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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

872
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Ma. Victoria V. Umali
Representative, A TEACHER Party-list

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public school teachers often brave rain or shine just to be present in
their respective classes. In rural areas, they also have to walk mountains
and hills aside from facing harsh and extreme weather conditions in their
daily trip to work.

These circumstances make public school teachers more vulnerable to
different types of illnesses. Consequently, medical expenses will bite into
their meager income. The bottom line, health of public school teachers is
seriously compromised which will also compromise the health of their
students.

Neglecting their need for medical allowance will also result in the
neglect for the health of both teachers and their students.

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

PN
HON. MA. VICTORIA V. UMALI


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., 872

Introduced by Hon. Ma. Victoria V. Umali
Representative, A TEACHER Party-list

AN ACT
PROVIDING MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

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

SECTION 1. A medical allowance amounting three thousand pesos
(P3,000.00) per month is hereby provided for public school teachers of basic and
higher education nationwide including those who are teaching in the alternative
learning system of the Department of Education.

The amount provided as medical allowance for public school teachers under
this section shall be subject to regular adjustment every five (5) years. The extent of
the adjustment shall be determined by the agency concerned with the implementation

of this Act in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be included in the annual budget of the Department of Education, State Universities

and Colleges

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of

Education, State Universities and Colleges shall issue their corresponding rules and


SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws or parts of any law, orders, rules,
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or

amended accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No._0575

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) OFFICE
IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
office in Bacolod City.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall
immediately include in the Department's programs the operationalization of the PRC office in
Bacolod City; the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED,


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No,_9575

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is tasked to implement and enforce
policies on the licensing of various occupations and professions under its jurisdiction. Truth to
tell, this duty can only be fully implemented with the most efficient and effective way possible.

The population of Negros Island Region (NIR) as of August 1, 2015 is 4,414,131, based
on the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN 2015). It is higher by 219,606 compared with the
population of 4.19 million in 2010. Of the two provinces comprising the region, Negros
Occidental, including Bacolod City, has the bigger population with 3.1 million as compared to
Negros Oriental which posted a population of 1.35 million. Hence, the greater number of
graduates and licensing applicants, who are expected to apply for or to update their professional
licenses, come from this point of the region.

Considering the vital function of the Professional Regulation Commission and the
welfare of all professional licensing applicants and holders, it is more than imperative to
establish an office of the Commission in Bacolod City. This will expedite the processing of
licensing applications for the people and also lessen the burden of expense and extra work for the
applicants and the employees of the PRC regional office, respectively.

Ithas been a loud clamor from our people for the permanent presence of the PRC in such
a strategic location like Bacolod City.

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

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District, Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 971

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital is an essential health care provider of Southern
Leyte residents. However, its facilities and fund for operation and maintenance could be barely
cope with the demands of its patients.

Integrating the Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital into the Eastern Visayas Regional
Medical Center could enhance the capability of the said hospital.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

OZ om

ROGER G. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. svi

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
INTEGRATING THE SOUTHERN LEYTE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL INTO THE
EASTERN VISAYAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SYSTEM

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

SECTION 1. The Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital is hereby integrated into the
Easter Visayas Regional Medical Center System. For this purpose of this Act, the Souther
Leyte Provincial Hospital shall be considered as a satellite hospital of the Eastern Visayas

Regional Medical Center System.


SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the operation and maintenance of Southern Leyte
Provincial Hospital as a satellite hospital shall be included in the annual budget of the Eastern
Visayas Regional Medical Center System

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 426

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 11 Article XIII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, “The State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the
people at affordable cost...”

While there are several private hospitals in Cagayan de Oro City, many patients
could not afford to secure medical services from said hospitals.Many of them would go to the
government owned Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC). However, there is now an
overcrowding of patients in said hospital.

There is therefore a need for a satellite hospital in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro
City to be located at the center of the district which is Barangay Tablon. This will make
medical services available near my constituents and unclog the overcapacity of the NMMC.

