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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _ 5899

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay De Asis,
Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to be known as the De Asis National
High School.

Section I, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Kapatagan. The nearest
high school is approximately two kilometers away from Barangay De Asis. The
establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help decongest
other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide better
access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school education
by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO


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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 5898

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DE ASIS,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL
NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE DE ASIS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay De Asis, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del
Norte to be known as the De Asis National High School

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

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of

Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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

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

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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Introduced by Hon. Fernando V. Gonzal

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This proposed bill seeks to amend Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8439, otherwise
known as The Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and Other Science And
Technology Personnel in Government, by extending the services of a scientist who is due for
compulsory retirement for a maximum period of five (5) years, subject to certain conditions.

It is a well-known fact that even at the age of 65, scientists are still at the peak of the
mental capabilities. Hence, they are still very capable of working on scientific projects that
they had been working on prior to their retirement. By allowing a maximum of five-years
extension, a scientist will have been able to satisfactorily finish whatever projects needed to
be completed.

Compulsorily retiring them at that age will deprive the country and our people of the
knowledge, ideas, skills, and even leadership abilities that the scientist had acquired over the
years.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BillNo. 555

Introduced by Hon, Fernando V. Gonzalez

AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8439, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA
CARTA FOR SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY PERSONNEL IN GOVERNMENT, BY EXTENDING THE
SERVICES OF A SCIENTIST WHO IS DUE FOR COMPULSORY RETIREMENT
FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS

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

SECTION I. Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8439 is hereby amended by adding a
new paragraph that shall read as follows:

"THE SERVICES OF A SCIENTIST WHO IS DUE FOR COMPULSORY
RETIREMENT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF FIVE (5)
YEARS: PROVIDED, THAT THE RESEARCH PROJECT IS WITHIN THE PRIORITY
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DOST) AND IS IDENTIFIED AS STRATEGIC TO THE
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS CERTIFIED BY THE DOST SECRETARY;
PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE SCIENTIST IS STILL MENTALLY AND
PHYSICALLY FIT TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT THE
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SERVICES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL AT LEAST THREE (3) MONTHS PRIOR
TO THE DATE OF THE COMPULSORY RETIREMENT OF THE SCIENTIST."

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memoranda inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars and


SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City : ee
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS e
Second Regular Session EX

HOUSE BILL NO. _50 81

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Youth who have been adjudicated juvenile delinquents or juvenile offenders find it difficult to
secure jobs on account of the stigma they carry. Our moral society seems to attach a certain
letter-label to them that pejoratively characterizes them. But they do not have to work under
such critical and nit-picking circumstance. If the government undertakes to round them up
and exclusively provides them with job and vocational skills training, then they-would be
owered and have the opportunity to improve their lots and bled well with tite
mainstream society.

Hence, it behooves the national government to establish a pilot pi
vocational skills training to youth who have been adjudicated juvenif
offenders.

fram to provide job and
delinquents or juvenile

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._5081

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE JOB AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS
TRAINING TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS
OR JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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 “Job Opportunity for Juvenile
Delinquents Act of 2014.”

SEC. 2. There shall be established a pilot program to provide job and vocational
skills training to youth who have been adjudicated juvenile delinquents or juvenile offenders
in the Philippines.

SEC. 3. The establishment of such pilot program shall be determined and
undertaken by the Department of Labor and Employment in cooperation with the Department
of Social Welfare and Development.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the DOLE. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for the continued maintenance of the libraries shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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,
Republic of the Ph {
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | * Tork
Quezon City Kesitt
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS Sp

Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 5461

Introduced by REP. ARTHUR C. YAP and
REP. ERICO ARISTOTLE C. AUMENTADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert Bagumbayan, Pilar to Municipality of
Dagohoy, Bohol Provincial Road passing through Barangay Estaca, Pilar
and Barangays San Miguel and Caluasan, Dagohoy, Bohol into a national
road.

