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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador 8. Belaro, Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

“A rolling stone gathers no moss.” This is an old proverb credited to
Publilius Syrus to characterize someone who keeps moving and do not
take roots in one place. Sometimes we also hear that figure of speech,
‘jack of all trades, master of none.”

Both adages are often used to refer to our teachers who have failed
to specialize in any specific subject matter. At present, our primary and
secondary school teachers finish education degrees under specific fields of
specialization (e.g. mathematics, sciences, social sciences, etc.) and are
expected to pass the corresponding licensure examinations for teachers
(LET). The reality, however, is when they teach in schools and practice
their profession, they actually are expected to handle other subjects apart
from their major area of expertise. Perhaps due to the lack of qualified
teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) has somehow tolerated
this practice.

The result of course is that students do not get to maximize their
learning because the teachers handling the subjects are not experts in the
subject matter. This act seeks to address that dilemma in our educational
system.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4024

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
MANDATING SPECIALIZATION/EXPERTISE DEVELOPMENT OF
TEACHERS ALONG SUBJECTS TAUGHT

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Teacher Area
Specialization and Subject Matter Expertise Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.The State shall establish means to promote
quality education across the country.

SEC. 3. TheDepartment of Education (DepEd) shall form a group of
academic experts to study and recommend a policy that will mandate the
specialization and development of teachers as subject matter experts with
the end in view of allowing only teachers to handle subjects within their
areas of expertise.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 4123

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the city road Malinis Street traversing from
Malinis Street in Barangay Bagbaguin to Valenzuela-Caloocan Boundary in the
Second District, City of Valenzuela, into a national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been
established need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that
their purposes are fully served.

By converting Malinis Street road into a national road, it would transfer
the responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through the
Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
more important projects and programs of the city management.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality
of life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city
government to re-allocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in
furtherance of the same.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO, 4128

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING MALINIS STREET TRAVERSING FROM MALINIS STREET IN
BARANGAY BAGBAGUIN TO VALENZUELA-CALOOCAN BOUNDARY IN THE
SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF VALENZUELA, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Malinis Street traversing from Malinis Street in Barangay
Bagbaguin to Valenzuela-Caloocan Boundary in the Second District, City of
Valenzuela 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 Appropriation 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4288

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks for the establishment of Mt. Apo National High School in Barangay Sibulan,
Toril District, Davao City

The government aims to promote the right of all citizens to quality education pursuant to
Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, which states that:

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

Barangay Sibulan has an estimated total population of 3,432 whose major income is derived
from agricultural activities. Due to this meager source of income, few of the elementary graduates are
able to pursue their education to the next level. The distance of the nearest high schoo! from Barangay
Sibulan is 29 kilometers away in which transportation and other financial considerations are the major
difficulties of the students as well as parents. The creation of a public high school in Barangay Sibulan
will significantly and particularly address the problem faced by the people, who can barely afford the
expenses of sending their children to high schools located in downtown Davao City.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

HON! ALBERTO T. UNGAB


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.4288 _

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T, Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SIBULAN, TORIL
DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THI APO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a
national high school in Barangay Sibulan, Toril District, Davao City to be known as Mt. Apo National
High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Catigan National High School.

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to establish a “No Homework on Weekends Policy" for students.

While both schools and teachers must ensure that students are properly
educated and prepared for the eventual challenges of life, the latter must also
be allowed to live a normal life and be afforded some free time to enjoy with
family and friends.

This Act seeks to provide as much as possible and practicable ,a homework-
free weekend for our students so as to allow them the luxury of rest and free
time from the rigors of school during weekends.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4042

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NO-HOMEWORK POLICY FOR ALL ELEMENTARY AND HIGH
SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the " No Homework on

Weekends Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. All elementary and high schools in the country shall make sure that
their respective teachers shall not give any unreasonable homeworks and/or
assignments to their students to be done over the weekend.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall formulate the pertinent
rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,

inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

4138

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat and
Honorable Manuel Jose Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Road from Junction Vitali Maria Clara Lobregat National Highway
passing through Barangay Sibulao to Junction Tagasilay Maria Clara
Lobregat National highway is an alternative route which also leads to a
declared tourist destination, the Merloquet Falls in Zamboanga City.

