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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 5064

Introduced by Representative Sharon S. Garin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mr. Liang Xi Wu is a legal resident of the Republic of the Philippines. He has
expressed his bona fide intention to acquire Philippine Citizenship by virtue of
naturalization. He has stated his utmost desire to become a Filipino Citizen and has
proven that he has nothing but the best of intentions in migrating to the country.

Asa shareholder of several businesses in the country, he has greatly contributed
to the economy of our country. He employs hundreds of Filipinos in his businesses
and plans to employ more as soon as he acquires his Filipino Citizenship.

He is also an active member of several civic society organizations in the country.
He has also contributed his time and resources to several Philippine charitable
organizations including the Philippine Red Cross and different orphanages.

Mr. Liang Xi Wu merits consideration to have the privilege of becoming a
naturalized Filipino as he has continually shown his love for this country and its people.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
5064

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Sharon S. Garin

AN ACT
GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP TO LIANG X! WU

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

SECTION 1. Mr. LIANG XI WU is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all
the rights, privileges and prerogatives, as well as the duties and obligations
appurtenant thereto under the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines.

SEC. 2. After the taking by Mr. Liang Xi Wu of his Oath of Allegiance before an
officer duly authorized for this purpose, and the registration of the same with the
Bureau of Immigration, Mr. Liang Xi Wu shall enter upon the full enjoyment of his
Philippine citizenship.

SEC. 3. Upon registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of Immigration
‘shall forthwith issue Mr. Liang Xi Wu's Certificate of Naturalization.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon publication in at least two
(2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5412
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As a manifestation of support to this timely piece of legislation, this
representation respectfully refiles this bill, which has constantly been
receiving support from the past and present congress. The proposed
measure has been approved by the House on Third and Final Reading during
the 17" Congress.

This measure seeks to improve the quality of life by lowering the retirement
age to fifty six (56) in order to avail of the retirement benefits at an earlier
age. It is the hope of this representation to address unemployment and at
the same time, improve the productivity and morale of government

employees.

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

JOHN 1 'UL SERVO” C. NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Br no. _°412

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF
GOVERNMENT WORKERS FROM SIXTY (60) YEARS TO FIFTY SIX (56)
YEARS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 8291, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE
INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1997.”

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

SECTION 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act No. 8291, otherwise known as
“The Government Service Insurance System Act of 1997”, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

SEC. 13-A - Condition for Entitlement - A member who retires from
the service shall be entitled to the retirement benefits enumerated in
paragraph (a) of Section 13 hereof; Provided, That SUCH MEMBER:

"(1) he or she has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service;

“(2) he or she is at least fifty six (56) years of age at the time of
retirement, or at least fifty-five (55) years of age in the case of public
school teachers; and

“(3) he or she is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from
permanent and total disability.”

SEC. 2- All laws, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and
regulations or provisions thereof which are inconsistent with the provision of
this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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

APPROVED
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _9434_

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national science and mathematics high school which shall
be located in the Municipality of Iguig, Province of Cagayan.

The Constitution states in Article XIV that the state shall protect and promote the right
of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all. It also mandates the state to give priority to research
and development, invention, innovation, and their utilization; and to science and
technology education, training, and services.

At present, the Province has only Tuguegarao Science High School which only accepts
and serves students residing in the City. There is, therefore, a need to establish a
science and mathematics high school which will serve students in the entire province
of Cagayan.

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

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J }0JO” L. LARA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. S434

Introduced by HON. JOSEPH “JOJO” L. LARA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IGUIG, PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN TO BE KNOWN
(AS THE CAGAYAN NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national science and mathematics high school in
Municipality of Iguig, Cagayan to be known as the Cagayan National Science and
Mathematics High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Cagayan National Science and
Mathematics High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120)
days after its effectivity.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. Biz

Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the circumferential road in Pacijan Island,
Municipality of San Francisco, Province of Cebu, into a national road.

The proposed measure is similar to House Bill No. 4531, which was
previously filed in the Fifteenth Congress. It has been approved in the House of
Representatives for three readings per House Committee Report No. 02302.
Consequently, it has been transmitted to the Senate of the Philippines on
September 26, 2012. However, up to present the proposal has not materialized.

