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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On April 12, 2018, all 193 member states of the United Nations General 
Assembly adopted the resolution declaring June 3 as World Bicycle Day. 
There is a need to highlight the importance of non-motorized 
transportation to foster sustainable development and promote environmental 
health that is conducive to the physical health and well-being of all Filipinos. 
People from all economic backgrounds should have access to safe, healthy, and 
affordable transportation options in the communities where they live, work, 
learn, and play. 
As more Filipinos use bicycles to commute to and from places of work and 
leisure, all stakeholders must be aware of the rules and regulations governing 
how roads accommodate cyclists and motorists alike. Although we see more bike 
lanes sprout in the cities, more work is needed to increase awareness around 
them and the bicycling public towards achieving overall road safety. 
Promoting bicycle use also addresses issues of pollution and traffic 
congestion. Once passed, it is the author’s firm belief that this declaration will 
encourage the government and private sectors to push for even greater support 
towards sustainable, environment-friendly, and safe modes of transportation. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure. 
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
November 21, 2022
3:39 pm
6249


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT  
DECLARING JUNE 3 OF EVERY YEAR TO BE KNOWN AS NATIONAL 
BIKING DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:     
1 
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Biking Day of 2021.”  
2 
SECTION 2. June 3 of every year is hereby declared as a working special 
3 
holiday to be known as “National Biking Day.” 
4 
SECTION 3. To ensure meaningful observance of the holiday as herein 
5 
declared, all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including 
6 
government-owned and controlled corporations as well as local government 
7 
units, and employers in the private sector shall encourage and afford sufficient 
8 
time and opportunities for their employees to engage and participate in any 
9 
activity conducted within the premises of their respective offices or 
10 
establishments to celebrate National Biking Day. 
11 
SECTION 4. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
12 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
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1 
Approved, 
2
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
CULYAT, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO 
BE KNOWN AS CULYAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Explanatory Note 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that: ‘The State shall 
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall 
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all’. 
Barangay Culyat has a primary school, however it is unable to provide complete 
primary education. As a result, students have to go to neighboring barangays to complete 
their primary education. Thus, this bill seeks to establish the Culyat Elementary School, 
in Barangay Culyat, Municipality of Valderrama, Lone District of Antique. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6191


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
CULYAT, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO 
BE KNOWN AS CULYAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of 
Education, an elementary school in Barangay Culyat, Municipality of Valderrama in the 
Province of Antique to be known as Culyat Elementary School 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Culyat Elementary School, the funding of which 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6191
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No._________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is a fact that national government offices or corporations, as well as local 
governments have hired contractual or casual employees. Many of them have served for more 
than five years or even more ten years. 
In consonance with social justice, and to harness existing human resources and to 
develop these contractuals, it is about time that the State grants civil service eligibility to them. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
November 24, 2022
6:08 pm
6380


NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No._________ 
AN ACT 
GRANTING SECURITY OF TENURE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO GOVERNMENT 
EMPLOYEES WHOSE NATURE OF APPOINTMENT IS EITHER TEMPORARY OR 
CONTRACTUAL AND WHO HAVE RENDERED A TOTAL OF TEN (10) YEARS OF 
EFFICIENT SERVICE 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Sec. 1. Declaration of Policy – The State shall harness its human resources as a critical 
Strategy to achieve and sustain economic development. Government workers, being an 
important component of the State’s human resources, shall be given the equal opportunity at 
gainful employment with security of tenure. 
Sec.  2. Security of Tenure – Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and 
applicable civil service laws, rules and regulations, all incumbent government employees, as 
of the approval of this Act, who are holding contractual positions and/or are temporary in status 
in the first and second levels and who have rendered continuous service for the last ten (10) 
years shall be granted security of tenure by their respective offices: Provided, however, That 
they shall not be entitled to any permanent appointment until such time that they have obtained 
the appropriate eligibility requirement. 
Sec. 3. Civil Service Performance Evaluation Standards – The Civil Service 
Commission shall formulate performance evaluation standards to determine qualified 
employees under this Act. 
Sec. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations – The Civil Service Commission shall 
promulgate rules and regulations within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act. 
Sec. 5. Separability Clause – If any part, section or provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected therein shall remain in force and effect. 
Sec. 6. Repealing Clause – All laws, decrees and executive orders inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 7. Effectivity Clause – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6380
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH (19th) CONGRESS
|St Regular Session
Hot;;i'3t':LNo.6894
Introduced by Hen. WIITER YAP PALMA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Ditay National High School within the Municipality of
Diplahan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay into an independent national high school. With
this, the aforementioned newly independent national high school would then be included
as a distinct entity within the national budget.
At its very core, this bill aims to adhere to the constitutional mandate of providing
accessible and quality education for all  by equipping schools such as the  Ditay National
High School with the necessary tools that would aid jn honing the youth of Zamboanga
Sibugay.  By providing such  schools with the  appropriate funding through the  inclusion
within the national budget, we would then be able to further train our educators, improve
the  school's  accessibility,  provide  much   more  modern  learning  materials  and   most
importantly, create  more  buildings that would  cater the ever so increasing number of
students enrolling each year.
With  this,  by providing the  Ditay National  High  School with  the  much  needed
financial viability, it would then serve as a catalyst that would finally address the structural
problems  that  have  plagued  such  educational  institutions  for  years  thus  paving  way
towards a new era of progress not just for the current generation of Sibugaynons but for
generations to come.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines
NINETEENTH (19th) CONGRESS
First Regular Session
Hau-s::,:LNO.8894
Introduced by HON. WILTER YAP PALMA
AN ACT
COIWERTING THE DITAY NATIONAL llIGll SCHOOL WITHIN THE IvluN]CIPALITY OF
DIPLAHAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it  enacted  by the  Senate  and  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
1                    SECTION  1. The Ditay NattonaJ High schcoJ within the Municjpaljty of Djplahan,
2       Province of zamboanga sibugay is hereby converted into an independent national high
3       school.
4                     SECTION 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Ditay National High
5      School   are   hereby   transferred   to   and   absorbed   by   the   abovementioned   newly
6      independent national high school.
7                     SECTION   3.   The   Secretary   of   Education   shall   immediately   include   in   the
8       Department's  program  the  operationalization  of  the  Ditay  National  High  School,  the
9       funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.
1o                    SECTION 4. The secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations as
11       may be necessaryto carry outthe provisions of this act.
12                     SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15) days after its publication  in the
13      0#/.c/.a/ Gozetfe or in a newspaper of general circulation.
14                    Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by  Honorable Oscar G. Malapitan 
___________________________________________________________________ 
Explanatory Note 
This proposed measure seeks to mandate  the  conversion of Zapote Road 
which runs from Barangay 178 up to Barangay 177 in Caloocan City into a 
national road  in order to attain its fullest development into a major 
thoroughfare,  thereby ensuring it efficiency and reliability to the great benefit 
of the interest  and comfort of motorist and commuters who regularly  ply this 
busy street in this part of the city.    
The Zapote Road which cuts through  to another national road (Camarin Road) 
has  a length of 3.5 kilometers, more or less, and  caters to hundreds of road 
users daily, thus making it one of the busiest street of Caloocan City. It runs 
alongside government buildings or offices, most notable of which is the North 
Caloocan City Hall which is located in Barangay 177. Moreover, it  serve as an 
alternate route for motorists  to avoid heavy  traffic or  gridlock which usally 
happens   during rush hour. 
To ensure its fullest development as a safe and dependable carriageway, it is 
most ideal if the responsibility for  its maintenance and improvement  be 
devolved to the national government in consonance   with the  strategic plan 
design to decongest Metro Manila from heavy vehicular traffic.   
In view of the many benefits that may be derived from the  conversion of the 
Zapote  Road into a national road, the immediate consideration and approval 
of this bill is earnestly sought.   
HON. OSCAR G. MALAPITAN 
November 23, 2022
4:45 pm
6333


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___________ 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by  Honorable Oscar G. Malapitan 
 _____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE ZAPOTE  ROAD LOCATED IN BARANGAYS 178 
AND 177, CALOOCAN CITY, METRO MANILA 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 Zapote Road located in Barangays 178 and 177, 
Caloocan City, Metro Manila is hereby converted into a national road 
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and 
Highways shall include in the Department’  program the improvement, 
repair  and maintenance  of the said road, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)  days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
6333
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 6876.

