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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ YS

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

San Isidro to Magatas road is located in an area in Sogod, Southern
Leyte which is more frequently visited by heavy rains. Its present condition
is vulnerable to damaged making it virtually impassable during heavy
downpour. If left unpaved with concrete, the said road will be rendered
useless as motorist could not access the said road more often than not. This
current condition of the road herein sought to be paved has seriously

affected the economic growth of the nearby villages.

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

sought.

b R GAVIOLA MERCADO


1

Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__OL |

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

“AN ACT MANDATING THE CONCRETE PAVING OF SAN ISIDRO TO
MAGATAS ROAD IN SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE”

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

SECTION 1.Concreting. - It is hereby mandated that the road stretching from
Barangay San Isidro to Barangay Magatas, Sogod, Southern Leyte shall be paved

with concrete by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works
and Highways shall determine the cost of the concreting of San Isidro to Magatas
road in Sogod, Southern Leyte and shall include in its annual department budget the
said cost for it to be included in the General Appropriations Act following the year of

approval of this Act

SECTION 3. 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, Metro Manila <

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. _§5'74

Introduced by : Cong. George P. Arnaiz

EXPLANATORY

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a
speedy trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition
of their eases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.”

we Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time,

Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in
the resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily aan
7

4
In view of the foregoing provisions, the approvatof this ill is eamestly
recommended.

EP. ARNAIZ
tative
ict, Oriental Negros


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

Fifteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House BiLLNo, 6974

Introduced by : Cong. George P. Arnaiz

AN ACT

IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CIT
BAIS, PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL, FURTHER AMENDING
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN A‘
JUDICIARY REORGAN! ION ACT OF 1980", AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS REFOR

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

SECTION L. One (1) additional Regional 1 Court branches for Bais City,
Negros Oriental, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region.

“TION 2. The Supreme Court shall a
for the newly created branch.

sign the respective branch number

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's
program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known
he Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,"as amended, as well as other
provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified
and/or further amended.

as

SECTION 5.
completion of its publica
circulation,

vity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6814

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is an unwritten law in the conduct of men and women who work in the
government bureaucracy, which though rules may not have been formally laid down,
may just as effectively govern the general state of affairs in relation to the duties and
responsibilities they are expected to perform as civil servants.

Since public employees are expected to manifest proper conduct during office
hours, it is incumbent upon every employee or official to refrain from acts that would
make them susceptible or vulnerable to get out of control. A good example of this is
when there is a prevailing leniency for those who indulge in drinking liquor or other
intoxicating beverage while in the performance of official function.

This act is inimical to civil service in that it tends to-bush employees or officials
indulging in this improper vice or behavior to get drunk 4r otherwise intoXicated as to
react or even cause violence upon others.

It is prescribed upon every public servant to abifle by proper conduct af alll times,
hence this submission effectively now prohibits drinking in government offices or similar
premises within the concemed government agency.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6814

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING PROPER CONDUCT IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES THEREBY
PROHIBITING DRINKING OF LIQUOR OR SIMILAR INTOXICATING BEVERAGE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

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

SECTION 1. This bill shall be known as the “No Drinking of Liquor or Other
intoxicating Beverage Act of 2013”.

SEC. 2. The Philippine Civil Service prescribes standard forms of human
behavior and therefore, the drinking of liquor or similar intoxicating beverage is in
violation of this universal prescription.

SEC. 3. Under this Act, it shall be prohibited to drink liquor or similar intoxicating
beverage in any government office or other such premises within the physical boundary
or location of the concerned government agency.

SEC. 4. The Civil Service Commission and the Department of Labor and
Employment shall issue rules, regulations, and guidelines to effectively implement the
provision of this Act.

Approved,
26SEP 2012

Republic of the Philippines 3.00 PM
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 6606

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
AMENDING THE REVISED PENAL CODE PENALIZING THE ROBBERY OF
CEMETERY ARTICLES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The desecration of our dearly departed comes in many forms. One form
is grave robbery which has always been a perennial problem especially in a
culture as rich as ours. In Philippine society, we have always paid our respects
to our dead. More often than not, we adorn many gifts in their final resting places
or provide them with sprawling mausoleums to commemorate their lives

As we eagerly anticipate the time for remembering those who preceded
us, there are unfortunate incidents where we find that the final resting place of
our loved ones have been desecrated by grave robbers. The damage done goes
beyond the measurable as it dishonors the deceased and causes anguish to
those who survived them. This type of theft must be severely addressed.

