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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

Hous? Bit|No__ 874

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It has been a vicious budgetary practice of past administrations to generate
savings by withhclding a significant percentage of the appropriations for funded
projects than their full utilization for their intended purposes.

However, this practice has some negative impact on the implementing
agency's ability to complete the full implementation of funded and programmed
projects because a significant part of the allocated budget is being withheld to
generate savings for the government.

Until we see a situation where budgets for specific projects are fully

implemented the way of releasing the full amounts of such funds, then it will bring
out a situation where some projects remain unfinished for fund shortage caused by

the non-release of the full amounts as allocated.

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For this reason, this bill takes higher priority.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District Province of Iloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Houge Bill No___ 871

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
REQUIRING THAT THE APPROPRIATION FOR FUNDED PROJECTS BE
FULLY UTILIZED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES TO DO AWAY WITH
THE PRACTIVE OF WITHOLDING A PERCENTAGE OR PART THEREOF FOR.
GOVERNMENT BUDGETARY RESERVES

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

SECTION 1. It is the declared policy of the State to “give priority to
education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports t foster patriotism and
Nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and
development’. :

SEC 2. The Constitution in Section 2 of Article XII further states that “the
goals of the national economy are a more equitable distribution of opportunities,
income and wealth; a sustained increase in the amount of goods and services
produced by the nation for the benefit of the people; and an expanding productivity
as the key to raising the quality of life for all, especially the underprivileged”

SEC. 3. The purpose of this Act is to require that the appropriation for
funded projects be fully utilized for their intended purposes to do away with the
practice of withholding a percentage or part thereof for government budgetary
reserves,

SEC.. 4, The Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management shall
prescribe the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provision
of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
23 6397
House Bill No. oe

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

Explanatory Note
This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the

Government Procurement Act, by withdrawing from its application and coverage
all references to the local government units.

Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting services by
the local government units shall be governed by Title Six, Book Two of Republic
Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code.

Procurement system in the local government units should be governed by
the Local Government Code, which has provided the detailed process of supply
management at the local levels.

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

RUFUS B. IGUEZ

Ma.

MAXIMO’B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill'No. __ 697

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

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT, WITHDRAWING FROM ITS
APPLICATION ALL REFERENCES TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

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

SECTION 1. All references to the local government units under the
provisions of Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the Government
Procurement Reform Act, are hereby withdrawn from its application and
coverage.

SECTION 2. Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting
services by the local government units shall be governed by Title Six, Book Two
of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”

SECTION 3. Repeal. Ali laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act,
are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. In case any provision of this Act is

declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shali take effect thirty (30) days after its
‘publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

(House Bit No. 8.15

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bil seeks to allow any entity, private or public, to construct, establish and operate a
port without prior approval of the Philippine Ports Authority, provided that the operation of the port

is directly connected to and is an integral part of the principal business of said entity and is for its
exclusive use.

The growth of the country’s business and economy depends on industries engaged in the
manufacturing and distribution of goods and services. Many of these business entities require a
reliable sea transport system which includes, as a critical component, the use of ports

There are many such industries and entities which are willing to construct and operate
their own ports in order to ensure the continued availabilty of port services, a factor which cannot
be effectively controlled if public ports are used. To these indusiries and eniities, the use and full
control of such ports is vita to the viability of their operation. /

Urgent approval ofthis Bill is recommended

ROILO GOLEZ



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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bil No,_ 315

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

AN ACT
ENCOURAGING THE CONSTRUCTION, ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF PRIVATE.
PORTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The Philippine Ports Authority shall encourage, authorize and
automatically issue a permit to any entity, private or public, to construct, establish and operate a
port in any suitable area in the country: Provided, That the operation and maintenance thereof shall
be directly connected to and is integral part of the principal business of said entity and is for its
exclusive use, and Provided Further, That said entity shall have secured the necessary land use
and environmental clearances from concemed government agencies:

SECTION 2. The Philippine Ports Authority is hereby authorized to issue the
corresponding implementing regulations to effect this Act.

