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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 503

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the Tunasan National High School in the City of
Muntinlupa. Its establishment will accommodate the rapid population growth in the area and
its surrounding environs.

Specifically, there is a need to establish the Tunasan National High School for the
following reasons:

1. It will cater to the graduates from the Tunasan Elementary School and Putatan
Elementary School as well as neighboring private elementary schools within the
barangay;

2. It will provide wider avenues for administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents
and the community for innovations and development that would hopefully
improve the division performance in terms of participation and achievement rates;
and

3. It will decongest the class size of Muntinlupa National High School which has an.
enrollment of around 9,000 students.

Due to the foregoing, passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
: 509

House Bill No.

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TUNASAN, CITY
OF MUNTINLUPA, METRO MANILA, TO BE KNOWN AS TUNASAN NATIONAL,
HIGH SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

PION 1. Establishment of the Tunasan National High School. — There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in
Barangay Tunasan, City of Muntinlupa to be known as Tunasan National High School.

Sec. 2. Appropriations. ~ The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department of Education’s program, the operationalization of the Tunasan National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

See. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 02 JUL 2013
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 832 )

Introduced by HON. FELIX WILLIAM B. FUENTEBELLA,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Education is imperative that it now has been enshrined in the Constitution mandating
the State not only to make education accessible to all but to uphold the right of all citizens to
quality education. In pursuance of this explicit constitutional mandate, Congress passed
Republic Act No. 6655 otherwise known as the Free Secondary Education Act.

The bill seeks to convert the Juan Filipino Memorial High School in barangay Buyo, Goa
Camarines Sur into a national High School to be known as the Juan Filipino Memorial National
High School with the desire of promoting quality education as envisioned by the Constitution.
The Municipality of Goa does not have sufficient funds to support the needs of the school and
its increasing number of students, hence, the school and its students are currently suffering
from lack of facilities, materials and qualified faculty that are fundamental in promoting quality
education. There is an urgent need, therefore, to pass the burden to the national government if
only to pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of citizens to quality
education.

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

FELIX WILMANV4. FUENTEBELLA
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 832

Introduced by HON. FELIX WILLIAM B, FUENTEBELLA,

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE JUAN FILIPINO MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BUYO,
MUNICIPALITY OF GOA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS JUAN FILIPINO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School, The Juan Filipino Memorial High School in
Barangay Buyo, Municipality of Goa, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby converted into a
national high school to be known as Juan Filipino Memorial National High School

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

SECTION 3, Appropriations, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Juan Filipino Memorial National High

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

SECTION 4. Implementation, The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations that
may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act,

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__748

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the GSIS-Sampaguita Road in Barangay Calendola
in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, into a national road and appropriate
funds for the maintenance and improvement thereof.

The GSIS-Sampaguita Road traverses three barangays namely Calendola,
Riverside and Narra in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna. It provides
access to different points in the community and serves as a viable link for trade and
development, education, health, agriculture, energy and tourism.

Over the years, the GSIS-Sampaguita Road has deteriorated and now needs
re-surfacing, re-alignment and installation of drainage structures. By converting it
into a national road, the Department of Public Works and Highways can include it
in its road maintenance and repair programs with funds from the national
government. Thus, reconstruction and improvement could be properly undertaken.

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

1" District, Laguna



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ? 48

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE GSIS-SAMPAGUITA
ROAD IN BARANGAY CALENDOLA, CITY OF SAN PEDRO,
PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The GSIS-Sampaguita Road connecting Barangays
Calendola, Riverside and Narra, in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, 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 its program the improvement, maintenance and repair of
the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

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

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. a3

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Branch Office of the Register of Deeds in the
City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur.

Surigao del Sur has a Registry of Deeds located in Tandag City, the
province's First District. However, considering that Tandag City is several
kilometers away from Bislig City and its neighboring towns, the people of the
Second District of Surigao del Sur had to travel a great distance before they can
have their lands registered or obtain copies of their land titles. The amount of
time, money and energy spent traveling such distance have made the process of
registration unduly taxing upon the people.

The establishment of a Branch of the Office of the Registry of Deeds in the
City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur will relieve them of this burden and bring the
service of the government closer to the people of the Second District of Surigao
del Sur. Corollarily, it bears noting that Bislig City has a Regional Trial Court
where they may conveniently file their petitions for issuance of land titles.

