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

Seventeenth Congr
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4486

Introduced by Representative JOSE CARLOS L. CARI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the
rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take ne
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise
mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of fre
elementary and high school levels.

sary and

education in the

This bill proposes to formally establish a National High School in Barai
Manlilisid, Municipality of Javier, Province of Leyte to be known as Manlilisid
National High School, There is an evident need for the formal establishment of the
requested high school in this part of the Municipality. For the longest time, students
have to go to Javier National High Schoo! that is nine (9) kilometers away via the
Javier tablishment of Manlilisid National High School
utly benefit the students of Barangay Manlilisid including seven (7) nearby
localities namely, Barangays San Sotero, Comatin, Caraye, Oding, Cancayang,
Abuyogay and Caranhug.

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will gr

This proposed measure aims to do justice to the youth of this Barangay and its
neighboring communiti

s by providing them the opportunity to liberate themselves
from illiteracy and eventually upgrade their social and economic status without
compromising their safety and well-being

’ of foregoing, approval of this worthy measure is earnestly sought



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

Seventeenth Congres
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no 4486

By Honorable Jose Carlos L. Cari

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MANLILISID, MUNICIPALITY OF JAVIER, PROVINCE OF LEY TO BE
KNOWN AS MANLILISID NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Maalilisid.
Municipality of Javier, Province of Leyte to be known as Manlilisid National High
School

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the establishment of said National
High School shall be funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Education.
The sum necessary for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized to issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act

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

Approved,
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DEC 06, 201

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRE: 1
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit; 46.19

Introduced by: REP. JONAS C. CORTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Everseley Childs Sanitarium is licensed as a special secondary general hospital. It serves
mainly Regions 7,8 and 10 for leprosy control activities, It is the only Department of
Health (DOH) retained hospital in the North of Cebu. At present, Eversley Childs
Sanitarium has an authorized bed capacity (ABC) of 450 beds as a sanitarium, but the
actual or implementing beds of the hospital is only 130 beds. As a Secondary Level
Jeneral Hospital, the ABC is only 50 beds, although the actual beds utilized for this
ice is already more than 200 beds.

Eversley Childs Sanitarium is the first regional institution established purposely to make
segregation and treatment of patients suffering from Hansen's disease, otherwise known
as leprosy in Central Visayas. It was a departure from the system of compulsory
segregation of bacterio-positive cases in Culion, an island in Palawan.

Before World War Il, the number of confined patients reached to over a thousand; but
with the implementation of RA 4073, which provides for a more liberalized domiciliary
concept in the management of people affected with Hansen's disease, and with the onset
of the successful Multi-Drug Therapy, the number of those confined steadily declined.
With the implementation of Department Order No. 72, 8. 1994 calling for the redirection
of roles and responsibilities of sanitaria all over the country.
assumed the expanded role in 2002.

In 2005, Eversley Childs Sanitarium opened its general services which included
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Medicine, Pediatrics and Surgery. It also included other
services including family planning counseling, immunization and major, medium and
minor surgical operations. Thus the hospital has been flooded with cases outside of its
main service as a leprosarium.

‘The undersigned author submits that in view of the foregoing role of Eversley Childs
initarium, the addition of “General Hospital” to its name shall help in its over all
advocacy in catering to the general public in the provision of the different health ca
services. This change in name shall further the reputation and function of Eversley
Childs Sanitarium as a General Hospital.

Hence the is bill is earnestly sought.

REP. JONAS C. CORTES
6" District\Cebu


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4619

House Bill:

Introduced by: REP. JONAS C. COR’

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF EVERSLEY CHILDS SANITARIUM
HOSPITAL TO tY CHILDS SANITARIUM AND GENERAL
HOSPITAL,

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

SECTION 1: Change of Hospital Name- The name Eversley Childs Sanitarium
Hospital in the City of Mandaue, Province of Cebu is hereby changed to Eversley Childs

Sanitarium and General Hospital

SECTION 2: Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after it’s
publication in the Official Ga

elte or in a newspaper of general circulation,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4028

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Home Study Program (HSP) is an alternative form of education
where learning happens at home under the supervision of a teacher or
tutor who regularly drops by the student's residence. HSP enables the
students to study at home at their own pace and schedule.HSP caters to those
who are unable to go to school on a regular basis due to health limitations,
occupation (e.g. actors, concert performers, artists, etc.). HSP students are
required to work on learning modules under the guidance of their parents,
relatives or home companions. The assigned teachers monitor home study
learning and conduct testing.

Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “quality
education at every level should be made accessible to all Filipinos, including
self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs.” While there are
already a number of schools offering HSP (e.g. Angelicum College, AHEAD
Learning Sytems, Cebu Intemational Distance Education College, The
Master’s Academy (TMA), and Seton Home Study School), each one is
actually unique from the others in terms of content, strategies and grading
system.

This Act seeks to address the need for regulation and
standardization of Home Study Program (HSP).

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


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4028

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
MANDATING THE REGULATION OF HOME STUDY PROGRAMS.

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Home Study Act
of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.The State shall establish means to promote
quality education access to all.

SEC. 3. TheCommission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Department
of Education (DepEd) shall be mandated to establish standards and
regulatory guidelines pertaining to Home Study Program (HSP).

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

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

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4021

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Given Philippine society's huge population and the increasing number of
diseases and illnesses that plague us today, there is a compelling need for our
government to modernize our health system. One aspect of our system that should be
strengthened is to ensure that each Filipino should be covered by health insurance

Some Filipinos are fortunate to be covered by PhilHealth and by one or more
HMOs. However, it has been noticeable that HMOs have been shying away from their
commitments and have been insisting that before they release benefits for the insured,
the PhilHealth must be the first to provide financial support to the insured to cover the
medical expenses before they enter the picture.

The PhilHealth is a government entity and was not created for the purpose of
making profit but to serve, as opposed to the private HMOs which are business
oriented. In as much as PhilHealth is limited in its funding, the burden is on the part of
the HMOs to be the first to extend benefits to the insured. Hence, this bill

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



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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4021

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B, Suansing

AN ACT

MANDATING THAT BEFORE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENTS BE
RELEASED, ALL HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) BENEFITS
OF THE SAME PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION
(PHILHEALTH) MEMBER BE EXHAUSTED FIRST, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7875, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO.
9241 AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10606, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NATIONAL
HEALTH INSURANCE ACT OF 2013”

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

SECTION 1. A new section designated as Section 34-B of Republic Act No.
7875, as amended by Republic Act No. 9241 and Republic Act No. 10806, otherwise
known as the “National Health Insurance Act of 2013’, is inserted to read as follows:

“SECTION 34-B. NO NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
PAYMENTS WILL BE RELEASED TO PAY FOR THE
MEDICAL COSTS OF A PHILHEALTH MEMBER UNTIL ALL
THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO)
BENEFITS OF THE SAME MEMBER BE EXHAUSTED FIRST.”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. ~ If any part or provision of this Act shall be
held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, issuances, or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4519

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The Queborac Drive connects two national roads—the Marupit-Camaligan Road Port
Street in the Municipality of Camaligan and the Naga-Calabanga Road. In essence, it therefore
serves as a gateway to Naga City, Camaligan, Canaman, Magarao, Bombon and Calabanga- six of
the eight localities composing the third district of Camarines Sur.

The conversion of the Queborac Drive into a national road will further strengthen the
socio-economic linkages of the said localities resulting in inclusive growth and development.
‘The undersigned thus secks the immediate passage of this bill.

Montell.
;ORD. ), IR.

Representative
Third District of Camarines Sur



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4519

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE QUEBORAC DRIVE IN NAGA CITY,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

Section 1. The Queborac drive located in Naga City, province of Camarines Sur, is hereby converted into a national
‘oad under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (PWH).

Sec. 2, The Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance
of the said road, the funding of which shall be incorporated in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3, This act shall take effect fiteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two(2) newspapers
of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bi nA 826

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Deplorably, many lives were snuffed out on account of drag racing in public roads_which-accurs
at an alarming rate, There was also an account of 2 buses outdoing each ottfér on January
2017 at a national highway in Sierra Bullones, Bohol in which 7 people wefe seriously injured

Drag racing in public roads does not have a place in our society. A sffingent measure should be
enforced against this perilous activity,

Hence, the immediate passage of this urgent bill is most earnestly squght.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4826

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING DRAG RACING IN PUBLIC ROADS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Drag Racing Ban Act.”

