cast by the
qualified voters of Barangay San Vicente in a plebiscite to be conducted and
supervised by the Commission on Elections in the areas affected, within
ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 4. Barangay Officials. The incumbent Barangay Officials shall



continue to serve for having been elected during the regular Barangay
Elections.

SECTION 5. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. All public infrastructure and
facilities for public use existing therein at the time of the approval of this Act
are hereby transferred without cost or compensation to and shall be
administered by the new barangay.

SECTION 6. Internal Revenue and Allotment Shares (IRA). Barangay Metro
Pacita shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment shares from the
national government pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

SECTION 7. Appropriations. The amount necessary to conduct the plebiscite

as provided for under this Act shall be borne by the City of San Pedro,
Province of Laguna.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

yo. 3814

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Guimba-Pura road connecting the Provinces
of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac into a national road.

The 11.44 kilometers stretch of road starts from Barangay San Rafael,
Municipality of Guimba, in the Province of Nueva Ecija to the town proper of
the Municipality of Pura, in the Province of Tarlac.

The conversion of the aforementioned road from a provincial road into a
national road will greatly contribute to the fast economic growth and
development not only of the abovementioned municipalities but neighboring
towns as well. Economically depressed barangays, whose residents are
predominantly farmers will have better access to motor transport. Viability of
trade and commerce will be greatly enhanced. Vital government programs and
services on education, health, agriculture, energy, tourism, and infrastructure
can be delivered and administered at a faster rate, thus alleviating the plight of
residents in the area, who have been living below the poverty line for years.

Since the Provinces of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac cannot fully achieve the
necessary maintenance and improvement of the Guimba-Pura Road, the need
to nationalize said road is of importance to improve the socio-economic status
of the people in the province. It shall likewise open up more opportunities in
trade and industry in the area,

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

ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING
1% District, Nueva Ecij


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

a 3814

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GUIMBA-PURA ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARAGAY
SAN RAFAEL, MUNICIPALITY OF GUIMBA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA,
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF PURA, PROVINCE OF TARLAC INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The 11.44 km provincial road known as the Guimba-Pura Road
stretching from Barangay San Rafael, Municipality of Guimba, Province of
Nueva Ecija to the Municipality of Pura, Province of Tarlac is hereby converted
into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said
road, 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 at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES y=
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House BillNo_ 3101

EXPLANATORY NOTE

About 60 ethnic minority groups in the Philippines exist and still practice their
traditional customs. Each group differs from each other according to how their ethnic
roots were preserved. They are located in most areas of central and northern Luzon,
Mindoro, Palawan, western Mindanao and Sulu Islands. Not being subdued to any
colonial rule, they were able to preserve their ethnic practices freely. Most of them
have their own dialects and ethnic writing different from what ordinary Filipino use.
Because of their almost inaccessible locations, the government has designated
several agencies to help them adapt to the present way of life. Livelihood trainings
and other forms of education were conducted to enhance their living conditions.

Further, in order for the members of the ethnic minority groups to be fully
integrated into the society, they must be given priority in the recruitment to Armed
Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.

In view thereof, imimediate approval of this Bill is sought.

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

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RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ



SIXTEENTH CONCRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

‘HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

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

3101

House Bill No.

AN ACT
GIVING PRIORITY TO MEMBERS OF ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS IN THE
RECRUITMENT TO ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ‘

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — \t is hereby declared policy of the State
to fully integrate members of the ethnic minority groups into the society

Section 2. Recruitment of Members of Ethnic Minority Groups to Armed
Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. - Members of
ethnic minority groups shall be given priority in the recruitment of members of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police

Section 3. Rules and Regulations. The Department of National Defense
and the Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue rules and
regulations to implement this Act. Said rules shall be published in at least two (2)
national newspapers of general circulation

Section 4. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act or any part
thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from
the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - _All laws, orders. issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular session

House BL No._ 38123

INTRODUCED BY HON. CONGRESSMAN DAMIAN GAVIOLA MERCADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to instill upon local residents of San Juan, Southern Leyte the
date September 15, 1860 as the official date by which the said municipality has been
founded by their forefathers in accordance with the findings of U.P. Professor
Rolando O. Borinaga in coordination with the municipal government of San Juan.

Like any other municipality, the local residents of San Juan intends to keep the
above cited date in mind with the hope of conserving the partrimony of their
municipality.

