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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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H. No, 6287

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Expressways serve as vital links to and from Metro Manila. They provide
the fastest and most convenient way of transportation for people as well as for
goods and services. As such they spread development and progress to the
countryside. It is therefore imperative that access to such highways for motorists
should be as easy and as seamless as possible.

However, having different operators of such expressways could pose a
problem with motorists having to contend with long queues in tollbooths simply
because the payment system of two different tollways do not match or are not
compatible. Such unnecessary delays not only frustrate travelers but also add
unwarranted travel time to an otherwise fast journey.

This bill therefore proposes to ease the burden of motorists plying our
expressways by mandating toll operators to interconnect by, among others,
integrating the payment system for all tollways through a single ticketing system
or the mandatory interoperability of toll electronic cards

To iron out potential technical difficulties that may arise from such
interconnection, the Toll Regulatory Board is tasked with drafting the
implementing rules and regulations necessary for the smooth operation of the
provisions of this Act.

The speedy enactment of this measure is earnestly requested.

X

JOSELLE|
presentative

st District, Pampanga

|. GUIAO


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
. H. NO. 6287

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

AN ACT MANDATING THE INTERCONNECTION AND INTEROPERABILITY
OF ALL TOLLWAYS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. All tollway operators are hereby mandated to interconnect
with one another in order to facilitate access to and from expressways.

SECCTION 2. As used in this Act, interconnection shall mean the
integration of payment system for all tollways through a single ticketing system or
the mandatory interoperability of toll electronic cards.

SECTION 3. The Toll Regulatory Board shall formulate the corresponding
Implementing Rules and Regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act not
later than six (6) months after its effectivity.

SEC. 4. _Effectivity. — This Act shalll take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6169

Introduced by Representative Kimi S. Cojuangco

Explanatory Note

This proposed measure seeks to convert the
Nancalobasaan Riverside Elementary School in Brgy.
Nancalobasaan, City of Urdaneta, Province of Pangasinan into an
integrated school to be known as the Nancalobasaan Riverside
Integrated School.

Presently, the closest high school to the Nancalobasaan
Riverside Elementary School is the Nancalobasaan National High
School, which is around 4 kilometers away. For a lot of the
school’s graduates, the commute from their homes to the high
school is not only difficult, but incurs additional costs which
their families are not able afford. This situation is the reason
why a large number of graduates from the Nancalobasaan
Riverside Elementary School opt not to continue their education.
and those that do tend to drop out before completing their
studies.

With easier access to an integrated school, students will be
able to continue their education without an added financial
burden to the family as well as not have to deal with a daily
difficult commute. This will likewise decrease the number of
students who drop out of high school.

It is for these reasons that the approval of this measure is
earnestly sought.

Ce
HON./KIMI 8. JUANGCO


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL wo.6169

Introduced by Representative Kimi S. Cojuangco

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NANCALOBASAAN RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY NANCALOBASAAN, CITY OF URDANETA,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS NANCALOBASAAN RIVERSIDE INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Nancalobasaan Riverside Elementary School
in Barangay Nancalobasaan, City of Urdaneta, Province of Pangasinan
is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as
Nancalobasaan Riverside Integrated School.

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department’s program the operationalization of the
Nancalobasaan Riverside Integrated School, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
___ Regular Session

6525

House Bill No..

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This piece of legislation seeks to honor and acknowledge the Filipino tradition
of “bayanihan,” which Filipinos of old and of today still practice in helping one
another achieve a goal.

“Bayanihan’, which literally means “being a bayan,” relates to the spirit of
unity and cooperation that community members exhibit. This term has been
manifested in a lot of forms - from the old tradition of helping neighbors relocate
their house and household belongings to the modern-day team work in the
workplace.

“Bayanihan” has become known as distinctly Filipino and it is in this light that
this bill seeks to honor this tradition of cooperative effort and unity.

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

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REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
__— Regular Session

House Bill No., 6525

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT DECLARING EVERY 2" DAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS
“BAYANIHAN” DAY.

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Bayanihan Day Act”.

SECTION 2. Bayanihan Day. The 2™ day of May of every year shall be
known as “Bayanihan Day" to acknowledge the time-honored Filipino tradition of
“payanihan’ and to promote the spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation among
fellow Filipinos

SECTION 3. Annual Activity. Pursuant to the observance of “Bayanihan”
Day, there shall be an annual appropriate activity to be prepared, organized and
implemented by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA).

