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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

8606
HOUSE BILL NO. :

Introduced by Honorable Arlene B. Arcillas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road connecting Barangays San
Vicente, Calendola and San Antonio in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna,
into a national road and appropriating funds for the maintenance and improvement
of the road.

The provincial road in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, traverses
three (3) economically depressed barangays namely San Vicente, Calendola and
San Antonio. It provides access to various points in the community and serves as
arteries for a more enhanced trade and commerce and faster flow of services.

Without appropriate funding for maintenance, however, the provincial road
slowly deteriorated through the years. Thus, there is a need to provide funds for
the continuous maintenance of the road for the general welfare of the commuters.

The conversion of the said provincial road into a national road will provide
bigger budget for its repair and maintenance. As a consequence, travel will be
faster and easier both for local and foreign investors who will be attracted to invest
in vital projects related to tourism, infrastructure and other similar important
undertakings in the Province of Laguna and the rest of the Provinces of Cavite,
Batangas and Rizal.

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

ARCENEE, ARTES

1* District, Laguna


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
86

HOUSE BILL NO. :

Introduced by Honorable Arlene B. Arcillas

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN VICENTE-CALENDOLA-SAN ANTONIO
PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF SAN PEDRO, PROVINCE OF
LAGUNA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION I. The provincial road connecting the Barangays of San
Vicente, Calendola and San Antonio, in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna,
is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways 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.

SEC.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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3404

House Bill

Introduced by: REP. JONAS C. CORTES.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the 30" of August of every year as a special non-working
holiday in the City of Mandaue in the Province of Cebu in commemoration of it’s
Charter Day.

On June 21, 1969, Republic Act 5519 otherwise known as the Charter of the City of
Mandaue was signed into law. Presidential Proclamation 586 signed on August 6,
1969 designated August 30, 1969 as the date of formal organization of the
government of the City of Mandaue. The late Hon. Demetrio M. Cortes Sr. served as
the first Mayor of the City of Mandaue. Since then, every year, the Mandauehanons
have celebrated the Mandaue City Charter day on the 30" of August.

Today, Mandaue is a thriving first income class city and is known as the “industrial
heartland of Cebu”. As of 1991, the City of Mandaue was recognized as a Highly
Urbanized City (HUC).

The immediate passage of this bill is ardently requested by the good people of
Mandaue so as to recognize the men and women who has contributed to it’s progress
and development as well as encourage the full participation of Mandauehafggns in the
ayral celebration in order to boost socio-cultural involvement as well as
\fm ip-te City of Mandaue. a Fi



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill: 404

Introduced by: REP. JONAS C. CORTES

AN ACT DECLARING THE 30™ OF AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS A
SPECIAL-NON WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF MANDAUE,
PROVINCE OF CEBU IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CHARTER DAY

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

SECTION 1: August 30 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the City of Mandaue, Province of Cebu in commemoration of it’s Charter
Day Celebration;

SECTION 2: This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3709

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall “protect
and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels,” and shall take
necessary and “appropriate steps to make education accessible to all.” Section 2 of the same
article likewise mandates the State to “establish and maintain a system of free education in
the elementary and high school levels.”

To fulfill such, this representation is eager to address Resolution No. 020-2016 of
the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Batangas, requesting the Congress of the Philippines
to enact a Jaw for the establishment of a national high school in Barangay Banay-Banay 2.

he bill proposes to formally establish a National High School in Barangay Banay-
Banay 2, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Batangas to be known as Banay-Banay 2
National High School. There is an evident need for the formal establishment of a National
High School in the said barangay. Students from Banay-Banay 2 have to commute or walk
several kilometers to get to the nearest National High School in Barangay Taysan, The
proposed bill will make secondary education more accessible to the youth of Banay-Banay
2 and to decongest Taysan National High School and nearby schools.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment and approw
earnestly sought.

