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First Regular Session

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House Bill No. 5042
INTRODUCED BY: DEPUTY SPEAKER GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the Local Government Code of
1991, Section 469 (a) provides that "There shall be a Secretary to the
Sanggunian who shall be a career official with the rank and salary equal to a
head of department or office.” The Civil Service Commission, in Resolution No.
92-1111 dated 20 August 1992, interpreted this provision to mean that a
Secretary to the Sanggunian, whether of a municipality, city or province, is not a
department head but only occupies a position "equal to a head of depariment
or office.”

It is our belief, however. that the Secretary to the Sanggunian is the head
of the office of the Sanggunian, as a separate depariment of the local
government. The Vice Govemor or the Vice Mayor is the second highest-
ranking officer of the entire local goverment after the Govemor or Mayor, as
the case may be. To consider the Vice Governor or Vice Mayor as a
department head is tantamount to demoting him or her in rank and stature, as
he or she is assigned a salary grade higher than that given a local government
department head and is the acknowledged assistant chief executive of the
local government unit.

The relegation of the position of a Secretary to the Sanggunian to a level
other than that of a department head when all his or her qualifications, powers,
and functions relate to a department head lowers his or her morale as it
constitutes a virtual source of discrimination. This bill places the position of
Secretary to the Sangggunian to the level of a local government department
head.

OLYN F. GARCIA


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
House Bill No. 5042

INTRODUCED BY: DEPUTY SPEAKER GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, ALSO KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE, ON THE LEVEL OF THE POSITION OF SECRETARY TO THE
SANGGUNIAN

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the Local Government
Code, Book 3, Title V, Article 1. Section 469, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
“Section 469. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) There shall be
g secretary fo the Sanggunian who shall be a career official with
the rank and salary [equal to] of a head of department or office.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rules or regulations or
part thereof, contrary to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby
repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 5254

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

‘The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter's savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
‘entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

‘As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill ND254

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

AN ACT.
CONVERTING LACSON STREET FROM CORNER LIZARES - LACSON STREETS TO.
BACOLOD - SAN CARLOS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1, LACSON STREET FROM CORNER LIZARES - LACSON STREETS TO
BACOLOD - SAN CARLOS ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2, The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's Program the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED,

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO5290

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Ledesma road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tum generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need

In converting the 0.374 km-long and 6 m-wide Ledesma road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government
of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other locel
development programs. This will ensure that growth and develop



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5290

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE LEDESMA ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO 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 I. The Ledesma road connected to Rimando Ambiong road, in the City of
Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 9652

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Maasin City is the Capital City of Southern Leyte. Most national government
offices including the Provincial Capitol are located in Maasin City. It is therefor
expected that most of the national government transactions including those that
concerns the province are transacted thereat. A national government office that is

located outside of Maasin City could pose an inconvenience for the public who wants
to transact to it.

This case is true in the case of the Provincial Office of the Department of
Agrarian Reform. Transferring the said office in Maasin City will ease government
transaction for the public

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 5652

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE TRANSFER OF PROVINCIAL AGRARIAN REFORM OFFICE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SOGOD TO THE CITY OF MAASIN, SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. The Provincial Office of the Department of Agrarian Reform in Sogod,
Southern Leyte is hereby transferred to Maasin City, Southern Leyte.

SECTION 2. The Department of Agrarian Reform shall include in its annual budget
the funds necessary for the implementation of this Act..

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5778

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo Bataoil

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the 54 kilometer unclassified road located in
Mangatarem, Province of Pangasinan to Sta. Cruz, Province of Zambales as the
“Daang Kalikasan National Road”.

The 54 kilometer road located between Mangatarem, Pangasinan and Sta.
Cruz, Zambales has no specific name of its own. It is now undergoing construction
having been programmed by the DPWH for completion within five (5) years.