SECTION 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION4. 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
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No__ 870

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of the
people and instill health consciousness among them, adopt an integrated and
comprehensive approach to health development, establish and maintain an
effective food and drug regulatory system, and undertake appropriate health
manpower development and research responsive to the country's health needs
and problems.

Prostate cancer has become one of the leading causes of mortality among
men in our country especially of the elderly. At present, many are still
uneducated about this disease. This measure seeks to promote public
awareness and education as well as the preventive measures pertaining to
prostate cancer. The bill emphasizes the importance of educating Filipino men on
early detection and appropriate medical procedures for treatment of prostate
cancer through proper public education.

In view of addressing the increasing cases of Filipino men infected with
these life — threatening disease, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly
sought.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of lloilo

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 870

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ON
PROSTATE CANCER

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act may be cited as the “Prostate Cancer
Public Awareness Act”.

SEC. 2. Definition. — For purposes of this Act, the term “Director” means
the Director of the Non-Communicable Disease Control Service of the
Department of Health.

SEC. 3. Establishment of Program for Public Education on Prostate
Cancer. — The Director shall carry out a program on prostate cancer. Through the
program, he shall conduct or support activities —

(a) To educate males who are forty (40) years of age or older on the need
to periodically undergo physical examinations for such cancer, including
education on the frequency and type of such examinations that are appropriate
for various age groups of such men; and

(b) To educate males on the availability and appropriateness of
procedures for detecting the cancer in its early stages, including the procedure
known as prostate ultrasound.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise
affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No__872

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that “the State
shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”
Hence, the State is mandated to support and strengthen the provision of quality
and accessible public education for the Filipinos especially for the indigent sector
of the population who cannot afford to pursue tertiary education

This bill seeks to appropriate the sum of Two Billion Pesos
(P2,000,000,000.00) to the State Scholarship Program under the supervision of
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for scholarship grants to poor but
deserving students in the tertiary level.

At present, the education system in the country offers free public
education in the elementary and secondary levels only. The absence of free
education in the tertiary level hinders poor but deserving students to pursue
higher studies due to financial constraints. Through this measure, the sum of
Two Billion Pesos (P2,000,000,000.00) is appropriated to defray expenses for
scholarship programs which poor but deserving students can avail of.

In view of the foregoing situation, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO.
2™ District, Province of Iloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo__ 872

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWO BILLION PESOS
(P2,000,000,000.00) TO THE STATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UNDER THE
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) FOR SCHOLARSHIP
GRANTS TO POOR BUT DESERVING STUDENTS IN THE TERTIARY LEVEL

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

Section 1. The sum of Two Billion Pesos (P2,000,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise
appropriated as additional fund for the State Scholarship Program under the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

SEC.2. The beneficiaries of the scholarship fund shall be the poor
but deserving students in the tertiary level.

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 REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

© Fuse Bit No 283

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The government must encourage greater public participation in owning shares in the disposition of
government corporations under the crivatization program.

There are three (3) vital privatization objectives: revenue generation for the National Government,
increase in economicitechnical efficiency and to broaden public ownership of enterprises including the
development of capital markets.

A careful perusal of the disposition schemes availed of would support the proposition that only
those financially capable are able to make the necessary bids. Sales to investors have resulted in undue
concentration of economic power in the hands of few groups or individuals. Certain economic elites end up
concerning the disposition of assets for the scheme in itself is builtin their favor. The reality of the matter is
that no Juan de la Cruz can afford to bid a million or more.

This attendant bill merely rectifies this most favored arrangement by giving priority to securitized
selling or public offer. We therefore give the proper signal in favor of wider ownership base of enterprises
and uphold the long-standing principle prohibiting combinations in restraint cf trade or untair competition.

In fine, we set a play level field for Juan de la Cruz and hope for a day when Juan de la Cruz can
command a better service and service is accorded him for he has a stake in the corporation, this in its
sense is democratization of wealth and de-concentration of economic power thereby extensively enlarging
the economic base of the cour fo

Aporoval of this billis eamestly urged.

