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Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
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1 Regular Session
House Bil No__ 3210

Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILL
Explanatory Note
This bill seeks to convert the 20.5-kilometer Hipona-Canapian-Quinabonglan Road in

the Municipalities of Pontevedra and Maayon, Province of Capiz into a National
Road,

This road network shall be of great service to the residents of the mountainous
barangays of Pontevedra and Maayon once it is improved and properly maintained
The development of this un-cemented road network, which is not passable during
rainy season, shall benefit the farmers of the area as it will provide them easy access
to the town proper and facilitate transportation of their agricultural products to the
markets.

While the Provincial Govemment of Capiz recognizes its vital role in facilitating
trades and investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not
have enough capability to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the
Hipona-Canapian-Quinabonglan Road into a national road is highly necessary to
ensure its proper maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of
the national government to provide ready funds for the purpose.

This bill was filed during the 15" Congress and the same was approved on third
reading by the House of Representatives and subsequently passed by the Senate
for President Aquino’s approval but the President vetoed it because of the lack of
documentary requirements. All means necessary for the completion of needed
documents are now being done by appropriate offices

Thus, the refilling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is earnestly
sought.

EMMANUEL A.BILLONES.
Representative
1* District, Capiz

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
1* Regular Session

3210

House Bill No.

introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE HIPONA-CANAPIAN-QUINABONGLAN ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF PONTEVEDRA AND MAAYON, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 4. The 20.5-kilometer Hipona-Canapian-Quinabonglan Road in the
Municipalities of Pontevedra and Maayon, Province of Capiz is hereby converted into
a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance 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
sum as may be necessary for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3901

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

This act is inimical to civil service in that it tends to push employees or officiats indulgh
in this improper vice or behavior to get drunk or otherwise intoxicated“as to react or
even cause violence upon others.

It is prescribed upon every public servant to abide by proper conduft at all times, hence
this submission effectively now prohibits drinking in government offices or similar
premises within the concemed government agency.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 3901

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

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

Be it enacted in 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 “Liquor and Other Intoxicating
Beverage Ban Act of 2016.”

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

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

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

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
7 VATIVES
ROCLIVED
07 SEP 2018

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESE! WES 4

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, __ 3526

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 20 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN,
PROVINCE OF QUEZON IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Municipality of Guinayangan is one of the thirty nine municipalities
comprising Quezon Province. It is primarily an agricultural municipality with 68
percent of its total land area devoted to agricultural production. Endowed with rich
natural and marine resources, Guinayangan is largely known to be the Seafoods
Paradise of the province. It is also host to the Maulawin Spring Protected Landscape
which serves as a great location for biological research. Its strategic location, shoreline
beaches, coral reef and resorts in natural settings continuously attract tourism activities
in the province,

Declaring June 20 a special non-working holiday is a way of recognizing the
valuable efforts and contributions of the people in Guinayangan. It will further
encourage its people to strive harder, promote the tourism industry and bring greater
progress to the municipality,

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill

s earnestly sought.

y

SLINA “HELEN” D.L. TAN, M.D.
4th District, Quezon



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

tEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8526

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 20 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUINAYANGAN,
PROVINCE OF QUEZON IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. June 20 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Guinayangan, Province of Quezon, in commemoration of
its founding anniversary.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINI on yea pee bo.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED

Quezon City, Manila

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR S}

House Bill No,

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District, Bacolod City


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPIN)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION.

3808

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

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

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

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

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

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

\CTION 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
izette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,

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REP. GREG ATAYA
Lone District, Bacolod City
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.33'79

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A free parking policy should be carried out by owners and operators of shopping malls,
supermarkets, schools, hospitals, hotels and similar business, commercial and public
establishments precisely to protect the interest of the consumers as well as establish
standards of conduct for business and industry as enshrined in Article 2 of RA No. 7304,
also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines.

