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

Seventeenth Congress _
First Regular Session ga Te TON wT

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1787

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to convert the provincial road from the national
highway to Barangay Bagong Sikat Center located in the Municipality of Narra,
Province of Palawan, into a national road, The town of Narra is a first-class
municipality and has a population of 65,264 according to the 2010 census conducted
by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Barangay Bagong Sikat is one of the barangays in the municipality which is
located far from the town center. While some barangays in Narra have developed
modern urban structures, Barangay Bagong Sikat remains a rural area. Although
lacking of up-to-date statistics of its inhabitants, the last record of the barangay’s
population is as of 2007, which accounts for 1,610 residents.

‘The provincial road from the national highway to Barangay Bagong Sikat
Center is a rugged road, connected to Barangay Elvita, Barangay Taritien and
Barangay Malatgao, all in Narra, Palawan with both sides having a beautiful view of
the town’s towering mountains and green fields. This road is the only entrance and
exit routes for the inhabitants of the area.

The conversion of this provincial road into a national road would immensely
benefit the people of Barangay Bagong Sikat and the Municipality of Narra, since this
is the only way they can go in and out of the vicinity. Likewise, the conversion will
provide bigger budget for the repair and maintenance of said road.

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

Pad

Representative, 2\* District of Palawan


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
78
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Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TO BARANGAY BAGONG SIKAT CENTER, MUNICIPALITY OF
NARRA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, 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 provincial road from the national highway to Barangay
Bagong Sikat Center, Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
REPRESE!
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City 61g
BY. Rotel
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS. _
First Regular Sessi RERISTRATION 1
“LS AND INDEX SE- Ci

HOUSE BILL NO. 1307 -

‘Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Senior citizens have immensely contributed to nation building and dedicated their lives’ work
to the betterment of the community. For the longest time, they have been paying their taxes
but have not recouped in material terms what is due them. Fact is, they continue to give
without reproach and still work hard to improve their lot and that of their loved ones.

Unfortunately, existing iaws have not amply addressed the various needs of senior citizens.
‘wing to their physical constitution, growing frail and sickly on account of their old age, they
can hardly be gainfully employed as to defray every government-imposed fee.

It is for this reason that terminai fee exemption is being sought on behalf of the indigent
senior citizens. This exemption should be a gesture of the government to acknowledge their
hard work across time and help them ease their burden of having to pay for terminal fees
every time they travel abroad.

The grant of terminal fee exemption to indigent senior citizens would be dee
on their labor, toil, and faithfulness to the government by dutifully payifg their taxes during
their heyday

Hence, under this bill, every indigent elderly, 60 years old and

gpove should be exempted
from terminal fees.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._1807

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
EXEMPTING FROM TERMINAL FEES ALL SENIOR CITIZENS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Senior Citizens’ Terminal Fee
nption Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every senior citizen is exempted from Paying terminal fees for
flights.

SEC. 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC. 4. TI
Official Gazette

Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1774

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDIX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every girl and every boy should have the right to a
quality education in order that they can have more chances in life, including employment
opportunities, better health, and to participate in social progress.

This bill is seeks to improve the quality of education, address the growing population of
students in the 2nd District of North Cotabato as well as to increase the number of national
high schools in the district. The 2nd district public school system currently has 11 national
high schools, which is relatively low compared to the 1st and 2nd districts which have 19
and 17 national high schools respectively.

In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought.

NAN ‘CATAMCO


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1774

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT SEPARATING THE PRESIDENT ROXAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - IDAOMAN ANNEX
IN BARANGAY IDAOMAN, MUNICIPALITY OF PRESIDENT ROXAS, PROVINCE OF COTABATO
FROM THE PRESIDENT ROXAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS.

IDAOMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The President Roxas National High School - Idaoman Annex in Barangay
Idaoman, Municipality of President Roxas, Province of Cotabato is hereby separated from
the President Roxas National High School and converted into an independent national high
school to be known as Idaoman National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the President Roxas National High
School - Idaoman Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Idaoman National
High School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Idaoman National High School, the initial funding of which shall
be charged against the current year's appropriation of the President Roxas National High
School - Idaoman Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of
the school shall he included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
ENTATIVES
RECEIVED

Dat

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINE
House of Representatives
Quezon City

RECISTRATION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

1 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1565 i

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIII Section 7 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution reads:

The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach
to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods,
health and other social services available to all the people at affordable cost.
There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly,
disabled, women and children.