SECTION 4. Agency Assigned. The National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCAA), in coordination with local government units, shall ensure the
effective information dissemination of this Act.

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

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

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

63835

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Carigara District Hospital in the Municipality of
Carigara, Province of Leyte into a general hospital, correspondingly increasing its bed
capacity to one hundred fifty (150) beds, to be known as the Carigara General Hospital

‘At present, the Carigara District Hospital as administered by the Provincial
Government cannot effectively serve the purpose for which it is intended as the Province
of Leyte does not have sufficient funds to upgrade medical facilities and to hire licensed
doctors and nurses to man the hospital. Emergency cases have to be attended by the
nearest urban center traversing 55 or 65 kilometers to the Cities of Ormoc or Tacloban,
unfortunately, some of the patients succumb to death along the way.

It is therefore expected that developing the service capabilities of the Carigara
District Hospital by converting it to Carigara General Hospital will mean widened medical
support services and improved health care system.

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

Segé6nd District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6335

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CARIGARA DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE INTO A GENERAL HOSPITAL
TO BE KNOWN AS THE CARIGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL AND TO
INCREASE THE BED CAPACITY TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) BEDS,

AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Carigara District Hospital in the Municipality of Carigara, Province
of Leyte is hereby converted into a general hospital to be known as the Carigara General
Hospital, correspondingly increasing its bed capacity to one hundred fifty (150) beds.

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

SECTION 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines oan

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED |
Quezon City, Metro Manila Of

16% Congress
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 6218

Introduced by HON. RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

We have continuously upheld the rights of and sought to grant privileges to persons with
disabilities in recognition of their contributions to society. Through the Magna Carta for Persons
with Disability, we have adopted policies ensuring their rehabilitation, self-development and self-
reliance.

This bill seeks to further provide support to our PWDs by granting them mandatory Philhealth
coverage. Differently-abled persons require more frequent and intensive medical attention as a
result of their condition. With the limitations the latter causes them, it is but apt that the
government extends this additional assistance.

Successful nations nurture empowered people. Enabling our PWDs takes us a step closer
towards achieving that goal

In light of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

(us)

RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

‘Third Regular Session

6218

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Rodrigo A. Abellanosa

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, AS
AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS”

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

SECTION 1. A new section to be denominated as Section 33 is hereby added under Title 2,
Chapter 8 of Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, to read as follows and the numbering of
the succeeding sections are adjusted accordingly:

“SEC. 33. All indigent persons with disabilities shall be provided mandatory
PhilHealth Coverage. The local government units where the indigent persons
with disability reside shall allocate the necessary funds to ensure the
enrolment of their indigent persons with disability in accordance with the
pertinent laws and regulations”.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or
parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifleen (15) days afer 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 RECEIVED |
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House Bill No. 6223 XS. ppt

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A.F, Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Water is a basic commodity, a daily necessity significant to performing daily tasks, and is highly
vital in securing proper sanitation and good health. Everyone should be given proper access to water in
a just manner, thus, consequences due to some lapses in water system and management should not be
passed on to the paying consumers.

‘Water companies should not heavily burden the consumers who are already saddled with other
taxes by placing additional high tariffs to water bills due to Non-Revenue Water (NRW). Non-Revenue
Water is defined as “the the difference between system input volume and billed authorized
consumption” which is composed of apparent water losses and real water losses. (Frauendorfer, R. and
R. Liemberge, 2010) The amount of NRW can be easily used as an indicator of poor utility
managament which is under the control of water companies and not by the consumers. Hence, it is only
tight to protect water consumers from higher water bills and consequently exhort these companies to
improve their facilities and further enhance their system of management, delivery, monitoring and
maintenace to reduce NRW.

The objective of this bill is to guarantee that water consumers are given fair charges and secure
the affordability of the aforenamed commodity.

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

Second District, Leyte



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

16" Congress
First Regular Session
House Bit No,_ 8223

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A.F. Apostol

AN ACT REGULATING THE ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON WATER BILLS DUE TO
REVENUE WATER

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

Section 1, Declaration of Policy.- The right to basic needs shall mean the basic consumer right which
prompts the government to ensure the availability to consumers of basic and prime commodities at
affordable prices and of good quality.

Section 2. Regulation of Water Tariff- Additional Tariff added to water bills due to Non-Revenue
Water (NRW) should be properly regulated and should not be more than ten percent (10%) of the total
percentage of NRW for each month.

