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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4737
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of a national highway from Sitio
Dumaguing, Brgy. East Poblacion to Sitio Dilimbayan, in the Municipality of Balo-I, to be
known as the Balo-I Bypass Road.

Traffic congestion in the Municipality of Balo-I has been a long-time problem in the
Province of Lanao del Norte, especially since it is situated between Hligan City and Marawi
City in the Province of Lanao del Sur.

The proposed road construction will provide an alternative to road users as they will no
longer pass by the town proper of Balo-l, thereby cutting travel time from Hligan City to Marawi
City as well as ease traffic congestion in the poblacion and commercial district.

Furthermore, the proposed highway will also facilitate the movement of government
troops and emergency response teams in times of emergencies.

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

M Q4bIMAPORO

1" District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4737

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BALO-I, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN

AS THE BALO-I BYPASS ROAD 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 constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a national highway from Sitio Dumaguing, Brgy. East Poblacion
to Sitio Dilimbayan, in the Municipality of Balo-I, to be known as the Balo-I Bypass Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways. Thereafter,
such amount as may be necessary for the maintenance of the national highway shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4510

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Sonny L. Lagon, Party List, AKO BISAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Mangga, Municipality of
Tuburan, Province of Cebu to enhance the access of the students to affordable but quality
secondary education.

Barangay Mangga is one of the largest barangays in the Municipality of Tuburan, Cebu,
with a population of around seven thousand. It has a public elementary school but no public high
school as of the present. Consequently, high school students from the barangay walk over four
kilometers a day to pursue secondary education at the Tuburan National High School located at
the Poblacion.

Catering to students from various barangays, the Tuburan National High School is
constantly plagued by perennial overpopulation leading to conditions far from the ideal which
adversely affect the learning process of the students. Hence, establishing the Mangga National
High Schoo! will likewise improve the classroom conditions at the Tuburan National High School.

In View of the above premises, the prompt approval of this measure is earnestly sought and
recommended.

So! » LAGON


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4510
HOUSE BILL Ne

Introduced by Rep. Sonny L. Lagon, Party List, AKO BISAYA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MANGGA,
MUNICIPALITY OF TUBURAN, PROVINCE OF CEBU, TO BE KNOWN AS THE
MANGGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. - There is hereby established,
under the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Mangga, Municipality of
Tuburan, Province of Cebu, to be known as the Mangga National High School.
SECTION. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Mangga National
High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementation. ~The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo, 4857

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT
PROVIDING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) FOR ALL PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Teaching is consideredas the mother of all professions. Without it, there will be no lawyers,
doctors, engineers, accountants and other prominent profession. The teacher’s role in shaping the
youth is crucial for the development of their knowledge, training and values. Unfortunately, the
salaries of the teachers barely meet their necessities much less provide for their medical healthcare.

The purpose of this bill is to provide a health maintenance organization (HMO) program
for all public-school teachers in order to promote and maintain their health. Their indispensible
effort in educating the youth should be compensated not just by giving them monetary
remuneration but also providing them with the best health care possible.

Hence, this proposal is submitted for consideration.

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO,
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo, 4857

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
PROVIDING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) FOR ALL
PUBLIC-SCHOOL TEACHERS

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “LINGKOD KALUSUGAN PARA
SA MGA GURO”

SECTION 2. Purpose of the Law. ~ The purpose of this Act is to provide health maintenance
organization (HMO) for all public school teachers in all levels

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of Department of Finance
in coordination with the Commissioner of Insurance Commission shall promulgate the
implementing rules and regulations

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this
Act shall be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions hereof which are
not affected thereby shall continue to’be in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effectivity,~This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First a om

Introduced by Hon. LORNA P. BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution provides in Article II, Section 15 that “the State shall protect and
promote the right to health of the people and instill consciousness among them”.
Furthermore, Article XIII, Section 11 that “the State shall adopt an integrated and
comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential
goods, health and other services available to all the people at affordable cost”.

This Bill seeks to rename the Malita District Hospital in Poblacion, Municipality of
Malita, Province of Davao Occidental into Malita Childrens and Women Hospital.

