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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8748

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in Barangay Lapasan in the 2"
District of Cagayan de Oro City.

‘These multi-species marine hatcheries will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries in the concerned barangay. It will also give the fisherfolks
the opportunity to undergo training and learn and improve present practices to improve
productivity

These hatcheries will also improve the income not only of the residents of the barangay but
the entire city as well. It will also provide additional employment and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood.

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

RUFYS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez a
House Bill No. 8748

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY LAPASAN IN
THE 2% DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine
hatchery in Barangay Lapasan in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government unit concerned
through a memorandum of agreement. it shall implement a training and phasing-in program
for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in Barangay Lapasan in the 2 District of
Cagayan de Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

‘SEC.4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or withdrawal by the
BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery.

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,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8718

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CULYAT,
MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN
AS CULYAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Culyat, Municipality of
Valderrama in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the Culyat Elementary
School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Culyat, but the school
does not cater full primary education. Thus school children still need to travel to
neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn and to develop and allow them to be part
of the country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8718

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CULYAT,
MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN
AS CULYAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted in 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, an elementary school in Barangay Culyat, Municipality of Valderrama

in the Province of Antique to be known as Culyat Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Culyat Elementary School, the funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8655

Introduced by Representative Kristine Singson

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill aims to convert the Candon-Santiago-San Esteban Coastal Road
located in the province of Ilocos Sur into a national road.

With an approximate distance of 23.6 kilometers and a main thoroughfare that links
the three local government units (LGUs), this road leads to well-known and newly
declared tourist destinations in the province like Santiago Cove, Candon City
Ecotourism Zone, and the local favorite, San Esteban Port. This road will also connect
to national roads going to Sta. Maria Church, Pinsal Falls, the Heritage City of Vigan,
the Shrine of Tirad Pass, and going to Mountain Province, and Baguio.

The Candon-Santiago-San Esteban Coastal Road is identified as a local road thus its
development and maintenance falls into the responsibility of the three LGUs. But due
to limited and low availability of funds in the local governments, the true potential of
the road, including the tourism potential of the area, is underachieved. Road building
and road improvements play a crucial part in development as it connects people and
encourages trade and tourism. By transferring the responsibility of maintaining,
repairing and improving the Candon-Santiago-San Esteban Coastal Road to the
national government, the LGUs would be financially unburdened and could
concentrate their funds in their socio-economic endeavors. It would boost tourism
thereby uplifting the lives of the people not only in those LGUs but of the whole
province. If this measure is approved, the people from these LGUs would also directly
benefit from President Rodrigo R. Duterte's massive "BUILD BUILD BUILD"
infrastructure program under the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

nouse BLL No,__ 254

Introduced by Representative Kristine Singson

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERTION OF THE CANDON-
SANTIAGO-SAN ESTEBAN COASTAL 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 Candon-Santiago-San Esteban Coastal Road in the Province
of Ilocos Sur is hereby converted into a National Road.

SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary tules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act within
sixty (60) days from its effectivity.

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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8173

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

“AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 18 THEREOF”

Based on the Department of Health (DOH) report as of December 9, 2020, there
are fifteen thousand five hundred eighty-eight (442,785) total number of COVID cases
nationwide that includes twenty-five thousand three hundred twenty-five (25,325)
active cases and eight thousand six hundred seventy (8,670) deaths. With those
overwhelming recorded numbers, the continuing community transmission cannot be
denied. Hence, the country coming to an end from this public health crisis is yet
improbable and unforeseeable. There still persists a threat not only to the people's
livelihood but most importantly to one's precious life.

Thus, the government must be allowed to continue its response in alleviating the
impact of COVID-19 to the Filipinos by extending the validity and effectivity of Republic
Act NO. 11494 also known as the "Bayanihan to Recover as One Act” until June 30,
2021. The aforementioned extension shall give the government the opportunity to
continuously implement the recovery and stimulus programs specified in the Bayanihan
2, most especially in allocating funds for more essential necessary and relevant items
and expenses to recover from the distressing effects of this global pandemic. As well as
the other powers provided under the said law that able the government to provide
‘emergency assistance for vulnerable groups and individuals, expand medical resources
to fight COVID-19, and finance emergency initiatives keeping the economy inundated.

