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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
18" Congress

Second Regular Session

House BILLNO, 81

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This house bill seeks to extend and/or renew the legislative franchise issued in
favor of the PEC Broadcasting Corporation, a 100% Filipino corporation duly organized
and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, under
Republic Act No. 8685 entitled, “AN ACT GRANTING PEC BROADCASTING
CORPORATION A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN
AND OPERATE RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES”.

~ Republic Act No. 8685 lapsed into law on June 25, 1998, without the signature of
the President. By virtue thereof, PEC Broadcasting Corp. immediately implemented its
franchise. Since then, it has operated several television and radio stations nationwide in
‘service to the public. The said franchise was granted for a period of twenty-five (25)
years, therefore, it will expire on June 25, 2023.

Thus, in order to continue to serve the public and to operate its stations, PEC
Broadcasting Corp. urgently needs this franchise to be extended or renewed.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

HON. BI JOHN Q. BIRON
Representatfve6f the 4" District of lloilo

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

18" Congress

Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No, 8155

Introduced by HON. BRAEDEN JOHN Q. BIRON

AN ACT AMENDING THE RADIO AND TELEVISION FRANCHISE GRANTED TO
PEC BROADCASTING CORPORATION UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8685,
ENTITLED: “AN ACT GRANTING PEC BROADCASTING CORPORATION A

FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE
RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES”, BY EXTENDING ITS
TERM FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS.

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

Section 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 8685 entitled: “AN ACT GRANTING THE PEC
BROADCASTING CORPORATION A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH,
INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE
PHILIPPINES”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 6. Term of Franchise. — This franchise shall be for a term of twenty-five (25)
years, unless sooner revoked or cancelled, starting on June 25, 2023 and ending on June
25, 2048. This franchise shall be deemed ipso facto revoked in the event the grantee fails
to comply with any of the following conditions:

(a) Commence operations within one (1) year from the approval of its permit by the
National Telecommunications Commission;

(b) Operate continuously for two (2) years; and
(c) Commence operations within three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act.”

Section 2. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved:

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
House Bill No, 8749

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

___Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez _

House Bill No. 8749

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8907

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Mambuaya Cave is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. The
cave has a small opening which is only about six (6) inches airspace between ceiling and
water, One has to go underwater in order to be able to enter the cave. Once inside, one can
see sparkling formations of stalactites and stalagmites. The formations in the cave are truly
magnificent which is one of the reasons why many tourists visit the Mambuaya Cave.

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

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

RUFUS B. RO! jUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
)

Second Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
introduced by Representative Rufus 8. Rodriguez
House Bill No, 2907
AN ACT

DECLARING MAMBUAYA CAVE IN BARANGAY MAMBUAYA, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 8714

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

Oe

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LOREN B. LEGARDA


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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8714

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Anilawan, Municipality of Bugasong

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

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 8747

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

RUFYS B. ROI EZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bit No. 8747.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
Ryle ilps UE scene

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE: AN 18 20%
Queso City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.8405

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

AN ACT
TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 18

Executive Order No. 209 or the Family Code of the Philippines, Article 18, provides:

“ARTICLE 18. In case of any impediment known to the local civil
registrar or brought to his attention, he shall note down the
particulars thereof and his findings thereon in the application for
marriage license, but shall nonetheless issue said license after the
completion of the period of publication, unless ordered otherwise by
a competent court at his own instance or that of any interested party.
No filing fee shall be charged for the petition nor a corresponding
bond required for the issuance of the order.”

The provision mandates the local civil registrar to note down his findings that an
impediment to the marriage exists in the application for the marriage license. However,
the law does not provide for the attachment of the application when the license is issued.
As a result, marriages to which there is an impediment may be solemnized.

This bill seeks to prevent a situation wherein the solemnizing officer celebrates the
marriage even with the existence of an impediment that renders the marriage void.

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LUIS RA} ID “LRAY”, |LLAFUERTE, JR.


