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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.. 2369

Introduced by Hon, Arnulfo F. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to implement the constitutional mandate embodied under Article
XIY, Section 2 (4) as follows, “The State shall encourage formal and non-formal, and
indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent and out-of school
programs particularly those that respond to community needs”.

‘The Municipality of Sen. Ninoy Aquino is a haven for a broad diversity of tribes
and cultural minorities. Unfortunately, majority of settlers in these areas have no access
to adequate training and learning experience. One major reason to this problem is the
difficulty of access and mobility, Added to this, is the fact that the municipality lacks the
needed political and financial support for the construction of indigenous learning centers
in key areas,

‘As a consequence, the cultural minorities in this municipality especially those
situated in far-flung nooks are left with no choice but to till the soil in order to provide for
their subsistence. They cannot venture into other means because they are not equipped
with the proper knowledge, training, and resource.

‘The government's thrust to uplift the lives of our marginalized brothers
predestined in these depressed areas, can only be resolved if we empower them through
practical training and instruction.

Finally, to harness and further hone the potentials of these people, there should be
an immediate establishment of one-stop learning and training centers in strategic areas in
the Municipality of Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat,

The expeditious passage of this bill is therefore earnestly sought


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2369

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Arnulfo F, Go

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDIGENOUS
TRAINING CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SEN. NINOY AQUINO,
SECOND DISTRICT OF SULTAN KUDARAT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be, through the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) jointly with the National Commission on Indigenous
People’s Commission (NCIP) , an establishment of an indigenous training and learning
center in the Municipality of Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat.

SECTION 2, The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriation for TESDA and NCIP under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its maintenance shall
be shouldered by the National Government.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2164

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
(RMTU) into the Ramon Magsaysay State University (RMSU), amending for the
purpose Republic Act No, 8498, otherwise known as "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE
RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OUT OF THE INTEGRATION
OF THE RAMON MAGSAYSAY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF IBA, THE WESTERN LUZON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF SAN MARCELINO AND THE CANDELARIA SCHOOL OF FISHERIES IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CANDELARIA, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.”

Under RA 8498, RMTU was established as a state university in order to
“primarily provide instructions, undertake research and extension, and provide
advanced studies and progressive leadership in agriculture, forestry, engineering,
education, arts, sciences, humanities, and other fields as may be relevant to the
development of the province” of Zambales. Being such, it is mandated by law to perform
all kinds of educational activities within the commerce of man. However, the word
“technological” in the name of the university gives a false impression that the university
is streamlined to perform higher educational activities related only to technology. This
misnomer makes accrediting government agencies and other institutions to come to
terms with the courses offered by the university vis-a-vis its nature as a technological
university by virtue of its name.

It is in this light that this bill is being filed and immediate passage of this bill is
earnestly sought.

CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA
R¢presentative
2® District, Zambales


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2164

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL DELOSO MONTALLA

AN ACT
RENAMING THE RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY INTO THE
RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8498

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

SECTION 4. The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University is hereby
renamed into the Ramon Magsaysay State University
SECTION 2. 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
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 2287

Introduced by the Hon. ARNEL M. CERAFICA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Good health is an essential element a man needs to be a productive citizen of his country
This is a policy specifically embraced in our Constitution. Articles II, Section 15 and Article
XIII, Section 11 provides,“(t) State shall protect and promote the right to health and instil health
consciousness among them, “The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development that shall endeavour to make essential goods, health and other social services
available to all people at affordable cost”.

To date, the First District of Taguig-Pateros (hereinafter referred to as “ the District” for
brevity) have no accessible Public Hospital which provides diagnosis, treatment and care of
individuals suffering from deformity , disease, illness or injury, or those in need of surgical,
obstetrical, medical or nursing care. The closest public hospital is the Taguig City Hospital
However, said hospital is situated in Taguig’s Second District.

The District needs a hospital which is accessible to its constituents. The need is pressing
considering that this District is often stricken by floods which make its residents highly
susceptible to diseases. Transportation constraints, likewise brought about the floods, make it all
the more difficult for them to go back and forth to the hospitals outside their District.

As such, these predicaments make healthcare for the people of Taguig and Pateros
remote, costly, inadequate and unavailable at most times.

In light of this pressing need, this Bill seeks to alleviate the plight of the people of Taguig
and Pateros by establishing a public hospital with adequate facilities for their benefit.

tis earnestly requested that this proposed measure be approved.