‘U ROILO GOLEZ



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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF SHARES IN THE DISPOSITION OF GOVERNMENT
CORPORATIONS UNDER THE PRIVATIZATION PROGRAM

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

SECTION 1. | Whenever government-owned and controlled corporations or any of their assets
are privatized, it shall be through a public offering of not less than sixty (60) percent of its shares of stock:
Provided, That no single person shall own, directly or indirectly, more than five (5) percent of the shares of
stock of the corporation.

SEC, 2. Within sixty (60) days upon approval of this Act, the Asset Privatization Trust, in
coordination with the Committee on Privatization, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations in
conformance to this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and all other issuances, or parts
thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Phifippines

House fit Se

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora-Apsay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes the manilatory creation of the position of the municipal General
Services Officer

While Book Three. Article [wventy, Section 490 of the Local Government Code
provides for the qualifi s. powers and duties of the General Services Officer and
while Book Three, Article Two. differentiates and details the qualifications, powers and
duties of the Treasurer, the former position only applies to the levels of the provincial and
city governments, On the municipal level. the creation of the position of general services
officer was not made mandatory hy Republic Act No. 7160. This has spawned several
problems with respect to the appointment and the carrying out of the duties and
responsibilities of the said off in the municipal level. To this end, this proposal
addresses the problem by reason of the foll

tee the uniformity of general services
1 units in the provincial, city and

1. The creation of the position
management of 1h
municipal levels: :

2. The fast delivery of services requiring general services expertise and technical
support services will he ensured: :

3. It will provide an improved system of procurement, care, utilization, custody
and disposal of supplies or properties of the local government unit;

4. It will eradicate or minimize corrupt practices due to the check and balance
between the office and that of the office of the treasurer;

5. It will ensure internal control policy by delineating the role of the treasurer as
the “paymaster” and the general services officer as the “purchaser”; and

6. It will avoid the dupticati nctions between the two offices.

Hence, the immediate and favorable passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

MARIA CARMEN ZAMORA-APSAY


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSP OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Hill No: * 305 a

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora-Apsay

AN ACT MANDATORILY CREATING T SETION OF THE MUNICIPAL
GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER, AMEND! ‘OR THE PURPOSE BOOK ITI,
TITLE TWO, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 443 (a) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160,

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
enacted by the Senate ul the House of Representatives of the Philippines in

ress assembled:

SECTION 1. Book Il litle [wo, Chapter 2. Section 443 (a) of Republic Act No,
7160 is hereby amended to read as follow

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1. (a) There shall be in each
or, sangguniang bayan members,

Sec. 443. Offi
municipality a municipal mayor. « munivipal
secretary to the sangguniang bayan, a wm surer, a municipal assessor, a
municipal accountant, a municipal budget of municipal planning and development
coordinator, a municipal engineer/building official, a municipal health officer, a
municipal civil registrar AND A MUNICIPAL G AL SERVICES OFFICER.

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and Local Government shall issue the
tation of this Act,

SEC. 2. The De
necessary rules and regula

artment of the Inter
ons for the imphern

decrees, orders, rules and regulations contrary to this Act are
‘d accordingly

SEC. 3. All lav
hereby repealed or moi

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

‘Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__9. 18

Introduced by Honorable Czarina D. Umali

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill aims to provide at least one dentist for every municipality in every
province in the country.

Out of 1,547 municipalities, only 420 municipal/hospital district hospitals serving
‘one or more municipalities or cities have dentists. Thirty-three percent (33%) is deprived
of dental health services. Therefore, some areas of our societies have partially enjoyed
this right, others never at all.

There is a shortage and mal-distribution of dentists in the country. Majority of
them are concentrated in big cities practicing their profession privately or employed in
other institutions.

Health is a basic human right. The right to health of every Filipino citizen is
guaranteed in the 1987 Constitution, it states, that: “The State shall protect and promote
the right to health of the people and still health consciousness among them.”

This mandate is based on the premise that a healthy population is a productive
population which is a necessary ingredient of a nation’s economic development. Thus,
the development of an effective, responsive and efficient health care is an integral part of
national development.