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

LUIS RAYMUNI



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO8173
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Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

“AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 18 THEREOF”

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

Section 1. Extension.-Section 18 of Republic Act No. 11494 otherwise
known as the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act” is hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 18 Effectivity. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, this
Act shall be in full force and effect until the next adjournment of the Eigteenth
Congress on [December 19, 2020] JUNE 30,2021. This Act shall take effect
immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation or in the
Official Gazette: Provided, That Section 4(cc) of this Act shall be deemed to be in
effect since Republic Act No. 11469 expired.”

Section 2. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8732

Introduced by Representative Kristine Singson

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill aims to convert the Narvacan-Nagbukel-Pilar-Villaviciosa Road
located in the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Abra into a national road.

With an approximate distance of 26.6 kilometers, this road connects Region I and
CAR through the provinces of Hocos Sur and Abra, by linking the national road in
Narvacan, passing through Nagbukel (Ilocos Sur), and going all the way to the
municipalities of Pilar and Villaviciosa (Abra).

The Narvacan-Nagbukel-Pilar-Villaviciosa Road is identified as a local road thus its
development and maintenance falls into the responsibility of the three LGUs. But due
to limited and low availability of funds in the local governments, the true potential of
the road, including the tourism potential of the area, is underachieved. Road building
and road improvements play a crucial part in development as it connects people and
encourages trade and tourism. By transferring the responsibility of maintaining,
repairing and improving the Narvacan-Nagbukel-Pilar-Villaviciosa Road to the
national government, the LGUs would be financially unburdened and could
concentrate their funds in their socio-economic endeavors. It would boost tourism
thereby uplifting the lives of the people not only in those LGUs but of the whole
province. If this measure is approved, the people from these LGUs would also directly
benefit from President Rodrigo R. Duterte's massive "BUILD BUILD BUILD"
infrastructure program under the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8732

Introduced by Representative Kristine Singson

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERTION OF THE NARVACAN-
NAGBUKEL-PILAR-VILLAVICIOSA ROAD, LOCATED IN THE
PROVINCES OF ILOCOS SUR AND ABRA 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 Narvacan-Nagbukel-Pilar-Villaviciosa Road in the Provinces
of Ilocos Sur and Abra is hereby converted into a National Road.

SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act within
sixty (60) days from its effectivity.

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,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8903

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Kalapat Cave in Barangay Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro City as
an ecotourism site.

Kalapat Cave is one of the tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. Declaring the Kalapat
Cave an ecotourism site will result in the development and improvement of the tourist site. It
will also help the development of the local community.

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

RUEFMS B. RO! EZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8903

House Bill No.

ANACT
DECLARING KALAPAT CAVE IN BARANGAY DANSOLIHON, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Kalapat Cave Ecotourism Site. - The Kalapat Cave located in Barangay
Dansolihon, Cagayan de Oro City is hereby declared an ecotourism site.

Sec. 2. Kalapat Cave Ecotourism Master Plan. - Within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the approval of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall develop an ecotourism a master plan subject to the rules
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites. Said masterplan shall be
incorporated in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic
Act No. 9593. otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009" and shall also include the
construction and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the area: Provided, That the
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the scenery and
resources of the area.

‘Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

See. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, presidential decrees
and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed
repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 7. 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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Eighteenth Congress ih ye: em ry)

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8719

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
IGMASANDIG, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO
BE KNOWN AS IGMASANDIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Igmasandig,
Municipality of Valderrama in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the
Igmasandig Elementary School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Igmasandig, but the
school does not cater full primary education. Thus school children still need to travel
to neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn and to develop and allow them to be part
of the country's aim for inclusive growth.

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

——LOREN B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8719

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
IGMASANDIG, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO
BE KNOWN AS IGMASANDIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 4. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Igmasandig, Municipality of
Valderrama in the Province of Antique to be known as Igmasandig Elementary

School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Igmasandig Elementary School, the funding of

Which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8717

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CALOY-
AHAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS CALOY-AHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Caloy-ahan,
Municipality of Bugasong in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the Caloy-
ahan Elementary School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Caloy-ahan, but the school
does not cater full primary education. Thus school children still need to travel to
neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn and to develop and allow them to be part
of the country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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

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——TOREN B. LEGARDA

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.8717

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CALOY-
AHAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS CALOY-AHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Be it enacted in 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, an elementary school in Barangay Caloy-ahan, Municipality of

Bugasong in the Province of Antique to be known as Caloy-ahan Elementary School

SEC, 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Caloy-ahan Elementary School, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

BIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8460

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ENRICO A. PINEDA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Zhengyo Zhu is a Chinese national and family man from Guangdong, China and
has been residing in the Philippines since 2015. He was employed as a supervisor in
Xingwang Limited Corporation, a Filipino-Chinese owned company. Throughout his
stay in the Philippines, Mr. Zhu has realized that he wants to stay permanently in this
country as he found fulfillment and value in his work.