ARNI [. CERAFICA


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2287

Introduced by HON. ARNEL M. CERAFICA

AN ACT CREATING A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE FIRST DISTRICT OF TAGUIG
PATEROS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created y hospital in the First District of Taguig and
Pateros which shall have a level Two (2) capacity.

SECTION 2. The amount needed for its operation and maintenance shall be included in
the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Health shall issue the necessary rules and regulations
concerning the operations of the Hospital upon approval of this Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary shall immediately include in the Department's programs the
National Government's assistance for the operation of the hospital and such funds shall be
chargeable against the appropriations authorized for that purpose under the General
Appropriations Act of the year following the enactment of this bill and every year thereafter.

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 23.43

Introduced by : Cong. George P. Amaiz,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a fact that national government offices or corporations, as well as local
governments have hired contractual or casual employees. Many of them have
served for more than ten years and yet, they can be removed anytime because
they don't enjoy security of tenure under the law.

In consonance with social justice, and to harness existing human resources
and to develop the talents and experience of these contractuals, it is about time
that the State grant security of tenure to them.

For reasons explained, the approval of thisbill issearnestly requested.


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.2348

Introduced by : Cong. George P. Amalz

AN ACT
GRANTING SECURITY OF TENURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES WHOSE NATURE OF APPOINTMENT IS EITHER TEMPORARY OR
CONTRACTUAL AND WHO HAVE RENDERED A TOTAL OF TEN (10) YEARS OF EFFICIENT
SERVICE

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy ~ The State shall hamess its human resources
as a critical strategy to achieve and sustain economic development. Government
workers, being an important component of the State's human resources, shall be
given the equal opportunity at gainful employment with security of tenure.

SECTION 2. Security of Tenure — Subject to the provisions of the Constitution
and applicable civil service laws, rules and regulations, all incumbent government
employees, as of the approval of this Act, who are holding contractual positions
and/or are temporary in stalus in the first and second levels and who have
rendered continuous service for at least ten (10) years shall be granted security of
tenure by their respective offices and should not be removed from office unless for
cause as provided for in the civil service law: Provided, however, That they shall not
be entitled to any permanent appointment until such time that they have obtained
the appropriate eligibility requirement.

SECTION 3. Civil Service Performance Evaluation Standards — The Civil Service
Commission shall formulate performance evaluation standards to determine
qualified employees under this Act.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations - the Civil Service
Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations within ninely (90) days after the
approval of this Act.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause — If any part, section or provision of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, to her provisions not affected therein shall
remain in force and effect.


SECTION 6. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees and executive orders
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO2304 _

Introduced by Representative JOSE CARLOS L. CARI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall protect and promote the
rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary and
appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. The Constitution likewise
mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of free education in the
elementary and high school levels.

This bill proposes to formally establish a National High School in Barangay
Manlilisid, Municipality of Javier, Province of Leyte to be known as Manlilisid
National High School. ‘There is an evident need for the formal establishment of the
requested high school in this part of the municipality. For the longest time, students
have to go to Javier National High School which is nine (9) km away via the Javier
Circumferential Road. The establishment of Manlilisid National High School will
greatly benefit the students of Barangay Manlilisid including seven (7) nearby
localities namely, Barangays San Sotero, Comatin, Caraye, Oding, Cancayang,
Abuyogay and Caranhug.

This proposed measure aims to do justice to the youth of this Barangay and its
neighboring communities by providing them the opportunity to liberate themselves
from illiteracy and eventual upgrade their social and economic status without
compromising their safety and well-being.

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

JOSE OS L. CARI


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 230 4A

Introduced by Representative JOSH CARLOS L.. CARI

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MANLILISID,
MUNICIPALITY OF JAVIER, PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS
MANLILISID NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Manlilisid, Municipality
of Javier, Province of Leyte to be known as Manlilisid National High School.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the establishment of said National High
School shall be funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Education.
Thereafter, the sum necessary for its operation and maintenance shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law
and thereafter.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Hducation is hereby authorized to issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers generally view their profession as noble. They shape the young
minds of girls and boys to prepare them for the future and become the catalysts
for national development.

tronically, most teachers in the public schoo! system do not even own
much less can truly pay for a housing unit for their own families.

Section 9 of Article XIII of the Constitution aptty stipulates thus, “The
State, shall by law, and for the common good, undertake, in cooperation with the
private sector, a continuing program of urban land reform and housing which will
make available at affordable cost decent housing and basic services to
underprivileged and homeless citizens in Ciap-cariece tind yebatlonvet areas.”

