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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
2809

House Bill No.
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 five years or even more ten years.

In consonance with social justice, and to hamess existing human resources and to
develop these contractuals, it is about time that the State grants civil service eligibility to

them.

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

Mozy,

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

~ 2809
House Bill No.

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:

Sec. 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.

Sec. 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
Status in the first and second levels and who have rendered continuous service for the last
ten (10) years shall be granted security of tenure by their respective offices: Provided,
however, That they shall not be entitled to any permanent appointment until such time that
they have obtained the appropriate eligibility requirement.

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

Sec. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations ~ The Civil Service Commission shall
promulgate rules and regulations within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act.

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

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this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 7. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect
Publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No,_2690

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G, GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Senior citizens who had availed of their pension from the Social Security System (SSS) while
between the ages 60 and 65 years and yet Productive, upon their re-employment or having been engaged
in lucrative business or activities to be fruifal SSS one rough having alternative means of income aside

en

REP. GREG G, GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City



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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 2690

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 12-B PARAGRAPH (C) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8282 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW

SECTION 1, Section 12-B paragraph (c) of the Republic Act 8282 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
“Sec. 12-B. Retirement Benefit
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(©) The monthly pension shall NOT be suspended upon the reemployment or resumption of self:
‘employment of a retired member who is 60 OLD. He shall NOT again be
subject to Section Eighteen and his employer to Section Nineteen of this Act”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause.— Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, ot incoasistent with te
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly,

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,
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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. peat

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which was filed in the 15t4, 16% and 17% Congress and re-filed in
the present Congress, seeks to convert the road stretching from JUNCTION
SONGKOY, TO BARANGAY SERING, all of the Municipality of Socorro in the
First Congressional District of the Province of Surigao del Norte, presently
classified as a provincial road, into a National Road.

The JUNCTION SONGKOY - JUNCTION ATOYAY - SERING ROAD is a
roadway, with a total road length of 12.857 kilometers, starting from Barangay
Songkoy and ending in Barangay Sering, all in the Municipality of Socorro,
province of Surigao del Norte.

The conversion of the existing road is being sought to improve the
economic and social living conditions of the communities traversed by the road.
The said road is being used heavily for the transport of agricultural products and
implements. It is also the road used by tourists in reaching tourist attractions
and destinations located within the Municipality. Thus, trade and tourism will
be greatly enhanced by the proposed conversion.

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

FRANCISCO JOgE F. MATUGAS I
Surigao del Norte, First District
(Siargao Island)

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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2231
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas II

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION
SONGKOY, TO BARANGAY SERING ALL OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF SOCORRO, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The road stretching from Junction Songkoy to Barangay
Sering all of the Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte, is
hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:

From the Surigao Reference Network (SRN) No. 55 of the road with
a distance of 1,190.50 meters, bearing N 16 - 36 W, with the following

lines, bearings and distances to wit:

LINES BEARINGS DISTANCES
1-2 N85-—34W 60.00 m.
2-3 N15-45E 4,501.52 m.
3-4 N25-41E 4,619.48 m.
4-5 S$ 86-33 E 60.00 m.
5-6 $25-41E 4,618.25 m.
6-1 $ 15-45 W 4,503.74 m.


SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of
the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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2222

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. PAZ C. RADAZA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The purpose of this bill is to give due recognition to Lapu-Lapu, the great ruler,
a patriot who fought the Spaniards, led by Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of
Mactan in April 27, 1521
As a courageous warrior, a protagonist who eventually became a national
hero befits the righteous of naming the second busiest international airport in
the country in his honor.

The passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

RADAZA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. pene

Introduced by HON. PAZ C. RADAZA

AN ACT RENAMING THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO
LAPU-LAPU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Be it enacted by the Houses of Senate and Representatives of the
Philippines in Assembly:

SECTION 1. The airport facility of Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Lapu-
Lapu City shall be renamed into Lapu-Lapu International Airport, in
honor of the great warrior, who eventually became and recognized as
national hero;

SECTION 2. Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority shall continue to
operate and manage the airport facility without reorganization and/or

office modification.

SECTIONS. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session é

HOUSE BILL No, 2195

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Youth who have been adjudicated juvenile delinquents or juvenile offenders find it difficult to
secure jobs on account of the stigma they carry. Our moral society seems to attach a certain
letter-label to them that pejoratively characterizes them. But they do not have to work under
Such critical and nit-picking circumstance. If the government undertakes to round them up
and exclusively provide them with job and vocational skills training, then they would be
empowered and have the opportunity to improve their lots and blend well with the
mainstream society.