SEC 2. The State shall promote the general welfare and safety of both pedestrians and
motorists and hence, shall outlaw the practice of drag racing in public roads that jeopardizes the
lives of the people on the road

SEC. 3. a. Drag racing, that involves the employment of two or more private motor
vehicles driven side by side within a specified distance at accelerating speeds with the objective
to outdo each other, or the employment of motor vehicles not necessarily driven side by side
over a common course for the purpose of determining the relative speeds or power of
acceleration of the vehicles, is hereby declared banned or prohibited.

b, Drag racing, involving public utility vehicles randomly overtaking each other for
the purpose of getting passengers first or merely for the purpose of outdistancing each other, is
likewise prohibited,

SEC. 4. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this Act shall pay a fine of
not less than Three Hundred Thousand Pesos but not more than Five Hundred Thousand
Pesos and/or imprisonment of one year.

SEC. 5, To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the Land Transportation Office
shall issue rules, regulations, guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of
this Act.

SEC 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4045

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a financial planning education program for public
elementary and high school teachers in the country.

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

Yet, despite this challenging mandate, they themselves are ill-prepared in
facing the economic and financial challenges of life, more so, of their
impending retirement, simply because they are not aware of or properly
oriented on the financial options available in the market.

Hopefully, this Act will pave the way for our teachers to be more aware of
and educated in the various available financial options which, in turn, would
help them optimize and grow further their savings and put them in a more
solid financial position

SAL! San a IR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4045

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING REGULAR FINANCIAL PLANNING EDUCATION SEMINARS FOR
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shali be known as the “Financial Planning
Education for Teachers Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. All public elementary and high school teachers in the country shall be
given access to information on available financial products in the market.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Banko Sentral ng
Pilipinas (BSP) are mandated to collaborate and come up with a regular
schedule of seminars in a given academic year whereby all public elementary
and high school teachers shall be properly informed of and educated on the
available financial products/options in the market, their characteristics and the
risks involved with the objective of helping them optimize returns on their
savings, thereby putting them on a better financial foothold.

SEC, 3. The Department of Education shall see to it that said teachers shall
attend at least the first scheduled seminar whereby the rationale of the whole
financial education program shall be explained, among others.

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


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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House BILL No,_4303

Introduced by HON. MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the New Nongnongan National High School — San Nicolas
‘Annex into the San Nicolas National High School in the Barangay of San Nicolas, Don
Carlos, Bukidnon

There are only seven national high schools in the municipality of Don Carlos which cater
to 29 barangays, most of them far-flung. Two of these national high schools are
annexes only. One of these annexes is the only national high school in Barangay San
Nicolas, the New Nongnongan National High School ~ San Nicolas Annex.

Enrolment has since then ballooned to 680 students in school year 2016-2017 from the
initial number of 79 enrollees in school year 2010-2011, representing a 761% increase
in the number of enrollees. As sugh, Barangay San Nicolas deserves more than just an
annex to accommodate and edyéate its growing student population,

‘As Benjamin Franklin once
Let us continue investing
facilities and education.

id, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
‘our youth by providing them adequate state-sponsored

Thus, the early fassage/6f this bill is earnestly sought

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bittno,_ 4803

Introduced by Representative MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NEW NONGNONGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - SAN
NICOLAS ANNEX IN BARANGAY SAN NICOLAS, MUNICIPALITY OF DON
CARLOS, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS SAN NICOLAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The New Nongnongan National High School — San Nicolas Annex
in Barangay San Nicolas, Municipality of Don Carlos, Province of Bukidnon is hereby
converted into a national high school to be known as San Nicolas National High School

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the New Nongnongan
National High School — San Nicolas Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by
the San Nicolas National High School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the San Nicolas National High School,
the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriation of
the New Nongnongan National High School. Thereafter. the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No, 4538
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 3173 during the 15”
Congress where it was approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways, It
was subsequently approved by the House of Representatives and transmitted to the
Senate where it was not acted upon

This bill seeks to convert the Jet. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR)
— Agusan — Balubal -Sayre Highway in Cagayan de Oro City from a city road to a
national road.

The toad is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City funds are not adequate for its maintenance and/or upgrading. Hence,
the need to tap other sources. With its improvement, easier access to both points
would be ensured and the potentials for commercial and industrial development would
be realized

With its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed
funding and assistance it deserves

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

MAXIMO B. Te JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS. )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

FIRST REGULAR SESSION. )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No., 4538
AN ACT

CONVERTING THE JCT. BUKIDNON CAGAYAN DE ORO ILIGAN ROAD (BCIR)-
AGUSAN-BALUBAL-SAYRE HIGHWAY IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD.

