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Queson City, Metco Manila
Sixteenth Congress

House Bill No. 2028

Introduced by HON. ROMEO M. ACOP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a District Office of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the City of Antipolo, Province of Rizal, to serve the needs of the motoring
public of the city such as the registration of their motor vehicles, issuance of driver's
licenses and other permits relative to land transportation. Antipolo City, being the capital
and only city in the Province of Rizal and acknowledged as its center of economic
activities, is naturally a gravitational point of motoring activities by the city and nearby
municipalities’ residents. Presently, only extension offices of the LTO in the
municipalities of Binangonan and Cainta are existing and catering to the monitoring
public of the whole province. It is therefore reasonable to anticipate that these existing
extension offices of the LTO will soon be saddled with the problem of a growing number
of motorists in the province requiring the agency's services, unless additional district
offices are established.

Moreover, this measure is in consonance with the mandate of the government to
ensure a more effective and efficient delivery of services to the people.

This bill has filed by this representation in the 15" Congress and was passed by
the House of Representatives on Third Reading. However, due to lack of material time,
the Senate failed to concur on the same.


For the above reasons, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

—
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2™ District, Antipolo City


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Republic of the Philippines:
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Meteo fMlanila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2028

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROMEO M. ACOP

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) DISTRICT OFFICE IN
THE CITY OF ANTIPOLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Land Transportation Office (LTO) District
Office in the City of Antipolo, Province of Rizal.

SECTION 2. The Department of Transportation and Communication shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation and Communication shall immediately
include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO District Office in
the City of Antipolo, Province of Rizal, 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.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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Ss

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo,_ 2778

EXPLANATORY NOTE

June 19, 1861 marked the day of birth of the greatest hero of the Philippines. He was
called a “many splendored” genius. He was richly dowered by God with superb intellectual, moral and
physical qualities. Truly he ranks with the worlds geniuses, He was an anthropologist, botanist,
businessman, cartographer, entomologist, ethnologist, farmer, folklorist, geographer, grammarian,
historian, horticulturist, humorist, lexicographer, linguist, musician, novelist, painter, physician, poet
philologist, philosopher, polemist, psychologist, satirist, sculptor, sportsman, sociologist, surveyor,
traveler and zoologist.

More than all these, he was a patriot, hero and martyr. He was called the First Filipino.
Unlike many geniuses, he consecrated his God-given talents and even sacrificed his own life for the
redemption and welfare of the Filipino people. Verily, a man of his heroism and versatility appears but
once in the history of any nation.

The Philippines has been blessed with a man who willingly sacrificed and gave up his
life for his undying love for his motherland.

This bill seeks to appropriately give the due honor and recognition for this hero extra
ordinaire-- Our National Hero by declaring the day of his birth June 19, a National Holiday, a non-
working public holiday throughout the Province of Laguna. It is only proper, and it is about time that
his provincemates are given the opportunity to celebrate the momentous day of his birth by
appropriate activities

The country owes so much to this man, we can only repay him so little with this token of
reverence on his special day.

The approval of this bill is therefore most earnestly recommended.

M. CHIPECO, JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._2779

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE NINETEEN OF EVERY YEAR A NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY
THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA TO BE KNOWN AS “THE NATIONAL HERO'S
DAY” IN HONOR OF THE BIRTH OF OUR NATIONAL HERO DR. JOSE P. RIZAL

Be it enacted _by the Senate _and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. June Nineteen of every year is hereby declared a non-working public
holiday throughout the Province of Laguna to be known as "THE NATIONAL HERO'S DAY"

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines =onya'™
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - 36-de 2013
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._2034

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is a need to significantly improve and develop the tourism and economic activities
of the country. To facilitate access and promote activities for tourism and economic
development, the government should focus on the improvement and appropriate maintenance of
roads leading = to. ~—s major _~—tourist’ == and-—economic.—_—_destinations.

In view of thereof, passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2034

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

AN ACT
CONVERTING ALL ROADS LEADING TO TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND
PORTS AS NATIONAL ROADS

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

SECTION 1. All roads leading to tourist destinations and ports are hereby
converted and declared as national roads.