The Camotes Group of Islands is comprised of three major islands, one
minor islet and four municipalities. One of its municipalities is the Municipality of
San Francisco in Pacijan Island. Composed of fifteen barangays, the Municipality
of San Francisco is a third class municipality. It is home to 55, 180 residents as of
2015 census conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The conversion of the circumferential road in Pacijan Island into a national
road will gently stimulate and promote the economic development of the various


barangays traversed by the road network. It will likewise contribute to the
improvement of socio-economic endeavours and increase agricultural activity in
the island.

Further, the proposed national road will help promote tourism and ensure the
expeditious delivery of basic services to the people and other neighbouring islands.
It will also facilitate the movement of goods and services, and thus, stimulate
business and financial growth in the area.

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

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VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5756
House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

”AN ACT CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CAMOTES GROUP OF
ISLANDS, PROVINCE OF CEBU, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF”

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

SECTION 1. The circumferential road in the Municipality of San
Francisco, Camotes Group of Islands, Province of Cebu, is hereby converted into a
national road.

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


SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in a news paper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 9453

Introduced by
HON. WILTON “Tonton” T. KHO and HON. ELISA “Olga” T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With the increasing demand for services of the Land Transportation Office particularly
within the 3" district of Masbate, it is imperative to create a fully equipped district office readily
accessible to all constituents in order to ensure safety and compliance to various transportation
laws, rules and regulations.

The rationale for enacting this legislative measure is to ensure that the services of the
Land Transportation Office are readily available to the residents of the Municipality of
Cataingan and its neighboring towns within the 3“ district of Masbate. In addition, the
establishment of a district office in Cataingan will help alleviate the current load of the current
and lone LTO district office in the province of Masbate located in the city of Masbate.

In fine, this bill seeks to establish a district branch of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the 3" district of Masbate, particularly in the Municipality of Cataingan.

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

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HON. ELISA “Olga” T. KHO, M.D., FRCCP

Repifsentative Representative
3"iPistrict, Masbate 2™ District, Masbate



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5453

Introduced by
HON. WILTON “Tonton” T. KHO and HON. ELISA “Olga” T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CATAINGAN IN THE 3" DISTRICT
OF MASBATE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Section 1. There is hereby established a district branch of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) to be located in the Municipality of Cataingan, serving the 3rd district of Masbate
and its neighboring towns.

Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately include in
the DOTr’s program the operationalization of the LTO district office in the Municipality
of Cataingan , Province of Masbate, funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall formulate the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5110

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY VIRGINIA,
MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS
VIRGINIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Virginia, Municipality of
Laua-an in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the Virginia Elementary
School.

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay Virginia, but the school is
not able to cater to full primary education. Thus, school children still need to travel to
neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, “Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn, develop and allow them to be part of the
country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5110
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY VIRGINIA,
MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS
VIRGINIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Virginia, Municipality of Laua-an in

the Province of Antique to be known as Virginia Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Virginia Elementary School, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3948

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Paracelis National High School was established in January, 1978
and had its permanent location when Serapio Gawan, a native of Paracelis,
Mountain Province donated fourteen thousand square meters (14,000.00 sq.
m.) of his land at sitio Marat, Poblacion, Paracelis, Mountain Province
purposely for education.

Since it started, Paracelis National High School produced a number of
students who became professionals and productive members of the
community. At present, it has a population of six hundred thirty five (635)
students and continues to grow annually in terms of student population.

In recognition to Mr. Gawan’s generosity, altruism and his priceless
contribution to the education of the people of the eastern part of Mountain
Province particularly, Barlig, Natonin and Paracelis, it is but proper to change
the name of Paracelis National High School to Serapio Gawan National High
School. In addition, the renaming of the school will give it a sense of history
and significance.

In view of the foregoing, approval of the bill is e:

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MAXIMO, JR. Y.DALOG cS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5348
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF PARACELIS NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF PARACELIS,
PROVINCE OF MOUNTAIN PROVINCE.

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

Section 1. The name of Paracelis National High School in Barangay
Poblacion, Municipality of Paracelis, Province of Mountain Province is hereby
changed to Serapio Gawan National High School.

Section 2. The main campus of Serapio Gawan National High School
shall continue to remain in its present location in Barangay Poblacion,
Municipality of Paracelis, Province of Mountain Province.

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5576

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was previously filed by Representative Frederick F, Abueg as House
Bill (H.B.) No. 05131 in the 16 Congress and as H.B. No. 1787 during the 17"
Congress. Both bills were referred to the House Committee on Public Works and
Highways.

