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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

First Regular Session
16" Congress

House Bill No. 3912

Introduced by Representative Emil L. Ong

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks the construction of two bridges that would connect the mainland of Samar
island to the island town of Laoang and to the coastal municipalities, namely: Palapag, Mapanas,
Gamay and Lapinig, in the Province of Northern Samar. Likewise, these would link Northem
Samar to Eastern Samar and to the region capital, Tacloban City.

Once these bridges are constructed, they will not only benefit the above mentioned
isolated municipalities but also of the whole province as they would facilitate delivery of basic
social services and boost economic activities in the area which will open better opportunities
towards economic and social development. In addition, travel time from Catarman, the capital of
Northern Samar to Tacloban City using this route will be shortened from six hours to four hours
thereby saving time and fuel,

Hence, passage of this bill into law is earnestly sought.

Representative, 2"! Distri¢t of Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

First Regular Session
16" Congress

3912

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Emil L. Ong

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES FROM BARANGAY TALISAY,
LAOANG, NORTHERN SAMAR TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAOANG, NORTHERN
SAMAR AND FROM BARANGAY CALOMOTAN, LAOANG, NORTHERN SAMAR TO
BARANGAY PANGPANG, PALAPAG, NORTHERN SAMAR,

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

Congress assembled:

Section 1. There shall be constructed under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways a bridge from Barangay Talisay, Laoang, Northern Samar to the
Municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, and another bridge from Barangay Calomotan,

Laoang, Northern Samar to Barangay Pangpang, Palapag, Northern Samar.

Section 2. The amount necessary for the construction and completion of the aforesaid
bridges including feasibility and detailed engineering studies, acquisition of sites, equipment,
materials and services to be used directly for the project shall be charged to the appropriations of
the Department of Public Works and Highways under the General Appropriation Act.

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

Approved,
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. 3083

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State to ensure that the food supply is
sufficient to meet the need of the people. It is no exaggeration to say that rice is
probably the most important commodity on our planet. As food, it dominates
the diet of roughly half the world’s population. most of them poor. Ironically for
us, the Philippines has 14 million hectares of agricultural lands, yet we depend
‘on imported rice.

Early this year, the price of rice has more than doubled basically due to
shortage in the market. We are experiencing ice shortage because of rising
fuel prices, flooding due to climate change, development of farmland for homes
and golf courses, reduced global stocks, rising affluence throughout Asia and
Africa and pest outbreak in Vietnam, the worid’s second largest rice exporter
after Thailand. To aggravate the problem, rice farmers and traders are hoarding
rice

This bill seeks to address the problem of rice hoarding and profiteering
by declaring it as a crime of economic sabotage.

In view thereof. immediate approval of this Bill is sought

War

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

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RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


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 BillNo. 3099

AN ACT
MAKING RICE HOARDING AND PROFITEERING A CRIME OF ECONOMIC
SABOTAGE

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. It is the declared policy of the State
to ensure that the food supply is sufficient to meet the needs of the people and
to penalize hoarding and profiteering especially in time of disasters and
calamities.

Section 2. Rice Hoarding and Profiteering a Crime of Economic
Sabotage. Rice hoarding and profiteering shall be a crime of economic
sabotage to be penalized with life imprisonment and a fine of P100,000.00.

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Justice shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective enforcement
of the provisions of this law.

Section “ 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__~

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Day care workers are unsung heroes who selflessly give themselves for the care of children.
For the most part, they go beyond what is asked of them as they serve as alternative parents
to children whose parents are hard up and hardly able to pay for the services of household
helps to look after their children when they set out to earn a living.

Caring for children is a job that requires a lot of patience and physical effort and day care
workers give more than to ensure their safety and security. They interact with children in
spontaneous ways beyond the province of science. They bring to bear human faculties that
make possible pleasant communication and understanding. They care for children in ways
other professionals cannot fathom as they patiently harness the human touch.

Nevertheless, the hard work and dedication that these day care workers often go unnoticed
and they do not get the best compensation that they deserve.

