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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
QUEZON CITY

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7220

Introduced by: REP. FERDINAND L. HERNANDEZ

This bill seeks to convert the existing Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Licensing Center in the City of Koronadal, Province of South Cotatabato into a Regular
LTO District Office.

The performance record of the LTO Licensing Center in the City of Koronadal
shows that said office has had tremendous growth in terms of its revenue collections
and volume of transactions over the years of its operation. In 2017, the LTO Licensing
Center was able to generate PHP 14,231,327.00 in revenues which is a 29.05% increase
from the previous year.

Moreover, the current workforce of the LTO Licensing Center in the City of
Koronadal consists of only three (3) permanent personnel who were relegated from
various LTO district offices in the region and six (6) job order personnel. The creation
of plantilla positions in the proposed regular licensing center in the city will greatly
improve the morale of its workforce, thereby increasing their productivity.

Finally, the conversion of the present LTO Licensing Office to a regular
licensing center necessary entails the procurement of sufficient modern equipment
which would undoubtedly translate to a more reliable, convenient, and safe delivery
of services for the benefit of the huge number of clients the LTO Licensing Center is
catering.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
QUEZON CITY

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.?2 20

Introduced by: REP. FERDINAND L. HERNANDEZ

AN ACT CONVERTING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO)
LICENSING CENTER IN THE CITY OF KORONADAL, PROVINCE OF SOUTH
COTABATO INTO A REGULAR LICENSING CENTER TO BE KNOWN AS “LTO
LICENSING CENTER OF KORONADAL CITY” AND 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 Land Transportation Office (LTO) Licensing Center in the
City of Koronadal is hereby converted into a Regular Licensing Center to be known
as the “LTO Licensing Center of Koronadal City.”

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the
Department's programs the operationalization of a Regular LTO District Office in the
City of Koronadal, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current
year’s appropriation of the existing LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center. Thereafter,
such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation of the Regular LTO
District Office shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall issue such rules and

regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.


SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of 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 Representati
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7319

Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ

This bill seeks to convert the local road stretching from Barangay Magballo in the
City of Kabankalan in Negros Occidental to Barangay Pinggot in the Municipality of llog,
Negros Occidental.

Having been in service to various vehicles for quite some time, the said road is
now in a sad state of deterioration. The meager funds of the municipal governments of
Negros Occidental have been unable to provide for its continuous repair and
maintenance, necessitating its conversion into a national road. The conversion of the
Magballo-Pinggot local road into a national road will assure the allocation of annual
funding for the road's repair, maintenance and improvement.

The development of the highway network in the Philippines is one of the major
national programs being implemented by the government in order to support the overall
socioeconomic development of the country. Consonant thereto, the conversion of the
Magballo-Pinggot local road, stretching from the City of Kabankalan to the Municipality
of llog both in Negros Occidental, into a national road will allow agriculture, tourism,
trade and commerce to flow unhampered, creating an environment of vibrant economic
activity and contribute to the progressive development and poverty reduction efforts in
the Province of Negros Occidental and the nation.

In view of its vital importance, the early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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MBRCEDES K. ALVAREZ


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILLNo. 7319

Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE LOCAL ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY MAGBALLO IN
THE CITY OF KABANKALAN IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AND CONNECTING IT
WITH THE MUNICIPALITY OF ILOG, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in the
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The local road stretching from Barangay Magballo in the City of
Kabankalan in Negros Occidental and connecting it with Barangay Pinggot in the

Municipality of llog, Negros Occidental is hereby converted into a National Road.

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

funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7710

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

The Philippine Arena was inaugurated on July 21, 2014. It is a multi-purpose indoor
arena located at Ciudad de Victoria- 2 tourism enterprise zone in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines,
covering more than 100 hectares. With a seating capacity of up to 55,000, it became the world’s
largest indoor arena. It is considered as the world’s largest indoor arena and has been declared as
the largest mixed-use indoor arena by the Guinness Book of World Records according to the
webpage of the Philippine Arena.

Having already made a mark in history, there is no doubt that the Philippine Arena is the
only venue of choice when it comes to hosting biggest sporting events in the country.

This bill seeks to formally declare and recognize the Philippine Arena as the National
Sports Capital for major sporting events in the Philippines given its vast area and seating
capacity.

Hence, this proposal is submitted for consideration.