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

DAMIAN GAVIQLA MERCADO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular session

nouse BiLLNo.__ 3113

iTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN DAM!
MERCADO

GAVIOLA

AN ACT
MANDATING SEPTEMBER 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
HOLIDAY FOR THE MUNICIPALTIY OF SAN JUAN, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the Founding Day of the
Municipality of San Juan, Souther Leyte

Section2. Every September 15 of each calendar year is hereby being
declared as Founding Day of the Municipality of San Juan, Southem Leyte and shall
therefore be considered as a holiday in the entire Municipality of San Juan of the
herein referred province.

Section 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

APPROVED,
ON

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.8135

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” TIANGCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article I, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State shall give priority
to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism,
accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.”

Likewise, Article XIV, Section 1 further provides that “the State shall protect and promote
the right of all citizens of quality education at alt levels and shall take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all.”

Further, Article Il, Section 13 of the Constitution recognizes the vital role of the youth in
nation building and its mandate to protect and promote their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social well-being.

In the pursuit of the above policies enshrined in the Constitution, this bill seeks the
creation of the Navotas National Science High School in Navotas City in order to provide equal
access to a free and quality education for the youth of Navotas City. The establishment of a
national science high school will give the impoverished yet deserving members of the youth
sector the opportunity to develop and cultivate not only their skills and knowledge in science,
butalso their talents as well.

It shall likewise provide the youth exposure to developments in information and
technology, an important adjunct in science and technology courses.

Finally, it is envisioned that free access to education will bring those who have less in life
and those who are financially and materially blessed in equal footing in terms of employment
‘opportunities.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIAI


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3135

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” TIANGCO

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN NAVOTAS CITY
TO BE KNOWN AS NAVOTAS 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. Establishment of a National Science High School. - There is
hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
science high school in Navotas City.

SEC. 2. Appropriation. ~The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Navotas National Science
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. - 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, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3581

INTRODUCED BY: REPRESENTATIVE MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS,

Explanatory Note

Roads being an important venue in promoting economic growth within a region,
especially in provinces such as Pangasinan which is heavily dependent on agriculture, the
constant maintenance and improvement of these roads help in ensuring an open and easy
access for transportation of goods between two areas, such as farm to market
transactions. In this case, the municipality of Asingan, relying mainly on its agricultural
products to sustain its growth, its capability to outsource products to progressive cities
such as Urdaneta can be assured by keeping roads connecting these two well taken care
of. One such road connecting the city of Urdaneta and the municipality of Asingan is the

Urdaneta - Asingan via Calepaan Road

The Urdaneta - Asingan via Calepaan Road is less congested than the Urdaneta
Junction- Asingan Provincial Road, but still a significant number of motorists utilize this
road in traveling between Urdaneta and Asingan. It is in this regard that this bill aims to
convert the Urdaneta - Asingan via Calepaan Road into a national road. Should the
constant maintenance of this road be improperly handled due to a lack in funding, this
would result in a negative impact in both trade and travel between the two areas. But by

converting this road into a national road, all activities relating to its maintenance,

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improvement, and repair can have its funding sourced through its inclusion in the annual

General Appropriations Act.

Given the province’s limited budget, allotting a significant amount for maintaining
the conditions of provincial roads such as this one, depletes the province with a
considerable amount of money, an amount which could have been used instead in funding

other projects geared more towards social services.

Considering the above-mentioned statements, immediate approval of this bill is

earnestly sought.

ixth District, Pangasinan
Representative


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

3581

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: REPRESENTATIVE MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE URDANETA - ASINGAN VIA CALEPAAN ROAD
CONNECTING THE CITY OF URDANETA AND MUNICIPALITY OF
ASINGAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN 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 Urdaneta - Asingan via Calepaan Road, connecting the city of Urdaneta
and the municipality of Asingan, Province of Pangasinan 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 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 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __30 87

Introduced by Rep. Reynaldo V. Umali

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the
right to a speedy trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the
right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-
judicial, or administrative bodies.” The Judiciary Reorganization Act of
1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding number of courts per
judicial region based on the exigencies cxisting at that time. Twenty
seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in
the volume of cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and
this has resulted in the delay in the resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice
and to cnsure the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must
necessarily be increased.