For this purpose, toutist destinations shall refer to an area where there exists an
establishment or group of establishments that has been created with the purpose of
attracting tourists duly accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursuant to
Republic Act No. 9593 or the Tourism Act of 2009.

On the other hand, ports shall refer to all existing and future ports, private or
public, under the administration, regulation, management and operation of the
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 505 dated 11 July
1974, as amended.

SEC. 2. The Secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) and the DOT shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars for the
effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3, All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations,
ordinances and administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

SEC.4. This Act shall take effect upon complete publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
«#86,

House of Representatisen

Quagon Cy, Mato Manila

Bistsnth Congans
Saat Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2108

Introduced by Honorable Victor F, Ortega

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Rizal Avenue Provincial Road in San Fernando City, La

Union into a national road.

Road projects serve as an important part of the development strategy for any region.
In the wake of rapid economic growth and poverty reduction programs implemented by the
government, the demand for excellent road networks increases, Roads are crucial to
economic development. The mobility and relative ease in the transport of goods and prime
commodities as well as the effective delivery of basic services are effected and determined
by the conditions of the access roads.

Being a definitive factor towards progress, it is not enough that roads are just
constructed, Roads must be regularly repaired and maintained. The Rizal Avenue Provincial
Road needs appropriate funding for its maintenance in order that it will not deteriorate and
eventually fall into disrepair, setting back whatever economic growth the road’s opening
had spurred.

With the conversion of the Rizal Avenue Provincial Road into a national road, funds
from the national government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways, will
ensure the improvement and maintenance of the road and sustain the socio-economic
development in La Union.

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

VICTOR ao



Republic of the Philippines

Quagon Cy, Wie Nenila

Biaterth Congas
Gist Regular Seon

HOUSE BILL No.__2408

Introduced by Honorable Vietor F. Ortega

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE RIZAL AVENUE PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEM THEREOF

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

assembled:

SECTION 1, The Rizal Avenue Provincial Road in San Fernando City, La Union is
hereby converted into national road under the supervision of the Department of Public

Works and Highways.

SEC. 2, The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in its program the
improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be

included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez a
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. __ 2021

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Constitution states that “The State shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. “
Further, Section 10 of the same Article provides that: “Science and technology
are essential for national development and progress. The State shall give
priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization;
and to science and technology education, training and services. It shall support
indigenous, appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological
capabilities, and their application to the country’s productive systems and
national life.”

Balubal Community College is situated in Barangay Balubal, Cagayan
de Oro City, an agricultural area of the City. It is adjacent to the agricultural
province of Bukidnon. Agriculture is an essential aspect of education
considering the shortage of rice and other agricultural commodities the country
is experiencing right now. Hence, there is a need to prioritize agriculture and
develop technological methods and means to further improve agriculture.

This bill aims to convert Balubal Community College into a State College
to be named as Cagayan de Oro Agricultural State College

Immediate enactment of this bill into law is earnestly sought

RUF! . Ri jUEZ

M. iO B. RIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. _ 2021

AN ACT
CONVERTING BALUBAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SITUATED IN
BARANGAY BALUBAL, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A STATE
COLLEGE TO BE KNOWN AS CAGAYAN DE ORO AGRICULTURAL
STATE COLLEGE

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

SECTION 1. Conversion to State College. - The Balubal Community College
situated in Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City, is hereby converted into a
State College and henceforth shall be known as the Cagayan de Oro
Agricultural State College.

Sec. 2. Appropriations. The Commission on Higher Education shall include
the necessary budget for the State College in its annual budget.

Sec. 3. Rules and Regulations. — The Commission on Higher Education
shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this act.

Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. -All laws, decrees, executive orders and other
administrative issuances and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the
provision of this Act are hereby modified or superseded accordingly.

Sec. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2759

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE i}

A tourist spot brings to mind ideas of picnic spots with grilling facilities,
paddie boat ride in a lagoon (ala Baguio's Burnham Park), fitness trail with
exercise stations, mountain bike trails along forested lanes, flower terraces and
the like.