Hence, this bill proposes to extend free Philhealth coverage to day care
them for their love and devotion to the care of children.

Under this bill, every day care worker is granted free Philhealth covefage

‘The immediate passage of this measure is earnestly prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8863

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FREE PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TO DAY CARE WORKERS:

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “PhilHealth Coverage for Day Care
Workers Act of 2014”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every Day Care Worker is hereby granted free PhilHealth
coverage.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to
effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. "3989
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 17, Article II of the 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
jiberation and development.”

Quality education is a fundamental element required for a nation’s citizenry to
develop productive and functional members of society. The ideals of social justice, economic
prosperity and sustained peace, order, and freedom in our country would never be attained
so long as majority of the population, the poor in particular, remain benighted under the
darkness of ignorance and rusticity.

In order to achieve the highest standards of quality education, a school must have
the proper equipments and space to improve its facilities,

‘Qne such school in need of such improvement is the Lapasan National High Schoo!
(LNHS) in Cagayan de Oro City. The present campus of the LNHS is insufficient for the
2,500 students enrolled.

To remedy the situation and to improve the quality of education being provided, it is
imperative that the campus be expanded and a Community College be added or
established

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

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

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MAXIMO 'B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. __ 3989

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE LAPASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES,

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

SECTION 4. The Lapasan National High School is hereby authorized to purchase the one
and one-half (1%) hectare property immediately adjacent to the school grounds of the
Lapasan National High School in Cagayan de Oro City for use of its expansion program and
the establishment of a Community College.

SEC 2. The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the
implementation of this Act.

SEC 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC 4, Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in any two
(2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines $ REPRESE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a SN
Quezon City, Metro Manila RECEIVED ‘@
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo,__ 8662

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.

A

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3662

Introduced by Rep, EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
CONVERTING CORAZON C. AQUINO AVENUE FROM GONZAGA STREET TO
BACOLOD-SAN CARLOS ROAD 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 Corazon C. Aquino Avenue from Gonzaga Street to Bacolod-San_
Carlos Road 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,
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f° RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. __3'769

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Don Antonio Avenue into a National Road. It links
two major Quezon City National Roads, Commonwealth Avenue and Republic
Avenue, which are vital to daily trade and commerce. Hence, it cannot be
gainsaid the importance of seeking the inclusion of Don Antonio Avenue in the
national road system.

The passage of this bill shall ensure the allocation of ani
repair and maintenance, allowing for more convenient}
travel. Furthermore, the flow of trade and commer
making for unhindered progress.

f funding for its
eisurely and safe \
‘shall be seamless —

For the above reasons, the immediate approval of this bill is most earnestly
sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3769

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

T
CONVERTING DON ANTONIO AVENUE IN QUEZON CITY INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the
Philippines in congress assembled;

SECTION 1. Don Antonio Avenue in Quezon City is hereby
converted into a National Road.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after Its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session y

HOUSE BILL NO. 3761

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS
First District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Biking High School in barangay Biking, Dauis,
Province of Bohol to Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr. Memorial Technical Vocational High School.

‘The late Barangay Captain Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr. founded the first high school in
Dauis, Province of Bohol on March 24, 1982. He devoted his time, effort and even his
personal resources to make it possible as he saw the urgent need to help the less
fortunate parents to send their children to a school within their barangay.

During his lifetime, he devoted his time and energy in improving the Biking High
School and served as PTA President of the aforesaid school for several years and
organized projects that would benefit the school.

After his untimely demise, the Parents Teachers Association's members strongly
believe that to honor and show their gratitude to the late Barangay Captain Nicasio M.
Bolos, Jr. for his heroic deeds, the Biking High School should now be named after him.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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RENE) a ‘LAMPAGOS


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 37 61

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS
First District, Bohol

AN ACT
RENAMING THE BIKING HIGH SCHOOL IN BIKING, DAUIS, PROVINCE
OF BOHOL TO NICASIO M. BOLOS, JR. MEMORIAL TECHNICAL
VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Renaming of School. - Biking High School, situated in Biking,
Dauis, Bohol is hereby renamed and henceforth shall be known as Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr.
Memorial Technical Vocational High School.

