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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1721

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the vital Sagbayan ~ Danao Road into a national road as
a support infrastructure to a strategic tourism destination envisioned by the Aquino
administration

The road leads to the historic town of Danao, Bohol where the multi-million pesos
eaming tourism destination ~ Extreme Adventure Tourism Danao (E.A.T.) Park ~ is
located.

‘The 21.704-kilometer road is partly asphalted, concreted and well maintained
gravel soil stabbed artery. It is the shortest route to Danao for tourist and visitors coming.
from Cebu, Dumaguete, Siquijor and Dipolog through the port of Tagbilaran and from
Manila through the Tagbilaran Airport. Thus, it is a major artery to Danao whose B.A.T.
Danao Park eamed for the 4" class town about P32 million in 2010.

‘The Australian Agency for Intemational Development (AUSAID) and the
provincial government of Bohol jointly funded the improvement of Junction (LIR)
Mahayag — Danao Road in order to qualify it for conversion into a national road under
the AUSAID’s provincial maintenance facility.

The adventure park will soon put up a 1.5 kilometer zipline, reportedly the longest
in Asia, to be funded by the LGU and the Priority Development Assistance Fund of the
author.

Approval of this bill is earnestly urged by the House of Representatives.

ERIC‘ ‘OTLE C. AUMENTADO
2™ District, Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1721

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAGABAYAN - DANAO ROAD INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

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

‘Section 1. The Sagbayan — Danao Road is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, 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

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Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology,
arts, culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to
provide a system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high
school, That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that
the highest budgetary priority shall be given to education, As such, it is the mandate of the
Department of Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to
every Filipino regardiess of age, gender and ability, That is why almost every year, the annual
appropriations for the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-
all development and progress of our nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this
Representation is filing this bill for the creation of National High School in Barangay
Bangkal, City of Malolos, in the 1" District of Bulacan to be known as the Cong. Teodulo C.
Natividad National High School.

MA. VICTORIA SY- =,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

1827

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO-

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BANGKAL,
CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS CONG.
‘TEODULO C, NATIVIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THERFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the 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 Bangkal, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Cong. Teodulo
CC. Natividad National High School.

SEC 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program, the operationalization of the Cong. Teodulo C. Natividad National
High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
‘Appropriations Act.

SEC. . Implementation. ‘The Secretary of the Education shall issue such 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.

Approved.
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No,__ 1442

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to upgrade the Tablon Health Center in Barangay Tablon,
Cagayan de Oro City into a twenty-five (25) bed capacity primary hospital and basic
emergency obstetric care (BEMOC) center.

Health has always been a primary concern in the Second District of Cagayan de
Oro City. This is due to the fact that the district lacks hospitals that can provide
adequate and effective medical attention. The people especially those belonging to the
lower bracket of society, a large segment of population in the Second District of
Cagayan de Oro City, suffer the most because of the lack of hospitals to service their
health care needs. This situation aggravates the sufferings of the patients because they
have to shoulder additional expenses for transportation to a nearby hospital.

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

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House BillNo.__ 1442

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

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE TABLON HEALTH CENTER IN BARANGAY TABLON, CAGAYAN
DE ORO CITY INTO A TWENTY-FIVE BED CAPACITY PRIMARY HOSPITAL AND
BASIC EMERGENCY OBSTETRIC CARE (BEMOC) CENTER AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Tablon Health Center in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro
City is hereby upgraded into a twenty-five (25) bed capacity primary hospital and basic
emergency obstetric care (BEMOC) center under the direct supervision of the Northern
Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) and the Department of Health (DOH), Region 10.

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

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the current appropriations for the Department of Health. Thereafter, such
amount as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1773

Introduced by Hon. Joseph F. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the renaming of Talugtug National High School Annex as
Alejandro E. Judan Memorial High School in honor of the kindness and generosity
of the late Alejandro E. Judan who donated the school site at Barangay Saverona,
Talugtug, Nueva Ecija and initiated deeper sense of aspiration in uplifting the
welfare of the youth in the barangay.

The renaming is at the initiative of the surviving heirs of Alberto G. Bautista
as contained in Resolution No. 2, series of 2013 of the Sangguniang Barangay of
Brgy. Saverona and endorsed in Resolution No. 15, series of 2013 of the
Sangguniang Bayan of Talugtug, Nueva Ecija.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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JOSEPH F. VIOLAGO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1773

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Joseph F. Violago

AN ACT
RENAMING TALUGTUG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX IN
BARANGAY SAVERONA, TALUGTUG, NUEVA ECIJA TO
ALEJANDRO E. JUDAN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. This Act seeks to rename the existing Talugtug National
High School Annex in Barangay Saverona, Talugtug, Nueva Ecija to Alejandro E.
Judan Memorial High School

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
08 JUL.2013
Republic of the Philippines ECPM
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH Congress
1® Regular Session

1152

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable JC Rahman A. Nava, MD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare May 22 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the
Province of Guimaras.