Pilar’s major industry is farming. The National Irrigation
Administration (NIA) is operating the Bohol Irrigation System 1 (BIS 1) in
Pilar, which is one of the major irrigation infrastructures in the Province of
Bohol. It is host to a KOIKA funded Rice Processing Center that will
benefit rice farmers within a 50-kilometer radius, equipped with five
mechanical dryers, multi-pass state-of-the-art milling facility with color
sorter, length grader and automatic bagger and can process 50 tons, or 1,000
bags, of palay daily for drying and 500 bags daily for milling. Pilar was also
awarded as “best in LGU Engagement” last 2006 by the Department of
Social Welfare and Development’s KALAHI-CIDSS Region 7.

Bagumbayan, Pilar-Dagohoy, Bohol Provincial Road is a major road
network linking the 2" and 3" Districts of the Province of Bohol and
therefore such conversion shall boost economic activities and maximize the
potential growth and progress of the whole province

In view-of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly sOught,

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ARTHUR C. YAP ERICO-ARISTOTL ‘ADO
Representative Representative


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No._5461

Introduced by REP. ARTHUR C, YAP and
REP. ERICO ARISTOTLE C. AUMENTADO

AN ACT CONVERTING BAGUMBAYAN, PILAR TO

MUNICIPALITY OF DAGOHOY, BOHOL PROVINCIAL

ROAD PASSING THROUGH BARANGAY ESTACA,

PILAR AND BARANGAYS SAN MIGUEL AND

CALUASAN, DAGOHOY, BOHOL 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 Bagumbayan, Pilar to Municipality of Dagohoy,
Bohol Provincial Road is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement
the provision of this Act,

SECTION 3. 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
Second Regular Session

5438

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. FRANCIS GERALD AGUINALDO ABAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The roots of the municipality of Rosario can be traced as far back to the 22™ of
October 1845, when the Spanish Governor General Narciso Claveria promulgated a
Decree for the establishment of a new town, now known as General Trias. Originally a
part of this town, Rosario was formally called Tejero, from the Spanish word “tejer’
which means “to weave’, for the main occupation of women was the weaving of fish
nets. The locality was also known as Salinas, from the Spanish word “sal” or salt, for the
making of salt was also one of the town's important industries. One year after the
founding of the Santissimo Rosario Parish, it became an independent municipality.
Rosario was finally named in honor of their patron saint, Our Lady of the Most Holy
Rosary on the year 1846,

Since 2007, the people of Rosario have been celebrating their founding
anniversary through a unified and recognized proclamation and promotion of the Holy
Rosary Parish Church and the famous tinapang Salinas.

This bill therefore seeks to declare October 22 of every year as a special non-
working holiday in Cavite City to enable its residents and local officials to fully
participate in the festivities prepared by the City Govemment in order to commemorate
the foundation of their municipality.

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

RANCIS GERALD AGUIN, ABAYA

Representative, First District, Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__9488

Introduced by: HON. FRANCIS GERALD AGUINALDO ABAYA

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF CAVITE
IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. October 22 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday
in the Municipality of Rosario, Province of Cavite in commemoration of its foundation
anniversary.

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

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NCIS GERALD AGUINALI BAYA
Representative, First District-Cavite
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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SIXTEENTH (16°) CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

5997 “SS

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to grant all senior citizens exemption from travel tax and
terminal fees at all airports and seaports on both domestic and international
travel.

Our senior citizens have spent the most productive years of their lives
working and contributing to the country's economy in general, and to the
development of their respective communities, in particular

We envision this bill to provide our senior citizens - most of whom live to
the ripe age of 70 or 80 years old -- the opportunity to travel and see all the
beautiful sights and historical landmarks in our country, as well as tourist
destinations abroad that they have not been able to visit due to financial
constraints.

