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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City ey:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS RPESTPATON Uny
First Regular Session BILLS ANU ory SERVICE

House BILL No.2449

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay San Manuel,
Municipality of Lala, Lanao del Norte to be known as the San Manuel National High School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps 10 make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Lala, the nearest high school i
approximately four kilometers away from Barangay San Manuel. The establishment of a
national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective school facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education,

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO a Q. DIMAPORO.

Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 2449

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN MANUEL,
MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN
AS THE SAN MANUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay San Manuel, Municipality of Lala, Province of
Lanao del Norte to be known as San Manuel National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the

Department’s program the operationalization of the San Manuel National High School, the

funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
RECEEVED
pare, 03 AUG 2016
TIME:

BY:

Republic of the Philippines RECISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND 1
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVI

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
2523
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Pinut-an-Bahay-Liloan provincial road in Brgy.
Pinut-an-Bahay, Municipality of Liloan, Province of Southern Leyte, into a national road.

‘The Pinut-an-Bahay provincial road is a vital link for transporting farm produce
of the town such as rice, com, coconuts, vegetables, and fish to nearby municipalities.
However, the said provincial road is now unpassable because of damage due to floods
and ordinary wear and tear. The lack of funds of both the province and the municipality
is the reason the road cannot be repaired and effectively maintained.

‘The conversion of this provincial road into a national road will enhance economic
activities, afford better employment and stimulate commercial undertakings. Moreover,
the responsibility of its maintenance will be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the provincial government reserved for the maintenance of the said road to more
important projects and programs of the provincial government.

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

Wii4oe

ROGER G. MERCADO

‘HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
2523
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PINUT-AN-BAHAY-LILOAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
BARANGAY PINUT-AN-BAHAY, MUNICIPALITY OF LILOAN, PROVINCE
OF SOUTHERN LEYTE, 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 Pinut-an-Bahay-Liloan provincial road in Brey. Pinut-an-
Bahay, Municipality of Liloan, Province of Southern Leyte, is hereby converted into a

national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum necessary for the

maintenance of the road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
RECEIVED
., 02 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
‘Bouse of Representatives
Queson City

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INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Talogtog — Dolores - San Juan — Vira - Balantay — Agsimao-
Cogon ~ Tineg junction and the Apayao provincial road into a national road.

Its construction and completion will encourage economic development by providing
greater, faster and easier access to trade and commerce in Abra and Apayao. It will also benefit
the riding public who pass this provincial road.

The conversion of this provincial road into national one is imperative because the
Government has all the money and machinery to build and maintain this infrastructure in contrast
to the limited resources of the Abra Provincial Government.

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

Loné Legislative District, Abra


Republic of the Philippines
‘House of Representatives
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House eit no. 2379

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE TALOGTOG - DOLORES - SAN JUAN ~ VIRA — BALANTAY —
AGSIMAO - COGON — TINEG JUNCTION IN THE PROVINCE OF ABRA AND THE APAYAO
PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD , AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The junction which traverses and connects the Talogtog ~ Dolores ~ San
Juan — Vira - Balantay - Agsimao ~ Cogon — Tineg — in the province of Abra , and the Apayao
provincial road is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines perd 5 AUG 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iy.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES:
First Regular Session | ON UNIT

BALLS AND INDEX SERVICE
2919 See eee,

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers of public and private schools have immensely contributed to nation building and
dedicated their lives’ work to the betterment of the community. They are the nation’s unsung
heroes who silently toil to improve the lot of their students. They unselfishly give themselves
to irreproachable public service that goes beyond the call of their duties, To ensure that
‘students entrusted in their care learn and adopt a brighter outlook at life is a noble calling,
and in doing so, they mature fast and grow weary on account of the stress that dealing with
different individuals entails. Fact is, teachers serve as surrogate parents/guardians that
genuinely care for the learners.

Unfortunately, existing laws have not amply addressed the various needs of teachers. For
the most part, they are even underpaid and undervalued.

It is for this reason that terminal fee exemption is being sought on behalf of all teachers in
the land. This exemption should be a gesture of the government to acknowledge their hard
work and dedication to their noble calling

Hence, under this bill, every teacher of public and private schools should be exempted from
terminal fees.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.

JULIETA R. SORTUNA

HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2919

introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

AN ACT
EXEMPTING FROM TERMINAL FEES ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Teachers Terminal Fee Exemption Act
of 2016".

