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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

6990

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated

school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education.

This bill seeks to convert Pontino Elementary School into an integrated school
in Barangay Ambassador, Municipality of Tublay, Province of Benguet, which shall
be known as the Pontino Integrated School. This shall provide and promote
uninterrupted education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.

The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is
envisioned to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from
adjacent and nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance

rates in these areas.

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

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ERIC GO YAP


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

2m Regular Session

House Bill No. 8390

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Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING PONTINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
AMBASSADOR, MUNICIPALITY OF TUBLAY, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO
AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS PONTINO INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Pontino Elementary School in Barangay Ambassador,
Municipality ofTublay, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated
school to be known as Pontino Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Pontino Elementary
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Pontino Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Pontino Integrated School, the
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
ial 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. _6535

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The historical and cultural significance of Barangay Sta. Maria cannot be determined,
including the legal basis of its creation unlike Barangay Parubcan, which has complete historical
accounts portrayed in details like where the name derived from and where it originally belonged,
and how eventually, it became a local government unit by legislative creation.

‘This bill therefore secks to rename Barangay Sta. Maria in the Municipality of Presentacion,
Province of Camarines Sur as Barangay Parubcan. This is a concrete gesture to the growing clamor
of the people in the area to change its name as expressed in Municipal Ordinance No. 01, Series
of 2020, “AN ORDINANCE RENAMING BARANGAY STA. MARIA, PRESENTACION,
CAMARINES SUR TO BARANGAY PARUBCAN, PRESENTACION, CAMARINES SUR.”

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

ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA.
Representative
Fourth District, Camarines Sur

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 6935

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA

AN ACT
RENAMING BARANGAY STA. MARIA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
PRESENTACION, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AS BARANGAY PARUBCAN

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

SECTION 1. Barangay Sta. Maria in the Municipality of Presentacion, Province of
Camarines Sur is hereby renamed as Barangay Parubcan.

SECTION 2. ‘The renaming of Barangay Sta. Maria as Barangay Parubcan shall be
effective upon ratification of the majority of the votes cast by qualified voters in a plebiscite to be
conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEQ) in the present Barangay
Sta. Maria in compliance with Section 13 (g) of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

‘The expenses for such plebiscite shall be borne by the Municipality of Presentacion,
Camarines Sur.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2n4 Regular Session

House Bill No. 6983

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated

school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education.

This bill seeks to convert Ballay Elementary School into an integrated school in
Barangay Ballay, Municipality of Kabayan, Province of Benguet, which shall be
known as the Ballay Integrated School. This shall provide and promote uninterrupted
education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.

The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is
envisioned to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from
adjacent and nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance

rates in these areas.

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

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ERIC GO YAP


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

House Bill No. e288

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING BALLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BALLAY,
MUNICIPALITY OF KABAYAN, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BALLAY INTEGRATED SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Ballay Elementary School in Barangay Ballay, Municipality
of Kabayan, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated school to be
known as Ballay Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Ballay Elementary
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Ballay Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Ballay Integrated School, the
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,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL 6581

Introduced by ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay Panique in the
Municipality of Odiongan to Barangay Bachawan in the Municipality of San Agustin, all within
the province of Romblon, into a national road.

Once converted into a national road, it will facilitate faster and efficient transportation of
basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It shall likewise promote livelihood
opportunities, encourage competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic
and social living conditions, not just for the people living along such roads, but to the whole
province of Romblon as a whole.

This local road if converted to national road, will be an addition to our existing national
roads that will be funded and maintained by the national government, thus, the provincial
government will be spared from spending funds for its maintenance, repair and improvements
and thereby saving said local funds which in turn can be used to address some other concerns of
the province.

In line with and in support to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Build, Build, Build
policy, and devising measures for a safe, convenient and shortened travel time in Romblon
island, passage and approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. NO.___ 8581

Introduced by Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM SITIO BOLIGANAY,
BARANGAY PANIQUE, MUNICIPALITY OF ODIONGAN TO SITIO
KABALIWAN, BARANGAY BACHAWAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
AGUSTIN, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF ROMBLON INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The road stretching from Sitio Boliganay, Barangay Panique, Municipality of
Odiongan to Sitio Kabaliwan, Barangay Bachawan, Municipality of San Agustin, all in the
Province of Romblon, is hereby converted and declared a national road.

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

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

67
HOUSE BILL NO. 60

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Speedy disposition of cases in courts is an essential part of the judicial
system especially in criminal cases where ‘justice delayed is justice denied’.