This is a very timely incentive for them to travel and be our country's very
own tourism ambassadors ~ to enjoy traveling across the country and different
parts of the world while they are still strong and able, and to help promote ow
major tourist attractions such as the underground caves in Palawan, the
Chocolate Hills in Bohol, and the world-famous beaches of Boracay, to name/a
few,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16%) CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
997

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

“AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE “EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010”

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

SECTION ONE. Additional Provision to Section 4 of R.A. 9994 be read
as follows:

SECTION 4. PRIVILEGES FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS

“XXX,
“XXX

“(m)" Exemption from payment of travel tax and terminal fees at
airports and seaports on both domestic and international travel

SECTION TWO. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION THREE. This Act shall take effect immediately upon
approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5512

Introduced by Henry 8. Oaminal

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to designate February 21 of every year as the “Clarin Day”
and a special non-working holiday in the municipality.

The municipality of Clarin, 24 District of the province of Misamis
Occidental in Region X Northern Mindanao, a 4° class municipality comprising
of 29 barangays and considered the “suman” capital of the province, was
founded on February 21, 1921.

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Thus, in recognition of the men and women who pioneered the creation
of the Municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental, this bill proposes to set
February 21 as its non-working holiday to enable its residents and local
officials to participate in the festivities to commemorate its Foundation
Anniversary and reflect on their duties and responsibilities as people of Clarin.

In view of the foregoing, approval of thjé Sarnestly sought.

‘Approved.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 5512

Introduced by Representative Henry S. Oaminal

AN ACT
DECLARING FERUARY 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARIN, 2"? ISTRICT, PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS “CLARIN DAY”

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

SECTION 1. February 21 of every year is hereby declared a special
non-working holiday in the Municipality of Clarin, 2*¢ District, Province of
Misamis Occidental in commemoration of its Founding Anniversary to be

known as “Clarin Day”,

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__9545

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a country that is prone to natural disasters, it would be for
our benefit to create an environment that could mitigate the effects of
such disasters if it is not totally possible to prevent them. Awareness
on environmental protection is one way of doing it.

The landslide that claimed more than one thousand lives in
Guinsaugon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte on February 17, 2006
has remained a painful reminder to all of us and those that neglect
the destruction of the environment. Guinsaugon Eco-Adventure Park
has been created to promote awareness on the need to protect our
environment. Since environment protection is national concern, it is
only proper that Guinsaugon Eco-Adventure Park should be declared
as a national park.

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

DAMIAN \G. MERCADO



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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

5545

HOUSE BILL NO..

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING GUINSAUGON ECO-ADVENTURE PARK IN GUINSAUGON,
SAINT BERNARD, SOUTHERN LEYTE AS THE GUINSAUGON ECO.
ADVENTURE NATIONAL PARK

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

SECTION 1. The Guinsaugon Eco-Adventure Park located in
Guinsaugon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte is hereby declared to be

known as the Guinsaugon Eco-Adventure National Park.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general

circulation.

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

16% Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5435

Introduced by HON, RODRIGO A, ABELLANOSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

February 14 has traditionally been celebrated as a day of love. This bill
seeks to expand the definition of love from more than just romance, into celebrating
family love by declaring February 14 of every year as a special working holiday to
be known as the “National Family Day.”

Itis often, and quite aptly said, that the family is the nucleus of civilization. It is also
referred to as the basic unit of society. The kinds of relationship fostered and the
characteristics nurtured within a family are often reflected in larger societal units and this
effect is correspondingly magnified up to the largest societal unit. To demonstrate a point, a
community comprised of families that are economically stable, is also a community that is
such. Hence, strengthening the family unit may well be the key to a stronger nation.

‘The National Family Day shall celebrate the family unit's contributions to
nation-building and shall aim to remind Filipinos of its rights, capabilities, and
responsibilities.

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

Ga

RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA


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

16% Congress
Second Regular Session

5435

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON, RODRIGO A, ABELLANOSA

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 14 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL FAMILY DAY

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

Se

ion 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "National Family Day."

Section 2. To honor and to instill in our people the importance of nurturing the
most basic unit of the community, the family, the 14th of February of every year is
hereby declared as a special working holiday to be known as the “National Family
Day’.

Section 3. All government offices, private entities, and academic institutions are
enjoined to extend their full support through the conduct of programs and activities
to pay tribute to the family as the building block of a nation.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

‘Third Regular Session

53922

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the government to promote social legislation, Among the laws in
support of such policy is the retirement benefit of employees either coming from the private
or public sector.