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

Barangay Bagong Sikat is one of the barangays in the municipality which is
located far from the town center. While some barangays in Narra have developed
modem urban structures, Barangay Bagong Sikat remains a rural area. The last record
of the barangay’s population is as of 2007, which accounts for 1,610 residents

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

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


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

CYRILLE onal ‘ABUEG-ZALDIVAR

Representative, 2" District of Palawan


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

Eighteenth Congress

First Regular Session
5

HOUSE BILLNo. _5°78

Introduced by Hon. Cyrille “Beng”

‘Abueg-Zaldivar

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TO BARANGAY BAGONG SIKAT CENTER, MUNICIPALITY OF
NARRA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road from the national highway to Barangay
Bagong Sikat Center, Municipality of Narra, Province of Palawan, is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 5012 _

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Yulo Drive in Loilo City, presently classified as a local city road,
into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 765.70 lineal meters and is located at the Arevalo District
of Hoilo City. Iloilo City’s famed restaurants and popular brant destinations such as
Breakthrough, Tatoy’s Manokan, Punta Villa and Eming’s Manu‘ d through Yulo
Drive. Furthermore, major areas frequented by the public such as the nae Supermart, Arevalo
Plaza and the Sto. Nifio Church are accessed by motorists using this road. The tourism sector of
Hoilo City will greatly benefit from the conversion of Yulo Drive into a national road.

I therefore highly recommend the passage of this legislative measure.

Julie 1m” L. Baronda
Representatiye, Lone District of Hoilo


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5012

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING YULO DRIVE IN AREVALO 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. Yulo Drive in Arevalo District, 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 5272 _

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

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AN ACT TO INSTITUTE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)-FRIENDLY
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IN CITIES AND URBAN CENTERS OF THE
COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Philippines as a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities, is duty bound to respect, protect and fulfill the rights of persons with disabilities to
accessible built environment, public transport and information and communication technology.

This bill seeks to establish a disability-inclusive transport mechanism and program to
ensure accessibility of the modern transportation to the people with disabilities (PWDs),

Mobility and transportation improvements for PWDs are key because transport gives them
access to jobs, schools, healthcare, markets and leisure.

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

*KUYA” JO: TONIO R. SY-ALVARADQ.
, Representative
/ First District of Bulacan



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5272

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT TO INSTIT! PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS)-FRIENDLY
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IN CITIES AND URBAN CENTERS OF THE
COUNTRY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to promote the rights of every individual, access to

“economic opportunities considering their conditions and needs

SECTION 2. Pursuant to this policy, there shall be established, under the Department of
‘Transportation, a transportation and mobility program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

“ SECTION 3. The initial amount of one hundred million pesos (Php 100,000,000.00) needed for

the implementation of this program shall be charged to the budget of the Department of
‘Transportation under the General Appropriation Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary

-for its continued implementation shall be included in the General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 4, Separability Clause, If, for any reason, any provision of this Act or the application
of such provision to any person, group, and circumstance is declared invalid or unconstitutional,
the remainder of this Act shall not be affected by such declaration

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. The provisions of this, as amended and all other laws, decrees,
executive order, rules and regulations, issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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SECTION 6. Effectivi his law shall take effect as soon as it is published in the Official
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. pied

Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the circumferential road in Ponson Island of the
Camotes Group of Islands, traversing the barangays of the Municipality of Pilar,
Province of Cebu, into a national road.

The proposed measure is similar to House Bill No. 4531, which was
previously filed in the Fifteenth Congress. It has been approved in the House of
Representatives for three readings per House Committee Report No. 02302.
Consequently, it has been transmitted to the Senate of the Philippines on
September 26, 2012. However, up to present the proposal has not materialized.

An improved road network plays an important role in the socio-economic
development of a locality. Investment in roads reduces the travel time of people
and makes the transport of products and services more efficient. The significant
influx of local and foreign tourists in the Camotes Group of Islands, particularly to
see and enjoy the Municipality of Pilar’s picturesque views, sugary-white beaches,
and pristine waters has contributed to the vibrant tourism industry in the area.
However, to sustain and further promote the tourism activities in the Municipality


of Pilar, the improvement and maintenance of the roads in the island must be done
regularly to address the need for increased mobility of people and goods.
converting the circumferential road into a national road will ensure sufficient
funding for its repair, expansion, and maintenance.