Resell of he Phibpives

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quexow City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no, 8485

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.
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AN ACT
TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 18

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

SECTION 1. Article 18 of the Family Code of the Philippines is hereby amended to read
as follows:

“ARTICLE 18. In case of any impediment known to the local civil
registrar or brought to his attention, he shall note down the particulars
thereof and his findings thereon in the application for marriage license, but
shall nonetheless issue said license WITH THE CORRESPONDING
APPLICATION FOR SUCH after the completion of the period of publication,
unless ordered otherwise by a competent court at his own instance or that
of any interested party. No filing fee shall be charged for the petition nor a
corresponding bond required for the issuance of the order.”

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

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive


order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or
inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Zeer? “Oy
RECE, IVED

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES y
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
8909

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Calabera Cave is one of the tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. Declaring the
Calabera Cave as an ecotourism site will result in the development and improvement of the
tourist site. It wil also help the development of the local community.

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


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }

Second Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No, 8209.
AN ACT

DECLARING CALABERA CAVE IN BARANGAY INDAHAG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AS
AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8722

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

Tie eeion


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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.8722

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Tig-angkal, Municipality of

Patnongon in the Province of Antique to be known as Tig-angkal Elementary School

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

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HOUSE BILL No. _ 8686

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO “VG” S. LACSON
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mr. Xiangsheng Kang is a Chinesc Citizon from Jiang Xi, province of China, who
came to the Philippines with his family in 2010. He was hired for a supervisorial position
ofa company owned by Filipino-Chinese friends. Through the years, he had been promoted
and is now the CEO of Oriental Union Property Inc., a company that constructs
condominiums and townhouses for the general public at a very reasonable price.

Throughout those ycars, hc has built good relationships with people in the
Philippines and has collectively, with his family and friends, make sure always that the
kindness given to them should be shared in return, which is why they have felt so lucky to
have been able to live in our country. Because the Philippines has been their home for a
decade, they realized that they no longer intend to reside anywhere else, Mr. Kang now
aspires to be a part of the group of Citizens of the Philippines.

In view of Mr. Kang’s wish to become a Filipino Citizen, approval of this bill is
carestly sought.

eer
VIR! i(0'“VG” S. LACSON
Manila Teachers Partylist



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
QUEZON CITY

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Sccond Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _8686

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE VIRGILIO “VG” S. LACSON

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO XIANGSHENG KANG

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

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

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

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

Approved,
“uy,

Eighteenth Congress rey
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8711.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

——COREN B. LEGARDA

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First Regular Session

8711

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

SECTION 1. The San Remigio Elementary School in Barangay Baladjay,
Municipality of San Remigio, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an

integrated school to be known as the San Remigio Integrated School.

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

School.

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

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8034

Introduced by REP. FRANCISCO “KIKO” B.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a District Office (DO) of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona in the Third Legislative District of Negros
Occidental. This will bring the services of LTO closer to the people of the Third District and
ensure the speedy disposition of applications for driver’s license and vehicle registration, and
strict enforcement of land transportation laws.

Economic growth in the Third District has been driving an increase in volume of LTO
transactions that overwhelm the LTO Bacolod District Office which currently services
applicants from the Third District. It is therefore necessary to create a new DO for the Third
District for efficient delivery of LTO services.

There have been discussions to establish an LTO Extension Office (EO) in E. B. Magalona to
address the need. In fact, in December 2019, the Municipality of E. B. Magalona donated a
parcel of land to LTO for the construction of the Extension Office. The huge demand from the
Third District, however, requires the expansion of LTO operations from an EO to a regular
DO. Revenues derived from transactions in the Third District will support the operations of the
Do.