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

quan db - wnat,
son Bae, D. UMALI

Representative
3™ Dist., Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, __ 918

Introduced by Honorable Czarina D. Umali

AN ACT
MANDATING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE AT LEAST
ONE (1) DENTIST IN EVERY MUNICIPALITY OF EVERY PROVINCE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby provided one (1) dentist in every municipality of
every province under the control of the Department of Health.

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

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the purpose of this Act shall be funded
out of the appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter, such amount as may
be necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the Annual
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 99

—

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution, Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) and other
laws provide for the general qualifications and limitations of the members of the Cabinet. The
purpose of such requirements is to ensure that the appointees possess the necessary skills,
expertise and integrity essential to the position.

Section 45 of Chapter 10, Sub-Title II, Title VIII, Book IV of the Administrative
Code of 1987 provides for the general qualifications required of all department secretaries, in
addition to those prescribed in their respective charters. However, in the case of the Secretary
of the Department of National Defense, there is a compelling need to emphasize further the
supremacy of civilian authority over the military.

By prohibiting a former military officer from being appointed as Secretary of National
Defense (SND) within three (3) years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the position of SND will be shielded from
controversies arising from appointments, assignments, and other activities within the AFP.
By having no prior personal and professional relationships with the officers, the SND would
be more objective and impartial in policy formulation and determination. On the part of

former military officers, the prohibition shall also afford them sufficient time to adapt to
civilian life.

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

Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

03

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

AN ACT
AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 BY PROHIBITING A
PERSON FROM BEING APPOINTED AS THE SECRETARY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE WITHIN THE NEXT THREE (3)
YEARS AFTER RELIEF, SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY
AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES (AFP)

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

SE

ION ONE. Section 45 of Chapter 10, Sub-Title II, Title VIII, Book IV of
Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, is hereby

amended by inserting a paragraph after the first paragraph thereof, to read as follows.

“Section 45. Qualifications of Secretaries. — ‘The Secretaries shall be citizens of the
Philippines and not less than twenty-five years of age.

IN THE CASE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, NO PERSON
MAY BE APPOINTED AS SECRETARY THEREOF WITHIN THE NEXT THREE (3)
YEARS AFTER RELIEF, SEPARATION OR RETIREMENT FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS
A COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
(AEP).”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars and

memoranda inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SEC. 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
~G no.__781

Introduced by Rep. Aurelio D. Gonzales, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant to the residents of the region where a geothermal
‘energy plant is located, a thirty percent (30%) discount on the rate of their electric
consumption.

The Philippines is the second biggest geothermal energy producer in the
world. Since the issuance on June 11, 1970 of Presidential Decree No. 1442,
entitled “An Act to promote the exploration and development of geothermal
resources” which offered incentives for the development of geothermal
resources, many geothermal plants have been constructed throughout the
country. However. these plants have contributed to the pollution of the areas
where they are located. The emissions from the geothermal plants pose risk to
health. properties and crops of the residents in the area.

A geothermal plant directly affects the health of the inhabitants of the
place where it is located. It likewise poses grave danger to the environment and
ecology of the area, and the government does not have a comprehensive
program that will protect the environment and the inhabitants of the place where
a geothermal plant is located

To compensate the threat posed by these plants, this bill proposes that
the residents of the region be given discounted rate for the use of electricity from
the geothermal plant located in their region. This is the least that government
can do for the people of the region who sacrifice so much in the name of
progress. Considering that the entire nation benefits from these plants, it is but
fair that the people who are prejudiced thereby-should be granted incentives

Passage of this bill is earnestly recommended



FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLICY
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session }

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

“Ano. 781

Introduced by Rep. Aurelio * Dong” D. Gonzales, Jr.

AN ACT
GRANTING TO RESIDENTS OF THE REGION WHERE A GEOTHERMAL
ENERGY PLANT IS LOCATED A THIRTY PERCENT (30%) DISCOUNT ON
THEIR POWER RATE CONSUMPTION

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

SECTION 1. Residents of the region where a geothermal energy plant is
located shall be entitled to thirty percent (30%) discount on their power rate
consumption.