\

The Davao City model can be replicated in the conteXt of this important
legislative measure. In fact, let this proposed bill put into action the Pabahay
Program af the Department of Education.

The early passage of this bill is most fervently prayed for

IE” CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING HOUSING UNITS FOR HOMELESS TEACHERS
AS MANDATORY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1, There shall be provided, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, housing units for homeless teachers in the public
school system under a viable housing program created therefor.

SEC. 2. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the National
Housing Authority, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations as may be
important to implement this Act

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
‘Act shall be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may
be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of chs PINGS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First R6gUfar Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2138

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
15 District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill, which was approved by the House
Committee on Public Works and Highways of the 14th and
15" Congress and re-filed this present Congress, seeks to
convert the ROXAS — SAN ISIDRO - NUEVO CAMPO -
TALISAY - SAN BENITO ROAD into a national road.

The ROXAS — SAN ISIDRO —- NUEVO CAMPO - TALISAY
- SAN BENITO ROAD is an 8.400 kilometer stretch of gravel
roadway starting from Barangay Roxas in the Municipality
of San Isidro traversing the Barangays of Nuevo Campo
and ending in Barangay Talisay in the Municipality of San
Benito, Surigao del Norte.

The existing road is in much need of repairs because
the provincial government cannot provide the necessary
funds of its maintenance.

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

REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 2138

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
15' District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROXAS - SAN ISIDRO - NUEVO
CAMPO —- TALISAY - SAN BENITO ROAD IN THE 15°
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO
DEL NORTE FROM A PROVINCIAL ROAD TO 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 Roxas - San Isidro - Nuevo Campo - Talisay - San

1

2 Benito Road in the 1! Congressional District of the Province of
3 Surigao del Norte is hereby converted into a national road.

4

5 Sec 2, The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
6 the Department's program the improvement, repair

7 maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
8 included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

9

10 Sec 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

uM publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers

12 of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
1* Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.2066

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROMMEL C. AMATONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to established the National High School in Barangay Panibasan,
Municipality of Maco Compostela Valley Province to be known as Panibasan National High
School.

Education is designed to restore the lost image of God in man. It is a tool to
development and progress. It is one of the basic needs of man to uplift his standard and quality
of living. Its absence constitutes a static status that even though how sophisticated and
advanced the equipments and gadgets that would be bought in, would be useless if ignorance is
still present due to lack of education.

Barangay Panibasan is about 4 kilometers away from the nearest high schools namely,
Andili National High School in Mawab and Elizalde National High School in Maco which could be
reached by means of public utility vehicle at an interval of an hour or two. Another means of
transportation in this said place is the motorcycle which is very inconvenient for the students.

With the increasing rate fare, the students could hardly get into school for this reason.
The income of the parents could not even suffice their daily needs for food, particularly rice
supply. Moreover, education really corresponds to a greater expense which comprises fees,
allowances, and fare. Only few parents can afford to send their children on board and lodging.
Apparently, most of the people now suffer so much economic crises in which they could hardly
afford to send their students to school not even to secondary level anymore.

In view thereof, the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended,

. AMATONG
2" Distri¢t, Compostela Valley Province


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
1* Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2066

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROMMEL C. AMATONG.

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PANIBASAN, IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF MACO, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE TO BE KNOWN AS PANIBASAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of National High School. - There shall be established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Panibasan
of Maco, Compostela Valley Province to be known as Panibasan National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriation. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Panibasan National High School, the

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

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

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

Approved,
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Service provision on the one end and health financing on the other are probably
the two important ingredients to this proposed measure of mandating, as far as
practicable, a universal health care as an entitlement to every Filipino who is at least
eighteen years old and above,

The Philippines has sufficient number of government-owned or government-run
hospitals throughout the archipelago although most of these are located in the urban
centers largely.

Both PAGCOR and PCSO are state-run corporations that generate so much
proceeds for government to the tune of billions of pesos year in and year out.

A health care agenda such as a universal health care system as this bill
envisions is as much a menu for development in the true sense of the word.