With the passage of this bill, the road will have an identity of its own, as the
"Daang Kalikasan National Road”. It has a strong potential of becoming a world class
ecotourism attraction that will benefit both provinces. The name itself will promote
Preservation, conservation and protection of environment, forest and wildlife with
complimentary projects of massive tree planting and other interventions in response to
climate change.

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

POLDO N. BATAOIL,



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

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 9778

Introduced by Honorable Leopoldo Bataoil

AN ACT
NAMING THE 54 KILOMETER ROAD LOCATED IN MANGATAREM,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO STA. CRUZ, PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES
AS THE "DAANG KALIKASAN NATIONAL ROAD"

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

SECTION 1. The 54 kilometer road located in Brgy. Mangatarem, Province
of Pangasinan to Sta. Cruz, Province of Zambales shall be known as the "Daang
Kalikasan National Road".

SEC. 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 9246

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

Contemporarily, the many complexities in family relations considering the existence of
illegitimate relationships brought about by de facto separation of couples, adultery, and other similar
circumstances are weakening the foundation of family life and relations. Come the demise of the
wayward spouse of relative, the remains usually becomes the subject of conflict between the legitimate
and illegitimate relatives, and among family members.

While our existing laws simply provide for the arrangement of the funeral or final rites of the
deceased to be based on the order of support as provided, there still remain unharmonious tug-of-war
claim over the corpses of the departed family members. Hence, there is a need to clarify and emphasize
the right to custody and possession of the cadaver in regard to the final rites or funeral. Such can be
afforded by law through amending Article 305 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.

As such, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill NoO 246

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
AMENDING TITLE X, FUNERALS, ARTICLE 305 OF REPUBLIC ACT. NO. 386, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 305 of Republic Act. No. 386, as amended, otherwise known as the Ci
Code of the Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Article 305. The duty and the right to make arrangements for the funeral of a relative and
the right to have the custody am ion _of the cadaver shall be in accordance with the ord
established for su ider Article 195 of Executive Order 209, as amended, otherwise known as

the Family Code of the Philippines. In case of descendants of the same degree, or of brothers and

sisters, the oldest shall be preferred. In case of ascendants, the paternal shall have a better right.”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force
and effect.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

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

APPROVED,

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BuLLNO, 9116

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes |

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Igay-Montalban Provincial Road in the City of San Jose del Monte is an
11.4 kilometer stretch to roadway starting from Barangay Sto. Cristo and traversing
through the four Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) of Barangays Kaybanban,
San Roque, Paradise III and San Isidro. At present, this roadway is being utilized in
the transportation of people and agricultural products and services coming from
these mountain barangays to the center of the City of San Jose del Monte via Quirino
Highway. It also serves as an alternative access to land transportation to and fro the
Municipality of Rodriguez in the Province of Rizal.

The proposed conversion will play a pivotal part in the realization of all local
governance initiatives that will push for the economic development of the SJDM City
by providing an alternative transportation network. Considering that the other
needs of the constituents must be responded to, funding from the national
government in the upgrading, improving and maintaining these roads would be a
great help in developing the said city and in encouraging economic activities to

flourish.

Along this line, the approval of this road conversion bill is earnestly sought.

13 IDA P, ROBES


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5116

[ Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes ‘|

AN ACT CONVERTING THE IGAY-MONTALBAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Igay-Montalban Provincial Road in the City of San Jose Del
Monte, Province of Bulacan, with a length of 11.4 kilometers, is hereby converted into
a national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the

Department's programs the improvement, repair and maintenance of said road, and

the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5740

HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a field office of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos in
the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

According to Section 13 of Republic Act No. 9997, otherwise known as the National
Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of 2009, the Commission is authorized to establish,
operate and maintain Field Offices and Sub-Offices whenever necessary, appropriate and
feasible.

It is therefore the primary objective of this bill to create a Field Office of the NCMF in
the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte to cater to the Muslim Filipinos in the Province of
Lanao del Norte. This is primarily due to the location of the nearest NCMF Field Office which is
located in Cagayan de Oro City. The members of the Muslim community in the Province of
Lanao del Norte will not be burdened of extra travel expenses to avail of the services of the
NCMF, particularly during the time of the Hajj.

