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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2380

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CELLPHONE NETWORK COMPANIES FROM SENDING UNSOLICITED
MATERIAL TO THEIR SUBSCRIBERS VIA TEXT OR SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to prohibit cellphone network companies from unsolicited materials to
their subscribers via text message or short message service (SMS), cellphone companies
look for ways to entice their customers to avail of their cellphone services through various
gimmicks, subscriptions and contents. Customers therefore are often victimized by such
offerings sent by cellphone companies via text or short messages (SMS) that jacked up their
monthly bills or consumed their pre-paid credit.

There is a need therefore to regulate these indiscriminate offerings by prohibiting
any matter sent by network companies via text or SMS, which are not solicited by the
subscriber.

For these reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

ict of Sarangani Province


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2380

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CELLPHONE NETWORK COMPANIES FROM SENDING UNSOLICITED
MATERIAL TO THEIR SUBSCRIBERS VIA TEXT OR SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS)

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

SECTION 1. With the exception of legitimate notifications of past due accounts,
cellphone network companies are hereby prohibited from sending unsolicited materials
such as advertisements, offerings, promotions, subscriptions and other notifications to their
subscribers via text or short message service (SMS).

SECTION 2. Penalty.—Cellphone network companies found to have violated this Act
shall be punished with a fine of twenty thousand pesos (P20, 000.00) to one hundred
‘thousand pesos (P100, 000.00) per violation.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause.—if any clause, provision, paragraph or part of this
Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, invalidate
or impair any other part hereof, but such judgment shall be merely confined to the clause,
provision, paragraph or part directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment has
been rendered

SECTION 4, Repealing Clause.—All laws, decreed, executive orders and other
administrative issuances and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are hereby modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

SECTION 5S. Effectivity.—This Act take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication

in the Official Gazette or a major daily newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines,
whichever comes earlier.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__22.0'7

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO I

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Alternative dispute resolution or ADR has become an effective legal mechanism in
settling controversies or disputes in court

As a way of encouraging ADR and promoting its use, this bill seeks to provide the
benefit, favorable to the accused, of lowering the penalty in case of conviction in criminal
cases where the civil aspect of which is settled with finality through or by ADR

It is submitted that with this proposal, criminal cases will be resolved with dispatch
especially in determining and satisfying civil liability at the least which is impliedly instituted
in the filing of such cases in court.

An immediate deliberation of this bill is thus requested.

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SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO IIL
Representative
1* District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__220'7

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

AN ACT
MANDATING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY LOWER THAN THAT
PRESCRIBED BY LAW IN CRIMINAL CASES THE CIVIL CASE OF WHICH IS
SETTLED THROUGH OR BY ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9285

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

SECTION |. A new section is hereby added under Chapter 8 of Republic Act No.
9285 to be numbered and read as follows:

SEC.54. EFFECTS OF ADR ON CRIMINAL CASES. IN
CRIMINAL CASES WHERE THE CIVIL ASPECT OF WHICH IS SETTLED
WITH FINALITY BY ADR THE PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE AT
LEAST TWO (2) DEGREES LOWER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY LAW. IF
THE SUBJECT OFFENSE CANNOT BE LOWERED BY TWO (2) DEGREES
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 61 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE (RPC) THEN
THE PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE FROM THE MINIMUM TO THE
NEXT LOWER PENALTY PRESCRIBED BY LAW.

SEC. 2. The sections subsequent to the provisions in Section | hereof are hereby
renumbered as SECTIONS 55 to 57 accordingly

SEC. 3. All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed and modified accordingly.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 2733

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State to ensure that the food supply is
sufficient to meet the need of the people. It is no exaggeration to say that rice is
probably the most important commodity on our planet. As food, it dominates
the diet of roughly half the world's population, most of them poor. Ironically for
us, the Philippines has 14 million hectares of agricultural lands, yet we depend
on imported rice

Early this year, the price of rice has more than doubled basically due to
shortage in the market. We are experiencing rice shortage because of rising
fuel prices, flooding due to climate change, development of farmland for homes
and golf courses, reduced global stocks, rising affiuence throughout Asia and
Africa and pest outbreak in Vietnam, the world’s second largest rice exporter
after Thailand. To aggravate the problem, rice farmers and traders are hoarding
rice.