‘The present La Mesa Dam Eco-Park reflects all these amenities.

Simply visiting La Mesa Dam Eco-Park is already equivalent to saving the
La Mesa Watershed which is also the primary source of drinking water for about
12 million Metro Manila residents. It consists of 2,000 hectares of surrounding
forest and 700 hectares of reservoir and its forests serve as lungs of Metro
Manila providing clean air.

teforest, preserve, and protect the La Mesa Watershed while at the same time
promote its highest touriem potential and v \
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Hence, the immediate passage of this urgent bill is earnestly sought

This bill, thus, contemplates a developmentpiani we to rehabilitate,

— Se ON “WINNIE” T. CASTELO
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District, Quezon City

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo._2759

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
DECLARING LA MESA DAM ECOPARK IN BARANGAY FAIRVIEW,
QUEZON CITY AS A TOURIST SPOT AND DESTINATION
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 4. La Mesa Dam Eco-Park in Barangay Fairview, Quezon City is
hereby declared a tourist spot. As such, it shall be accorded priority development by
the Department of Tourism, subject to the rules and regulations governing the
development of tourist spots,

SEC. 2. The Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Philippine
Tourism Authority and other concerned agencies of government shall, within one (1)
year from the approval of this Act, prepare a development plan involving the
construction, installation and maintenance of such appropriate facilities and
infrastructure as shall enhance tourism in said area, provided, that said development
pian shall ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and historical significance of
the area

SEC. 3, The Department of Tourism shall take immediate steps to implement
said development plan and shall incorporate the same in the Department's overall
tourism development program for the year following the approval of this Act.

SEC. 4. The Department of Tourism shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the'Philippines fi 05 AUG 2013
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: “08 fH
Quezon City 4

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2246

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is essential if we are to develop a child’s full potential, inculcate
in him respect for his own cultural identity, language and values, teach him to
cherish our human rights and fundamental freedoms, and prepare him for a
responsible life in a free society. Thus, our Constitution safeguards the child’s
right to quality and affordable education, and mandates that the State take an
active interest in the rearing and education of our youth

Pursuant to this mandate, this bill seeks to convert Dugmanon Barangay
High School into a national high school, to be named DUGMANON NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, to assist the school in fulfilling its mission of providing quality
secondary education to the children of Barangay Dugmanon and its surrounding
barangays within the Municipality of Hinatuan, Surigao de! Sur.

In view of its national and local importance, the approval of this bill is
earnestly sought.

\


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 2246

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT
CONVERTING DUGMANON BARANGAY HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY DUGMANON, MUNICIPALITY OF HINATUAN,
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR, INTO A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO PE KNOWN AS DUGMANON NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion imo a National High School. The
Dugmanon Barangay High School in Barangay Dugmanon, Municipality of
Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur, is hereby converted into a national high
school to be as the DUGMANON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL;

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel,
assets, liabilities and records of Dugmanon Barangay High School are hereby
transferred to and absorbed by the Dugmanon National High School;

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the
Dugmanon National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall
issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of
this Act.


SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16™ Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. 2283

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to upgrade the Tamparan District Hospital located in Tamparan,
Lanao del Sur from a twenty five (25) bed capacity to seventy five (75) bed capacity
hospital.

Residents from the twelve (12) municipalities of Lanao del Sur, namely:
Tamparan, Mulondo, Taraka, Maguing, Poonabayabao, Lumbababayabao, Masiu,
Lumbayanague, Butig, Lumbatan, Dumalondong and Lumbaca Unayan in Lanao del Sur
go to Tamparan District Hospital for their medical needs.

With the passage of this bill, the Tamparan District Hospital will be able to
provide a more integrated, comprehensive, accessible and effective quality health care
and services not only to the province of Lanao del Sur but also to its neighboring
communities in the Muslim Mindanao region.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.
,

REP. ANSARUDI A.M. A, ADIONG
1* District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16™ Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2283

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

AN ACT UPGRADING THE TAMPARAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3607, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. It is the declared policy of the State to fully protect and safeguard the
physical and mental well-being of our citizens.