SEC. 2. The Energy Regulatory Board shall issue the necessary rules
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws. decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly

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

Aprroved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

a
HOUSE BILL NO._92'/

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide the creation of one (I) Metropolitan Trial Court in Cities,
Branch 1, for the City of Carcar, Province of Cebu, amending for the purpose Section 29,
Chapter IH of Batas Pambansa Blg.129, as amended, otherwise known as the Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1981.

‘The City of Carcar, Province of Cebu, is a_new component city created under R.A. No.
9436, Due to clogged dockets of the Metropolitan Trial Court branches in Cebu City, it is
proposed that a Metropolitan Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) be established in Carcar City.

The system of the adminictration of justice must be geared to achieve the goal of
delivering fair, impartial and swift justice. This measure would do justice to the poor constituents
in the 1* Congressional District of Cebu who will no longer travel to Cebu City to attend court
hearings.
In view thereof, support and approval of this measure is sought.
vail

EDUARDO LAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

52
HOUSE BILLNO,_ “© !

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF ONE (1) BRANCH OF THE METROPOLITAN
TRIAL COURT IN CITIES FOR THE CITY OF CARCAR, PROVINCE OF CEBU,
AMENIDNG FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 29, CHAPTER III OF BATAS PAMBANSA
BLG. 129, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY ACT OF 1981
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR:

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a creation of one (1) Branch for the Metropolitan Trial Court
in Cities for the City of Carcar, Province of Cebu.

SEC. 2. The cost of the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations
of the Supreme Court under the current General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No__965

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that “the State
shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”
Hence, the State is mandated to support and strengthen the provision of quality
and accessible education for the Filipinos especially for the indigent sector of the
population who cannot afford to pursue tertiary education.

Many underprivileged but deserving students were not able to pursue
tertiary education due financial constraints. Unlike elementary and secondary
education, the tertiary education is not accessible to our poor students who could
not afford to pay tuition fees and other school expenses. The cost of tertiary
education in our country hinders poor but deserving students from achieving their
dream and the opportunity to leave behind poverty.

This measure therefore proposes to provide scholarship grants in the form
of free tuition fee to at least five percent (5%) of the student population in all
colleges and universities who are poor but deserving students.

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

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO,
2" District, Province of Iloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HouSBillNo.__965

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THEIR
STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING STUDENTS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Scholarship for
the Poor Act”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby the policy of the State to
give priority to education, protect and promote the right of all the citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all. Towards this end, there shall be provided scholarship
grants to poor but deserving Filipino students to all colleges and universities.

SEC. 3. Nature and Extent of Scholarship Grants. ~ Scholarship grants
are hereby granted in form of free tuition fee to at least five percent (5%) of the
student population in all colleges and universities who are poor but deserving
students.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - The Commission
on Higher Education (CHED) shall issue the necessary implementing rules and
regulations for the speedy and effective implementation of this scholarship
program.

SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved.
SEC. 8. The publication
of the reply or correction does not
preclude recourse to the exercise of other legal rights and remedies
available to the party or parties concerned.
SEC. 9."Effectivity.
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after
its
publication
in
at
least
two
(2) newspapers
of national
circulation.
Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 838

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As enunciated in our Constitution, “The Philippines renounces war as an
instrument of national policy, adopts the generally accepted principles of international
law as part of the law of the land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice,
freedom, cooperation and amity with all nations.

it is likewise declared as the principle of the State that, “The maintenance of
peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the
general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of
democracy’

As a practice and tradition, New Year serves as an opportunity for new hopes
and good things both for everyone's life and the country as a whole. It is a moment
when the government starts the New Year with positive goals and targets for the
country’s economy and political stability. It is said that when good things start from the
beginning of the year, the same will last the whole year through.