Hence, it behooves the national government to establish a pilot program to provide job and
vocational skills training to youth who have been adjudicated juvenile delinquents or juvenile
offenders. ‘

The immediate passage of this measure is most earnestly sought



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2195

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE JOB AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS
TRAINING TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS OR
JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Job Opportunity for Juvenile
Delinquents Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall be established a pilot program to provide job and vocational
skills training to youth who have been adjudicated juvenile delinquents or juvenile offenders
in the Philippines.

SEC. 3. The establishment of such pilot program shall be determined and
undertaken by the Department of Labor and Employment in cooperation with the Department
of Social Welfare and Development.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the DOLE. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for the continued maintenance of the libraries shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act

SEC. 5. 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No_&243

Introduced by HON. ALAN R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This legislative measure seeks to create two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches in
the Eleventh Judicial Region to be stationed in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) and the City

of Panabo, Province of Davao del Norte.

The Second District of Davao del Norte has two (2) cities and three (3) municipalities within
its jurisdiction. Hence, there is a great demand for the immediate resolution of cases filed in the
existing RTC branches in Tagum City and Panabo City. The lack of available court salas creates a

serious backlog of cases highly contributing to the delay in the administration of justice in the region.

This proposed legislation will ensure the speedy disposition of cases, and justice will be

properly served in a manner advantageous to the growing populace within the area.

In view of the foregoing and in the interest of expeditious, fair, and impartial delivery of

justice, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

HON. ATAN R. DVJALI
Representative
2nd District, Davao del Norte


Representative
2nd District, Davao del Norte

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2243

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ALAN R. DUJALI

AN ACT CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS)
AND CITY OF PANABO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, RESPECTIVELY, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14(E) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980’, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the Eleventh Judicial
Region to be stationed in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) and the City of Panabo, Province of
Davao del Norte, respectively, are hereby created.

‘The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number of the newly created Regional Trial Court
branches in the Eleventh Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program the operationalization of the
additional Regional Trial Court branches to be stationed in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) and
the City of Panabo, Province of Davao del Norte, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.


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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2307

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There ought to be a venue or vehicle where scientific and technological advances can be
learned as well as availed of.

Such is consistent with Section 10 of Article XIV of the Constitution which in effect puts a
high premium on research and development, science and technology education and the like

Every Filipino equipped with the basic knowledge in advanced technologies or of modern
Sciences becomes at par with the rest of the world. It is so because science and technology
have become prime movers in developing economies across the globe.

It is in this light that the measure seeks to establish a Science and Technology Center in
Quezon City as a window of opportunity for constituents to acquire knowledge, training, and
expertise in the field of science and technology as a way to promote scientific, social and
economic development.

The immediate passage of this piece of legislation is earnes:

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2307

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER IN QUEZON CITY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

5e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Commission on
Information and Communications Technology, a science and technology center in Quezon
City to be known as the Quezon City and Technology Training Center.

SEC. 2. The Commission on Information and Communications Technology shail
issue the necessary rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement this Act

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for
the continued operation and maintenance of the Quezon City Science and Technology
Training Center shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No._ 2939

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
‘community life.

se, reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
fhe aasatve use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter's savinge in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which sre partly or commonly under the domain
tk deena and NG shall al be integrally and wholly be under asst hasan oe
their developmental impacts.

As such, passage ofthis Bill is eamestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 2939

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

AN ACT
CONVERTING HERNAEZ STREET FROM ARANETA STREET TO BACOLOD - SAN
CARLOS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. HERNAEZ STREET FROM ARANETA STREET TO BACOLOD- SAN
CARLOS ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of
the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2151
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Kahayagan,
Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Kahayagan National High
School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of 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 appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Kapatagan, the nearest high school
is approximately three kilometers away from Barangay Kahayagan. The establishment of a
national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective school facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2151

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY KAHAYAGAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE KAHAYAGAN 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 Kahayagan, Municipality of Kapatagan,
Province of Lanao del Norte to be known as Kahayagan National High School.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2413

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure is in recognition of the role of Barangay Tanod brigades in
promoting peace and order and as indispensable partners of the local government units that
they serve.

These duly-appointed members of Barangay Tanod brigades expose themselves to dangers
to their lives and limbs in the faithful discharge of their duties and functions. Fact is, they
can be assaulted, injured, or even killed by criminal elements as they go about the conduct
of regular rounds, nightly patrols, and inspections in response to calls for help.