Under this submission, there is hereby prescribed a ‘Free Parking Policy’ that shopping
malls, schools, hospitals, hotels and similar business as well as public establishments shall
promote for the interest of the consumers in accordance with the Consumer Law given that
the provision of designated parking areas or facilities are actually a basic amenity that
should be so provided lest such private or even public establishments would not have been
allowed to be built.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 33°79

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROMOTING A FREE PARKING POLICY IN SHOPPING MALLS, SCHOOLS,
HOSPITALS, HOTELS, AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Itis a declared State policy to protect the life, liberty and property of the
general public consistent with the manifest role of the private and public sector to provide
opportunities and incentives.

SEC. 2. This Act shall be known as the ‘Free Parking Policy Act of 2016”.

SEC. 3 Under this Act, owners and agents of shopping malls, schools, hospitals,
hotels, and similar business or public establishments shall hereby promote a “Free Parking
Policy” to all their customers and clientele.

SEC. 4. Any person who violates the provisions hereof shall be fined of not less than
FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) and imprisonment of not less than six (6) months,
or both, upon the discretion of the Court,

SEC. 5. Any provision of law, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof, contrary
to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette,

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

First Regular Sessjqp
House Bill Neos 7

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE GERALD ANTHONY V, GULLAS, JR

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Old Railway — Cabutoy Road to Tungkil Minglanilla, from a

Barangay to a National Road and to provide funds for its improvement, repairs and

maintenance.

The Old Railway ~ Cabutoy Road lies in Barangay Pooe City of Talisay, Cebu connects and
stretches up to Barangay Tungkil, Municipality of Minglanilla, which is approximately 1.24
kilometres in terms of length

The Conversion of this particular route from Barangay Road to a National Road would
hasten access of motorist considering its current structure and condition. Large number of
riding public, commuters utilizing public transport and private vehicles, business sectors are
beneficiaries of this access route considering the easy and fast entry and exit points from

Talisay City and the National Highway, vice versa.

Residents within and along these areas are mostly dependent in the access of this Road
which is likewise serving as trade route of farm products from southern part of Cebu
Province.

Thus, the passage of this bill is of urgent concern primarily because of the existing quantity

of riding public benefiting its use

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



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

House Bill No._ 3567

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE GERALD ANTHONY Y. GULLAS, JR

AN ACT CONVERTING THE OLD RAILWAY — CABUTOY ROAD TO TUNGKIL
MINGLANILLA FROM A BARANGAY ROAD TO 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 Old Railway - Cabutoy Road to Tungkil Minglanilla, barangay road
is hereby converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved:
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3902

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Frontline services depend largely on the role of barangay officials and their time,
energy, and resources being channelled to resolve or address a broad spectrum of
social and community-based concerns

Section 2 of Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution stipulates thus, “The promotion of social
justice shall include the commitment to create economic opportunities based on
freedom of initiative and self-reliance.”

The bill takes its moorings on the fact that there are opportunity costs when barangay
officials have to perform their duties and responsibilities in practically 24/7-i
bring to their constituents the highest form of service that they deserve,

Financial assistance equivalent to three (3) months of their basic Salary and allowances
if they have already served three (3) terms is just a small
government for having been agents of government to effect natfonal development.

The immediate passage of this piece of legislation is most fervently prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8902

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS WHO HAVE
SERVED FOR THREE (3) TERMS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Barangay Officials’ Financial
Assistance Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. There shall be provided financial assistance to barangay officials who
have served for three (3) terms equivalent to three (3) months of their basic salary and
allowances.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of the provisions
of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such
sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the
annual budget of the local government unit concerned.

SEC. 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any
benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other
issuances especially favorable to barangay officials.

SEC. 5. Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6, All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect immediately after its approval.

Approved,
sUUSE9F REPRESENTATIVES |

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pare. 25 AUG 2016
Quezon City
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First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILLNO.88.46 BLS 480 Wor ¥ Smayice

Introduced by HON. MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Camarines Norte provincial road which starts at the
junction of Daang Maharlika Kilometer 337+000 in the Municipality of Talisay to the
junction of Daang Maharlika Kilometer 327+800 encompassing the Municipality of Vinzons
and the Municipality of Labo, into a national secondary road.