Mr. Zhu wishes to help our nation and every Filipino that their business deals with
as well as to participate in social and charitable endeavors.

Mr. Zhu and his family were able to adapt easily, as many Filipino practices were
also being done in China and he and his family are very fond of Filipino culture and
tradition. They have fallen in love and have embraced the Philippine people and culture.

‘As Mr. Zhu has no intention of residing anywhere else and now wishes to live in
this country, which he has treated and considered as his home for several years for good.
He has decided to pursue to become a citizen of the Philippines, to which flag he pledges
to hold loyalty, obedience, and allegiance. He hopes that he will be given the chance to
continue serving our people that he has considered as brothers and sisters.

In view of Mr, Zhengyo Zhu’s wish to become a Filipino citizen, approval of this

bill is earnestly sought.

ENI A. PINEDA
@ PACMAN


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. aa

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES ENRICO A. PINEDA.

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO ZHENGYO ZHU

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

Section 1. Zhengyo Zhu is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and
privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines, Zhengyo Zhu shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

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

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. OO

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ENRICO A. PINEDA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Mr. Shaozhou Gu, a Chinese
national and a family man who has been staying in the Philippines since 2010.

He was hired for a supervisory position in Evolve and Grow Property
Management Incorporated, a company that constructs condominiums and townhouses
in the country and owned by his Filipino-Chinese friends.

He has been living in the country for a decade together with his family. That span
of time gave him a firm belief that they wanted to stay permanently in the Philippines.
Despite constant struggles he experienced day to day, he attains a sense of fulfillment
and value to his work. Given such, Mr. Gu decided to pursue the opportunities present
to him and has been thankful.

Mr. Gu has no intention of residing anywhere and aspires that he and his family
become part of the citizenry of our county, while making sure to return the kindness
extended to him by our fellow Filipinos.

In view of Mr. Shaozhou Gu’s wish to become a Filipino citizen, approval of this bill is

earnestly sought.

ENR
ge 1PACMAN


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8459

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES ENRICO A. PINEDA
AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO SHAOZHOU GU
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

Section 1. Shaozhou Gu is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and
privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines, Shaozhou Gu shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

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

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Sccond Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N 8685

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO “VG” S. LACSON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mr. Wenyi Cai is a Chinese Citizen from the Province of Hubei of China who has
been in the Philippines for almost five (5) years. He was initially invited by friends and
relatives to visit the Philippines as a tourist and during his stay, he was also invited to invest
in a business ran by Filipinos and Filipino-Chinese Businessmen, to which he obliged and
he was even offered a position with the company, but he turned it down since he was going
to return to China.

However, while staying in China for a few months after returning from his vacation
in the Philippines, Mr. Cai had an urge to return to the Philippines, as even though he only
stayed for a short while, he already felt at home in our country. All of his friends and
relatives were already living in the Philippines and being on Philippine soil gave him find
purpose and felt as if he would be put to better use, specifically to provide quality yet
affordable abodc to Filipinos. Hc then chose to come back to the Philippines and accept
the job offer at Oriental Union Property Inc. Through the years, he created strong bonds
with the Filipino employees and Filipino-Chinese community here.

Mr. Cai has easily acquainted himself with Filipino values and traditions and now
yearns of residing in the Philippines permanently. As he no longer wishes to reside
anywhere else and has decided to become a citizen of the Philippines.

In view of Mr. Cai’s wish to become a Filipino Citizen, approval of this bill is
earnestly sought.

Otte
VIR’ “VG” S. LACSON
Manila Teachers Partylist


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Sccond Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 8685

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO “VG” S. LACSON.

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO WENYI CAI
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

Section 1. Wenyi Cai is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and
privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines, Wenyi Cai shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

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

Approved,
eer SEIN

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ) fs
Second Regular Session if RecEVED 2 2
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, i
introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez &
House Bill No. 2204
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Kweba de Oro in Barangay Bayanga, Cagayan de Oro City as.
an ecotourism site.

Kweba de Oro is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. The cave
requires a 40meter descent to be able to get in. deep abseil to get in. The cave is a river cave
and there are areas inside the cave where the water almost reaches the ceiling. The exit of
the cave is a passage in a cave that is submerged under water. Visitors have said that it is
necessary to dive a short distance to reach the exit.