SEC. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders and other
administrative issuances and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provision of
this Act are hereby modified or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 3. Separablity Clause. - If any clause, provision, paragraph or part
hereof shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, it shall not affect the remaining
provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effeetivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3720

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Bamban,
Municipality of Masinloc, Province of Zambales.

As a background, there is only one public national high school in the Municipality
of Masinloc. Other existing high schools in the municipality are all privately owned. The
lack of public national high schools in the municipality poses as a strain in the meager
financial capability of the residents therein. On lop of the financial strain is the risk of
travel to the nearest public national high school either in the Municipalities of Palauig or
Iba by the students.

The realization of this legislative measure will benefit the residents of Barangays
San Lorenzo, Sto. Rosario and Inhobol which are adjacent to Barangay Bamban.

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
eamestly sought.

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
Repfesentative
2° District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 3720

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAMBAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF MASINLOC, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, TO BE KNOWN AS
PALAUIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 4. Esiablisiment of a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Bamban, Municipality of Masinioc, Province of Zambales, to be
known as Bamban National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 3760 Niwas /

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the construction of the Guisguis-Mangatarem Road which will
connect the Provinces of Zambales and Pangasinan

The Province of Zambales is part of the W-growth corridor. While the rest of the
said growth corridor experience, as of late, rapid economic growth, Zambales remains a
laggard when it comes to economic development.

The construction of the Guisguis- Mangatarem Road will link the Municipality of
Sta Cruz, Zambales to the Municipality of Mangatarem, Pangasinan. The 55-kilometer
road will start from the junction of the Olongapo- Bugallon road and the Sta Cruz-
Guisguis road up to the Pangasinan boundary. The project route will pass through
Guisguis road, an all-weather road, and the road opening starts at barangay Guisguis
up to the Pangasinan boundary. The 35 kilometers portion is in Zambales while the
remaining 20 kilometers belongs to Pangasinan. The road has been widened and is
now passable. But being a rough road, its use by the public is not guaranteed until the
safety features have been installed

Since Zambales is identified as one of the provinces with established ecozones,
the provision of a road network that will open the area to Central Pangasinan for trade
and other economic activities must be in order. This will also boost the tourism potential
of Zambales thereby rewving up the financial and economic status of both provinces.

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
earmestly sought.

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
‘epresentative
2" District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 3760

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO-MONTALLA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GUISGUIS-MANGATAREM ROAD
CONNECTING THE PROVINCES OF ZAMBALES AND PANGASINAN

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

SECTION 4. The Guisguis-Mangatarem Road shall be opened and constructed
under the primary supervision and control of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

SECTION 2. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall
‘endorse the construction of the Guisguis-Mangatarem Road for funding either through a
government guarantee via the Official Development Assistance (ODA) or private sector
participation under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Scheme as a multi-year project.

The DPWH shall be responsible for the implementation and operationalization of
the Guisguis-Mangatarem Road including the feasibility and detailed engineering
studies and acquisition of site

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3613

Introduced by HON. VICENTE J. ALCAL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This Bill seeks to convert DOMOIT-BOCOHAN into a national road, This is a refiled bill
Which reached the third reading in the Senate during the 15" Congress. It was not able to pass into
Jaw due to time constraint,

‘The Domoit- Bocohan Road links the National Road to the city proper of Lucena City and
the Diversion Road which is part of the Manila-Highway. It is a major artery in the city of Lucena,
Province of Quezon and a vital gateway for the coconut industry of the province, since it is being
used by copra suppliers from Bicol and Laguna provinces to JNJ Oil Refinery in Isabang, Lucena
City and Tantuco Oil Refinery at Iyam, Lucena City. Likewise, it is also being used by copra
suppliers from the island provinces of Masbate, Romblon, Marinduque and Mindoro via Dalahican
Port of Lucena City to Tantuco Oil Refinery at Domoit, Lucena City. It is heavily used by
coconut/copra cargo trucks and daily commuters to Grand Central Bus Terminal and Tayabas-
Lucban-Laguna Jeep Terminals at the Diversion Road that it needs frequent repairs and maintenance.
The City government of Lucena, however, could not sustain its maintenance, hence, the DPWH has
to cover the maintenance work including surfacing, road alignment and drainage structures, among
others, Without the appropriate funding for maintenance, however, the drainage will slowly
deteriorate and will once again be in a state of disrepair. Thus, there is a need to provide funds for
the purpose of continuously and properly maintain the road in a usable condition and to ensure
enhanced quality of the road.