“of this bill is

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LIANDA B. BOLILIA
Representative

4! District, Batangas


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRE!
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 8709

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHE! A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BANAY-
BANAY 2, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO BE
KNOWN AS BANAY-BANAY 2 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education (DepEd), a National High School in Barangay Banay-Banay 2, Municipality of
San Jose, Province of Batangas to be known as Banay-Banay 2 National High School.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations for the Department of Education (DepEd). The sum necessary
for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
‘Act (GAA) of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized to issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no. 38734

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to balance out the gap between the additional income tax
exemption for dependents valuation under RA 8424 enacted in 1997 and the current
economic condition. The current law extends to individual income taxpayers an
additional exemption of Eight Thousand Pesos (P8,000.00) per dependent, not
exceeding four (4). However, considering the current inflation rate in the Philippines, let
alone, the introduction of the K+12 DepEd curriculum, the additional exemption is wide
of the mark. The current inflation takes away from the purchasing power of every
household and the additional two years of basic education strains family budget.

Hence, there is a necessity for a raise on the additional exemption for dependents. In
keeping with the vicissitudes of time, laws have to be updated or amended so as to
liberally respond to the changing needs of the society.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus eamestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3734

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

AN ACT
INCREASING THE ADDITIONAL INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR EACH DEPENDENT
FROM EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS (P8,000) TO FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000),
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SEC. 35 (B), CHAPTER Vil OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424,
A.IA., THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1997, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 35 (B), Chapter VII of the Tax Reform Act of 1997 is
hereby amended to read as follows:

(A) x00

(B) Additional Exemption for Dependents — There shall be allowed an additional
exemption of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000) for each dependent not
exceeding four (4).

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

SEC. 3. This Act shall take thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers.

Approved,
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House of Representatives
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

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Introduced by Hon. Arlene B. Arcillas
1* District, Laguna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant a twenty percent (20%) discount on the travel tax to all senior citizens
(as defined under Republic Act 7432) and persons with disabilities (as defined under

Republic Act 7277).

Currently, government imposes a travel tax with the following schedule under Presidential

Decree 1183 as amended:

First Class Passage
Full rate Php 2,700
Standard reduced rate Php 1,350
Privileged reduced rate Php 400

for OFWs dependents

Economy Class Passage
Php 1,620

Php 810

Php 300

To provide this additional benefit to our senior citizens and persons with disabilities,

immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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ARLENE B.

‘ARCILLAS

1* District, Laguna


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

3518

House Bill

Introduced by Hon. Arlene B. Arcillas
1* District, Laguna

‘AN ACT GRANTING 20% DISCOUNT ON TRAVEL TAX TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES

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 “Travel Tax Discount to Senior Citizens and Persons
with Disabilities Act".

Section 2. Pursuant to Section 73 of Republic Act 9593, the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) shall be the principal agency responsible for the timely
and appropriate collection of the travel tax.

Section 3, Senior citizens and persons with disabilities shall both be entitled to a 20% in the.
imposition of the travel tax.

Section 4. All law, executive orders, rules and regulations or any part hereof inconsistent
herewith are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. \f any part or provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional and invalid,
such 18 declaration shall not invalidate other parts thereof which shall remain in full force

and effect.

Section 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete publication n the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved
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HOUSE BiLL No._ 301

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

convert Don Antonio Avenue into 2 National Road. If links
ity National Roads, Commonwealth Avenue and Republic
h 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 annual fundin for its
repair and maintenance, allowing for more convenient, leisurely and Safe

travel. Furthermore, the flow of trade and commerce
making for unhindered progress.

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

iTATIVES



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

lazon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3004

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
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

i nthe gram ce and repair of the
said road, the funding of which shall bo inclided 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,
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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill increases the penalties under Article 363 (Incriminating Innocent
Persons) and Article 364 (Intriguing Against Honor) of the Revised Penal Code -

Incriminating, innocent person is committed by any person who, by any act
not constituting perjury, shall directly incriminate or impute to an innocent person
the commission of a crime, while intriguing against honor is committed by any

person who intrigues another for the principal purpose of blemishing the honor or
reputation of a person

The present penalties imposed by the law are not commensurate to the injury
or damage caused to the victim of false prosecution and intrigue. There is therefore a

need to punish with greater severity individuals who are found guilty of
incriminatory machinations.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bil

s earnestly sought.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 8220

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

AN ACT
AMENDING ARTICLES 363 AND 364 OF ACT NO. 3815,
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS. THE REVISED PENAL CODE

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

SECTION 1. Article 363 of Act No. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the
Revised Penal Code, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“ ART. 363. Incrintinating innocent person. ~ Any person who, by any act
not constituting perjury, shall directly incriminate or impute to an innocent
person the commission of a crime, shall be punished by [arresto mayor]
PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MINIMUM PERIOD.”