Before the approval of the Local Government Code of 1991, Guimaras Island was a
sub-province of Iloilo. It has been known for its sweet mangoes, cashew nuts, copra, coffee
and other fruit bearing trees. The province is also a popular tourist destination because of its
beautiful coastline and clean beaches. The economic development of the island encouraged
the local officials and the people to work hard for its separation from the province of Iloilo
and its conversion to an independent province.

It was May 22, 1992 when Guimaras island became a province by virtue of Republic
Act No. 7160. Thus, to give the people of Guimaras a chance to commemorate the
significance of the occasion, it is deemed proper that the said date be declared a special
nonworking holiday in the province.

Approval of this bill is therefore highly recommended.

JC RAHMAN A. NAVA, MD


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH Congress
1" Regular Session
152
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable JC Rahman A. Nava, MD

AN ACT DECLARING MAY 22” OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING

HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS TO COMMEMORATE ITS
ANNIVERSARY

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

Section 1. May 22 of every year is hereby declared as a special nonworking holiday in
the province of Guimaras to commemorate its anniversary as a province.

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

Approved.
08 JUL 2013

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ver 4
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Yeap
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1158

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mangrove trees play an important role in marine and estuarine areas
especially because they are one of the few species of trees that can thrive in
salty water. Considered to have an ecosystem of its own, it is the home and
breeding ground not just of marine organisms but also of other animals and
plants.

Coastlines all over the world are having serious problems due to
climate change. The mangrove ecosystem can help mitigate the harmful
effects of climate change because it serves as an effective buffer between the
land and the sea. It defends the land by being engulfed by the sea due to the
rising level of seawater. It protects shorelines from damaging erosions. It
also stabilizes coasts and river banks and filters pollutants of seawater.

In other parts of the world, people have utilized mangrove trees as a
renewable resource. Harvested for durable, water-resistant wood, mangroves
have been used in building houses, boats, pilings, and furniture. The wood of
the black mangrove has also been utilized in the production of charcoal.
Tannins and other dyes are extracted from mangrove bark. Leaves have been
used in tea, medicine, livestock feed, and as a substitute for tobacco.

Majority of the towns in the province of Catanduanes has a coastal
area. In order to save its marine diversity which is fast diminishing, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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CESAR V. SARMIENTO



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

56
House Bill No,_2-158

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION
OF APPROXIMATELY NINETY FOUR (94) HECTARES OF MANGROVE
AREAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VIRAC, PROVINCE OF
CATANDUANES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Mangrove areas in the municipality of Virac, Province of
Catanduanes, covering approximately ninety four (94) hectares shall be
rehabilitated under the supervision of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) through the Local Provincial/Community
Environment and Natural Resources Office (P/CENRO).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the DENR under the General
Appropriations Act. Therefore, such sum as may be necessary for the
maintenance, protection and preservation of the areas covered shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

; SECTION 3. This Act will take effect upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1430

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill requires local government units with more than 500,000 inhabitants to make use
of up-to-date technologies in the preparation of their Disaster Preparedness Plans. This measure

was previously filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago in the 15® Congress, Passage of this

Bill is camestly sought now in the 16% Congress.

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HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northem Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 143 9

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT IN RELATION TO THE DISASTER PREP AREDNESS PLANS
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

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

SECTION 1. Coverage. As used in this Act, the term local government unit (LGU) shall cover
only those which have at least Five Hundred Thousand (500,000.00) inhabitants, as certified by
the National Statistics Office (NSO).

SECTION 2, Disaster Preparedness Plan. In the preparation of the LGU's Disaster Preparedness
Plan, up-to-date industry standard or the best technology available, including computer models,
to develop evacuation time estimates, shall be used to complete such plan,

SECTION 3, Revision, In the event that a LGU has already developed a Disaster Preparedness
Plan, such plan shall be revised to come into compliance with Section 2 of this Act.