‘The proposed conversion is imperative to facilitate economic growth in the area. By
converting abovementioned road into a national road, funds from the national government thra the
Department of Public Works and Highways can now be channeled to accelerate the betterment of the
Domoit-Bocohan Road,

In view of the foregoing, the immediate consideration and approval of this bill is carnestly
Ung en a
a a

HON. VICENTE J. ALCALA

sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.8613

Introduced by HON. VICENTE J. ALCALA

AN ACT CONVERTING DOMOIT-BOCOHAN ROAD IN THE CITY OF LUCENA
PROVINCE OF QUEZON INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Domoit-Bocohan Road in the City of Lucena, Province of Quezon is
hereby converted into a national road.

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall issue thenecessary rules, orders
and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines.
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Regular Session

House siti no. 3711

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish Sablayan High School in Barangay Sablayan, Municipality
of Juban, Province of Sorsogon.

Barangay Sablayan is an island barangay in Juban, Sorsogon. There are about
twenty two (22) pupils enrolled in Grade Six this school year in Sablayan
Elementary School. More than fifty (50) pupils whose age ranges from 13 to 16
years old who finished their primary education at said elementary school in the
previous year did not pursue secondary education because of their remote and far
location from the nearest high school in the Municipality of Magallanes and
Sorsogon City.

The elementary schools of Tagas, Anibong and Cagtalaba in the Municipality of
Magallanes, and part of Caruhayon Elementary School, in the Municipality of Juban,
Sorsogon shall serve as feeder schools.

The establishment of this high school will save students and residents of Sablayan
and the nearby barangays their hard earned money because the nearest high
schools in the Municipality of Magallanes and Sorsogon City are very far from said
barangays.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

RAMOS JR
Secorfd District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL NO. 3711

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING SABLAYAN HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SABLAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF JUBAN, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1, Establishment of a Local High School. There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a barangay highs school in
Barangay Sablayan, Municipality of Juban, Province of Sorsogon, to be known as
Sallayan High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of Sablayan 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.

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

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3061

Introduced by Honorable GAVINI “Apol” C. PANCHO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The National Housing Authority (NHA), created through Presidential Decree No.
757, is mandated to develop a comprehensive and integrated housing program. It holds
on to a vision of building homes, building safe, resilient and sustainable communities.

The 2" District of Bulacan, is home to a number of resettlement areas developed
by the NHA. In many years of our service, it has been noticed that development of the
housing project was concentrated only within the project area thus, construction or
improvement of barangay and municipal roads connecting the housing project to other
barangays and to the center of commerce where trading, job opportunities and other
social services can be accessed to, are being neglected for there are no funding
provided for road projects.

With the tens of thousands of families being relocated to the housing projects, it
is imperative that roads leading to these be given full attention by allocating funds. The
proposed measure will contribute to the total development of the area and realization of
the NHA’s mission of providing decent, adequate and affordable housing to the greatest
number of people and ensure the provision of community facilities and utilities and
social services and economic opportunities.

Accordingly, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 3061

Introduced by Honorable GAVINI “Apol” C. PANCHO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT
OF ALL MUNICIPAL AND BARANGAY ROADS LEADING TO ALL
HOUSING PROJECTS OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

6e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
2013”,

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared a policy of the State to guarantee equal access to
opportunities for public service. It recognizes the people’s need for a quality, safe and
sound environment for their living.

SEC. 3. The National Housing Authority shall, upon consultation with the
Department of Public Works and Highways, promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to ensure the needed upgrading of the municipal or barangay road leading
to a government housing project for the complete development of all the residents
relocated therein.