Sec. 2. The Tamparan District Hospital is hereby upgraded with a capacity of seventy
five (75) hospital beds.

Sec. 3. The construction and upgrading of the hospital facilities and services shall be
under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Health.

Sec. 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESNTATIVES \%.

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No: 2608

Introduced by: Representative Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 6, Article I! of the Philippine Constitution provides that the “the State shall
protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature”. With the devolution of health and
environment functions to local level, the LGUs shoulder immense responsibilities in
ensuring public health, With this, the LGUs are required to have sanitary inspectors who
are in charge in various environmental health functions and in the implementation of
health programs in the communities. They also play indispensable roles in the
prevention and control of epidemics and occurrence of various diseases that endangers
our communities.

At present, one inspector is in charge of 40,000 population. This ratio of
sanitation personnel apparently shows an unfavorable condition for our health officers
and in their performance of their environmental health functions. There is an immediate
need to address this problem by making these positions attractive, competitive and
reasonably compensated. This proposed measure seeks to upgrade the position of
sanitation inspectors to the next higher salary grade

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this act is eamestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESNTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No:__ 2608

Introduced by: Representative Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE POSITION OF SANITATION INSPECTOR TO THE
NEXT HIGHER SALARY GRADE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The position of sanitation inspector is hereby upgraded to the next higher
salary grade (SG), as follows:

Salary Grade (SG)
Position From To =
| Sanitation inspector S606 SG 09
Sanitation Inspector I! SG 08 | S611
| Sanitation Inspector Ill | SG 11 8G 13
Sanitation Inspector IV $613 8615
Sanitation Inspector V SG 15 ~ SG17
Sanitation Inspector VI $618 $619

Section 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the
interior and Local Government shall, in coordination with the Department of Budget and
Management, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation
of this Act


Section 3. The amount needed for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the respective local government units

Section 4, All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly

Section 5. 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, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 2640

Introduced by
Honorable Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Poblacion-Bagong Silang Provincial Road in
the Municipality of Calatagan, Province of Batangas into a National Road.

The Municipality of Calatagan is one of the eight (8) towns of the First
District of Batangas, which is endowed with beautiful tourist spots that if fully
developed, could be potential tourist draws. It has a long coastline, which are
dotted with resorts that cater to foreign and domestic tourists alike. These
beaches and coves are comparable to some of the best tourist destinations in the
country, if not in the asian region. And because the Philippine Government has
identified tourism as a major source of foreign revenues, efforts must be geared
towards the realization of this objective. One of these is the development of
support infrastructures like good roads that will facilitate better transport for
tourists.

The Poblacion-Bagong Silang Provincial Road is one of these vital road
networks, Along this road network are located five (5) of the best resorts in the
Municipality of Calatagan. Developers are further eyeing to put up resorts along
this stretch which would further boast the attractiveness of the area. Given these
developments, it is then necessary that the road leading to these resorts be
properly maintained considering its present and potential contribution to the
national economy.

This Bill then proposes the conversion of the Poblacion-Bagong Silang
Provincial Road in the Municipality of Calatagan into a National Road.

Premises considered, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Honorable Elenita M ul “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain


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

FOURTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2640

Introduced by
Honorable Elenita Milagros “

tileen” Ermita-Buhain

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE POBLACION-BAGONG SILANG PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALATAGAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Poblacion-Bagong Silang Provincial Road in the Municipality
of Calatagan, Province of Batangas, is hereby converted into a National Road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SEC. 2, The amount necessary for the improvement of the said road shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act, Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for
its repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. T

is Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 2033

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As with the symbolic tearing of the cedulas personales by our
revolutionaries at Pugad Lawin to mark our separation from Spain, we make this
proposal to abolish once,and for all the community tax certificate that has gone
obsolete and serves no purpose to people today.

This bill seeks to abolish the use of community tax certificate and its
power to levy the said tax. Aside from scrapping a relic of our colonial past, this
bill seeks to scrap the unnecessary burden imposed on our people who are
required to present a cedula when doing public transactions, As it was deemed
useless by our forebears more than a decade ago, it is more so today when
people have other proof of identifications which are more competent evidence of
identity such as passport, driver's license and other government-released
identification cards.