The alternate route is a vital road in the road network of the City of
Zamboanga. Thus, it is necessary to convert the said road to a National Road

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

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Representative Representative
Zamboanga City, 1* District Zamboanga City,2"



Republic of the Philippines

House OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
138
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat and
Honorable Manuel Jose Dalipe

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION MARIA
CLARA LOBREGAT NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN BARANGAY VITALI
PASSING TO BARANGAY SIBULAO TO JUNCTION MARIA CLARA
LOBREGAT NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN BARANGAY TAGASILAY, ALL
IN ZAMBOANGA CITY 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 road stretching from Junction Maria Clara Lobregat
National Highway in Barangay Vitali passing to Barangay Sibulao to Junction
Maria Clara Lobregat National Highway in Barangay Tagasilay, all in the City

of Zamboanga is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4411

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that ‘the state shall protect
and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among
them. The World Health Organization (WHO) also affirms that “the enjoyment of the
highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human
being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social
condition. However, access to health care has become an issue of capacity to pay.

While the state remains struggling to provide free health care to its people,
legislation should be geared towards ways to lessen the cost of health care without
however compromising the right of hospitals and medical clinics to reasonable
profits

This bill seeks to strengthen the right of patients to buy drugs and medicines from
outside hospital and medical clinic pharmacy by requiring hospitals and medical
clinics to inform their patients of such right before the drug or medicine is
administered to the patient. The option will keep the patient on guard against
exorbitant prices of drugs and medicines in hospital and medical clinic pharmacy and
which are readily available in other pharmacies at much lower prices

Earnest approval of this bill is hereby requested

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ICHAGEL. ROMERO Ph.D


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Cily

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House ett No.4441

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero

AN ACT REQUIRING HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS TO INFORM
THEIR PATIENTS OF THEIR RIGHT TO BUY DRUGS AND MEDICINES FROM
OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CLINIC PHARMACY.

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

SECTION 1. All hospitals and medical clinics shall first inform their patients,
before any medicine is administered to them, that they have the option to buy the
needed drug and medicine from outside the hospital or medical clinic pharmacy.

SECTION 2. Any hospital or medical clinic which is found violating this act
shall be meted a fine in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php50,000.00) for the
first offense; One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,000.00) for the second
offense; and One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 150,000.00) for the third and
succeeding offenses.

SECTION 3. The Department of Health shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act

SECTION 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4429

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J, Abayon IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is an urgent need to provide protection and security to witnesses and resource
persons who attend legislative investigations conducted by the Congress of the Philippines, It is
our duty to provide for their safety and well-being who, unless protected, may not give us
evidence because of the fear of death,

Hence, the approval of this initiative is earnestly sought

mana TL BAYON IIL

Representative
AANGAT TAYO Party-list



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4429

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon IIL

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6981
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT PROV!
FOR A WITNESS PRO’
AND BENEFIT PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 4 of the Republic Act No. 6981 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 4. Wimess in Legislative Investigations. — In case of legislative investigations in
aid of legislation, THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES OR THE HOUSE OF
REPRES! IVES, AS THE CASE MAY BE, SHALL PROVIDE FOR A
SEPARATE “WITNESS PROTECTION, SECURITY AND BENEFIT
PROGRAM” FOR TH ESOUR PERSONS AND/OR WITNESSES. The
witness and/or resource persons, with his express consent, may be admitted into the
Program upon the recommendation of the legislative committee where his testimony is
needed when its judgement there is pressing necessity therefor, Provided, that such
recommendation is approved by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House
of Representatives, as the case may be.

THE SENATE OF PHILIPPINES OR THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AS THE CASE MAY BE, SHALL HAVE PRIMARY
JURISDICTION AS TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE PROGRAM. THE CONGRESS MAY REQUEST THE NECESSARY
ASSISTANCE FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU, OFF! OR ANY
OTHER EXECUTIVE AGENCY TO ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE PROGRAM.