SEC. 4. The appropriation necessary for the implementation of this Act for the
year 2013 shall be sourced from the unobligated budget allocations of DPWH under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as necessary for the
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of 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

3001

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable GAVINI “Apol” C. PANCHO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 329 of the 1991 Local Government Code states that the ten percent
(10%) general fund of the barangay is earmarked for utilization of the Sangguniang
Kabataan (SK) and shall be administered and spent by the SK for the purposes provided
in Rule XXVII of the IRR of the LGC, which is to initiate programs designed to enhance
the social, political, economic, cultural, intellectual, moral, spiritual and physical
development of the members.

With the postponement of the Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 28,
2013 with no hold over of office of the incumbent SK officials, it is but imperative that
the 10% allocation from the general fund of the barangay be allocated for the
development of public elementary and secondary schools where most if not all youth
will benefit from.

In view thereof, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requ



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 3001

Introduced by Honorable GAVINI “Apol” C. PANCHO

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE UTILIZATION OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK)
FUND OF EVERY BARANGAY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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 “SK FUND FOR SCHOOLS”.

SEC. 2. The utilization of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Fund for the
development of public elementary and secondary schools is hereby authorized.

SEC. 3. Projects for the development of public elementary and secondary schools
to be charged against the SK fund may include rehabilitation and improvement of
school buildings and site, and purchase of additional books and other school equipment.

SEC. 4. The Sangguniang Barangay shall, upon consultation with the Local
School Board and school officials, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
ensure the efficient implementation of the project and utilization of the fund.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of 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 Bill No. 3395

Introduced by HON. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine National Railways (“PNR”), a wholly-owned government
corporation, is mandated to provide an adequate, safe, reliable, effective and
convenient nation-wide railroad transport system which is an alternative to the
Philippines’ other modes of mass transport system. According to Republic Act No.
4156, the original version of its charter, PNR's corporate life shall exist for a term
of fifty (50) years from 20 June 1964, the date of the said Act's approval. Thus,
PNR’s corporate life is set to expire on 20 June 2014.

While PNR is set to undertake the rehabilitation of its facilities and systems
in preparation for its modernization, its plan to address the nation's transport
network deficiencies may be hampered unless PNR's corporate life is extended.

This bill thus seeks to extend PNR's corporate life for another fifty (50)
years so it can continue to be the lead institution in the field of mass rail transit
system and provider of quality mass transport and related services in a safe,
reliable, cost-effective, integrated and ecologically responsible manner.

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

ee

CESAR V. SARMIENTO


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIFE OF THE PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL RAILWAYS ORIGINALLY CREATED UNDER REPUBLIC ACT
NUMBERED FORTY-ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX, ENTITLED “AN ACT
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS, PRESCRIBING ITS.
POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES, AND PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY
FUNDS FOR ITS OPERATIONS” AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Term - Section 1 of Republic Act No. 4156 is hereby
amended to include the following:

“The Philippine National Railways’ corporate life is hereby
extended for another fifty (50) years commencing on 20 June 2014.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws or parts thereof, which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly

SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from
its publication in at least two (2) national papers of general circulation

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

House Bill No. 3657

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 eamestly sought.

AO

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 BillNo,__ 88577

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
CONVERTING HERNAEZ STREET FROM ARANETA STREET TO BACOLOD-
SAN CARLOS ROAD 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 Hernaez Street from Araneta Street to Bacolod-San Carlos
Road 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,
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3885

House Bill No.,

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Tagnote Falls-Mt. Hilong-Hilong
Park located in the Municipality of Remedios ‘T, Romualdez, Province
of Agusan del Norte as a priority tourism site and incorporate it in the
Philippine National Tourism Development Plan.

‘The proposed tourism site is located at the foot of Mt. Hilong-
Hilong covering 80-100 hectares. Aside from hosting the famous
Tagnote Falls, the Park is an ideal jump off point for mountaineers
who wish to climb Mt. Hilong-hilong - the highest peak in Caraga
Region standing 2,102 meters above sea level. This mountain known
for its seven (7) unspoiled waterfalls also serves as a home of an
estimated 120 different species of birds (with 59 endemic to the
Philippines, including the Philippine eagle), indigenous frogs, reptiles,
mammals, and ecologically threatened flora.