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every teacher of public and private schools is exempted from
paying terminal fees for flights.

SEC. 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 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,
Quezon City Metro Manila

REGISTER 17!
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS Cee

First Regular Session
3821
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. AMADO T. ESPINO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay is the basic political unit in the Philippines. It is the
institution that directly and readily provides immediate assistance to the
people in the community level. On account of this orientation, the barangay
Officials, as the front-liners of government service, are expected to be on call
anytime of the day and be able to give immediate RESPONSE and resolutions
to needs and concerns that people encounter in their daily grind.

It is unfortunate, however, that the barangay officials' devotion to duty
and public service is not matched with commensurate incentives. As life
becomes harder for the common man due to the present economic woes of
the country, it becomes even more imperative to give our hardworking public
servants assistance in terms of giving more reasonable honoraria to allow
them to cope up during these difficult times.

This measure is a number attempt to give dignity to the office of our
barangay officials. The early approval of this bill is, therefore, respectfully and
earnestly prayed for.

Fifth District, Pangasinan


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

oRpi
HOUSE BILL No. 2084
—_
Introduced by. HON. AMAOT. ESPINO, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY HONORARIUM FOR BARANGAY
OFFICIALS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby granted an additional monthly honoraria of
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P2,500.00) PESOS for the Punong Barangay,
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P1,500 00) PESOS for the Barangay Kagawad,
ONE THOUSAND (P 1,000 00) PESOS for the member of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa, and EIGHT HUNDRED (P 800.00) PESOS for the Barangay
Tanod.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the next General Appropriations Act following its
enactment. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the said
purpose shall be appropriated in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. All laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, other issuances or
parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly. .

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

Approved,
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
pare:0 9 AUG 2016
na [Bam

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE By gk

Quezon City
‘ NSTRATION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS | LLS AND INDEX SERVICE
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2699

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On January 25, 2015, forty-four members of the Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine
National Police (PNP) laid down their fives @ killed in
action in Mamasapano, Ma: in pe erro Hir, alias
Marwan. They were waylaid while in performance of their sworn duty to uphold peace and
order and while enforcing the law. Until their last breath, they stood their ground and never
backed down in the face of berserk animosity from lawless elements of the society. Once they
were pinned down and trapped by the many anarchic and vicious enemies in the open cornfield
in every direction, the SAF men courageously fought them off with all their might and giory unt!
‘one by one, their very lives escaped them as the ferocious enemies would not let up until every
single one of them feil

To honor these brave men who iaid down their jives for their country, ti
temembered and celebrated by declaring every January 25 of every year ¢ special non-workin
holiday. All Filipinos and their sons and daughters should know of the Ffllen 44’s sacrifice and
bravery and rekindie their patriotism and love for peace and the rejection/of savage aggression.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is most earnestly prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLL No. 2699

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Casteio

AN ACT
DECLARING JANUARY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN

HONOR OF THE FALLEN 44

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

SECTION 1. January 25 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the entire country to honor The Fallen 44

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
pare 4 AUG 2016

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES:!
First Regular Session

2547

BULLS ANY NOX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The City of Bislig has become a fast-developing and bustling city in Surigao del
Sur. It serves both as an agricultural food basket and a source of marine
products supplying the demands for the same within the province and the
nearby communities, To permit the ease of flow in the mobility of commerce and
trade, the provision of infrastructures is crucial. The presence of road
infrastructures allows the steady circulation of traded products and servic
bolstering economic development. The same can also ushers the establishment
of the institutional backbone in giving the people of Surigao del Sur a more
forward looking perspective in pursuing entreprencurial endeavors. With the
assurance of infrastructure provision, our communities will become more
confident in embarking commercial ventures and the expansion of production.

The conversion of Tabon ~ Labisma ~ Lawigan Provincial Road, which stretches
17 kilometers, into a National Road will spell significant boost in Bislig City’s
agriculture, commerce, tourism, trade and industry.

‘The approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

oo


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2547

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TABON - LABISMA - LAWIGAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into National Road ~ The Tabon ~ Labisma — Lawigan
Provincial Road in the City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur into a National
Road.

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

SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,
" REPRESENTAT! IVES

RECEIVED
6 2016

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ATION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS | BILLS «XJ sNuix SERVICE

First Regular Session

2369
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B, BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road connecting Manabo, Danae, Boliney in the province of
Abra and Balatok in the province of Kalinga, into a national road.