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

s

RUFUS B. ROD} EZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 426

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIFTY (50)-BED DISTRICT SATELLITE HOSPITAL OF THE
NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER IN BARANGAY TABLON IN THE SECOND
DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE BARANGAY TABLON-
NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER DISTRICT SATELLITE HOSPITAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a fifty (50)-bed district satellite hospital of the
Northern Mindanao Medical Center in Barangay Tablon in the Second District of Cagayan
De Oro City, under the supervision of the Department of Health to be known as the
Barangay Tablon-Northern Mindanao Medical Center District Satellite Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health and/or his duly authorized representative, in consultation
and coordination with the concemed officials of the city government of Cagayan de Oro,
shall formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and regulations
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs
the operationalization of the Barangay Tablon-Northem Mindanao Medical Center District
Satellite Hospital, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. 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
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 9405

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay Grijalvo in the
Municipality of San Fernando to the Municipality of Bula (Pan Philippine Highway) all
within the Province of Camarines Sur, into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily, and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads

as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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LUIS R. UND fLRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2405

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING BARANGAY
GRIJALVO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FERNANDO AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BULA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Grijalvo in the
Municipality of San Fernando and the Municipality of Bula, Province of
Camarines Sur, consisting of fifteen kilometers and seven hundred
meters (15.7km), more or less, 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 provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

384

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Manuel “Way Kurat” E. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Compostela Valley Province was created out of the Province of Davao del Norte
by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470 which was enacted into law on January 30, 1998.
This was overwhelmingly ratified by the populace who wanted to chart their destiny as an
independent political subdivision during the plebiscite conducted on March 8 of the same
year

Every year since then, the province celebrates March 8 as its Foundation Day. It
has always been a significant date not only in commemorating the humble beginnings of
the province, but more so because the fateful day affords its political leadership and
residents the chance to rededicate themselves to Compostela Valley’s well-being and
development. The same coincides with the weeklong Bulawan Festival which showcases
the rich natural and'human resources, history and heritage of the Comvaleftos.

This proposal seeks to declare March 8 of every year as a special non-working
day in Compostela Valley Province in order to give its citizens the chance to organize
and stage appropriate ceremonies in honor of their foundation day.

Approval of the bill is respectfully sought.

MANUEL “WA KI MORA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

384

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Manu

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 8 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE

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

SECTION 1. March 8 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday
in Compostela Valley Province

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B, Rodriquez

House Bill No. 419 19
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act 10919 or the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Act
provided for the establishment of the University of Science and Technology of Southern
Philippines (USTSP). It is a state university established through the amalgamation of the
Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
Oriental and the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) in
Claveria, Misamis Oriental.

The law provides that the main campus of the USTSP shall be in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental.

At present, preparations are ongoing for the development of the University's 295.14-hectare
property in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental to become its main campus. The seat of the
administration of the USTSP shall also be located here together with a Science and
Technology Park. There is need to provide funding for the infrastructure development of the
Alubijid campus.

With this, USTSP’s mission to bring the world of work (industry) into the actual higher
education and training of students, to offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to maximize their
business potentials through a gamut of services from product conceptualization to
‘commercialization, and to contribute significantly to the National Development Goals of food
security and energy sufficiency through technology solutions shall be accomplished.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No, 429

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF ONE BILLION PESOS (PHP 1,000,000,000.00) TO
BE USED FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALUBIJID CAMPUS
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. The amount of One Billion Pesos (PHP 1,000,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated to be used for the infrastructure development of the 295. 14-hectare property of
the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTSP) located in
Alubijid, Misamis Oriental. This property shall be developed and improved to become the
main campus of the USTSP.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 0151
Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 9, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides: “The State shall, by
law, and for the common good, undertake, in cooperation with the private sector, a
continuing program of urban land reform and housing which will make available at
affordable cost decent housing and basic services to underprivileged and homeless
citizens in urban centers and resettlement areas. x x x”

Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, otherwise known as the “Urban Development
and Housing Act of 1992” was enacted primarily to uplift the conditions of the
underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and in resettlement areas by
making available to them decent housing at affordable cost, basic services, and
employment opportunities. Section 28 of RA 7279 provides for the situations when
eviction and demolition shall be allowed. Among others, eviction and demolition shall
be allowed “when there is a court order.”