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

LORN, UTISTA-BANDIGA‘
Representative
Lone District - Davao Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
4404

Introduced by Hon. LORNA P. BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MALITA DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN POBLACION,
MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL INTO.
MALITA CHILDRENS AND WOMEN HOSPITAL

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

SECTION 1. The Malita District Hospital located in Poblacion, Municipality of
Malita, Province of Davao Occidental is hereby renamed to Malita Childrens and Women
Hospital.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4340

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE WILFREDO S. CAMINERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of the regular district office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Alcoy, Province of Cebu. The
establishment of a Land Transportation Office (LTO) District Branch in Alcoy, Cebu
will make transactions with this particular government agency more accessible for its
residents and the residents of the entire 2 District of Cebu.

‘The Municipality of Alcoy is the most appropriate and strategically located in
the progressive southeastern district of Cebu to have the presence of government
office that will cater closely to basic public services, like easier access to LTO services
in securing vehicle registration, processing of driver's license and other concerns of
the land transportation.

More significantly, the constituents of the southeastern towns of Cebu will not
travel to Cebu City to transact and avail the services of the Land Transportation
Office. It is imperative to create an LTO District Office in the Municipality of Alcoy
which will also be a clear manifestation of the democratization of government services
through the decentralization and devolution of national government office to
grassroots level.

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

FREDO 8. CA!
id District, Cebu


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION:

HOUSE BILL NO. 0)

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE WILFREDO S. CAMINERO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALCOY, IN
THE 28? DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. - There is hereby established a District Branch of the Land
‘Transportation Officer (LTO) to be located in the Municipality of Alcoy located in the
2nd District, Province of Cebu.

SEC. 2. - The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately
include in the Department's programs the operationalization of Land Transportation
Office Branch in the Municipality of Alcoy in the 2"! District, Province of Cebu, the
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3 - The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4 - Separatibility Clause ~ If for any reason, any section of the Act shalll be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not

be affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 5 - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4273

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped,
have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with autism, ADHD and
other similar medical conditions. Students in the SPED program are placed in an educational
environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided by sufficient faculty and staff
members trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are only three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the City
of Mati, Davao Oriental. Due to the distance and financial constraints brought about by high
transportation costs, personal and safety expenses, and other necessary logistical costs,
these centers are inaccessible to special learners residing in the farther areas of the district
including Dahican, Dawan, Macangao, Banaybanay, Tibanban and Luzon.

This bill is being filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of Barangay
Luzon, Municipality of Governor Generoso for the establishment of a SPED Center within
their barangay proper to be called the Luzon Central Elementary School SPED Center.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

2n4 District, Davao Oriental

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

73
HOUSE BILL NO, we

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LUZON, MUNICIPALITY
OF GOVERNOR GENEROSO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
LUZON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a special education school in Barangay Luzon, Municipality of Governor Generoso,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Luzon Central Elementary School Special
Education (SPED) Center.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Luzon Central Elementary School SPED
Center, 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 (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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4030

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Tayug- Natividad Provincial Road in
the Municipalities of Tayug and Natividad, Province of Pangasinan,
provincial road into a national road.

The 5.095-kilometer Tayug-Natividad provincial road is of primary
importance to the life and well-being of our constituents not only in the
towns of Tayug and Natividad but also to other neighboring towns and
provinces. The Municipality of Tayug is home to the famous San Flower
Maze, and geographically set as center of commercial trade in Eastern
Pangasinan. The Municipality of Natividad, on the other hand, is home to
Maranum Falls, a famous tourist destination in Pangasinan. Added to it
is the famous Natividad Sky Plaza, a public park with a giant Christ the
Redeemer Statue (pilgrimage site) which was built on the hillsides facing
the Caraballo Mountains. Connecting these two municipalities is the
Tayug-Natividad road which adjoins two national roads, the San Nicolas-
Natividad-San Quintin-Umingan National Road and the Pangasinan-
Nueva Vizcaya Road on opposite ends.