In particular, Republic Act 8291 otherwise known as the Government Service
Insurance System Act of 1997 strictly provides a period of fifteen (15) years without
qualification to such period for a retiring public employee to accomplish and complete such
government service. Any shortage in a matter of few days or months deprives the
prospective retiree of his long awaited and rewarding retirement benefits, and to forestall
such harshness of the law needs compassionate consideration needing readjustments to the
said fifteen-year strict provision such that a shortage of six (6) months or a fraction thereof
immediately preceding the complete fifteen-year period shall be considered a completion of
the minimum fifteen-year requisite for retirement

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

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDI.
Lone District, Bacolod City



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5922

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN At
AMENDING SECTION 13 PARAGRAPH (B) OF REPUBLIC ACT 8291
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM.
ACT OF 1997 WHICH ALLOWS A FRACTION OF AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS OF
SERVICE AS ONE WHOLE YEAR AFTER FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF SERVICE
TO COMPLETE THE FIFTEEN (15) YEARS MINIMUM RE QUIREMENT IN THE
AVAILMENT OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFIT

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

SECTION 1. Section 13 paragraph (b) of the Republic Act 8291 is hereby amended
to read as follows:

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|ON 13, Retirement Benefits,
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"(b) Retirement shall be compulsory for an employce at sixty-five (65) years of age with at
least fifteen (15) years of service: Provided, That if he has less than fifteen (15) years of
service but more than fourteen years of service, a fraction of at least six (6) months of service
is considered as one whole year to complete the fifteen (15) years minimum requirement.

SEC. 2. All existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision 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 two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.9235

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare that National Holidays that fall on a Sunday shall be observed
on the immediately succeeding Monday. In principle, National Holidays observed on a
Sunday, which is essentially a holiday, lose their significance and meanin: account
of the special. days being subsumed under this day already declased“holiday by vi
of custom and tradition. Moreover, Filipino families keenly look fordard to these Nation:

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._9235

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MOVING THE OBSERVATION OF NATIONAL HOLIDAYS FALLING ON A SUNDAY ON TO
THE IMMEDIATELY SUCCEEDING MONDAY.

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby declared that in the event that a National Holiday falls on a
‘Sunday, such holiday shall be observed on the immediately succeeding Monday.

SEC. 2. 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5858

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL M. IWAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Hilaitan-Mani-ak — Trinidad Provincial Road of the City
of Guihulngan in the Province of Negros Oriental into a national road.

‘This provincial road network, which connects the road of Negros Oriental and Negros
Occidental through Barangay Macagahay, Alingasaw and Guinpa-an of the
Municipality of Moises Padilla, is essential to the growth and development not only of
the said local government unit of Guihulngan but also to the entire Negros Province —
Oriental and Occidental. However, due to some urgent needs which require
immediate funding as they will hamper the delivery of basic services to our people,
the maintenance and improvement of this vital infrastructure project had not been
given top priority, probably due as well to the lack of funds on the part of the
Provincial Government. This situation therefore calls for the turn-over of this road to
the national government by way of converting it into a national road for the great
benefit of the traveling public,

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

Z ;
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Representative
1" District, Negros Oriental



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

FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

Introduced by: REPRI

(NTATIVE MANUEL M. IWAY.

AN ACT
CONVERTING HILAITAN - MANI-AK - TRINIDAD PROVINCIAL ROAD
OF THE CITY OF GUIHULNGAN IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS
ORIENTAL INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Hilaitan - Mani-ak ~ Trinidad Provincial Road of the City

of Guihulngan in the Province of Negros Oriental is hereby converted into a national
road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is
hereby directed to implement this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No._ 5866

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The chronic occurrence of errors in textbooks is alarming as it is discouraging. For the most
part, elementary and high school students rely on their textbooks for information and
reference. Textbooks have become the main handbooks of students from which they cite
and quote articles of knowledge. The textbook is the authority upon which the students’
basic knowledge formation is built. However, if the textbook is replete with errors, be it
conceptual, ethical or grammatical in nature, then the student would be led astray. Instead
of being a potent learning aid, the textbook would even serve as a nefarious learning tool.
Young learners trained up with such erratic tools encode fallacious automatization of
knowledge in their schemata, and hence, are cerebrally conditioned to learn in the wrong
direction. am

