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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez,

3998

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

This bill seeks to upgrade the Tablon Health Center in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de
Oro City into a twenty-five (25) bed capacity primary hospital and basic emergency obstetric
care (BEmOC) center.

Health has always been a primary concem in the Second District of Cagayan de Oro
City. This is due to the fact that the district lacks hospitals that can provide adequate and
effective medical attention. The people especially those belonging to the lower bracket of
society, a large segment of population in the Second District of Cagayan de Oro City, suffer the
most because of the lack of hospitals to service their health care needs. This situation
aggravates the sufferings of the patients because they have to shoulder additional expenses for
transportation to a nearby hospital.

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

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr.

3998

House Bill No.

N ACT
UPGRADING THE TABLON HEALTH CENTER IN BARANGAY TABLON, CAGAYAN DE
ORO CITY INTO A TWENTY-FIVE BED CAPACITY PRIMARY HOSPITAL AND BASIC
EMERGENCY OBSTETRIC CARE (BEMOC) CENTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress
Assembled.

SECTION 1. The Tablon Health Center in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City is
hereby upgraded into a twenty-five (25) bed capacity primary hospital and basic emergency
obstetric care (BEMOC) center under the direct supervision of the Norther Mindanao Medical
Center (NMMC) and the Department of Health (DOH), Region 10.

SEC. 2. The Department of Health shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations
for the effective implementation of this Act.

‘SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
current appropriations for the Department of Health. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines | CEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ga: 06 SEP 2016
Quezon City 1

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 3475

Introduced by RI

'VELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks to clarify of what is considered as an unfair requirement in the practice of
public accountancy.

Republic Act No. 9298 states as an additional requirement to passing the board
examinations for certified public accountants (CPAs) they must be accredited as to limit the
practice of public accountancy. This accreditation requires a “meaningful” three (3) experience in
the practice of the said profession.

The standards for admission to the practice of public accountancy in the Philippines should
not be taken lightly. The board examination for CPAs is already a daunting task including the
preparations had in the study and review of accountancy.

Adding an acereditation requirement with a 3 year period condition sine gua non may only
mean a burden among CPAs which if rightfully considered is but a superflui

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this proposed measure is sought.

C Mele’

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRI NTATIVES
Quezon Ci

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3475

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

Introduced by RE

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO, 9298, THERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE
ACCOUNTANCY ACT OF 2004

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

SECTION 1. Section 31 of Republic Act No. 9298 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 31. [Accreditation] REGISTRATION to THE Practice OF Public
Accountancy. — [Certified public accountants.| SINGLE PRACTITIONERS, firms and
Partnerships [of certified public accountants,] engaged in the practice of public accountancy,
including partners and staff members thereof. shall BE registered with the Commission and
the Board, such registration to be renewed every three (3) years: Provided, That subject to
the approval of the Commission, the Board shall promulgate rules and regulations for the
implementation of registration requirements including the fees and penalties for violation
thereof. PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION SHALL NOT REGISTER ANY CORPORATION ORGANIZED
FOR THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

SEC. 2. Section 28 of Republic Act No. 9298 is hereby repealed, All laws, orders,
issuances, circulars, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC, 3. If any provisions of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or
provisions hereof not affected shall continue in full force and effect.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days following its publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation or the Official Gazette.

Approved,
ives OF RPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 06 SEP 2016
Quezon City DATE
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRES| ey PAL

First Regular Session
REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO._ 3512

Introduced by Honorable GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Congressman A. Bacaltos Road Natalio
Bacalso Ave. from a City Road and to provide funds for its improvement

repair and maintenance.

The conversion of this particular road would hasten access of motorist
considering its present condition and structure. A large number of riding
public, pedestrians. commuters utilizing public transport, private and
business sectors are beneficiaries to this road which is one of access of entry

and exit points to and from the National Highway, vice-versa.

Thus, the passage of this bill is urgent concern.



HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,_ 3512

Introduced by Honorable GERALD ANTHONY V. GULLAS, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CONG A. BACALTOS ROAD NATALIO
BACALSO AVE. IN THE CITY OF TALISAY, CEBU FROM A CITY
ROAD TO 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 Cong. A. Bacaltos Road Natalio Bacalso Ave. in the
City of Talisay, Cebu is hereby converted into a national Road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways.

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

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
official publication in the official gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of
general circulation.

APPROVED:
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Quezon City {

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17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3477

HOUSE BILL NO.

UDERO

Introduced by REP. E’

EXPLANATROY NOTE

To ease standard road design and usage of Philippine roads, this bill lowers by way of
an amendment the maximum permissible truck loadings in the country provided under
Section 6 of Republic Act No. 8794, from an axle load of 13,500 kilograms to 12,000
kilograms.

Passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

EVELINA G.

iSCUDERO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3477

HOUSE BILL NO, *

Introduced by REP. EVELINA. YCUDERO

AN ACT

AM “TION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8794

DING SE

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

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 8794 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 6. Penalty for Overloading ~ An amount equivalent to twenty five (

“oy of

the MVUC shall be imposed on trucks and trailers for loading beyond their preseribed gross

vehicle weight: Provided, That no axle load shall exceed [thirteen thousand five hundred

kilograms (13,500kgs)] TWELVE THOUSAND (12,000KGS) KILOGRAMS.”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause, — All laws, executive issuances, and rules and regulation

inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

SEC, 3. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication

in at least (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
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Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV]
Quezon City

First Regular Session

Os

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Casteio

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The waves of development actually transcend boundaries. But they carry with them, emerging
issues, concerns, and tasks that necessitate a strong position by the city or the municipal
joration as in the case of our local government units (LGUs) in being able to draw an
environment strategic plan and undertake the management of the environment in the areas of
air, land, sea, water, food, waste, energy and climate change.

The creation of an Office of Environment in every city and/or municipality throughout the
Philippines is designed to strengthen at the iocai government units strong coordination and
collaboration between and among various public, private, and foreign agencies toward a
common Environment Strategic Pian and the sound management of environment projects,
programs, and activities.

beneficiary of an Environment Strategic Plan, the “mplementation of which i
and more conscientious leadership to do so.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session
08

HOUSE BILL NO.

~ introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Casteio

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT IN EVERY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF A COMMON ENVIRONMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
Section 1. This Act shail be known as ‘The Office of Environment Act of 2016’.
Sec. 2. There shall hereby be created in every city and/or municipality throughout the

Philippines an Office of Environment to manage a common environment strategic plan and
undertake such proj land, water, food, waste, energy and climate change.

‘Sec. 3. Toward this end, concerned government agencies at the national, provincial and loca!
levels shall coordinate and collaborate with one another for the effective implementation of an
Environment Strategic Plan toward a balanced ecology.

Sec. 4. The Locai Government Unit shall serve the as the Office of Primary Responsibility
toward the management and administration of al! onvironment projects based on a sound
environment plan relating to air, land, sea, water, food, waste, energy and climate change.

Sec. 5. Upon the effectivity of this Act, its initial funding of five mittion pesos shail be taken from
the Internal Revenue Allotment of concerned city and/or municipality and thereafter sourced
from the various concerned public, private, and/or foreign agencies mandated to undertake
environment-related functions and advocacies.

Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3992

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Dr. Varela Street in Zamboanga City is a busy city street
connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan to Limpapa National
Highway San Jose Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard. Its
function is to complement the named national roads and is also a
road leading to the Zamboanga City seaport. The volume of traffic
that passes along Dr. Varela Street is similar to that of a national
road.

It is therefore necessary to convert the said street into a national
road to reduce the financial burden of Zamboanga City government in
maintaining a road that serves as a national road.

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

Oa ae
CELSO L. LOBRE!