Aside from the boost that the tourism industry will get due to the improved
roads in the area, the conversion of circumferential road in Ponson Island into a
national road will also complement the efforts of the government to improve the
country’s road networks in order to provide the public with faster and easier access
to basic services.

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

a ser FRANCO D. FRASCO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. Sisd

Introduced by HON. VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

”AN ACT CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN PONSON
ISLAND OF THE CAMOTES GROUP OF ISLANDS, TRAVERSING THE
BARANGAYS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR, PROVINCE OF
CEBU, INTP A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR”

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

SECTION 1. The circumferential road in Ponson Island of the
Camotes Group of Islands, traversing the barangays of the Municipality of Pilar,
Province of Cebu, is converted into a national road.

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


improvement of the national road, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in a news paper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5601

Introduced by Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Globally, the value of exports of bamboo and bamboo products is estimated to be USS
12 billion. Locally, the reported value of exports of bamboo and bamboo products in 2014 was
USS 10 million. Bamboo production and processing has provided direct and indirect
employment to an estimated 190,000 people and these numbers can increase with the right
support system in place for the industry.

Bamboo has always been an important construction material in the rural areas, Its
versatility has found applications in many uses, from house construction, farm implements,
kitchen utensils, furniture to handicrafts. Bamboo is relatively cheap given its ubiquity and ready
availability in the rural areas.

With these developments and benefits to be realized, bamboo has been gaining popularity
worldwide. Thus there is a need to aggressively pursue the growing of bamboo for commercial
purposes by encouraging the establishment of more commercial bamboo plantations.

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

HON. DEOGRACIAS IR “DV” B. SAVELLANO-


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

hteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5601

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT

EARMARKING TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR) BUDGET FOR THE
ENHANCED NATIONAL GREENING PROGRAM (ENGP) TO BE USED TO FUND
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMERCIAL BAMBOO. PLANTATIONS.

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

SECTION 1. Commercial Bamboo Plantations shall be established in the idle lands of
the military reservations and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs); and ancestral domains and
those watersheds and land areas within the Laguna Lake Development Authority’s (LLDA’s)
jurisdiction as well as other lakes which are part of the Enhanced National Greening Program
(ENGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

SECTION 2. Twenty Percent (20%) of the DENR’s budget for the ENGP are earmarked
for the establishment of such commercial bamboo plantations. .

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5322

HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative ALYSSA SHEENA TAN

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DINAPIGUE, ISABELA ROAD GOING
TO DILASAG, AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The instant bill aims to convert the provincial road in Dinapigue, Isabela leading to
Dilasag, Aurora into a national road.

The development of the Dinapigue, Isabela road has been long sought so that it
may be passable for vehicles in all weather conditions. The slowly rotting wooden bridges
constructed on creeks and rivers pose a threat to the safety of travelers. Further, the high
slopes of narrow roads traversing the mountains are prone to causing accident resulting to
serious injury or worse.

The development of the road cannot be fully tackled by the local government in
light of its very limited financial capability. Hence, it is deemed advantageous in light of
the foregoing circumstances that the said provincial road be converted into a na
road, entrusting the Department of Public Works and Highways with the responsibi ides
of the proposed conversion.

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

Atty. Alyssa Sheena P. Tan, CPA
Representative, 4" District of Isabela


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
5322
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative ALYSSA SHEENA TAN

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DINAPIGUE, ISABELA ROAD GOING
TO DILASAG, AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road in Dinapigue, Isabela leading to Dilasag, Aurora 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 said road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5940
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The newly constructed Agas-Agas bridge in Sogod, Southern Leyte has
become a tourist attraction due to its spectacular appearance being one of the tallest
bridge in the Philippines today. A zipline has been constructed as an additional
amenity for tourism along the vicinity of the said bridge.

Due to this development, there is a need for the enhancement of the area to be
handled by the Department of Tourism to fully tap the tourism potential of the said
place.

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

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5948

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING SOGOD ZIPLINE ALONG THE VICINITY OF AGAS-
AGAS BRIDGE, MUNICIPALITY OF SOGOD, PROVINCE OF
SOUTHERN LEYTE AS A TOURIST SITE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sogod Zipline located in the vicinity of Agas-
Agas Bridge, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte is
declared a tourist site. As such, its development shall be prioritized by
the Department of Tourism (DOT) and other concerned agencies, and
shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the development of

tourist sites.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the
Department’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding of


which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act and
from internally generated funds of the DOT.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper in general

circulation.