Hence, there should be established a national textbook review board’primarily tasked wit
the review of all textbooks before publication in order to warrant authorship and publicatior
of such learning materials and with the end in view of purging corceptual, ethical, graphical
grammatical and practical errors therefrom.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__5866

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK REVIEW BOARD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 “National Textbook Review Board Act of
2015.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby created a National Textbook Review Board to undertake the
review of all textbooks for publication for use in all public schools,

SEC. 3. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the DepEd. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 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 OOFEB 2015
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Sixteenth Congress

Second Regular Session

HB No. 1419

Introduced by Honorable Antonio F, Lagdameo, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to mandate the use of middle name in all documents or
transactions where the name of the person is required.

Articles 364 to 380, Title XIII (Use of Surnames) of the Civil Code of the
Philippines, as amended by the Family Code, specifically provides for the use of
surnames by, among others, legitimate and legitimated children and married women.
Ordinarily, the full name of a person consists of a given name, a middle name which is
the last name of the mother and the surname, last name or family name. In all cases,
however, a person is not required to include a middle name in the full name of a
person. Middle names are usually expressed only in initials.

This bill aims to make use of the middle name in identifying a person. The
middle name immediately establishes the parentage or lineage of a person. Requiring
the use of the middle name in all official transactions and documents lessens the
opportunity to hide a person’s true identity.

Our name symbolizes our honor and integrity. Once our name is destroyed or
tarnished it may be equivalent to loss of life. The inclusion of the family name of a
mother who is usually the closest to a person’s heart will encourage and motivate our
citizens to care for and defend their dear name.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is - recommen

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HBNo.__5419

Introduced by Honorable Antonio F. Lagdameo, Jr.

AN ACT
MANDATING THE USE OF THE MIDDLENAME IN ALL DOCUMENTS
OR TRANSACTIONS WHERE THE NAME OF THE PERSON IS REQUIRED

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

Section 1. Every person shall use a middle name in all documents or transactions
where the name of a person is required. The middle name is the maiden name of the
mother, as registered in the Certificate of live birth subject to the following exceptions:
a) In the case of an adopted child, the middle name shall be decided upon by the
adopter following the legal adoption; and
b) In case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother or the person who has
custody of the child shall choose the middle name of the child.

Section 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other issuances, or parts
thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified

accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF RERRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

5369

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. MA, VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare January 23 of every year as a special non-working holiday in
the whole province of Bulacan as it marks the commeration of the anniversary of the
inaguration of the First Philippine Republic which took place at the historic Barasoain
Church in Malolos, Bulacan on January 23, 1899.

Our beliefs and aspirations as a nation united in the pursuit for life, liberty, and
enjoyment of the benefits of our democracy is encapsulated by our rich and noble history. It
is but fitting and proper that the people of the province of Bulacan be given full opportunity
to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.

Approval therefore is earnestly sought.

MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

5369

H.B. NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO-

AN ACT
DECLARING JANUARY 23 OF EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY FOR THE WHOLE PROVINCE OF BULACAN,

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

SECTION I. January 23 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the whole province of Bulacan.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in any
newspaper of general circulation.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5939

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Tt is a perceived practice that members of the House of
Representative’s rename roads to thank benefactors and recognize family
members.

‘There have been roads named after Filipinos who have contributed
much to Philippine history and culture, that have been changed without
second thought.

This Act aims to protect the importance of history and the impact $f
Filipinos on our society, and to keep them remembered for future generatiops.

We aim for its approval.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

539993

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

PROHIBITING THE RENAMING: Or ROADS ALREADY NAMED AFTER
HISTORICAL FUPINOS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION ONE. Declaration of Principles. ~ It is hereby declared a
policy of the State to recognize Filipinos who have contributed much to our

country’s culture and development, and to keep their memory enshrined for

future generations.