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

3992

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CITY ROAD STRETCHING FROM DR. VARELA STREET
ZAMBOANGA CITY CONNECTING JUNCTION ZAMBOANGA CITY LABUAN
TO LIMPAPA NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAN JOSE SECTION TO JUNCTION
R.T. LIM BOULEVARD IN ZAMBOANGA CITY 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 city road stretching from Dr. Varela Street Zamboanga City
connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan to Limpapa National Highway San
Jose Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard in Zamboanga City is hereby converted
into a national road.

SECTION 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.

SECTION 3. 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,
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RECEINCD

Republic of the Philippines poce 17 AUG 2016
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3094

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In a general sense, a gift certificate, check or card is, for all intents and purposes,
good as cash. It is purchased with money and money having no expiry date, it
follows that in the case of a gift certificate, check or card, the same must bear no
expiry date at all.

It makes no good business sense for suppliers of gift certificate, check or card to
place an expiry date over what amounts to cash per se. If the reason is the risk of
such certificates, checks or cards being issued as susceptible to tampering, then, it
is well within their responsibility to make sure this will not happen through modern
security methods.

It is a well-acceptable view that since such certificate, check or card is bought with
money, it must also be redeemable until used up by the holder or the owner. Money
does not expire unless it is already demonetized which rarely happens. So the same
must apply to a gift certificate, check or card.

within the province of the Legislature as the proper lawmal
corresponding piece of legislation.

It is in this light that this bill is filed for its immediate approvd


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit No3094

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Wini

Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING IMPOSITION OF EXPIRY DATES ON GIFT CHECKS BY COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “New Gift Check Act of 2016.”
SEC. 2. A gift certificate, check or card with no expiry date shall be

redeemable until used up by the bearer thereby banning imposition of expiry dates
‘on the same except in the following cases:

1 when the gift certificate, check or card is lost due to no fault to the
supplier and
& when the gift certificate, check or card is mutilated or defaced due to

no fault of the supplier and such damage prevents the supplier from
identifying the security and authenticity features thereof.

SEC. 3. The Department of Trade and Industry shall issue rules, regulations,
promulgations in order to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act..

SEC. 4. All commercial establishments shall devise measures to curb the
tampering of gift checks in order not to defeat the intent of this Act and end users
‘shall likewise be responsible that a gift certificate, check or card is purchased from a
reputable source.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
HOUSE 9F REPRESENTATIVES
Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE! pare: 30 Aug
Quezon City ary
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS By: ean
First Regular Session —

PEQISTR YTION UNIT
House Bil No, 3430 fay ee hry sorvigg

Introduced by Representative Carlo V. Lopez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the light of the worsening situation of drug users and pushers in the
Philippines, it becomes imperative that the children who are considered as the future
of our country be given ample knowledge about the different regulated and
prohibited drugs and its ill effects

Since the K+12 program is the best way to equip our youth with
comprehensive education to explain the government's drive against anti-illegal
drugs, it is but timely that the basic knowledge be taught to them.

In order for the government to spread its wings and expedite the
dissemination of the important details regarding illegal drugs, the inclusion of anti-
illegal drug education to the k+12 program is best solution. It will enhance the
knowledge of the children in identifying the regulated and prohibited drugs and it will
in a way assist the parents both in the private and public school to keep their children
away from illegal drugs.

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

August 30, 2016


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Pr8r

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Carlo V. Lopez

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF AN ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUGS SUBJECT IN THE
K+12 PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

Section 1, The Department of Education shall include in the curriculum of the
K+12 program in all public and private schools the teaching of anti-illegal drugs as
part of the health subject.

Section 2. Classroom discussions shall include the different regulated and
prohibited drugs and its harmful effects.

Section 3. All laws, acts, decrees, orders, and regulations, issuances or parts
thereof which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 4. 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3917

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the Constitution
specifically and unequivocally provides. Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution
provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” And
in Article XIV, Section 1, the Constitution states that “the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The
bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right
direction.