“KUYA” JOSE ANJONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 47
Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BLL No. 7710
Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
DECLARING THE PHILIPPINE ARENA OF IGLESIA NI CRISTO AS THE SPORTS
CAPITAL OF MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “THE NATIONAL SPORTS CAPITAL
ACT OF 2018”.

SECTION 2. The State shall formally declare and recognize the Philippine Arena as the
sports capital for major sporting events in the Philippines given its vast area and seating capacity
of up to 55,000 and covering a land area of 100 hectares, it became the world’s largest indoor
arena. It is considered as the world’s largest indoor arena and has been declared as the largest
mixed-use indoor arena by the Guinness Book of World Records.

SECTION 3. If any provision hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of
the law or provisions not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 4. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 5. This acjshall take effect upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7792

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Very rich with highly diversified marine life, Napantao in San
Francisco, Southern Leyte is already attracting international tourists and
fast becoming a favorite diving site. However, illegal fishing and
collection of corals are posing as danger to the natural environment of
Napantao.

Due to this concern, there is an urgent need to protect the
surrounding areas of Napantao to preserve its beauty as a diving site.
Otherwise, its status as a favored diving destination will slowly fade

away.

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

SAC.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7792

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF NAPANTAO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
FRANCISCO, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED
PROTECTED AREA SYSTEM (NIPAS)

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

SECTION 1. The shorelines and foreshore areas of Napantao, Municipality of San
Francisco, Province of Southem Leyte is hereby included in the National Integrated
Protected Area System (NIPAS) as provided under Republic Act No. 7586 otherwise
known as the National Integrated Protected Area System Act of 1992.

For purposes of this Act, the area of Napantao to be included into the NIPAS is
confined along the four corners with geographical coordinates as follows:

LATITUDE LONGITUDE
- 04’ — 36.18” North 125°- 07' — 3.37" East
10° - 03’ — 41.51" North 125°- 06’ — 3.64” East
10° - 01’ — 35.27" North 125°- 08' — 45.83” East

10° - 02’ — 53.70" North 125°- 10’ -— 10.57" East


CerdsHVaene

Note: Above coordinates are based on WGS-84 for conversion to PRS-92.
SECTION 2. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
shall prepare the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of this Act including the
necessary budget for its implementation
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.27S2

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Children in the 21" century increasingly lose touch with the basic values and virtues that
should govern their daily affairs. While values education should start at home, it is
incumbent on the government to ensure that children are adequately instructed on
moral values such as godliness, love, truthfulness, justice, human dignity, respect,
patriotism and democracy among others. It is in the best interest of national
development that children are sufficiently trained in these ethical values during their
formative years.

The thrust of the Basic Education Curriculum of the Department of Education in the
‘elementary and secondary levels — that integrates values development in core subjects
such as Science, Mathematics, English and Filipino including the addition of
MAKABAYAN to the curricula to enable the student to imbibe a wide range of p
skills and values — appears to be inadequate.

There should be a separate subject in values formation that allfws pedagogy to
foreground values formation itself. A continuing subject in values formation in the
elementary and secondary curricula shall ensure the cultivation of tite desirable values,
mindset and ethical knowledge among our children.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL NO. 7757

AN ACT
STRENGTHENING VALUES FORMATION AMONG CHILDREN BY INCLUDING IT IN THE
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CURRICULA 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 ‘Philippine Values Formation Act.’

SEC. 2. Values Formation shall hereby be included as a separate subject in the
elementary and secondary curricula of all public and private schools in the Philippines.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education shall issue the rules and regulations necessary to.
effectively carry out the intent of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7700

Introduced by Representative Maria Lourdes O. Acosta-Alba

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With the increasing trend of demands from our people, it is a must to have
services accessible to them that will ensure safety and compliance to various
transportation laws, rules and regulations.

This is the spirit of this legislative measure: to make the services of the Land
‘Transportation Office (LTO) readily available to the residents of the First
District of Bukidnon, and at the same time, help the government to regulate
and monitor individuals who might not comply with transportation laws,
particularly on driving without a license or using unregistered vehicles.

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

wheal hese


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7700

Introduced by Representative Maria Lourdes O. Acosta-Alba

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO)
DISTRICT OFFICE IN MANOLO FORTICH, BUKIDNON AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Establishment Clause. There is hereby established a District
Office of the Land Transportation Office to be locatedat the Municipality of
Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon.