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Introduced by: HON. CLAUDE P. BAUTISTA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

International Human Rights Law guarantees the right to education. It has
been further recognized by several instruments including the 1960
UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education and the 1989
Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The same is enshrined and protected under Section 1. Article XIV of the
1987 Constitution which provides that the “State shall protect and promote
the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

One of the Sitios of the Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao
Occidental is Sitio Mahayahay in Barangay Kilalag, most of its inhabitants
are from the Tagacaolo tribe whose source of living is farming. Its nearest
high school is situated in the adjacent barangay which is five (5) kilometers
away.


This Bill proposes to establish a National High School in Sitio
Mahayahay, Barangay Kilalag, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao
Occidental to be known as Mahayahay National High School. There is
an evident need for the establishment of a high school as it will directly
benefit the one hundred seventy four (174) students in the sitio.

The establishment Mahayahay National High School is duly
supported by the Local Government Units, the Parent — Teachers
Association and students.

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

CLAU) . BAUTISTA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
nas

HOUSE BILL NO. 5876

Introduced by: HON. CLAUDE P. BAUTISTA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY KILALAG,
MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN
AS MAHAYAHAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPOPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Kilalag, Municipality of

Malita, Province of Davao Occidental to be known as the Mahayahay National High
School.

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

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

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

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

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,_ 6955

Introduced by Rep. Celso Gomera Regencia and
Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare June 16 of every year as an official non-working holiday in my
District, lligan City.

This is in recognition of the efforts made by our Founding Fathers, the late Senator
Tomas L. Cabili and the late Congressman Ali Dimaporo-who both forged the road for
Christian and Muslim unity in Mindanao. As history will show it was the late Senator
Tomas L. Cabili who made a move in Congress to declare Marawi (then known as
Dansalan) as a City.

Correspondingly and out of great appreciation of that move the late Congressman Ali
Dimaporo made the move in Congress to make the then Municipality of lligan into a
Chartered City by virtue of Republic Act 525 which was signed by President Elpidio
Quirino on June 16, 1950.

Thus marked the great move for Muslim-Christian unity in my District-a very significant
day indeed not only for all lliganons but all Filipinos who value peace and unity under
diversity. It is rightly to be observed as a significant day to be remembered.

In view of thefaregoing, approval of this bill is requested.

CELSO vi R BNCIA GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
Lone Disfrict, i 24 District, Pampanga


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

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO,_6955

Introduced by Rep. Celso Gomera Regencia and
Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ILIGAN TO COMMEMORATE ITS
FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS “ARAW NG ILIGAN”

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

SECTION 1. June 16 of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the City of lligan to be known as “Araw ng lligan” in
commemoration of its foundation anniversary.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE HININGA-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY HININGA-AN, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE HININGA-AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is a right and not a privilege. To this end, Article XIV, Section 1 of 
the 1987 Constitution provides that: ‘The State shall protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such 
education accessible to all’. Thus, we should strive to ensure that every child in the 
country would have access to quality education. 
This bill seeks to convert the Hininga-an Elementary School in Barangay Hininga-
an, Municipality of Caluya in the Province of Antique to be known as the Hininga-an  
Integrated School to ensure that school children of Barangay Hininga-an and neighboring 
barangays will have access to quality primary and secondary education without having to 
travel too far from their neighborhood. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6181


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE HININGA-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY HININGA-AN, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE HININGA-AN 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Hininga-an Elementary School in Barangay Hininga-an, Municipality 
of Caluya, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known 
as the Hininga-an Integrated School. 
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Hininga-an Elementary 
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Hininga-an Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Hininga-an Integrated School, funding of which 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
6181


SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by REP. REX GATCHALIAN and 
REP. WILFRIDO MARK M. ENVERGA 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 482 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Individualistic, unorganized, and fragmented - that is how the country's 
former Secretary of Agriculture described the state of our agriculture sector which 
has been on a steady slump for the last forty (40) years. Agriculture's share in the 
country's total gross domestic product (GDP) has now dropped from 14.1%in 2011, 
to 10% in 2021. Thi_s, despite the Philippines is still regarded as an agricultural 
country with arable land of up to 12.44 million hectares. 
The dismal output of agriculture was not always the case for the country. In 
fact, in 1974, the Philippines already attained self-sufficiency in rice. And shortly 
thereafter in 1977, the country for the first time, became a net exporter of rice. 
Appreciable impact on agriculture performance was felt in 1980s because of 
the political unrest, and in the 1990s, the environmental impacts of the El Nino 
phenomenon further negatively affected agricultural production. The last straw was 
the reorganization of the Ministry of Agriculture under Executive Order No. 116, s. 
of 1987 and its eventual decentralization under the Local Government Code of 1991 
(LGC). 
From previously being shepherded under one centralized national body, the 
responsibility to supervise and facilitate agricultural policy was devolved and passed 
on to Local Government Units (LG Us). Philippine agriculture slowly became 
November 24, 2022
2:30 pm
6346




6346
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article 18 of Executive Order No. 209 or the Family Code of the Philippines provides the 
requisites for the issuance of a marriage license and the responsibility of the local civil 
registrar in case of any impediment. 
Specifically, the provision mandates the local civil registrar to note down his findings if 
there is any impediment to the marriage in the application for a marriage license. 
However, the law does not provide for the attachment of the application when the license 
is issued. As a result, marriages to which there is an impediment may be solemnized. 
This bill seeks to prevent a situation wherein the solemnizing officer celebrates the 
marriage even with the existence of an impediment that renders the marriage void. 
In view of the foregoing, urgent passage of this bill is sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
November 10, 2022
2:54 pm
6032


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT 
TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS 
THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ARTICLE 18 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Article 18 of the Family Code of the Philippines is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
“ARTICLE 18.  In case of any impediment known to the local civil registrar 
or brought to his attention, he shall note down the particulars thereof and 
his findings thereon in the application for marriage license, but shall 
nonetheless 
issue 
said 
license 
WITH 
THE 
CORRESPONDING 
APPLICATION FOR SUCH after the completion of the period of publication, 
unless ordered otherwise by a competent court at his own instance or that 
of any interested party.  No filing fee shall be charged for the petition nor a 
corresponding bond required for the issuance of the order.” 
SECTION 2. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain valid and subsisting. 
6032


 
 
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 Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
BABANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO 
BE KNOWN AS BABANGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that: ‘The State shall 
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall 
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all’. 
Barangay Babangan has a primary school, however it is unable to provide 
complete primary education. As a result, students have to go to neighboring barangays to 
complete their primary education. Thus, this bill seeks to establish the Babangan 
Elementary School in Barangay Babangan, Municipality of Bugasong, Lone District of 
Antique. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a counter-part measure. It is for the reason stated above that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
November 16, 2022
2:20 pm
6189