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TME:
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Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 5984

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PULILAN IN THE FIRST

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF BULACAN,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill envisions the creation of TESDA Skills and Training and Accreditation Centers
in the municipality of Pulilan, Bulacan.

‘The creation of the TESDA Center in Pulilan will cater to its 19 barangays as well as the
neighboring barangays of Plaridel and Calumpit. This will directly benefit the morale of the
constituency in our district in general as well as its nearby municipalities by way of pos:
employment and livelihood opportunities meant to further improve their quality of life.

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

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO#)
Representative
frst District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5980

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND
ACCREDITATION CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PULILAN IN THE FIRST

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF BULACAN

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

Section 1. There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Pulilan,
Bulacan.

Section 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in
every year thereafter

Section 3. The Technical Education and skills Development Authority shall formulate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

Section 4. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be deemed
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof shall not be
affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, sutive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations, contrary to orthconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified-a€cordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity Clau: his Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5937

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cagnituan Falls in Maasin City, Province of Southern Leyte is a beautiful
ecotourism site. However, its luck of development has curtailed the tourism potential
of the place due to lack of funds for its development.

For the place to become a fully grown tourism destination, its needs to be
declared as an ecotourism site so that its development can be funded by national

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

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5937

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
DECLARING CAGNITUAL FALLS LOCATED IN MAASIN CITY,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Cagnituan Falls located in Maasin City,
Province of Southern Leyte is hereby declared an ecotourism zone. As
such, its development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism
(DOT) and other concerned agencies, and shall be subject to the rules and

regulations governing the development of ecotourism zones.

SECTION 2. Within one (1) year from the approval of this Act,
the DOT shall prepare a master plan for the Cagnituan Falls.

Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT
shall likewise promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the

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SECTION 3. The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the
Department’s program the implementation of this Act, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act and
from internally generated funds of the DOT.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper in general

circulation.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. _5639
Introduced by Hon. Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was previously filed by Representative Frederick F. Abueg as House
Bill (H.B.) No. 1844 during the 17% Congress. This bill was referred to the House
Committee on Public Works and Highways.

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

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

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

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


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

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CYRILLE sual its aasorvan

Representative, 2 District of Palawan


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILLNO. _5639

Introduced by Hon. Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar

ANACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD FROM BARANGAY RIO TUBA
TO BARANGAY BULILUYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BATARAZA, PROVINCE
OF PALAWAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road from Barangay Rio Tuba to Barangay
Buliluyan in the Municipality of Bataraza, Province of Palawan is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines ote OCT 01 2019

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5010

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

The road spans a total length of 283.80 lineal meters and is iocated at the Jaro District of
Hilo City. Dei Carmen Street is widely used by motorists and commuters in my Congressional
District to access several major shopping centers, such as Robinson’s Mall and SM Hypermarket.
Itis also used as an access route to the renowned Jaro Cathedral, Jaro Plaza and the Old Municipal
Building (National Museum). The road’s heavy traffic and importance to local tourism and the
local economy merit its conversion into a national road.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.

Julienne: ” L. Baronda
Representative, Lone District of Iloilo


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _5010

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING DEL CARMEN STREET IN JARO 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 I. Del Carmen Street in Jaro District, 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,
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Republic of the Philippines (|
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES “
Quezon Citv \e
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert FAJARDO STREET in Iloilo City, presently classified as a
local city road, into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 606.4 lineal meters and is located at the Jaro District of
Ibilo City. It connects the Hoilo-Capiz Road (Old Route) national road and a local road leading to
the Ioilo-Jaro Diversion Road. It serves as an alternate route of vehicles going from Jaro District
to Mandurriao District, allowing the road users to avoid passing through the busy Mandurriao-Jaro
national road. .

Fajardo Street crosses through the very busy commercial area of Jaro District in Iloilo City,
where several historical structures and tourist attractions are located. Its conversion into a national
road will definitely help boost commerce in its area and improve access to the historic tourist sites
in the Jaro District.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.

Juliengé “Jam” L. Baronda
Representative, Lone District of Hoilo



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5016
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

AN ACT CONVERTING FAJARDO STREET IN JARO 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. Fajardo Street in Jaro District, 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

hways shall include in

he 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,