The conversion will guarantee safe and road worthiness that will actuate an
increase in economic activity and generate livelihood in the traversed municipalities
considering that it will serve as bypass road that will shorten the distance and travel time
from the Municipality of Daet, capital town of Camarines Norte, to Metro Manila.

The existing road is in much needed repair because the provincial government
cannot provide the necessary funds for its maintenance.

This bill was first filed in the 15" Congress, was approved in both houses but
eventually vetoed by the President due to technicalities. So, after thorough review and
technical modifications, this bill is being re-filed for the same worthy purpose it will serve to
the 2" District of Camarines Norte.

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

Mi LC. PANOTES


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB No, 8348

BY REPRESENTATIVE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCIAL ROAD WHICH
STARTS AT THE JUNCTION OF DAANG MAHARLIKA KILOMETER 337+000 IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TALISAY TO THE JUNCTION OF DAANG MAHARLIKA
KILOMETER 327+800 ENCOMPASSING THE MUNICIPALITY OF VINZONS AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LABO, INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Camarines Norte provincial road which starts at the junction of
Daang Maharlika Kilometer 337+000 in the Municipality of Talisay to the junction of Daang
Maharlika Kilometer 327+800 encompassing the Municipality of Vinzons and the
Municipality of Labo, is hereby converted into a national secondary road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the

Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall
issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved,
RECENLCD
22 AUG 2016

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8174

HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by: HON. ERIC D. SINGSON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill aims to convert the Suyo-Sigay-Del Pilar road located in the
Municipalities of Suyo and Sigay into a national road.

‘The aforementioned road has an approximate distance of 22.4 kilometers and is the
main thoroughfare that links the Municipality of Suyo and the Municipality of
Sigay. In addition, this road leads to the “Sangbay ni Ragsak” Falls and the Shrine
of Tirad Pass, both declared tourist destinations in the province of Ilocos Sur,

The Suyo-Sigay-Del Pilar road is identified as a local road thus its development
and maintenance falls into the responsibility of the local government. However,
due to the struggle in appropriating funds from the local government to maintain
and develop the said road, the true potential of the road is unachieved.

Road improvement plays a crucial part in developing a province and encouraging
trade and businesses to flourish and by transferring the responsibility of
maintaining, repairing and improving the Suyo-Sigay-Del Pilar road to the national
government , the socio-economic endeavors of the concerned municipalities and
most especially boost tourism for both “Sangay ni Tagsak” Falls and the Shrine of
Tirad Pass.

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

RIC D. SINGSON

isULSE YF REPRESENTATIVES


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 3174

INTRODUCED BY REP! RIC D. SINGSON

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERTION OF THE SUYO-SIGAY-
DEL PILAR ROAD, LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. The Suyo-Sigay-Del Pilar Road in the Province of Ilocos Sur is

hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall provide the
necessary amount for the maintenance, repair and improvement of the said road
and shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This act shall be effective immediately upon approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City SF iH ocr Vip,

17" Congress % IM OG ——
First Regular Session \ a, br: -

HOUSE BILL NO. 8987

Introduced byRepresentative WES GATCHALIAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill secks to convert the city road of the Lingunan to Lawang Bato
city road in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila into a National Road.

The existing roadway is heavely traversed by motorists from local
residents and throse from nearby municipalities and because of such continuous
use, necessary maintenance of the said road is hardly ever undertaken by the
city government. Its condition worsens when it is the rainy season, Our concern
is mainly for the safety and convenience of our constituents who ply the routes
of their daily duties.

