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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8702

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Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BUNLAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BUNLAO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE BUNLAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Bunlao Elementary School in Barangay Bunlao,
Municipality of Caluya in the Province of Antique to be known as the Bunlao
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Bunlao Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Bunlao and its neighboring barangays will have access
not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without going
too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

—LOREN B. LEGARDA

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HOUSE BILL No. 8762

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BUNLAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BUNLAO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE BUNLAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Bunlao Elementary School in Barangay Bunlao, Municipality of
Caluya, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Bunlao Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Bunlao Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Bunlao Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Bunlao Integrated School, funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL noe! 83

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

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE, ARTICLE
111, TO ALLOW EITHER SPOUSE TO MORTGAGE, ENCUMBER, ALIENATE OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF HIS OR HER EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY

The Family Code, Article 111, provides that “a spouse of age” has the right to dispose
exclusive properties without the consent of the other spouse. This provision is
superfluous. Art. 234 as amended by R.A. No. 6908 lowered the age of majority to
eighteen (18) years, which is the age of emancipation and the age when a person may
legally enter into a contract of marriage. The Family Code, Art. 236 provides that
“emancipation shall terminate parental authority over the person and property of the child
who shall then be qualified and responsible for all acts of civil life, save the exceptions
established by existing laws in special cases.”

This bill replaces the term “spouse of age” with the more accurate term “either spouse”

since a spouse must necessarily be of age.

LUIS RA\ “LRAY” F. VIFLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.84 63

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

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209 KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE, ARTICLE
111, TO ALLOW EITHER SPOUSE TO MORTGAGE, ENCUMBER, ALIENATE OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF HIS OR HER EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY

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

SECTION 1. The Family Code, Article 111 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Art. 111. [A spouse of age] EITHER SPOUSE may Mortgage, encumber,
alienate, or otherwise dispose of his or her exclusive property. [, without the
consent of the other spouse, and appear alone in court to litigate with
regard to the same]

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation or part thereof, contrary
to, or inconsistent with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or
amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8708

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE OSORIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
OSORIO, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL
TO BE KNOWN AS_ THE OSORIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Osorio Elementary School in Barangay Osorio,
Municipality of San Remigio in the Province of Antique to be known as the Osorio.
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Osorio Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Osorio and its neighboring barangays will have access
not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without going
too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

—CORENB. LEGARDA


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HOUSE BILL No. 8709

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE OSORIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
OSORIO, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL
TO BE KNOWN AS THE OSORIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Osorio Elementary School in Barangay Osorio, Municipality of San
Remigio, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Osorio Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Osorio Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Osorio Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Osorio Integrated School, funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8703

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE DANAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
DANAO, MUNICIPALITY OF ANINI-Y INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE DANAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Danao Elementary School in Barangay Danao,
Municipality of Anini-y in the Province of Antique to be known as the Danao
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Danao Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Danao and its neighboring barangays will have access
not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without going
too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

——~fOREN'B. LEGARDA


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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8703

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE DANAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
DANAO, MUNICIPALITY OF ANINI-Y INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE DANAO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Danao Elementary School in Barangay Danao, Municipality of
Anini-y, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Danao Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Danao Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Danao Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Danao Integrated School, funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No, 8722

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY QUEZON,
MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS.
QUEZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 872)

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY QUEZON,
MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS.
QUEZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Quezon, Municipality of Patnongon

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

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8734

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

By virtue of Executive Order No. 125 dated April 13, 1987, the Land Transportation Office
(LTO), is tasked, among others, to register motor vehicles.

But in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic when the entire island of Luzon was placed
under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) last March 16, 2020, operations and other services
such as car inspection, car registration and renewal of the LTO were temporarily halted. Even if
car owners are ready to comply with their schedules, the existing public health emergency won’t
allow them to

This measure aims to ease the burden of car owners during National Public Health
Emergency by prohibiting the imposition of penalties for late vehicle registration during such
times. It will also allow the Land Transportation Office and registrants to have convenience in the
registration process while properly observing health protocols.