This bill seeks to amend Section 28 (c) of RA No 7279 by emphasizing that the
“court order” referred to therein shall apply only to final and executory judgments.
Likewise, the proposed measure modifies said provision to the effect that no execution
pending appeal shall be granted or allowed by the courts in cases involving
underprivileged and homeless citizens who are beneficiaries under RA No. 7279. This
implies that these individuals have no money to pay appeal fees or the supersedeas
bond necessary to stay the execution of an ejectment case pending appeal. Hence, this
bill.

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



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

0151
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
ALLOWING THE ORDER OF EVICTION OR DEMOLITION BY THE
COURTS ONLY WHEN JUDGMENT BECOMES FINAL AND EXECUTORY
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER SEVENTY-
TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-NINE OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING ACT

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

SECTION 1. Paragraph (c) of Section 28 of Republic Act No. 7279 is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 28. Eviction and Demolition — Eviction or demolition as a
practice shall be discouraged. Eviction or demolition, however, may be
allowed under the following situations:

(a) x x x

XXX XXX XXX

“(c) When there is a court order for eviction and demolition [.]
BASED ON A FINAL AND EXECUTORY JUDGMENT:
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT, WHEN A JUDGMENT HAS BEEN
RENDERRED AND AN APPEAL HAS BEEN DULY PERFECTED

BUT A PARTY WHO IS AN UNDERPRIVILEGED AND


HOMELESS CITIZEN AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT FAILS TO FILE
SUFFICIENT BOND, THE SAME SHALL NOT BE A CAUSE FOR
COURTS TO ISSUE AN ORDER FOR EXECUTION OF
JUDGMENT.”

x x x
SEC. 2. 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
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

House Bill No. ea

Introduced by: Hon. Arnolfo ‘Arnie’ A. Teves, Jr.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, RA 10054, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS AN ACT MANDATING ALL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS TO WEAR
STANDARD PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS WHILE DRIVING
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend the mandatory provision of Section 3, RA 10054 to better
conform with the peculiar and uncharacteristic traffic situations and business
locations in the different cities and municipalities around the country.

Taking into account existing legislation on speed limits, undersigned suggests that
in boulevards, city and municipal streets and crowded streets with speed limits no
faster than 40kph, the use of standard protective motorcycle helmets be deemed
optional and not mandatory.

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

on

ARNOLFO A. TEVES, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. ety

Introduced by Rep. ARNOLFO A. TEVES, JR.

AN ACT PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3, RA 10054,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT MANDATING ALL MOTORCYCLE
RIDERS TO WEAR STANDARD PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
WHILE DRIVING AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10054, otherwise known as the
“An Act Mandating All Motorcycle Riders to Wear Standard Protective Motorcycle
Helmets While Driving and Providing Penalties Therefore” is hereby amended to read
as follows:

“Mandatory and Optional Use of Helmets. — All motorcycle riders,

including drivers and back Tides, shall_wear_standard protective
motorcycle te i i

“Standard protective motorcycle helmets are appropriate types of
helmets for motorcycle riders that comply with the specification issued by
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

“The DTI shall issue guidelines, which should include the
specifications regarding standard protective motorcycle helmets.”

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


SEC. 3. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act be
declared invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and
subsisting.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended,
repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Transitory Provision; Applicability to Pending Cases. — For cases
pending before the courts upon the effectivity of this Act where trial has already
started, the courts hearing such cases shall not lose jurisdiction over the same by
virtue of this Act.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in any two (2) newspapers
of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 0678

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Constancio Padilla National High School located in
San Jose City, Nueva Ecija to San Jose City National High School as a fitting reversion
to.its original name when it was converted into a national high school from a public
high school under the name of San Jose City High School by virtue of Batas Pambansa
Bilang No. 261 approved on November 13, 1982.

Pursuant to Department of Education Order No. 40, series of 2014 on the
“Establishment, Merging, Conversion, and Naming/Renaming of Public Schools, and
Separation of Public School Annexes in Basic Education” particularly under the topic
on“ |. Who May Name or Rename, XXX 1.b. No national road, school, hospital and
‘other national property can be named or renamed by a local government unit.”
Moreover, on “Il. What May Be Renamed, XXX 2. National roads, schools, bridges,
buildings, plazas and other structures can be renamed by the Office of the President
‘or the Congress of the Philippines.” Accordingly, renaming of Constancio Padilla
National High School to San Jose City National High School is sought by this
representation through this 18" Congress, since reversion to its original name is giving
credence to its conversion into a national high school from a public school which
resulted in profound changes in the lives of the community.

Support and approval for this proposed legislation are hereby earnestly sought.

ICAELA S. Vit ‘GO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__0678

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

AN ACT RENAMING CONSTANCIO PADILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN
JOSE CITY, NUEVA ECIJA TO SAN JOSE CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Renaming of Constancio Padilla National High School. The name
of Constancio Padilla National High School located in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija is
hereby changed to San Jose City National High School.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
4

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act 10919 or the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Act
provided for the establishment of the University of Science and Technology of Southern
Philippines (USTSP). It is a state university established through the amalgamation of the
Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis
Oriental and the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) in
Claveria, Misamis Oriental.
The law provides that the main campus of the USTSP shall be in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

At present, the University has satellite campuses in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Panaon and
Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental,

In order to achieve the mission of the University to bring the world of work (industry) into the
actual higher education and training of students, and in order to provide quality education to
more students, there is a need to further expand the University.

A satellite campus in Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City will further serve the youth of
the eastern part of the 2” District of Cagayan de Oro City.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFUS B. RODRI cz


\
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 424

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN
PHILIPPINES SATELLITE CAMPUS IN BARANGAY BALUBAL, CAGAYAN DE ORO
CITY, 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 a Satellite Campus of the University of Science
and Technology of Southem Philippines (USTSP) to be located in Barangay Balubal,
Cagayan de Oro City,

Sec 2. The USTSP Board is hereby authorized to find a suitable location in Barangay
Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City for the construction of the University of Science and
Technology of Southern Philippines Balubal Satellite Campus and to perform the necessary
tasks in order to acquire said property and construct the satellite campus.

Sec 3. The amount necessary for the purposes of this Act shall be appropriated in the
General Appropriations Act

Sec 4. Separability Clause. — Any part or provision of this Act shall be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

Sec 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, orders, memoranda or circulars
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official
Gazette or in any two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 730

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the BESAO, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE — TUBO, ABRA
ROAD, presently classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The Besao, Mountain Province - Tubo, Abra Road is a road stretch which starts
at the junction in Barangay Kin-way Passing through barangays Tamboan and
Dandanac, all in Besao, Mountain Province then passes through Barangay Patiacan of
Quirino, Ilocos Sur then exits at the municipality of Tubo, Abra.

The conversion of said road into a national road will benefit Mountain Province,
locos Sur and the province of Abra, linking the three provinces and improving trade and
commerce between and among the people therein. In addition, the conversion of the
said road will definitely contribute to the overall well-being of the three provinces as Luis
Hora Memorial Regional Hospital located at Abatan, Bauko, Mountain Province is the
nearest Level Ii hospital from the municipality of Tubo, Abra.

The conversion of said road into a national road will make access easier for the
farmers and traders from the nearby towns of Mountain Province, llocos Sur and Abra
to trade their produce and goods.

With the sustained maintenance of the road, the socio-economic amelioration of
the people using the same and the communities traversed by the said road will definitely
be enhanced.