SECTION 4, Repealing Clause. - All laws, deerees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly,

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared to be
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
shail continue to be in full force and effect

SECTION 6, Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) day's following its
pUblication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
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RECEIVED

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS &
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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,_1432
Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the
Government Procurement Act, by withdrawing from its application and coverage
all references to the local government units

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

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

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

(

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

MAXIMO B. <a JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

1432

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

House Bill No.,

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

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

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

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

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. In case any provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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H.B. No.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for a conversion of the DEL CARMEN — MALBUG provincial road
into a national road.

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

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

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

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

Hence, approval on this bill is urgently sought.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.B.No.__1660

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

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE DEL CARMEN - MALBUG
PROVINCIAL ROAD, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL,
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Del Carmen ~ Malbug Provincial Road, Province of Masbate is
hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 18 54

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Circumferential Road in Iloilo City, presently classified as
a local city road, into a national road,

‘The part of the road within the city limits of Hoilo City extends to a total length of 5900
lineal meters. Its length spans form the Municipality of Zarraga to the Arevalo District of Iloilo
City, ‘The road was designed to address the demand of the increasing traffic within the Metro
Iloilo area, The Circumferential Road reduces traffic congestion in the City of Lloilo by removing
unnecessary traffic from the busy roads within the commercial areas of the city. The road
provides an alternate route for motorists going to and from the adjacent municipalities of the city,
allowing them to take a route which does not have to pass through the congested roads of Iloilo
City, The proper maintenance and periodic improvement of this road is therefore necessary in
order to prevent severe traffic within the City of Iloilo.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of thiill

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1854

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN ILOILO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Circumferential Road in Iloilo City is hereby converted into a national
road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. ‘The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance 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 its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 1860

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert CAINGIN-TICUD ROAD in Iloilo City, presently classified
asa local city road, into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 691 lineal meters and is located at the La Paz. District of
Iloilo City, A new bridge was also constructed along the section of the road. Caingin-Ticud Road
connects two national roads: the Hloilo Dumangas Coastal Road and the Lapaz-La Granja Road.

‘The conversion of this road into a national highway will definitely benefit the people of
Hoilo City, especially the countless of commuters and vehicle drivers who use this busy and

strategically located road on a daily basis. Converting the road into a national road will help
hasten the economic development of the areas along this major thoroughfyre.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of thif bifl.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1860

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING CAINGIN-TICUD ROAD IN LA PAZ DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, Caingin-Ticud Road in La Paz District, lloilo City is hereby converted into
a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance 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 its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1799

Introduced by Rep. Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill provides for the construction of a bridge with access road to link up the
municipalities of Talibon and Bien Unido in the Province of Bohol. The two strategic
towns are separated by the navigable Ipil River.

The construction to be named Pres. Garcia Bridge — in honor of the most
illustrious Boholano who became the fourth President of the Republic and first President
of the 1971 Constitutional Convention — will shorten the route from Bien Unido, a former
component of Talibon, to its mother town which is now the center of commerce and
industry, education and health services in the area.

Apart from being the hometown of the late Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Talibon hosts
a port of entry with fast crafts and RORO vessels to Cebu and Northern Mindanao, the
Garcia Provincial Memorial Hospital, the BIT International College, Blessed Trinity
College, and the leading commercial establishments bannered by Alturas mall in the
area. The bridge will also strengthen the tourism destinations in Talibon and Bien Unido
towns as well as increase the commercial intercourse between the two municipalities
and neighboring towns.

The distance presently from Bien Unido and Talibon town via Trinidad is about
20 kilometers but with the bridge, it will be reduced to about 5 kilometers. Consequently,
the travel time will be reduced and the economy of scale in bringing goods and people
between the two municipalities will be viable and will enhance the towns’ economic
development.

Wherefore, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1733

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE LINKING THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF TALIBON AND BIEN UNIDO IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL TO.
BE NAMED AS PRES. GARCIA BRIDGE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Rep. Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

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 Pres. Garcia Bridge with
access road construction across Ipil River to link up the municipalities of Talibon and
Bien Unido in the Province of Bohol.

Section 2. Appropriation -The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
include in the Department's program the construction, said bridge, the funding of which
shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. __1142

Introduced by: HON. HERNAN G. BIRON, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 10 OF EVERY YEAR AS NON-WORKING DAY
IN THE CITY OF PASSI, PROVINCE OF ILOILO
TO COMMEMORATE THE ANNUAL FIESTA
CELEBRATION OF THE CITY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare February 10 of every year as non-working day in the component
City of Passi, Province of Iloilo to commemorate its annual community fiesta celebration.

‘As a component city, Passi City has been fast booming to become an economically and
socially developed local government unit in the province of Hoilo. Consistent with the Filipino
culture of celebrating town fiestas, the City has lined up activities every 10" of February for
Passinhons to enjoy.

