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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress \
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 780

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V, COLLANTES.

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to include the Punong Barangays in the coverage of Government
Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
(PHILHEALTH),

‘The Punong Barangay is the first line of access to the delivery of government services
to our people. They play a vital role in identifying the needs of the people, finding solutions
to those needs and keeping the peace. More often than not, the Punong Barangay performs
these functions and forgets his own personal needs.

With the approval of this bill, the Punong Barangay will be able to perform his
functions without worrying about possible hospitalization expenses for him or his family or
benefits due him after serving as Punong Barangay.

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

flavse V. Oxtlon

MA. THERESA V, COLLANTES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 789

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V.

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AN ACT.
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF ALL PUNONG BARANGAYS WITHIN THE COVERAGE
OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) AND PHILIPPINE HEALTH
INSURANCE CORPORATION (PHILHEALTH)

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

SECTION |. Declaration of Policy ~ It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
promote the welfare of Punong Barangays, who make democracy function in the smallest territorial
and political subdivision of the government. As part of the promotion of theit welfare, the State shall
ensure that they are covered by existing insurance, medical and health service programs of the
government under existing laws,

SEC. 2, GSIS and PHILHEALTH Benefits - The Punong Barangay shall be considered
members of the GSIS and PHILHEALTH and shall be covered with life insurance, retirement,
disability, separation, unemployment benefit, health and medical insurances and such other benefits
that may be extended by the GSIS and PHILHEALTH.

The GSIS and PHILHEALTH shall make special provisions in order to facilitate the inclusion
of the Punong Barangay in their benefits coverage.

SEC. 3. Limitation of the Coverage. ~ Punong Barangay already enjoying insurance,
retirement, disability, separation, unemployment benefit, health and medical insurance from the
government shall not be covered by this Act.

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

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. ~ If any part of this Act shall be dectared unconstitutional for
any reason whatsoever, such declaration shall in no way affect the other parts or section of this Act.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines,

Approved.
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Cagayan de Oro International Convention Center was first conceptualized last
1998. The idea was to have it built in Taguanao, Barangay Indahag, in Cagayan de Oro City.

Construction began in 2003 with a construction cost of Php 349,000,000. Today, it
has yet to be completed and has been hit by numerous delays which resulted in an increase
in the cost.

The facility was designed to have a seating capacity of 7,700. It has a multi-purpose
hall that can accommodate 1,000 guests, a convertible indoor playing court, an exhibit area
for 1,500 viewing guests with a demountable partition for flexibility of expansion, 12 function
rooms for 1,000 guests, 4 club rooms with lockers and showers, cafeteria with approximately
100 seating capacity, and an administrative office, storage room and other support facilities.

This key infrastructure is essential to our serious commitment to make Cagayan de
Oro City remain in the top most competitive cities in the Philippines and towards becoming
‘the "tourism Convention capital” in the Mindanao region.

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

RUFUS B. Ri UEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
(0425 425

House Bill No.

AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED MILLION PESOS (PHP.
500,000,000.00) FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED IN TAGUANAO, BARANGAY INDAHAG, CAGAYAN
DE ORO CITY

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

SECTION 1. The amount of Five Hundred Million Pesos (PHP 500,000,000.00) shall be
included in the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the General
Appropriations Act to be used for the completion of the Cagayan de Oro International
Convention Center located in Taguanao, Barangay Indahag, in Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (\5) days following its publication in
at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE {| ve BE
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 946 i

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II 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 implementor in imparting
to students, among others, learning 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 toilet
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 a disturbing record
of 1:114, is away below 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. i

&

In cognizance of the government's primordial duty as parens patriae to prioritize the need
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. :

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

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LUCY A ua



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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._" " 846

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE TOILET FOR EVERY FIVE
CLASSROOM IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE FOURTH
DISTRICT OF LEYTE

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

SEC. 1. There shall be constructed under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, one toilet for every five classrooms in all public elementary schools
in the Fourth District of Leyte.

SEC. 2 ‘The amount needed for the implementation of this Act shaill be charged to
the current appropriation 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

Appropriation Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 817

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B, BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A clean, honest and efficient bureaucracy is the key to the provision of good )
government that is the central role of the State. Article II, Section 27 of the 1987 Constitution
provides: State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take
positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.”

Graft and corruption in government imposes an informal tax burden that detracts from
the efficiency of private sector enterprises and private markets. It is an insidious influence
that tears at the moral fabric of the nation and leaves debilitating effects on productive
economic undertakings.