Section 3. Regulatory Board- National Water Resources Board (NRWB) should regulate the
additional charges of water companies on NRW to its consumers and should ensure that the
augmentation of the water bill due to NRW would not go beyond ten percent (10%) of the NRW per
month.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - Any law or parts of law inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the other provisions of
this
Act shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in operation.

Section 6, Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 6123

Introduced by Rep. Winston ‘Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill contemplates not just a timely but a long-term solution to the problem of
congestion at the Manila Port due to the fact that the volume of container traffic is more than this
port could handle.

Unless a policy is put in effect, the problem worsens. Thus, this measure mandates the
Philippine Ports Authority to shift container traffic to Subic and Batangas Ports and it should
renegotiate current contracts for further port development at Manila Port to instead be
implemented at Subic and Batangas Ports in terms of new terminals and additional berths.

This instant measure realizes that Metro Ma
this congestion is the huge cargo traffic coming ir
to the Subic and Batangas Ports which are
port and went beyond its desired containey

d. And a major contributor to
Manila. And compared
Rort has overutilized its

derutilized, the Manila

Henceforth, for a well-studied #in-win’ solution that will transforn] Subic and Batangas
Ports as new economic magnets on t#e one hand, and maintain Manila Pprt to a desirable level
of cargo or container traffic thereby easing congestion in Metro Manffa, this bill is strongly
endorse for its immediate passage.

1A

INTE” CASTELO.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

6123

HOUSE BILL NO. _~~

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY TO
SHIFT CONTAINER TRAFFIC TO BATANGAS AND SUBIC PORTS THEREBY
PUTTING A LIMIT (CAP) ON THE VOLUME OF CONTAINERS AT THE MANILA PORT
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Container Traffic Limit in Ports Act”.

SEC. 2. The national government shall hereby execute the policy to put a limit or cap on
the volume of containers being handled at the Manila Port in order to decongest traffic and shift
container traffic to Subic and Batangas Ports;

Provided that, the Philippine Ports Authority shall implement further port development by
renegotiating its current contracts for the Manila Port in favor of the development of new
terminals and additional berths in Subic and Batangas Ports.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.B.No._1659

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for a conversion of the DARAGA, PLACER - CAWAYAN provincial
road into a national road.

This provincial road is connecting two (2) localities, namely: the municipalities of
Placer and Cawayan. These municipalities are among the densely populated areas in the 3"!
congressional district, Province of Masbate. They are richly endowed with natural resources
of which development in these areas can be accelerated the sooner they are able to get a good
road networking and painstakingly monitored under the watch of the national government.
Thus, I believe that it is vital to convert the said road into a national road in order to fast track
the government's vision for a better Filipino nation.

On the other hand, the provincial government that has jurisdiction of the said road
network is presently entangled from the quagmire of economic difficulties which effortlessly
placed our province as one of the poorest areas among the depressed provinces in the country.
And worst, it is also a regular recipient of typhoons that cause large-scale infrastructure
destruction, affecting mostly the road networks,

Consequently, the province’s anemic coffer is not in a financial position to cause the
maintenance, rehabilitation and repair of freqvently destroyed access roads, causing undue
suffering to our people and even affecting economic upheaval.

On this quest, I believe that such conversion will be a big relief to our despondent
province in the struggle to extricate from the bondage of poverty.

Hence, approval on this bill is urgently sought.

SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.
sentative
Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. B. No, 1659

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE DARAGA, PLACER -
CAWAYAN PROVINCIAL ROAD, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Daraga, Placer - Cawayan Provincial Road, Province of Masbate
is hereby converted into @ national road.

SECTION 2, The amount necessary for the maintenance, improvement and repair of
said road shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect'upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1743

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education of the youth is an essential tool for the bright future. It is
therefore necessary for the state to provide it for them. Establishing a
national vocational high school in places where it is needed is only a step
in fulfilling this necessity . As their Representative, I saw the need of
establishing a national vocational high school in Kahupian, Sogod,
Southern Leyte. Once established, the educational institution herein
sought to be created will greatly contribute to the knowledgeable well
being of future residents of Kahupian.

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

earnestly sought

DAMIAN G. MERCADO

Je



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._1743

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY KAHUPIAN, SOGOD, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Vocational High School. A
National Vocational High School is hereby established in Barangay Kahupian,
Municipality of Sogod, Province of Souther Leyte under the Supervision of the
Department of Education.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The funds needed for purposes of
implementing this act shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Education as part of the yearly General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Education is hereby mandated to come up with the implementing rules and regulation

for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the provisions of this Act.


SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least (2) national newspapers of general

circulation.

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

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1313

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangays, being the administrative division and local government units, are the forefront
of government service. Given that barangays are more accessible and closer to homes and
workplaces, the government claims the extension of service hours of these local government
units and its officials, with the expectation of functioning above and beyond the normal services
to the people.

The objective of this bill is to increase the benefits of barangay officials given that they
will become more proactive during the twenty-four (24) hour work that they will be providing
for the people.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 1813

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A), SECTION 393, CHAPTER LV, TITLE 1, BOOK II OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED,
INCREAS 3 THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS.

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

SECTION 1. Paragraph (a),Section 393, Chapter IV, Title 1, Book III of Republic Act
No. 7160, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 393.Benefits of Barangay Officials. -

(a) Barangay officials, including barangaytanods and members of the
Iupongtagapamayapa, shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such other
emoluments as may be authorized by law or barangay, municipal or city ordinance
in accordance with the provisions of this Code, but in no case shall it be less than
[One thousand pesos (P1,000.00)] TWENTY PERCENT (20%) ABOVE THE
MINIMUM WAGE RATE PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the
punongbarangay and [Six hundred pesos (P600.00)] THE MINIMUM WAGE
RATE PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the sangguniangbarangay
members, barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary: Provided, however, That
the annual appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary

limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book I of this Code:
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SEC. 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or

administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official
Gazette or at least three (3) newspapers of national circulation.


Approved,

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Ses

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduction by Honorable Lucy Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.”

Schools are entrusted with the most vital role of being the chief implement in
imparting to students, among other learnings, the importance of sanitation and health
care, In the same breadth, the academic performance of students, including their
acquisition of knowledge and skills, are greatly affected by their health conditions.

With the student population rising every year, health and sanitation facilities
like toilets have grown inversely proportional and inadequate to the number of
students. For instance, toilet to pupil ratio (TPR) for public elementary schools in
Metro Manila, which is at a disturbing record of 1:114, is way above the ratio of 1:75
prescribed under Republic Act No. 6541 or the National Building Code of the
Philippines, and is in stark contrast to the international ‘TPR posted at 1:25 for girls
and 1:30 for boys

In cognizance of the government’s primordial duty as parens patriae to
prioritize the needs of our children, and make essential goods, health and other social
services available to them, and to somehow temper the widening TPR in public
elementary schools, this bill seeks to provide for the construction of at least one toilet
for every five classrooms in all public elementary schools in the Fourth District of
Leyte.

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

LUCY MARIE Ti ES-GOMEZ


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

=
rouse BiLLNo.__ 2253

Introduction by Honorable Lucy Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF O
EVERY FIVE CLASSROOMS IN ALL PUBLIC
SCHOOLS IN THE FOURTH DISTRICT OF LEYTE

TOILET FOR
(LEMENTARY

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

SECTION 1. there shall be constructed, under the super

Department of Public Works and Highways, one toilet for every five clas

in all public elementary schools in the Fourth District of Leyte.

ON 2. The amount needed for the implementation of this Act

shall be charged to the current appropriations of the Department of Public

Works and Highways. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its
operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act,

CTION 3 This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
9.3: JUL 2013 -

PN

Republic of the Philippines ‘
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \ a pe j

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 1008

Introduced by; REPRESENTATIVE SALVIO B. FORTUNO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many innocent lives have been claimed and others have been injured by reckless
drivers of our public transportation system in their desire to eam a decent living,
Practically, all these drivers are being paid on the basis of a boundary scheme wherein
they earn on the basis of percentage on income, Under this system, drivers are forced to
drive as fast as possible overtaking other public utility vehicles so they can have the
passengers waiting for a ride even outside the station, Various opinion polls reveal that
the boundary system have been the prime cause of road accidents that occur in our
highways particularly where passengers abound, specifically along Commonwealth
‘Avenue in Quezon City, which have been identified as the Killer Highway.

This bill therefore seeks to offer remedy to avoid further loss of lives by giving
fixed salary to our public transport drivers so that they will not be driving recklessly to
catch as many passengers as possible because they will receive a fixed wage anyway.

Under this legislative measure, the boundary system of paying wages to drivers
and conductors in buses, jeepneys and other types of mass transport system will be
prohibited, Certainly, the occurrence of road accidents prevalent in our public
transportation system will be minimized if not totally eliminated for the great benefit of
the traveling public.