It is therefore a policy of the State to make quality health services accessible to
everyone, especially to the underprivileged senior citizens.

Quezon City is home to over 330,000 senior citizens of the country. At present, the
city’s 15 public hospitals are mandated by its local government to set up a ward exclusively
for the elderly so that they will not be inconvenienced by being crammed with other sick
patients. But more needs to be done.

This bill! seeks to establish a public hospital for the senior citizens of Novaliches,
Quezon City to accommodate their medical needs. Through this, we are guaranteeing the
efficient and effective delivery of health services to the elderly constituents.

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

‘ALFREDO D. VARGAS III

‘The constituent panel on Senior Citizens proposed this policy when this representation conducted the consultative
program, Lehislatibong Ugnayan ng Kongreso at mga Simbahan.



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
15 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 156 5

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITAL IN NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY, METRO
MANILA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE NOVALICHES SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Health, a fifty (50) bed-capacity hospital for the primary benefit of senior citizens in the
Fifth District of Quezon City, to be known as the Novaliches Senior Citizens Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Novaliches Senior Citizens Hospital shall provide medical specialists and
services with particular concentration on diseases and health problems of the elderly. It
shall likewise provided regular counseling and therapy for the total recovery of elderly
parents.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall promulgate rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry into effect the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and
every year thereafter.

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
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Repub ofthe Bhtppaes
House of Representatives
Quezun City, Meteo Manila

RESTA TON UNTT

BULLS AND INDEX SERVICE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1410

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a Fishport in the Municipality of
Buenavista in the Province of Agusan del Norte.

Fisheries and marine resources are among the main source of
livelihood for the people residing in coastal towns. The establishment of a
fishport in the Municipality of Buenavista is feasible because of its rich
marine resources. The said fishport is expected to stimulate the local
economy and will provide economic opportunities to the residents as this
will boost the economic activities as regards trading of fish and other marine
products.

The said fishport will play vital role in ensuring and strengthening the
food security program of the government. With the provision of venue and
infrastructure facilities for fish and marine products trading, it will be
suitable for fisherfolks, either local or from nearby towns and provinces, to
transport and distribute their harvest. The equipment of cold storage and
processing facilities in the fishport will help in stabilizing the market prices
and increase the quality of harvested marine products.

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

owl M, AMANTE


Republic of the Bjlippines

House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._1410

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUENAVISTA,
PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. ‘There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development
Authority (PFDA) a Fishport in the Municipality of Buenavista, Province of
Agusan del Norte.

Section 2. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall
formulate. the rules and regulation necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the
Department's program the establishment of the said Fishport, the funding of
which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. The local
government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
revenues in an amount deemed for its operationalization.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
“3 NTATIVES

RECEIVED

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

Riot

ATION UNIT:

Seventeenth Congress BILLS AN) NGEX SERVICE

First Regular Session

1560
HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Buhangin in
Davao City up to Barangay Bunawan Junction of the Davao-Agusan Road into a national

road, passing through the northwestem barangays of Cabantian, Indangan, Acacia and
Mandug.

Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in the rural areas because they
help transport farm produce to the markets, They are convenient links between the
barangay and the poblacion, provide accessibility to the town proper where hospitals, law
enforcement and government agencies are located.

The said road, now fully concreted through city and congressional funds, is
already being utilized as an alternate road to the Davao-Agusan National Road. As such,
it serves as an access road for those traveling between Davao City and Davao del Norte,
The local leadership is soliciting for national assistance since local funds are insufficient
for the maintenance of the road.

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

J yout, Uatune-


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

1560

HOUSE BILL NO.