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

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Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A BRANCH OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF
SURIGAO DEL SUR IN THE CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL
SUR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Branch Office of the Registry of
Deeds of Surigao del Sur in the City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur, which
shall serve as the Registry of Deeds in the Second District of the Province.

SECTION 2. The Branch Office shall be headed by a Deputy Register of
Deeds to be appointed by the Secretary of Justice upon the recommendation of
the Administrator of the Land Registration Authority. The Deputy Register of
Deeds shall be assisted by a staff to be appointed by the Administrator.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Justice shall promulgate the necessary
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Justice under
the current General Appropriations A ct. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the said branch office shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


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

in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 774

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

By objective, this bill calls for the declaration of 6” of January and every
year thereafter as legal holiday in Quezon City as a historical tribute to heroine
Melchora Aquino who is considered as the Mother of the Philippine Revolution of
1896.

By virtue of a resolution of the National Historical Commission, the
birthplace of our heroine was officially declared a national shrine on March 2,
2012 or the Tandang Sora Shrine as a national landmark. With this declaration,
there are now two national historical shrines, the other one being the Quezon
Memorial Shrine. NHC’s historical marker was received by the city government
coinciding with the celebration of Tandang Sora’s 200" birth anniversary.

Since LGU-Quezon City is where the birthplace and eventual tomb on
Banlat Road in the Barangay named in her honor ai it behooves upon
Congress to declare 6" of January and every
holiday in the entire of Quezon City so it can pay ffibute to the val
of Tandang Sora dubbed the Grand Old Lady of fhe Katipunan.

The immediate passage of this’bill is therefore most sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 77h

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
COMMEMORATING 6™ OF JANUARY AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER AS
NON-WORKING LEGAL HOLIDAY IN QUEZON CITY IN HONOR OF
MELCHORA AQUINO, A.K.A. TANDANG SORA, THE GRAND OLD LADY OF
THE KATIPUNAN

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Tandang Sora Legal Holiday
Act of 2013.’

SEC. 2. The 6" of January and every year thereafter are hereby declared
as non-working legal holiday in the whole of Quezon City to commemorate the
birth anniversary of the Grand Old Lady of the Katipunan.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House siino,_1°7

introduced by Rep. Winston Winnie” Castelo

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The advent of the intemet, advanced technology if you may, has changed the

way we do things to a degree never before imagined.

But where one gains, another one lowed,

There are those on the other side of the Great Cultural Divide who cannot
‘exercise the option to go on formal education, either secondary or tertiary level, uniess
alternative, online, and intensive program of study or curriculum could be
ble — this time — informally, outside of the box, in another learning
environment and in an entirely new albeit experimental mode of learning.

Few steps may have been taken in this direction with a concept, however

incomplete, like the concept of “eSkwela'.
|

In the context of this humble measure, it is envisioned that one can acquire a

high schoo! education and/or two-year college program of study or course without having
to attend hours of actual classroom instruction which could entail various costs let alone

sacrifice.

This unmet need is best satisfied with this Alternati earning System
institutionalized, hence this submission. In the end, jousands of
‘otherwise out-of-school will get into mainstteam — i
pursue college, then find gainful employment and fyfally break the artificial barrier of
poverty.

The immediate passage of this bill is most eatnestly sought.

“WINNIE” CASTELO.

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Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. | 127

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ALTERNATIVE- LEARNING SYSTEM FOR HIGH
SCHOOL AND FIRST TWO YEARS OF C! E AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established an Altemative-Online Leaming System
for High School and First Two Years of Coflege|in the educational system.

SEC. 2 Under this Act, Altemative-Online Learning System shall be
administered by the Department of Education in the case of high schoo! students and by
the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority in the case of those in their first
two years in college.