The drive against graft and corruption in government however is burdened with a
serious incentive incompatibility. This is the fact that those who have knowledge of any acts
of malfeasance by government officials and employees are deterred from reporting such acts
because of their vulnerability to subsequent acts of reprisal.

This bill addresses the situation with a provision that will grant rewards and provide
protection to individuals who will report acts of malfeasance in government offices.

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

ROZLXNO RU! kd, [SZON
Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 827

Introduced by HON, ROZZANO RUFINO B, BLAZON

AN ACT
PROVIDING THE GRANTING OF REWARDS AND PROTECTION TO THOSE
WHO WILL, REPORT MALFEASANCE IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

:CTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - Th
in the public service and take positive and effectiv

ate shall maintain honesty and integrity
measures against graft and corruption.

Reward and Protection. - Any government employee who will report any act
of malfeasance committed by his superior or any of his co-employees shall be granted a
reward or incentive in terms of cash, bonus or promotion in rank, if qualified, and shall be
provided protection against any retaliation from erring officials or employees.

Sec. 3. Implementing Rules. - The Civil Service Commission shall issue the nec
Act which s

ary
wall include

4. Appropriations, - The amount necessary for the effective implementation of
this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Civil Service Commission under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the
continuous iniplementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

See. 5. Repealing Clause, - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or 3 amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines eS 3
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fx, “
Quezon City fs RECEIVED @
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18" CONGRESS oa 01 2any
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILLNO. _592

Introduced by Hon. ALLEN JESSE C. MANGAOANG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Cagaluan Provincial Road in the
Municipality of Pasil, Province of Kalinga into a National Road.

The Cagaluan Provincial Road is a bypass road connecting two national
roads, the Tabuk-Bontoc National Road and the Kalinga-Abra National Road. This
Road was already paved and being utilized for faster mobility of people, goods and
services to and from the City of Tabuk, Municipalities of Pasil and Balbalan and the
Province of Abra.

The conversion of said road into a national road will ensure its continuity
as a vital route to be properly maintained and improved by the National Government
under the Department of Public Works and Highways, thereby securing economic
sustainability in the Province.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 592

Introduced by Hon. ALLEN JESSE C. MANGAOANG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CAGALUAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PASIL IN THE PROVINCE OF KALINGA, 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 Cagaluan Provincial Road in the Municipality of Pasil, Province of Kalinga
is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
its program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said Road, the funding of which shall
be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act following the approval of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines [> at

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Bae

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the SAGADA — BESAO - QUIRINO, ILOCOS
SUR ROAD, presently classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The Sagada — Besao - Quirino, Ilocos Sur Road is a 34.871 — kilometer
toad stretch more or less which starts at barangay Poblacion in the Municipality
of Sagada and traverses barangays Poblacion, Suquib, Banguitan, Nacawang,
Bunga, Catengan, Padangaan, Panabungen, Laylaya and Pangweo all in the
Municipality of Besao then exits to the Municipality of Quirino, llocos Sur.

The conversion of said road into a national road will benefit Mountain
Province and Ilocos Sur, linking not only the two Provinces but also the two
regions as well. Particularly, trade and commerce between the people of the two
provinces and regions will be improved. In addition, the conversion of said road
will definitely contribute and promote the tourism industry in the two provinces as
the stretch of the road links Sagada, a known tourist destination in Mountain
Province and Tirad Pass, a historical site in Quirino, Ilocos Sur.

With the sustained maintenance of the road, the socio-economic
amelioration of the people using the same and the communities traversed by the
said road will definitely be enhanced.

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of this

MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALO!



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _732

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAGADA - BESAO - QUIRINO,
ILOCOS SUR ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Section 1. The Sagada — Besao — Quirino, Ilocos Sur Road is hereby
converted and declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways _ shall
immediately include in the Department's Program the improvement, repair and
maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to
the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued improvement and
Maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general
circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTTIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House sn wo. ° 18

Introduced by: Rep. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), created by
Republic Act 6958 of 1990, bears the name of the airport that it administers,
which is located in Lapu-Lapu City. The city was named after the native
chieftain Lapu-Lapu who is regarded as the country's first hero who repelled
the Spanish invader Ferdinand Magellan.