The Tayug-Natividad road is traversed by motorists coming from
the different municipalities of Pangasinan, the Province of Nueva Ecija
(Region III), and the Province of Nueva Vizcaya (Region II). The conversion
of the Tayug-Natividad road will generate increased tourism, agricultural,
and other commercial activities in an inter-regional scale. Its conversion
and upkeep in conformity with national road standards will spur socio-
economic development in Pangasinan and neighboring provinces. It will
also provide a permanent solution to the deteriorating condition of the


Tayug-Natividad road, a good measure which exempts the Province of
Pangasinan from having to appropriate its annual repair and
maintenance funding.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

TYRONE D AGABAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 4030

Introduced by Representative TYRONE D. AGABAS

AN ACT CONVERTING THE TAYUG-NATIVIDAD PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF TAYUG AND NATIVIDAD, PROVINCE
OF PANGASINAN, FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL

ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Philippines in Congress assembled:

1 SECTION 1. The Tayug-Natividad Provincial Road in the
2 Municipality of Tayug and the Municipality of Natividad is

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hereby converted into a national road.

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be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways
shall include in the department’s program the improvement,
repair, and maintenance of the road, the funding of which shall

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

9 its publication in the Official Gazette or in the newspaper of

10 general circulation.

11 Approved,

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
4575

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) are defined by the Department of Health (DOH)
as persons who have undergone training programs under any accredited government and
non-government organization and who voluntarily renders primary health care services in the
community after having been accredited to function as such by the local health board in
accordance with the guidelines promulgated by the DOH.

At present, there are around 208,000 Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in the
Philippines. This number is too low considering that the Department of Health Bureau of
Local Health Development acknowledges that 802,422 BHWS are still needed.

One possible reason why there is very low interest in being a BHW is the fact that
they do not have security of tenure under the law.

This bill seeks to strengthen and improve BHWs’ incentives by affording them
security of tenure after their accreditation as BHWs and granting them second grade civil
service eligibility after two years of satisfactory service

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is eamestly

requested..
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez _

House Bill No. 4575

AN ACT
PROVIDING SECURITY OF TENURE FOR BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS,
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 6 (D) OF REPUBLIC ACT 7883,
OTHERWISE KOWN AS THE “BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS’ BENEFITS AND
INCENTIVES ACT OF 1995.”

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

SECTION 1. Section 6 (d) of Republic Act No. 7883 is hereby amended to read as follows:
SEC. 6. Incentives and Benefits. — In recognition of their
services, all accredited barangay health workers who are actively
and regularly performing their duties shall be entitled to the
following incentives and benefits:

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4) Civil Service Eligibility. — A second grade eligibility shall be

granted to barangay health workers who have [rendered five (5)]

TWO (2) years continuous service such: Provided, That should

the barangay health worker become a regular employee of the

government, the total number of years served as barangay health
worker shall be credited to his/her service in computing retirement
benefits.

NO PERSON DULY ACCREDITED AS BARANGAY HEALTH

WORKER SHALL BE DISMISSED EXCEPT FOR A VALID

CAUSE AS PROVIDED UNDER EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE

RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ONLY AFTER DUE NOTICE

AND HEARING.

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SEC. 2. Repealing Clause.—All laws, decrees, executive orders and other presidential
issuances which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation:

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _4746

Introduced by REP. JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the operations local government units, we see that the General Service Officer is crucial and
indispensable. Section 490 of the Local Government Code provides for the qualifications,
powers and duties of the General Services Officer. The Local Government Code further
mandates the creation of such office for all cities and provinces.

However, the same code omits the creation of a mandatory office of the General Service
Officer for municipalities. This omission gives several predicaments with respect to the
operation of the municipalities especially as to the duties and responsibilities given to the
so.

This Bill seeks to address the problem in endowing the uniformity of general services
management of the local government units in the provincial, city and municipal levels. It also
intends to hasten the delivery of services requiring general services expertise and technical
support services. It also seeks to provide an improved system of procurement, care,
utilization, custody and disposal of supplies or properties of the local government unit. It
envisions further to minimize corrupt practices due to the check and balance between the
office and that of the treasurer, and ensure internal control policy by delineating the role of
treasurer as “paymaster” and general services officer as the “purchaser.” This is set to avoid
the duplication of functions between the two offices.