SEC. 3. Coverage of this Act. - Antpubhe ‘and privete educational establishments
offering high school and/or college courses duly accredited with Dep Ed and/or TESDA
may offer Altemetive-Online Leeming System which shall design the admission
requirement, curriculum, proficiency test, grading system, issuance of diploma and/or
certification and the like... i

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

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fittopn (15) days after its complete publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation whichever
comes eartier.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

~ 797

HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many taxi drivers do not allow commuters to ride on their taxis if the places of
destination are not to their liking. This bill secks to encourage taxi drivers to honor the law and
bear always in mind that the contract of carriage and the obligation of common carriers is at all

limes visited with public interest. This measure was previously filed by Senator Villar in the 15

Congress. Passage of this bill is earnestly requested now in the 16% Congress.

nant sett ABAYON

Representati
‘st District of Northen Samar



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

737

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT
PENALIZING THE CHARGING OF TAXI FARES WHICH ARE HIGHER THAN
THE OFFICIAL RATES, THE FAILURE TO USE THE TAXI METERS, OR THE
REFUSAL TO CARRY TAXI PASSENGERS, WITHOUT CAUSE, TO THEIR
PLACES OF DESTINATION

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

SECTION 1. Any person who charges taxi fares which are higher than the official rates, or who
does not use the taxi meter system in charging a passenger his fare, or who, without valid cause,
refuses or does not carry or bring any person to his place of destination shall, after due process,
be penalized with a fine of not less than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) but not more than Ten
Thousand Pesos (10,000.00) and shall be suspended from driving for a period not less than one
(J) year but not more than five (5) years. Any subsequent violation of the foregoing acts shall be
penalized with a permanent disqualification of the offender from driving a common carrier.

SECTION 2. (a) The common carrier or operator of the vehicle violating Section 1 hereof shall
be penalized with a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000.00) but not more than
Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000,00). (b) The vehicle involved in the violation under Section 1
hereof shall be impounded and be in the custody of the appropriate government agency which
has the authority to license common carriers for a period of not less than one (1) month but not
more than six (6) months.

SECTION 3. The investigation or hearing of any complaint under this Act shall be summary in
nature and without regard to technicalities of law or procedure, all in the interest of due process;
Provided, that the operator or common carrier shall be duly notified of the same.

SECTION 4. The liability under this Act shall be independent from, and be without prejudice to,


any liability under other laws.

SECTION 5. The Secretary of Transportation and Telecommunications is hereby authorized to
promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes
earlier.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 755

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 8942, otherwise known as the
“National Museum Act of 1998.”

The National Museum is the custodian of the nation’s artistic and cultural
heritage. It provides a venue to instill cultural consciousness and a sense of
nationalism among Filipinos through its collection and activities covering science,
education and culture.

This bill aims to qualify the use of the museum’s income from the proceeds
of the sales of reproductions, cultural items, publications, creation, restoration,
conservation, identification, earnings from planetarium programs, entrance fees
and other auxiliary services to augment its operational requirements.

This bill has been filed by Honorable Ruffy B. Biazon and other co-authors
but was never enacted into law. Hence, this bill.

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

DANILO RAMON S. FERNA)


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 755

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

AN ACT
QUALIFYING THE USE OF THE INCOME OF THE NATIONAL
MUSEUM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8492,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NATIONAL MUSEUM ACT OF 1998”

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

SECTION 1. Section 26 of Republic Act No. 8492 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“SEC. 26. [Revolving Fund| USE OF INCOME. — The
NATIONAL MUSEUM IS AUTHORIZED TO USE ITS income [of
the Museum] not exceeding the amount of [Two] FIVE million pesos
{(P2,000,000.00)} (P5,000,000.00) ANNUALLY derived from the
proceeds of the sales of reproductions, cultural items, publications,
creation, restoration, conservation, identification, authentication,

and other

earnings from planetarium programs, ENTRANCE I
auxiliary services [shall be constituted as a revolving fund for the use
of the Museum.| © TO AUGMENT THE MUSEUM'S
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO:


A) UPGRADING AND MODERNIZATION OF
COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION

FACILITIES;

B) REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
AND FACILITIES THAT HOUSE ITS OFFICES,
COLLECTIONS AND ACQUISITIONS;

C) UPDATE ITS INSURANCE PAYMENTS;

D)INCREASE THE LEVEL OF SECURITY IT
CURRENTLY EMPLOYS; AND

E) FUND EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
REPRODUCTION OR ACQUISITION OF CULTURAL
ITEMS, PUBLICATIONS, CREATIONS, RESTORATION
AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS, PLANETARIUM
PROGRAMS AND OTHER AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES.”

SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Director of the
National Museum shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary for the
effective implementation of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its
effectivity.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO.__ 438

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15" Congress and approved by the
House of Representatives on third reading, seeks to rename San Manuel Norte National
High School into Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr. Memorial National High School.