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
BABANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO 
BE KNOWN AS BABANGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of 
Education, an elementary school in Barangay Babangan, Municipality of Bugasong in the 
Province of Antique to be known as Babangan Elementary School 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Babangan Elementary School, the funding of which 
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
6189
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEHNTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
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Introduced by HON. JOHN TRACY F. CAGAS
AN ACT
UPGRADING THE LAND TRANspORTATION OFFlcE ajTO) OFFlcE IN THE
CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCH 0F DAVAO DEL SUR FROM "CLASS D" TO
``CLASS C", AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The continued development of roads and the increasing vehicle traffic in the delivery
of basic commodities, goods and services within the Province of Davao Del Sur requires a fully
functional and capable Land Transportation Office (LTO) Digos District Office to cater to the
City of Digos and its nearby municipalities.
Data from the LTO provides that the average total transaction from 2019-2021  is  at
79,318.   Moreover,   the   average   revenue   collection   of  the   district   office   amounted   to
92,266,550.88. Pursuant to LTO Memorandum Circular No. 2020-2200 or the  "G%i.de/I.73es z.Jt
the Creation of LTO District Offices  (DO),   Conversion of Extension Offices (EO) into DO/
Upgrading of DO Classification, Licensing Extension offices  (LEO) into Licensing Centers
rz,C/ ", the overall point score of the Digos District Office classifies it as a "Class C".
At  present,  the  LTO  Digos  District  Office  is  a  Class  D  office with  only  seven  (7)
plantilla positions. Upgrading the office to a Class C will provide additional personnel which
will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of LTO services to the people of Davao del Sur
and its nearby provinces.
It is for the foregoing reason that the immediate passage of this bill is eamestly sought.
JOHN#CAGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F RHPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOusEBrijLN.O.    6107
Introduced by HON. JOHN TRACY F. CAGAS
AN ACT
UPGRADING THn LANI) TRANSpoRTATloN oFFlcE (LTo) OFFICE IN THE
CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCE 0F DAVAO DEL SUR FROM "CLASS D" TO
"CLASS C", AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION  1.  The existing Land Transportation Office (LTO) Office  in the City of Digos,
Province of Davao Del Sun is hereby upgraded from a Class D to a Class C office.
SEC.    2. The  Secretary  of Transportation  shall  immediately  include  in  the  Department's
programs the upgrading of the regular LTO district office in the City of Digos, Province of
Davao  Del  Sun,  the  initial  funding  of which  shall  be  charged  agalnst  the  current  year's
appropriation of the Regional LTO Office.  Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the
continued operation of the Digos City  LTO Disutct Off]ce  shall be  included jn the annual
General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. 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 
Quczon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
House Bill No. 
Introduced by HON. REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
Representative: Second District of Samar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare every 15th day of June as a special non-working holiday in the 
Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar to commemorate its charter day and to enable its 
residents and local officials to fully participate in the festivities prepared by the local government. 
Jiabong was initially a Barrio of the Municipality of Catbalogan, Samar. The 
municipality gained independence therefrom on June 15, 1948 when House Bill 1812 was 
approved into law and became Republic Act 296 entitled "An Act Creating the Municipality of 
Jiabong, Samar". Each year, the Local Government Unit of Jiabong celebrates its Charter Day 
without a law officially mandating it. As such, it has become a necessity to request the Office of 
the President to declare June 15 as a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Jiabong. 
To do away with this requirement and for purposes of establishing an automatic declaration of 
this special day as a non-working holiday for the Municipality of Jiabong an enabling law to that 
end is necessary. 
Foregoing considered; the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought 
HON. REYNDLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
Representative Second District of Samar 
December 5, 2022
5:44 pm
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PRESE 
PP 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quczon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
House Bill No._ 
Introduced by HON. REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
Representative: Second District of Samar 
AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JIABONG, SAMAR IN COMMEMORATION 
OF ITS CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in the Congress 
assembled 
Section 1. The 15th of June of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the 
Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar in commemoration of its Charter Day. 
Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette 
or in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation. 
Approved 
6496
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by REP. REX GATCHALIAN 
AN ACT 
AUTHORIZING PROVINCES, CITIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES TO MAKE LOANS 
USING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND AS COLLATERAL, AMENDING FOR 
THIS PURPOSE SECTION 272 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the World Bank's Ambisyon Natin 2040 survey, every Filipino expressed 
that education is important to achieve one's goals and ambitions in life. However, 
learning poverty in the Philippines has soared to new heights with nine out of ten 
Filipinos unable to read and understand short, age-appropriate texts by the age of 
10. 
To address this crisis, local government units must more power and autonomy 
to improve education and be more involved in the development of their students. 
LGUs are closer to the needs of their constituents and are more capable to handle 
the different aspects of education in their jurisdiction. 
Towards this end, LGUs have the Special Education Fund (SEF) which 
represents an additional one percent ( 1 %) real estate tax set aside for educational 
purposes under Section 272 of the Local Government Code. Local governments must 
be empowered and encouraged to tap this resource, particularly by being enabled to 
borrow against their SEF in order to construct the classrooms that are lacking in 
their locality. 
This is one more instance where decentralization of power will not only greatly 
benefit the local communities but also relieve the national government of a financial 
burden. 
November 21, 2022
3:47 pm
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBiL[fu-o.       6869
DATE::Eel_i 2fa
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Introduced by:   HON. CLAUDE P. BAUTISTA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section  2  first  paragraph  of  Republic  Act  9155  also  known   as  the
"Governance  of  Basic  Education  Act  of 2001"  clearly  provides  that  "It  is
hereby declared the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of
all   citizens   to   quality   basic   education   and   to   make   such   education
accessible  to  all  by  providing  all  Filipino  children  and  free  compulsory
education  in  the  elementary  level  and  free  education  in  the  high  school
level.
One  of the  Sitios  of the  Municipality  of Sta.  Maria,  Province  of Davao
Occidental is Sitio Kituroc,  Barangay San  Pedro,  majority of its inhabitants
are from the Tagacaolo tribe whose source of living  is mainly farming.  Its
nearest elementary school is situated in the next Barangay which is five (5)
kilometers away.
This  Bill  proposes  to  establish  an  Elementary  School  in  Sitio  Kituroc,
Barangay   San   Pedro,   Municipality   of  Sta.   Maria,   Province   of   Davao
Occidental  to  be  known  as  Fred  L.  Maligon  Elementary  School  which
offers  multi  -  grade  classes.  There  is  an  evident  need  for  the  formal