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

JOS) CO “KI o” REL



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

8034
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. FRANCISCO “KIKO” B. BENITEZ, Ph.D.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ENRIQUE B. MAGALONA IN THE THIRD
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a District Office of the Land Transportation
Office (LTO) to be located in the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona in the Third Legislative
District of Negros Occidental.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the LTO District Office in the Municipality
of Enrique B. Magalona in the Third Legislative District of Negros Occidental, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
-ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE LANDS OPEN TO DISPOSITION FOR AGRICULTURAL,
COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL ANB OTHER PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘The Muniopabty of Don Victorians, despite as abundant natural rewnces, remaias to be a 4
‘class mumeypabty i the province of Misamis Occideotal

With the construction of roads forthe development of Don Victorsmo as the Sommer Capatal in
Mundanso, however, tbe mumerelty—win as teautitul year-round Aust foitage and cook weather, ia
‘now given anew lease on I as «tourist hud

To attract investors to develops Dun Victoriano, as well as ti give as readeots currently residing.
1m henuses erect on lands owned by the Stxe, an opportunity to obtain egal ownership of these lands and
thus, give them a head start i obeamng a betier suindand of living, there is a need 40 convert
Nistartana's lan a ationatle anol dmpesshte Ianaks oper for agrees, commetrta, reiden a
dase purposes 3

once, approval ofthis tll i earnestly requested



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

8039
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative HENRY S. OAMINAL

AN ACT
DECLARING THE LANDS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF
MUNICIPALITY OF DON VICTORIANO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL AS
ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE LANDS OPEN TO DISPOSITION FOR AGRICULTURAL,
COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES

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

Section 1. The territorial boundaries of Don Victoriano, Province of Misamis Occidental is
hereby described as follows:

LINE BEARING DISTANCE,
1-2 Due East 8,300.00 M
2-3 Due North, 200.000 M.
3-4 N.14-29E 3,736.00 M
4-5 Due South 25,000,000 M.
5-6 Due West 7,780.100 M.
6-7 S.66-53W. 582.442 M.
Dee 8.34-21W. 1,242.51 M.
8-9 S.64-59W, 3,181,928 M,

9-1 Due North 26,401.043 M.


Section 2. The lands within the territorial boundaries of Don Victorino, Province of Misamis
Occidental are hereby declared as alienable and disposable lands open to disposition for agricultural,
commercial, residential, industrial, and other productive purposes.

Section 3. Within three (3) months following the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, or his authorized representative, together with the
Local Government of Don Victoriano shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

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

Section 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 8707

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note

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

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

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

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

—eren B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8707

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

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

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

known as the Igbancal Integrated School.

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

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

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

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
House Bill No. 8751

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No, 8751

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

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

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

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

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

Appropriations Act.
The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local

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

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

8641

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable SAMANTHA LOUISE VARGAS ALFONSO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The municipalities of Second District of Cagayan, particularly
its seaside municipalities, serve as the gateway to the Province of
Apayao. Characterized as a mountainous province, Apayao is a major
producer of rice, corn, and vegetables while also having several
potential tourism destinations. On the other hand, the municipalities
of the Second District take pride in being major sources of products
from the sea such as fish, seaweeds, and crustaceans. Hence,
connecting these two provinces will ensure a mutual exchange of local
products and boost tourism which can stimulate the economic
activities of the said provinces.

However, the transport of goods from and between these two
areas, located in differing province and region, are impeded by the
lack of access roads. Most of the roads are often impassable
particularly during the rainy season as most of them are severely
affected by erosion. The existing roads are either maintained by the
municipalities or the provincial government which only work within
their ample budget for road maintenance. The lack of a national road
linking the Province of Apayao to the municipalities of the Second
District of Cagayan impedes the local trade and tourism activities and
stifles the development potential of these aforementioned areas.

The conversion of the Jct. Lasam-Labben-Mapurao located in
the Municipality of Allacapan, Cagayan going to the Municipality of
Flora, Apayao Road, which is approximately 14 kilometers, into a
national road will help in pushing for the economic development of
both provinces.

For the benefit of constituents in these areas, approval of this
Bill is earnestly sought.