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of t!

MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.730

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BESAO, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE —
TUBO, ABRA 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 Besao, Mountain Province — Tubo, Abra Road is
hereby converted and declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the Department's Program the improvement, repair and
maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to
the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued improvement and
maintenance of the National Road 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 newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 696

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The bill seeks to convert the city road, Lilac Street, traversing Barangay
Concepcion Des in the Second District, City of Marikina, into a national road.

Roads are the lifeblood of economic activities as they facilitate the efficient
transfer of goods and services. However, it is vital that the established roads are
properly maintained and repaired, when necessary, to assure that their purposes are
fully served.

Lilac Street serves a booming economic hub in Marikina City as it is now lined
up with restaurants and other industries. However, it must be properly maintained
and regularly repaired due to frequent flooding in the area. And although Lilac Street
has been fostering economic growth, the local government cannot shoulder the
amount required to maintain it as it must equally provide for the other needs of the
city.

By converting Lilac Street 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 health, education,
and social protection programs of the city.

‘The conversion of Lilac Street is thus earnestly sought so we can sustain the
progress so far made by the area as well as allow the city government to reallocate its
funds for other socio-economic programs. ne

LUZ A. QUIMBO
resentative
2nd District, Marikina City


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 696

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

AN ACT CONVERTING LILAC STREET TRAVERSING BARANGAY CONCEPCION
DOS IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Lilac Street traversing Barangay Concepcion Dos in the Second District,
City of Marikina is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 48

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

This legislation aims to institutionalize the coordination of related transport
industry agencies in the strict and orderly issuance of Certificate of Road Worthiness
of public conveyances. This representation deals not into the realm of wisdom of the
existing jurisdictions and functions of the existing agencies such as the LTFRB, LTO,
MMDA and other related agencies.

This bill aims to deter tragic vehicular accidents by increasing the coordination
between these agencies in ensuring the roadworthiness of our vehicles. This proposed
legislation also aims to help in providing a solution to the worsening traffic solution by
making it easier for the government to take vehicles that shouldn't be on the road off
the road. Vehicles beyond repair should not be taking up our precious road space.
This bill will allow the government to have one face in dealing with the many transport
issues besetting our country.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Br no, 648

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

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

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ mechanism
that shall institutionalize the issuance of Certificate of Roadworthiness to public
conveyances.

SECTION 2. The ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ in coordination with the Land
Transportation and Franchising Bureau (LTFRB), Land Transportation Authority (LTO),
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and other related agencies, shall
identify priority areas where the ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ shall be established.

SECTION 3. The ‘ONE STOP SHOP’ shall release the documentations
pertaining to the roadworthiness of the vehicles after determination and compliance
with the necessary requirements imposed by the transport agency concerned.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of the
provisions of this Act shall be charged against the appropriation of the LTFRB.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

387
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Ma. Lourdes T. Arroyo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of the
people and instill health consciousness among them.

Oral health is fundamental to overall health, well-being and quality of life. A healthy
mouth enables people to interact and socialize without embarassment and discomfort. Lack of
proper dental care may lead to tooth decay and gum diseases that weakens bodily defenses
leading to potentially more dangerous infections.

According to the Department of Health, Dental Caries (tooth decay) and Periodontal
Diseases (gum diseases) are the two most common oral health diseases affecting Filipinos.
87.4 % of Filipinos suffer from dental caries while 48.3 % have gum disease. Statistics
likewise reveals that 7 out of 10 Filipinos have never even been to a dentist.

The Philippine Dental Association has stated that dental care is the most neglected
aspect of health. It is a fact that most of the health programs implemented in the country deal
with illnesses but rarely involve dental care. Dental care missions are usually conducted in
rural areas by civic organizations and sometimes never reache far-flung rural areas.

As such, it is imperative to establish a dental unit in every rural health unit under the
Department of Health, as this bills seeks to propose. This is one way of helping Filipinos
secure dental health care.