Thus, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

10 R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan

CONG. “KUYA” JOSE ANT:


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 8734

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

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES FOR LATE VEHICLE
REGISTRATION DURING NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

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 “Lingkod No-Penalty for Late
Registration during Pandemic Act”

SECTION 2. Prohibition of Penalties and other Charges. The imposition of penalties
and other charges shall be prohibited for the duration of the National Public Health Emergency
and for six (6) months from the termination of said emergency.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days from the
effectivity of this Act, the Land Transportation Office, in consultation with the other relevant
government agencies and stakeholders, shall issue necessary rules and regulations to implement
the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, issuances or portion thereof,
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in two (2) newspapers of gen

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8763

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BITAS, MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS THE BITAS INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Bitas Elementary School in Barangay Bitas,
Municipality of Patnongon in the Province of Antique to be known as the Bitas
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Bitas Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Bitas and its neighboring barangays will have access
not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without going
too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

Za as,
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HOUSE BILL NO. 8703

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BITAS, MUNICIPALITY OF PATNONGON INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS THE BITAS INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Bitas Elementary School in Barangay Bitas, Municipality of
Patnongon, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Bitas Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Bitas Elementary School

are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Bitas Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Bitas Integrated School, funding of which shall

be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or ina newspaper of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 8906

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Macahambus Cave is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. Itis
a scenic cave which is located in the tropical Macahambus Forest nature reserve. The cave
houses a colony of bats and has a path and walkable scenic trails. One end of the cave leads
to a veranda overlooking the Cagayan de Oro River. The place was the site of the Battle of
Makahambus Hill, the first of the few battles won by the Filipinos during the Philippine—
American War

Declaring the Macahambus Cave an ecotourism site will result in the development and
improvement of the tourist site. It will also help the development of the local community.

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

RUFYS B. RO! jUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8906

House Bill No.

ANACT
DECLARING MACAHAMBUS CAVE IN BARANGAY BAYANGA, CAGAYAN DE ORO.
CITY AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sec. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

8787
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ENRICO A. PINEDA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Zhenghua Zhang is a Chinese Citizen and a family man from Guangdong, China.
He has been living in the Philippines since 2015, when he was hired as a supervisor of
Xingwang Limited Corporation, a company owned by his Filipino-Chinese friends.

Through his several years of living in the Philippines, he and his family have
accustomed with our tropical paradise and have gained a firm belief that they now want
to stay permanently in the Philippines. With the similarities of our traditions to theirs,
they found it very easy for them to shift to the cultural customs of our country, while
realizing that they had no problem in adopting to other traditions that are different,
thereby resulting to them embracing our Filipino culture.

Mr. Zhang assures that he will help our nation and every Filipino he deals with if
he is given the chance to become a Filipino citizen.

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

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Gog

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ENRICO A. PINEDA
AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO ZHENGHUA ZHANG

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

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

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

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

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HOUSE BILL NO. 8848

Introduced by: CON

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The current global situation shown us clearly that internet is no longer a luxury
but a basic necessity. It has become vital for our everyday lives. For some, it gives
opportunities to work, to study, to engage with government, and to exercise political
freedoms, and for some, it is the only way they can keep in touch with their friends and
family.

There have been many complaints regarding disruption in services and poor
connection. But despite this, subscribers are still made to pay for services not enjoyed and
consumed. This measure aims to require internet service providers to provide rebates
and payment adjustment whenever they fail in delivering fair and quality services.

Thus, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

INIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative
First District of Bulacan

CONG. “KUYA” JOSE Al



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8848

Introduced by: CONG.

‘UYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
MANDATING INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS TO GIVE REBATES AND
PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR THEIR INTERRUPTED AND POOR SERVICES

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 “Lingkod Internet Rebates Act”

SECTION 2. Rebates. Internet Service Provider (ISP) who failed to deliver their
promised services shall refund/repay and/or adjust payment schedule for
consumers/subscribers affected by the disruption or poor connection. The rebate should
be in the form of cash or similar instrument that could be readily available for use by the
subscriber.

ISP shall, upon request by an individual subscriber, refund to the said subscriber
the full amount that will correspond to the number of days the services were not
consumed and caused inconvenience. Provided; that the one who is responsible for the
trouble or problem on the poor or no internet connection is the ISP. If the problem is on
the subscriber, then there shalll be no rebates.

SECTION 3. Direct and Indirect Effects. ISP shall also refund/repay for any
direct and indirect effects of their poor services such as work-related situations and other
subscription that requires internet connection.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days from
the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of
Information and Communications Technology, in consultation with the other relevant
government agencies and stakeholders, shall issue necessary rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, issuances or portion
thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity, ‘Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in two (2) newspayérs of general circulation.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bit No._°957

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ENRICO A. PINEDA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Gaoming Qui is a Chinese national from Hu Bei, China and has been residing in
the Philippines since early 2010, when he was employed as a supervisor in a Filipino-
Chinese owned company. He worked very hard and rose in his rank. He was also offered
a position as the Director and CEO of City Investate, Inc., a company that constructs
affordable condominiums and townhouses. Throughout the years, Mr. Qui has
established good relations with his Filipino partners as well as the people that they
employed.