Its construction and completion will encourage economic development by providing
greater, faster and easier access to trade and commerce in Abra and Kalinga. It will also benefit
the riding public who pass this provincial road.

The conversion of this provincial road into a national one is imperative because the
Government has all the money and machinery to build and maintain this infrastructure in contrast
to the limited resources of the Abra Provincial Government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
‘House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

9306
HOUSE BILLNO,_2389

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B, BERNOS

AN ACT CONVERTING MANABO, DANAC, BOLINEY, ABRA TO BALATOK, KALINGA
PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Manabo, Danac, Boliney, Abra to Balatok, Kalinga provincial road is
hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
eT
AF REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippine! RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City, Metro Manil DATE: 16 AUG.
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BY:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRE:
First Regular Session

297

REGISTR ATION UNIT
BILLS aNd NOEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
Hon. Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the TESDA Skills and Training and
Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Balayan, Province of
Batangas to be known as the Balayan TESDA Training Center.

The Municipality of Balayan is situated in the central part of
Western Batangas. Because of its strategic location, it can serve as
a hub for education, training and manpower development needs of
the eight (8) towns comprising the First District of Batangas. Its
proximity to the fast-growing agro-industrial towns of Calaca,
Lemery and Nasugbu would be ideal for the youth in these towns to
access quality and industry-specific skills and competencies through
the establishment of a TESDA Skills and Training and Accreditation
Center. Given also the proximity of industries within which trainees
can undergo vocational and technical apprenticeship and on-the-job
training, the establishment of this vital center will boost the
development effort of the First District of Batangas.

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

Elenita Milagros jeen” Ermita-Buhain


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._29'72

“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BALAYAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE BALAYAN TESDA TRAINING CENTER, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE”

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

SECTION 1. E&stablishment of a TESDA Training and Accreditation
Center. - There is hereby created the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in Balayan,
Batangas, to be known as the “Balayan TESDA Training Center”.

SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within sixty (60)
days from the effectivity of this Act, the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) shall promulgate the necessary
Implementing Rules and Regulations that shall govern the implementation of
this Act.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every
year thereafter.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees,
instructions, rules and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any
provision of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 5. Fffectively Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines i
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2076

Introduced by Congresswoman AURORA ENERIO CERILLES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the duty of the State to establish and maintain a system of free public education
in the high schoo! level, to protect and promote the right of citizens to quality education
and to take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. This bill seeks to
carry out this duty through the establishment of a National High School in Barangay
Digon, Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

A barangay of a third-class municipality, Barangay Digon, has a sizeable number of
elementary graduates who are unable to pursue secondary education because of the
location and limited number of high schools in the vicinity. This hinders the residents’
right to accessible education and deprives the barangay the opportunity to develop its
community and improve the quality of the residents’ lives in various aspects —
economic, social, cultural, political and spiritual

Economically, education provides citizens the necessary knowledge skills and values
that will support the country’s economic growth and will make the country progressive
and prosperous. Most importantly, education helps break the vicious cycle of poverty
from one generation to the next

The establishment of a National High School makes high school education more
accessible to the barangay and would result to more educated Filipinos who would
then have better opportunities to improve their living standards. This bill does not only
give utmost importance to education but also helps in creating economic opportunities
and strengthening our national economy.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this bill.

AURO! [ERIO CERILLES


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2076

Introduced by Congresswoman AURORA ENERIO CERILLES

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DIGON,
MUNICIPALITY OF MARGOSATUBIG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR,
TO BE KNOWN AS DIGON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. Establishment of National High School. There shall be established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd), a National High School in
Barangay Digon, Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be
known as Digon National High School.

Section 2. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriation of the DepEd under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum needed for its operation and maintenance
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved:
iOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES

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Republic of the Philippi PATE

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2279

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Maria Vida Espinosa Bravo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert into a National Road, the 21 Km stretch of Claveria
to San Isidro Road. Located from the San Isidro beach extending south to east from
Barangay San Isidro to Poblacion District I in the Municipality of Claveria, Burias
Island, Province of Masbate.

The said road is generally gravel surface where upgrading is imperative in
promoting tourism in the area and at the same time improve the livelihood in nearby
barangays

Its overall spatial framework are directed towards its development as
envisioned both by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)and.
Department of Tourism-ALMASOR onRoads Leading to Tourist Destination.