SAMANTHA Ste ALFONSO


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8641

Introduced by Honorable SAMANTHA LOUISE VARGAS ALFONSO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JUNCTION LABBEN-MAPURAO-FLORA,
APAYAO ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of Baranagay /Municipal/Provincial Road.
The Junction Labben-Mapurao-Flora, Apayao Road with a distance of
fourteen (14) kilometers is hereby converted into a national road
under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public
works and Highways (DPWH.)

SECTION 2. Implementation. The amount necessary for the
improvement 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. Effectivity. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspaper of
general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 2257

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under the principle of separation of powers, the judicial branch has no power under our
constitution to suspend a member of the legislative branch. Such an act is a diminution of
the constitutional principle of interdepartment courtesy, making it unconstitutional and
void. If Congress is to be effective in the discharge of its legislative function, its
independence should be preserved.

This is the reason why the Constitution explicitly provides that Congress has the
exclusive privilege of ensuring the orderly behavior of its members. Article 6, Section 16,
paragraph 3 states:

“Each House may... with the concurrence of two-thirds of all its members
suspend or expel a Member. A penalty of suspension, when imposed,
shall not exceed sixty (60) days.”

Since only Congress has the power of punitive suspension, it then follows that only
Congress has the power of preventive suspension.

The broad language of R.A. No. 3019 (The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) section
13 does not justify a construction that will clash with this accepted constitutional principle.
For this reason, there is a need to amend it to make sure that the principle of separation
of powers is preserved and protected.

A

LUIS RAY! “LRAY” F. -AFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL noe? oy

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

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3019, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-GRAFT
AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT, SECTION 13,
ON ITS NON-APPLICATION TO IMPEACHABLE PUBLIC OFFICERS

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 3019, Section 13 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 13. Suspension and Loss of Benefits. - Any incumbent public officer, EXCEPT:
OFFICERS WHO MAY BE REMOVED ONLY BY IMPEACHMENT, MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS; AND MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS;
against whom any criminal prosecution under a valid information under its Act or under
the provisions of the Penal Code on bribery is pending in court, shall be suspended from
office. Should the accused be convicted by final judgment, he/she shall lose all
retirement or gratuity benefits under any law, which he/she failed to receive during
his/her suspension, unless in the meantime administrative proceedings have been filed
against him/her.

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

SECTION 3. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

House Bill No8 548

Introduced by: Rep. Josephine Y. Ramirez-Sato
EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The State recognizes that the youth are critically important in nation building.
Education is given priority as part of its goal to pursue social progress and total
human development. Therefore, it is imperative for the State to ensure that students
in higher educational institutions have access to services of government agencies in-

charge of

The MIMAROPA Region is composed of five provinces across four major
islands namely: the Provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque,
Romblon and Palawan, The island provinces are always faced with distinct
challenges when it comes to accessing key government services vital to improving
our people’s quality of life. Currently, CHED-MIMAROPA’s Regional Office is
located in the National Capital Region (NCR). Accessing its services is oftentimes
tedious, time consuming, and costly.

This measure aims to provide the people of the Province of Occidental
Mindoro access to the services of CHED as we work towards growth and progress.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 9548

Introduced by: Rep. Josephine Y. Ramirez-Sato

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FIELD OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ON
HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Field Office of the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) in the Province of Occidental Mindoro, which shall
exercise jurisdiction over the said province. It shall be known as the CHED -
Occidental Mindoro Field Office. It shall be located in the Municipality of San Jose.

SEC 2. The CHED - Occidental Mindoro Field Office shall be headed by a
Provincial Director.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the CHED, in
coordination with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall
formulate the organizational structure, staffing pattern, and plantilla positions for
the CHED - Occidental Mindoro Field Office. The same shall be finalized by CHED
Chairperson and Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

SEC. 4. The Chairperson of the CHED shall immediately include in the
CHED’s program the operationalization of the CHED - Occidental Mindoro Field
Office.

SEC. 5. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SEC. 6. The CHED shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval.

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

Approved.