This bill finds the need for government to focus its resources and welfare
programs to a segment of the Philippine population that are considered a rich resource
‘or human capital,

For the State to better harness their future role in soci
least 18 years of age and above shall enjoy the entitlemer 8
from funds intended for charity by profit-generating fublic establishmer
PAGCOR and PCSO.

lipino who is at
health care
s such as

The immediate passage of this bill is most so

WINNIE” CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Biino.__2319

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE TO EVERY FILIPINO
CITIZEN WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD AND ABOVE FUNDED FROM EARNINGS
OF PAGCOR AND PCSO

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

SECTION 1, It is hereby provided for every Filipino citizen who is eighteen
years old and above a mandatory universal health care.

SEC. 2. Funds shall be sourced from the earings of the Philippine
‘Amusement and Gaming Corporation and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office that shall likewise Issue the appropriate rules and regulations to effectively
implement the provisions of this Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. Bae:

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is expressly stated in Article 11, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution that "The
State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."

Electronic equipment contains heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and
mercury, as well as other hazardous components or additives. Disposing these metals
from such equipment via traditional methods can pose a significant threat to public
health and the environment. Requiring the recycle and reuse of this equipment will
greatly reduce the amount of hazardous materials being discarded in solid waste
management facilities.

This bill seeks to prevent the proliferation of this waste stream and also force the
recycling of the reusable parts of electronic equipment.

We therefore enjoin our colleagues to support this bill and ensure its early
passage into law.

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO GLORIAMACAPAGAL ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Sec6nd District, Pampanga
1


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

2682

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

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

SECTION 1. Definition. — As used in this Act, “Electronic Equipment”
means a desktop or laptop computer, computer monitor, portable computer,
cathode ray tube, flat panel based television, or cellular phones.

SECTION 2. Prohibitions. -

(A) No person shall knowingly dispose of any electronic equipment in
mixed solid waste.

(B) No Solid Waste Management Facility shall knowingly accept for
disposal or incineration any electronic equipment, or any truckload or
container of solid waste which includes electronic equipment

SECTION 3. Penalties. — Any violation of Section 2(A) of this Act shall be
punished with a fine of Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) and imprisonment
of not less than 1 month but not more than three (3) months. Any violation of
Section 2(B) of this Act shall be punished with a fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50,000.00) and revocation of the license of the Solid Waste Management
Facility.


SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen

(15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers
of general circulation

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2178

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

This bill seeks to convert the San Jose — Cuenca Provincial Road, traversing the
Manila-Batangas Road, Poblacion, Taysan ~ San Jose Junction passing Palanca —
Natunuan to the Municipality of Cuenca, Batangas, into a National Road. The said road
has a total length of 6,60 kilometers.

Roads are indispensable arteries in people’s travel as well as in the transport and
exchange of goods for commerce and trade. They are indisputably important especially to
the populace of the towns they traverse, These roads bring about more intensified
commercial transactions among different parties in the economy, and therefore play a key
role in the growth of national economy,

Given the bill’s very apparent local and national significance, approval thereof is
urgently and strongly urged.



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

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2178

Introduced by Honorable Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

“AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAN JOSE ~ CUENCA PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1, The San Jose ~ Cuenca Provincial Road located in the Municipality
of San Jose, Province of Batangas is hereby converted into a national road under the
direct supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

Approved.
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No, 2030

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Election offenses have long been a reality in Philippine politics. In fact,
our people have witnessed massive incidents of election offenses in the past
which have eroded our people's confidence on the sanctity of our election
process. This bill seeks to give more teeth to our existing aw by increasing
the penalties provided for under Section 48 of Republic Act 8189. This should
help deter deceitful individuals from committing election fraud.

In order to address the upsurge of election related offenses as well as
regain our people's faith in the election process, approval of this bill is strongly
recommended.

RUFYS B. ROD! EZ

MAXIMO B. ic JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

~ Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No, 2030

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8189 OTHERWISE KNOWN.
AS "THE VOTER'S REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996" BY INCREASING THE
PENALTY PROVIDED AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Article 46 of Republic Act 8189 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

"Section 46. Penalties. Any person found guilty of any election
offense under this Act shall be punished with imprisonment of not less
the SIX (6) one (1)] yearS but not more that TWELVE (12) [six (6)]
years and shall not be subject to probation. In addition, the guilty party
shall be sentenced to suffer disqualification to hold public office and
deprivation of his right of suffrage. If he is a foreigner, he shall be
deported after the prison term has been served. Any political party
found guilty shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than FIVE (5)
{one (1)] hundred thousand pesos (P 500,000.00) {(P100,000.00)} but
not more than ONE MILLION [Five Hundred Thousand] pesos
(P1,000,000.00) {(P500,000.00)).”