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

Section 1. The Jct. Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro lligan Road (BCIR) — Agusan —
Balubal Sayre Highway is hereby converted into a national road

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

Congress of the Phi

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4874

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Likewise,
Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of

free education in the elementary and high school levels.

This measure seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Mampang
in Zamboanga City, to be known as Mampang National High School. It is intended to
address the shortage of secondary schools within the 2" District of Zamboanga City.
‘Zamboanga City National High School (Main) which is about three (3) kilometers away
from Barangay Mampang is already congested, catering more than fifty (50) students per
classroom which is not ideal for effective learning. The establishment of Mampang
National High School will directly benefit the students residing in Barangay Mampang
and the neighboring barangays namely, Arena Blanco, and Talon-Talon.

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

MANUEL JOSE M.


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4874

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MAMPANG IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS MAMPANG
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. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Mampang, City of
Zamboanga, to be known as Mampang National High School

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Mampang National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized to issue such rules

and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazzette or in a newspaper of general circulation

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4428

HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon IIL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to establish and maintain an Office of Veterans Affairs in the
Philippine Embassy in the United States of American government and other agencies and entities
which can enhance the favorable consideration of the claims of Filipino war veterans. Since most

of these veterans are in their twilight years already, and are diminishing in number, the urgent

approval of this measure is hereby earnestly sought

HARLINNEIL J. ABAYON IIL
Representative
AANGAT TAYO Party-list


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

. 4428
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon Ill

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN THE OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IN THE.
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
PRESCRIBING ITS FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is hereby declared the policy of the Government to
pursue the claims of Filipino veterans of World War II and work for the full restoration of their
rights, privileges and benefits from the United States government

SEC. 2, Establishment of the Office of Veterans Affairs. ~ For the attainment of this goal, there
is hereby created an Office of Veterans Affairs in the Philippine Embassy in the United States of
America mandated with the task of making formal representations, consultations and
negotiations or otherwise cause the conduct of sustained and effective lobbying with appropriate
office of the legislative and executive branches of the United States government and other
agencies and entities which can enhance the favourable consideration of the claims of Filipino
veterans. The office shall be in existence for five (5) years from the date of approval of this Act
or until the Filipino veterans shall have availed of their legitimate claims, time of which shall not
exceed another five (5) years.

SEC. 3. Staffing. — The Office of Veterans Affairs shall have a staff consisting of a head
appointed by the President of the Philippines, two (2) administrative assistants assigned by the
Secretary of the Department of National Defense a special presidential who shall have a
comparable diplomatic rank.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the current year’s appropriations for the operational requirements of the
Veterans Affairs Office in Washington D.C. authorized under the budget of the Department of
Foreign Affairs. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued implementation of this Act
shall be included in the annual General Applications Act.

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

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

SeventeenthCongress
First Regular Session

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House Bill wo. 47 1?

Introduced by Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

EXPLANATORY NOTE

P. Rosales St., is a Local Road in the bustling and progressive Municipality of Pateros. To date, it
is connected with major roads, connecting it with the rest of the cities within the Metro Manila. It serves
as a via duct for the transport of persons, goods, and services to and from its adjoining areas and
beyond them.

The conversion of said road into a National Road will compliment the surge of development in
this Municipality. The road’s current state, tagged together with its current use, clearly show that its
upgrade and maintenance is much needed to be addressed by the Government.

‘The Funds of the Local Government are currently appropriated for other priority projects which
are as equally important as the improvement of this Road. Their priority projects address the other

concerns relating to the effects of a growing population.

‘As such, it is imperative, this Road be converted into a National Road to compliment the
development of this Municipality,

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

HoT |. CERAFICA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First REGULAR SESSION

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House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

AN ACT
CONVERTING P. ROSALES STREET LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PATEROS, FROM A MUNICIPAL
ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1, That P, Rosales St,, located in the Municipality of Pateros, is hereby converted into a
National Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be charged to the
Appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum necessary for its improvement, maintenance and repair shall
be included in the Annual Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodrigul
House Bill No,403'7 _
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. during the 18" Congress
where it was approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways. I was

subsequently approved by the House of Representatives and transmitted to the
Senate where it was not acted upon

This bill seeks to convert the Osmena Extension Street to the CDO Port Road
in Cagayan de Oro City to a national road

The road is presently in poor condition and in need of immediate repair and
rehabilitation, City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance and/or
upgrading. Hence, the need to use other sources.