IONORABLE MYLENE J. GARCIA-ALBANO,

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY BUHANGIN TO
the BARANGAY BUNAWAN JUNCTION OF THE DAVAO-AGUSAN ROAD,
PASSING THROUGH BARANGAYS CABANTIAN, INDANGAN, ACACIA AND
MAHAYAG, ALL IN DAVAO CITY, 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 Barangay Road from Barangay Buhangin to the Barangay
Bunawan Junction of the Davao-Agusan Road, passing through Brgys. Cabantian,
Indangan, Acacia and Mandug, all in Davao City, 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 for the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the
maintenance of the road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

DATE: 2

Tinig:_ 30
By: xe

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
RECISTRATION UNTT
BILLS AND iNDEX
House Bit no, 1498

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon‘Ill

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Government invests heavily in education through state colleges and universities. Hence,
priority should be given to qualified honor graduates of public schools in the recruitment of civil
service personnel, This would also serve as an incentive for students in government-funded

school to excel academically

This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15" Congress. Passage

of this bill is earnestly sought now in the 17" Congress.
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Representative
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.1498

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon II

AN ACT
GRANTING PRIORITY TO HONOR GRADUATES OF STATE COLLEGES
AND STATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE APPOINTMENTS OF
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Public Honor Graduates
Priority Act.”

SECTION 2. Priority in Appoinment. ~ In the appointment of civil service employees,
priority shall be given to honor graduates of state colleges and state universities of the
Philippines: Provided, That the employee possesses all the minimum qualifications for the
position as required by law.

SECTION 3. Penalties. ~ In the exercise of its disciplinary authority, the Civil Service
Commission shall impose the following administrative sanctions for any willful violation of this
act

First violation ~ suspension of one (1) month without pay;

Second violation ~ suspension of two (2) months without pay; and

Third violation and subsequent violations hereof — suspension of six (6) months
without pay

eye

SECTION 4, Rules and Regulation, ~ The Civil Service Commission shall prescribe the
rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act. The Civil Service Commission shall
furnish the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of the rules and regulations within
ninety (90) days after approval of this Act

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. ~ If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.



SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

ation in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
844 REGISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL NO. BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to convert the provincial road from Barangay Rio Tuba
to Barangay Buliluyan in the Municipality of Bataraza, Province of Palawan into a
national road and appropriate funds for the concreting and maintenance thereof.

The municipality of Bataraza is located at the southernmost tip of mainland
Palawan. It has a total land area of 726.2 square kilometers (km’) and a distance of
approximately 225 kilometers away from Puerto Princesa City which is about five (5)
to six (6) hours travel by land. The provincial road traversing Barangay Rio Tuba to
Barangay Buliluyan is part of the circumferential road and is a shortened route
(shortcut) used by locals and other travellers going to and from Balabac.

The municipality of Bataraza is home to 63,644 residents as of 2010 Census
conducted by the National Statistics Office. Their main source of livelihood is
agriculture. The second source of income is fishing for those residents situated near
the coastal areas.

The conversion of the provincial road into a national road would enhance the
delivery and availability of local products to nearby municipalities for ready
consumption. Products can be easily transported with the nationalization of said road.
This would also strengthen the economy of said municipality with the opportunity to
boost the tourism industry in the area given its captivating landscape and colorful
history.

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



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
1844
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM BARANGAY RIO TUBA
TO BARANGAY BULILUYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BATARAZA, PROVINCE
OF PALAWAN, 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 provincial road from Barangay Rio Tuba to Barangay
Buliluyan in the Municipality of Bataraza, Province of Palawan is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session "ISTRATION UNIT

Ar GALLS «ND INDEX SERVICE
HOUSE BILL No,_1255

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay San
\sidro in the Municipality of Libmanan to Barangay Bahao, also within the
Municipality of Libmanan into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National
Road is strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province
of Camarines Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate
development and increase economic activity within the Second District
primarily, and the entire Camarines Sur and the Bicol Region as a whole

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and
efficient transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary
services. It is projected that such road conversion shall promote livelihood
opportunities, encourage competitive flow of investment, and ultimately
enhance the economic and social living conditions not just of the people
living along such roads, but in the arterial secondary and tertiary roads that
lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to
national roads as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public
Works and Highways have been substantially met, and the approval of this
bill is earnestly sought.

\YMUMD/F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.