As an incentive to these selfless acts and their positive role in the community by members of
the Barangay Tanod brigades, this bill envisions the grant of hazard pay to our local
peacekeepers.

Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is highly recommended.

ASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2413

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY TANOD BRIGADES
DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Tanod Brigade’s Incentives

SEC. 2. All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Tanod brigades shall be
granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of One Thousand Pesos
(P1,000.00) per month.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any
benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other issuances
especially favorable to to Barangay Tanod brigade members.

SEC. 5. The DILG shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act within six (6) months from the approval hereof.

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2026

Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS

AN ACT REAMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON CERTAIN HEINOUS:
CRIMES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9346,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Crimes disturb the order of society. The alarming rise of heinous crimes in our
country calls for the re-imposition of the capital punishment. The death penalty is said
to be the strongest deterrent society has against such crimes. It aims to restore order
and.adequately punishes criminals. The death penalty also serves as retribution for
victims and their families.

Since the government has the highest interest in preventing heinous crime, it
should use the strongest punishment available to deter unlawful acts - the death
penalty. If criminals charged guilty of committing heinous crimes are sentenced to
death and executed, potential criminals will think twice before committing crimes for
fear of losing their own life.

In view of the foregoing consideration, the Sassage off this bill is eamestly
sought.

ACE S. BARBERS
ict, Surigao del Norte

2” Dist


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2926

Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS

AN ACT RE-INIPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON CERTAIN HEINOUS
CRIMES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9346,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 9346, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting
The Imposition of Death Penalty In The Philippines”, is hereby repealed.

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

Approved.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

On average, 3,000 Filipinos depart on airplanes every hour and they, in all
probability, run the risk of becoming victims of flight off-loadings and tedious
identify clearing just because they are the namesakes of persons who are
subject of hold-departure orders. Such is the case of Roberto T. Borromeo as
narrated by Jarius Bondoc in his Gotcha column in the Philippine Star on April
17, 2015. Unfortunately, Borromeo and his namesake offender had the same
middle initial and, on account of the agency's lack of efficient system of
clearing identity, he was offloaded from his flight. Eventually, Borromeo
proved he was not the offender after a whole day. In the process, he incurred
incidental expenses in going to and from the main Immigration office and the
Sandiganbayan. He was even charged P500 for the Clearance issued by the
Bureau of Immigration.

To stave off the occurrence of similar incidents, it behooves the government
to adopt a state-of-the-art method of documenting persons with hold-
departure orders as well as clearing identities.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2568
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION TO IMPLEMENT A STATE-OF-THE-
ART METHOD OF DOCUMENTING PERSONS WITH HOLD-DEPARTURE ORDERS
AND IDENTITY CLEARANCE SO AS TO AVOID GREAT INCONVENIENCE ON THE
PART OF THE NAMESAKES OF SUCH PERSONS WHO ARE THE SUBJECT OF
SUCH HOLD-DEPARTURE ORDERS

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

‘SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Persons with Hold-Departure Orders
Efficient Documentation Act.”

SEC. 2. The Bureau of Immigration (BO!) shall henceforth adopt a state-of-the-
art method of documenting persons with hold-departure orders as well as identity
clearance so as to avoid great inconvenience on the part of the namesakes of such
persons who are the subject of such hold-departure orders.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2232

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill which was filed in the 15", 16" and 17" Congress and re-filed in
the present Congress, seeks to convert the road stretching from JUNCTION
NUEVA ESTRELLA TO BARANGAY SALUG ROAD all of the Municipality of
Socorro, in the First District of the Province of Surigao del Norte, presently
classified as a Provincial Road, into a National Road.

The JUNCTION NUEVA ESTRELLA - HONRADO - ATOYAY - SALUG
ROAD is a very vital link to the economic and social activities of the island. It
provides tourists access to the tourist destinations of the area. Hence, in order to
boost the tourism and economic development of the area, conversion of this road
to a national road is required.

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

FRANCISCO JO: . MATUGAS IT
Surigao del Norte First District
(Siargao Island)


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Republic of the Phil

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Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

2232

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas II

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION NUEVA
ESTRELLA, BARANGAY NUEVA ESTRELLA TO BARANGAY SALUG
ALL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO
DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS,

THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The road stretching from Junction Nueva Estrella, Barangay

Nueva Estrella to Barangay Salug all of the Municipality of Socorro, Province of

Surigao del Norte as described in the technical description under the succeeding

section of this Act is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:

From the Surigao Reference Network (SRN) No. 55 of the road with a
distance of 3,330.00 meters, bearing N 16-36 W, with the following lines,

bearings and distances to wit:

LINES
1-2
2-3

3-
4-
5-
6-
7-
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BEARINGS
N88-41W
N22-17E
N10-22E
N45-33E
$51-33E
S 45-33 W
S10-22W
S$22-17W

DISTANCES
64.25 m.
2,946.50 m.
2,150.00 m.
4,584.50 m.
60.46 m.
4,572.95 m.
2,137.24 m.
2,929.77 m.