On this premise, the prompt approval of this measure is highly recommended.

MOHA) [ALID Q. DIMAPORO.
I" District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

n
HOUSE BILL NO. 5740

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIELD OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MUSLIM
FILIPINOS TO BE LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBOD, LANAO DEL
NORTE 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 a field office of the National Commission on
Muslim Filipinos to be located in the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, pursuant Section
13 of Republic Act No. 9997 otherwise known as the National Commission on Muslim
Filipinos Act of 2009.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall
immediately include in the Commision’s program the implementation of this Act. The funding
therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5947

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Investment in education should be on top of the priorities of the government
because it plays a key role in human, social and economic development. Local,
national and international laws, covenants and agreements stress the importance of
education in addressing Poverty issues as well as in providing employment
opportunities, better health and participating in the political process. In fact, it is
said to be essential to the success of every one of the Seventeen Sustainable Goals.
Goal No. 4 specifically aims to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and
promote lifelong learning opportunities for all."

According to experts, there has been great achievement in education, after the
conclusion of the Millennium Development Goals which sought to achieve universal
primary education. Since the gains achieved must be protected, the new set of
development goals did not limit its target to primary education. Rather, it
encompasses secondary and tertiary education.

Relative thereto, the establishment of a secondary school in Barangay
Francisco Homes-Mulawin will supplement the existing elementary school catering
to at least three composite barangays: Fransciso-Home Guijo, Francisco Homes-
Narra and Francisco Homes- Yakal. ‘The four barangays have a total population of
approximately thirty thousand. As such, the establishment of this high school will
Pave way to our efforts to achieve inclusive and equitable quality education.

Premises considered, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 594 a

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
FRANCISCO HOMES-MULAWIN, CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE,
PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS MULAWIN NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPRORIATING 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 Francisco Homes-
Mulawin, City of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Mulawin
National High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Mulawin National 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.

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, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5605

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte has no institution that caters to
tertiary education. What it has right now is a national vocational high school. It has
been a dream of Pintuyan residents that their town will be able to have a school for
college students someday.

By integrating the existing national vocational high school into the Souther
Leyte State University (SLSU) system, it will be easier later on for SLSU to come up
with a college degree program that will cater to the needs of Pintuyan residents
through the SLSU-Pintuyan campus once this proposal will be passed into law.

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

AK.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO.


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5605

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
INTEGRATING THE PINTUYAN NATIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL INTO THE SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM

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

SEC. 1. The Pintuyan National Vocational High School
located in the Municipality of Pintuyan, Province of Southern Leyte is
hereby integrated into the Southern Leyte State University (SLSU)
system to be known as SLSU Pintuyan Campus

SEC. 2. The Commission on Higher Education is hereby
mandated to issue the necessary implementing rules and regulations to

implement the provisions of this Act.


SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this
Act shall be added to the appropriations of Southern Leyte State

University and the Commission on Higher Education as the case may be.
SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLt No. 2806

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Honor graduates earned their place in the academic sphere. Their reputation precedes
them. They possess arcane wisdom shared only by a few. Hard work is what propels
their brilliant ideas and their firm determination brings them to fruition. Recognitions and
plaques are mere tokens of their scholastic achievement. There should be more.

The government would do well to bankroll their post-graduate edusation, whict
next logical step for them to take. Their success rate is one hyfidred percent. U
track record of excellence guarantees their next level victories/ It would be in the bes
interest of the nation to fund their continuing education and 4uarantee their pursuit o

Every honor graduate, should thus be able to pursue graduate
does not take away from their domestic economy.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 0606

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO HONOR GRADUATES TO PURSUE GRADUATE
STUDIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Academic Premium on Honor
Graduates Act.”

‘SEC 2. There shall hereby be provided scholarship grants to honor graduates, as
follows:

Summa Cum Laude: 100 percent scholarship grant
Magna Cum Laude: 50 percent scholarship grant
Cum Laude: 30 percent scholarship grant

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged agai the 2017 appropriations of the Commission on Higher Education.
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO5013

Introduced by: I . JOSE ANTONIO R. §

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EXPLAN.

TORY NOTE

The road stretching from the Barangays of San Sebastian, San Nicolas,
Sto. Rosario, Mercado and San Jose in the Municipality of Hagonoy in the
Province of Bulacan is a vital road for vehicular transport that provides motorist
an alternative route to avoid the central business district. Its function is
essentially a national road since it caters to the same traffic as that of the
national road.

However, maintenance and improvement of the said road is currently
being shouldered by the local government and constitutes a significant drain to
the limited resources of the Municipality of Hagonoy. Converting it into a
national road will free the local government of some finances that could fund
the maintenance and improvement of vital roads.

In view of the foregoing,
sought.

Sage of this bill is hereby being eamestly

JOSE ANTONJO R. SY-ALVARADO


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRES! TIVES
Quezon City

17® Congress
First Regular Session

* 5013

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM THE BARANGAYS OF SAN
SEBASTIAN, SAN NICOLAS, STO. ROSARIO, MERCADO, AND SAN JOSE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF HAGONOY IN THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN 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 Road stretching from the Barangays of San Sebastian, San
Nicolas, Sto. Rosario, Mercado, and San Jose in the Municipality of Hagonoy in the Province
of Bulacan as described in the description under the succeeding section of this Act is hereby
converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The Technical description of the road is as follows:

Hagonoy-San Nicolas-Sto.Rosario Road

(Km 53.73 to 59,960)

Total Length 6.23 kms

Right of Way 15 murs

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highway

Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding

of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of General Circulation

Approved,
“

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

5100

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert Sto. Rosario Street, traversing from Gerry
Angeles Street to Mindanao Avenue Ext. in the Second District, City of
Valenzuela, into a national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been
established need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that
their purposes are fully served.

By converting Sto. Rosario Street into a national road, it would transfer
the responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through the
Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
more important projects and programs of the city management.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality
of life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city
government to re-allocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in
furtherance of the same.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

iC M. MARTINEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

4
HOUSE BILL NO. 5100

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING STO, ROSARIO STREET FROM GERRY ANGELES STREET TO
MINDANAO AVENUE EXT. IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF
VALENZUELA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Sto. Rosario Street traversing from Gerry Angeles Street to
Mindanao Avenue Ext. in the Second District, City of Valenzuela 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 Appropriation Act.

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 5291

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Upper Mabini road into a national road

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need s

In converting the 0.196 km-long and 6 m-wide Upper Mabini road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local goverment
of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local
development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated
merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city, The expected
increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators
among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to
the benefit of the national government.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5291

Introduced by Honorable Mark 0. Go _

AN ACT CONVERTING THE UPPER MABINI ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO
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 Upper Mabini road connecting Session road and General Luna road, in
the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Department's program the
improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 9158

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY‘NOTE

itis the duty of the state to provide basic health services whierever it
may be. To provide health services, there shall be a health facility that is
well funded due the expensive cost of providing health care.

‘The establishment of a regional hospital in the Province of Southern
Leyte to be funded by the national government could provide health
services not only in the province of Southern Leyte but also in the nearby
provinces who lacks the facilities of a regional hospital. The local
government of Southern Leyte lacks the resources to run a regional

hospital.

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

PAu

AVIOLA MERCADO



Car)sa

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

58
HOUSE BILL NO. zu

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
CREATING A REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be created a Regional Hospital in the Province of Southem
Leyte to be located in Maasin City, Southern Leyte.