Section 2. Appropriation. The Secretary of the Department of
Transportation (DOT:) shall immediately include in the DOTr’s program the
operationalization of an LTO District Office in Manolo Fortich, Province of
Bukidnon, to wit:

a) Construction of Two (2)-Storey Php 8,000,000.00;
Office Building

b) Perimeter Fencing (3,000 sq. Php 2,000,000.00;
m. area)

c) Establishment of Driving Test Php 2,000,000.00; and,
Track

d) Personal Services Php 4,213,000.00

‘The funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act (GAA).

Section 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of
Transportation and the Chief of Land Transportation Office, or their
respective deputies, shall formulate and issue the necessary implementing
rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the OfficialGazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bit No. 7026

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It appears it takes more than taking the Hippocratic Oath for physicians and dentists to exercise
due diligence in performing their swom duty to do no harm and do their patients good.
Enthusiastic medical and dental practitioners are given carte blanche in using treatments that
they believe will do good without first having evaluated them adequately to ensure they do no
harm. When the patient's wellness and wellbeing are made to depend on doctors or dentists,
every reasonable step should be taken in order to stave off any maleficence and administer only
beneficence.

There are cases when, unfortunately, patients are given ill medical advice inadvé
is contraindicative of the patient's condition. In another, a dentist extracted the wrong toot
‘Such malpractice should not go unchecked.

This proposed measure seeks to impose stiffer penalties on medical and
the enhanced protection of patients in general.

The immediate passage of this bill is most earnestly prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

026

HOUSE BILL NO. _7205

Sion "Winnie Casta

a

Introduced by Rep. Wi

AN ACT
IMPOSING STIFFER PENALTIES ON MEDICAL AND DENTAL MALPRACTICE

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 “Anti Medical and Dental Malpractice Act.”

SEC 2. A medical doctor or dentist who is found to be guilty of malpractice shall be
penalized as follows:

(2) If the malpractice results in permanent disability or irreversible injury, the penalty of a
fine ranging from one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) and/or imprisonment for a period of 6 months to 1
year shall be imposed.

(b) If the malpractice results in death, the penalty of a fine ranging from one milion
pesos (P1,000,000.00) to three million pesos (P3,000,000.00) and/or imprisonment
for a period of 2 to 5 years plus revocation of license shall be imposed.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health (DOH) shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly

SEC 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS __)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No__'2557

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

At present, it would take at least 4 hours to drive from Cagayan de Oro City to
Butuan City traversing the existing approximately 194 kilometer highway along the Northen
Coastlines of Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Norte.

The 4 hours it would take to reach Butuan City from Cagayan de Oro City could
easily be lessened if a new Highway will be constructed starting from Barangay Puerto in
Cagayan de Oro City traversing thru Misamis Oriental then to Butuan City. This new
highway will go straight to Butuan City instead of the current route of following the coastline
which is very circuitous.

With this new highway, the transfer of goods and services between the two cities and
even the surrounding cities will be made easier which will improve the economy and hasten
the development of Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte and Butuan City.

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

If

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No_ 700.7

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO-BUTUAN
‘SUPERHIGHWAY

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

SEC 1. There shall be constructed a superhighway from Cagayan de Oro City to Butuan City
to be known as the Cagayan de Oro-Butuan Superhighway.

SEC 2. This Highway will start In Barangay Puerto in Cagayan de Oro City and go eastward
thru Tagaloan and Villanueva in Misamis Oriental to the Claveria-Gingoog highway and
finally to Butuan City.

SEC 3. This highway will considerably lessen the four to five hours travel time from Cagayan
de Oro City to Butuan City. This new highway will go straight to Butuan City instead of the
current route which follows the coastline which is very circuitous.

SEC 4. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to implement the
planning and the construction of the Cagayan de Oro-Butuan Superhighway.

SEC 5. The amount necessary for the construction of the Cagayan de Oro-Butuan
Superhighway shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Public Works and
Highways in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC 6. Separability — Any portion or provision of this Act that may be unconstitutional or
invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other portions or provisions hereof as long as
such portions or provisions can still subsist and be given legal force and effect in their
entirety.

SEC 7. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7071
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 484 (a), Article XIV, Title V, Book III of
Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, by making it mandatory for the local
government units to appoint an environment and natural resources officer.