With the proposed improvements to the Osmena Extension Street to the CDO
Port Road, easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials for
commercial and industrial development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road it would receive much needed funding
and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No, 4587
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE OSMENA EXTENSION STREET TO THE CDO PORT ROAD
IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Osmena Extension Street to the CDO Port Road in Cagayan
de Oro City 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 (16) days after its publication ina
newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines (s RECEIVE! %
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [3 ,,., TC io bi

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 40 98

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016, identified infrastructure
development as one of its critical components. The agenda calls for more
infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges, to sustain and broaden our country’s
economic development. While we need to build more roads and bridges that we

can afford, we must also maintain and preserve our existing roads.

The conversion of the provincial road into a national road is essential to the
economic and social development of a particular municipality specially if such road
network traverses into agricultural areas as means for the exchange of goods and
services into nearby municipalities. Many of the local government units, the province or
city, for instance doesn’t have the financial and material resources to carry out the tasks
of road maintenance. The purposes of road maintenance are to reduce the rate of
deterioration and prolong the service life of road; to provide the riding public with more
convenient and safe road travel and to effectively cut costs in the wear and tear on

roads,

Hence, it is imperative that provincial roads be turned over to the national
government to assure that adequate funding be appropriated for its maintenance and

improvement.


Calumpang-Tayabas Road (Km 128.469 - Km 135.689) is a provincial road
situated in the City of Tayabas, Province of Quezon. Without appropriate funding for
maintenance, the road will slowly deteriorate. Conversion of Calumpang-Tayabas Road
into a national load will greatly contribute to the fast economic growth and
development not only of the Tayabas City, but also the neighboring City of Lucena and
the neighboring town of Sariaya.

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the national government thru
the Department of Public Works and Highways can now be channeled to accelerate the

improvement of Calumpang-Tayabas Road.

In light of the foregoing, immediate approval of this Bill is highly recommended.

ANNA INA M.|ENVERGA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4098

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT CONVERTING CALUMPANG-TAYABAS PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A.
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR:

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

in Congress assembled:

SECTION. 1. The Calumpang-Tayabas Provincial Road located in the City of Tayabas,
Province of Quezon is hereby converted into and declared as a national road under the

supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval,

APPROVED,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 4215

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Catanduanes, an island province, lies on the Maqueda Channel and the Lagonoy
Gulf off the coast of Southern Luzon. Other than the main island, there are smaller
islands which comprise the province, Formerly known as Catanduan or Catandungan,
Catanduanes derived its name from the tando trees which abound in the island

The whole province has a land area of 1,511.5 square kilometers and a
population of 232,357 in 2007. It is composed of 11 towns, with Virac as the capital

Catanduanes was explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1573. Later, on January 6,
1576, Fr. Diego de Herrera with nine Augustinians sailed from Acapulco to the
Philippines aboard the galleon Espiritu Santo and landed on the shores of Bato,
Catanduanes. A certain Fr. Francisco Colin described the inhabitants as noted
shipbuilders who can build ships even without using nails or futtock timbers. In 1755,
the Muslims overran the island, defeated the then alcalde mayor, then pillaged and
burned the towns including important ecclesiastical and municipal records. The
Spaniards left Catanduanes on September 18, 1898. When the Philippine-American
war broke out, Brigadier General William A. Kobbe occupied Virac on January 24, 1900,
In 1941, the island was governed by Japanese Imperial Forces. After the liberation of
Bicol region from Japanese forces in 1945, the United States Armed Forces maintained
a military base in Panay island in the northern part of the province.

On October 26, 1945, Catanduanes became an independent province from Albay
through the passage of House Bill No. 301 authored by then Representative Francisco
Perfecto. This bill became the Commonwealth Act No. 687. Remigio Socito, the last
Lieutenant Governor of Catanduanes was appointed as the first Provincial Governor
When an election was held in 1947, Alfonso V. Usero became the first elected
Governor.

In order to give the people of Catanduanes the opportunity to celebrate the

historic occasion of its independence as a province, it is but proper to declare October
26 of every year as a special non-working holiday. Hence, the passage of this bill is

eammestly sought. a

CESAR V. SARMIENTO



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House Bill No.421 5

Introduced by Rep. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 26 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES TO BE KNOWN AS
THE FOUNDATION DAY OF CATANDUANES.

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the Catanduanes Foundation Day Act.