Declaring the Kweba de Oro an ecotourism site will result in the development and
improvement of the tourist site. It will also help the development of the local community.

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

RUFJS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No8 904

AN ACT
DECLARING KWEBA DE ORO IN BARANGAY BAYANGA, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AN
ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Kweba de Oro Ecotourism Site. - The Kweba de Oro located in Barangay
Bayanga, Cagayan de Oro City is hereby declared an ecotourism site.

Sec. 2. Kweba de Oro Ecotourism Master Plan. - Within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the approval of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall develop an ecotourism a master plan subject to the rules
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites. Said masterplan shall be
incorporated in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic
Act No. 9593. otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009" and shall also include the
construction and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the area: Provided, That the
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the scenery and
resources of the area.

Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

‘See. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, presidential decrees
and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed
repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 7. 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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Resblic the Philipines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quexon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8412

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

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE IMMEDIATE RETURN OF CARNAPPED VEHICLES TO
THE LAWFUL OWNERS THEREOF, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE R.A.
NO. 6539, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘ANTI-CARNAPPING ACT OF 1972’
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Republic Act No. 6539, a.k.a. the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972, was enacted to curb theft
of motor vehicles. Apparently, this law has considerably failed to address this problem as
carnapping has become even more rampant over the past years.

This bill amends the present law as it eliminates the defense of good faith on the part of a
person who may have purchased a stolen or camapped motor vehicle. Thus, a
carnapped motor vehicle, even if found in the possession of a purchaser in good faith,
may still be rightfully recovered by the registered owner thereof.

This bill is a consolidation of related bills submitted during the Tenth Congress before the
Committee on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws, which the

undersigned chaired.

LUIS RA’ ID “LRA’ '. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Biers,
Reeblic file Philipines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queso City
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8412

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

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE IMMEDIATE RETURN OF CARNAPPED VEHICLES TO
THE LAWFUL OWNERS THEREOF, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE R.A.
NO. 6539, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘ANTI-CARNAPPING ACT OF 1972’
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. A new Section is hereby inserted between Sections 6 and 7 of Republic Act
No. 6539, otherwise denominated as Section 6-A, which shall read as follows:

SEC. 6-A WHERE A MOTOR VEHICLE HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE LIST OF
CARNAPPED MOTOR VEHICLES AND SAID VEHICLE IS IN THE
POSSESSION OF A PURCHASER, THE LATTER, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER HE IS A BUYER IN GOOD FAITH, UPON DEMAND BY THE
REGISTERED OWNER OR HIS DULY AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL RETURN THE STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE
TO SAID OWNER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE WITHIN SEVENTY TWO
(72) HOURS FROM DEMAND. ANY REFUSAL ON THE PART OF THE
SAID PURCHASER SHALL BE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF HIS
KNOWLEDGE OF THE ILLEGAL SOURCE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE
HE BOUGHT AND SHALL RENDER HIM CRIMINALLY LIABLE UNDER


SECTION 13 OF THIS ACT; PROVIDED, THAT NO RESTRAINING
ORDER OR WRIT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHALL BE ISSUED
BY ANY COURT TO PREVENT THE RECOVERY BY THE OWNER;
PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT IN THE EVENT THAT THE STOLEN
MOTOR VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED IN THE
NAME OF SUCH PURCHASER, THE SAME SHALL BE DISREGARDED
BY THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE.”

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect 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

EIGHTEENTH CoN IGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. COE

Introduced by Rep. Christopher P. De Venecia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The proposed bill seeks to convert the provincial road from the National
Highway, known as Pao —Pozorrubio Road, Passing through Barangay Pao in the
Municipality of Manaoag, Province of Pangasinan leading to Barangay Poblacion
in the Municipality of Pozorrubio, Province of Pangasinan, into a national road
and appropriate funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof.

The conversion of this Provincial road into a national road would directly
affect people's mobility. Accessibility roads bring more opportunities to the
Populace whether for economic, tourism, or day-to-day purposes, Interestingly,
Toads provide great benefits to all the people not only from the area bit to all
travelers who come to have ventured the path,

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this proposed measure is earnestly

sought.
REP, co DE VENECIA

Fourth District, Pangasinan


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

8378
House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Christopher P. De Venecia

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY, PASSING THROUGH BARANGAY PAO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF

POBLACION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POZORRUBIO, PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOF
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
congress assembled:

Section 1. The Provincial Road from The National Highway, passing
through Barangay Pao in The Municipality of Manaoag, Province of Pangasinan
leading to Barangay Poblacion in the Municipality of Pozorrubio, Province of
Pangasinan is hereby converted into a national road.