HOWEVER, THE PROGRAM SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE SENATE
OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INDEPENDENT FROM ANY
OTHER DEPARTMENT, BUREAU, OFFICE, OR ANY OTHER EXECUTIVE
AGENCY WHEN IT IS APPARENT THAT THE INVESTIGATION MIGHT BE
PREJUDICED AND/OR WHEN THE SAFETY OF THE WITNESS MIGHT BE
JEOPARDIZED ESPECIALLY WHEN PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE INVOLVED.
CONGRESS WILL PROMULGATE ITS OWN RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROVISION.”

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


3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation whichever comes first

Approved,
Republie of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILLNO._4060

Introduced by Hon. ALLEN JESSE C. MANGAOANG:

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Cagaluan Provincial Road in. the
pality of Pasil, Province of Kalinga into a National Road

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‘The Cagaluan Provincial Road is a bypass road connecting two national
roads, the ‘Tabuk-Bontoc National Road and the Kalinga-Abra National Road. This
Road was already paved and being utilized for faster mobility of people, goods and
services to and from the City of Tabuk, Municipalities of Pasil and Balbalan and the
Province of Abra.

‘The conversion of said road into a national road will ensure its continuity
as a vital route to be properly maintained and improved by the National Government
under the Department of Public Works and Highways thereby securing economic
sustainability in the Province.

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

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AKLLEN JESSE C. MANGAOANG



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
17" CONGRESS,

FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House BiLLNo. 4060

Introduced by Hon. ALLEN J MANGAOANG

AN ACT CONVE) 2 CAGALUAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PASIL IN THE PROVINCE OF KALINGA, INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Be it enacted by the
Congress assembled;

nate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
SECTION 1. The Cagaluan Provincial Road in the Municipality of Pasil, Province of Kalinga
is hereby converted into a national road.
SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department 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 following the approval of this Act.

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

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

SE

‘TEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4427

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The AFP Modernization Act was established to undertake reforms in the management of
AFP personnel, among others. One of its main thrusts was to be able to orient members of the
AEP towards a people-oriented military service. While the existing undergraduate programs may
serve to implement most of the AFP’s task, the need to introduce a masteral studies program
appears to be the next logical step to be able to further develop the AFP’s skills. As a key player
in national development, the AFP must see to it that its members continually enrich themselves
both in training and academic skills, The proposed masteral program will foster an environment

set for higher learning and will train the younger officers to be effective military managers

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

amie ABAYON UL

Representative
AANGAT TAYO Party-list


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4427

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, BY GRANTING THE PHILIPPINE MILITARY
ACADEMY (PMA) TE OWER TO CONFER MASTERAL DEGREES UPON
OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP)

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

SECTION 1, Declaration of Policy. It is a policy of the State to give priority to education and to
establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relevant to the needs of the people and society

SECTION 2. Sub-paragraph (4), Section 58, Chapter 9, Subtitle II, Title VIII, Book 9 of
Executive Order no, 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 58. Organization xxx

(4) There shall be an Academic Board organized by the Chief of Staff, which shall
be composed of not more than fifteen (15) members selected from the officers of the
Academy upon recommendation of the Superintendent, The Board shall, in accordance
with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Chief of Staff, have the power to confer
baccalaureate degrees upon the cadets who satisfactorily complete the approved
UNDERGRADUATE course of study, AS WELL AS CONFER THE MASTERAL
DEGREES UPON OFFICERS OF AFP WHO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE THE
APPROVED GRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY.”

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause, All laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative orders, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in
the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4044

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a standard academic calendar for all levels of
education in the country.That way,classes shall start and end as much as
possible and practicable, for all our kindergarten,basic education and collegiate
levels.