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of
Barangay San Roque through the position papers of the various sectors of the community
within the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao Oriental

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay San Roque in their desire to have a National High
School in their Barangay by the creation of the San Roque National High School to be
situated at the Barangay proper in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao
Oriental.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

J . ALMARIO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bit No_ 3917

Introduced by HONORABLE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
ROQUE, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL
TO BE KNOWN AS SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School.- There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay San Roque, Municipality of San Isidro, Province of
Davao Oriental to be known as San Roque National High School.

SEC. 2 . Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the San Roque
National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall formulate
the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3562

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public restroom is an essential element of a community not only in public
places but also along roads where motorists and travelling public frequent. Every time
someone goes out of their home, he or she will probably need a comfort room,
Without public restrooms, the community’s health and sanitation will be
compromised. Consequently, the public’s wellbeing will also be compromised.

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

Md Cn —

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.3962_

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS ALONG
NATIONAL ROADS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Public restrooms are hereby mandated to be constructed
along national roads every ten (10) kilometers of distance thereat.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
is hereby mandated to prepare the plans and specifications of the restrooms
to be constructed along national roads in a typical manner as much as
possible. The DPWH shall maintain the constructed restrooms along national
roads and shall include in its annual budget the funds necessary to implement

the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines Lie
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \ 2 3,
Quezon City, Metro Manila \ 2

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 3604

Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The maintenance of barangay and municipal roads fall under the
Jurisdiction of local governments. More often than not, these roads after their
construction can no longer be maintained due to lack of funds.

The unmaintained conditions of these roads contribute to further
problems such as traffic congestion thus hampering business transactions.

‘The bill seeks to convert the Barangay Ha
Calamba, Province of Laguna into a national road.

jang-Real Road in the City of

This ensuing problem will be resolved with this conversion as support
will be available from the national government.

‘The early approval of this bill is therefore earnestly recommended.

[ey aeeneee ?
JOAQUIN M. CHIPECO, JR.
resentative
Second District of Laguna


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY HALANG-REAL ROAD IN THE CITY
OF CALAMBA, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Barangay Halang-Real Road in the City of Calamba,
Province of Laguna is hereby converted into a national road.

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

this Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Session

3196

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY: Representatives Michael John “Jack” R. Duavit, Romeo
M. Acop and Cristina “Chiqui” Roa-Puno

EXPLANATORY NOTE

EULOGIO “AMANG” ADONA RODRIGUEZ, SR, a native of the Municipality of
Rodriguez, throughout his lifetime, has earned himself a wide array of
accolades in his long stint in government service.

He was Mayor of the Municipality of Montalban from 1906-1916;
Governnor of the Province of Rizal in 196 and was re-elected in the same
capacity in 1922; Mayor of the City of Manila in 1923; District
Representative of Nueva Vizcaya from 1924-1925; Cabinet Secretary of the
Department of Agriculture and commerce from 1934-1941; Senator of the
Philippines in 1941; and the Senate President from 1953-1963, the second
longest to have served as such in its history.

Born on the 21" of January 1883, he came from humble beginnings and
worked his way through success in public service equipped not only with his
exceptional intellectual fervor but more so with the heart for the poor and
the neglected sectors of society. His dedication to his people and the entire
nation cannot be underscored. As such, in gratitude for his exemplary
record in public service and in remembrance of his genuine heart, this bill
seeks to declare every 21% day of January a special non-working holiday in
the Municipality of Rodriguez, Rizal.


Hon. MicKael Jolin “Jack” R.\Duavit
* Pistrict, Rizal
2" District, Rizal

son, Ecand Tone

1" District, Antipolo City



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Session

_., 3196
House Bil No.

INTRODUCED BY: Representatives Michael John “Jack” R. Duavit, Romeo M.
Acop and Cristina “Chiqui” Roa-Puno

AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 21° OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF RODRIGUEZ, RIZAL TO COMMEMORATE THE
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF HON. EULOGIO “AMANG” ADONA RODRIGUEZ, SR

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

SECTION 1. In recognition of the altruistic devotion to public service
displayed by the late Hon. Eulogio “Amang” Adona Rodriguez, Sr., January 21 of
every year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of
Rodriguez, Province of Rizal to commemorate the birth anniversary of Eulogio
“amang” Adona Rodriguez, Sr.