It is the humble intent of this bill to create a separate act of robbery under
the Revised Penal Code for the robbery of cemetery items or the ones committed
in cemeteries, graveyards or burial grounds.

We therefore enjoin our colleagues to ensure the swift passage of this bill
into law

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Second District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6606

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
AMENDING THE REVISED PENAL CODE PENALIZING THE ROBBERY OF
CEMETERY ARTICLES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as "“Anti-Grave
Robbers Act of 2012."

SECTION 2. Article 302-A of the Revised Penal Code is hereby inserted
after Article 302, which shall read as follows:

"ART. 302-A. Grave Robbery. - In cases enumerated in articles
299 and 302, when the robbery consists in the taking of all or part of a
tomb, coffin, monument, gravestone, or all or part of a commemorative,
decorative, or other cemetery-related article or committed in a cemetery,
graveyard or burial ground, the culprit shall suffer the penalty next higher
in degree than that prescribed in the said articles.”

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions, of this Act are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.


SECTION 4. Separability Clause. ~ If, for any reason, any provision of this
Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions
hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen

(18) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers
of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
3

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House Bill No.

Introduced by Congressman Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution declares the duty of the state to sustain and protect its
environment and natural resources. Specifically, Section 16 of Article Il of the
fundamental law states that

“The State shalll protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.”

To this end, this bill seeks to encourage the importation and manufacture of hybrid
automobiles in the country. A hybrid automobile refers to a vehicle which minimizes the
total amount of energy to be consumed with respect to its fabrication, operation, and
disposal, and represents a substantial improvement over existing electric and hybrid
vehicles with respect to the total amount of energy so consumed. It uses an on-board
rechargeable energy storage system and a fuel based power source for vehicle
propulsion

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

LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BillNo._SCSS

Introduced by Congressman Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco

AN ACT
PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS FROM PAYMENT OF CERTAIN TAXES ALL
MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF HYBRID AUTOMOBILES

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

Section 1. Any person, partnership, or corporation whose primary purpose is to engage
in the business of manufacturing or importing hybrid automobile shall be exempt from
payment of import duties, customs, and tariff duties.

Such exemption shall also cover the importation and manufacture of the components
and parts of hybrid automobiles.

A hybrid automobile refers to a vehicle which minimizes the total amount of energy to be
consumed with respect to its fabrication, operation, and disposal, and represents a
substantial improvement over existing electric and hybrid vehicles with respect to the
total amount of energy so consumed. It uses an on-board rechargeable energy storage
system and a fuel based power source for vehicle propulsion.

Section 2. The Bureau of Customs shall be the administrative authority tasked to
implement the provisions of this legislation. It shall be authorized to promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations for this Act

Section 3. The tax exemption mentioned in this Act shall be subjected to review of the
Bureau of Customs every three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act. The review
made by the Bureau of Customs shall forthwith be submitted in a Report to the
Congress.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and other
issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.


Section 5. Effectivity — This act shall take effect fifteen days (15) after publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } im
Third Regular Session )

22dAN 2043

HOUSE of a aoe ye
House Bill No. 4

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The country is presently facing increased levels of environmental
degradation - air and water pollution, deforestation and the dumping of
toxic water - that the Government must take the initiative to meet the
challenge it presents.

It is for the reason that this bill seeks to establish a committee on
Environmental Protection in each local government legislative council in
order that each sanggunian can definitely focus itself on the conditions of
each region as each has diverse characteristics peculiarly its own. Also,
the enactment of this legislation will open awareness to the importance of
protecting the environment not only for the survival of plants and wildlife
but importantly to the health and welfare of the human race.

“The earth we abuse and the living things we kill will, in the end,
take their revenge; for in exploiting their presence we are diminishing our
future.”!

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

MA. THERESA BONOAN-DAVID.

4th District, City of Manila

! Marya Manes, More in Anger, 1958


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

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 6834

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4 District, City of Manila

AN ACT MANDATING THE CREATION OF A COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN EACH LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby mandated that a Committee on Environmental
Protection shall be created in each Sangguniang Panlalawigan,
Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Bayan to address legislation
in the said legislative bodies related to all environmental protection
matters.