SEC 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and
regulations, executive or administrative orders and other presidential issuance
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 28 23

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Lotto draws gain for government on one end and the betting universe on
the other ~ if won — awesome amounts of money.

And the winner takes home such bagful of money that is sure to better his
lot, his extended family, his close relatives and associates. In some sense, the
winner also shares the blessings to others but largely just a tiny circle of private
individuals known only to him.

This bill aims to institutionalize this mode of sharing the blessings gained
by, for example, a single winner to a lotto pot or grand draw that could reach as
high as near the billion mark.

The bill finds it proper even reasonable to tax at least twenty percent of
these lotto winnings or earnings in favor of ten percent for education and ten
percent for housing as the appropriate agencies of government may so
implement.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 2823

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
TO TAX TWENTY PERCENT OF LOTTO EARNINGS, TEN PERCENT OF WHICH
FOR HOUSING AND ANOTHER TEN PERCENT FOR EDUCATION AND
PRESCRIBING MECHANISM THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. It is the declared policy of the State to promote the general
welfare. Toward this end, benefits should be democratized to reach as many people
and beneficiaries as possible in accordance with law.

SEC. 2. There shall be hereby imposed a tax of twenty percent for every lotto
winnings or earnings, ten percent of which will go to education and another ten
percent for housing purposes consistent with law.

SEC. 3. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office shall insure the full
implementation of the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,__ 2792

Introduced by: HON, SALVIO B. FORTUNO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Sta, Maria, Iriga City —Buhi in the Province of
Camarines Sur with a net length of 24.298 kilometers (KO 473 + 037 - KO 497 +
335) to a national secondary road.

The said provincial road which stretches from Barangay Sta. Maria in the
City of Iriga to the Municipality of Buhi in the Province of Camarines Sur serves
as a vital route connecting City of Iriga and the Municipalities of Buhi.

The dilapidated condition of this important road artery is mainly attributable to the
inadequacy of funds for the upgrading, rehabilitation and year-round maintenance by the
provincial government. This situation therefore made the transportation of agricultural
Products and other commodities extremely difficult and expensive. In fact, many people
and local officials have been clamoring to rehabilitate the sorry state of this provincial
road.

There is an urgent need therefore to convert the said provincial road into a
secondary national road to continuously make it as a vital route to be properly
maintained by the national government for the great benefit of the people, particularly
the poor residents in these remote areas.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought
One.
REP. SALVIO B. FORTUNO
Fifth District, Camarines Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2792

Introduced by: HON. SALVIO B. FORTUNO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE STA. MARIA, IRIGA CITY —- BUHI PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR TO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sta. Maria, Iriga City - Buhi in the Province of
Camarines Sur with a net length of 24.298 kilometers (KO 473 + 037 — KO 497 +
335) is hereby converted and declared as a national secondary road.

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

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House aii no,__2312

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Eighty five million Filipinos are mobile phone subscribers,

Three or even less than this number of telecommunication companies lord it over
the interconnecting universe in a constant flow of voice calls and text messages

Profits in the billions of pesos fully reward telecommunication companies to the
brim in @ business environment alien to any form of governmental interference.

Major players in the thriving telecommunications industry have truly enjoyed their
rosa as if it were that the door to new emerging or even minor players is just open
ajar.

NTC, supposed to flex reguiatory muscle perhaps realized only late in the day
that such interconnection charges that 65 milion subscribers pay for are in fact, one of
the highest in the Asia Pacific Region.

Two igeues come into play for any plan to reduce interconnection charges,
namely, issue of benefits on the part of the consumers and issue of costs on the part of
the producers or service providers, call it that.

NTC can strike a balance on apparently confli



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No._2312

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

‘AN ACT
PRESCRIBING REDUCED RATES OF INTERCONNECTION CHARGES FOR
VOICE CALLS AND FOR TEXT MESSAGES AMONG TELECOMMUNICATION
OPERATORS/NETWORKS/CARRIERS WITHIN THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS IN
ORDER TO BENEFIT OVER EIGHTY FIVE (85) MILLION MOBILE PHONE
‘SUBSCRIBERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the Fair interconnection
Charges Act of 2011

SEC. 2, It is hereby prescribed that the interconnection charges for
voice calls be lowered to P1 per minute from P4 within the next three (3) years
while that of text messages to PO.15 from the current P0.35 per text following
however the three-year glide path scheme beginning January 31, 2012 to give
mobile operators time to restructure business plans and models as well as
help cushion revenue losses.