For Purposes of this Act, the existing Southem Leyte Provincial Hospital may be
incorporated or merged into the newly created regional hospital together with its assets and
facilities.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health (DOH) shall maintain and operate the newly
created medical facility including the absorbed Southern Leyte Provincial Hospital if such is
the case. It shall also be the duty of the DOH to come up with the Implementing Rules and
Regulation (IRR) of this Act.


SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included
in the annual budget of the Department of Health (DOH) as part of the annual General
Appropriations Act (GAA).

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 9928

Introduced By:
REP. FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS IL
15" District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Socorro in Siargao Island has a population of
around 22,000 as of the 2015 census. Despite this, its residents are serviced by
only an infirmary with a bed capacity of ten (10), the Socorro District Hospital.

In 1992, Republic Act 7260 was approved. Said law increased the bed
capacity of the Socorro District Hospital from ten (10) to twenty-five (25). Said
law, however, was never fully implemented.

The Municipality is home to many natural attractions, including the
famous Sohoton Lagoons and now, a good number of tourists flock to the
area. There is therefore, an urgency to upgrade the Socorro District Hospital to
service the needs of both the residents and visitors of the islands.

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

FRANCISCO JOS#F. MATUGAS II


Tag
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _2929

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO JOSE F. MATUGAS II

AN ACT UPGRADING THE SOCORRO DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, SURIGAO DEL NORTE, INTO A LEVEL I
HOSPITAL, INCREASING ITS BED CAPACITY TO FIFTY (50), AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Socorro District Hospital located in the Municipality of
Socorro, Surigao del Norte is hereby upgraded into a Level I Hospital and its
authorized bed capacity for general services increased to fifty (50).

SEC. 2. The existing hospital facilities and professional health care services of
the Socorro District Hospital are hereby upgraded to conform with and be
commensurate to the increase in its bed capacity as provided in Section 1 hereof.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health, shall, in coordination with the
Department of Budget and Management and the Socorro District Hospital,
determine the additional staff plantilla positions to be created pursuant to this Act.

SEC. 4. The increase in bed capacity of the Socorro District Hospital to fifty
(60) beds shall be implemented for a period of not more than two (2) years from the
approval of this Act.


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SEC. 5. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the
Department's programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
Third Regular Session 4

House Bill Number 9185

Introduced by REP. FREDENIL H. CASTRO.

AN ACT
RELOCATING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE,
AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIGMA, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ TO THE MUNICIPALITY
OF DUMALAG, CAPIZ AND CONVERT SAID LTO EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A
REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The LTO Sigma Extension Office located at the Municipality of Sigma, Capiz was
originally located at the Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz. It caters to the farthest municipalities
of the 2nd District of Capiz and neighboring municipalities of the Province of Iloilo. It has
developed goodwill among vehicles and transportation owners because of its fast and
corruption free services. Because of this, beneficiaries in the municipalities of the 2 District
of Capiz and neighboring municipalities of Iloilo have reached out for the restoration of the
LTO Extension office in the Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz. Hence, its transfer back to its
original location in the Municipality of Dumalag, and as well as its conversion into a regular
LTO District Office is sought for. It’s conversion to a Regular LTO District Office is
necessitated so that it can serve more service beneficiaries, which is expected to be gow ing in
volume of registrants, transactions and work services henceforth.

In this light, the passage of this bill is imperative and earnestly

REDENIL H. CASTRO
Majority Leader


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
‘Third Regular Session

House Bill Number 9185

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Introduced by REP. FREDENIL H. CASTRO
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AN ACT
RELOCATING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE,
AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIGMA, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ TO THE MUNICIPALITY
OF DUMALAG, CAPIZ AND CONVERT SAID LTO EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A
REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The existing Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office located
at the Municipality of Sigma, Province of Capiz is hereby transferred to its original location at
the Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz;

SECTION 2. The said LTO Extension Office is hereby converted into a Regular LTO
District Office to be known as the LTO-Dumalag District Office.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately
include in the department's program, the operationalization of the LTO-Dumalag District
Office in the Province of Capiz, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current
year’s appropriation of the LTO-Sigma Extension Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for the continued operation of the LTO-Dumalag District Office shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations 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,
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Republic ofthe Pjlippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metres Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 9015

Introduced by Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to change the name of Banqueruan Bridge to Guillermo
Mendoza Bridge in the Municipality of Lubao, Province of Pampanga.