It is in this light that the early approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

ON. WES GA
Representative
1* District, Vg

CHALIAN

enzuela City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
17" Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL no, 8887

Introduced byRepresentative WES GATCHALIAN

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF LINGUNAN TO
LAWANG BATO ROAD, IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, METRO
MANILA 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 city road of Lingunan to Lawang Bato road in Valenzuela
City, Metro Manila, is hereby converted into a national road.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take fifteen (15) days after its publication 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

3995

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

T. Taupan Road in Sutterville Barangay Campo Islam Zamboanga
City is a busy city road connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan
Limpapa National Highway San Jose Gusu Section to Junction R.T.
Lim Boulevard. Its function is to complement and connect the named
national roads. The volume of traffic that passes along T. Taupan
Road is similar to that of a national road

It is therefore necessary to convert the said street into a national
road to reduce the financial burden of Zamboanga City government in
maintaining a road that serves as a national road

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

Cn a aaa a
CELSO L. LOBREGA’



Republie of the Philippines
House OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

995
HOUSE BILL NO.. 3995

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CITY ROAD STRETCHING FROM T. TAUPAN ROAD IN
SUTTERVILLE BARANGAY CAMPO ISLAM ZAMBOANGA CITY
CONNECTING JUNCTION ZAMBOANGA CITY LABUAN LIMPAPA
NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAN JOSE GUSU SECTION TO JUNCTION R.T. LIM
BOULEVARD IN ZAMBOANGA CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The city road stretching from T. Taupan Road in Sutterville
Barangay Campo Islam Zamboanga City connecting Junction Zamboanga City
Labuan Limpapa National Highway San Jose Gusu Section to Junction R.T. Lim
Boulevard in Zamboanga City is hereby converted into a national road

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

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

the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 8685

Introduced by Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7227, AS AMENDED,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1992

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In order to effectively promote the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) and to attract more investors to
put up their businesses in CFZ, this bill seeks to amend the provision of Republic Act No.
7227. The portion to be remitted to the Provincial Government shall serve as additional
funding source for the development and promotion of the whole CFZ including its tourism
industry

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARRROYO
2nd District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 8685

Introduced by Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
7227, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BASES
CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Paragraph 3 of Section 15 of Republic Act 7227, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“The provisions of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary
notwithstanding, no national and local taxes shall be imposed on registered
business enterprises within the CFZ. In lieu of said taxes, a five percent (5%) tax on
gross income shall be paid by all registered business enterprises within the CFZ
and shall be directly remitted as follows: three percent (3%) to the National
Government, one percent (1%) to the Provincial Government of Pampanga, and
one percent (1%) to the treasurer's office of the municipality or city where they are

located.”
SEC. 2. Repealing Clause ~ Alll laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations or other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of

this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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,
NEFAES EN.
Republic of the Philippines ON
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED “\
Quezon City 016 “|

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,

First Regular Session

HOUSE BiLL No,_ 8872

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the Constitution
specifically and unequivocally provides. Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution
provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” And
in Article XIV, Section 1, the Constitution states that ‘the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The
bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right
direction

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of
Barangay Magdug through the position papers of the various sectors of the community
within the Municipality of Governor Generoso, Province of Davao Oriental

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Magdug in their desire to have a National High
School in their Barangay by the creation of the Magdug National High School to be
situated at the Barangay proper in the Municipality of Governor Generoso, Province of
Davao Oriental.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

L . ALMARIO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_ 38°72

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MAGDUG,
MUNICIPALITY OF GOVERNOR GENEROSO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO
ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS MAGDUG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Magdug, Municipality of Governor Generoso,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Magdug National High School.

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

SEC, 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall formulate
the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3030

HOUSE BILL NO.

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Flash floods hit Metro Manila year in and year out.

The culprit, it appears, is that some 661 manholes and drainage inlets are missing if
not plugged by private contractors of the Department of Public Works and Highways
while asphalting thoroughfares in Metro Manila.

Manholes and drainage inlets, which if not missing, are otherwise plugged as a result
of asphalting partly contribute to flash floods in that those covered manholes become
no longer accessible for flood control teams to declog.