To maximize the potential of the Tagnote Falls-Mt. Hilong-Hilong
Park, significant support from the national government, through the
Department of Tourism and the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority, must be provided to ensure that proper
tourism development planning and implementation are undertaken.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3885

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
DECLARING THE TAGNOTE FALLS-MT. HILONG-HILONG PARK
LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF REMEDIOS T. ROMUALDEZ,
PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE AS A PRIORITY TOURISM SITE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. ‘The Tagnote Falls-Mt. Hilong-Hilong Park located in
the Municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez, Province of Agusan del
Norte is hereby declared a priority tourist development site. As such,
the Department of Tourism (DOT) is mandated to incorporate it in the
Philippine National Tourism Development Plan.

SECTION2. The DOT, in coordination with the Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, shall within one (1) year
after the approval of this Act prepare a tourism development plan for
the area that is cognizant of its environmental and social significance;
and undertake the implementation of the said plan.

SECTION 3. _The DOT shall issue rules and regulations as it may
deem necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The budget necessary to the implementation of the
provisions of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the
DOT under the General Appropriations Act or to the internally
generated funds of the TIEZA, or both.


SECTION 5. ‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HB. No. 3959

Introduced by HONORABLE BELLAFLOR J. ANGARA-CASTILLO,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Casiguran-Dilasag Provincial Road, connecting

Barangays Esperenza in the Municipality of Casiguran and Barangays
Manggitahan and Dimaseset in the Municipality of Dilasag, Province of Aurora
into a national road.

The Casiguran-Dilasag Provincial Road Provincial Road is one of the key access
roads in the Province of Aurora. It is utilized by tourists and allows the transfer
of various equipment and goods to the province. Its improvement and
maintenance will greatly contribute to commerce and tourism in the area, by
facilitating greater and smoother access to the municipalities it connects.

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

bees CASTILLO
Np tive
ne District, Province of Aurora


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE +)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _—)
First Regular Session )

H.B.No._3059

Introduced by Honorable BELLAFLOR J. ANGARA-CASTILLO-

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CASIGURAN-DILASAG PROVINCIAL
ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DILASAG AND.
CASIGURAN IN THE PROVINCE OF AURORA INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Casiguran-Dilasag provincial road connecting the
municipalities of Dilasag and Casiguran in the Province of Aurora is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

SEC. 3. This-Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the
Official Gazette and in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3903

Introduced by Honorable Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the TESDA Skills and Training and Accreditation Center in the
Municipality of Balayan, Province of Batangas to be known as the Balayan TESDA Training
Center.

The Municipality of Balayan is situated in the central part of Western Batangas.
Because of its strategic location, it can serve as a hub for education, training and manpower
development needs of the eight (8) towns comprising the First District of Batangas. Its
proximity to the fast-growing agro-industrial towns of Calaca, Lemery and Nasugbu would
be ideal for youths in these towns to access quality and industry-specific skills and
competencies through the establishment of a TESDA Skills and Training and Accreditation
Center. Given also the proximity of industries within which trainees can undergo vocational
and technical apprenticeship and on-the-job training, the establishment of this vital center
will boost the development efforts of the First District of Batangas.

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

ELENITA MILAGROS “EILEEN” ERMITA-BUHAIN

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3909

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN
‘THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALAYAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, TO BE KNOWN AS THE
BALAYAN TESDA TRAINING CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE”

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created the Technical Education and skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in Balayan, Batangas, to
be known as the Balayan TESDA Training Center.

SECTION 2. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
shall formulate the necessary Implementing Rules and Regulations that shall govern the
implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3, The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act on the year following the
approval of this Act and in every year thereafter.

SECTION 4.  Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section of the Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be
affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

SECTIONS. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions,
rules and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act is hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. _Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
approval.

APPROVED.