The devolution of specific functions and responsibilities to the local
government units aims to make these LGUs self-reliant. However, the
appointment of officers to perform these devolved functions, among these the
appointment of an environment and natural resources officer, were made
optional. This limits the LGUs in performing their devolved functions.

In the era of fast growing environmental changes, especially because of
the climate change phenomenon and a blooming population explosion of more
than one hundred million people that have ravished our finite natural
resources to the brink of near eradication, the people in the grassroots must
be informed of the possible environmental dangers that will confront them.

Thus, there is an important reason to make it mandatory that there
should be an environment and natural resources officer in each province, city
and municipality that will oversee to it that the local natural settings are
protected and preserved, aside from apprising the people the significance of
the natural world in relation to their existence on this earth.

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

ITA B. SU. iG


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill Ni 7071
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF AN
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER IN EVERY
PROVINCE, CITY AND MUNICIPALITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 484 (A), ARTICLE XIV, TITLE V, BOOK III OF REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

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

SECTION 1. Section 484 (a), Article XIV, Title V, Book III or Republic
Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code
of 1991”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Article XIV. The Environment and Natural Resources
Officer

“Section. 484. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) x x x
“The appointment of the environment and natural
resources officer [is optional] SHALL BE MANDATORY for
provincial, city and municipal governments.
“(b) xxx.”
SECTION 2. Effectivity Clause. - 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
Second Regular Session

7299

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public school teachers play a vital role in the development of the Country. They are the
one responsible for teaching, developing and nurturing the full potential of the youth to become a
better individual in the society. Most of Filipino parents cannot send their children to private
schools because of poverty. Without public school teachers, our public education system will
never run and will result to chronic illiteracy that will plague the young generation.

Despite the inadequate remuneration given, our beloved public teachers aside from
teaching, are utilize by the State to facilitate the elections. They also act as a social workers in
evacuation center in case calamities strike. It is about time for the State to recognize the vital
functions of our public school teachers by increasing their salaries , not only to make their ends
meet but also to give them a motivation to their valuable efforts for the development of our
society.

This bill seeks to alleviate the living conditions of our public school teachers by giving
them an increase in their salary.

In consideration of the foregoing premises, the passage of the bill is urgently sou;

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7299

HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR AN ACROSS THE BOARD INCREASE OF TWELVE THOUSAND
PESOS (12,000.00) TO THE BASIC SALARY OF ALL ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Section 1. All public elementary and high school teachers shall, regardless of their length
of service, be entitled to an across the board increase of Twelve Thousand Pesos (12,000.00) to
their basic monthly salary.

Section 2. The funds for the said increase shall be incorporated by the Department of
Education (DepEd) in its budget for each fiscal year.

Section 3. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of
Education shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations for the effective and
immediate implementation of this Act.

Section 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

Section 5. This act shall tako€ffect fifteen (15) days following its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 7853

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The tragic end of life of an infant who died of severe diarrhoea on board a passenger vessel
should never happen again. Had there been a well-equipped medical clinic on board, the
child would have been saved. Let it be now the policy of State to mandate all passenger



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 28538

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING EVERY PASSENGER VESSEL OR SHIP TO SET UP ON BOARD WELL-
EQUIPPED MEDICAL CLINIC MANNED BY COMPETENT MEDICAL STAFF AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

‘SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Medical Clinic on Ship Act.”

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be set up a well-equipped medical clinic on every
passenger vessel or ship that is manned by competent medical staff.

SEC. 3. To effectively carry out the purpose of this Act, the Department of Health, in
coordination with Marina, shall issue the implementing rules and regulations.

‘SEC. 4. The competent courts shall determine the appropriate penalties for violations
of the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
a ? RECEIVED i \
Republic of the Philippines 19 FEB 2018,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

7182

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS.
First District, Bohol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Biking High School in Barangay Biking,
Municipality of Dauis, Province of Bohol to Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr. Technical-Vocational
High School.

The late Barangay Captain Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr. founded the first high school in
Dauis, Province of Bohol on March 24, 1982. He did this in response to the need of his
less fortunate constituents to send their children to a secondary school within the
locality — to save additional expense and time for travel to and from school as well to
ensure the security of the children. Due to the distance of the closest high school to
Biking, many of the students faced the rigorous journey or forced to stop altogether.