Presently, schools are given the free hand to establish their own academic
calendars (i.e. opening and closing of classes, semestral and holiday breaks,
etc.). As such, families where there are more than one child studying could not
properly fix their schedules, especially when it involves the whole family (e.g.
planning of out-of-town trips), thereby, compromising the basic need of family
bonding and proper schedule planning.

This Act seeks to provide the necessary means in coming up with a standard
academic calendar for all schools, in all levels.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit no. 4044

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A STANDARD ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR ALL LEVELS IN ALL
SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the " Academic Calendar
Standardization Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. There shall be a standard academic calendar for all levels in all schools
in the country,such that as much as possible and practicable, classes would
start and end at the same time, and that vacation time shall be
synchronized,for all kindergarden ,basic education and collegiate levels of
education in the country.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) shall collaborate and formulate the pertinent rules and
regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.


SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS y oa i

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4253

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As tourism is a sunshine industry in our country, it needs all the support
the government can give for it to continue generating income for our economy.

One of the drawbacks of promoting tourism in our country is the lack of
appropriate infrastructure, specifically good roads and bridges leading to many
tourist destinations in the country.

This bill seeks to make our tourist spots accessible to everybody by
ensuring that all such tourist sites are connected, at the very least by an
accessible road or a bridge.

sal xno B. bi LARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

i
HOUSE BILL no.4253

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

AN ACT
GIVING ROAD ACCESS TO ALL TOURISM SITES IN THE
COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1,Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Tourism Sites
Accesibility Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2.Declaration of Policy. Tourism, being a proven income-generator, for
the economy deserves the support of the State.

SEC. 3.The Department of Public Works and Highways is mandated to ensure
the construction of roads and bridges leading to all tourism sites in the country.

SEC, 4.Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Department of Public
Works and Highways is mandated to formulate the rules and regulations
implementing this Act.

SEC. 5. The funds neccessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.


SEC. 6, All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

. 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit No. 4037

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to require telephone companies to give free P100 cellular
phone load to public elementary and high school teachers in the country.

Regarded as modern day heroes, our public schoo! teachers are given the
gargantuan task of properly educating and helping mold our children into law-
abiding and valuable members of our society.

Yet, despite this challenging mandate, their salaries and wages are not
enough to meet their basic needs.

One way of incentivizing our teachers is to lighten the burden of their
communication and cellular phone expenses. This is so as it is an accepted fact
that cellphones have become a basic part of our daily lives. Its daily use have
become quite extensive, thus, requiring significant expense.

Hopefully, this Act will help public school teachers cushion their cellphone
load expense.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4037

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro

AN ACT
REQUIRING TELEPHONE COMPANIES TO GIVE FREE P100 CELLULAR PHONE
LOAD TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE
COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Free Cellular Phone
Load For Teachers Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. All telephone companies operating in the country shall be required to
give a P 100 cellular phone load every month to all public elementary and high
school teachers in the country.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the National
Telecommunications Commission (NTC) are mandated to collaborate and shall
formulate the pertinent rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4, The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,

inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are, hereby, repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4038

Introduced by Representative Salvador B, Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the advent of information and communications technology,
delivery of instruction has been revolutionized. One can actually
undertake online learning from any part of the world. There is an
advantage to having available online system of education. However, there
are also reports of students and parents being victimized by bogus online
schools operating without permits from the government and not regulated
by the Department of Education (DepEd), Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA), and the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED). Some students complain that the quality of online
teaching is not standardized and do not allow them to learn sufficient
knowledge that will enable them to pass certification examinations (e.
Microsoft, CISCO, etc.) nor develop skills that they expected to acquire
for practical application to secure a job or get promoted from their
present job.

* This Act seeks to address the need for regulation and
standardization of online education and e-learning classes/courses

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4033

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
MANDATING THE REGULATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF
ONLINE EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING CLASSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Online
Education and E-Learning Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.The State shall establish means to promote
quality ICT-based education

SEC. 3. TheCommission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA, and the Department of
Education (DepEd) together with the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) and Department of Information and Communications
Technology (DICT) shall be mandated to establish standards and
regulatory guidelines pertaining to offering of online education and e-
learning classes/courses.