SECTION 2. October 26 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-
working holiday in the Province of Catanduanes to be known as the Foundation Day of
Catanduanes

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The National Highway connecting Poblacion to Caniogan in the Municipality of
‘Tubod, Lanao del Norte is a national road project that is envisioned to ensure the efficient
flow of goods and services in the barangays of Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

Governor Arsenio Quibranza served as Lanao del Norte Governor since 1965
when he succeeded Governor Mohamad Ali Dimaporo as the provincial governor, He
was elected as governor of the Province in the 1967 elections, and was re-elected in 1971
and in 1980.

This bill seeks to enshrine and serve as a marker for the future generations of
Lanao del Norte, the achievements of former Governor Arsenio Quibranza. This will
mark as a tribute to his life as a public servant and leader for the good of the Province of
Lanao del Norte and its people. And the passage of this bill will be a concrete
commemoration of the late Governor.

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

MOHAMAD KHALID Q. DIMAPORO
First District, Lanao del Norte


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4584

HOUSE BILL NO.

‘Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT NAMING THE POBLACION-CANIOGAN NATIONAL ROAD IN
TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE AS THE ARSENIO ARCELO QUIBRANZA.
HIGHWAY

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

SECTION 1. The Poblacion-Caniogan National Road in Tubod, Lanao del Norte is hereby
named as the Arsenio Arcelo Quibranza Highway.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in their
budget the funds necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen days following the completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 40438

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide free umbrellas, raincoats and rainboots for all
public elementary and high school teachers in the country.

Given their meager salaries despite the amount of work and sacrifice
required of them, public school teachers , more often than not,face the reality
of a “come-what-may" attitude when it comes to taking care of their health
due to financial restrictions. Even the purchase of basic rainy season
necessities such as umbrellas, raincoats and  rainboots are,
sometimes,disregarded. ironically, it is, in fact, to the best interest of their
students and parents, to ensure that they are in good health for them to
perform their teaching duties better,

This Act seeks to provide our public school teachers with even the most
basic rainy weather protection gears to keep them going.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit no, 4043

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
PROVIDING FREE UMBRELLAS , RAINCOATS AND RAINBOOTS TO PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the " Free Umbrellas,
Raincoats and Rainboots for Public School Teachers Act of 2016".

SEC, 2. Every public elementary and high school teacher in the country shall be
provided with an umbrella, raincoat and rainboots annually.

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

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

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

amended accordingly

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SS aye) 7 NOV 208

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS 2 y
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First Regular Session

House Bill No4260

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO.

AN ACT OFFICIALLY CREATING BARANGAY ASCOMO, MUNICIPALITY OF
GUAGUA, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, INTO A BARANGAY FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Guagua in the Province of Pampanga is a first class
municipality with a population of 111,199 based on 2010 census. Currently, the
municipality has 31 barangays.

Of the 31 barangays, Barangay Ascomo was created based on Sangguniang
Panlalawigan Ordinance No. 26, which was approved last September 1993 during the
term of then Governor Bren Z. Guiao. Considering that the said barangay was not
created by virtue of a law, they are not enjoying the benefit of receiving the annual
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) from the Department of Budget and Management and
thus receiving only financial aid from the municipal and provincial governments.

Barangay Ascomo has been in existence for almost 23 years, with its current
Council serving the needs of its constituents effectively, It is about time for it to be
recognized officially as a barangay to further strengthen the provision of basic services
to its people.

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

GLORI. IACAPAGAL ARROYO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No42 60

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT OFFICIALLY CREATING BARANGAY ASCOMO, MUNICIPALITY OF
GUAGUA, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, INTO A BARANGAY FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

Section 1, Creation of Barangay Ascomo. - Barangay Ascomo, Municipality of
Guagua, Province of Pampanga, is hereby officially created as a barangay, and
therefore retain its identity based on its more or less permanent natural boundaries. Its
meters and bounds shall be surveyed, cost of which shall be borne by the local
government units concerned

Sec, 2, Barangay Officials.. The first set of officials shall be appointed by the
Provincial Governor, in consultation with the Municipal Mayor and Representative of the
District, and shall hold office until such time that their successors have been duly
elected and qualified

Sec. 3. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. — All existing public infrastructure and
facilities for public use existing therein at the time of the approval of this Act are hereby
transferred without cost or compensation to and shall be administered by the barangay.

Sec. 4, Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. - Barangay Malabni shall be entitled
to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No.
7160, as amended, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

Sec. 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved