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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

6523

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ALAN “ALDU" R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed bill seeks the turnover of the Samal Islands circumferential roads and all TRIP
roads under the Department of Tourism- Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (DOT- TRIP) to the
National Government under the Department of Public Works and Highways.

The construction of the circumferential tourism road in the Island Garden City of Samal has
boosted its potential as a tourist site and contributed economic development by providing access to
the employment, health and education services.

Maintaining these roads in excellent condition are one of the concerns of the local
government of Samal Islands. Keeping the roads in good working conditions are critical since it is one
of the most important asset of the Island. Further, inadequate road maintenance leads not only to a
higher cost but also the possibility of road accidents.

The national government has the higher capacity in terms of maintenance and road
component facilities than the local government. Hence, we want the national government to take
charge in the preservation, repair, restoration and maintenance of roads to sustain its good working
condition for convenient and economic use.

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

HON. ALAN "ALD" R. DUJALL
Representative
2nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

6523

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE SAMAL ISLAND CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD AND ALL TRIP ROADS
UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM — TOURISM ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM TO THE
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS:

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

SECTION 1. The control, maintenance and restoration of the Samal Island circumferential
roads and all the TRIP roads under the Department of Tourism- Tourism Road Infrastructure Program
(DOT- TRIP) is hereby transferred to the national government under the Department of Public Works
and Highways.

SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. - If any provisions of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional,
the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, memoranda or
circulars inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
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House Bill No, _ 6613
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first emerged in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in
December 2019. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a
pandemic. As of 11 March 2020, over 126,000 cases have been confirmed in more than 110
countries and territories, with major outbreaks in mainland China, Italy, South Korea, and
Iran. More than 4,600 have died from the disease and 67,000 have recovered.

In the Philippines, the first case of COVID-19, confirmed on January 30, 2020, was a
38-year old woman who arrived from Wuhan. Two days later, the Philippines recorded the
first death outside China. As of March 11, 2020, there are already 49 confirmed cases of
COVID-19 with hundreds of possible cases where people are being investigated or are
under quarantine.

Aside from the health implications, COVID-19 has also affected business and jobs.

Philippine Airlirles (PAL) has laid off 300 workers as part of a business restructuring
plan to manage losses sustained from travel restrictions to coronavirus-stricken destinations.
Atleast another 300 workers lost their jobs since February as a result of COVID-19 affecting
the tourism sector. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has also stated that
66 firms either temporarily closed down or implemented flexible arrangements for workers,
mostly in Central Luzon and three other regions known for tourism sites. Further, said 47
companies and/or factories with 4,416 workers had implemented flexible work
arrangements, including shorter hours, reduced working days or carrying out forced leaves.
DOLE also stated that the job losses in the tourism sector due to COVID-19 may be between
30,000 and 60,000 if the outbreak extended until June

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested

RUFYS B. RODI


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
6613

House Bill No.

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF THREE BILLION PESOS TO FUND AN
EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
EMPLOYMENT TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THE EMPLOYMENT
SECTOR

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Labor and Employment is hereby mandated to formulate
and implement an Emergency Employment Program for those employees laid-off from work
because of COVID-19.

SECTION 2. The amount of Three Billion Pesos (Php 3,000,000,000) is hereby appropriated
to the Department of Labor and Employment to fund said Emergency Employment Program
for those employees laid-off from work because of COVID-19.

SECTION 3. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in English or
Filipino in the official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,
whichever comes first.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ay)

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘The purpose of education is to provide an individual with knowledge, skills, competence
and desirable qualities of behavior to render him fit for the duties of life.

Education is so important that it now has been enshrined in the Constitution mandating
the state not only to make education accessible to all but to promote the right of all citizens to
quality education.

‘This bill secks to convert the Pinaglabanan High School into the Pinaglabanan National
High School with the end in view of promoting quality education as envisioned by the Constitution
as the Municipality of Goa does not have sufficient funds to support the needs of the school and
its students. Due to this situation, the school and its students are currently suffering from lack of
facilities, materials and qualified faculty. ‘There is an urgent need, therefore to pass the burden to
the national government if only to pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of
citizens to quality education.

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

ARNULY BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA
Representative
Fourth District, Camarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6484
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PINAGLABANAN HIGH SCHOOL, MUNICIPALITY OF
GOA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS THE PINAGLABANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School - ‘The Pinaglabanan High
School in the Municipality of Goa, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby converted into a national
high school to be known as the Pinaglabanan National High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities — All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the Pinaglabanan High School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the
Pinaglabanan National High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations ~ ‘The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the Pinaglabanan
National High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s
appropriation of the Pinaglabanan High School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Jmplementation - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity- "This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS <
2nd Regular Session SUE

House Bill No. 8989

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated
school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education.

This bill seeks to convert Kiwas Elementary School into an integrated school in

Barangay Tadiangan, Municipality of Tuba, Province of Benguet, which shall be

known as the Kiwas Integrated School. This shall provide and promote uninterrupted
education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.

The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is

envisioned to serve not only the children resi

ing in the area but also those from
adjacent and nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance

rates in these areas.

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

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ERIC GO YAP

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2nd Regular Session

House Bill No. 6989

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING KIWAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TADIANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF TUBA, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS KIWAS INTEGRATED SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Kiwas Elementary School in Barangay Tadiangan,
Municipality of Tuba, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated
school to be known as Kiwas Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Kiwas Elementary
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Kiwas Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Kiwas Integrated School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. 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. 5. 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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1” RECEIVED

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8539

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO ‘TONYPET’ T. ALBANO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of the Gov. Faustino N. Dy, Sr. Memorial
Hospital (GFNDMH) from one hundred (100) to three (300) beds.

Gov. Faustino N. Dy, Sr. Memorial Hospital (GFNDMH) was created by virtue of an act
of the Philippine Assembly in 1939 and has been in existence for eighty (80) years. It is the only
public health facility in the locality that offers departmentalized system of clinical care and
management on the prevalent diseases and provides different forms of treatment and surgical
procedures. It also offers complete package of services due to women, newborn and children in
the Pre-Post-Natal Units.

At present, it is classified as level I Referral Hospital as per the Department of Health
(DOH). It has an authorized bed capacity of one hundred (100) but it is actually implementing and
utilizing two hundred (200) beds as a result of upsurge of patients seeking consultation and medical
attention. Since 2015, it has been admitting patients beyond its authorized bed capacity. In 2018
and 2019, it implemented a bed capacity of two hundred fifty-five (255) and two hundred ninety-
six (296) respectively.

In order to accommodate more patients and to provide timely medical treatment not just
in the Province of Isabela but also to adjacent provinces, there is a need to increase the bed capacity
of Gov. Faustino N. Dy, Sr. Memorial Hospital (GFNDMH) to three hundred (300) beds.

In view of the foregoing, immediate 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

HOUSE BILL NO. G539

Introduced by Representative ANTONIO ‘TONYPET’ T. ALBANO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF GOV. FAUSTINO N. DY, SR MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL FROM ONE HUNDRED (100) TO THREE HUNDRED (300) BEDS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. The authorized bed capacity of Gov. Faustino N. Dy, Sr. Memorial Hospital
(GFNDMH) in the City of Hagan, Isabela is hereby upgraded from one hundred (100) to three
hundred (300) beds. The increase in bed capacity shall be implemented immediately upon approval
of this Act

Section 2. The professional health care services, medical personnel and maintenance, and other
operating expenses shall likewise be increased pursuant Section 1 of this Act. The Department of
Budget and Management and the Department of Health shall determine the additional plantilla
positions to be created pursuant to this Act.

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL nof 260

Introduced by Rep. Diego “Nonoy” C. Ty

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to rename the Lobog Bridge in the Municipality of
Plaridel, Province of Misamis Occidental as Alfonso Burlat Apdujan Bridge, as favorably
endorsed by Resolution No. 22-2012 of the Sangguniang Bayan of Plaridel, Misamis
Occidental approved on February 27, 2012 and Resolution No. 347-12 of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental approved on October 1, 2012, respectively.

The late Alfonso Burlat Apdujan was a settler in Barrio Panalsalan, Plaridel in the
1800s where he became an efficacious tradesman. His success has later on gained the
respect and love of the townspeople who then elected him as el presidente, a position
equivalent to our present-day town mayor. As such, Apdujan would go to Cagayan de
Misamis, known at present as Cagayan de Oro City, which served as the provincial capital
of the undivided Misamis Province that used to cover the areas of Camiguin, Bukidnon,
Lanao, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental and the northern part
of Cotabato to report on the affairs of the local government and the life of his constituents
in Plaridel. However, on February 22, 1913, while Apdujan was coming back home on
horseback from official business in Cagayan de Misamis, a plank of the wooden Lobog
Bridge got dislodged causing the horse and its rider to plunge into the murky water.
Regrettably, this incidence had led to Apdujan’s untimely death while on duty.

To rename Lobog Bridge after Alfonso Burlat Apdujan is a way of honoring one of
the earlier public servants of the present-day Municipality of Plaridel. This proposed
change of name also purports to introduce the historical value of the bridge and shall
serve as an important educational tool for the generations to come for them to remember
a public servant who lost his life while in service to the people of the town.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is egrne



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no, 8260

Introduced by Rep. Diego “Nonoy” C. Ty

AN ACT
RENAMING THE LOBOG BRIDGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PLARIDEL, PROVINCE
OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL AS ALFONSO BURLAT APDUJAN BRIDGE

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

SEC. 1. In honor of one of the illustrious sons of Misamis Occidental, the Lobog
Bridge in the Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Misamis Occidental is hereby renamed
as Alfonso Burlat Apdujan Bridge.

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

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. eck:

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Panaon Island in Southern Leyte is strategically located along the
Maharlika Highway. But in spite of this fact, only half of the island is
starting to be developed. The other half remains in an economic
stagnation thereby keeping its residents within the poverty threshold.
The construction the circumferential road will certainly improve the

economic status of the other half of Panaon Island.

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

earnestly sought.
Zia
RO! G. MERCADO


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8085

Introduced by Representative Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PANAON ISLAND
CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. In alignment with the existing coastal road in Panaon Island, Southern Leyte, there
shall be constructed a road to be known as the Panaon Island Circumferential Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking and completing the
feasibility study and detailed engineering for this project and other activities related thereto shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, the Secretary of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall include in the Departments program the construction of
the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual GAA.

SECTION 3. The DPWH shall immediately cause the planning/programming and

implementation of the Construction of Panaon Island Circumferential Road. The maintenance of the
said road shall be included in the annual maintenance program of the DPWH.

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. epes

Introduced by ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay Tuguis in the
Municipality of Odiongan to Barangay Tugdan in the Municipality of Alcantara, all within the
Province of Romblon, into a national road.

Once converted into a national road, it will facilitate faster and efficient transportation of
basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It shall likewise promote livelihood
opportunities, encourage competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic
and social living conditions, not just for the people living along such roads, but to the whole
province of Romblon as a whole.

This local road if converted to national road, will be an addition to our existing national
roads that will be funded and maintained by the national government, thus, the provincial
government will be spared from spending funds for its maintenance, repair and improvements
and thereby saving said local funds which in turn can be used to address some other concerns of
the province.

In line with and in support to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Build, Build, Build

policy, and devising measures for a safe, convenient and shortened travel time in Romblon
island, passage and approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

a ee

ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
6584
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY
TUGUIS, MUNICIPALITY OF ODIONGAN TO BARANGAY TUGDAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF ALCANTARA, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF
ROMBLON, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

1 Section 1. The road stretching from Barangay Tuguis, Municipality of Odiongan to
2 Barangay Tugdan, Municipality of Alcantara, all in the Province of Romblon, is hereby converted
3 and declared a national road.

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

z Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
8 — Gazette or ina newspaper of general circulation.

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

@ RECEIVED

DATE: JUN 09 220
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HOUS

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

House Bill No. 6986

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated

school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education.

This bill seeks to convert Gumatdang Elementary School into an integrated
school in Barangay Gumatdang, Municipality of Itogon, Province of Benguet, which
shall be known as the Gumatdang Integrated School. This shall provide and promote
uninterrupted education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.

The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is
envisioned to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from
adjacent and nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance

rates in these areas.

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

Sea

ERIC GO YAP


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2n4 Regular Session

House Bill No. 6986

——

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

ee

AN ACT
CONVERTING GUMATDANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
GUMATDANG, MUNICIPALITY OF ITOGON, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO
AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS GUMATDANG INTEGRATED
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Gumatdang Elementary School in Barangay Gumatdang,
Municipality of Itogon, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated
school to be known as Gumatdang Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Gumatdang
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Gumatdang
Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Gumatdang Integrated School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. 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. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
| Republic of the Philippines
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

| HOUSE BILL NO—§] 77
| ie

Introduced by Representative JO! ‘EDA

AN ACT

APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWO BILLION AND SIXTY MILLION PESOS (P
2,060,000,000.00) AS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET TO ADDRESS THE RISKS OF

| THE 2019-NCOV TO PUBLIC HEALTH

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

SECTION 1. Supplemental Appropriations. ~The sum of Two Billion and Sixty
Million Pesos (P 2,060,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the National
Treasury of the Philippines not otherwise appropriated, as additional funding and budgetary
requirements for the FY 2020 Budget.

SEC. 2. Funding and Budgetary Requirements for Disease Control and Prevention. ~
‘The amount appropriated herein shall be used for the following:
a. PUIs at Nine Hundred Forty-five Pesos (P 945,000.00);
b. Health Care Workers at Nine Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (P
9,430,000.00);
c. As well as PPE’s for Health Care Workers at Two Billion and Twenty-Five Million
pesos (P 2,025,000,000.00);
d. DOH cost estimates for 40 repatriates at Four Million and Five Hundred Twenty-
‘Two Thousand Pesos (P 4,522,000.00);
e. Additional man hour service such as sick leave, hazard pay, night shift differential,
overtime pay, and additional health care contractual workers or job orders at
nnty Million Pesos (P 20,000,000.00).

SEC. 3. Use and Release of Funds. ~ The amount appropriated shall be released by the
Department of Budget and Management to the Department of Health (DOH) in accordance
with budgeting, accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations. The DOH shall issue the
guidelines necessary for the proper procurement of these items.

SEC. 4, Applicability of General and Special Provisions in the FY 2020 General
Appropriations Act. ~The amount herein appropriated shall be used for the purpose indicated
and subject to the relevant special and general provisions under Republic Act No. 11465 or the

FY 2020 General Appropriations Act (GAA).


SEC. 5. Availability of Appropriations. — The appropriations authorized in this Act shall

be available for release and obligation for the purpose specified from the date of the effectivity
of this Act until fully spent.

SEC. 6. Transparency Provisions. ~ The DOH shall ensure that the details of the fund
distribution are included as part of the information posted on their transparency seals

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. ~ If for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of
this Act shall be declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts of provisions hereof
which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6697

Introduced by: Hon. Shirlyn L. Bafias-Nograles

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN
THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CITY CHARTER
ANNIVERSARY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On June 15, 1968, Republic Act 5412 or the “Charter of the City of General Santos”
took effect, converting the Municipality of General Santos in the Province of South
Cotabato into the independent City of General Santos.

RA 5412 is one of the most important pieces of Filipino legislation in the history of the
City of General Santos. It recognized the common desire of the people of the City of
General Santos, or Generals, for a better life by pursuing progress through
perseverance — a vision passed down by the city’s visionary namesake, Paulino T.
Santos Sr., to us, the current generation.

Today, the highly-urbanized City of General Santos, home to more than half a million
people, is a leading agro-industrial hub in Region XiIl. It stands as one of the most
competitive cities in the country, ranking 8” in Mindanao in 2018, on its 50" year of
being,

The city charter undeniably ignited the community's “remarkable development by
leaps and bounds” and woke up “this once sleepy town known as Dadiangas’ into the
Boom City of the South.

As a city, it ought to commemorate that day of transformation to reflect on the decades
of dedication that made the City of General Santos into what it is today.

In view thereof, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

AB

SHIRLYN L. BANAS-NOGRALES
1* District, South Cotabato

~ RECEIVED ©
DATE: MAY_06 ate

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8697

Introduced by: Hon. Shirlyn L. Bafias-Nograles

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN
THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CITY CHARTER

ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. June 15 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
holiday in the City of General Santos in commemoration of its city charter anniversary.

SECTION 2. 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, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

6987

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Due to infrastructure barriers, some children are not able to continue with the
standard path for formal education. In many parts of the country, families residing in
remote barangays do not have access to educational institutions where they can
pursue learning. Supporting the conversion of elementary school into an integrated
school shall open an opportunity for children to access basic education.

This bill seeks to convert Tocmo Elementary School into an integrated school
in Barangay Loacan, Municipality of Itogon, Province of Benguet, which shall be
knownas the Tocmo Integrated School. This shall provide and promote uninterrupted
education to children, so they are encouraged to attend school.

The schools, which shall provide elementary and secondary education, is
envisioned to serve not only the children residing in the area but also those from
adjacent and nearby barangays. This shall also boost the enrollment and attendance

rates in these areas.

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

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ERIC GO YAP

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2! Regular Session

House Bill No. 6987

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING TOCMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LOACAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF ITOGON, PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TOCMO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Tocmo Elementary School in Barangay Loacan, Municipality
of Itogon, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into an integrated school to be
known as Tocmo Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Tocmo Elementary
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Tocmo Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Tocmo Integrated School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. 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. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED
Quezon City wre: FEB 1 2 2020
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 6282

Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representative
HON. RAMON V. GUICO IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the Paldit Elementary School in Brgy. Paldit, Sison, Pangasinan.

Barangay Paldit, with a population of 4,251 in 2019, is the most populous barangay in Sison,
Pangasinan, yet the barangay does not even have its own elementary school. In hopes of providing
accessible education to the children of the barangay, the establishment of an elementary school is
necessary. It is expected that more children will be able to participate in primary schooling due to better
accessibility.

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

Rep. Ranjon V. Guigo IIT.


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6282
House Bill No.

Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representative
HON. RAMON V. GUICO III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PALDIT, MUNICIPALITY
OF SISON, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE PALDIT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment. — There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department Education, an elementary school in Barangay Paldit, Municipality of Sison, Province of
Pangasinan to be known as the Paldit Elementary School.

Department of Education’s program the operationalization of the Paldit Elementary School the funding
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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5 SEC. 2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
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9 SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Secretary of Education shall issue such
10 rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

12 SEC. 4. Effectivity.—This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18™) CONGRESS \
First Regular Session \

6601

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Poblacion in the Municipality
of Kadingilan, Province of Bukidnon.

‘There is currently no national high school in the aforementioned area. Students in the
municipality either go to private schools or public schools in other municipalities. While others can
afford to do this, it is safe to say that it is not easy for them financially. In the same vein, children
from less fortunate families are left not attending school because of the added financial burden
imposed by private schools or the added financial strain to their already meager income brought
about by the added expense of fare in going to and from schools in other municipalities.

The concerned municipality has already expressed its commitment to comply with
whatever requirements that come with the establishment of a national high school. This bill will
surely serve a lot of our less-fortunate constituents especially children who have a basic right to
education as enunciated in our constitution. It is in the best interest of our Bukidnon youth that
a national high schoo! be established in Kadingilan, Bukidnon as well improve professional stability
to the teaching and non-teaching employees in the area.

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Let
us continue investing in our youth by providing them adequate state-sponsored facilities and
education.

The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18™) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 66 01

Introduced by Representative MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY POBLACION,
MUNICIPALITY OF KADINGILAN, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON TO BE KNOWN
AS POBLACION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of
Kadingilan, Province of Bukidnon to be known as Poblacion National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the approval of this
Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing
the provisions of this Act.

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,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
6308

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish branches of the Philippine Heart Center in Cebu for the Visayas
and in Cagayan de Oro City for Mindanao.