SECTION 2. All laws, orders, presidential issuances, rules and regulations or
part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to repeal Republic Act No. 5180, “An Act Prescribing a Uniform
System of Preliminary Investigation by Provincial and City Fiscals and their Assistants, and
by State Attorneys or their Assistants.” and its amendatory laws, Presidential Decree Nos. 77
and 911.

It also provides authority to the Department of Justice to issue and promulgate rules
and regulations on the conduct of investigations of violations of criminal laws consistent with
the Rules of Court or any rules promulgated by the Supreme Court.

The objective of this bill is to address the systemic delay in our country’s criminal
justice system.

Thus, passage of this proposed measure is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL NO. 3296

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G.

UDERO

AN ACT
REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5180, AS AMENDED, “AN ACT PRESCRIBING
A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BY PROVINCIAL
AND CITY FISCALS AND THEIR ASSISTANTS, AND BY STATE ATTORNEYS
OR THEIR ASSISTANTS”

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

SECTION 1. Repealing Clause. — Republic Act No. 5180, “An Act Prescribing a
Uniform System of Preliminary Investigation by Provincial and City Fiscals and their
Assistants, and by State Attorneys or their Assistants,” and its amendatory laws, Presidential

Decree Nos. 77 and 911, are hereby repealed.

SEC. 2. Authority of the Department of Justice (DOJ). — The DOS, as the statutorily
mandated agency of government to administer the criminal justice system, shall have the
power to issue and promulgate rules and regulations on the conduct of investigations of
violations of criminal laws consistent with the Rules of Court or any rules promulgated by the

Supreme Court.

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
publication in the Official Gazette or at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation, and
upon effectivity of such rules and regulations to be issued and promulgated by the DOJ

pursuant to this Act.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8987

Introduced By: REPRESENTATIVE SHERNEE A. TAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With the termination by the airline of the regular flights to the Province of
Sulu, it becomes more difficult for the residents of the Province of Sulu to travel
to the nearest Regional Office of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBD).

To secure therefore new clearances or to renew the old ones, like the NBI
Clearance, as a mandatory requirement for employment and other purposes, one
has to experience great difficulty how to find an alternate route in going to the
Regional Office and back, aside from having to spend so much money for the
trip.

Under this situation, the residents in this remote placeswill greatly feel
that the government has abandoned or neglected them

This bill therefore seeks to establish a satellite office of the NBI in the
Municipality of Maimbung, Province of Sulu to make the government closer to
the people and help alleviate their untold suffering,

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

Kusug Tausug, Partylist


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8987

Intoduced By: REPRESENTATIVE SHERNEE A, TAN

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION (NBI) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAIMBUNG,
PROVINCE OF SULU AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment, ~ There shall be established a satellite office
of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Municipality of Maimbung,
Province of Sulu.

SEC. 2. Appropriation. - The amount necessary to implement this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations of the National Bureau of Investigation

(NBI) of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter,

SEC, 3. Implementing Rules and Regulation, - The NBI shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act

SEC. 4, Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette and ina newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3668

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to amend the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, to
exclude from taxation the wage or compensation derived from working overtime.

Most Filipinos do overtime work to meet management goals. Companies and
government agencies allow overtime if there are work to be done that cannot be finished or
accomplished during regular working hours, especially if there are deadlines that have to be
met. An employee agrees to do additional working hours because they have to get the job
done and to add more income and to increase their take home pay. Working eight (8) straight
hours is tiring enough and adding more to that is really a sacrifice on the part of the employee.
They sacrifice time, which can otherwise be spent with their families or used for rest and
relaxation, not to mention the additional stress that they get to get the job done.