To honor Lapu-Lapu and be consistent with the city’s name and
location of its airport, the change of the airport name from Mactan to Lapu-
Lapu and the corresponding change in the name of the authority will serve
two purposes: give Lapu-Lapu the recognition that the outstanding Filipino
deserved, and in the same thrust, improve the choice of name.

It is prudent and beneficial to keep the name "Cebu" in the airport name
and the name of the authority that manages it. "Cebu" is better known in the
world historically, economically and culturally. For branding and marketing
and as locator of the airport as destination for tourists and other visitors,
"Cebu" serves a crucial function.

‘Thus, the need to shift in name from Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Authority (MCIAA) to Lapu-Lapu-Cebu International Airport Authority
(LCIAA) and, correspondingly, from Mactan-Cebu International Airport
(MCIA) to Lapu-Lapu-Cebu International Airport (LCIA).

This same measure was already approved on third and final reading by
the House of Representatives in the last 17% Congress but was not approved
by the Senate for lack of time before adjournment of Congress.

dh.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTTIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

i
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Rep. RAUL V. DEL MAR

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

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

SECTION 1. The Mactan — Cebu International Airport Authority created
under Republic Act No. 6958 is renamed Lapu-Lapu ~ Cebu International
Airport Authority and the Mactan — Cebu International Airport as Lapu-Lapu
~ Cebu International Airport.

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

Approved,
LS ee

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

984

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the state shall
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them. The World Health Organization (WHO) also affirms
that “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion,
political belief, economic or social condition.” However, access to health care has
become an issue of capacity to pay.

While the state remains struggling to provide free health care to its people,
legislation should be geared towards ways to bring free or affordable health care
to indigent patients.

This bill seeks to encourage medical doctors to render free medical services to
indigent patients through a provision of tax incentive. This will serve as a token
of appreciation to medical practitioners who render public service to the
underprivileged and needy patient.

iis bill is hereby requested.

MJCHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 984

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

GRANTING TAX INCENTIVE TO MEDICAL DOCTORS WHO
RENDER FREE PROFESSIONAL SERV:CES TO INDIGENT
PATIENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby declared the policy of the
state to promote access to health care to indigent patient. To this end, the state
shall encourage medical doctors to provide free medical services to indigent

patient by providing them with tax incentive.

SECTION 2. Deduction from Taxable Income - As an incentive to
medical doctors who render free professional services to indigent patient, may
claim a deduction from the computation of taxable income equivalent to ten
{10%) percent of the intended fees of the services rendered. Provided, however,
that the deductions shall not exceed ten (10%) of the medical doctor’s taxable

income.


SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Bureau of
Internal Revenue, in consultation with the Department of Health shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of
this Act.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

16

HOUSE BILL NO. _

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to provide for the construction of a Light Rail
Transport (LRT) System or Metro Rail Transport (MRT) System or Monorail
Transport System over, as well as a Subway Transport System under the three
(3) most congested road sections in the First District of the City of Cebu.

Both these proposed over and under separate grade level intervention
projects are urgently needed to alleviate the horrendous traffic suffered for
years now by the residents of the first district of the City of Cebu.

This bill was already filed in the last 17 Congress but unfortunately
was not approved for lack of time before adjournment of Congress.

In this light, 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

16

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT
(LRT) SYSTEM OR METRO RAIL TRANSPORT (MRT) SYSTEM OR
MONORAIL TRANSPORT OVER, AS WELL AS A SUBWAY TRANSPORT
SYSTEM UNDER THE THREE (3) MOST CONGESTED ROAD SECTIONS IN;
THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Transportation (DOT?) shall cause the
construction of a Light Rail Transport (LRT) System or Metro Rail Transport
(MRT) System or Monorail Transport System over, as well as a Subway
Transport System under the following three (3) most congested road sections
in the First District of the City of Cebu:

1. Route No. 1 ~ Starting at junction D. Jakosalem St. - F. Sotto Drive
— Arch. Reyes Ave. - Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. - Talamban Proper.
Approximately 8.200 Kms.

2. Route No. 2~ Starting at junction Salinas Drive ~ Pope John Paul II
‘Ave. ~ Sergio Osmefia, Jr. Blvd. Approximately 3.500 Kms.


3. Route No. 3 — Starting at junction Cardinal Rosales Ave., Ayala
Access Road ~ F. Cabahug St. ~ Hernan Cortes St. Flyover, Mandaue
City. Approximately 2.575 Kms.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of construction of
these projects shall be charged against the allocation of the Department of
Transportation (DOTr) under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter such sum as may be necessary for the completion of construction,
repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act of the year following its approval.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ “84

Introduced by HON, ROZZANO RUFINO B, BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sangguniang Barangays are the front-liners in the delivery of government services to
the people. As such, they have the primary responsibility of addressing the needs of their
constituents, often requiring them to communicate with other agencies in the national and
local government.