Hence, this Bill proposes for the conversion of Claveria to San Isidro Road
into a National Road and providing funds for the purpose.

Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought

[A VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO

irs{ (1") District, Masbate


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

2279
HOUSE BILL NO_

Introduced Representative Maria Vida Espinosa Bravo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CLAVERIA TO SAN ISIDRO ROAD IN BURIAS ISLAND,
PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. __ The 21 Km of Claveria to San Isidro Road which
transverses along the Municipality of Claveria, Burias Island, Province of Masbate
and which serves as an access road to the San Isidro White Sand Bar Beach is hereby
converted into a National Road (Roads Leading to Tourist Destination) under the
jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public of Works and
Highways (DPWH) under the General Appropriations Act.

SECT

TION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATAMES

RECEIVED
pare.) AUG 2016

REGISTRATION UNIT
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVR&its ano inex senvice
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 2526

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The denuded forests of Souther Leyte have been largely blame for the spate
of natural calamities in our province. The many years of abuse to the environment
will certainly take years to restore.

The restoration efforts to reforest Southern Leyte will require technical
expertise in the field of forestry. Since a forest restoration needs to be sustainable, it
also needs a sustainable pool of technical individuals. One way of addressing this
concer is to put up a forestry institution within the province. It will surely provide
the technical forestry manpower for the area including those nearby provinces.

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

PAGE

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO,


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 2926

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A COLLEGE OF FORESTRY IN SOUTHERN
LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a Forestry College. There shall be established,
A Forestry College in Southern Leyte.

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

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulation. The Commission on
Higher Education is hereby mandated to come up with implementing rules and
regulations for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the provisions of this
Act.

SECTION 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,
SiENTATIVES
RECEIVED
jane, 28 WL 2016
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OLSi. UF REPS

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.2119

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of provincial road linking the municipalities of
Balindong and Piagapo in Lanao Del Sur to the municipality of Pantaoragat in Lanao
Del Norte , into a National Road.

At present, this provincial road is impassable due to its poor condition. The road
is rough and dusty during summer and pot-holed and muddy during rainy season
affecting the economic trade and progress among affected municipalities.

This road will serve as an access road and main thoroughfare to transport and
market agricultural products such as rice, corn, fruits and vegetables cultivated by local
farmers from distant areas of the municipalities of the two provinces: Lanao Del Sur and
Lanao Del Norte. Thus it will contribute to the potential increase in economic activities
and growth in tourism. This road will also strengthen government linkages among these
municipalities and nearby provinces.

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

REP. ANSARUBDIN A.M. A. ADIONG
4" District, Lanao Del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2119

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE
MUNICIPALITIES BALINDONG AND PIAGAPO IN LANAO DEL SUR TO
PANTAORAGAT IN LANAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the municipalities of Balindong and
Piagapo in Lanao Del Sur to the municipality of Pantaoragat in Lanao Del Norte shall be
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works
and Highways.

SECTION 2. For funding purposes, the amount necessary for the implementation of
this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways under the current general Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum may be
necessary for the repair and maintenance of the national road shall be included in the
Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved
HUUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
pare, 03 AUG 2016

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Republic of the Philippines

is REGISTRATION UNIT
HOUSE OF nepnesen nae mS SERIE

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2520

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Paco to
Barangay San Rafael in Maasin City, Southern Leyte into a national road,

Barangays Paco and San Rafael and the rest of the barangays in Maasin City are
farming communities. Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in theses areas
because they are the means by which farm produce is transported to the markets. They
are convenient links between fifteen (15) municipalities of Southern Leyte stretching
towards the Municipality of Malitbog. Approximately one (1) hour travel time is saved
by not passing the coastal road in going to Maasin City.