If we are going to exempt overtime pay from regular taxation, this would mean more
income for the employee which he/she can use to provide for their family’s various needs. It
is also a way of rewarding our hardworking workers for the sacrifices that they are making.

It Is for these reasons that the passage of this bill is earnestly soy


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 3668

Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
EXCLUDING OVERTIME PAY FROM THE COMPUTATION OF TAXABLE INCOME
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 32 (B) (7) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS
AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Section 32 (B) (7) of Republic Act No. 8424, otherwise known as the
“National Internal Revenue Code of 1997”, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as
follows:

“Sec. 32. Gross Income. —
’(A) General Definition. - x x x
’(B) Exclusions from Gross Income. - x x x
“(1) XxX
(2) xxx
(3) xxx
“(4) Xxx
“(5) XXX
(6) Xxx
’(7) Miscellaneous Items -
(a) x x X
(b) x xx
“(c) XXX
“(d) xxx
S(e) xxx
“(f) Overtime Pay — Compensation due to hours worked
in excess of the required maximum
working hours.


“(g) Lf] x x x
“(h) [g] x x x
(i) Eh] x x x."

SECTION 2. Jmplementing Rules and Regulations. ~The Bureau of Internal Revenue
(BIR), the Department of Finance (DoF), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall promulgate within 45 days upon effectivity of this
Act the necessary rules and regulations for its proper and effective implementation.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
regulations or parts or provisions of this Act, which are inconsistent herewith are hereby
deemed repealed, amended or modified.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the
date of its publication in the Official Gazette and one (1) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NOSES C4

Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C. Yu

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 2, Article IV of the 1987 Constitution states that: “I'he State shall establish,
maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relevant to the needs of the people and society”.

This bill seeks to rename Co Tek Chun National Trade School to Tiguma National Agri-
Industrial School.

Co Tek Chun National Trade School was established last January 2008. It was named to
honor the father of former Barangay Tiguma Chairman who initiated the soureing of
funds to build the initial structures of the institution.

Notwithstanding the recognition of the benevolent initial efforts of the people behind
the establishment of the school, Barangay officials of the said Barangay yearn to rename
it to Tiguma National Agri-Industrial School since they foresee a more vital reason of
putting the name of Barangay Tiguma to the name of the school as a gesture of
acknowledging the importance of Tiguma residents and the Barangay as a whole.

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

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DIVINA GRAGE C, YU


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 386 4

Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C, Yu

AN ACT RENAMING CO TEK CHUN NATIONAL TRADE SCHOOL TO
TIGUMA NATIONAL- AGRI INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFORE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Renaming of Co Tek Chun National Trade School to Tiguma National Agri-
Industrial School. There is hereby renamed under the supervision of the Department of

Education, a national high school in Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, Province of
Zamboanga del Sur, to be known as Tiguma National-Agri Industrial School.

Section 2. Appropriations, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operationalization of the Tiguma_National-Agri
Industrial School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Section 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) day
Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

after publication in the

Approved,
Republic of the Philippin‘
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "~
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session REQ)

HOUSE BILL NO, BOBBLLS 4x0 ti:

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To the extent that even government employees at both the national and local levels are
themselves victims of vicious cycles of disasters, calamities, or other natural crises, there
may be a need to explore the possibility of them being granted what may constitute as a
government employee calamity grant from which financial assistance for that single purpose
may be sourced. For its check and balance, the Barangay officials shall attest to the fact
that they are residents affected by such disasters and therefore could qualify for financial
assistance.

This is premised on the idea that employees of government should also be assisted when
sad times befall them since they are the government's forerunner in the delivery of basic
goods and services to the point that they actually render public service sometimes even
beyond the call of duty. Hence, it is only fitting that the government has a way to also
recognize this and somehow compensate them, if and when, they become themselves
victims of natural disasters like typhoons, storms, floods, landslides and the like.

It is the pure intent of this bill to serve akin to the whole idea of a conditional cash transfer
where all that is needed is for them to qualify for the grant as certified by their respective



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3086

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT TO EARMARK
SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR CALAMITY GRANT TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AT
BOTH THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS AND PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Government Employees Calamity Grant
of 2016”.