‘The approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2033

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

AN ACT
ABOLISHING THE USE OF COMMUNITY TAX CERTIFICATE
AND THE POWER 'TO LEVY COMMUNITY TAX REPEALING
FOR THAT PURPOSE THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

SECTION 1. Repealing Clause. Sections 156 to 164, Article Six, Title One,
Book II, Chapter 2, Specific Provisions on the Taxing and Other Revenue Raising
Powers of Local Government Units, of Republic Act No. 7160 are hereby
repealed.

All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or
administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act

are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly

SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Secretaries of the
Department of Finance, the Department of Budget and Management and the
Department of the Interior and Local Government, and the presidents of the liga
shall promulgate the required rules and regulations for the speedy and effective

implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not

otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting

SEC. 4, Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

from its publication in at least two newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2539

Introduced by Congresswoman Lorna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pregnant woman and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) face great difficulties in
their daily lives due to special health conditions, which affect their physical,
intellectual, and emotional well-being. They, along with the children of our
Country, can be considered to be the most vulnerable sector of our
population. These individuals have a high risk of being the subject or targets
of criminals due to their compromised physical abilities, impaired cognitive
abilities and judgment, insufficient adaptive behaviors, constant interactions
with supposed “protectors” who end up exploiting them, lack of knowledge or
inability to protect themselves, and living and working in high-risk
environments. Moreover, the felonious intent of unscrupulous people
prevents them from living an unhindered and complete life. The crimes and
acts committed against them are often overlooked since people are not aware
of their extreme vulnerability caused by their special condition.

The State has a mandate to protect its most vulnerable sector of the
population from exploitation and atrocities. Our govemment must take
‘stronger action to ensure that pregnant women and PWDs will not have to
worry for their safety and well-being.

Thus, to address this problem, this bill seeks to amend the Revised Penal
Code of the Philippines to ensure that pregnant woman and PWDs are
protected from criminal acts.

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

cfu ty VELASco


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.2039

Introduced by Congresswoman Lorna Quinto Velasco

AN ACT AMENDING ACT NUMBER 3815 ENTITLED, “THE REVISED
PENAL CODE,” BY CLASSIFYING CRIMINAL ACTS COMMITTED
AGAINST PREGNANT WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AS.
AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress as assembled:
SECTION 1. Article 14 of “The Revised Penal Code” is hereby amended to
read as follows.”

“Art. 14. Aggravating circumstances. — The following are
aggravating circumstances:

[22. That the crime be committed against a pregnant woman
or a person with disability, provided that a person with
disability is a disabled person as defined under Republic
Act No. 7277, otherwise known as “Magna Carta for
Disabled Persons"}.”
SECTION. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules, regulations, orders,
memoranda or circulars inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or

modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazatte or in any two (2) national newspapers of

general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2372

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to create and or establish a Science High School in Maasin City,
Southern Leyte to be known as Southern Leyte Science High School

Maasin City is a third class city in the Province of Souther Leyte, with a
population of 81, 250, according to the 2010 Census. However, in spite of this vast
population, very few elementary graduates of said province could pursue science
education due mainly to lack of resources, facilities and amenities of a science high
school

‘The primordial objective therefore of this bill is to encourage youngsters who are
interested in search and discovery and have natural talent for technical subjects. The
orientation of the curricula in the Science High School focuses on educating students who
have penchant for science and technology.

It is worthy to mention that the Constitution mandates the state to provide
education accessible to all, The nearest Science high School in Southern Leyte is 180
kilometers away, located in Tacloban City. If approved, this science high school in
Maasin City will benefit not only the students from Southern Leyte but also students from
nearby town in Leyte which are too far from Tacloban, Leyte

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

DAY VIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

9
HOUSE BILL NO. 2372

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
iG A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTHERN LEY’
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 National Science High School in
Maasin City, Southern Leyte to be known as Southern Leyte Science High School.

SECTION 2. ‘The amount necessary to implement the provision of this Act shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into
law thereafter

SECTION 3. /mplementingRules. The Secretary of the Department of Education
shall issue such rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House siliNo._ 2843

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The island and province of Leyte, populated nearly by a million inhabitants, is unfortunately
a depressed area. Despite its natural resources, potential and ideal climate, productivity is very
low, leaving much to be desired, principally owing to the deplorable lack of reliable national road
complex to facilitate the safe and easy transport of people and products to ports and markets in
and out of the area, and its vital access to and linkage with the main highways of the region.

This bill proposes to convert Palo-Pastrana-Tingib Road via Jones provincial road in the
Municipality of Pastrana, Province of Leyte into a national road. A design calculated to effect the
purposeful at last of an all weather national road network throughout Leyte, even if maintained
‘merely as gravel but standard national secondary roads, while at the same time relieving the funds
~ starved Provincial Government of the duty it can hardly comply with to repair or to rehabilitate
and to improve and maintain them. Considering the scarce budget resources now available, these
are the only access road in Leyte so far specially chosen for such declaration and conversion, along
the imperative need to serve populated areas and likewise cut through rich, rural agricultural
country, thereby hastening the economic development of those depressed communities,

With the passage of this measure, ensuring as it proposes to achieve not only completion
of such vital infrastructure but also their proper, effective maintenance improvement, the
disappointments, even disillusionment of our people in that part of the country will then be
nothing but a thing of the past. Approval of the bill is therefore earnestly sought.

HON. SERSIO A. F APOSTOL
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Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__2843

introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING PALO-PASTRANA-TINGIB ROAD VIA JONES PROVINCIAL ROAD
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PASTRANA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE,
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Palo-Pastrana-Tingib Road via Jones provincial road in the Municipality of
Pastrana, Province of Leyte is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the completion of the construction of said road shall
be charged to existing appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways intended
for constructing new national roads, and those needed for their improvement and maintenance
shall continue to be funded out of the lump sum appropriations authorized by law for the repair
and maintenance of local roads until such time when improvement and maintenance funds for said
roads shall have been provided for in succeeding Appropriations Acts.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2998

Introduced by Representative AURORA ENERIO - CERILLES
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the 106.670 kilometers provincial road from the town of
Boboan, Bayog, passing through the municipalities of Lakewood, Tigbao, a small
portion in San Miguel, down to Datu Lumok in Lapuyan of Zamboanga del Sur into a
National Secondary Road.

The road traverses the National Road in Tigbao and will serve as arterial road from the
northern municipalities to southern part of Zamboanga del Sur. It will facilitate the
transport of the aqua and agricultural products from north to south and vice versa,
thereby giving the opportunity for economic growth and development.

Aside from positive economic reasons, it will also help in the attainment of genuine
peace and order in the province, thereby contributing in national security.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this bill in order to attain economic growth
and improved peace and order situation in the 2™ District of Zamboanga del Sur.

AUROR: ERIO - CERILLES

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2998

HOUSE BILL No..

Introduced by Representative AURORA ENERIO - CERILLES

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE TOWNS OF BAYOG
PASSING THROUGH LAKEWOOD, TIGBAO, SAN MIGUEL AND DOWN TO
LAPUYAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD.

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

Section 1. The provincial road starting from the town of Bayog, passing through the
municipalities of Lakewood, Tigbao, a little portion of San Miguel down to Lapuyan,
Zamboanga del Sur, shall hereby be converted into a National Secondary Road under the
jurisdiction and Supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Sec. 2. The amount necessary for the improvement of the specified road shall be
charged against the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its
repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress

First Regular Session

2029

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROMEO M. ACOP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Solid-Marikina Infanta Road is a provincial road situated in Antipolo City. It
is a major arterial road in the area connecting the barangays of san Luis and San Jose
in the 2™ District of Antipolo City. It is a two-lane concrete road with an approximate
length of 6.71 kilometers and with a width of 6.30 meters. It runs from the Antipolo-
Teresa Road to the Marikina-Infanta Road. Reconstruction and improvement of the
subject road have been continuously undertaken through the years greatly improving its
surface, road alignment and drainage structures. With the use of the said road,
movement of commuters and goods have been very evident enhancing the flow of trade
and commerce and the delivery of basic services in the communities traversed by it.

However, without appropriate funding for maintenance, the road will slowly and
progressively deteriorate. Without proper and consistent attention to it, the road will
digress from its pristine condition. Thus, the need to provide funds for the purpose of
continuously maintaining the road at its best conditions for the general welfare of
commuters and motorists plying the route.



The conversion of the Solid-Marikina Infanta Road into a national road is aimed
at ensuring its continuing contribution to the economic growth and development not only
of the economically depressed barangays traversed by it but of the adjacent
municipalities as well. With its conversion into a national road, funds from the National
Government thru the Department of Public Works and Highways can now be
appropriated to facilitate its continued maintenance and improvement.

For the foregoing reasons, the immediate passage of this measure is eamestly
sought.

. ROMEO M. ACOP MNSA

presentative
2" District, Antipolo City


Republic of the Philippines
Wouse of Representatives
Quezon City, filetro Manila
Sixteenth Congress

First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 2029

Introduced by HON. ROIMEO M. ACOP

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SOLID-MARIKINA INFANTA PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE 2? DISTRICT OF ANTIPOLO CITY, PROVINCE OR RIZAL,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF

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

SECTION 14. The Solid-Marikina Infanta Provincial Road in the 2" District of Antipolo
City, Province of Rizal, consisting of 6.71 kilometers, 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 provision of this Act

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2754

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Itis a matter of State policy to actually priontize the needs of the underprivileged and the
elderly, Toward this end, the State shall establish such programs that are beneficial to the
senior citizens themselves as well as to their families and the rest of the community,

‘As a major sector of Philippine society in terms of population, senior citizens should be
enabled to maximize their role in national development as a fitting appreciation of their
contributions in their mare productive years.

‘One of the ways would be to establish a technology and livelihood center where they

an jearn new skills that would open the doors of opportunity for their gainful employment. Its
the very intent of this bill to in fact and in effect widen their. @ of participation as senior

citizens in the nation’s economic development.
earnestly prayed *)

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In this light, approval of this measure is m:

ANSTON T, CASTELO
District, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 27514

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD CENTER
IN EVERY BARANGAY 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 Senior Citizens Technology and Livelihood
Center in every barangay in the country to motivate and encourage the senior citizens to
Contribute to nation-building and see to it that their contributions are maximized

SEC. 2. The Department of Social Welfare and Development, in coordination with the
Local Government Unit is hereby tasked to set up the said center and establish a technology
and livelihood program and provide guidelines as well as working mechanisms fitted to the
elderly.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included
in the General Appropriations Act of the year following Its enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 4 All laws, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees, rules and
fegulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days ater its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes
earlier.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Ci

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2573

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to designate July 29 of every year as Araw ng Villanueva and a special non-working
holiday in the said municipality of the province of Misamis Oriental.

Villanueva town is part of the vibrant agro-industrial areas in the second district of Misamis
Oriental. It hosts the STEAG power plant that provides employment opportunities to the
residents of Villanueva and neighboring towns in the province. The town also hosts a growing
number of manufacturing firms. The majority of the people remain dependent of agriculture,
fishing and services for thei livelihood.

Declaring the Araw ng Villanueva as a special non-working holiday will encourage the people to
strive harder in the continuing efforts to improve the lives and livelihood in Villanueva in order to
attain and eventually enjoy the fruits of rural industrialization.

Lastly, declaring this holiday is a simple way of recognizing and honoring the generations of
people who have made Villanueva the progressive town that it has become, and further inspire
more to bring the town to new and greater heights.

‘The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Approved,

HON. JULIETYE T. UY
2™ District, Misamis Oriental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2573

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 29 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLANUEVA, PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS “ARAW NG VILLANUEVA”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. July 29 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in
the Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental in commemoration of its founding
anniversary to be known as “Araw ng Villanueva”

SECTION 2, this Act shall
Gazette or in a newspaper of ge

take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
eral circulation.

Approved,