The conversion of the Paco-San Rafael road into a national road will greatly
stimulate and promote economic development of the various barangays traversed by this
road network. This will likewise increase commercial activity as a consequence, spur
business and financial movements in the municipalities bounded by this road network.
New investments will be encouraged thus promoting economic growth and progress in
the area

In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2520

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY PACO
TO BARANGAY SAN RAFAEL IN MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

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

SEC. 1. The Barangay Road from Barangay Paco to Barangay San
Rafael in Maasin City, Southern Leyte is hereby converted into a national
road to be known as the Paco-San Rafael National Highway under the direct
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation

of this Act shall be charged against the appropriation for the Department of


Public Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of
the highway shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
evel
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULFO “NOLI” P. FUENTEBELLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill is a concrete gesture to the growing clamor of the people and
officials of the Municipality of Tinambac in the Province of Camarines Sur to
convert the Sitio Tigman, Barangay Bagacay ~ Barangay Sta. Cruz Provincial
Road to a national secondary road as expressed in Resolution No, 16-054
adopted by the Sangguniang Bayan of the said municipality

The said provincial road will serve as a vital altermate route to the
poblacion and will effectively enhance its usefulness as a secondary trunk line
connecting the Municipality of Tinambac to the Municipality of Calabanga, both
in the Province of Camarines Sur,

The conversion of thé said provincial road into a secondary national road
therefore, will continuously make it as a vital route to be properly maintained by
the national government as the provincial government has no sufficient fund for
its improvement, repairs and maintenance. This will also greatly benefit the
people, particularly the poor residents in these remote areas as transportation of
agricultural products and other commodities will become more convenient, safe
and comfortable to the traveling public

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



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_# 7¢ 4

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULFO “NOLI” P. FUENTEBELLA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SITIO TIGMAN, BARANGAY BAGACAY - BARANGAY
STA. CRUZ PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TINAMBAC,
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR TO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sitio Tigman, Barangay Bagacay - Barangay Sta
Cruz Provincial Road in the Municipality of Tinambac, Province of Camarines Sur
is hereby converted and declared as a national secondary road.

SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is
hereby directed to implement this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to cover the improvement, repairs and
maintenance of the said road shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines Tet >
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED

Quezon City pete:_09 AUG 2016
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRES: EY:
First Regular Session
| ATION UNIT
INDE X SERVICE

2696

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Lorna P. Bautista-Bandigan

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE H-WAY JUNCTION-MALITA DIVERSION/ BY PASS ROAD IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, 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 H-Way Junction-Malita Diversion/ By Pass Road in the

Municipality of Malita is hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:

From the Bureau of Lands Local Monument 25 (BLLM 25) of Brgy.
Kidalapong, Municipality of Malita, Davao Occidental to the beginning of the
By Pass Road with a distance of 1,188.671 meters, bearing N 49 deg 26’ 27” W.


SECTION 3. 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 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2696

Introduced by: REP. LORNA BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Malita, one of the five municipalities in Davao Occidental, has vast arable lands
planted to fruit-bearing trees like bananas, durian and other high-value cash crops, different
kinds of vegetables, grains, even ornamental plants like rare species of orchids, and cut-
flowers. In terms of staple crops like rice and corn, Malita had the biggest area of the former
at 1,166 hectares producing 42, 705, 090 metric tons. For corn, Malita had the largest area
harvested and also produced in volume with 36, 249. 50 metric tons. The economic
potential of the municipality is such that the local government seeks to make it as a model
for the rest of the remaining municipalities in the province.

The conversion of H-Way JCT.—Malita Bypass (Barangay) road to a national road,
with a length of 12.069 kilometers, will provide a diversionary route that will help shorten
the travel time especially in delivering farm produce in the nearest market. Converting the
said barangay road will help connect to the nearest town center and thus avoid the traffic
that could delay the unloading of perishable goods. These barangay roads are rough-
surfaced, dusty during the dry season and muddy during the rainy season. Inhabitants in
the area believe that when the barangay road is converted into a national road the poverty
alleviation program of the local and national government will take effect.

In view of the above cited the reasons, early approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REI [A BAUTISTA+BAUTI
ESENTATIVES
i RECEIVED
0.3 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2405
HOUSE BILL no. 2420

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road connecting the Municipalities Of (Mudeng) La Paz

Langiden and (Palang) San Quintin in the province of Abra And (Sallacong) Bantay in the province
of llocos Sur into a national road.

|ts construction and completion will encourage economic development by providing
greater, faster and easier access to trade and commerce in Abra and Ilocos Sur . It will also
benefit the riding public who pass this provincial road

The conversion of this provincial road into national one is imperative because the
Government has all the money and machinery to build and maintain this infrastructure in contrast
to the limited resources of the Abra Provincial Government.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the immediate approval of this Bill is eamestly sought.