SEC, 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4433

Introduced by Representative HARLIN NEIL J, ABAYON IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many taxi drivers do not allow commuters to ride on their taxis if the places of
destination are not their liking. This bill seeks to encourage taxi drivers to honor the law and bear
always in mind that the contract of carriage and the obligation of common carriers is at all times

vested with public interest

Immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

AANGAT TAYO Party-list


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4433
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J, Abayon III

AN ACT
PENALIZING THE CHARGING OF TAXI FARES WHICH ARE HIGHER THAN THE
OFFICIAL RATES, THE FAILURE TO USE THE TAXI METERS, OR THE REFUSAL.
TO CARRY TAXI PASSENGERS, WITHOUT CAUSE, TO THEIR PLACES OF
DESTINATION.

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

SECTION 1, Any person who charges taxi fares which are higher than the official rates, or who
does not use the taxi meter system in charging a passenger his fare, or who, without valid cause,
refuses or does not carry or bring any person to his place of destination shall, after due process,
be penalized with a fine of not less than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) but not more than Ten
Thousand Pesos (P10,000,00) and shall be suspended from driving for a period not less than one
(1) year but not more than five (5) years. Any subsequent violation of the foregoing acts shall be
penalized with a permanent disqualification of the offender from driving a common carrier

SECTION 2. (a) The common carrier or operator of the vehicle violating Section 1 hereof shall
be penalized with a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than
‘Twenty Thousand Pesos(P20,000.00). (b) The vehicle involved in the violation under Section 1
hereof shall be impounded and be in the custody of the appropriate government agency which
has the authority to license common carriers for a period of not less than one (1) month but not
more than six (6) months.

SECTION 3. The investigation or hearing of any complaint under this Act shall be summary in
nature and without regard to technicalities of law or procedure, all in the interest of due process:
Provided, that the operator or common carrier shall be duly notified of the same

SECTION 4. The liability under this Act shall be independent from, and be without prejudice to,
any liability under other laws.

SECTION 5. The Secretary of Transportation and Telecommunications is hereby authorized to
promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SECTION 6. 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, whichever comes
earlier.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4409

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. ELEANOR C. BULUT-BEGTANG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Buluan-Banban-Daga-Puguin-Sacpil Road in the Province of
Apayao into a national road.

This Provincial Road links the Province of Apayao to the Province of Kalinga, and thereafter the
Province of Abra. It is a 25.5 kilometer road reckoning at a junction of Abbut-Conner national
road at Barangay Buluan of Conner, Apayao and passes through barangays Banban-Daga-
Puguin-Sacpil all of Conner, Apayao then exits to Barangay Taggay of the Municipality of
Pinukpuk, Province of Kalinga. The road provides the shortest access between the Municipality
of Kabugao and the City of Tabuk which are the provincial capitals of Apayao and Kalinga
Provinces respectively.

Buluan-Banban-Daga-Puguin-Sacpil provincial road is an all-weather road which provides access
to key economic activities such as agriculture, trade, tourism and local industries. It serves large
productive lands planted with rice, corn and high value crops like lanzones and rambutan.
Transport of goods and people between Apayao,Kalinga and Cagayan has seen marked growth
in the past years due to the improvements on the road undertaken by the Provincial
Government of Apayao. More than 3 kilometers of the road has been upgraded to meet
national road standards. The cost of maintaining the said road however requires more funds
which the Provincial Government cannot provide given its meager sources.

With the proposed road conversion, the DPWH will realize one of its priority goals in building
connectivity towards regional integration, in this case an East-West Lateral route connecting
Apayao, Kalinga and Abra as well as locos and Cagayan on both ends. The conversion will
likewise directly impact on economic activities with the improved access to productive
agricultural lands, commerce and trade between Provinces, and travel and tourism.