With the recent volume of cases in courts, there is no doubt that decisions
are delayed due to the backlog of cases. The only way to address this problem
is to establish more courts to reduce the said backlog.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6067

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL.
TRIAL COURT IN THE EIGHT JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE
CITY OF MAASIN AND IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOGOD, PROVINCE OF
SOUTHERN LEYTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 14(1) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION OACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. The Two (2) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court in the Eight
Judicial Region are hereby created and stationed in the City of Maasin and in the Municipality of
Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte.

The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly created
branches of the Regional Trial Court.

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of the two (2) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court to be stationed


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in the City of Maasin and in the Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southem Leyte, the funding
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Section 14(i) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as “ The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other laws, rules and regulations
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO,__6069

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital is an essential health care provider of Southern
Leyte residents, and the entire Region VIII. However, its facilities and funds for operation and
maintenance could barely cope with the demands of its patients.

Converting the Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital into the Eastern Visayas Regional
Hospital could enhance the capability of the said hospital, especially with the support of the
national government through the Department of Health.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

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ROGER G. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _6069

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
INTEGRATING THE SOUTHERN LEYTE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL INTO THE
EASTERN VISAYAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL

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

SECTION 1. The Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital is hereby integrated into the
Easter Visayas Regional Hospital. For this purpose of this Act, the Southern Leyte Provincial

Hospital shall be considered as a Regional hospital of Eastern Visayas.


SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the operation and maintenance of Southern Leyte

Provincial Hospital as a Regional hospital shall be included in the annual budget of the

Department of Health (DOH).

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2nd Regular Session

House Bill No._ 6985

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated

school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education.

This bill seeks to convert Tacadang Elementary School into an integrated school
in Barangay Tacadang, Municipality of Kibungan, Province of Benguet, which shall
be known as the Tacadang Integrated School. This shall provide and promote
uninterrupted education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.

The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is
envisioned to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from
adjacent and nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance

rates in these areas.

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

ERIC GO YAP


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2nd Regular Session

House Bill No. 8985

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING TACADANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TACADANG, MUNICIPALITY OF KIBUNGAN, PROVINCE OF BENGUET
INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TACADANG
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Tacadang Elementary School in Barangay Tacadang,
Municipality of Kibungan, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated
school to be known as Tacadang Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Tacadang
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Tacadang Integrated
School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Tacadang Integrated School, the
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,
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Republic of the Philippines MAR 03 aie
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. eab5

Introduced by Representative PAUL RUIZ DAZA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This measure proposes that September 22 of every year be declared as a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Mondragon, Province of Northern Samar in commemoration of its
founding anniversary.

The coastal settlement that is today known as Mondragon was one of the earliest established in
the entire island of Samar. Prior to the Spanish period, it was called Quinay, in honor of one of the first
women settlers, who reportedly came from Palapag and chose to make her home in the midst of
forestlands close to the Masaguipot creck, not too far from where the present poblacién is located.

‘Years later, however, with the arrival of Spanish missionaries fulfilling their task of introducing
Christianity to the people, one of the friars assigned to minister to the people in the settlement renamed
it Mondragon. It is the name of a town in the Basque province of Guipuzcoa in Spain, where the priest
‘was said to have been born and raised.

‘On September 22, 1883, by virtue of a Spanish Royal Decree, Mondragon was recognized as a
‘pueblo, under the rule and administration of Gobemadorcillo Juan Basarte. The title of pueblo then was
‘equivalent to what is now the recognition given to a town or municipality. But the title of municipality
was given to Mondragon only in 1912, with the appointment of Santiago Chitongco as president
‘municipal, equivalent to today’s municipal mayor."

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

“AUL RU] Ones

Fitst District, Northem Samar

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

6466
House Bill No.__

Introduced by Representative PAUL RUIZ DAZA

AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MONDRAGON, PROVINCE
OF NORTHERN SAMAR IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. September 22 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Mondragon, Province of Northern Samar in commemoration of
its founding anniversary.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect 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, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

6191

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. ROMEO M. JALOSIOS, JR.

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 4 (f) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994 “ AN ACT GRANTING
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO SENIOR CITIZENS FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR
CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the interest to further maximize the expanded senior citizens act of 2010, Section 4 (f) of R.A.
No. 9994 is objectively amended to include the mandatory yearly appropriations for the
procurement of medicines by the DOH for the distribution to the indigent senior citizens
nationwide. Understandably the availment of monetary Privileges for the Senior Citizen at
twenty (20) percent of purchases will only benefit to the economically stable senior citizen,
while the indigent senior citizens at the remotest area has no purchasing power, as such, said
privileges will be of selective benefits, hence, approval of this Act is earnestly sought.

REP, ROMEO M. JALOSJOS, JR.


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

6191
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. ROMEO M. JALOSJOS, JR.

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 4 (f) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994 “ AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL
BENEFITS TO SENIOR CITIZENS FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION
BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in congress assembled:
Section 1. Title.-This Act Shall be known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.”

Section 2. XXxX

Section 3.-XXXX

Section 4. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No.
9257, otherwise known as the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003”, is hereby
further amended to read as follows:

SEC. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens.-

The senior citizens shall be entitled to the following:

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“(e)-XXX

“(f) the DOH shall mandatorily include in the yearly appropriations the
procurement of needed medicines for the indigent senior citizens free of
distribution thru the Barangay Health Centers nationwide, and shall administer
free vaccination against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for
indigent senior citizen patients;

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Section 12.- XXX

Section 13. Effectivity Clause.-This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two(2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.
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Republic of the Philippines KEES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -
Quezon City, Metro Manila AECEIVED

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House Bill No. 6815. Seine”

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Through the enactment of Republic Act No. 4695, the Province of Benguet was
created. Benguet is politically divided into thirteen (13) Municipalities of Atok, Bakun,
Bokod, Bugias, Itogon, Kabayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan,
Sablan, Tuba, and. Tublay.

With the growing population and soaring economy of the Province of Benguet,
reapportionment becomes relevant to appropriately address the needs of its
constituents. The proposed bill seeks to reapportion the Lone District of Benguet into
two (1) Legislative Districts: the First Legislative District shall be composed of the
Municipalities of Bokod, Itogon, Kabayan, Sablan, and Tuba while the Second
Legislative District shall be composed of the Municipalities of Atok, Bakun, Buguias,
Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan, and Tublay.

More so, this bill seeks to ensure equitable representation for the constituents of the
Province of Benguet in the legislature and the national government by creating a new

legislative District.

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

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ERIC GO YAP


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
1+ Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 6648

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO
TWO (2) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS

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

SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. - In the next national and local elections
after the effectivity of this Act, the Province of Benguet is hereby reapportioned into
two (2) legislative districts, as follows:

a. First Legislative District - The First Legislative District shall be composed
of the municipalities of Bokod, Itogon, Kabayan, Sablan, and Tuba;

b. Second Legislative District - The Second Legislative District shall be
composed of the municipalities Atok, Bakun, Buguias, Kapangan,
Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan, and Tublay.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. - The incumbent Representative for the
Lone District of the Province of Benguet shall continue to represent and serve the said
district until the Representatives for the two (2) districts shall have been elected and
qualified.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Commission on Election
shall issue the Implementing Rules and Regulation to carry out the implementation of
this Act, within 30 days from its approval.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, ordinances,
rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended, or modified accordingly.


SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
publication in the Official Gazette, or in any newspaper of general circulation.

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First Regular Session j

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Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG’ T. HARESCO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Second District of Aklan is a new legislative district which was created by virtue
of Republic Act 11077 otherwise known as an “Act Reapportioning the Province of Aklan into
‘Two (2) Legislative Districts” signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on September 14, 2018.
Being established only in 2018, the Second District has no permanent public service centers
yet. It needs to be developed in order to cater to the needs of its residents. Almost all of the
services - hospitals, universities, judicial courts - are found in Kalibo (First District) and it is
quite far for the residents of the Second District.

This bill seeks the establishment of a district hospital in the Second District of Aklan
which shall be known as the Western Akian District Hospital in order to provide
health services for the nine (9) municipalities in the Second District, namely Buruanga,
Ibajay, Lezo, Makato, Malay, Malinao, Nabas, Numancia and Tangalan.

This is to fulfill the mandate of the 1987 Constitution under Article Il, Section 15
which provides that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the Filipino
people and instill consciousness among them.

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

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HARESCO, JR.



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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG” T. HARESCO, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIFTY BED CAPACITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE
SECOND DISTRICT OF AKLAN TO BE KNOWN AS
‘THE “WESTERN AKLAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL”
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 a fifty-bed capacity district hospital in the Second
District of Aklan, under the supervision of the Department of Health, to be known as the
“Western Aklan District Hospital.”

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health and/or his duly authorized representative, in
consultation and coordination with the concerned officials of the city government of Aklan, shall
formulate and promulgate the implementing rules and regulations necessary to carry out the
purpose of this Act.

SEC. 3.The Secretary of Health shall immediately include the amount necessary in the
Department's budget for the construction and operationalization of the Western Aklan District

Hospital, which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

‘SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication
{in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 6968

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The current volume of cases in the Municipal Trial Court of Maasin City
is indicating a backlog that needs an additional trial court for a speedier
disposition of cases.

Creating an additional branch of Municipal Trial Court will address this
concer in line with the constitutional right of a person to have a speedy trial
Without adding a new trial court, the backlog of cases will continue to pile up
thereby compromising the quality of justice that the public will receive.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being eamestly sought

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO,__©958
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Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado
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AN ACT CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE MUNICIPAL
TRIAL COURT FOR THE CITY OF MAASIN, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN
LEYTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 29 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS
AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional branch of the Municipal Trial Court in the Cities for
the City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte is hereby created.

The Supreme court shall assign the branch number for the newly created branch of
the Municipal Trial Court.


SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of the additional branch of the Municipal Trial Court for the City of
Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Bld. 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other laws, rules and regulations
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6229

Introduced by: REP. GERARDO P. VALMAYOR, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The bill aims to establish a separate engineering district for the First Congressional District of
Negros Occidental that will include the cities of Escalante and San Carlos and the municipalities of Toboso,
Calatrava and Salvador Benedicto.

It is important to note that the present first engineering district in the Northern Negros is
composed of 3 congressional district which include 1* District with five (5) LGUs, 2™ District with three (3)
LGUs and 3" District with five (5) LGUs. It stretches a total road length of 434.213 km. With such wide
coverage of LGUs under its area of responsibility, the present first engineering district is confronted with
so many concerns in the implementation of various programs and projects across the three (3)
congressional districts.

Looking closely, the 1* Congressional District of Negros Occidental has a total road length of
229.361 km being comprised by two (2) cities and three (3) municipalities. Most of the places in the 1"
District are located in the upland areas and have mountainous terr:

Such requires unparalleled attention from our government agencies, particularly Department of
Public Works and Highways DPWH to effectively deliver its services among the constituency of the 1*
Congressional District.

Having considered such predicament, there is a need therefore to constitute a
district, separate and independent from the existing first engineering office of the Py
Occidental. Thus, the approval of this bill is most urgently prayed for.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

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Introduced by: REP. GERARDO P. VALMAYOR, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FIRST DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE CITY OF SAN
CARLOS, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a district engineering office to be located in the City of San Carlos,
Province of Negros Occidental, to be known as the Negros Occidental First District Engineering
Office.

SECTION 2. The district engineering office shall serve the cities of Escalante and San
Carlos and the municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava and Salvador Benedicto, all located in the First
Legislative District of the Province of Negros Occidental.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Negros Occidental First District Engineering
Office, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 6833

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To honor the sacrifices and show appreciation and gratitude to our fallen public health
workers who died in battling the coronavirus disease (covid-19), this bill seeks to amend Republic
Act 7305 otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers to include educational
assistance to their direct descendant/beneficiary.

For the benefit of our selfless and devoted public health workers, the immediate passage
of this bill is highly recommended.

REP. STRIKE. [LLA
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_6833

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B, REVILLA.

AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7305,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA OF PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be an additional provision of R.A. 7305, otherwise known as the
Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, to read as follows:

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SECTION 29. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO DIRECT DESCENDANT/
BENEFICIARIES OF COVID-19 HEROES. - ALL PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS WHO
DIED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE DIRECT
DESCENDANT/BENEFICIARY, UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE HEALTH
SECRETARY, BE ADMITTED TO ANY SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR
INSTITUTION AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT, WITH ALL SCHOOL FEES,
INCLUDING TUITION, MATRICULATION, ATHLETIC, LIBRARY, LABORATORY,
MEDICAL, MILITARY TRAINING, DIPLOMA AND GRADUATION FEES, AT THE
EXPENSE OF THE GOVERNMENT, SUBJECT TO RULES AND CONDITIONS
PROMULGATED BY THE HEALTH SECRETARY.”

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8972

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to the recent passage of Republic Act No. 11198 creating the
Second Legislative District in the Province of Southern Leyte, it is therefore
necessary that the infrastructure needs of the newly created legislative
district shall be addressed.

For this reason, the creation of a new District Engineering Office of the
Department of Public Works and Highways is really needed for it to be
given the right focus on the infrastructure projects of the second legislative
district.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

LOCA.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8972

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH) IN THE SECOND LEGISLATIVE
DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN LEYTE 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 created a District Engineering Office (DEO) of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Second Legislative District of the
Province of Southern Leyte

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall include

in its Annual Budget the funds necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No.0 189

Introduced by the Honorable Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Act of 2015 introduced
various amendments on the law creating the Sangguniang Kabataan.

Under the law, there shall be in every barangay a Sangguniang Kabataan to be composed of
a chairperson and seven (7) members who shall be elected by the registered voters of the
Katipunan ng Kabataan. The Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall, with the concurrence
of the majority of the Sangguniang Kabataan members, appoint from among the members of
the Katipunan ng Kabataan, a secretary and a treasurer.

The SK chairperson receives a monthly honorarium because he is mandated to serve as an
ex officio member of the Sangguniang Barangay upon assumption to office. As such, he or
she shall exercise the same powers, discharge the same duties and functions, and enjoy the
same privileges as the regular Sangguniang Barangay members.

However, apart from the SK chairperson, all the other SK officials do not receive any
compensation from performing their mandate as SK officials. This is the reason why some
barangays have incomplete SK councils.

The SK is entitled to 10 percent (10%) of the general fund of the barangay. Surely, SK
councilors deserve to receive a portion of such fund as their allowances, especially because
they are instrumental in the implementation of youth development and empowerment
programs.

As such, the immediate passage of this bill is most earnest! ht.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

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Introduced by the Honorable Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING ALLOWANCES TO SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) COUNCILORS,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742 ALSO KNOWN AS THE
‘SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM ACT OF 2015

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

SECTION 1. The following paragraph is hereby inserted after Section 16 paragraph 6
of Republic Act No. 10742:

“SEC. 16. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials.
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(7) “TO AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES,
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) COUNCILORS SHALL BE ENTITLED
TO A MONTHLY ALLOWANCE OF NOT MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND
PESOS (PHP 2000.00). SAID ALLOWANCES SHALL BE CHARGABLE
TO SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN FUNDS AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO
LIQUIDATION.”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules
and regulations and other issuances, or part or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3, Effectivity Clause. - 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,
whichever comes earlier.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _6064

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fishing is a major source of livelihood in the Municipality of Macrohon,
Southern Leyte particularly in the Barangay of Ichon. A fish port is necessary for
the fishing industry of the said place to improve. Without a fish port, the fishing
industry thereat will have difficulty in the conduct of their trade.

To address this issue, the establishment of a fish port is deemed necessary.
The improvement of the fishing industry at the said place will also mean additional

revenue for the government.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8064

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY ICHON,
MUNICIPALITY OF MACROHON, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN
LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture,
through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port in Barangay Ichon,
Municipality of Macrohon, Southern Leyte.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available

revenue any amount deemed appropriate for the operation of the fish port.


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SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulation on the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 8Official Gazette

or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Introduced by HONORABLE WES GATCHALIAN

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE MALINTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PINALAGAD ANNEX AS
A SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to remove and separate the Pinalagad Annex of Malinta
Elementary School (PA-MES) in Pinagpala St., Sitio Pinalagad, Malinta,
Valenzuela City from its mother school, Malinta Elementary School (MES) in A.
Pablo St., Malinta, Valenzuela City.

PA-MES was first established in 2003. It began with only 9 substandard
classrooms, approximately 5 meters by 7 meters each. The school since then has
seen a rapid growth in enrollment ~ saturating the student population and making

it more difficult for the administration to accommodate new enrollees.

Hence, there is a need to separate PA-MES from MES. This will consequently
enable PA-MES to administer itself in accordance with the specific demands of the
students and faculty and promote the self-sustainability of the community.
Furthermore, this will also solve the geographic problem of the two (2) schools

being approximately two (2) kilometers away from each other.



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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. og 2

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Introduced by HONORABLE WES T. GATCHALIAN

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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE MALINTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PINALAGAD ANNEX AS
A SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into an Independent Elementary
School - The Malinta Elementary School Pinalagad Annex in in Pinagpala St., Sitio
Pinalagad, Malinta is hereby separated from the Malinta Elementary School in A.
Pablo St., Malinta, Valenzuela City, and converted into an independent elementary

school to be known as Pinalagad Elementary School, in Valenzuela City.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities, and records of Malinta Elementary School pertaining to the Pinalagad
Elementary School are transferred to the latter.

SEC. 3. Appropriations - The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include the Department’s program against the current year's appropriation the
operationalization of the Pinalagad Elementary School. Thereafter, the amount
necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual

General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date

of its publication in any newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,