‘The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this Rill

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1008

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE SALVIO B, FORTUNO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE BOUNDARY SYSTEM OF PAYING WAGES TO DRIVERS
AND CONDUCTORS IN BUSES, JEEPNEYS AND OTHER TYPES OF MASS
TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTI re

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

ECTION 1. The boundary system of paying wages to drivers and conductors
in buses, jeepneys and other types of mass transport system is hereby prohibited

SEC. 2. Any person or corporation found guilty of violating this Act shall suffer
the penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not more than three (3)
years or a fine of two hundred thousand (P200,000.00) or both at the discretion of the
court

If the offender is a corporation, the penalty shall be imposed upon its
Chairperson or President

SEC. 3. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall, within sixty
(60) upon approval of this Act, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to
implement this Act

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 23 JUL 2013 |

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Queson City \< Sep
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. : 1703

Introduced by HON. MA JOCELYN VALERA-BERNOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To carry out the constitutional mandate of providing access to quality education,
it is a bounden duty of the government to establish educational institutions that will
cater to the needs of our growing population. It is on this means that this mandated
task will materialize. Hence, the need for the government to provide funds to answer
this growing concern is highly called for. The government shall further assure that such
funds will reach the far-flung areas of the country where deprivation of the basic
constitutional right to quality education is rampantly experienced by the younger
generation.

‘The province of Abra existing as an instrumentality of the national government
thrived hard to carry out its mandate to provide for the basic services __ statutorily
deserved by its constituency in which education is the primary concern. With the rapid
growth in the enrolment of the Abra High School Calot Annex it is quite deemed
necessary to separate or detached said annex and stand on its own as a separate and
distinct personality and to be named as Calot National High School.

JOCELYN V. BERNOS
Representative- Lone district of Abra


Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.:_1703

Introduced by HON. MA JOCELYN VALERA-BERNOS

AN ACT SEPARATING THE ABRA HIGH SCHOOL- CALOT ANNEX IN
BARANGAY CALOT, MUNICIPALITY OF BANGUED, PROVINCE OF ABRA
FROM THE ABRA HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE CALOT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1, Separation and Conversion into National High School.

The Abra High School- Calot annex in Barangay Calot, Municipality of Bangued,
Province of Abra is hereby separated from the Abra High School and converted into an
independent national high school to be known as Calot National Highs School.

SECTION 2.Transfer of Assets and Liabilities
Alll personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Abra High School-Calot Annex
are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Calot National High School

SECTION 3. Appropriations

The Secretary of education shall immediately include in the Departments
program the operationalization of the Calot National High School, the initial funding of
which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Abra High


School-Calot Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of
the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation
‘The Secretary of education shall issue rules and regulations that maybe
necessary to carry out the purpose of this act

Section 5. Effectivity.
This act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the official
gazette.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 1750

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill provides for the construction of a circumferential road in Panaon Island
in Southern Leyte. The project connects the towns of Liloan and San Ricardo that are
poles apart. Also, the proposed raod project is a vital access road to San Ricardo port, a

jump of point in Surigao City in Mindanao.
Panaon Island is a small island in Southern Leyte. One of the major attractions of
the island is the Napantao Fish Sanctuary also known as Rio’s Wall, a favourite of divers
and marined biologists. Aside from this rich natural resource, the island is also a rich
source of copra. Realization of this project means lesser transport expenses for the

farmers as they transport their farm products.
Request approval of this bill.

TA VIQLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 1759

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CIRCUMFERENTIA!
IN PANAON ISLAND IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEY’

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

SECTION 1. A circumferential road linking the towns of Liloan and San
Ricardo in the Island of Panaon, Province of Southern Leyte shall be constructed under
the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount of Thirty Million pesos (P30,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated for the purpose to be charged to the appropriations of the Department of
Public Works and Highways under the Current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter,
such amounts as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the road shall be
included in the annual budget of the island.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 17 14

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Mabini in Surigao City, Province ot Surigao de! Norte is
the farthest barangay in the city’s Western front, separated as it is
from the city proper by hilly terrain, rice paddies and forested
expanse. High school students of this barangay converged in Mat-i
National High School-Mabini High School Annex with full enthusiasm to.
finish their secondary education. Year by year, the enrollees’ number
increases and the Mat-i National High School-Mabini High School
Annex had difficulty in serving these young boys and girls with quality
education due {o iis jirmiled funding from ihe Cily government.

To give the students in this barangay easy access to secondary
education, which is their basic right, and to include them among the
educated youth who will be the hope of our country, the conversion
of Mat-i National High School-Mabini High School Annex into a
National High School is imperative.