However, the limited budgets of Sangguniang Barangays also limit their capability to
send communications essential to the performance of their duties. To address this
predicament, this bill proposes to grant Sangguniang Barangays limited franking privileges
for communications sent to other government agencies.

In order to further enhance the autonomy of the most basic local government unit, the

passage of this bill is eamestly sought,
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Represéntative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic OF The Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CON

SRES

First Regular Session

House Bill No, 764

Introduced by HON, ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

AN ACT.
GRANTING FRANKING PRIVIL!

'O SANGGUNIANG BARANGAYS.

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

SECTION 1. Franking privilege is hereby granted to Sangguniang Barangays, For this
purpose the Sangguniang Barangays shall be exempt from the payment of postage on any
mail matter they send to goyernment agencies and officials, both local and national:
Provided, that this exemption shall only be available to assist and expedite the conduct of the
official businesses, activities and duties of the Sangguniang Barangays, and shall not be
utilized for matters which are purely personal or politically partisan

See

2. All official mail availing of this franking privilege must be sealed in an official
envelope indicating therein the name of the Sangguniang Barangay, with the Official Seut of
the Republic of the Philippines on the left-hand corner and the printed penalty clause on the
right-hand corner.

Sec, 3. The Secretary of Information and Communications ‘Technology shall issue the

ary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

Sec. 4. Private or unauthorized use of the franking privilege shall be penalized by a
fine of one thousand pesos (P1,000.00),

Sec. 5. This Act shall take effect upon approval
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 891

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national elementary school in Barangay Tumana
in the Second District of Marikina City to be known as the “Tumana National
Elementary School”.

At present, there is no existing public or private elementary school in
Barangay Tumana. Students from this Barangay continue their education in other
elementary schools in Marikina City. However, during enrollment period, these
schools prioritize students coming from their localities, leaving students from
Barangay Tumana waiting for admission to said learning institutions.

The establishment of a national elementary school in Barangay Tumana also
seeks to lower the average student-classroom ratio of one hundred is to one (100:1)
in the surrounding Barangays where they are forced to enroll and to increase the
city’s student participation rate in elementary school education. This will certainly
help improve the quality of education in Marikina City, especially in the elementary
school level.

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

Sey (ie —

Representative
Seconid District, Marikina City


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA‘
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. pean

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TUMANA,
IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA, TO BE KNOWN AS TUMANA
NATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Elementary School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
elementary school in Barangay Tumana, in the Second District, City of Marikina, to
be known as Tumana National Elementary School.

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

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

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

Approved,
ERE

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 912

Introduced by Rep. AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has become a major factor in the
growth and development of Central Luzon, particularly the province of Pampanga.

However, the use of the NLEX, particularly for short distance or inter
barangay travel has become costly and impractical for many people in the Province of

Pampanga.

It is therefore imperative for government to provide an effective alternative
that would cut travel time. reduce cost, enhance rural productivity, and link far flung
barangays to their city and town centers.

Hence, this bill proposes to construct a service road along the North Luzon
Expressway, within the Province of Pampanga, to help ease the transportation
problems experienced most notably by farmers and the commuting public who need
to go through the NLEX even for every short distance trips.

The construction of the service road will likewise contribute to the further
growth and development of the towns of San Simon, Sto. Tomas, Mexico, and the
Cities of Mabalacat, San Fernando and Angeles in Pampanga. as well as certain towns
of the adjoining provinces.

In view of the foregoing, early passage of this measure is earpestly sought.



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 912

Introduced by Rep. AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SERVICE ROAD LINKING THE EASTERN AND
WESTERN SIDES OF THE NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY (NLEX) IN THE
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SEC 1. Establishment of a Service Road. A Twenty (20) Meter Service
Road is hereby established linking the eastern and western sides of the North Luzon

Expressway in Pampanga to be hereinafter referred to as the Pampanga Service Road.

SEC. 2. Description of Site. The Pampanga Service Road shall stretch from
San Simon to Mabalacat, Pampanga and shall link the eastern and western sides of the

Luzon Expressway commencing from the San Simon Exit up to the Dau, Mabalacat

Exit.