SEC 2. Prohibition of Renaming Roads. ~ No road already named after a
Filipino who has contributed to Philippine culture and history can be

renamed.


SEC 3. Liability and Accountability. - The following persons are liable
under this Act: Any person, whether natural or juridical, who initiates, causes
or approves the renaming of a road;

SEC 4, Separability Clause - If any provisions of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected

thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees,
including rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or

modified accordingly.

SEC 6. Effectivity Clause ~ This Act shall take effect (15) days following
its publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) national newspaper of

national circulation.

Approved,
Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5457

Introduced by Honorable Peter “Sr. Pedro” M. Unabia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road connecting the Balingoan
Road in the Municipality of Balingoan and the Claveria Road in the
Municipality of Claveria both in the Province of Misamis Oriental also
commonly known as the Claveria-Balingoan Bypass Road, into a national road.

Roads play a very important role in the socio economic development of
the country. A road network should be efficient to maximize its economic and
social benefits. Thus, there is a need to make all roads accessible and in good
condition at all times to hasten the mobility of the people and to accelerate
economic growth in the communities.

At present, the Balingoan and the Claveria road known as the Claveria-
Balingoan Bypass Road has deteriorated into a rough road due to the absence of
maintenance and repair. In effect, these roads hamper the flow of economic
activity and restrain the accessibility of goods and services to the area. The
proposed conversion of the existing provincial road into a national road will
greatly stimulate and promote economic development of various barangays
traversed by the road network. This will reduce traffic congestion due to trucks
plying the Butuan-Tligan-Cagayan Road as they will take the alternative route
from Cagayan de Oro City going to Gingoog City and Butuan City and vice-
versa. This will also help in the promotion of tourism, assure expeditious
delivery of basic services and provide increased agricultural activity in the
locality and neighboring barangays.


Further, the proposed national road will spur business and financial
movements that will help realize the vision of Northem Mindanao to be the
leading agro-industrial area and commercial center of the Philippines within the
context of sustainable development and equitable utilization of its resources.

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

” M. UNABIA



Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HouSE BILL No,__5457

Introduced by Honorable Peter “Sr. Pedro” M. Unabia

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE
BALINGOAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALINGOAN AND
THE CLAVERIA ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
CLAVERIA-BALINGOAN BYPASS ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Balingoan Road in the
Municipality of Balingoan and the Claveria Road in the Municipality of
Claveria in the Province of Misamis Oriental also known as the Claveria-
Balingoan Bypass Road, is converted into a national road.

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.


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

3 Approved,
04 FEB 2015
PM

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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5403

Introduced by Honorable Francisco A. Calalay, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to mandate the Philippine Health Insurance
Corporation (Philhealth) to increase the dialysis treatment coverage of
members of the National Health Insurance Program to ninety sessions per
year.

Dialysis is a process by which dissolved substances are removed
from the body of a patient by diffusion from one fluid compartment to
another across a semi-permeable membrane. This process is necessary
for persons whose kidneys are not able to adequately filter the blood.
Patients with kidney failure have a chance to live a productive life when
they are able to undergo continuous dialysis treatment as prescribed by
physicians.

It must be noted that end stage renal failure is a common disease
among Filipinos. The cost of dialysis treatment and medicines for this
illness is expensive such that most patients could no longer afford to
undergo continuous dialysis treatment due to their incapacity to pay the
costs. To ease the financial burden of patients suffering from any illness,
including end stage renal failure, our government had provided financial
assistance for their health needs through Philhealth.


Presently, under Philhealth Circular No. 6, Series of 2006, the dialysis
treatment coverage is only limited to 45 days. The circular, with the subject
“Philhealth Benefits for Dialysis,” states in part:

XXX

3. The rule on 45-day allowance per year applies to dialysis
benefits, and for this reason, benefits availment including
dialysis for each member/patient shall not exceed forty-five (45)
days in a year.

XXX XXX XXX.