REP. JO eB

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4746

Introduced by REP. JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT MANDATORILY CREATING THE POSITION OF THE MUNICIPAL
GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BOOK III, TITLE
TWO, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 443 (A) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

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

Section 1. Book III, Title Two, Chapter 2, Section 443 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby
amended to read as follows:

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Sec. 443. Official of the Municipal Government. - (a) There shall be in each municipality a
municipal mayor, a municipal vice mayor, sangguniang bayan members, a secretary to the
sangguniang baying, a municipal treasurer, a municipal assessor, a municipal accountant, a
municipal budget officer, a municipal planning and development coordinator, a municipal
engineer/ building official, a municipal health officer, a municipal civil registrar AND A
MUNICIPAL GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER.

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Section 2. The Department of Interior and Local Government shall issue necessary rules and
regulations for the implementation of this Act.

Section 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations contrary to this Act is hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4272

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped,
have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with autism, ADHD and
other similar medical conditions, Students in the SPED program are placed in an educational
environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided by sufficient faculty and staff
trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are only three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the City
of Mati, Davao Oriental. Due to the distance and financial constraints brought about by high
transportation costs, personal and safety expenses, and other necessary logistical costs,
these centers are inaccessible to special learners residing in the farther areas of the district
including Dahican, Dawan, Macangao, Banaybanay, Tibanban and Luzon.

This bill is being filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of the
Municipality of Banaybanay for the establishment of a SPED Center within their municipal
proper to be called the Banaybanay Central Elementary School SPED Center.

‘Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

24 District, Davao Oriental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4272

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BANAYBANAY, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
BANAYBANAY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

Center.

Act.

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a special education school in the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of Davao
Oriental to be known as Banaybanay Central Elementary School Special Education (SPED)

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Banaybanay Central Elementary School
SPED Center, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations

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

12 _ implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

15 Gazette or ina newspaper of general circulation.

18 Approved.
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4841
HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The national history of any country in the world is an essential subject that is part of the
basic educational curriculum in both the primary and secondary school in each of the respective
countries. However, isn’t the geographical local history of where the school is situated just as
important to the residents who are enrolled there?

Local history is the study of history in a geographically local context which focuses on
the local community’s cultural and social aspects of history. Local history is not just a study of
past events in a smaller geographical area of the country but it can also be placed in a
comparative context that is both regional and national.

Many local histories are recorded orally in stories passed down from one generation to
another which makes it vulnerable to alteration, distorting the facts in the process, Such past
local events may not have much historical importance but it still creates an indigenous identity
for the natives or residents that can be just as rich culturally and socially even if it is at a lower
scale giving pride to the residents.

We need to know what happened in our area which our ancestors lived and when they
were living there had such an effect on them as local history also shapes who you are. There is a
need to educate the youth their local history, at the very least in one subject in secondary school
so that it will not be lost in time.

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

HON. DEOGRAC, ICTOR “DV” B. SAVELLAN'



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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 4841

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
TO INCLUDE A SUBJECT IN LOCAL HISTORY IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS

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

SECTION 1. Creation of a Local History Subject in Secondary School — There shall
be created a subject in the academic curriculum that will teach local history in all public and
private high schools.

SECTION 2. Implementation - The Department of Education (DepEd), thru the DepEd
District or DepEd Division Offices of the Province or Municipality shall issue the necessary
‘measures to carry out this Act including the writing of a course outline, the appropriate primers
and books for the local history subject .

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of
publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4801

HOUSE BILL N

Introduced by Rep. Sonny L. Lagon, Party List, AKO BISAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the month of January every month as Visayan Heritage Month to
promote the unique historical and cultural heritage of the Visayan people.

The Constitution mandates for the State to conserve, promote and popularize the nation’s
historical cultural heritage. Pursuant thereto Proclamation No. 439 was issued in recognition of
the need to create in the people a consciousness, respect and love for the legacies of Filipino
cultural history and to raise material support for the protection of tangible and intangible heritage.

Among the nation’s largest ethnic groups, the Visayan people is also diverse in itself with
characteristics that are unique among Cebuanos, Boholanos, Ilonggos, Siquijodnons, Hiligaynons
and the other Visayan ethnic groups. Hence, there is a need to highlight the unique characteristics
of the ethnic groups by highlighting the most significant festivals in the Visayas region.

In view of the above, the month of January is hereby declared as the Visayan Heritage
Month to highlight the major festivals of the different provinces in the Visayas such as the Sinulog
of Cebu, Dinagyang of Iloilo and the Ati-atihan of Aklan and other festivals to foster understanding
and appreciation of the native culture and heritage of the various Visayan ethnic peoples.