establishment of the requested elementary school as it will directly benefit
the one  hundred two (102) enrollees in the sitio, for they will  be given the
opportunity  to  pursue  their  schooling  that will  help  their social  economic
status.
ln view of the foregoing,  the immediate passage of this  bill  is earnestly
sought.
CLAUD
TISTA


Republic of the Philippines
HOusE OF REPRESENTATrvEs
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOusi^B]`L:'iro.6869
Introduced by:   HON. CLAUDE P. BAUTISTA
AN ACT ESTABLISHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN PEDRO,
MUN]clpAL]Ty OF STA. nIARIA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OcclDENTAL TO BE
KNOWH AS FRED L.MALlcoN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND APPOPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in
Congress assembl,ed:
SECTION   1.   There   is   hereby   established,   under   the   supervision   of   the
Department of Education, an elementary school in Barangay San Pedro, Municipality
of Sta.  Maria,  Province  of Davao  Occidental  to  be  known  as  the  F`red  L.    Maligon
Elementary School.
SECTION   2.   The   Secretary  of  Education  shall  immediately  include  in  the
Department's program the operationalization of the Fred L. Maligon Elementary School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the approval of this Act,
the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the
provisions of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11490, TRANSFERRING 
THE LOCATION OF THE THIRD DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE FROM THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF M’LANG TO THE THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATALAM, 
PROVINCE OF COTABATO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Currently, there are three (3) existing District Engineering Offices (DEO) in the Province of 
Cotabato, with one located in the Municipality of M’lang. The establishment of the DEO in the 
said municipality was through the enactment of Republic Act No. 11490. 
Given its current location, it posed delays in the delivery of public infrastructure programs and 
projects in the district. In view of this, it is being proposed that the DEO be transferred to the 
Municipality of Matalam which will provide a more strategic geographical location given that the 
said Municipality is at the center of the province.  
With the passage of this bill, the Cotabato 3rd District Engineering Office will be able to provide a 
more efficient, integrated, comprehensive, quality public infrastructure, and maintenance service 
in its area of coverage which will benefit the whole district. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. MA. ALANA SAMANTHA TALIÑO SANTOS 
Representative, 3rd District of Cotabato 
January 3, 2023
8:15 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
Introduced by Honorable Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT 11490, TRANSFERRING THE 
THIRD DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATALAM, 
PROVINCE OF COTABATO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The 3rd District Engineering Office under the Department of Public Works 
and Highways – Cotabato Province is hereby transferred from the Municipality of M’Lang to the 
Municipality of Matalam. Province of Cotabato. 
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the 3rd District 
Engineering Office in the Municipality of Matalam, the initial funding of which shall be charged 
against the current year’s appropriation of the 3rd District Engineering Office. Thereafter, the 
amount necessary for the continued operation of the said 3rd District Engineering Office 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 a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _6148

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fireworks related incidents become deadly and increasing when banned. Hence, the
government have come up with measures to mitigate such incidents from the manufacturing and
usage of the firecrackers.