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SEc. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said
road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

“Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No, 2822

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Agora Road, Lapasan to the CDO Port Road in
Cagayan de Oro City to a national road

The road is presently in poor condition and in need of immediate repair and
rehabilitation. City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance and/or
upgrading. Hence, the need to use other sources.

With the proposed improvements to the Agora Road, Lapasan to the CDO Oro Port
Road in Cagayan de Oro, easier access to both points would be ensured and the potentials
for commercial and industrial development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road it would receive much needed funding and
assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.



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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

‘Introduced by Rep
House Bill No.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE AGORA ROAD, LAPASAN TO THE CDO PORT ROAD IN CAGAYAN
DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Agora Road, Lapasan to the CDO Port Road in Cagayan de Oro City
is hereby converted into a National road.

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

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5427 during the Fourteenth
Congress where it was approved by the House of Representatives and transmitted to the
Senate. It was again re-filed during the 15" Congress as House Bill No. 577 where it was
again approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways, approved on 2™' reading,
approved on 3" reading and was transmitted to the Senate where it was not acted upon. It
was again re-filed during the 16" Congress.

This bill seeks to convert Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City to J.R. Borja -Camaman-an —
Indahag - Bukidnon Road from a city and provincial road to a national road and an altemate
highway from Cagayan de Oro City to Bukidnon and vice versa

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and rehabilitation
City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance and/or upgrading. Hence, the
need to tap other sources,

The Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City to J.R. Borja -Camaman-an — Indahag - Bukidnon
Road connects the urbanized city of Cagayan de Oro to the last municipality of the
neighboring Province of Bukidnon. With its improvement, easier access to both points would
be ensured and the potentials for commercial and industrial development would be realized

With its conversion into a national road and an alternate highway from Cagayan de
Oro City to Bukidnon the road would receive much needed funding and assistance it
deserves

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 7
House Bill No. 2814

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GUSA ROAD IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO J.R. BORJA —
CAMAMAN-AN — INDAHAG - BUKIDNON ROAD AS A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Gusa Road in Cagayan de Oro City to J.R. Borja — Camaman-an
~ Indahag — Bukidnon Road is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2394

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to put an end to the practice of key personnel in the
private sector from exerting undue influence in the industry on account of the
authority they once wielded when they were holding key positions in the government.

Borrowing the words of a fellow lawmaker, “cabinet members are just personnel
borrowed from the private sector. They return to their former private posts after their
stint in the government.”

This practice is breeding ground for the promotion of conflicts of interests especially
when the official is in the same industrial milieu.

Hence, there is a need for a ‘cooling down period’ within which to allow the official to
lie low and be kept out of sight to keep his influence at bay.

The immediate passage of this bill is therefore

8 CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2904

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
IMPOSING A THREE-YEAR BAN ON FORMER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM
ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT OR BUSINESS RELATED TO THEIR PREVIOUS
AGENCY, POSITION OR FUNCTION IN GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST AND USE OF UNDUE INFLUENCE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Government Officials Temporary
Ban in the Private Sector Act.’

SEC. 2. Government officials shall, for three (3) years after the cessation of
their stint in government, be banned from engaging in employment or business
and/or from undertaking activities or contracts within the same industry, line or sector
as their previous position, agency or function in the government.

SEC. 3. Any person found in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be
fined the amount of P500,000.00.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect after its publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2366

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT RENAMING THE NATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC
HOSPITAL (NOH) SCHOOL FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN TO
PHILIPPINE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER (POC) SCHOOL FOR
DIFFERENTLY ABLED LEARNERS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The renaming of the National Orthopedic Hospital (NOH) School for
Crippled Children is meant to inculcate to everyone the idea of inclusivity to
create an environment that fosters equality and sensitivity. Other than
crippled students, NOH-School for Crippled Children presently caters to a
myriad of other individuals with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy,
Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Autism, Epilepsy, Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Development Delay (GDD) and
many other, taking up at least eighty (80) percent of the school’s total
population.