In view hereof, the prompt approval of this measure is earnestly sought and recommended.

SONNY E. LAGON
Party List, AKO BISAYA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No 4801

Introduced by Rep. Sonny L. Lagon, Party List, AKO BISAYA

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MONTH OF JANUARY EVERY YEAR AS VISAYAN HERITAGE
MONTH

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

SECTION 1. The month of January every year is hereby declared as Visayan Heritage
‘Month to promote the preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the Visayan peoples.

SECTION 2. All agencies of the national government and the local government units in
Regions 6, 7 and 8 are hereby enjoined to undertake appropriate activities celebrating the unique
cultural and historical heritage of the Visayan peoples. The National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA) is hereby tasked to lead and coordinate such activities in support of the major
festivals in the Visayas such as the Sinulog of Cebu, Dinagyang of lloilo, Ati-Atihan of Aklan and
other festivals in any parts of the Visayas celebrated every January.

SECTION 3. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, in coordination with the
Department of Education and the Department of the Interior and Local Government shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Brit No 4631

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
(CREATING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS IN VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The population of the province of Ilocos Sur has increased in the past years as well as the
need for direct government service delivery. One necessary service that the people in the 1*
legislative district of Hocos Sur desires is an office to transact travel requirements, especially for
tourists, migrant workers and emigrants, aside from foreign affairs matters. At present, the
residents of the province still have to suffer through hours of travel in order to apply for or renew
their passports in Manila,

To alleviate the dilemma, this proposed new extension office of the Department of
Foreign Affairs (DFA) will be established in Vigan City. The extension office shall operate as a
sub-regional hub and allow the population of Ilocos and the other nearby provinces to access the
services of DFA without much difficulty.

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

HON. DEOGRACIAS ‘OR “DV” B. SAVELLANO.


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4631

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT CREATING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR AND APROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. An extension office of the Department of Foreign Affairs shall be created
in Vigan City, locos Sur. The extension office shall serve as the sub-regional hub for locos Sur
and other nearby provinces for their residents.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the regular extension in Vigan City, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the satellite office
located in Vigan City, Province of Hocos Sur. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
regular and continued operation of the DFA Extension Office shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4786

House Bill No.
Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Land Transportation Office (LTO) District
Branch in the Municipality of Liloan, Province of Cebu, to cater the needs of the
municipality and neighboring municipality such as Compostela.

At present, the only LTO branch in the Fifth Legistative District is located
in Danao City, Province of Cebu, which is approximately fifteen (15) kilometers
away, more or less, from the Municipality of Liloan, Province of Cebu. Given
the thriving economic and tourism activities in the Municipality of Liloan and
neighboring towns, the volume of vehicles including motorcycles is rapidly
increasing.

If approved, the establishment of the LTO in Liloan will undoubtedly aid
in accommodating my constituents’ transportation-related transactions within
the surrounding areas.

For the above considerations, the passage of this law is earnestly sought.

Ente FRANCO D. FRASCO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. args

Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

AN ACT
ESTABLISIN' DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LILOAN, PROVINCE OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a district branch of the Land of Transportation
Office (LTO) to be located in the Municipality of Liloan, Province of Cebu.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)
shall immediately include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of
the LTO District Office in the Municipality of Liloan, Province of Cebu, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)
shall issue rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act.

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

Approved,
ZS camrd s4veone

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4747
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL, ET. AL.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Asa thrust to cater for the special needs attendant to women and children in relation to crimes
against chastity, sexual harassment and other abuses, Republic Act 8551 of 1998 required the
establishment of the Women’s Desk and Child Protection in all police stations. The same law
also mandated the recruitment quota for women to ten percent (10%). Twenty-one years
hence, the present circumstances of the Philippines is ripe for an increase of the recruitment
quota of female members of the uniformed personnel.

We are made to rethink this administrative reform in the wake of abuses by male officers
against women and children in their custody. It should be the State policy that only female
officers should have direct and immediate custody of women and children brought to the
police stations.

In other jurisdictions with strong child protection, whenever a minor is involved in an
incident, male officers are prohibited from taking custody of the child without the presence
of female officers, thereby preventing some abuses.