SECTION 2. Aside from protecting the environment, the said Committee
on Environmental Protection shall also deal with matters pertaining to all
environmental concerns of said local government.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Phill
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
6671

HOUSE BILL NO:

Introduced by HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Maharlika Highway in Tacloban City as
Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” T. Romualdez Avenue

Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” T. Romualdez passed away on February 21
2012. He served as governor of Leyte from 1967 to 1986 and was cited as a
leader with exceptional organizational skills, a diplomat, philanthropist, molder of
dreams and helped shaped the future of Filipinos, particularly the Leytefios. He
was also cited for his various accomplishments and infrastructure projects that
improved the lives not only for residents in Leyte but the entire Region 8. Among
his landmark infrastructures are San Juanico Bridge, the Government Center in
Palo, the first economic zone in Eastern Visayas, a geothermal plant in Kananga
and countless irrigation projects, bridges and roads

It is but fitting to honor Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” T. Romualdez by naming
after him the said avenue which was constructed and completed through his
undertaking
In view of the foregoing, early approval of this bill is earnestly sought
an /
ha

FERDINAND MARTIN GNROMUALDEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

1
HOUSE BILL NO. 6674

AN ACT
NAMING THE MAHARLIKA HIGHWAY IN TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE AS
GOV. BENJAMIN “KOKOY” T. ROMUALDEZ AVENUE

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

SECTION 1. The Maharlika Highway in Tacloban City, Leyte shall
hereinafter be known as Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” T. Romualidez Avenue.

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

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

Approved
3.0 AUG 2012

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8519

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Rizal, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Rizal, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hergby sought,

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

a
HOUSE BILL NO. 6519

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF RIZAL, PROVINCE OF
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Rizal, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

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

Approved.
Section 4. Guidelines. a) The garbage trucks with onboard compactor shall be
operated and maintained in such a manner as to minimize health and safety hazards to
solid waste management personnel and the public.
b)
This equipment shall be maintained in good condition and kept clean to
prevent the propagation or attraction of vectors and the creation of nuisances.
c)
All solid waste collection personnel should receive instructions and
training in waste handling techniques, and in the proper operation of this equipment.
d)
Personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators,
and footwear should be used by collection employees, as appropriate.
Section 5. Appropriation.
Such amount as maybe necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act is hereby appropriated from the funds of the National
Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, such amount as maybe necessary for
its continued operation shall be included in the Generar Appropriations Act.
Section 6. Implementation
and Enforcement
The Department of Interior and
Local
Government
shall
be
primarily
responsible
for
the
implementation
and
enforcement of the provisions of this Act.
Section 7. Repealing
Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules or regulations,
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.
Section 8. Separability
Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid,
other parts or provisions thereof not affected thereby shall remain and continue to be in
full force and effect.
Section
9. Effectivity.
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Taxes are the lifeblood of government, without which the government will
become anemic, hence, revision, amendment, and modification thereof are the order
of the Filipino people.

This bill aims to amend the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997. The
drastic amendment should be that branches doing business within a region should
Pay and file his Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Region where the branch is located.

The wisdom for this is that these branches are enjoying the local services of
the local government units (LGUs), thus it should follow that VAT should be paid in
the location of the branches for the mutual benefits with LGUs.

Therefore, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

won oni MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House BILENG. 6424

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 114 (B) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
OF 1997, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Section 114 (B) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997
is hereby amended to read as follows:

(B) Where to File the Retum and Pay the Tax. - Except as the
Commissioner otherwise permits, the return shall be filed with and the tax
paid to an authorized agent bank, Revenue Collection Officer or duly
authorized city or municipal Treasurer in the Philippines within the revenue
district where the taxpayer is [registered or required to register] DOING
BUSINESS

SEC 2. Separability Clause. — If any part of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective.

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

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

Approved.
FIFTEENTH
CONGRESS
OF THE)
REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES)
SECOND
REGULAR
SESSION)
Introduced by HON. AL FRANCIS C. BICHARA
AN ACT PROVIDING
FOR THE TAKEOVER,
LIQUIDATION
AND WINDING
UP OF A
CLOSED
BANKING
INSTITUTION
Be it enacted
by the Senate
and House of Representatives
of the Philippines
in Congress
assembled:
CHAPTER
I
GENERAL
PROVISIONS
Section
1. Title and Coverage.
- This Act shall be known as the "Closed Bank Liquidation
Act
of 2012."
Section
2. Declaration
of Policy.
-
It is the policy of the State to promote the efficient
and
orderly
Liquidation
of the assets,
and the settlement
of the obligations,
of Banks which
have
been ordered closed by the Monetary Board. In so doing, the State shall protect and recognize
the rights of creditors,
respect the priority of claims, and ensure equitable treatment
of creditors
who are similarly situated.
(0) "Asset" is anything of value either in the form of money, amount owed,
movable or
fixed
assets,
including,
among
others,
assets
over which
the
Closed
Bank
has
equitable
interest.
(b) "Bank" shall refer to an entity engaged in the lending of funds obtained in the form of
deposits.
This
shall
include
universal
banks,
commercial
banks,
savings
banks,
mortgage
banks, rural banks, development
banks, cooperative
banks, stock savings
and loan associations,
branches
in the Philippines
of foreign
banks, and all other
corporations
authorized to perform banking functions in the Philippines.
(c) "Closed Bank" shall refer to a Bank placed under liquidation
by the Monetary
Board
pursuant to law.
(d) "Creditor" shall refer to any holder of a Valid Claim against the assets of the Closed
Bank.
(e) "Disputed Claim" shall refer to a claim or suit against the assets of a Closed Bank, or
for specific performance,
or breach of contract, or damages,
and of whatever
nature
or character,
whether
for money
or otherwise,
liquidated
or unliquidated,
fixed
or
contingent,
matured
or
unmatured.
Claims
denied
by
the
Liquidator
are
also
classified as Disputed Claims.
(f)
"Distribution
Plan" (DP) shall refer to the plan of distribution
of the assets of a Closed
Bank as of the cut-off date of the Statement
of Affairs (SOA) of the Closed Bank, in
Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