This bill seeks to address the problem of rice hoarding and profiteering
by declaring it as a crime of economic sabotage.

In view thereof, immediate approval of this Bill is sought.

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.
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RUFYS B. roku


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. and
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
2733

House Bill No.

AN ACT
MAKING RICE HOARDING AND PROFITEERING A CRIME OF ECONOMIC
SABOTAGE

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — \t is the declared policy of the State
to ensure that the food supply is sufficient to meet the needs of the people and
to penalize hoarding and profiteering especially in time of disasters and
calamities.

Section 2. Rice Hoarding and Profiteering a Crime of Economic
Sabotage. Rice hoarding and profiteering shall be a crime of economic
‘sabotage to be penalized with life imprisonment and a fine of P100,000.00.

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Justice shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective enforcement
of the provisions of this law.

Section 4. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act or
any part thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are
separable from the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its complete 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 BILLNO.___ 2664

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is of vital importance that pregnant women take good care of
themselves to ensure their good health and that of their babies. Pregnant
women should always seek proper medical service before, during and after
delivery.

Local health records show that mortality among mothers and infants are
much higher among mothers who did not undergo any pre-natal care or did not
seek medical assistance at time of delivery. Undetected illnesses of mothers
during pregnancy pose certain risk of complications that can lead to potentially
serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. These incidents usually
happen to rural and urban poor families.

The establishment of birthing center in every barangay nationwide will
address the medical needs of our pregnant women especially those whose

family income is within poverty line.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

LUCY Cn lbomes


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2661

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BIRTHING CENTER
IN EVERY BARANGAY NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A birthing center is hereby established in every barangay
nationwide under the supervision of the Department of Health. Birthing centers
shall provide free medical services and assistance to pregnant women.

SEC. 2. The Center shall have the following personnel:

a. One (1) physician who is a bonafide member of the medical
profession; and

b. Two (2) midwives who shall have rendered at least two (2) years of
excellent performance appraisal for their service in any government hospital or

private health institution.


SEC.3 The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter,
such sum as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of
the birthing centers shall be included in the annual budget of the respective city
or municipality where the birthing centers are located.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 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

HOUSE BILL No. _ 2133

Introduced by Rep. Winston T. Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a matter of State policy to actually prioritize the needs of the underprivileged and the
elderly, Toward this end, the State shall establish such programs that are beneficial to the
‘senior citizens themselves as well as to their families and the rest of the community.

‘As a major sector of Philippine society in terms of population, senior citizens should be
enabled to maximize their role in national development as a fitting appreciation of their
contributions in their more productive years.

One of the ways would be to establish a technology and livelihood center where they
can learn new skills that would open the doors of opportunity for their gainful employment. It is
the very intent of this bill to in fact and in effect widen theic_base of participation as senior
citizens in the nation's economic development.

In this light, approval of this measure is mst earnestly prayed for.

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T. CASTELO
istrict, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2133
HOUSE BILLNO._ ~~

Introduced by Rep. Winston T. Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD CENTER
IN EVERY BARANGAY 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 a Senior Citizens Technology and Livelihood
Center in every barangay in the country to motivate and encourage the senior citizens to
contribute to nation-building and see to it that their contributions are maximized.

SEC. 2. The Department of Social Welfare and Development, in coordination with the
Local Government Unit is hereby tasked to set up the said center and establish a technology
and livelihood program and provide guidelines as well as working mechanisms fitted to the
elderly,

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

SEC. 4 All laws, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees, rules and
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. §. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes
earlier.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2783

Introduced by Congressman Winston “Winnie” T. Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

2"° District, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
E ‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2783

Introduced by Honorable Winston “Winnie” T. Castelo

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

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

SECTION 1. All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Tanod brigades shall
be granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of One Thousand
Pesos (P1,000.00) per month.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of the
local government unit concerned.