Genuine and lasting peace is an indispensable requisite of development and
economic growth. Peace based on social justice and equity is genuine peace---a
timeless aspiration of the Filipino people. To achieve genuine peace, a conscious,
unified and concerted effort both by the government and the people must take place.
Our desire for lasting peace and unity must be inculcated in the minds and hearts of
every Filipino. This proposed measure seeks to instill consciousness by declaring the
first working day of every year as the “National Day of Peace and Unity”

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

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

885

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
DECLARING THE FIRST WORKING DAY OF EVERY YEAR, BEGINNING ON THE.
YEAR 2010, A NATIONAL DAY OF PEACE AND UNITY, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Every first working day of every year, beginning on the year 2010,
is hereby declared a National Day of Peace and Unity and a special non-working
holiday

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two

(2) national newspapers of general circulation. The publication shall not be later than
seven (7) days after approval hereof.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 529

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare March 26 of every year as a special non-working public holiday
in the Province of Cebu to commemorate the historic liberation of Cebu from the domination of
Japanese Imperial Forces during World war II, which was made possible by the successful
landing of the joint forces of the United States military command and our brave Filipino soldiers.
The historical landing took place in the Municipality of Talisay, now City of Talisay in the Ist
congressional district of Cebu Province.

March 26, 1945 is a significant date for all the Sugbuanons. It was the date when the
entire Province of Cebu was liberated from the shackles of Japanese rule. By virtue of Republic
Act No. 7280, March 26 of every year is declared a non-working holiday only for the City of
Talisay to commemorate and herald the sacrifices of their ancestors who gave up their lives in
the name of freedom.

The victory of the Sugbuanons against the Japanese Imperial forces, however, did not
only benefit the people of Talisay City but all the people of Cebu in their quest for genuine
independence. Thus, it is but fitting that the whole Province of Cebu likewise join in
commemorating March 26 to instill in the minds of all Sugbuanons the siginificance of the
liberation of the Province of Cebu.

The declaration of March 26 of every year as special non-working holiday in the
Province of Cebu will show the grateful appreciation of Sugbuanons to their ancestors who
fought hard and died for the liberation of the province during World War II. Likewise, it will
afford the people of Cebu the opportunity to commemorate this very momentous and historic
event.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is highly recommended

EDUARDO R/GULLAS,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 529

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 26 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU TO COMMEMORATE THE HISTORIC
LIBERATION OF CEBU FROM THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION DURING WORLD
WAR IL

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

SECTION 1, March 26 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday
not only in the City of Talisay, by virtue of R.A.7280, but in the entire Province of Cebu to
commemorate the historic liberation of Cebu from the Japanese occupation during World War Il.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least
one (1) national Newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to require big car companies to put up sub-assembly plants
for the local manufacture of certain car or auto parts to significantly lower the local
price of cars or automobiles which are largely imported abroad and assembled
here.

Car manufacturing is undoubtedly a profitable industry raking million of
millions in profits. However, since the motoring public buy their car or auto parts at
prices that are not well within their financial capacity, the author of this bill
envisions that if the car companies could indeed be required to set up sub-
assembly lines with the use of local raw materials and local labor, then it will not
only generate employment opportunities but it will significantly lower the prices of
these car or auto parts.

Likewise, for the purpose of taxation, the State shall stand to benefit from
the operations of these sub-assembly lines that will be put up in ideally situated
locations.

In view of this, the approval of this bill is prayed for.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of Iloilo

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bil No__ 999

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
REQUIRING CAR COMPANIES TO PUT UP SUB-ASSEMBLY PLANTS FOR
THE LOCAL MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN CAR OR AUTO PARTS

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

SECTION 1. It is the declared policy of the State to promote social justice
in all phases of national development.

SECTION 2. Under the social justice provisions enumerated in Article XIII,
Section 1 of the Constitution, the “State shall regulate the acquisition, ownership,

use and disposition of property and its increments".

SECTION 3. The Act requires car companies to put up sub-assembly plants
for the local manufacture of certain car or auto parts.

SECTION 4. The secretary of the Department of Transportation and
Communication (DOTC) shall prescribe rules and regulations to implement the
purpose Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT!VES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

fiousb'BuNo,_284

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The object of this bill is to ensure the expeditious release of retirement benefits of all government
employees. The GSIS claims that it can process applications for retirement benefits within five (6) days.
However, the delay in the release of such benefits is stil a common complaint.

This bill mandates that all the retirement benefits and gratuities of a government employee shall be
released within fifteen (15) days from date of retirement. It shall be the responsibility of the head or chief of
the government office concerned to ensure this, othenwise, he or she shail be neld criminally liable,

Passage of this measure is earnestly sought in view of the foregoing premises.