It is important to take the initiative of changing its name to one that
approximates the complex nature of its clientele and its response to all
disabilities with the use of politically correct terminologies. Thus, after many
years of carrying its current name, NOH-School for Crippled Children’s
stakeholders have agreed to use a more appropriate name that best describes
its current character.

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

INYX” D. CRISOLOGO
Representative
ict, Quezon City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2366

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT RENAMING THE NATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC
HOSPITAL (NOH) SCHOOL FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN TO
PHILIPPINE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER (POC) SCHOOL FOR
DIFFERENTLY ABLED LEARNERS

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

Section 1. _ The name of the National Orthopedic Hospital (NOH)
School for Crippled Children is hereby changed to Philippine Orthopedic
Center (POC) School for Differently Abled Learners.

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 2816 _
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5431 during the Fourteenth
Congress. It was approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways as substitute
House Bill No. 6153 under Committee Report No. 1899, dated March 31, 2009. It was
approved on 2" reading on May 6, 2009 and 3" reading on May 20, 2009. It was transmitted
to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not acted upon. It was re-filed during the 15"
16", and 17" Congresses.

This bill seeks to convert A. Velez St. to Macasandig-Indahag-Taguanao Cagayan de
Oro City Road from a city road to a national road,

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and rehabilitation.
City funds are not available for its maintenance and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to tap
other sources.

With the improvement of the A. Velez St to Macasandig-Indahag-Taguanao
Cagayan de Oro City Road, its potentials for commercial and industrial development would
be realized. Further, with its conversion into a national road, it would receive the much
needed funding and assistance it deserves

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested,

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

2816

House Bill No,

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. TO MACASANDIG — INDAHAG — TAGUANAO ROAD,
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The A. Velez St. to Macasandig ~ Indahag ~ Taguanao Road, Cagayan
de Oro City is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. po)

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is the lead government agency tasked to
manage natural disasters occurring in Metropolitan Manila. When natural calamities take
place, MMDA should have the free hand, unhampered authority to exercise its mandate. In
this lifetime, God forbid, scientific studies predict that the West Valley Fault affecting the
entire Metro Manila, is ripe for a major movement causing a great earthquake. As a
foresight, we anticipate the aftermath and the whole of the metropolis would do well to do all
the necessary preparations. One aspect of preparedness lies in the pragmatic and actual
chores of saving lives after a big tremor. And to enable MMDA and the House Committee
on Metro Manila Development within its oversight power to discharge their duties of saving
the lives of many, all MMDA and MMD Committee operatives have to be authorized to
commandeer any or all private vehicles and heavy equipment machines in order to
effectively carry out rescue and search operations real time.

Hence, only in the event of such emergency should MMDA operatives be given this carte
blanche for purposes of saving lives.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLt no, 2259

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING ALL METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA) AND
METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OPERATIVES TO COMMANDEER ANY
OR ALL PRIVATE VEHICLES AND/OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MACHINES FOR
PURPOSES OF SAVING LIVES DURING EMERGENCY CASES, SUCH AS THE
OCCURRENCE OF NATURAL DISASTERS INCLUDING EARTHQUAKES, TYPHOONS,
ETc.

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "MMDA and MMD Committee
Emergency Carte Blanche During Emergency Cases Act.”

SEC. 2. All MMDA and MMD Committee operatives are hereby authorized to
commandeer any or all private vehicles and/or heavy equipment machines for purposes of
saving lives during emergency cases, such as earthquakes and typhoons.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2061

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Wes Gatchalian

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF LAWANG BATO
TO PUNTURIN-BIGNAY ROAD IN THE CITY OF
VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL
ROADAND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the city road of the Lawang Bato to
Punturin-Bignay in the City of Valenzuela, Metro Manila into a
national road.

It has come to the point that this representation had taken this
initiative to sponsor this bill considering that the existing roadway of
Lawang Bato to Punturin-Bignay is currently being heavily traversed
by motorists from local residents and those from nearby
municipalities and it is humbly submitted that such continuous use
has rendered it difficult for the city government to perform regular

maintenance.

In our collective desire to provide for the safety and convenience
of our constituents who ply this route, it is further submitted that as
to the maintenance of this road, the national government is better
equipped to handle.


It is in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2061
HOUSE BILL NO,

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Introduced by Honorable Wes Gatchalian
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AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF LAWANG BATO TO.
PUNTURIN-BIGNAY ROAD IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA,
METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL ROADAND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Lawang Bato to Punturin Bignay Road in
the City of Valenzuela, Metro Manila is hereby converted into a
National Road.

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

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

circulation.

Approved,