Recognition given to men and women who has shown unparalleled contribution to
society should be immortalize in ways which the townspeople can easily remember, one
manner of which is to name after the aforementioned a particular institution. Among these
notable members of society is Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr.

Dr.

ses was born and raised in Barangay San Manuel, Municipality of Ago, in
the Province of La Union. He was elected as Representative of the Second District of La
Union when the 1* Congress of the Philippines convened and served as such until the 15"
Congress. In his capacity as Representative, Dr. Cases extended various developmental
programs especially in his hometown of Agoo. He pioneered several infrastructure
projects including construction of roads, bridges, school buildings, and irrigation system
that effectively helped our farmers increase their crop production.

Dr. Cases has exuded the character of a true Ilocano. He is an advocate of quality,
world-class education, being a graduate of one of the top universities in the world, the
University of California in Berkeley. He believed that education is the pathway to

progress. To honor his unrivalled contribution and example of public service especially to


the aspiring youth, it is appropriate and timely to rename San Manuel Norte National
High School into Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr. Memorial National High School.

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

dp:

NY” C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EUFRANIO “FI

Secor istrict, La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__ 488

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF SAN MANUEL NORTE NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO, PROVINCE OF LA UNION TO
DR. MANUEL T. CASES, SR. MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Renaming of a National High School. The name of San Manuel

Norte National High School in the Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union is hereby

changed to Dr. Manuel T. Cases, Sr. Memorial National High School.

SE

Cases, Sr. Memorial National High School shall continue to remain in its present location

2. Location of the Main Campus. The main campus of the Dr. Manuel T.

in the Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette

Approved,
RECEIVED %
01 JUL 201

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3¢

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks the construction and operation of an appropriate
Modern Mass Transport System in the City of Cebu and Metro Cebu.

Current economic activities in the City of Cebu and Metro Cebu put in sharp
focus the development potentials of the area towards making it a prime growth
center and more. This kind of potential and this kind of development, however, give
rise to some areas of concern. With the Cebu City and Metro Cebu's projected
growth, even the construction and improvement of basic infrastructures: roads,
bridges and flood control facilities in selected areas to alleviate the serious traffic
situation now obtaining will not be adequate in the near future, given the increasing
and widening areas of traffic.

The common perception is that the traffic situation in the City of Cebu and
Metro Cebu, considering the economic growth trends, population explosion rates and
migration factors, will reach a level where a modern mass transit system must be put
in place. It is in this context that an appropriate modern Mass Transport System is
proposed, a mass transport scheme that realistically looks into the “not too instant
future”, anticipating the requirements of an ever expanding metropolis.

It may be stressed that this bill passed on third and final reading in the House
of Representatives during the Thirteenth Congress but was not approved by the
Senate, for lack of time upon congressional adjournment.

Approval of the bill is therefore earnestly recommended.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

“9
HOUSE BILL NO. 369

Introduce by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR FOR A LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT (LRT) OR MONORAIL OR
BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE MODERN MASS
TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN CEBU CITY AND METRO CEBU

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a Light Rail Transport (LRT) or monorail or Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) or any other appropriate modern mass transport system in the
City of Cebu and Metro Cebu to be provided by the Department of Transportation
and Communications (DOTC).

SEC. 2. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall
endorse a Light Rail Transport (LRT) or monorail or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or any
appropriate modern mass transport system in the City of Cebu and Metro Cebu for
funding either through a government guarantee Official Development Assistance
(ODA) or private sector participation under a Build-Operate Transfer (BOT) scheme
as a multi-year project.

The DOTC shall be reponsible for the implementation and operationalization
of the transport system, including the feasibility and detailed engineering studies and
acquisition of site

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__749

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road connecting Barangay Langgam
and Barangay San Antonio in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna into a
national road.

San Pedro City is the gateway of the Provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas,
Aurora, Rizal and Quezon or the CALABARZON area to Metro Manila. Its
strategic location makes San Pedro a popular suburban residential community and
host to a number of industrial compounds and factories.

Converting the Langgam-San Antonio Provincial Road to a national road
will further stimulate and promote economic growth and development of the
barangays which the said road traverses. Moreover, the annual funding from the
national government will ensure the road’s continued repair and maintenance.

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

Republic of the Philippines


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 749

Introduced by Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE LANGGAM-SAN
ANTONIO PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE CITY OF SAN PEDRO,
PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Langgam and
Barangay San Antonio in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

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

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 70?

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE (

This bill seeks to declare the sixteenth (16%) of January of every year as a
Special non-working holiday in the City of Navotas to commemorate tc foundation
day anniversary.

January 16. Each year, prior to its celebration, members of the community,
residents and businessmen alike, inquire with the City Government of Navotas if the
16" of January is a special holiday. Their query is meritoriue considering that the
declaration ofa holiday will affect business operations, schools, and work within the
City.

To put an end to these uncertains, and to allow the people of the City of
Navotas to celebrate and commemorate its foundation day, there is a compelling
need to declare the January 16 of every year as a special non-working holday in the
City of Navotas to commemorate its foundation day anniversary,

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



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

707

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Honorable TOBIAS REYNALD M. TIANGCO

AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY SIXTEEN OF EVERY YEAR

AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF NAVOTAS

Be it enacted by the Senate

© and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. January sixteen (16) of every year is hereby declared as

@ Special non-working holding in the City of Navotas to commemorare
its foundation day anniversary,

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No_ 470.

Introduced by
HON. AGAPITO H. GUANLAO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On March 21,1989, Presidential Proclamation No. 33 was issued declaring the
month of May every year as “Farmers and Fisherfolk” Month. The proclamation is
needed timely as it coincides with so many farmers’ and fisherfolk’s celebrations such
as the Carabao Festival in Pililan, Bulacan, the Pahiyas Festival in the Quezon Province
and numerous Feasts, all in celebration of bountiful harvests of fluvial parades in
celebration of the year’s good catch. All these are undoubtedly celebrations in farming
and fishery.

Pursuant to this Proclamation are also activities in farming communities such as
Harvest Festivals that local government units celebrate, with gatherings of farmers and
fisherfolk organizations.

However, and except for celebration of feasts, all others are less anticipated or
even ignored.

This Representation has always been cognizant of the roles played by farmers
and fisher folk but strongly believes that attention afforded to this social class does not
even approach that of the working class who celebrates its day every May 1 each year.

It may be superfluous to delve into exact estimates of the farmers and fisher
folk’s contribution to the Philippine society and to other nations and societies for that
matter. Suffice it to say that these classes or sectors weigh as much as others in every
nation’s purposeful strides toward building progressive and developed societies.

This proposed measure was filed before the 15" Congress as House Bill 1658,

and remains relevant to this day. Thus, the passage of this piece of proposed legislation
into law is earnestly sought

HON. AGAPITO HH. GUANLAO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 470

Introduced by
HON. AGAPITO H. GUANLAO

AN ACT DECLARING MAY 15 OF EACH YEAR AS NATIONAL FARMERS AND
FISHERFOLK DAY

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby declared that May 15 of each year as National Farmers
and Fisherfolk Day;

a That May 15, is a Special Non-Working Holiday
SECTION 2. —_Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of

its publication in the Official Gazzette or in at least two (2) newspapers
of general circulation

Approved:
Republie of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House BillNo.__—84_

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Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

in Municipal Resolution No. 2011-2041, the Sangguniang Bayan of
Compostela, Compostela Valley Province expressed the sense of the local
government unit to have the Montevista-Mati National Highway traversing the
municipalities of Compostela, New Bataan and Maragusan in Compostela Valley
Province renamed into the Corazon C. Aquino National Highway. This is consistent
with their desire to honor the former President of the Republic whose role and
involvement in nation-building and dedication to public service greatly affected our
people. If favorably passed into law, this proposal will not only remind those using
the national highway of the noble deeds of the late President but will likewise inspire
them to emulate her example of selfless service to the aation.

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

MARIA C. NU ZAMORA

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 584

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen

ANACT
RENAMING THE MONTEVISTA-MATI NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAVERSING THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF COMPOSTELA, NEW BATAAN AND MARAGUSAN IN
COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE INTO THE CORAZON C. AQUINO NATIONAL
HIGHWAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

2s of the Philippines in Congress

Be _it enacted by the Senate and the House of Represent
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Montevista-Mati National Highway traversing the municipalities
of Compostela, New Bataan and Maragusan in Compostela Valley Province is hereby
renamed Corazon C. Aquino National Highway.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 822

Introduced by HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Owing to the scarcity of funds in the province coffers, the maintenance of the provincial road
connecting the Municipalities of Datu Paglas in Maguindanao, Columbio and Lutayan in Sultan
Kudarat has not been regularly undertaken which made the road uneven and even impassable
during rainy days.

This road is a vital artery that connects various barangays in the province. Thus there is a need
to make this road passable and in good condition at all times in order to enable our constituents
to bring their produce to the nearest market. Through this undertaking, the national government
will be able to accelerate the promotion of economic growth as well as stable peace and order
situation in the locality.

In as much as the local government could no longer improve or maintain adequately the
aforementioned subject road, there is a need to convert the provincial road connection the
Municipalities of Datu Paglas in Maguindanao, Columbio and Lutayan in the Province of Sultan

Kudarat into a national road to implement the badly needed repair.

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

RADEN C. SAKALURAN


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Introduced by HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

"AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF
DATU PAGLAS, PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF
COLUMBIO AND LUTAYAN, PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD”

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Municipality of Datu Paglas in the
Province of Maguindanao and the Municipalities of Columbio and Lutayan in the Province of

Sultan Kudarat is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
02 JUL 2013
Republic of the Philippines :
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 7 Lats Phy

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 849.

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sections 13 and 17 of Article II of the Constitution expresses the important role of
the youth in nation-building. In the same, the State also highlights the importance of
education as an investment for national growth and development.

Fact is, Section 1, Article XIV of the fundamental law provides that “the State shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens to qualify education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

To date, a clamor for the creation and institutionalization of a national high school in
Barangay Gulod under the newly created legislative district in Quezon City, Metro Manila is
very much evident. In order to address the teacher-student ratio which leaves much to be
desired, Honorable Winston Castelo of the former Second District of Quezon City filed this
measure.

The passage of this bill is highly recommended.

REDO D. VARGAS III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLNo.__8 43

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY GULOD, QUEZON CITY,
METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS GULOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School - There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay
Gulod, Quezon City, metro Manila, to be known as Gulod National High School.

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

SEC, 3. Implementation - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue
rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__'721

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Status confers privileges.

At least, this flows in the veins of Republic Act No. 9257 that granted additional
benefits and privileges to senior citizens amending thereby Republic Act No. 7432.

By definition, a senior citizen is a resident citizen who is at least 60 years of age.

This bill more kindly looks at senior citizens as those who have worked for many
years paying in taxes but would not live long enough to collect benefits.

And if life expectancy is only 58 for men and 62 for women, this kind of care from
the state is of minimal help, matter-of-factly.

As much as an existing law has already granted senior citizens free medical and
dental as well as laboratory in hospitals and a monthly stipend of P500 to as high as
1,500 for indigents, this new proposal should not be met with resistance.

This hardly expands the privileges or benefits any larger but should be viewed as
a case where no ane really gains 28 no one really loses. In short, the zero-sum game or
conflict does not apply in this grant - as there is no si phere one’s gain, is
somebody else's loss.

4 minute protection against the hazards of sickness,
this proposed measure.

The passage of this bill is collectively sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
721

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

ACT
GRANTING EVERY SENIOR CITIZEN FREE MOVIE SEAT AND/OR FREE PARKING
SLOT IN SHOPPING MALLS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Every senior citizen is hereby granted free movie seat andior free
parking slot in shopping malls.

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3, The Department of Trade & Industry shall issue pertinent guidelines to
carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect sixty (60) days after its complete publication in
the Official Gazette and in at least four (4) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS) j/

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REGULAR SESSION) pare 2 JUL 2013

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Republic of the Philippines \%
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HOUSE BILLNO. —

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Azpetia High School into the AZPETIA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, located at Azpetia, Prosperidad.

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution guarantees the following rights: ‘The
State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at alll levels,
and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

Education inspires knowledge, ensures productivity, and guarantees a good
future. Moreover, we cannot expect to attain progress if our young are uneducated,
unskilled, and unschooled.

The Municipality of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur is one of the fastest growing
local government units, it needs an educated citizenry.

Considering these merits, we earnestly request that this proposed measure be

approved.

HON. MARIA WALENTINA G, PLAZA.


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 884

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE AZPETIA HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE “AZPETIA.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1: Conversion into a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High
School in Barangay Azpetia, Properidad, Agusan del Sur to be known as the “Azpetia
National High School.”

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the
Azpetia High School are hereby transferred to the “Azpetia National High School,” the
initial funding for which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of
Azpetia National High School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operation of the Azpetia National High School.
Thereafter the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,