SEC. 3. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any
benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other
issuances especially favorable to Barangay Tanod brigade members.

SEC. 4. Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication

in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation whichever
comes earlier.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 2572

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Further, section 2(1)
of the same article provides that the State shall establish and maintain a system of
free public education in the elementary and high school levels

However, there are school fees which under certain laws can be lawfully
collected from the students to wit:

a membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the Boy
Scouts of the Philippines under Republic Act No. 5546; and

b. fees related to membership in the school community such as
identification cards, student organizations and publications under Republic Act No.
6655.

The abovementioned fees are still burdensome on the part of the students
and the parents. Hence, this bill aims to really help alleviate the financial burden

of the students and parents by declaring the above fees free to be subsidized by
the government.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

“Wp

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 2572

AN ACT
TO SUBSIDIZE SCHOOL FEES IN ALL PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared policy of the
State to establish and maintain a system of free public education in the
elementary and high school levels.

SECTION 2. School Fees’ Subsidies. \n addition to school fees declared
to be free in other laws, the following school fees shall likewise be free to be
subsidized by the government:

a. __ membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines;
b, membership fees in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines;
c. identification card fee;

d. student organization fee; and

e. publication fee.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — The provisions of this Act are hereby
declared to be separable, and in the event any part, section or provision of this Act
is held invalid or unconstitutional, no other part, section or provision thereof shall
be affected thereby.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, parts of laws, executive
orders, ordinances, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 2728

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Crime remains a major problem in our country. There have been numerous
incidents of robbery committed by groups or gangs. Under our Constitution, it is the
prime duty of the government is to serve and protect the people. However, in its
pursuit of curbing crimes, it has been the practice of the Philippine National Police to.
designate gangs or criminal groups after their hometown, region, or religious or
ethnic community. The examples of these gangs are the-notorious Waray Waray
and Ozamiz robbery gangs.

This practice of designating gangs after the hometown or region where the
suspected members belong is very discriminatory and cast a bad reputation on the
place or region as well as to the whole population there who are not members of the
gangs. The place becomes notorious to the detriment and prejudice of its residents
who are innocent.

This bill seeks to prohibit the Philippine National Police or any person from
designating gangs by their hometown, region, or religious or ethnic community.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this proposed legislation is
eamestly sought

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No_— 223
AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OR ANY PERSON FROM
DESIGNATING GANGS BY THEIR HOMETOWN, REGION OR RELIGIOUS OR
ETHNIC COMMUNITY

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. \tis hereby declared policy of the State
to protect the residents of community from the notoriety being cast to their place as a
result of designating gangs by their hometown or region by prohibiting the same.

Section 2. Prohibition on Designation of Gangs. The Philippine National
Police or any person shall not designate gangs by their hometown, region, or
religious or ethnic community or anything which would stain the reputation or
otherwise would cause prejudice or result to the detriment of the innocent members
of place, region or ethnic or religious community.

Section 3. Any person who would violate this Act shall suffer the penalty of
prision correccional.

Section 4. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act or any
part thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable
from the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City
Fifteenth Congress

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2399

Introduced by the Honorable ROMEO M. ACOP-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The many incidences of prisoners escaping the supposed custody of law
enforcement officials is a glaring example of how ineptitude and alleged monetary
incentives can combine into a potent force which will result into freedom for
detained prisoners facing justice.

‘As a disincentive therefore, a high penalty must be imposed on those jail
guards and other persons who permit a detained prisoner to escape the clutches of
the law. This will hopefully deter those who are charged with the custody of
detained prisoners, specially the high profile ones, from allowing their charges to
escape.

It is therefore earnestly requested that this measure be approved.

MEO M. ACO!


Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City
Fifteenth Congress

First Regular Session

2399

House Bill No.