2 of the Sangguniang Panlunsod of the Passi City,
bill be enacted into law.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2011-
this representation earnestly requests that

NAN G. BIRON, JR.
/ 4" District, Hoilo



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1142

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. HERNAN G. BIRON, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 10 OF EVERY YEAR AS NON-WORKING DAY
IN THE CITY OF PASSI, PROVINCE OF ILOILO
TO COMMEMORATE THE ANNUAL FIE
CELEBRATION OF THE CITY

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

TION 1. February 10 of ever
si, Province of Iloilo to commemorate

a non-working day in
annual community fiesta celebration,

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

First Regular Session

1716

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Poctoy in Surigao City, Province of Surigao del Norte
is a barangay in the city's Western front, separated from the city
proper by hilly terrain, rice paddies and forested expanse. High
school students of this barangay converged in Mat-i National High
School-Poctoy High School Annex with full enthusiasm to finish their
secondary education. Year by year, the enrollees’ number increases
and the Mat-i National High School-Poctoy High School Annex had
difficulty in serving these young boys and girls with quality education
due fo its limited funding from the City government.

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

Approval of this Bill, is strongly recommended.



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

First Regular Session

House sill No._ 1716

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAT-I NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-POCTOY HIGH
SCHOOL ANNEX IN BARANGAY POCTOY, SURIGAO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS WILFREDO D. RAFOLS
MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of a National High School — The Mat-i
National High School-Mabini High School Annex in Barangay Poctoy,
Surigao City, is hereby converted to national high school to be known

as Wilfredo D. Rafols Memorial National High School.

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

Rafols Memorial National High School.


SEC. 3. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Wilfredo D. Rafols Memorial National High
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the
current year's appropriation of the Mat-i National High School-Mabini
High School Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual

General Appropriations Act.

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

purpose of this Act.

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

after its publication in the Official Gazette.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1745

Introduced by Honorable Damian Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the date of March 31 as official non-
working national holiday to commemorate the first religious rites of the
Christian faith given the fact that the Philippines is a country whose
population is mostly Catholic/Christians.

The passage of this bill will be a confirmation that the State should
recognize the significance of March 31 as an important date for its
religious belief considering that the first mass of the aforementioned faith
was held on March 31, 1521 at Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte.

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



Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila
Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

nouse BituNo.__1745

Introduced by Honorable Damian Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 31 AS A NATIONAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN
COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST MASS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN
LIMASAWA ISLAND

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. Given the Fact that the Philippines is a
‘country whose population is mostly Catholic/Christians, the State should recognize
the significance of March 31 as an important date for its religious belief considering
that the first religious rites of the aforementioned faith was held on March 31, 1521.

SECTION 2. It is hereby being declared that the date March 31 is a non-
working national holiday which shall be known as the First Mass day.

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

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

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

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 1321

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ithas often been said that our men and women who have devoted their years working for
the government are perceived as heroes despite receiving meager salaries. Yet, as they leave the
government service, nothing seems to await them.

This bill therefore, aims to give these heroes the recognition they highly deserve, by
promoting them a grade higher at the time of their retirement; an assurance that as they end their
services working for the government, they will be rewarded accordingly.

This automatic promotion system is an enshrined policy in the military. Hence, there will
be no compelling reason as to why the system should not likewise extend to the civil service.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1321

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

AN ACT.
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Automatic Promotion. - All government officials and employees who are
eligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion equivalent to One
Grade Level Higher than his/her position at the time of retirement. For this purpose, the
adjusted Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used as the basis for the computation of
his/her retirement.

SECTION 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of
and Management and the Government Service Insurance System shall formulate
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

Effetivily. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval

\CTION 3.

Approved,
Re

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Republic of the Philippines }
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse pit No.__1855_

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Hechanova Street to General Luna Street in Iloilo City,
presently classified as a local city road, into a national road.

‘The road spans a total length of 1,215 lineal meters and is located at the La Paz, District
of lloilo City. It connects two national roads: the Hoilo Capiz. Road (Old Route) ~ La Paz Section
and the Iloilo-Antique Road. The road serves as a busy route of vehicles coming from La Paz
District en route to the Molo District area, passing through the City Proper District fronting the
Hoilo Provincial Capitol.