Republic of the Philippines:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

fA
House si no, 1245

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING
BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN AND
BARANGAY BAHAO ALSO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay San Isidro,
Municipality of Libmanan, and Barangay Bahao also in the Municipality of
Libmanan, Province of Camarines Sur, consisting of twenty-six (26)
kilometers, more or less, is hereby converted into a national road

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines REC
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9 ETVED
Quezon City, Metro Manila pate: _¢* ¥
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS vac: yo
First Regular Session ey:
HouseBiLLNo,_ 1770 | REeST PATON UNIT

BILLS AND INCEX SERVICE

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every girl and every boy should have the right to a
quality education in order that they can have more chances in life, including employment
opportunities, better health, and to participate in social progress.

This bill is seeks to improve the quality of education, address the growing population of
students in the 2nd District of North Cotabato as well as to increase the number of national
high schools in the district. The 2nd district public school system currently has 11 national
high schools, which is relatively low compared to the 1st and 2nd districts which have 19
and 17 national high schools respectively.

In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo._1770

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

‘AN ACT SEPARATING THE MAGPET NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - LEONARDO ROMERO SR.
ANNEX IN BARANGAY BINAY, MUNICIPALITY OF MAGPET, PROVINCE OF COTABATO
FROM THE MAGPET NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS LEONARDO ROMERO SR. NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Magpet National High School - Leonardo Romero Sr. Annex in Barangay Binay,
Municipality of Magpet, Province of Cotabato is hereby separated from the Magpet National
High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Leonardo
Romero Sr. National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Magpet National High School -
Leonardo Romero Sr. Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Leonardo Romero
Sr. National High School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Leonardo Romero Sr. National High School, the initial funding of which
shall be charged against the current year's appropriation of the Magpet National High School -
Leonardo Romero Sr. Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of
the school shall he included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives

Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS REGISTRATION
15 Regular Session SULS AND INDEX et

°
nouse sino. 1818

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Republic Act No. 386, otherwise known as the Civil Code of the Philippines,
defines succession as the ‘mode of acquisition by virtue of which the property, rights and
obligations to the extent of the value of the inheritance of a person are transmitted through
his death to another or others either by his will or by operation of law.’! This statute also
lists the modes of revoking wills and testamentary dispositions, one of which is the
determination of a person’s incapability of succeeding due to unworthiness.

Article 1032 of the Civil Code enumerates the instances that disqualify people to
succeed due to unworthiness. It reads:

“The following are incapable of succeeding by reason of
unworthiness:
(1) Parents who have abandoned their children or induced their
daughter to lead a corrupt or immoral life, or attempted
against their virtue.

This bill seeks to remove any gender biases from the criteria of succession
disqualification. The proposed legislation amends Article 1032 of the Civil Code and
includes parents who have induced their sons to lead a corrupt or immoral life, or attempted
against their virtue in the list of people who are unworthy for hereditary and testamentary
succession.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this measure is urged.

‘LFREDO D. VARGAS III

* Article 774 of RA 386 or the Civil Code of the Philippines.


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1s Regular Session

1816

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas IIT

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 1032, ON UNWORTHINESS TO SUCCEED

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 386, also known as the Civil Code of the Philippines,
Article 1032 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Article 1032. The following are incapable of succeeding by reason of
unworthiness:

1. Parents who have abandoned their children, [or] induced
[their daughters] THEM to lead a corrupt or immoral life,
or attempted against their virtue...

Sec. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or portions
thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

Sec. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,
Vi 1s OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

DATE: 315

TING:

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

eY:,

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1st Regular Session

1573

HOUSE BILL NO.

RFEISTM TON UNIT
BILLS AND iNDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution reads: “The State shall
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among
them.” It is therefore imperative for the State to guarantee the efficient and effective
delivery of health services.

Barangay Novaliches Proper in the District of Novaliches, Quezon City is in dire need
of a health center. Its residents who need medical attention must travel to neighboring
barangays for medical treatment.

This bill seeks to construct a modern Super Health Center and Lying-in Maternity

Clinic in Barangay Novaliches Proper to ensure that its estimated 15,975 residents! have
access to decent health services provided by the government.

LFREDO D. VARGAS III

* 2015 Population of Barangay Novaliches Proper, Quezon City, as provided by the City Planning and Development
Office of the Local Government of Quezon City.