e6o4
House Bittno,__ G92

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hereby sought.

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

521

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA CRUZ,
PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 4, There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

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

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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 60 .é

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education of the youth is an essential tool for their bright future. It is
therefore necessary for the state to provide it for them. Establishing a
national vocational high school in places where it is needed is only a step in
fulfilling this necessity. As their representative, I saw the need of
establishing a national vocational high school in Kahupian, Sogod, Southern
Leyte. Once established, the educational institution herein sought to be
created will greatly contribute to the knowledgeable well being of future

residents of Kahupian.

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

GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City. Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 60 .¢

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
KAHUPIAN, SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Vocational High School. A National
Vocational High School is hereby established in Barangay Kahupian. Municipality of Sogod.

Province of Southern Leyte under the Supervision of the Department of Education.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The funds needed for purposes of implementing this Act
shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Education as part of the yearly

General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulation. The Department of Education is
hereby mandated to. come up with the implementing rules and regulation for the purpose of

ensuring the implementation of the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) day after its publication

in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 6523

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Sablayan, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. in
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Sablayan, Province of Occidental Mingioro is hereby saught.

MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

6523

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SABLAYAN, PROVINCE
OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Sablayan, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro

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

Approved
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Biino,_ S364

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In a general sense, a gift certificate, check or card is, for all intent and purpose,
‘good as cash’. It is purchased with money and money having no expiry date, it follows
that in the case of a gift certificate, check or card, the same must bear no expiry date at
all.

It makes no good business sense for suppliers of gift certificate, check or card to
place an expiry date over what amounts to cash per se. If the reason is the risk of such
certificates, checks or cards being issued as susceptible to tampering, then, it is well
within their responsibility to make sure this will not happen through modern security
methods.

It is a wellacceptable view that since such certificate, check or card is bought
with money, it must also be redeemable until used up by the holder or the owner.
Money does not expire unless it is already demonetized which rarely happens. So the
same must apply to a gift certificate, check or card.

While the Department of Trade & Industry has already came out with an
administrative order to this effect, banning gift certificate with expiry date. itis still within

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES *
‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session
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1
HOUSE BILL NO._° SL

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING IMPOSITION OF EXPIRY DATES OF GIFT CHECKS BY COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by 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 “New Gift Check Act of 2012".

SEC. 2. A gift certificate, check or card with no expiry date shall be redeemable
until used up by the bearer thereby banning imposition of expiry dates over the same
except in the following cases:

4. when the gift certificate, check or card is lost due to no fault of the supplier
and

2. when the gift certificate, check or card is mutilated or defaced due to no fault
of the supplier and such damage prevents the supplier from identifying the
security and authenticity features thereof

SEC. 3. The Department of Trade & Industry shall issue rules, regulations,
promulgations in order to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All commercial establishments shall devise measures to curb the
tampering of gift checks in order not to defeat the intent of this Act and end users shall
likewise be responsible that a gift certificate, check or card is purchased from a
reputable source.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quc~on City 
Third Regular Session 
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS 
House Bill No. ___ 
6_~_0_:1_. _ 
Introduced by Rep. Mari'l Carmen Zamora-Apsay 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Municipality of New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province was created by 
Republic Act o. 4756 approved on June 18, 1968. As such, the Founding Anniversary 
of the political subdivision falls every 18th of the month of June annually. This 
momentous event is being commemorated as pmt of upholding the colorful history of the 
municipality. The occasion also provides a perfect opportunity for the residents and the 
town officials to participate in solidarity as they celebrate their rich heritage while united 
by common aspirations. 
This proposal seeks to declare June 18 of every year as a special non-working day 
in the Municipality of New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province in order to give its 
citizens the chance to organize and stage appropriate ceremonies in honor of their 
foundation day. 
Approval ofthc bill is respectfully sought. 