Mr. Qui and his family have fallen in love and have embraced the Philippine
people and culture from the time they arrived. Through his business dealings, he has
always thought of how to give back to the people and the country of the Philippines.

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

in view of Mr. Gaoming Qui’s wish to bec
bill is earnestly sought.

ENRIOO A. PINEDA
GU TPACMAN


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Boo

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES ENRICO A. PINEDA

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO GAOMING QUI

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

assembled:

Section 1. Geoming Qui is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and

privileges and prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

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

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

Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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__Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 8756 750
EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 8750

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8792

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cancer incidence and mortality is rapidly growing worldwide. The global cancer burden is
expected to exceed 28 million by 2040—a 47% increase from 2020 numbers. Presently, cancer
is among the leading causes of death among Filipinos. More than 140,000 new cancer cases and
more than 80,000 cancer deaths are expected in the Philippines every year. The Cancer Coalition
of the Philippines considers cancer to be a “growing and serious public health concern” in the
country, with around seven adults and eight children dying from this disease every day.

Considering these alarming statistics, the State must proactively adopt measures towards cancer
prevention and increasing survivorship among Filipinos. In this light, this measure proposes create
a database of known and probable carcinogens which shall be available at all health centers and
at their website. Providing the public with adequate information about these carcinogens and the
risks from exposure to these would be a huge step towards increasing cancer prevention
consciousness among the public.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the comm
on good of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

istrict, Parafiaque City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. Oa

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

CREATING A DATABASE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PROBABLE CARCINOGENS

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Probable Carcinogen Information
Act".

SEC. 2. Carcinogen Defined. — Carcinogen refers to any substance or radiation that is directly
involved in the existence of cancer or the increase of its spread.

SEC. 3. Database of Carcinogens. — The Department of Health (DOH) shall create a database
of known and probable carcinogens which shall be available at all health centers and at their
website. There shall also be a database of products that contain these carcinogens. A product
may be delisted only if the manufacturers prove that they have taken the carcinogen out of their
production process.

‘SEC. 4. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act is declared
to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, issuances or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8708

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Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MANLACBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY MANLACBO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE MANLACBO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Mantacbo Elementary School in Barangay Manlacbo,
Municipality of Caluya in the Province of Antique to be known as the Manlacbo
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Manlacbo Elementary School into an integrated school,
the school children of Barangay Manlacbo and its neighboring barangays will have
access not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without
going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

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First Regular Session

House BILL No, 8708

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MANLACBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY MANLACBO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE MANLACBO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Manlacbo Elementary School in Barangay Manlacbo, Municipality
of Caluya, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Manlacbo Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Manlacbo Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Manlacbo Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Manlacbo Integrated School, funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8716

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

<b B. LEGARDA


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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8716

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

SECTION 4. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Bakiang, Municipality of Valderrama

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

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 8744
EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

RUFS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8744

House Bill No.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
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Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
House Bill No. 3746
EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 8746

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
PRES,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _*_* 8361

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

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING A HIGHER PENALTY FOR PERSONS IN AUTHORITY AS
ACCESSORIES, WHO DIRECTLY CAUSE OR ORDER THE DESTRUCTION OR
CONCEALMENT OF VITAL EVIDENCE FOR HEINOUS CRIMES, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE THE PENAL CODE, ARTICLE 19

Persons in authority are charged with the maintenance of public order and the protection
and security of life and property. However, there are instances when the persons in
authority themselves facilitated or ordered the destruction or concealment of vital
evidence used in heinous crimes.

This bill seeks to prescribe a higher penalty for persons in authority who directly caused
or ordered the destruction or concealment of vital evidence for heinous crimes,

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Luis JUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

$361
HOUSE BILL NO.

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

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING A HIGHER PENALTY FOR PERSONS IN AUTHORITY AS
ACCESSORIES, WHO DIRECTLY CAUSE OR ORDER THE DESTRUCTION OR
CONCEALMENT OF VITAL EVIDENCE FOR HEINOUS CRIMES, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE THE PENAL CODE, ARTICLE 19

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

SECTION 1. Article 19 of the Penal Code is hereby amended by adding another
paragraph:

“WHERE THE OFFENSE IS A HEINOUS CRIME UNDER EXISTING LAWS AND IS.
COMMITTED BY PERSONS IN AUTHORITY, THEY SHALL SUFFER THE PENALTY
OF ONE DEGREE LOWER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY LAW FOR THE
CONSUMMATED FELONY.”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and existing.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,