Introduced by the Honorable ROMEO M. ACOP

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 223 OF ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE

SECTION 1. Article 223 of Act No. 3815, otherwise known as the Revised Penal
Code is further amended to read as follows:

“Art, 223. Conniving with or consenting to evasion. — Any public
officer who shall, BY CONSENT, CONNIVANCE OR BY NEGLIGENCE,
ALLOW the escape of a prisoner in his custody or charge, shall be
punished:

1. By prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods and
temporary special disqualification in its maximum period to perpetual
special disqualification, if the fugitive shall have been sentenced by
final judgment to any penalty.

2. By prision correccional in its minimum period and temporary
special disqualification, in case the fugitive shall not have been finally
convicted but only held as a detention prisoner for any crime or
Violation of law or municipal ordinance.

3. BY RECLUSION PERPETUA AND PERMANENT ABSOLUTE
DISQUALIFICATION, IF THE FUGITIVE WHO IS HELD AS A
DETENTION PRISONER HAS BEEN CHARGED FOR ANY CRIME
PENALIZED BY RECLUSION PERPETUA TO DEATH.”


4. IN ALL CASES, PUBLIC OFFICER OR OFFICERS INVOLVED
SHALL LOSE ALL BENEFITS DUE OR GRANTED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

SECTION. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen [15] days after its complete
publication in the OFFICIAL GAZETTE.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No__2838

Introduced by Representative Anthony RolandoT. Golez, Jr

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Parents still believes in the saying that their children is their future and to make
them to be, it is their promise that their children be in school at early age, be in a nursery
or in kindergarten. But due to financial constraints their promise to their children seems
fruitless.

Today we are fortunate enough to have Day Care Workers who have compassion
and dedication to teach and work with our children at an early age. They are the second
parents of our children who provide supplementary parental care to children from 0 to six
(6) years of age, while their parents are at work. They are willing to teach our children
even under a tree. But at most they teach in an unhealthy environment with very small
and poorly ventilated rooms. .

The day care workers do not receive any other compensation or remuneration of
whatever nature. They are all dependent on their monthly allowance which is not
commensurate to their services rendered in said work. But inspite of these facts they are
still faithful to their services and loyal to our children especially in the absence of their
mothers during working hours.

In view of the foregoing, it is therefore necessary to upgrade their allowance
and extend hazard allowance for their sacrifices in doing their job religiously.

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No__2838

Introduced by Representative Anthony Rolando T. Golez, Jr

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MONTHLY ALLOWANCE AND PROVIDING A HAZARD
ALLOWANCE FOR THE DAY CARE WORKERS IN A BARANGAY AMENDING FOR
‘THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6072 KNOWN AS BARANGAY-LEVEL TOTAL.
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT

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

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No, 6972, paragraph (c) is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“Section 6. Funds for the Center, the Program and Day Care Workers.
Xx x xX

(c) Barangay day care workers in accredited day care centers shall
receive a monthly allowance of not less than [Five hundred pesos (P500.00)}
TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P2,000.00) AND A SPECIAL HAZARD
ALLOWANCE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) to
be charged to the annual appropriations of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development

x x Xx

SECTION 2. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act is found to be
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 3.Reapealing Clause ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders named
rules and regulation inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.


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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2043

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The City of Calamba, Province of Laguna is one of the known gateways of
industrialization in Region IV. Since its cityhood in 2001, Calamba has become noted
for benchmark development in all aspects of governance.

Among the much needed component of this development includes the local
justice system. At present the City of Calamba has five (5) Regional Trial Court
Branches. These trial courts serve not only the City but likewise the neighboring
towns which to a point cannot fully meet up with the cases the courts are supposed
to dispense for swift justice to be served.

As they say justice delayed is justice denied. This additional branch hopes to
assure the people of the timely dispensation of justice in their cases.

The approval of this bill is most earnestly recommended.