Approval of this Bil

GUJHERMO A. RO!


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

First Regular Session

1714

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAT-| NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-MABINI HIGH
SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY MABINI, SURIGAO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MABINI 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. Conversion of a National High School - The Mati
National High SchookMabini High School Annex in Barangay Mabini,
Surigao City, is hereby converted to national high school fo be known

as Mabini National High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Mat-i National High School-Mabini High
School Annex shall be transferred to and absorbed by the Mabini

National High School.


SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Depariment’s program the
©perationalization of the Mabini National High School, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriation of the Mati National High School-Mabini High School
Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation
of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations

Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to cary out the

purpose of this Act.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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

House Bill No. 1616

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 4983 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways under Committee
Report No. 1873, dated March 30, 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.

This bill seeks to convert the Palalan, Tablon to Balubal Road in
Cagayan de Oro City to a National Road.

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

The Palalan, Tablon to Balubal road in Cagayan de Oro City with its
improvement, the people of Cagayan will benefit for the easier access to both
points and be ensured of 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 requeste



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House BillNo.__ 1616

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PALALAN, TABLON TO BALUBAL ROAD IN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Palalan, Tablon to Balubal 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
Republic of the Phili
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session '

House sitno, 1294

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Palompon Diversion Road in the Municipality of
Palompon, Province of Leyte into a national road.

The one (1) kilometer Palompon Diversion Road is located at the eastern part of the
municipal proper of Palompon. It was constructed in the early 1980s as part of the
Palompon-Isabela Road of Northwest Leyte. Originally built under the Philippine-Japan
Highway Loan (Package IX) Project, the improvement on the said road was last implemented
way back in the 1990s, The Fourth Engineering District of the Department of Public Works
and Highways cannot rehabilitate nor make the necessary repairs and improvements due to
the fact that the Palompon Diversion Road is not under their jurisdiction, The deteriorated
road is an inconvenience to travelers, causes mechanical breakdown of motor vehicles,
hampers mobility of persons, and delays the transport of goods and services. Due to this
situation the progress of Palompon has been compromised.

The proposed conversion of the Palompon Diversion Road into a national road will
greatly stimulate and promote economic development of the various barangays traversed
by the road network. This will likewise increase commercial activity, spur business and
financial movements in the neighboring municipalities and encourage new investments,
thus promoting economic growth and progress in the area.

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

LUCY MARIE TORRES-GOMEZ


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BitL No. 129,

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PALOMPON DIVERSION ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON,
PROVINCE OF LEYTE, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Palompon Diversion Road in the Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, is
hereby converted into a national road under the direct supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriation for the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Thereafter, such amount necessary for its maintenance shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 05 JUL 2013
SEG PY

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
~ Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1135

Introduced by: Hon. Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the Pasonanca National High School, in Barangay
Pasonanca, Zamboanga City

Education is the basic foundation of a civilized society. In order for a society to
flourish, this basic necessity must be provided for by those who govern it

True enough, imbued in our Constitution is the guarantee of “a system of free
education in the elementary and high school levels.” Education should be accessible to all
and should not be held in abeyance. Education is the ultimate solution to poverty

Presently there are four (4) elementary schools in Barangay Pasonanca, namely
Pasonanca Elementary School, Upper Pasonanca Elementary School, Luyahan
Elementary School and MurukElemantary School. These four elementary schools
presently produce more than four hundred (400) graduates. And to pursue secondary
education, the students of these four elementary schools have to travel to the nearest
secondary school, Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School, which is situated in
another barangay several kilometers away.

To this end, the creation of the Pasonanca National High School shall be a
concrete act for the realization of this Constitutional guarantee, making education more
accessible to the youth of Barangay Pasonanca and the surrounding barangays.

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

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HON. CELSO L. LOBREG/


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo,__ 1135

Introduced by: Hon. Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT SEEKING THE CREATION OF THE PASONANCA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY PASONANCA, ZAMBOANGA CITY

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

SECTION 1. The Pasonanca National High School, in BaranggayPasonanca,
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a national high school.

SECTION 2. The Pasonanca National High School, shall offer general secondary
education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth with all
necessary skills and knowledge for them to better cope with the challenges of life.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. The appropriations required for the effective implementation of this
‘Act shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Education under the current
General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the
continued operation and maintenance of the school shall be incorporated in the annual
GAA.

SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon its approval

APPROVED.