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\\ ROILO GOLEZ



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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Fiouse Bill No, 234

Introduced by Honorable Roilo Golez

ANACT
REQUIRING ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO ENSURE THE RELEASE OF THE RETIREMENT
BENEFITS OF ITS EMPLOYEES WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS FROM RETIREMENT

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

SECTION 1. The head or chief of any goverment agency, bureau, or corporation shall ensure the
release of all retirement benefits and gratuities of an employee under compulsory or optional retirement

within fifteen (15) days from date of retirement.

SEC. 2. Penal Clause. — The head or chief of the government office who fails to comply with
Section 1 of this Act shall be punished with six (6) months suspension without pay

SEC. 3. All laws and decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiltNo__873

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bamboo has long been used to symbolize the resilience of the
Filipinos. Folklore and stories in the barrios almost always make mention of the
bamboo that abound out country.

More than the role they play in the Philippine culture, the bamboo has also
long served the economic needs of the people. Bamboo is used in construction
of houses and other structures and also in the manufacture of furniture. Bamboo
can also be a viable export commodity like the experience of the Peoples
Republic of China

The benefit that can be derived from them is the reason why bamboo is
called “green gold” for centuries.

Yet, the existing laws have not fully recognized their sacrifices and worth
to our communities. They face the hazards yet receive less than the other
barangay officials.

For this reason, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of Iloilo

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.

First Regular Session

House Bill No._873

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO.

AN ACT
REQUIRING ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO SET ASIDE AREAS FOR
MANDATORY BAMBOO PLANTING AND FOR OTHE RPURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. All local government units are hereby required to set aside
areas in their locality to be used for mandatory bamboo tree planting.

SEC. 2. All persons, natural or juridical, applying for any permit or license
in the said local government unit shall be required to plant bamboo in the areas
hereby set aside.

SEC. 3. The Department of Agriculture shall endeavor to make bamboo
seedling available in all local government units.

SEC. 4. The implementing rules and regulations of this Act shall be
formulated by the department of Interior and Local Government after consultation
with the Leagues of Provinces, Cities and Municipalities, the Department of
Agriculture (DA) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR)

SEC. 5. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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H.B.No, 043

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 28, Article Il of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State adopts and
implements a policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interests.

In the light of the Malacaiiang-initiated move to substantially slash the Priority
Development Assistance Fund of legislators, there is a need for full transparency in the
allocation of development funds for members of Congress. Thus, in order to remove all hidden
“pork” from the General Appropriations Act, it is necessary to revert the pre-martial law line item
budgeting practice and replace the present lump sum budgeting.

This bill proposes the repeal of Presidential Decree No. 1177 otherwise known as
"Revising the Budget Process in Order to institutionalize the Budgetary Innovations of the New
Society,” as amended, and the re-institution of line-item budgeting as the budgetary process of
the National Government, where all programs and projects, together with their specific funding
allocations, will appear in the General Appropriations Act after thorough deliberations by
Congress,

With this legislative proposal, full transparency in the national budget will be ensured.

Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly requested.

JUAN EDGARDO IY” M. ANGARA
Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

H.B. No. 243

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
INSTITUTING LINE ITEM BUDGETING IN THE BUDGETARY PROCESS
OF THE GOVERNMENT, REPEALING FOR THIS PURPOSE
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1177, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Line-Item Budgeting Act of
2010.”

SEC. 2. Line-Item Budgeting. Upon the approval of this Act, all programs and projects
of the National Government, with their respective funding allocations, shall appear in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

Corollary to the foregoing, all revenues and funds accruing to the National Government
shall be deposited to the National Treasury, and shall be reviewed by the Congress.

SEC. 3. Repeal. Presidential Decree No. 1177 otherwise known as ‘Revising the
Budget Process in Order to Institutionalize the Budgetary Innovations of the New Society,” as
amended, and all laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which
are inconsistent with the provision of this Act, are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4, Separability Clause. In case any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall

continue in full force and effect.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in two

(2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,