The resulting reduction rates prescribe P2.50 interconnection charges
for voice calls on_ the first year, P2.00 on the second year, and P1.50 on the
third year while for SMS, charging is P0.26 on the first year, P0.20 on the
second year and P0.16 on the third year.

For landline, charging is P2.00 on the first year, P1.50 on the second
year and P1.00 on the third year.

SEC. 3. The Commissioner of the National Telecommunications
Commission shall issue appropriate rules and regulations as may be
Necessary to properly carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect in the year 2012 after its publicat
the Official Gazette and three newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
1" Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 2063

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROMMEL C. AMATONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This Bill seeks to established the National High School in Barangay Magsaysay in the
municipality of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province to be known as Magsaysay National
High Schoo of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province.

The establishment of High School in Barangay Magsaysay will cater to the educational
needs of the elementary graduates and out-of-school youth in the area including the barangays
of San Vicente, Lino-an, Banagbanag of Montevista, Magading, Basak and part of Pangotosan of
Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province. It will make them easy and free access to education
in preparation for higher learning and equipt them the necessary skills, abilities, and capabilities
to face the world.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
1* Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2063

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROMMEL C. AMATONG.

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MAGSAYSAY, IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF NABUNTURAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE TO BE KNOWN AS MAGSAYSAY
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of National High School. ~ There shall be established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Magsaysay
of Nabunturan , Compostela Valley Province to be known as Magsaysay National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriation. ~ The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Magsaysay National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

SECTION 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
03 SEP 2013

foe PM,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘ ad } My iS +]
‘Quezon City Ko,

Republic of the Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 27 04

Introduced by Rep. Winston T. Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is of highest national interest to keep a country's military air force, in this case,
the Philippine Air Force to be at par with not just any like military organization in the
world but more so with its private counterpart, the every vibrant and thriving airline
industry which has become home to seasoned and veteran pilots who trained from their
respective Air Forces,

It is in light of these developments that this bill has been contemplated fearing
the possible exodus of our very own PAF-trained, seasoned, and veteran military pilots
in favor of better and higher paying jobs in airline industries here or abroad.

The Philippines cannot afford its officer-pilots from PAF to be pirated by private
or commercial airlines since government has spent considerably for their training that it
will be a constant cycle of financial losses if the pattern continues. Besides, with the new
although seasonal acquisition of more aircrafts for PAF must also come the retention of
highly qualifies officer-pilots to be trained as well as to train other pilots in the military
service.

This bill contemplates applying brakes to this phenomenon of ‘brain drain’.
Further, it seeks to put a stop to this disturbing pattem or behavior of more and more
officer-pilots leaving the military service in search of greefier pai
opportunities that private or commercial airline are in a positigh to offer than

/E” CASTELO-



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

04

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston T. Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING THIRTY PERCENT (30%) INCREASE IN BASIC SALARIES OF EVERY
OFFICER-PILOT OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE FOLLOWING A CONTRACT OF
SERVICE ADJUSTED TO A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) YEARS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is declared policy of the State to secure its
sovereignty and the integrity of the national territory as these are essential for the
enjoyment of the people of the blessings of democracy.

SEC. 2. Coverage of the Act. - There shall be granted to every officer-plot of the
Philippine Air Fore following a contract of service adjusted to a minimum of ten (10)
years a thirty percent (30%) increase in basic salary.

SEC. 3. Appropriation. ~ The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment and every year thereafter.

SEC. 4. Implementation. - The Department of National Defense shall issue rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
30 JUL 2013

Republic of the Philippines ys id
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES apps
Quezon City a
16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, _ 20: 36

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

bill repeals Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, absolutely
decriminalizing the crime of libel.

It is the intention of this bill to accord greater protection to freedom of speech and
expression specifically those done by means of writing and other similar means by taking
away the threat or fear of incarceration, restraint of liberty and even fine.

It is likewise submitted that a strong print media could give great service to the
Filipino people in providing an effective mechanism of complete and fearless
transparency over the excesses of government in the exercise of its powers and
prerogatives.

Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Ci

16" CONGRES
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2036

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
DECRIMINALIZING LIBEL BY MEANS OF WRITING OR SIMILAR
REPEALING ARTICLE 355 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE

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

SECTION 1. Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby completely repealed
thereby decriminalizing libel committed by means of writing, printing, lithography,
engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition,
or any similar means.

C. 2. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations
contrary or inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afler its complete publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation
whichever comes first.

Approved,