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

Section 3. This Act shall take effect (15) days after publication in the
Oficial Gazette or two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Sccond Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _8687

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO “VG” S. LACSON,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mr. Lipeng Zhang is a Chinese Citizen from Guangdong, China, who came to our
country in 2010. Since then, he has investments in and has established Oriental Union
Property Inc. with his Filipino and Filipino-Chinese friends that he met during his stay.

Through the many years he has been staying in the Philippines, he has been
convinced and now aspires to become a full-fledged Filipino Citizen. Even though he has
experienced setbacks in his business, he has viewed these as natural occurrences in the
business sector, and this has just given him more enthusiasm to work hard due to the
encouragement of his peers in the Filipino-Chinese Community.

Given the chance, Mr. Zhang promises to help our country progress in any way he
can, as he is concerned with the general welfare of our people. He finds that he can be of
better service if he were to reside permanently in the Philippines as a Fil

In view of Mr. Zhang’s wish to become a Filipino Citizen, approval of this bill is
earnestly sought.

op
VIRGILYO““VG" S. LACSON
Manila Teachers Partylist


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
QUEZON CITY
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Sccond Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8687

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO “VG” S. LACSON

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO LIPENG ZHANG

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

Section 1. Lipeng Zhang is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and
privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon the taking and registration of the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines, Lipeng Zhang shall enter into the full enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

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

Approved,
EPRES. »\
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS (2 RECEIVED
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) a
)

Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No, 8864
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Cugman in the 2” District of Cagayan de
Oro City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are small-time fisher folks who mainiy rely on fish and marine resources for their livelihood
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will ‘surely uplift the fivelinood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
lead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnesily requested.

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 8864

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY CUGMAN IN THE 2"° DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CiTY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Cugman in the 2 District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall inciude in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish
port.

‘SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO GUO LINLIN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ms. Guo Linlin is a Chinese national who was born on April 17, 1987
in Jilin, People’s Republic of China. She arrived in the Philippines in 2005
to visit wonderful places in our country. Impressed by what she saw and
experienced, she returned to the Philippines the following year. She enrolled
in a language school to learn English. She also enrolled in Ateneo De Manila
University — Makati City to pursue a Master degree in Business
Administration. She finished the courses in the curriculum.

In her 15 years in the Philippines, Ms. Linlin became fond of our
country and culture. She enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie of Filipino.
These motivated her to stay for good in the country. She now considers
Philippines as her new home.

She worked as a marketing consultant whose main task was to give
advice and suggestions on how to market Philippine realty business abroad.
She encouraged her friends in China to invest here in the country. She’s an
incorporator of Green Energy Innovative Phils., (GEIPI) Inc., a domestic
corporation engaged in the construction of renewable energy resources. She
is presently a member of the corporation’s Board of Directors and holds the
significant position of Finance Officer. | Her continued stay in the
Philippines, and her decision to invest and work here demonstrate her
sincere desire to become a Filipino citizen.

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

ANTHONY ER “ONYX” D. CRISOLOGO
Representative

First District, Quezon City



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8038

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO GUO LINLIN

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

SECTION 1. Ms. Guo Linlin is hereby granted Philippine
citizenship with all the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as well as the
duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

SECTION 2. Ms. Guo Linlin shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines before a person duly authorized to administer
oath, The Oath of Allegiance shall be registered with the Bureau of
Immigration.

SECTION 3. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau
of Immigration shall issue a Certificate of Naturalization to Ms. Guo Linlin
who shall thereupon enter into the full enjoyment of Filipino citizenship.

SECTION4. 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.
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ) te
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) \
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 8745
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in Barangay Bugo in the 2" District
of Cagayan de Oro City.

‘These multi-species marine hatcheries will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries in the concemed barangay. It will also give the fisherfolks
the opportunity to undergo training and learn and improve present practices to improve
productivity.

These hatcheries will also improve the income not only of the residents of the barangay but
the entire city as well. It will also provide additional employment and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood.

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

RUFYS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS. )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
8745

House Bill No.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY BUGO IN THE
28° DISTRICT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources. of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine
hatchery in Barangay Bugo in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government unit concemed
through @ memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program
for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in Barangay Bugo in the 2 District of
Cagayan de Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
Tevenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SEC.4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or withdrawal by the
BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery.

‘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,