JUSTI IRC SB. CHIPECO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2049

Introduced by HONORABLE JUSTIN MARC SB. CHIPECO

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE CITY
OF CALAMBA, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14,
PARAGRAPH (E), OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

it_enacted by the Senate and the H f_R Philippines _in

SECTION 1. Section 14, Paragraph (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129,
otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as amended by RA No.
7154 is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 14. REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS

(e) [Ninety-seven] NINETY-EIGHT Regional Trial Judges shall be
commissioned for the Fourth Judicial Region. There shall be

XXX
[Seventeen] EIGHTEEN branches with seats thereat of Laguna and
the City of San Pablo, with seats at Bifian, San Pedro, Sta. Cruz, San Pablo City,
Siniloan and Calamba;
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SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately include in the Court's
program, the operationalization of an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court for
the Province of Laguna to be stationed at the City of Calamba, the funding of which
shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2756

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

June 19, 1861 marked the day of birth of the greatest hero of the Philippines. He
was called a “many splendored” genius. He was richly dowered by God with superb
intellectual, moral and physical qualities. Truly he ranks with the world's geniuses. He was an
anthropologist, botanist, businessman, cartographer, entomologist, ethnologist, farmer,
folklorist, geographer, grammarian, historian, horticulturist, humorist, lexicographer, linguist,
musician, novelist, painter, physician, poet, philologist, philosopher, polemist, psychologist,
satirist, sculptor, sportsman, sociologist, surveyor, traveler and zoologist.

More than all these, he was a patriot, hero and martyr. He was called the First
Filipino. Unlike many geniuses, he consecrated his God-given talents and even sacrificed his
own life for the redemption and welfare of the Filipino people. Verily, a man of his heroism
and versatility appears but once in the history of any nation.

The Philippines has been blessed with a man who willingly sacrificed and gave
up his life for his undying love for his motherland.

This bill seeks to appropriately give the due honor and recognition for this hero
extra ordinaire-- Our National Hero by declaring the day of his birth June 19, a National
Holiday, a non-working public holiday throughout the Philippines. It is only proper, and it is
about time that the country bestows this great man with deference and honor by marking the
day of his birth as National Holiday, to be called “THE NATIONAL HERO'S DAY”.

The country owes so much to this man, we can only repay him so little with this
token of reverence on his special day.

The approval of this bill is therefore most earnestly recommended.

JUSTIN vide. CHIPECO
VY


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 2756

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE NINETEEN OF EVERY YEAR A NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO BE KNOWN AS “THE NATIONAL HERO'S DAY” IN HONOR
OF THE BIRTH OF OUR NATIONAL HERO DR. JOSE P. RIZAL

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

SECTION 1. June Nineteen of every year is hereby declared a non-working
public holiday throughout the country to be known as “THE NATIONAL HERO'S DAY”.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Bills, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
irst Regular Session

2717

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable MA. ANGELICA M. AMANTE-MATBA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The mining industry is admittedly an indispensable component of growth, both globally and
locally, for it stirs the desirable economic ferment to translate to utmost usefulness God's mineral gifts
to material wealth. As a consequence, it activates to commendable productivity even idle lands to
insure health as component in the creation of wealth to uplift the living condition of the poor to be
productive members of society.

While mining activities, if not conducted properly, can cause environmental destruction, it is
best to devolve the authority to issue mining permits for small and large scale operations to the
provincial government units within their respective jurisdictional territory for they have the proximity to
effect quick response, affinity to be so concerned, and knowledge to know what is best for their
constituents in their respective territories in the spirit of good fathers of the family. Furthermore, as
further insurance, the guidelines of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources must be observed to ensure that only those persons and entities
that are qualified under standards set forth by the government are allowed to operate. Thus, any
activity which contravenes the guidelines can be immediately addressed by the provincial government
unit concerned.

Under the proposed measure, the share of the National Government in the taxes generated
from mining will not be affected since only the power to issue permit for mining operations will be
devolved to the provincial government units.

To activate the countryside in economic activity which is badly needed by our country, early
approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__2'71'7

Introduced by Honorable MA. ANGELICA M. AMANTE-MATBA.