SEC 3. Construction, Maintenance and Improvement. The Department of
Public Works and Highways shall be the agency primarily responsible for the

construction, maintenance and improvement of the Pampanga Service Road.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. The amounts necessary to carry out the provisions
of this Act shall be included in the annual appropriations of the implementing

Agency.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. All Executive Orders and Administrative

Regulations and Issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any of the

provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effective Clanse. This act shall take effect Fifteen (15) days shall

its publication in two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No. 24

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to announce to the world that the Philippines is not another country’s
garbage can. It seeks to prohibit the entry of wastes that our people and our country have no
need of.

Countless efforts either through legislation or executive action have been made in order
to protect our people and sustain our environment. Sadly, some unscrupulous individuals both
from our country and abroad, continue to undermine these efforts. The importation of wastes
that we not only have no need of but also harm the environment, continue to plague us every
now and then. These individuals have taken advantage of what seem to be loopholes in the law
or absence of policy as some have observed.

It is therefore timely to propose remedial legislation that would define government
policy on the importation of wastes. Such a policy should take into consideration environmental
protection and sustainability first, and business interests second.

Due to the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ROZ: oaks B,BIAZON

Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 34

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION OF WASTES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION ONE. Short Title. This Act shall be referred to as the “/mported Wastes
Prohibition Act”.

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect
the people from all products that harm the environment. Securing a healthier future for the
people by protecting and promoting a sustainable environment shall be the primordial concern
of the State. Towards this end, it shall come up with policies that control the importation of
wastes to protect the people and the environment.

Sec. 3. Importation of Wastes, Prohibited. ~The importation of wastes that have not
been processed to eradicate or minimize their environmental impact and have no beneficial
value to our people or our country is hereby prohibited. For the purposes of this Act, “wastes”
is defined as substances or objects which are disposed of or are intended to be disposed of or
are required to be disposed of.

Sec. 4. Penalty. — Any violation of the preceding section shall be meted a fine not less
than One million pesos (PhP1,000,000.00) and imprisonment of not less than six (6) months
and one day to six (6) years.

Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations
and other issuances that are inconsistent.with this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

Sec. 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _720

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the registry list of national parks of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is found Lake Danao in the
Province of Leyte. Lake Danao has been described as “a violin-shaped lake
hemmed by cloud-capped mountain ranges. It is a hunter’s paradise where
wild animals roam the surrounding forests. It is also said to be the home of
a giant eel.”

The access road, however, to the Lake Danao Natural Park is a city
road passing from barangays Luna, Dolores, Milagro and Tongonan
leading to the lake, all in the City of Ormoc, Leyte.

An incongruous situation therefore exists wherein a national park,
maintained by the Protected Area Management Board of the DENR, could
only be reached by an ill-maintained and poorly-repaired city road on
account of the notoriously and chronically low available budget of the city
government for said purpose. iq
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It is to remedy such a situation that this measure is being filed. It
certainly defeats the purpose of having a well-maintained national park that
could only be accessed through a dilapidated and unwholesome city road
network.

Hence, the early approval of this bill is urgently recommended.

LUC Lug, EZ

Representative
Fourth District of Leyte


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _720

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CITY ROAD PASSING FROM BARANGAYS
LUNA, DOLORES, MILAGRO AND TONGONAN LEADING TO
LAKE DANAO IN THE CITY OF ORMOC, PROVINCE OF LEYTE
INTO 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 City Road passing from Barangays Luna,
Dolores, Milagro and Tongonan leading to Lake Danao in the City of
Ormoe, Province of Leyte is hereby converted into a national road under

the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works
and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter,
such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of this road

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations
and other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this

Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

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

general circulation. |

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL No. _ 529

Introduced by Representative JANETTE LORETO-GARIN, MD, MBA-H

AN ACT
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL COURT SHERIFFS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Philippines, being a sheriff primarily entails the job of serving all writs, executes all
Processes, and carries into effect all decisions and orders issued by our judicial courts.

To this relation, we must note Shek in Manotoc v. eal of Appeals!, the Supreme Court
ruled that ar a det inded on uid ser
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As an agent of justice, our sheriffs are the frontlines that implement the order of our
Courts. Truth be told, they are facing many challenges and difficulties in the discharge of
their duties and responsibilities.

Their physical hardship and distress, especially in dealing with the strong amount of
resistance from defendants on the implementation of demolition orders, puts their welfare
and safety in a very challenging situation.