Traversing the Lubao-Sasmaun River, the Banqueruan Bridge connects
the municipalities of Lubao and Sasmuan both located in the Province of
Pampanga. The bridge provides easy access and convenience to motorists and
commuting students, residents, businessmen and commercial vehicles not only
from Pampanga but also from neighboring provinces.

Lately, there has been a great clamor from the people of Lubao and
Sasmuan to change the name of the Banqueruan Bridge to Guillermo Mendoza
Bridge to honor Guillermo Mendoza, one of the illustrious sons of the Province
of Pampanga.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is eamestly

sought.
G [A MACAPAGAL-ARROYO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatines
Quezon City, Meteo Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 9015

Introduced by Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BANQUERUAN BRIDGE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LUBAO, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA TO
GUILLERMO MENDOZA BRIDGE

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

SECTION 1. The name of Banqueruan Bridge in the Municipality of Lubao,
Province of Pampanga is hereby changed to Guillermo Mendoza Bridge.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 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

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 9157

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Due to the recent passage of Republic Act No. 11198 creating the
Second Legislative District in the Province of Southern Leyte, it is
therefore necessary that the infrastructure needs of the newly created
legislative district shall be addressed.

For this reason, the creation of a new District Engineering Office of
the Department of Public Works and Highways is really needed for it to
be given the right focus on the infrastructure projects of the second

legislative district.

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

Z ¢ Z, GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 9157

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Due to the recent passage of Republic Act No. 11198 creating the
Second Legislative District in the Province of Southern Leyte, it is
therefore necessary that the infrastructure needs of the newly created
legislative district shall be addressed.

For this reason, the creation of a new District Engineering Office of
the Department of Public Works and Highways is really needed for it to
be given the right focus on the infrastructure projects of the second

legislative district.

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

:. ZY GAVIOLA MERCADO
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED
pare 09 AUG 2016

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

2750

HOUSE BILL NO.,

Introduced by the Honorable Munir M. Arbison

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Ten (10) ~ Bed capacity Community Emergency Hospital in
the Municipality of Kalingalan Caluang, Province of Sulu:

Sulu is listed as among the top ten (10) among the most depressed provinces in the
Philippines. The Municipality of Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu, Is located in the interior area of
Mainlad Jolo. Motor vehicle driving becomes hazardous and dangerous especially in slippery
unpaved roads in interior rural areas. In emergency cases, the medical condition of sick
patients being transported to hospitals in nearby localities and the Provincial Hospital in the
Town of Jolo becomes serious because of bad roads and other related circumstances.

In compliance with the mandate of the state to protect and promote the right to health
of the citizens, it is necessary to establish a community emergency hospital in the Municipality
of Kalingalan Caluang,

Approval of this bill is highly recommended.



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._2 790

Introduced by the Honorable Munir M. Arbison

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TEN (10) - BED CAPACITY COMMUNITY
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALINGALAN CALUANG,
PROVINCE OF SULU, TO BE KNOWN AS THE KALINGALAN CALUANG
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Health, a ten (10)-bed capacity community emergency hospital in the
Municipality of Kalingalan Caluang, Province of Sulu, to be known as the Kalingalan
Caluang Community Emergency Hospital.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health, in consultation with and coordination
with the local government officials concerned, shall promulgate the rules and
regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount needed for the establishment of the hospital shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the enactment of
this Act into law; thereafter, funds essential for the maintenance and operation of the
hospital shall be provided with the provisions of the Local Government Code or the
applicable law at the time.

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