SEC. 2. Article 364 of the same Act, is likewise hereby further amended to
read as follows:

“ART, 364, Intriguing against honor. ~ The penalty of [arresto menor] PRISION
CORRECCIONAL IN ITS MINIMUM PERIOD or fine not exceeding [200] 50,000
pesos shall be imposed for any intrigue which has for its principal purpose to
blemish the honor or reputation of a person.”

SEC. 3, Separability Clause, If any provision of this Act is declared invalid,
the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force
and effect.

SEC4. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations,
and other parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 3695

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is one of State policies that priority to education, science, and technology be paid
attention to in order to accelerate social progress and promote total human liberation
and development. Corollarily, another State policy recognizes the vital role of
communication and information in nation building.

These two are best achieved, to some degree or other, with private sector
participation, whether or not, the government gives it more incentives than it
expected. But just like other comforts given by grand malls to shoppers (e.g. fully
air-conditioning system), malls can likewise provide free internet within the whole
‘structure.

This bill seeks to enjoin grand or mega malls to provide “Free Internet Service” for its
clients and customers as part of the emerging trends and developments in rapidly
expanding urban milieu, urbanism and urbanization in cities, metropolitan areas, and
the like.

It is not as if this is not happening yet. There are now a number of business
establishments providing free internet access or service for customers such as
Starbucks, Mc Do, Burger King, and the like. This free wi-fi access affords people to
make important decisions where they are and therefore are no longer constrained by
geographical barriers or limitations.

In short, consumers somehow now expect to be connected wi
fact, the use of wi-fi in malls could positively result in more sh


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3695

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
REQUIRING GRAND MALLS IN THE METROPOLIS TO PROVIDE ‘FREE INTERNET
ACCESS OR SERVICE’ TO SHOPPERS AND CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT THE TIME
OF THEIR BUSINESS HOURS AND PROVIDING GUIDELINES THEREFOR

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

SECTION 14. It is a State policy that vital role of communication and
information in nation building should be recognized. To this end, the role of the
private sector is the State's stimulus for granting incentives.

SEC. 2. This Act shall be known as the “Free Internet Access or Service Act
of 2016”

SEC. 3. It is hereby deemed part of the corporate social responsibility of
grand malls or mega malls in metropolis to provide Free Internet Access or Service
to their shoppers and customers throughout their business hours.

SEC. 4. To effectively carry out the provision of this Act, the Department of
Trade and Industry shall serve as the implementing agency.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect after its publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL NO. ILLS 200 IW EX SERVICE

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. 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 APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill has been previously filed in the 16” Congress and believing in the merit
of the bill, this Representation finds it proper to refile the proposal in the 17" Congress.

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 road will
further encourage the exchange of agricultural products and industrial goods and 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 service needs as the road
leads to hospitals, churches, market and commercial establishments and leaming

institutions in Tayug and the immediate vicinity.
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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 the bill is earnestly requested


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TAYUG-NATIVIDAD PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF TAYUG AND NATIVIDAD, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN 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 Tayug — Natividad Provincial Road, connecting the Municipalities
of Tayug and Natividad, is hereby converted into a national road

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the road, the funding

of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved
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Introduced by Representative Gil P. Acosta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Salvacion-Sabang Road from a city to national road
category. The 43 kilometer strip of road that traverses barangays Salvacion, Bahile,
Macarascas, Buenavista, Tagabinet and Cabuyugan leads both residents and tourists to the
world-famous Underground River, a natural environmental wonder and is a favourite spot of
both domestic and international tourists.

Presently, the road is in unfortunate condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. There is a need to tap other sources of funding; hence, conversion of the same
toa national road category may help inject additional funding sources for its upgrading.

With its conversion into a National Road, its future funding would surely guarantee a
stream of investment not just to cater the already budding tourism industry but also the
proliferation of tourism-related endeavors like agriculture and fisheries for food production,
entertainment, cottage industries and environment-friendly ventures.

As Palawan enters into its fourth year of being recognized as “the world’s best
island,” let this measure be a contribution to prepare our very own precious tourism gem for
investments that provide livelihood, protects the environment and ensure the future of our
children.