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

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

87

HOUSE BILL No. __“©

Introduced by Honorable REYNALDO V. UMALI

AN ACT CREATING FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL TRIAL
COURTS IN THE 2"> DISTRICT OF ORIENTAL MINDORO WITH
SEATS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANSUD, BULALACAO, GLORIA,
AND MANSALAY AND ONE (1) ADDITIONAL REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT WITH SEAT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BONGABONG,
PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO, FURTHER AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS "THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,”
AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Four (4) additional Municipal Trial Courts in the 20d
District of Oriental Mindoro with seats in the municipalities of
Bansud, Bulalacao, Gloria and Mansalay and One (1) additional
Regional Trial Court branch with seat in the Municipality of
Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro in the Fourth Judicial Region, are
hereby created.

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

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination
with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately
include in the Court's program the implementation of this Act. The
funding therefor shall likewise be included in (he annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Sections 14 (h) and 29 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129,
otherwise known.as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as
amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent
herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/ or further
amended.


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

Approved,
16t" CONGRESS OF THE Republic of the Philippines
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House of Representatives

HOUSE BILLNO. _ 3883

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE GUSTAVO S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a ‘One Stop Shop’ regulatory procedure to be adopted by the agencies concerned
such as the LTFRB, LTO, MMDA and other related government agencies that will provide adequate,
reliable and consistent system of implementation of appropriate laws covering the concerns of the
transport industry.

This legislation aims to institutionalize the coordination of related transport industry agencies resulting in
the strict and orderly issuance of Certificate of Road Worthiness of public conveyances.

This representation deal not into the realm of wisdom of the existing jurisdictions and functions of the
existing agencies such as the LTFRB, LTO, MMDA and other related agencies rather, humble effort to
deter tragic accidents like the Don Mariano Transit that claimed 18 lives and the most recent, Florida
Transit that claimed 14 lives and 32 hurt when the bus to Mountain Province, Bontoc plunged into a 116
meter ravine again because of mechanical defect.

More so, it is provided under the Constitution that the State shall maintain and promote the
general welfare of the people.

Hence, immediate passage of this legislation is urgently sought.

GUSYAVO S. TAMBUNTING


16th CONGRESS OF THE Republic of the Philippines)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION)
House of Representatives

HOUSE BILL NO. 3883

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE GUSTAVO S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A ONE STOP SHOP THEREBY INSTITUTIONALIZING THE
COORDINATION OF TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AGENCIES RESULTING IN THE
STRICT AND ORDERLY ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ROAD WORTHINESS
OF PUBLIC CONVEYANCES.

Be it enacted
assembled:

Section 1,

Section 2.

Section 3.

Section 4.

Section 5.

Approved.

by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

There is hereby established a ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ mechanism that shall
institutionalize the issuance of Certificate of Roadworthiness to public conveyances.

‘The ‘ONE STOP SHOP? in coordination with the LTFRB, LTO, MMDA and other
related agencies, shall identify the priority areas where the ‘ONE STOP SHOP” shall be
established.

The ‘ONE STOP SHOP? shall release the documentations pertaining to the
roadworthiness of the vehicle after determination and compliance with the necessary
requirements imposed by the transport agency concerned.

The amount necessary for the initial implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriation for the LTFRB. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
‘Appropriations Act.

‘This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No. 3419

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1°" District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING PARARA-JAMOG PROVINCIAL ROAD
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The road section covered by this bill is the Parara-Jamog Provincial Road. It is a
provincial road that runs for 12.236 kilometers, traversing from Brgy. Parara Sur,
Tigbauan, lloilo and passes through several barangays of the Municipality,
thence adjoins the Tubungan-Leon Road.

This is a vital road section as it connects at least twelve (12) barangays of
Tigbauan, Iloilo, five (6) barangays of Tubungan, lloilo, and about five (5)
barangays of Leon, Iloilo. Also, this road section connects the town proper of all
three (3) afore-mentioned municipalities. Furthermore, this road section connects
via short route the Municipality of Tigbauan to the Leon-San Remegio Road
Which connects the provinces of Iloilo and Antique. Most significantly, this road
section served as the only viable alternate route from Antique to lloilo when the
Sibalom Bridge along the national highway in Brgy. Parara Norte, Tigbauan
collapsed in 1995 due to Typhoon Pepang. Owing to its strategic location, the
road section will best serve its purpose if upgrading and maintenance thereof is
delegated to the Department of Public Works and Highways

This proposed measure is likewise premised on the plenary power of the
Congress of the Republic of the Philippines as enshrined in Section 1, Article VI
of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, thus


“Section 1. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the
Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of
Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the

provision on initiative and referendum.”