AN ACT

AUTHORIZING PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO ISSUE BOTH SMALL AND LARGE SCALE MINING
PERMITS FOR MINING OPERATIONS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION SUBJECT TO
THE GUIDELINES OF THE MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT.
AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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

SECTION 1. This Act authorizes provincial government units to issue both small and large scale
mining permits for mining operations within their respective territorial jurisdiction in accordance with
the guidelines of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. ~ All acts, laws, decrees, executive orders or provisions thereof,
and the rules and regulations thereof which are contrary or inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2998
HOUSE BILL NO.

Authored by HON. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

NAT"

Election offenses have long been a reality in Philippine politics. In fact,
our people have witnessed massive incidents of election violations in the
past which have eroded our people’s confidence in the sanctity of our
election process. This bills seeks to give more teeth to our existing law by
increasing the penalties as provided for under Section 48 of Republic Act
8189. This should help deter deceitful individuals from committing election
fraud.

In order to address the upsurge of election related offenses as well as
to regain our people’s faith in the election process, approval of this bill is
strongly recommended.

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

cs

Authored by HON. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

AN ACT

AMENDING SECTION 58 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8189 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE VOTERS REGISTARTION ACT OF 1996” BY
INCREASING THE PENALTY PROVIDED AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Article 46 of Republic Act 8189 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“Section 46. Penalties. Any person found guilty of any
election offense under this Act shall be punished with imprisonment of nor
less the SIX (6) [one (1) years but not mote that TWELVE (12) [six (6) years
and shall not be subject to probation. In addition, the guilty party shall be
sentenced to suffer disqualification to hold public office and deprivation of
the right of suffrage. If he is a foreigner, he shall be deported after the
prison term has been served. Any political party found guilty shall be
sentenced to pay a fine not less than FIVE (5) [one (1)] hundred thousand
Pesos (P500,000.00) [P100,000.00)] but not more than ONE MILLION [Five
Hundred Thousand} pesos (P1,000,000.00) [P500,000.00].”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and
regulations, executive or administrative orders and other presidential
issuance inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed amended, or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect after fifteen

(15) days following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. and
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
9857
House Bill No,_ 289%

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 20, Article Il of the Constitution states that the State recognizes
the indispensable role of the private sector, encourages private enterprise, and
provides incentives to needed investments.

‘Swine production in the Philippines consists of 70 percent backyard-
raising and 30 percent in commercial operations. Unfortunately, hog raisers are
now buying animal feeds such as corn and soya at increasing prices. Soya
‘supply has run scarce, forcing its prices up, after the United States and the
European Union decided to develop it for biofuel. Feeds account for 65-70
percent of the industry's cost, which has gone up to P80 a kilo from P69 early
this year. Further, hog raisers could not cope with the expenses of renovating
the pens, building sprinkling systems, and improving the ventilation to prevent
heat stroke and diseases among the hogs caused by the intense heat.

Hog raisers are torn between two painful options: halting swine
production, which could further lead to higher prices, or increasing prices
outright, which could force households to consume less pork.

Given the problems in the hog-raising industry, the government should
come in. The government must intervene by providing good breeds and
cheaper and more readily available com feeds. Or it can come up with
alternative feeds. Countries such as China, the US and parts of the EU are
subsidizing hog raisers there to increase production. But in the Philippines, hog
raisers are imposed high taxes and strictly regulated by several government
agencies.

This bill seeks to impose zero tariff on feed ingredients and farm
equipment used by local hog raisers.

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

TY

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

RUFUS B. R( IGUEZ


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No,_ 239.7

AN ACT
IMPOSING ZERO TARIFF ON FARM INPUTS USED BY LOCAL HOG
RAISERS.

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. ~ \t is the declared policy of the state
to sustain hog production in the country.

Section 2. Zero Tariff on Farm Inputs used by Local Hog Raisers.-
All farm inputs, such as, but not limited to, farm ingredients and farm
equipment, used by local hog raisers shall not be subjected to any tariff.

Section 3. Separability Clause. ~ Should any provision of this Act or
any part thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are
separable from the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its complete 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 ano. 2745

Introduced by Representative EMIL L. ONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare every Lunar New Year a regular holiday throughout the
Philippines.