As such, the passage of this proposal is earnestly sought.

REP. JOHNNY T. IENTEL

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit No._4747

Introduced by REP. JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT
INCREASING THE RECRUITMENT QUOTA REQUIREMENT OF FEMALE PNP
OFFICERS, AMENDING SECTION 58 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8551, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Within the next five (5) years, the PNP shall reserve fifteen percent (15%) of its
annual recruitment training and education quota for women; Provided, That the recruitment
quota for women shall be increased to twenty percent (20%) five (5) years thereafter.

Section 2. The National Police Commission in coordination with the Philippine National
Police and the Department of the Interior and Local Government, shall promulgate rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. Such rules and regulations shall take
effect upon their publication in three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Section 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby authorized
to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into
law and thereafter.

Section 4. All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instructions, executive orders, rules and
regulations insofar as they are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or amended as
the case may be.

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

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4560

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to establish an extension or satellite office of the Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the City of Bacoor,
Province of Cavite. It aims to meet the needs of the motoring public in relation to all
franchising and other related transactions being provided by the said office.

At present, Bacoorefios need to go to the LTFRB main located at East Avenue,
Quezon City to attend to their franchising and other related needs.

\

The City of Bacoor, located just at the south west of Metro Manila thus being
dubbed as Cavite's gateway t0 Metro Manila will be accessible to the people of the
Southern Luzon and southern part of Manila. Further, Bacoor has jurisdiction over the
south end of the Manila-Cavite Expressway. Thus, the proposed LTFRB extension or
satellite office will be strategically located at the City of Bacoor.

The projected 2019 census of population of the City of Bacoor is 673,780 people,
thus making it the most populous City in the Philippines. The dramatic growth
of Bacoor is brought about by the influx of people working in Metro Manila who chose to
establish their residence in Bacoor. As Bacoor continues to exhibit economic and
industrial growth, more and more people are attracted to find better opportunities in this
booming city. As a first-class City, it has an income approximate to that of several Metro
Manila cities.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

REP. Co ane

2" District of Cavite


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4560

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB)
IN THE CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE 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 supervisign of the Land Transportation
Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Main Office in Quezon City, a regular
district office of the LTFRB in the City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.

Sec. 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the operationalization of the LTFRB Regular District Office in the City of
Bacoor, Province of Cavite, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. Tins Aet hall ti tot een (15) ders afi is yalication in| wo) (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines ae

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES /3° RECEIVED
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Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4186

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Our public school teachers are the unsung heroes of our society.
They are tasked not only to mold the values of our youth, but also
compelled by law to dabble in as members of the Board of Election
Inspectors during elections. They are the most exploited employees of
the public sector and yet they are unrecognized, ignored and worst
neglected by our government.

Public school teachers are lowly paid compared to their
counterparts in other countries and could not even afford to defray
their daily needs. They are, sometimes, forced to augment their
income by other means unrelated to their profession such as selling
various goods and merchandize to fellow teachers and worst, to their
pupils and students. Compounded to their woes are the soaring prices
of basic commodities brought about by economic factors such as the
unabated increase of fuel and other petroleum products which greatly
diminished the purchasing power of their salaries. Hence, it is high
time to increase or adjust the meager salaries of public school
teachers to enable them cope with their needs and basic household
expenses.

It is the intention of this bill to immediately rectify and remedy
the current plight of our public school teachers and uplift their welfare
and living conditions,

Viewed from the foregoing premises, the approval of this bill is

forthrightly recommended.
uw e. CAN,
ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4186

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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ACROSS THE BOARD INCREASE
OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND PESOS (15,000.00) TO THE BASIC
SALARY OF ALL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

Section 1. All public elementary and high school
teachers shall, regardless of their length of service of service, be
entitled to an across the board increase of Fifteen Thousand
Pesos (15,000.00) to their basic monthly salary.

Section 2. The funds for the said increase shall be
incorporated by the Department of Education (Deped) in its
budget for each fiscal year.

Section 3. The Department of Budget and Management
(DBM) and the Department of Education shall promulgate the
implementing rules and regulations for the effective and
immediate implementation of this Act.

Section 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of
instructions, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.


Section 5. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following its publication in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

APPROVED