Broadly stated, the power Congress to legislate is all-encompassing, limited only
by our constitution. It appearing that there is no constitutional impediment
attending herein, the proponent respectfully prays that this proposed legislation

be given due consideration

OSCAR “RI


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO34.19

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1° District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING PARARA-JAMOG PROVINCIAL ROAD
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

Section 1. The provincial road section in the Province of lloilo identified as
Parara-Jamog Provincial Road is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. Repealing Clause ~ All laws, issuances or any party thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3585

HOUSE BILL N'

Introduced by REP. MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 5.095 kilometer Tayug-Natividad Provincial Road was paved to link the
municipalities of Tayug and Natividad in the Province of Pangasinan. The road is of great
help in the commercial and civic expansion of the district and of the province because it
connects two national roads. It starts from its junction at the Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya
National Road (Poblacion, Tayug Section) and ends up at the San Nicolas-Natividad-San

Quintin-Umingan National Road (Natividad Section).

This road connects the Municipality of Tayug, a developing town in Pangasinan in
terms of agricultural industry, to the Municipality of Natividad, renowned for its
manufacturing of construction materials and furniture, The conversion to national rod
will further encourage the exchange of agricultural products and industrial goods &
services between the two municipalities by providing motorists a trouble-free and highly

developed thoroughfare.


Aside from the economic reasons, the conversion of Tayug-Natividad Provincial
Road into a national road will improve the access to some social service needs as the road.
leads to hospitals, churches, market and commercial establishments, and learning

institutions in Tayug and the immediate vicinity.

The provincial government of Pangasinan has limited resources to completely
expand and maintain the said road. The conversion will render savings for the province,
as the maintenance cost will be allocated to other projects that are in need of more

attention and will be beneficial for the province.

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

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MORE (\S-AGABAS

Sixth District, Pangasinan
Representative


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

3585
HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by REP. MARLYN PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TAYUG-NATIVIDAD PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF TAYUG AND NATIVIDAD, PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN, 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 Tayug-Natividad Provincial Road in the municipalities of Tayug and
Natividad, Province of Pangasinan, 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 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 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 8077

Introduced by Hon. DANILO RAMON S. FERNANDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the creation of Barangay $an Isidro from its mother barangay,
Barangay San Vicente, in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna.

Barangay San Vicente has a total land area of 421,161 hectares and a
population of 92,092 (as of 2010 census). The creation of a new barangay is
to enhance the delivery basic services in the indigenous cultural
communities.

The proposed barangay with a total land area of approximately 53.21
hectares, to be created under this bill shall be composed of: Sitio
Bayanbayanan, Benchita Compound, Villa Rosa Homes, Sitio Manggahan, and
the adjacent and proximate areas whosé land titles are situated in Barangay
San Vicente.

Approval of this bill is earnestly soug

DANILO RAMON S. FER



CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES)
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

3077

House Bill No.

AUTHORED BY HON. DANILO RAMON S. FERNANDEZ

AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS
BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO,
SAN PEDRO CITY, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA

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

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay San Isidro. A cluster of territorial land, with
a total land area of approximately 53.21 hectares, is hereby created from its
mother barangay, Barangay San Vicente, and is constituted into a new
barangay to be known as Barangay San Isidro, in the City of San Pedro,
Province of Laguna.

SECTION 2. Cluster/Territorial Composition. Barangay San Isidro shall be
composed of: Sitio Bayanbayanan, Benchita Compound, Villa Rosa Homes,
Sitio Manggahan, and the adjacent and proximate areas whose land titles are
situated in Barangay San Vicente.

SECTION 3. Conduct and Supervision of a Plebiscite. Pursuant to Section 10
of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of
1991, the new barangay shall exist upon a majority of the votes cast by the
qualified voters of Barangay San Vicente in a plebiscite to be conducted and
supervised by the Commission on Elections in the areas affected, within
ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 4. Barangay Officials. The incumbent Barangay Officials shall



continue to serve for having been elected during the regular Barangay
Elections.

SECTION 5. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. All public infrastructure and
facilities for public use existing therein at the time of the approval of this Act
are hereby transferred without cost or compensation to and shall be
administered by the new barangay.

SECTION 6. Internal Revenue and Allotment Shares (IRA). Barangay Metro
Pacita shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment shares from the
national government pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

SECTION 7. Appropriations. The amount necessary to conduct the plebiscite
as provided for under this Act shall be borne by the City of San Pedro,
Province of Laguna.

Approved,