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

1573

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUPER HEALTH CENTER AND LYING-IN
CLINIC IN BARANGAY NOVALICHES PROPER, QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be provided the construction of a Super Health Center and
Lying-in Clinic in Barangay Novaliches Proper, Quezon City under the supervision of the
Department of Health (DOH) or its authorized entity.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment and every year thereafter.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES youse oF REPRESENTATIVES:

Constitution Hills, Quezon City RECEIVED

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

REGISTRATION UNTT
1435 BILLS AND INDEX XP 216

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Act calls for the creation of a community college in every city,
capital town or big town in our country.

It has been noted that while it is laudable for the major cities and many
towns in the country to have successfully established their respective
community colleges, there are still a number of capital towns, big towns, and
cities throughout the country which have not established theirs within their
political jurisdiction. Thus, constituents of these towns or cities are forced to
commute or even temporarily reside outside of their communities just to be able
to secure or avail of college education resulting to extra costs for transportation
and living allowances not to mention the extra time, money, effort and risks
involved in doing so. As a result, many students either lose interest in pursuing
their education or simply could not afford the financial requirements involved

ZB bea

ATTY. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3
HOUSE BILL No, _14 35

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN EVERY CITY,
CAPITAL TOWN OR BIG TOWN IN THE PHILIPPINES

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 “Community College
Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Where there is none, there shall be established at least one in every city,
capital town or big town, a Community College offering relevant courses to its
constituents to ensure democratic access to relevant education among its
residents.

SEC. 3. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the
Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) shall jointly formulate and plan the successful implementation of this
Act.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.


SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
‘ROUBE.OF REPRESENT) ATIVES

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

RERISTIMATAN UT

PRLS ANE eS auacE

HOUSE BILL NO. _14=:6

Introduced by HONORABLE MELECIO J. YAP, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The bill aims to establish a separate engineering district for the First
District of Negros Occidental that will include the cities of Escalante and San
Carlos and the municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava and Don Salvador
Benedicto.

It is important to note that the present engineering district in the
Northern Negros is composed of 3 congressionals districts which include
District 1 with 5 LGUs, District 2 with 3 LGUs, and District 3 with 5 LGUs. It
stretches a total road length of 434.213 km. With such wide coverage of
LGUs under its area of responsibility, the present engineering district is
confronted with so many concerns in the implementation of various programs
and projects across the 3 districts.

Looking closely, the 1* District of Negros Occidental has a total road
length of 229,361 km being comprised by 2 cities and 3 municipalities. Most of
the places in the Ist District are located in the upland areas and have
mountainous terrain except for Escalante City.

Such requires focal attention from our govemment agencies,
particularly development agencies like DPWH to effectively deliver its services
among the constituency of the 1" District.

Having considered such predicament, there is a need therefore to
constitute a new engineering district, separate and independent from the


existing engineering office of the
approval of this bill is most urgently prayed for.

Province of Negros Occidental. Thus, the

MELECID J. YAP, JR.
Represe)tative
18 Districl of Negros Occidental



SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OFTHE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE BILL NO, 1426

Introduced by HONORABLE MELECIO J. YAP, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NEGROS OCCIDENTAL FIRST DISTRICT ENGINEERING
OFFICE IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of
the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), a first district
engineering office in the First Congressional District of the Province of
Negros Occidental to be located in the City of Escalante to be known
as Negros Occidental First District Engineering Office.

SECTION 2. The said district engineering office shall comprise the
City of Escalante, Municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava, San Carlos City
and Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto.

It has a total road length of 229,361 km.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the
Negros Occidental First District Engineering Office, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).

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

Approved.
RECEIVED

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS REGISTRATION UNIT

First Regular Session

1169

HOUSE BILL NO, ——

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There are several major Expressways in Luzon, namely,
Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), North Luzon Expressway
(NLEX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Muntinlupa-Cavite
Expressway (MCX), Skyway, STAR Tollway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Expressway (SCTEX) and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union
Expressway (TPLEX) being managed by different tollway
operators under the control and supervision of the Toll
Regulatory Board (TRB).

The toll-free eves on Christmas and New Year has been a
tradition of toll way operators of the Skyway System, South
Luzon Expressway and Star Tollway for many years as a way
of expressing their gratitude to the motoring patrons and as
part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.