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Third Regular Session
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
6501
Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora-Apsay
AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 18 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEW BATAAN, COMPOSTELA
VALLEY PROVINCE
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION
1. June 18 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-
working holiday in the Municipality of New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILLNo.__ 0394

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The ultimate test of excellent health delivery system in any country is probably on
its capacity to fully subsidize the costs involved in the care, prevention and treatment of
cancer cases.

In fact, to this end, a highly viable program needs to be institutionalized and that
sufficient funds have to be appropriated to carry through the goal of actually monitoring
the number of cancer cases toward their eventual reduction or mitigation.

No doubt, health as a primary development agendum breathes in the skin of the
Constitution. This is so since a healthy people means likewise a healthy society where
the given environment is focused on diagnosis, prevention, and mitigation of deaths in
cancer cases,

government subsidy to every cancer patient who p
the costs and expenses in the treatment of such ilings

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__G394

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING FULL GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY TO CANCER PATIENTS,
INSTITUTIONALIZING A PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as “Cancer Freedom Act of 2012”,

SEC. 2. Full government subsidy shall be granted to a cancer patient under
treatment in any public or private hospital in the country provided this is duly certified by
the hospital where the patient is confined and the attending physician under whose care
such patient is being treated.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health in collaboration with the Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines and/or issuances to
effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon ninety (90) days upon its publication in
the Official Gazette and in three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__
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Introduced
by Honorable Erico B. Aumentado
AN ACT
APPROPRIATING
THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
MILLION
PESOS (PhplOO,OOO,OOO.OO)
TO THE KINDERGARTEN
EDUCATlON
PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION
1. Appropriations.
- The amount of One Hundred Million
Pesos
(PhplOO,OOO,OOO.OO)is
hereby
appropriated
to
the kindergarten
education program
of the Department
of Education
for the construction
of
kindergarten
classrooms
and sanitation facilities, acquisition of kindergarten
teaching aids and equipment, and hiring of qualified
and regular kindergarten
teachers in public schools.
SEC. 2.
Release and Use of Funds.
j- The amount shall be released to
the Department
of Education
and shall be used for the purpose intended in
. accordance with the existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
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SEC. 3.
Implementing Rules and Regulation.
- Within thirty (30)
days after the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.
SEC. 4.
Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers
of
general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress S
Third Regular Session

COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 2403

Submited by the Commitee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations on

Re House Bill No.

Recommending its approval in sabstitution of Hou

Sponsors: Representatives Florencio T. M
Imelda Quibranza- Dimapore

Bili No. 1866,
jores, Joseph Emilio Aguinuldo Abaya and

Mr. Speake>

vae Comuitiees on Tourism ané Appropriations. to which was referred House Bill
No.1866. introduced by Rep. Imzidu Quibranza- Dimaporo. entitled:

AN ACL
AVE AND ITS PREMISES LOCATED IN TAGOLOAN.
E AS A TOURIST SPOT AND APPROPREATING FUNDS
THEREFOR:

DECLARING THE MIGHTY
LANAO DEL NORLE PROV

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considered the same and recommend tha: the attached Louse Bill No.
in substinnion of House Bil! No. 1865, with Rep. imelda Quibrunz:

Amapora as

Respect Jomined,

REP. JOSEPH EMILIO AGl ALBO ABAYA REP. FLO)

10 T. MIRAFLORES

Chairgétson / } Chairpersga *
Commitee on Appropriation Commitee dh Tourism
THE HONORABLE SPEAKER

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

Sot

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MIGHTY CAVE AND ITS PREMISES LOCATED IN
TAGOLOAN, LANAO DEL NORTE PROVINCE AS A TOURIST SPOT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. The Mighty Cave ars
-arec 23 Norte Province .s hat

18 crerv'ses -ocatad in Tagcioan
as 3 ro.urist spot. As suen, it sal
yment sf Toursm (OCT) ars
verning the devalepment of

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tne Tourism infrastructure
ed agencies of the
aporova! of this Act. prepare

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2 oproved
Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

nousesutno, 8522

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Lubang, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch.

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Lubang, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hereby sought.

JA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

ero:
House sino,__ 6522

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LUBANG, PROVINCE
OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Lubang, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

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

Approved