The undersigned firmly believes that converting this road to national road category
will receive the funding it truly deserves and achieve the desired results it envisages. Passage
of this measure is earnestly sought.

GIL P. ACOSTA


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

19

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Gil P. Acosta

House Bill No.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SALVACION-SABANG ROAD THAT LEADS TO
UNDERGROUND RIVER IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA 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 Salvacion-Sabang Road in the City of Puerto Princesa is hereby converted into
a national road. The ownership, maintenance and supervision of the same belongs to the
national government;

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall prescribe the
implementing rules and regulations necessary for the evaluation, approval and
implementation of this Act;

Section 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's
program and improvement, repair, maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act;

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

Approved.
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Introduced by Honorable ISAGANI S, AMATONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No less than the Constitution itself provides that “the State shall protect the
rights of subsistence fishermen, especially of local communities, to the preferential
use of the communal marine and fishing resources, both inland and offshore, It shall
provide support to such fishermen through appropriate technology and re:
adequate financial, production and marketing assistance and other services.
(Sec.7, Art. XIII)

This bill seeks to establish a Fish Port in Barangay Macuyon, Municipality of
Sirawai in the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte, Its construction in the said
Barangay is feasible because of its rich marine resources and that most of those who
reside there are smalltime fisher folks who mainly rely on fish and marine resources
in and around the area for their livelihood and daily subsistence

The said Fish Port is not only expected to provide a simplified and organized
trading but will facilitate easy handling of fishery products right from its sources
down to the middlemen and to the consumers as well. Providing therein, new
economic opportunities for residents of Barangay Macuyon, Municipality of Sirawai,

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

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

17" CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HoUSE BILLNo. 8122

INTRODUCED BY HON. ISAGANI $, AMATONG

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN BARANGAY MACUYON, MUNICIPALITY
OF SIRAWAI PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUND FOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority
(PFDA), a Fish Port in Barangay Macuyon , Municipality of Sirawai in the Province of
Zamboanga del Norte.

SECTION 2. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall formulate
the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act

ECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
program the construction of the said fishport, 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 for its operations,

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

Approved.
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Seventeenth Congress

First Regular Session NOE X SERVICE

HOUSE BILL No,8416

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the San Fernando Pinamunghan Provincial Road
from a Provincial Road to a National Road and to provide funds for its

improvement, repair and maintenance.

This existing provincial, San Fernando Pinamungahan Road starts at South
Poblacion of San Fernando, continuous and stretches to the town of
Pinamungahan, It serves as connecting access road to other adjacent barangay in
the mountain and hill lands. Constituents and inhabitants, various sectors of the

community be it on business, family and employment are all dependent on the use

of this particular access. It served as not only as Trade and business route but
likewise a passageways for personal and family convenience, simply because it
gave and easy entry and exit from San Fernando and Pinamungahan Town, vice-
versa. Farm crops and products from western towns are preferably travelled on this

route bound to Cebu City a from to market easy access.

The conversion of San Fernando and Pinamungahan Provincial Road to

National Road will certainly hasten access of motorist , vice-versa.

The passage of this Bill is of urgent concer primarily because of the large
number of riding public and stakeholders benefiting the same enjoying the use

therein.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill i

GERALY ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

First District, Cebu Province


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No8418

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN FERNANDO AND PINAMUNGAHAN
ROAD FROM A PROVINCIAL TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THREFOR.

Be it enacted by the Senate and the \House of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The San Fernando — Pinamungahan Road in the Municipality
of San Fernando is hereby converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction

and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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 Appropriators
Act,

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its official
publication in the official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general

circulation.

APPROVED:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVES
Republic of the Philippine

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hea 01 ta
Quezon City 7 EX
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS a

First Regular Session ides vast

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “

innie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is the lead government agency tasked to
manage naturai disasters occurring in Metropolitan Manila. When naturai caiamities take
place, MMDA should have the free hand, unhampered authority to exercise its mandate. In
this lifetime, God forbid, scientific studies predict that the West Valley Fault affecting the
entire Metro Manila, is ripe for a major movement causing what is popularly known as The
Big One. As a foresight, ipate the aftermath and the whole of the metropolis would
do well to do all the necessary preparations. One aspect of preparedness, which is in line
with MMDA’s Operation Yakai, ties in the pragmatic and actuai chores of saving lives after a
big tremor. And to enable MMDA to discharge its duty of saving the lives of many, all MMDA
operatives have to be authorized to commandeer any or all public or private vehicles and/or
heavy equipment machines in order to effectively carry out rescue and search operations
real time.