SEC. 2. There shall be made available funds for the purpose of granting qualified
government employees at both the national and local levels a form of financial assistance
when they themselves become victims of disasters, calamities, emergencies or similar
crises.

SEC. 3, The mechanics of these funds to be appropriated are akin to the grant to
beneficiaries of conditional cash transfers for marginalized sectors of society. Hence in the
case of prospective grantees, Barangay officials in their respective barangays or
communities shall attest to the accuracy and veracity of the applicants’ claim for grants
under this Act.

SEC. 4, The Department of Budget and Management in collaboration with the
Department of Social Welfare and Development shall herein issue appropriate rules,
regulations, guidelines to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the 9.6-kilometer Conciencia-Tinigban Road in the
Municipality of Panitan, Province of Capiz into a National Road

This road network connects the Municipalities of Panitan and Maayon both in the
Province of Capiz. Improving the rough condition of this road shall greatly benefit the
residents of these two municipalities, as it would shorten the travel distance between
them by about five kilometers. The area traversed by this road network is generally
agricultural and its development shall provide easy access to and from the town
proper when selling their agricultural products

While the Provincial Government of Capiz recognizes its vital role in facilitating trade
and investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not have
enough capabilities to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the
Conciencia-Tinigban Road into a national road is highly imperative to ensure its
proper maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of the national
government to provide ready funds for the purpose.

This bill was filed during the 15" Congress and the same was approved on third
reading by the House of Representatives and subsequently passed by the Senate
for President Aquino’s approval but the President vetoed it because of the lack of
documentary requirements. All means necessary for the completion of needed
documents are now being done by appropriate offices.

Thus, the refilling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is earnestly
sought

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[MANI A. ONES

Representative
1" District, Capiz

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

3207

House Bill No.

introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CONCIENCIA-TINIGBAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
PANITAN, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 14. The 9.6-kilometer Conciencia-Tinigban Road in the Municipality
of Panitan, Province of Capiz is hereby converted into a national road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of
the said road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public
Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such
sum as may be necessary for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the

annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

38669

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The extension of the validity of Philippine passports is one of the items underscored by President
Rodrigo Roa Duterte in his inaugural State of the Nation Address last July. He stated the hardship that
a Filipino has to go through to get a passport nowadays - that is getting an appointment, falling in line
~ sometimes even going to the extent of sleeping at the DFA office the night before just to ensure that
they will get served on that particular day, and waiting for more than two (2) weeks just to get the
passport.

Our people, especially those in the provinces transacting in DFA satellite offices, endure all of
these just to get their hands on these valuable passports which will open up the world to them, They
will be able to work in other countries and help their families improve their quality of life and for others,
travel to other countries for leisure purposes.

It is the intention of this bill to amend the existing validity of our Philippine passports
issued to adults from five (5) years to ten (10) years. Children or minors will still have to abide
by the 5-year rule since their facial features change and needs to be updated, unlike those of
an adult. Not only will it be cost effective to increase the validity, but rather it will also be work
effective and less time consuming for all the people concerned.

It is for this reason that the approval of this bill is earnestly



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 3669

Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS.
THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996

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

SECTION 1. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8239, otherwise known as the “Philippine
Passport Act of 1996”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Sec. 10. Validity. - Regular passports issued under this Act shall be valid for a
period of five (5) years for minors, ages zero to seventeen (0-17) years old and ten
(10) years for adults eighteen (18) years old and above: Provided, however, That
the issuing authority may limit the period of validity to less than five (5) years;
whenever in the national economic interest or political stability of the country such
restriction is necessary: Provided, finally, That a new passport may be issued to
replace one which validity has expired, the old passport being returned to the holder
after cancellation.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances,
regulations or parts or provisions of this Act, which are inconsistent herewith are hereby
deemed repealed, amended or modified.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the
date of its publication in the Official Gazette and one (1) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,