The approval of this Bill is thus earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo, 4409

Introduced by REP. ELEANOR C. BULUT-BEGTANG

“AN ACT CONVERTING THE BULUAN-BANBAN-DAGA-PUGUIN-SACPIL PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF APAYAO 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 Buluan-Banban-Daga-Puguin-Sacpil Road in the Province of
Apayao is hereby converted and classified as a national road under the direct
responsibility 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 Appropriations
Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4034

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In these modern times, persons with disabilities (PWDs) especially
those who have hearing and sight deficiencies already have a good
chance of acquiring quality education. It is unfortunate, however, that in
the Philippines much has to be desired in providing for the educational
needs of the deaf and the blind. In most cases, individual families of
persons with hearing and sight deficiencies are left on their own to scout
for a school and raise resources so that these physically-challenged
individuals can have access to quality education.

A number of talented students whose hearing and sight are
impaired have actually proven themselves and have excelled
academically. Roselle Rodriguez Ambubuyog, the first visually-impaired
Filipina to become summa cum laude at the Ateneo de Manila University
(ADMU), is one of the best examples. Michael Lopez and Ana Arce, both are
deaf-mute who have successfully proven themselves and graduated magna
cum laude at the De La Salle University- College of St. Benilde.

This Act seeks to address the need of establishing more schools for
the deaf and blind to enable more PWDs to have access to quality
education nationwide.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4034

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING SCHOOLS FOR DEAF AND BLIND

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “School for the
Deaf and Blind Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.The State shall establish means to promote
equal access to quality education for persons with disabilities (PWDs)
especially those who have hearing and sight impairment across the
country.

SEC. 3. TheDepartment of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED), in consultation with the Department of Health
(DOH) and the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital
(UP-PGH) are mandated to study the establishment of a National College
for the Deaf and Blind, The DepEd and CHED are likewise mandated to
identify regional academic centers that will be provided by the
Government with the enhanced capability of offering academic degrees
and training courses for the deaf and the blind

SEC, 4, The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.


SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Cit

17TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4019

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Panlayaan National High School in Sorsogon City which was converted into Panlayaan
Technical Vocational High School by administrative Act of Department of Education has grown to
an erroneous proportion with so many enrollees from different barangays and adjoining
municipalities. There is now more an urgent need to strengthen its operation as well as secure
funding for more and better educational facilities for the benefit of incoming students.

It is for this reason that the Panlayaan Technical Vocational High School be converted into
PANLAYAAN NATIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL in Sorsogon City, Province of Sorsogon.

Approval of this Bill is earnestly requested.

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EVELINA G, ESCUDERO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

17TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse Bit No, 4019

Introduced by REP. EV

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PANLAYAAN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY PANLAYAAN, SORSOGON CITY INTO PANLAYAAN NATIONAL
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN SORSOGON CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Panlayaan Technical Vocational School in barangay Panlayaan, Sorsogon
City is hereby converted into a national vocational school to be known as the Panlayaan National
Vocational school in Barangay Panlayaan, Sorsogon City.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education (DepEd) and Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) shall issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
‘out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Panlayaan Technical Vocational
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Panlayaan National Vocational School,

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4163

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO D, PACQUIAO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the NHW Jct. Malandag-Datal Batong, Malungon ~ Boundary
Miasong, Tupi Provincial Road into a national secondary road.

This road stretches from Barangay Malandag and traverses Barangay Datal Batong in
the Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani, then connects to Barangay Miasong in the
Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato, It therefore serves as a crucial link between the two
provinces. If converted, the usefulness of the road will be enhanced, thereby providing further
stimulus to the burgeoning agro-industrial activity in the surrounding areas. ‘The convenience
and safety of the commuting public will also be assured,

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

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CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES)
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRES

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BY REPRESENTATIVE ROGELIO D, PACQUIAO.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE NHW JCT, MALANDAG-DATAL BATONG, MALUNGON
~ BOUNDARY MIASONG, TUPI PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL
SECONDARY ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The NHW Jet. Malandag-Datal Batong, Malungon ~ Boundary
Miasong, Tupi Provincial Road is hereby converted into a national secondary road.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
tules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,