Private contractors must therefore be held responsible for this man-made disaster.
In fact, they should be slapped with corresponding fines and penalties like
withholding their retention fees or if they continue with this kind of work, be
blacklisted from conducting government projects.

These manholes aid workers to remove silt and waste that clog canals and impede
the flow of floodwater. Waste deposit buildups are hard to reach resulting in slow

contractors doing business with government in projects
floods, not cause them.

The immediate passage of this measure is therefore ear


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3090

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING PRIVATE CONTRACTORS IN ROAD RELATED PROJECTS OF GOVERNMENT FROM
PLUGGING MANHOLES AND DRAINAGE INLETS AND PROVIDING SANCTIONS THEREFOR

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 “Manholes and Drainage Inlets
Preservation Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, all manholes and drainage inlets must be preserved in
major thoroughfares of Metro Manila within the National Capital Region and
no obstruction or plugging should be caused by private contractors of the
Department of Public Works and Highways in road related projects.

SEC. 3. It shall be prohibited for private contractors of the Department of
Public Works and Highways and their sub-contractors in road related projects to
otherwise plug, obstruct, or cause the concreting or asphalting of manholes and
drainage inlets.

In case of violation under this Act, the penalty of withholding of retention fees
and/or being blacklisted from conducting government projects shall be slapped
against a private contractor or its sub-contractor found to cover, plug or obstruct
existing manholes and drainage inlets.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and after its publication in
the Official Gazette.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.8 218

Introduced by Representatives GERALDINE B. ROMAN and
JOSE ENRIQUE S. GARCIA I

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare January 11 of every year as Bataan Foundation
Day and a special non-working public holiday in the entire province.

Bataan rings a chord in the heart of every Filipino. It is a symbol of
democracy and freedom — a memorial to the gallant Filipino-American
defenders of Bataan who fought decisive battles that delayed the timetable of
the well-equipped and better trained Japanese Imperial forces, and changed the
course of history in the Pacific

Once a part of the Province of Pampanga during the early Spanish
colonial period, Bataan was declared a separate and new province on January
11, 1757 through a decree signed by then Governor General Pedro Manuel de
Arandia. Before this, the region was divided into two parts: the Corregimiento
of Mariveles and the Province of Pampanga. The towns of Mariveles, Bagac,
Morong and Maragondon, Cavite comprised the Corregimiento of Mariveles
that was under the jurisdiction of the Recollect Order of the Roman Catholic
Church. The Province of Pampanga included the towns of Orion, Pilar,
Balanga, Abucay, Samal, Orani, Llana Hermosa and San Juan de Dinalupihan.
The latter group was under the charge of the Dominican Order. Limay, the
twelfth town of Bataan, was named only in 1917.

Most of the people living in Bataan are Tagalogs and Kapampangans.
Recent rapid industrialization has lured thousands of people from other
provinces to settle within Bataan. With the significant developments that have
propelled Bataan to what it is today, it is only fitting to designate a special day
every year to commemorate and celebrate its historic foundation with


appropriate ceremonies and activities. It will also showcase the products that
the province is famous for. This particular day will also highlight the ingenuity
of its townfolk to transform and sustain a progressive Bataan.

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

Pa wt SARs aie,

ALDINE B. ROMAN JOSE ENRAQUE S. GARCIA IIT



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8718

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives GERALDINE B, ROMAN and
JOSE ENRIQUE S. GARCIA IIL

AN ACT
DECLARING JANUARY 11 OF EVERY YEAR AS BATAAN
FOUNDATION DAY AND A SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC
HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE

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

SECTION |. January 11 of every year is hereby declared as Bataan
Foundation Day and a special non-working public holiday in the entire province.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Ve

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Sesh og

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Quezon City Campus located at Don
Fabian Street, Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City is in need of prioritization if it
were to succeed in its role of democratizing access to educational opportunities.

Section 17 of Article Il of the 1987 Constitution rightly states, thus: "The State shall give
priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster
patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human
liberation and development.”