HON/JOSEPH STO.
Representative

five District, Abra
l

INO B. BERNOS


Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

246

HOUSE BILL NO 2

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH STO. NINO B. BERNOS.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD WHICH TRAVERSES AND CONNECTS THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF (MUDENG) LA PAZ , LANGIDEN AND (PALANG) SAN QUINTIN IN THE
PROVINCE OF ABRA AND (SALLACONG) BANTAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD , AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The road which traverses and connects Municipalities Of (Mudeng) La Paz,
Langiden and (Palang) San Quintin in the province of Abra and (Sallacong) Bantay Sur in the
Province of llocos Sur is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
HOun. °F
Republic of the Philippines [ ROCESS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a 10 AUG 2016
Dare: -nnenasiaengrt
Tropa

Quezon City, Manila DATE:

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2786

Introduced By Honorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to transfer the management and maintenance of the 18.5
kilometers Jalajala Friendship Highway which connects the Municipality of
Jalajala, Province of Rizal, with the Municipalities of Mabitac and Siniloan,
Province of Laguna, to the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH).

This road was constructed in 1993 under the Japan International
Cooperation Assistance (JICA) Program, and the Municipality of Jalajala since
then underwrites and defrays the cost of maintenance and rehabilitation of
the said highway.

With the construction of this highway, the economic growth and

development of the 3 municipalities were enhanced and fast tracked.

Given the fact that Jalajala is a Fifth (5'") Class Municipality, and hence,
the burden of managing and maintaining this highway is too much for the
Municipality to bear.


In view of the foregoing, transfer of the management and rehabilitation

of aforesaid highway to the DPWH is earnestly sought.

The approval of this bill is urgently recommended.

ISIDRO S. RODRIGUE:


Republic of the Philippines
House Or REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro-Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 2786

Introduced By Honorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.

AN ACT
SEEKING TO CONVERT AND DECLARE THE JALAJALA FRIENDSHIP HIGHWAY
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF JALAJALA, PROVINCE OF RIZAL WITH
THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MABITAC AND SINILOAN, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND TRANSFERRING THE MANAGEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE THEREFOR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
HIGHWAYS.

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Jalajala Friendship Highway, an 18.5 kilometers road
situated in the Municipality of Jalajala, Province of Rizal, is hereby converted and

declared as a national road.


SECTION 2. The management and maintenance of this highway is hereby
placed and transferred to the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPwH)

SECTION 3. The cost of maintenance and rehabilitation of this highway be
charged against the appropriation of DPWH under the current General
Appropriations Act, and thereafter, such amount shall be included in the annual
budget of the DPWH.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines | pave, 08 AUG 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS RESISTR tien UN
First Regular Session = a en,
. BILLS ANG Arf ¢ SY eVICE
House Bill No. 2680

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a Municipal Trial Court (MTC) in Sto, Tomas, Davao del
Norte, which has a population of more than 85,000. Currently, this municipality avails of
the services of a Municipal Circuit Trial Court in the distant Municipality of Carmen,
Serving these equally progressive and populous municipalities must have become a
nightmare to the judge of said court considering that year after year, cases submitted for
his consideration have grown by leaps and bounds resulting in backlogs of alarming
proportion.

As most of these cases emanate from Sto. Tomas, complaints and litigants of the
locality have felt the sting of the old familiar adage, “justice delayed is justice denied.” It
is therefore necessary to unload the heavy burden of this court if it were to resolve cases
speedily, efficiently, and impartially, and the only way to do this is through the creation of
the Municipal Trial Court in the above mentioned place and assigning a permanent judge
thereto.

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

AF 2-7
ANTONIO < FLOIRENDOY JR.

Va Representativ
y, 2" District, Davao del Norte

« OUSE IF REPRESENTATIVES
RECERVED


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,_&680

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO R. FLOIRENDO, JR.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN THE
MUNICIAPLITY OF STO. TOMAS, DAVAO DEL NORTE, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION THIRTY OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG ISAANG DAAN AT
DALAWAMPU'T SIYAM, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. ~ Section 30 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, as amended, is hereby
further amended to read as follows’

“Section 30. Municipal Trial Court. In each of the municipalities that are not
comprised within a metropolitan circuit there shall be a Municipal Trial Court
which shall have one branch, except as hereunder provided:

XXX

ONE (1) BRANCH FOR STO. TOMAS, DAVAO DEL NORTE”

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

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

Approved,