He devoted his time, effort and even his personal resources in making sure that
the secondary school is set-up in the barangay. During his lifetime, he continuously
moved for the improvement of the Biking High School and served as PTA President for
several years and organized projects for the benefit of the school.

After his untimely demise in 2007, the Parents Teachers Association's members
strongly believe that to honor and show their gratitude to the late Barangay Captain
Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr. for his heroic and inspiring deeds, the Biking High School should
now be named after him.

In the last Congress, the same bill was passed on third reading at the House of
Representatives and duly sent to the Senate. The instant bill is the version approved
during the last congress.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

(
RENE, Rn ASEAGOS


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Sesion 2

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. RENE L. RELAMPAGOS
First District, Bohol

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BIKING HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BIKING, MUNICIPALITY OF DAUIS, PROVINCE OF BOHOL TO NICASIO
M. BOLOS, JR. TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. The name of Biking High School in Barangay Biking, Municipality
of Dauis, Province of Bohol is hereby changed to Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr. Technical-
Vocational High School.

SEC. 2. The main campus of the Nicasio M. Bolos, Jr. Technical-Vocational
High School shall continue to remain in its present location in Barangay Biking,
Municipality of Dauis, Province of Bohol.

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
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7730

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the San Jose City - Llanera - Rizal Provincial Road
in the Province of Nueva Ecija via Palestina, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija into a
national road and appropriate funds therefore.

Currently, the said provincial road will slowly regress without rightful funding.
Hence, there is a requirement to provide funds for the purpose of continuously
maintaining the road at its prime conditions for the general welfare of commuters
regularly using the route.

The conversion of said provincial road into a national road will greatly
contribute to the fast economic growth and development not only of San Jose City
and the municipalities of Rizal and Llanera, but also the neighboring towns under
the 2nd legislative district of Nueva Ecija. Underprivileged barangays which are
traversed along the road will have better access to transportation. Commerce and
trade will greatly improve. Indispensable government programs and services on
health, education, energy, agriculture and infrastructure can be provided at an
accelerated pace.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

MICAELA S. ViOI 0

Secord District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bill No._'7730

Introduced by Representative Micaela S. Violago

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN JOSE CITY - LLANERA - RIZAL PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA VIA PALESTINA, SAN JOSE CITY,
NUEVA ECIJA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The San Jose City - Llanera - Rizal Provincial Road via
Palestina, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department of Public Works and Highways’ 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 a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
17 CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7160

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks separate the the Santos Encarnacion Elementary School in
Dalandanan, Valenzuela City from the Sto, Rosario Elementary School in Maysan
Valenzuela

The land on which the Santos Encarnacion Elementary School is built on was the
former site of the Valenzuela Science High School. However upon the inauguration of the
Valenzuela Math and Science High School, this property was abandoned. It is in this
context that this facility was then utilized as an extension site of the Sto Rosario
Elementary School in order to solve its problem of congestion. This extension initiative is
now what came to be known as the Santos Encarnacion Elementary School.

The purpose of this bill is to remove Santos Encarnacion Elementary School from
the administration of Sto, Rosario Elementary School in order to allow it to develop better.
This would also solve the incongruence of Sto. Rosario being within the second legislative
distriet of Valenzuela City while the site of Santos Encamacion being in the first district of
Valenzuela City

fepresentative
First District, Vajénzuela City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
17% CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No,_'7160

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

AN ACT ESTABLISHING
THE SANTOS ENCARNACION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
AS A SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Separation and Conversion into an Independent Elementary School — The Santos
Encarnacion Elementary School in Dalandanan, City of Valenzuela is hereby separated from the Sto.
Rosario Elementary School in Maysan Valenzuela City. and converted into an independent elementary
school to be known as The Santos Eneamacion Elementary School in Dalandanan, Valenzuela City.