Hence, only in the event of such emergency should MMDA operatives,
blanche for purposes of saving lives.

given this cart

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.

INE CASTELO


Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

t Regular Session
House Bit no, 3004

~~ Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING ALL METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA)
OPERATIVES TO COMMANDEER ANY OR ALL PUBLIC OR PRIVATE VEHICLES
AND/OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MACHINES FOR PURPOSES OF SAVING LIVES DURING
THE OCCURRENCE OF EARTHQUAKES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shail be known as the "MMDA Emergency Carte Blanche
During Earthquake Cases Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. All MMDA operatives are hereby authorized to commander any or all public
les and/or heavy equipment machines for purposes of saving lives during the
occurrence of earthquakes.

SEC. 3. This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulat

Approved,
WGUSE IF RESENTATIVE
RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines oate, 18 AUG 2016

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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BILLS AND INDEX S~RVICE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 3442
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B, Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of Dr. Paulino J, Garcia Memorial
Research and Medical Center Extension Hospital in the Municipality of Talavera,
Province of Nueva Ecija, from fifty beds to one hundred beds.

Dr. Paulino J, Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center Extension
Hospital, or simply known as “PJG’, provide quality health care services to the
residents of the municipality and its neighboring areas.

PJG's bed capacity has previously been increased from ten beds to its current
fifty beds capacity by virtue of Republic Act No. 8527 enacted on February 14, 1998.
During that time, the municipality had a population of 85,797'. Eighteen years later,
PJG still has the same bed capacity, but the population has grown to 124,829, Hence,
the need to increase PJG's bed capacity in order to accommodate the growing number
of persons seeking medical care.

This legislative measure is consistent with our government's program to
improving the quality of life through promotion and implementation of universal health
care for its people.

Henceforth, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ELLITA B. SUANSING
4*' District, Nueva Edija

* 1995 NSO Census.
2 2015 NSO Census.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3142

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF DR. PAULINO J. GARCIA MEMORIAL
RESEARCH AND MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TALAVERA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA FROM FIFTY (50)
BEDS TO ONE HUNDRED (100) BEDS CAPACITY, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The bed capacity of the Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research
and Medical Research and Medical Center Extension Hospital in the Municipality of
Talavera, Province of Nueva Ecija, shall be increased from fifty (50) beds to one
hundred (100) beds capacity. Said extension hospital shall be under the full
administrative and technical supervision of the Department of Health.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act separate and distinct from
the budget of the Department of Health of the year following its enactment into law
and thereafter.

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

Approved,
HOUSE °F REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines Be IVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE] paved 1 SEP 2016
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION ISTRATION UNIT
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House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is essential for everyone. It is the level of education that helps
people earn respect and recognition. Education is an indispensable part of life
both personally and socially. However, the unequal standard of education is still
a major problem that needs to be solved.

When the people of a nation are educated, they would definitely carve
ways to be self-sufficient. An economically independent society is the stepping
stone to combined productivity that leads to economic growth of the nation.

The City of Valenzuela is one of the fast-growing economy and
development site in the National Capital Region, its population grows, and
therefore commensurate to the increase of population, an elementary school in
Barangay Ugong must be created and pursued in order to culminate a viable
educational program for the youth. Moreover, Barangay Ugong is one of the
populated Barangay in the second district of Valenzuela City therefore it needs
an elementary school.

As a result of the worthy purpose of this legislation, it is motivating that

this bill creating Antonio M. Serapio Elementary School in Valenzuela City be
approved, with the support of my colleagues.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought. = CG

RIC M. MARTINEZ


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

438
HOUSE BILL NO. 3438

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY UGONG CITY OF
VALENZUELA TO BE KNOWN AS ANTONIO M. SERAPIO ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, An elementary school in Barangay Ugong, City of
Valenzuela to be known as Antonio M. Serapio Elementary School.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Antonio M. Serapio
Elementary School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8885

Introduced by REP. EVE) 3. ESCUDERO.

<PLANATORY NOTE
This proposed measure was approved on Third Reading in the Fifteenth Congress.