‘The road’s conversion to a national road is necessary in order to ensure its proper
maintenance and periodic improvement. The development of the road will also increase the
vitality of commerce in Iloilo City and ease traffic in congested areas.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this Mi


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__1855

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING HECHANOVA STREET TO GENERAL LUNA STREET IN LA
PAZ DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS:
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Hechanova Street to General Luna Street in La Paz District, Hoilo City is
hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works
and Highways.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's
program the improvement, repair and maintenance 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 its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16™ Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

1839 . ey
HOUSE BILL NO. INDEX

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare July 4 of every year a special non-working
holiday in the province of Lanao del Sur to commemorate its foundation day.

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 2228, the old Lanao was divided into two
provinces- Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. Marawi City remained the
capital of Lanao del Sur while Iligan City became the capital of Lanao del
Norte. Lanao del Sur was officially chartered on July 4, 1959.

Therefore, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP, ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG
1* District, Lanao del Sur



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16™ Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. 1838

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M, A. ADIONG

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 4 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR TO
COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDATION DAY

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

SECTION 1. July 4 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the
province of Lanao del Sur to commemorate its foundation day.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

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

House BillNo__ 1621

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5431 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways as substitute
House Bill No. 6153 under Committee Report No. 1899, dated March 31,
2009. It was approved on 2™ reading on May 6, 2009 and 3" reading on May
20, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not
acted upon

This bill seeks to convert A. Velez St. to Macasandig-Indahag-
Taguanao Cagayan de Oro City Road from a city road to a national road.

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

With the improvement of the A. Velez St. to Macasandig-Indahag-
Taguanao Cagayan de Oro City Road, its potentials for commercial and
industrial development would be realized. Further, with its conversion into a
national road, it would receive the much needed funding and assistance it
deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFUS B. RO! jUEZ

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

RECE'VED, 2
23 JULTONS


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 1621

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. TO MACASANDIG - INDAHAG -—
TAGUANAO ROAD, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The A. Velez St. to Macasandig ~ Indahag ~ Taguanao
Road, Cagayan de Oro City is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
08 JUL 2013
Republic of the Philippines Cow Fy
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a Phepeae
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo,___1211

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Major Dizon is an important thoroughfare linking Quezon City to the rest of Rizal
and Marikina City, It is bounded by two major roads, namely : Katipunan Avenue and
Marcos Highway in both ends. The said street is likewise considered reliable
passageway for residents of the city, as well as, visiting tourists and other traffic when
travelling in and around Marikina, Quezon City, Pasig and Rizal.

At present, notwithstanding the many uses of Major Dizon Street, and the
convenience it provides to the people; the repair, maintenance and improvement of
Major Dizon Street remains with the local government. Thus, converting Major Dizon
Street into a national highway, under the protection and supervision of the Department
of Public Works and Highways is urgently needed for the benefit of numerous motorists
and traffic as described above.

In view thereof, early approval of this bill is hereby sought.

(loc TO
JARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative, 1* District
City of Marikina


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 1211

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEQDORO

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF MAJOR DIZON STREET IN BARANGAY
INDUSTRIAL VALLEY COMPLEX, MARIKINA CITY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Major Dizaon Street in Barangay Industrial Valley Complex,
Marikina City is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to cover the improvement , repairs, and
maintenance of said road as envisioned in the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the funds of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) not
thereby appropriated under the current General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter,
such sums as may be necessary for the improvement, repair and maintenance of this
National Road shall be included in the annual budget of the DPWH.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Brit no, 1246

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Second District of Sorsogon is composed of nine (9) municipalities, three
(3) of which ~ Barcelona, Gubat and Pto, Diaz - are relatively near Sorsogon City
where the only Land Transportation Office in the province is located. The remaining
six (6) towns - Bulusan, Bulan, Irosin, Juban, Sta. Magdalena and Matnog are very
far from the city. In other words, my constituents in the six (6) towns who need to
transact with the Land Transportation Office always find it very difficult to travel
just for the purpose. The travel expenses and time alone are already unduly
onerous for them, what more of the registration fees and other allied expenses they
have to defray.

The creation of a land transportation satellite office in Irosin, which is the
adjacent town of Bulusan, Bulan, Juban and Sta, Magdalena, will facilitate all
vehicular dealings for the residents of these nearby towns and Matnog. It will also
substantially cut travel time and expenses. Finally, it will unburden the office in
Sorsogon City which is currently servicing the entire province.

For these reasons, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

RAMOS, JR.
nd District, Sorsogon *


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1246

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN IROSIN, SORSOGON
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the
Department of Transportation and Communications, a satellite office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Irosin, Sorsogon to be known as
the Irosin Land Transportation Satellite Office.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall
immediately include in the Department's programs the operationalization of the LTO
Satellite Office in Irosin, Sorsogon, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,