PUP — Quezon City Campus is located within the 2" District of Quezon City and the site
is in much need of improvement in terms of new infrastructure projects, repair and
rehabilitation of existing structures, upgrading of classroom facilities and laboratories as
well as centers for specific purposes.

This bill seeks to give highest priority to PUP’s focus on fostering high quality campus
environment.

Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is most welcome for a/polytechnic universit
that offers high quality education

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

898

HOUSE BILL NO. 3

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ACADEMIC STRUCTURES AS WELL AS
REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES OF POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - QUEZON CITY CAMPUS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be provided the construction of new academic
structures as well as repair and rehabilitation of existing structures of the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines — Quezon City Campus under the supervision of the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby
authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its
enactment.

SEC. 3. The Commission on Higher Education shall issue rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately after its approval.

‘Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

HOUSE BILL No._ 3993

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Alejo Alvarez Street in Zamboanga City is a busy city street
connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan to Limpapa National
Highway San Jose Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard. Its
function is to complement the named national roads and is a road
leading to Zamboanga City seaport. The volume of traffic that passes
along Alejo Alvarez Street is similar to that of a national road.

It is therefore necessary to convert the said street into a national
road to reduce the financial burden of Zamboanga City government in
maintaining a road that serves as a national road.

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

Oe Te eae wht

CELSO L, LOBRE!


Republic of the Philippines

Houst OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._ 3993

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CITY ROAD STRETCHING FROM ALEJO ALVAREZ
STREET IN ZAMBOANGA CITY CONNECTING JUNCTION ZAMBOANGA
CITY LABUAN TO LIMPAPA NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAN JOSE SECTION TO
JUNCTION R.T. LIM BOULEVARD IN ZAMBOANGA CITY INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The city road stretching from Alejo Alvarez Street in Zamboanga
City connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan to Limpapa National Highway San
Jose Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard in Zamboanga City is hereby converted
into a national road.

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

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

the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 22°SEP 1hi6
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ida
Quezon City, Metro Manila " ke :

S

eventeenth Congress \
‘st Regular Session

3737

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

This bill seeks to allow Filipino citizens who have become naturalized
citizens of foreign countries to seek appointive or elective public position without
renouncing their foreign citizenship.

Republic Act (RA) No. 9225, otherwise known as the “Citizenship
Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003,” provides that a natural born Filipino
who becomes a naturalized citizen of foreign country is deemed not to have lost
his/her Philippine citizenship. As such, Filipinos who re-acquire their Filipino
citizenship once again enjoy full civic, economic and political rights and be
subjected to all liabilities and responsibilities under the existing laws of the
Republic of the Philippines. Likewise, paragraphs (2) and (3) of Section 5 of said
RA 9225 provides that those who would like to seek appointive or elective public
office must renounce their foreign citizenship prior to assumption to office or upon
filing of their certificate of candidacy, as the case maybe, The conditions set forth
in the said paragraphs are surplusage because once a person files the certificate of
candidacy, the candidates declare their Filipino citizenship and their support to the
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

With this bill, the conditions provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3) of
Section 5 of RA 9225 will be climinated and being a holder of dual citizenship
will no longer be a hindrance when seeking appointive or elective public position.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is highly recommended,

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3737?

Introduced by Honorable Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
ALLOWING FILIPINOS WITH DUAL CITIZENSHIP TO SEEK AN
ELECTIVE OR APPOINTIVE PUBLIC OFFICE WITHOUT
RENOUNCING THEIR FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP

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

SECTION 1 Notwithstanding the provisions of existing laws,
Filipinos with dual citizenship shall be allowed to seek elective or appointive
public office in the Philippines without renouncing any and all of their foreign
citizenship.

SEC, 2. Section 5, paragraphs (2) and (3) of Republic Act 9225,
Section 40 of Republic Act No. 7160 and all other laws, orders, decrees, rules and
regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its in
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,