Sharing the same view and belief of the bill's proponents in the House of
Representatives, the State declared policy of recognizing the vital role of the youth in nation
building is undeniably advanced and promoted. The bill’s passage is likewise in keeping with
the avowed duty of the State to inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs."

In view thereof, consideration and approval of this proposal is requested.

tee

“UDERO

* Section 13, Article Il, Constitution


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRES|
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRI
First Regular Session

3885
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP, EVELINA

;CUDERO.

AN ACT.
DECLARING THE SEVENTEENTH OF NOVEMBER OF EV
NATIONAL STUDENT LEADER’S DAY

ERY YEAR AS

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

SECTION I. This Act shall be known as the National Student Leader's Day Act,

SEC. 2. November 17 of every year is hereby declared as National Student Leader's
Day in the entire country to honor the efforts of student leaders of the past and to foster
student leadership and academic excellence among the students of the present.

SEC. 3. Pursuant to the observance of the National Student Leader's Day, an annual
ties shall be prepared and implemented with the National Youth
as the lead agency.

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In support thereof, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) shall facilitate and promote the commemoration of this day in all
public and private schools. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in coordination with
the NYC, the DepEd and the CHED, shall ensure the effective information dissemination of
this Act

EC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation:

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
HOUSE OF REPRESE! TIVES
Quezon City, Manila

EVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION.

House Bill No. 3807

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

Under Republic Act 7722, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is mandated to
promote quality education; take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to
all; and ensure and protect academic freedom for the continuing intellectual growth, the
advancement of learning and research, the development of responsible and effective leadership,
the education of high level professionals, and the enrichment of historical and cultural heritage.

Considering there are sixty (60) colleges and universities in Negros Occidental, twenty-
five (25) of which are in Bacolod City, a CHED office situated in Bacolod will allow a relative
large number of college students to easily avail of any academic grants that CHED may offer
Moreover, for purposes of graduation, its presence will expedite the processing of Special Orders
and other requirements pertinent to the taking of professional board exams and bar exams, not to
mention the reduction of the inevitable processing expenses.

Largely, easier access to various CHED services for the thousands of tertiary students,
teachers and the academe in general would mean a more effective and efficient educational
system

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

san

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONG Ss
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

3807

House Bill No,

Introduced by: Rep. GREC ASATAYA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) OFFICE IN
THE LONE DISTRICT OF BACOLOD CITY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

CTION 1, There shall be established a Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
office in Bacolod City

SECTION 2. The Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3, The Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall
immediately include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the CHED office in
Bacolod City; the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act,

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) day:
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of gener

after its publication in the
circulation.

APPROVED, penne, LD

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District, Bacolod City
~ i“ . SF REPRESENTATIVES:
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVes FRCCLIVED
Quezon City 06 SEP 2016

DATE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS“
First Regular Session ey

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HOUSE BILL NO. 350 4

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS.

ACT
AMENDING SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239 OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE “PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The right to travel is enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. As such,
Filipinos, not otherwise prohibited or restrained by law, may travel and move freely to
visit and work in other countries.

However, under Republic Act No. 8239 otherwise known as the “Philippine
Passport Act of 1996", the validity of the Philippine passport is only five (5) years.
This period seems to be too short for the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs),
travelers and tourists alike, that they are required to renew their passport before the
expiration of the period of validity of their respective passports, making this
requirement costly and cumbersome for the Filipinos.

This bill proposes to make the Philippine passport valid for ten (10) years. It is
aimed to better serve the Filipinos by streamlining the process and making the
passport validity longer, thereby allowing more time for Filipinos to enjoy the
unimpaired right to travel

In view of the foregoing, the prompt and timely passage of the proposal is

earnestly requested.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5
HOUSE BILL NO. 3508

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AMENDING SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239 OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE “PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996”

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

SECTION 1. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8239 otherwise known as the
“Philippine Passport Act of 1996" is hereby amended to read as follows:

SEC. 10. Validity. - Regular passports issued under this Act shall be
valid for a period of {five (5)] TEN (10) years: Provided, however, That
the issuing authority may limit the period of validity to less than [five
(5)] TEN (10) years; whenever in the national economic interest or
political stability of the country such restriction is necessary: Provided,
finally, That a new passport may be issued to replace one which
validity has expired, the old passport being returned to the holder after
cancellation.

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances letters or instructions,
rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,