In view of the close Filipino-Chinese relations it is but proper to declare it as a regular
holiday. Said holiday is also being observed by our Asian neighboring countries. They even
celebrate it for a week so they can be with their families during this very important occasion. AS
a nation where more than twenty five percent (25%) of the population having a Chinese
bloodline, passage of this law is the most convenient way of thanking them for their
contribution in our history.

Immediate passage of this bill is therefore earnestly sought.

EMILL.
Representative, 2” district
Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2745

Introduced by Representative EMIL L. ONG

AN ACT
DECLARING EVERY LUNAR YEAR A REGULAR HOLIDAY
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Every Lunar New year is hereby declared as a regular holiday throughout
the entire Philippines.

SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations and other issuance
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. 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.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No,_2732

EXPLANATORY NOTE

About 60 ethnic minority groups in the Philippines exist and still practice their
traditional customs. Each group differs from each other according to how their ethnic
roots were preserved. They are located in most areas of central and northern Luzon,
Mindoro, Palawan, westem Mindanao and Sulu Islands. Not being subdued to any
colonial rule, they were able to preserve their ethnic practices freely. Most of them
have their own dialects and ethnic writing different from what ordinary Filipino use.
Because of their almost inaccessible locations, the government has designated
several agencies to help them adapt to the present way of life. Livelihood trainings
and other forms of education were conducted to enhance their living conditions

Further, in order for the members of the ethnic minority groups to be fully
integrated into the society, they must be given priority in the recruitment to Armed
Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.

In view thereof, immediate approval of this Bill is sought.

Md:

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

RUFUS B. Ri pricueZ


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION ]

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No., 2732

AN ACT
GIVING PRIORITY TO MEMBERS OF ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS IN THE
RECRUITMENT TO ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is hereby declared policy of the State
to fully integrate members of the ethnic minority groups into the society.

Section 2. Recruitment of Members of Ethnic Minority Groups to Armed
Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. — Members of
ethnic minority groups shall be given priority in the recruitment of members of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.

Section 3. Rules and Regulations. The Department of National Defense
and the Department of Interior and Local Govemment shall issue rules and
regulations to implement this Act. Said rules shall be published in at least two (2)
national newspapers of general circulation.

Section 4. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act or any part
thereof be declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from
the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 2202

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘One of the amendments perceived to be necessary to strengthen the system
established by P.D. No. 1508 of amicably setting disputes at the barangay level concerns the
institution of safeguards against prescription of actions which may occur if conciliation is
resorted to by the parties

This bill responds to this need by specifically providing that the filing of case with the
Punong Barangay interrupts the running of the prescriptive period under the Civil Code and
amending Article 1155 therefore to that effect. The suspension, however, should not extend
to more than 60 days to prevent the possibility of undue delay that the suspension might
entail,

In the interest of encouraging serious recourse to the system of amicably setting
disputes at the barangay level, the passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

aw
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO II
Representative
1" District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 2202

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

AN ACT
PROMOTING BARANGAY JUSTICE BY AMENDING ARTICLE ELEVEN HUNDRED
FIFTY-FIVE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIX,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION |. Article 1155 of the Civil Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“ART. 1155. The prescription of actions is interrupted when they are filed
before the court, when there is a written extrajudicial demand by the creditors, [and] when
there is any written acknowledgement of the debt by the debtor, OR WHEN THEY ARE
BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARANGAY OR THE LUPON NG
TAGAPAMAYAPA UNDER THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE.

IF BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARANGAY OR THE LUPON NG
TAGAPAMAY APA, THE PRESCRIPTION OF ACTION IS SUSPENDED ONLY FOR A
PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) DAYS TO BE RECKONED FROM THE DATE OF SAID
REFERRAL.

SEC 2, This Act shall be without prejudice to the pertinent provisions of the Revised

Katarungang Pambarangay Law as provided for in Sections 399 - 422, Chapter VII, Title 1,
Book III of Republic Act No. 7160.

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

Approved,