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

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MA. LOURDES T. ARROYO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

House BILL No,__ 38?

Introduced by HON. MA. LOURDES T. ARROYO

AN ACT
CREATING A DENTAL UNIT IN EVERY RURAL HEALTH UNIT UNDER THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is the policy of the State to pursue the Primary
Health Care Approach in the delivery of health services and to undertake the appropriate
health human resources development for this policy as well as to promote preventive dental

healthcare in the rural areas.

SEC. 2. Creation of Dental Unit. - As part of the Primary Health Care Approach,
there is hereby created a dental unit in every rural health unit under the supervision of the
Department of Health.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations.-__ The Department of Health shall issue rules and

regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the purpose of the Act shall
be funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter, such amount as
may be necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Introduced by: REP. JOSEPH STEPHEN S. PADUANO-
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend section 13-A of the Republic Act 8291 otherwise known
as the GSIS Act of 1997 that sets the mandatory and optional retirement
age for government employees except those in the military and police service.

This proposed bill likewise intends to:

(1) alleviate the unemployment condition by creating additional jobs for
younger unemployed workers, and

(2) improve the quality of life by availing of retirement benefits at an earlier of
fifty six (56). Lowering the retirement age can be a viable solution to
unemployment while increasing and improving productivity of government
employees.

This would also help the economy by letting those retirees pursue their interests
which could lead to additional investments, travel or even becoming employers
who could open more opportunities to those jobless. People should also be able
to retire at a young enough age to enjoy good years of health and enjoy themselves
This proposed measure has been filed, favorably and acted upon by the
concerned Committee, approved by the House on Third and Final Reading,

and consequently transmitted to the Senate for its action during the 17th
Congress. It is again refiled this Congress hoping for its enactment into law.

In the light of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamest}y sought,

\TEPHEN S. PADUANO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__529

Introduced by: REP. JOSEPH STEPHEN S. PADUAN\

AN ACT
LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT
WORKERS FROM SIXTY (60) YEARS TO FIFTY SIX (56) YEARS AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF
1997.”

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

SECTION 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act No. 8291, otherwise known as “The Government
Service Insurance System Act of 1997”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SEC. 13-A — Condition for Entitlement — A member who retires from the service shall
be entitled to the retirement benefits enumerated in paragraph (a) of Section 13 hereof;
Provided, That SUCH MEMBER:

(1) he or she has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service;

“(2) he or she is at least fifty six (56) years of age at the time of retirement, or at least fifty-five
(55) years of age in the case of public school teachers; and

(3) he or she is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from permanent and total disability.”
SECTION 2- All laws, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and regulations or
provisions thereof which are inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 878

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

{f the country is to stand at par with the top medica! education destination in the
world that is Cuba, the first thing it needs to address is the doctor shortage. The
present doctor-population ratio of 1:33,000 is a far cry from the 1:1,000 in Cuba,
majority of whom are primary care physicians.

The Philippine Medical Association said there are 130,000 licensed physicians in the
country, but only 70,000 are active in the profession. A good number have actually
tumed to nursing and work as nurses overseas.

Reckoning this sad reality and to stem the considerable gap, there is now an urgent
need for a legislative fiat granting scholarship grants to qualified medical students.
For the most part, the success of a medical student depends on his ability to sustain
the financial aspect of his studies. Hence, to put in place a scholarship system in the
medical field is to ensure a higher success rate of producing more doctors in the
land.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _878

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN STATE UNIVERSITIES AND
COLLEGES TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1: This Act shall be known as the “The National Medical
Scholarship Act.”

SEC. 2. State universities and colleges shall hereby confer a full scholarship
grant to all incoming first year medical students who graduated as top ten of their
class and whose parents’ combined income is below economic standards.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the 2019 appropriations of the Commission on Higher Education.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of
this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least three newspapers of general circulation thirty (30) days upon its
approval.

Approved,