The Philippine Heart Center is a specialty hospital and research center with the most
modem facilities and state of the art equipment for heart and related diseases in the country.
It has gained the reputation as one of the best Congenital Heart Surgery Center not only in
the Philippines but in the ASEAN Region as well

At present, it is only located in Quezon City which means that patients from the Visayas and
from Mindanao have to travel all the way to Metro Manila just to be able to avail of the
services of this specialty hospital.

This is why there is a need to establish at least 2 more branches in Cebu for the Visayas and
in Cagayan de Oro City for Mindanao. This will ensure that quality and specialized medical
services will be available to patients in said regions

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFUS B. RODI EZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
5308

House Bill No.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING PHILIPPINE HEART CENTERS IN CEBU FOR VISAYAS AND IN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY FOR MINDANAO, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established two (2) branches of the Philippines Heart Center in
Cebu City for the Visayas and in Cagayan de Oro City for Mindanao subject to the provisions
of Presidential Decree No. 673.

SEC 2. The amount of One Billion Pesos (Php 1,000,000,000) is hereby appropriated for the
establishment of the two new hospitals in Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro City. Said fund
shall be used for the acquisition of land, construction of the hospital, purchase of hospital
equipment, furniture, fixtures, and for personnel services. Thereafter, the amount necessary
to ensure the continued operations and maintenance of the three Heart Centers of the
Philippines shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Board of Trustees and the Department of
Health shall formulate the implementing rules and regulations to cary out the
implementation of this Act.

SEC 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions hereof which are not affected thereby
‘shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or
portions thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
& RECEIVED 2

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS Hy
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES »
First Regular Session Poff

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
6811

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Last March 24, 2020, Republic Act 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act was
signed into law. Under said law, the President of the Republic of the Philippines was given
‘emergency powers to respond to the crisis brought about by the pandemic COVID-19.

The emergency power given was for only 3 months from the effectivity of the law.

Unfortunately, 2 months after the effectivity of the law, the end to the pandemic is not
yet in sight. There are still new OVID-19 positive cases being reported every day and the
‘country is not yet fully operating.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new strain
of coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in
Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

According to the DOH, as of May 21, there are already 13,434 COVID 19 positive
cases and a total of 846 deaths.

It is therefore clear that the pandemic will not be over by June 24, 2020. As such, we
Need to extend the effectivity of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act and give the President
additional time to address the pandemic.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }

First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No, 6811
AN ACT

AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 11469 OR “AN ACT DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
NATIONAL EMERGENCY ARISING FROM THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-
19) SITUATION AND A NATIONAL POLICY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR A
LIMITED PERIOD AND SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, TO EXERCISE POWERS
NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CARRY OUT THE DECLARED NATIONAL POLICY
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” BY EXTENDING ITS EFFECTIVITY FOR ANOTHER
THREE MONTHS:

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

SECTION. 1. Section 9 of Republic Act 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act’ is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect
immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general
circulation or in the Official Gazette and shall be in full
force and effect only for [three (3)] SIX (6) months, unless
extended by Congress: Provided, That the powers granted
under this Act may be withdrawn sooner by means of a
concurrent resolution of Congress or ended by Presidential
Proclamation.”

SEC 2. This Act shall take effect immediately after its publication in the Official Gazette or in
a newspaper of general circulation

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

6063
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fishing is a major source of livelihood in the Municipality of Saint Bernard,
Southern Leyte. A fish port is necessary for the fishing industry of the said place
to improve. Without a fish port, the fishing industry thereat will have difficulty in
the conduct of their trade.

To address this issue, the establishment of a fish port is deemed necessary.
The improvement of the fishing industry at the said place will also mean additional

revenue for the government.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

6053
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN THE OF MUNICIPALITY OF
SAINT BERNARD, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in the Municipality of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte,

SECTION 2. Within MIO (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel
on the management and operation of the fish port.


SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the establishment
of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The local
government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available revenue any amount deemed
appropriate for the operation of the fish port.

SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture
shall issue the rules and regulation on the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,