In view of the foregoing, there is a real need to increase the present
coverage of Philhealth for dialysis treatment from the existing 45-day
allowance to 90-day allowance per year. This proposal will surely lessen
the financial burden of Filipinos undergoing continuous dialysis.

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.



Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HouSEBILLNo,__5403

Introduced by Honorable Francisco A. Calalay, Jr.

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION
TO INCREASE THE DIALYSIS TREATMENT COVERAGE OF
MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO
NINETY SESSIONS PER YEAR

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

SECTION 1. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
(Philhealth) shall provide coverage for dialysis treatment of members of the
National Health Insurance Program up to ninety (90) sessions per year.

SEC. 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the
President of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation shall, in
coordination with the Secretary of Health, issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. 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,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. No, 0939

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Congress recently enacted the mandatory Philhealth Coverage for Senior
Citizens, With the new law, all senior citizens in the country shall be given access
to health care through the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation

Another vulnerable sector that needs health protection are Persons with
Disabilities (PWDs). The 2010 Census on Population and Housing estimates that
around 16 per thousand Filipinos have disability. With our current population of
100 Miillion, that translates to about 1.6 M Filipinos living with a disability

According to the World Health Organization, people with disabilities,
though having the same health needs as non-disabled people, have less access
to health care services and therefore experience unmet health care needs.
Evidence also suggests that people with disabilities face barriers in accessing the
health and rehabilitation services they need in many settings. This should not be
the case.

The bill therefore mandates the mandatory coverage of all registered
PWDs to allow them access to health care if and when necessary.

PWDs deserve our all-out support to help alleviate their conditions.
Therefore, early passage of this bill is being requested.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H. No. 5939 __

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE
FOR ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS), AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO.
9442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLE
PERSONS", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Title Two, Chapter 8, Section 32, of Republic Act No. 7727, as
amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“CHAPTER 8. Other Privileges and Incentives”

“SEC. 32, Persons with disability shall be entitled to the following:

"(k) xxx

“(I) Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage

“All Persons with Disability shall be covered by the national health insurance
program of PhilHealth. Funds necessary to ensure the enrollment of all PWDs
not currently covered by any existing category shall be sourced from the National
Health Insurance Fund of PhilHealth from proceeds of Republic Act No. 10351, in
accordance with the pertinent laws and regulations.

Xxx’


SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) - The Department of Health
and the Department of Social Welfare and Development shall come up with the

IRR, within three (3) months after the law's effectivity.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby

repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4 Effectivity.- 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 z D
Quezon City, Metro Manila (2 oo -o2 oct 2014

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Sixteenth Congress

First Regular Session €
5131 Ne

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to convert the provincial road from the national highway to
Barangay Bagong Sikat Center located in the Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, into a
national road. The town of Narra is a first-class municipality and has a population of 65,264
according to the 2010 census conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Barangay Bagong Sikat is one of the barangays in the municipality which is located far
from the town center. While some barangays in Narra have developed modem urban structures,
Barangay Bagong Sikat remains a rural area. Although lacking of up-to-date statistics of its
inhabitants, the last record of the barangay’s population is as of 2007, which accounts for 1,610
residents.

The provincial road from the national highway to Barangay Bagong Sikat Center is a
rugged road, connected to Barangay Elvita, Barangay Tariticn and Barangay Malatgao, all in Narra,
Palawan with both sides having a beautiful view of the town’s towering mountains and green fields.
This road is the only entrance and exit routes for the inhabitants of the area,

The conversion of this provincial road into a national road would immensely benefit the
people of Barangay Bagong Sikat and the Municipality of Narra, since this is the only way they can
go in and out of the vici ikewise, the conversion will provide bigger budget for the repair and
maintenance of said road.

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

FRE!

Representativd, 2™ District of Palawan


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

pinino,__ 9181

HOU:

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F, Abueg

AN ACT.
CONVE |G THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO
BARANGAY BAGONG SIKAT CENTER, MUNICIPALITY OF NARRA, PROVIN
OF PALAWAN, 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 provincial road from the national highway to Barangay Bagong
Sikat Center, Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, 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.

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,