However, despite the measures which are enacted and are already in place, fireworks
related incident continues to result in injuries, loss of property and death, The merriment and
festive environment brought by fireworks displays often tums into horror because of these
incidents.

This bill, therefore, seeks to improve R.A. 7183 otherwise known as “An Act Regulating
the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution and Use of Firecrackers and other Pyrotechnic Devices” by
amending a certain provision of the Act, and introducing a sub-section that calls for the use of an
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers in the fireworks manufacturing
business.

SALVADO! EYTO, SR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 6148 _

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Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 7 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7183, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “AN ACT REGULATING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION
AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES”.

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

SECTION 1. Section 7(a) and 7(b) of Republic Act No. 7183, otherwise known as “An
‘Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution and Use of Firecrackers and Other
Pyrotechnic Devices”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 7. Safety Guidelines. — Strict compliance of the following safety precautions,
rules and regulations shall be observed by manufacturers, distributors and users of
firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices:

(a) A zone shall be designed by the local government unit where a manufacturing
complex may be established. The outer perimeter of this zone shall be at least five
hundred (500) meters away from the nearest residential units. Once a zone has been
defined, no residential unit shall be permitted nearer than five hundred (500) meters
from the perimeter of such zone;”


SEC. 2. There shall be another subsection to be added at the end of Section 7(b) of
Republic Act 7183 to be known as Section 7(b)(4) to read as follows:

“Sec. 7. Safety Guidelines. - xxx
(b) - xxx
(4) — Employees / workers of the fireworks manufacturing business must

wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inside the
manufacturing area.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause — Republic Act No. 7183 is hereby repealed. All other laws,
presidential decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules and regulation, and other issuances or
part thereof which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced By Hon. Francisco Jose “Bingo F. Matugas II 
Explanatory Note 
This bill seeks to convert the circumferential road covering the nine 
(9) island barangays in the Municipality of Dapa, Surigao del Norte, from
barangay road to national road. The island barangays involved are
Bagakay, Cabawa, Dagohoy, Montserrat, San Miguel, Sta. Felomina,
Consolacion, San Carlos, and Buenavista.
The conversion will greatly improve the economic and social living 
conditions of the communities traversed by said road because it is used 
heavily to transport agricultural products. It is also used to reached various 
tourist attractions and destinations. For this reason, the Municipality of 
Dapa has requested this representation to seek the conversion of the said 
Island Barangay Circumferential Road to a National Road. 
In the light of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Francisco Jose “Bingo” F. Matugas II 
First District, Surigao del Norte 
(Siargao Island) 
January 3, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced By Hon. Francisco Jose “Bingo F. Matugas II 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD OF THE 
NINE (9) ISLAND BARANGAYS OF THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF DAPA, SURIGAO DEL NORTE, NAMELY, BAGAKAY, 
CABAWA, DAGOHOY, MONTSERRAT, SAN MIGUEL, STA. 
FELOMINA 
CONSOLACION, 
SAN 
CARLOS, 
AND 
BUENAVISTA, 
INTO 
A 
NATIONAL 
ROAD 
AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR.  
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled. 
 SECTION 1. The circumferential road covering the nine (9) island 
barangays of the Municipality of Dapa, Surigao del Norte, namely, Bagakay, 
Cabawa, Dagohoy, Montserrat, San Miguel, Sta. Felomina Consolacion, San 
Carlos, and Buenavista is hereby converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in 
the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the 
said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
6721