Motorists can pass through these three expressways free
of charge from 10:00 PM of December 24 until 6:00 AM of
December 25 and from 10:00 PM of December 31 until 6:00
AM of January 1.

HOUSE 2F REPRESENTATIVES

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BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE
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As a way of giving back to the public, all toll way
operators, through this bill, are mandated not to collect toll-
fees from collecting toll fees from 10:00 PM of December 24
until 6:00 AM of December 25 and from 10:00 PM of December

31 until 6:00 AM of January 1.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

eww 6. OWN,

ERIC L, OLIVAREZ


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1169

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT MANDATING ALL TOLLWAY OPERATORS TO IMPLEMENT TAX
HOLIDAYS FROM 10:00 PM OF DECEMBER 24 UNTIL 6:00 AM OF DECEMBER 25
AND 10:00 PM OF DECEMBER 31 UNTIL 6:00 AM OF JANUARY 1.

SECTION 1, Short Title. This Act shall be known as “Toll Free
Holiday Act of 2016”

SECTION 2.Toll Free Period. Toll free holiday shall start at 10:00
PM on December 24 and ends at 6:00 AM on December 25 and from
10:00 PM on December 31 until 6:00 AM on January 1.

SECTION 2, Tax Deduction. All tollway operators may claim as
tax deduction the actual cost of the implementation of this act.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within
ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Toll Regulatory Board
shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for carry out the
objectives of this act.

SECTION 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.

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


SECTION 7, Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen
(15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation

Approved,
HOUSE. OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines AT ay
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE! DATE: u L 2016
Quezon City Twe:___ Cr

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BY:

1st Regular Session

RESTATION UNIT
EX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL No. 1383

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 13 and 17 of Article II of the Constitution expresses the important role of
the youth in nation-building. In the same, the State also highlights the importance of
education as an investment for national growth and development.

Fact is, Section 1. Article XIV of the fundamental law 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”.

To date, a clamor for the creation and institutionalization of a national high
school In Barangay Gulod under the Fifth District of Quezon City, Metro Manila is very
much evident. In order to address the teacher-student ratio which leaves much to be
desired.

The passage of this bill is highly recommended.

\LFREDO D. VARGAS III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1st Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.1383

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY GULOD, QUEZON CITY,
METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS GULOD NATIONAL HIGH 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 High School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Gulod, Quezon City, Metro Manila, to be known as Gulod National
High School.

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

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE °F REPRESENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines Re
HOUSE OF REPRESENTAT! ECEIVED
Quezon City oar) 7 JUL 2016

Me: F
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS RY:
First Regular Session eSeesteanoN ner

House Bill No. 1268 BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Local Government Code of 1991 mandated the local government units to
discharge functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them,
including the provision of basic services at the barangay level — such as health care.

In 1995, Republic Act No. 7883 (RA 7883) was enacted to boost the local
government’s efforts with regard to the provision of health care services at the barangay
level. The law, recognizing the importance of providing health care services to people in the
barangay through the primary health care approach, granted benefits and incentives to
accredited barangay health workers to help fulfill our government's health care objectives.

While the passage of RA 7883 has indeed improved the administration of health
services down to the grassroots, something may still be done to improve on these gains.

This bill seeks to amend Section 6 of RA 7883, by granting travel allowances to
barangay health workers to aid in the fulfillment of their duties. ‘This token amount,
admittedly, cannot markedly improve the financial position of health workers. It can,
however, help defray the cost of transportation that they incur in the performance of their
duties. More importantly, it will also exhibit our local governments’ appreciation of their
heroic efforts.

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

ROZ: whe hin
Representative

Lone District, Muntinlupa



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1268

House Bill No.

Introduced By HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

AN ACT
GRANTING TRAVEL ALLOWANCES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO, 7883, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS ‘THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS’ BENEFITS AND
INCENTIVES ACT OF 1995,’ AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The following paragraph is hereby inserted after Section 6(b) of
Republic Act No, 7883:

“SEC. 6. Incentives and Benefits,

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(C) “TO AID IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES,
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE
HUNDRED PESOS (P500.00) PER MONTH, SUBJECT TO
LIQUIDATION.”

Sec. 2. Repealing Clause, — All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,