Section 2, Transfer of Assets and Liabilities — All personnel. assets, liabilities and records of Sitio Sto
Rosario Elementary School in Maysan Valenzuela City pertaining to The Santos Encamacion
Elementary School in Dalandanan. City of Valenzuela are transferred to the latter,

Section 3. {ppropriations — The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
Program against the current year's appropriation the operationalization of the Santos Encamacion
uty School in Dalandanan, City of Valenzuela. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the schoo! shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Seetion 4. £ifectivity: — This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of its publication in any
hewspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7123

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by HON. MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pursuant to my vision of giving all my constituents the basic necessities and services the
government should be offering every Filipino in the 21* Century, | am filing a bill creating a
Regional Trial Court in the Municipality of Quezon. Access to the courts in Bukidnon has
been admittedly difficult given our population and the number of courts available in the
district. Through this bill, | am hoping my constituents can have easier access to the courts
in the pursuit of justice

The philosopher Aristotle encapsulates best the reason why we should increase access to
justice: “At his best, man is the noblest of animals. Separated from law and justice, he is the
worst’

In lieu of the abovementioned, the passage of this bil/is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 7123

Introduced by Representative HON. MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE 10" JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
QUEZON, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980” AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for the municipality of
Quezon, Province of Bukidnon, with seats thereat, is hereby created in the Tenth Judicial
Region

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers of the
newly created branch.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program the
implementation of this Act. The funding thereof shall likewise be included in the General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14(k) of Batas Pambansa Big. 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions that may be
inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified, and/or further amended.

SECTION 5. 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7068

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Senior citizens have contributed immensely to nation building. As long-time tax payers,
they have given much to the State. In return, the State should also institute measures
that look after their welfare. They should not be burdened unnecessarily by the

through which they are able to file their daily grievances, and whi
cudgels for them.

The immediate passage of this timely measure is most earnestly


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL NO.7068

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS’ GRIEVANCE DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY

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 “Senior Citizens’ Grievance Desk Act.”
SEC 2. There shall hereby be established in every barangay a Senior Citizens’

Grievance Desk through which all senior citizens are enabled to lodge complaints including but
not limited to the following:

a. Violations on their discount privileges
b. Domestic abuse
c. General community maltreatment

Provided, that the barangay shall represent the senior citizens and make follow-ups on
their behalf with the concerned government agency for the resolution of their issues.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper agency shall issue rules,
regulations, guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of this Act.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bi no. 7427

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fire safety awareness among children is an indispensable element in fire prevention.
When left to their own devices, children are vulnerable to and liable to start domestic
fires. The State should underwrite our children’s awareness on fire safety. Sta

our children is a sure-fire way to fire prevention.

Hence, schools should institute alternative classroom learning sys'
instill in elementary and high schools students fire safety awareness.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most earnep


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7427

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS AMONG ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS 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 ‘Fire Safety Awareness for Kids Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be instituted Fire Safety Awareness among Elementary and
High School Students mandating all schools to set up an altemative classroom learning
system by which to instill such awareness.

SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the Department of Education shall
issue rules, regulations, and guidelines necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations for the Department of Education under the current General
‘Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 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
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _7305_

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
ABOLISHING THE PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL
DECREE (P.D.) NO. 286, AS AMENDED BY P.D. NOS. 346 AND 696

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation is the agency
tasked to advance aviation-related transport services. It was created by
virtue of Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 286, dated 5 September 1973 as
amended PD Nos. 346 and 696, dated 14 December 1973 and 9 May 1975,
respectively. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) exercises
supervision over the Corporation’s policy formulation.

The Corporation is mandated to undertake all manner of activity,
business or development projects for the establishment of reliable aviation
and aerospace industry that shall include (a) the design, assembly,
manufacture, and sale of all forms of aircraft and aviation/aerospace
devices, equipment or contractions and studies or researches for innovation

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and improvements; (b) the development of local capabilities in the
maintenance, repair/overhaul and modification of aerospace and
association flight and ground equipment and components; and (c) the
operation and provision of transport services, whether for cargo or
passengers, on a scheduled, non-scheduled or charter basis or domestic
and/or international scale.

However, the Corporation has not fulfilled its mandate of designing
and producing airplanes in its almost forty-five (45) years of existence. Thus,
the purpose of this bill is to abolish the Philippine Aerospace Development
Corporation.

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

PANTALEON D- AREZ

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

Seventeenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 7805.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
ABOLISHING THE PHILIPPINE AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL
DECREE (P.D.) NO. 286, AS AMENDED BY P.D. NOS. 346 AND 696

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

SEC. I. Short title. - This Act shall be known as the “An Act Abolishing the
Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation.”

SEC. 2. Abolition of the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation.
- The Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation is hereby
abolished.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive
orders and their implementing rules, inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act, specifically P.D. No. 286, as amended by P.D. Nos. 346 and 696,
are hereby repealed and amended accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - 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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