The grant of hazard pay for our sheriffs is our understanding of their plight. And for this
reason, I enjoin my colleagues to support the swift approval of this measure.

JANI tori GARIN, MD, MBA-H

*G.R.No, 130974 August 16, 2006


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL No. 8529

Introduced by Representative JANETTE LORETO-GARIN, MD, MBA-H

AN ACT
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL COURT SHERIFFS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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 "Hazard Pay to Court
Sheriffs Act of 2020”

Sec 2. Grant of Hazard Pay. - The grant of Hazard Pay in the amount of Ten
Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) shall be given to court sheriffs to effectively
discharge their prescribed roles and responsibilities.

Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Office of the Court Administrator shall include in
the Judiciary’s programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of the same to
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 4. Jmplementation.— The Supreme Court of the Philippines, in
consultation and coordination with appropriate and applicable courts, shall formulate,
identify, and, promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and regulations,
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Sec. 5. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining parts or provisions thereof not affected shall
remain in full force and effect.

Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations, other issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session }
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B.No._ 6664

Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG” T. HARESCO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Land Transportation Office (LTO), a sectoral agency of the Department of
Transportation (DOTr) by virtue of Executive Order (B.0.) No. 125 and 125A dated April 13,
1987 and E.0. No. 226 dated July 25, 1987, is tasked to register motor vehicles, issue driver's
and / or conductor's licenses and permit, enforce transportation laws, rules and regulations
and adjudicate apprehension cases.

‘The creation of an LITO District Office in the Municipality of Ibajay, Western Aklan will
address the increasing number of transactions per year in the Province. While there is a
newly set-up LTO Satellite Office in Malay, the creation of a designated LTO office that will
cater the municipalities in the second district will further decongest the transactions.

In addition, the creation of regular plantilla positions in the proposed Regular District
Office will help raise the morale and productivity of the workforce, and make it more
responsive to the needs of the Second District. There will also be procurement of adequate
and modern equipment which shall help deliver its services more efficiently, expediently,
and securely to the increasing number of registrants.

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

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TEODRORICO “NONONG” HARESCO, JR.


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B.No._ 6664

Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG” T. HARESCO, JR.

AN ACT
CREATING A REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
IBAJAY, PROVINCE OF AKLAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE.
“WESTERN AKLAN LTO CENTER”,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
‘Transportation, a Regular District Office in the Municipality of Ibajay in the Second District of
Aklan to be known as the “Western Akian Land Transportation Office (LTO) Center.”

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall issue rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 3.The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of a Regular LTO District Office in the Municipality of Ibajay, the
initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriation of the existing
Land Transportation Office in Aklan. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
continued operation of the Regular LTO District Office shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Boas

Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare November 17 of every year as a local non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Barbara in the Province of Iloilo, in
commemoration of “The Cry of Sta. Barbara”.

The Cry of Sta. Barbara transpired on November 17, 1898, through the
leadership of Gen. Martin T. Delgado. It was the first time that the Philippine flag
was raised outside of Luzon and marked the fall of Spain in the Philippines.

This proposed measure seeks to recognize the heroism of the local leaders,
especially, Gen. Martin T. Delgado, who planned and led the revolution against the
Spaniards, Patrocinio Gamboa and Lt. Honorio Solinap, who smuggled together
the Philippine flag to enter Sta. Barbara, among others.

Furthermore, by declaring November 17 as a local non-working holiday in
the Municipality of Sta. Barbara, it seeks to gain the status of the Municipality as
the “seat of freedom” in the Visayas.

Along with this comes the hopeful recognition of the importance of
historical events and its significance in the development and progress of the
Municipality.

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

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MICHAEL B. GORRICETA


Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6 083

Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta

AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS A LOCAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF STA. BARBARA, PROVINCE OF ILOILO
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CRY OF STA. BARBARA

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

Congress as assembled:

SECTION 1. The Municipality of Sta. Barbara was the location of the “Cry
of Sta. Barbara” on November 17, 1998, thus, November 17 of every year is

declared a local non-working holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Barbara.

SEC. 2. By declaring November 17 of every year as a local non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Sta. Barbara, it would recognize the heroism of the
locals involved in the attainment of freedom in the Municipality. This local holiday
would be an opportunity for the local government unit and locals of Sta. Barbara to
celebrate and pay homage on its commemoration and to recognize the municipality

as the “seat of freedom” in the Visayas.


SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,