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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

Seventeenth Congress
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 471.6

Introduced by: Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Elizco Road from a City Road to a National Road. Elizco Road is
located in Barangay Ibayo Tipas, Taguig City.

Elizco Road is a major thoroughfare of container trucks, vans and private vehicles plying
from neighboring cities to and from our City. To date, the road is deteriorating and in dire
need of repair and rehabilitation.

City funds are scarce. As such, there is an impending need to tap other resources,

With the improvements of the road, its potentials for commercial and industrial
development would be realized. Further, with its conversion into a national road, it would

receive the much needed funding and assistance it deserves.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

“HON, ERAFICA


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

4716

House Bill No, __“*

Introduced by Representative Arnel M. Cerafica

AN ACT
CONVERTING ELIZCO ROAD LOCATED IN IBAYO- TIPAS, TAGUIG CITY, FROM A CITY ROAD TO
A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. The Elizco Road located in Ibayo-Tipas, Taguig City, is hereby converted into a
National road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be charged to
the Appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum necessary for its improvement, maintenance and
repair shall be included in the Annual Appropriations Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to standardize nutrition-based menus in canteens in all public
elementary and high schools in the country.

Proper nutrition for our children is very important, particularly in their
formative years. It has been established that many commercially sold food are
in the nature of junkfood, and are unhealthy, especially in the long term.

Hopefully, this Act will pave the way for canteens in all public schools in the
country to serve only food which are nutrition-based.

AEX fh,
SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4038

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A STANDARD NUTRITION-BASED MENU FOR ALL PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL CANTEENS IN THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the “Nutrition-Based Menu
Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. Every public elementary and high school canteen in the country shall
only serve food which are nutrition-based.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health
(DOH) shall collaborate and formulate the pertinent rules and regulations
necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or

amended accordingly

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines ZS ‘REP! ma
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 47°79

Introduced by Representative Manuel Monsour T. Del Rosario [II

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Commonwealth Act No. 141 (Public Land Act) is the overarching law that provides for the
distribution of public lands. Filipino citizens who are in possession of public agricultural lands and
who have paid taxes thereon for at least 30 years are qualified beneficiaries for the issuance of free
patents.

However, the beneficiaries of these land grants are restricted from mortgaging or selling
their lands within five (5) years from the issuance thereof. Moreover, after the five-year restriction
when conveyance is allowed, the original owner is allowed to repurchase the land within another
five (5) years. These restrictions hamper the negotiability and tradability, as well as the full
development of these lands.

This bill intends to remove the archaic restrictions of the Public Land Act on agricultural
free patents in order to make these titles readily available for commercial and credit transactions
that land owners can access to increase productivity and improve their economic conditions.

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

‘L MONSOUR T. DEL ROSARIO III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17"™) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4779

Introduced by Representative Manuel Monsour T. Del Rosario III

AN ACT REMOVING THE RESTRICTIONS UNDER SECTIONS 118, 119, 120,
121, 122, AND 123 OF COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 141, AS AMENDED,
ON FREE PATENTS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 44 THEREOF

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Agricultural Free Patent Reform
Act”,

Section 2. Removal of Restrictions. — Agricultural public lands alienated or disposed of in
favor of qualified public land applicants under Section 44 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as
amended, shall not be subject to restrictions regarding encumbrances, conveyances, transfers, or
dispositions imposed under Sections 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, and 123 of the same Act.

Section 3. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part of this Act, or the application
thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections
of this Act or the application of such provision or part hereof to other persons or circumstance shall
remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and regulations
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit No. 4041

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a free Vitamin C program for all public elementary
and high school teachers in the country.

Given their meager salaries despite the amount of work and sacrifice
required of them, public school teachers , more often than not, face the reality
of having a “come-what-may" attitude when it comes to taking care of their
health due to financial restrictions. Even the basic intake of vitamins is, often
times, set aside. tronically, it is, in fact, to the best interest of their students
and, the parents, to ensure that they are in good health for them to actually
perform their teaching duties better.

Hopefully, this Act will provide the necessary means for our public schoo!
teachers to have ready access to even just Vitamin C, arguably the most
important of all vitamins, due to its functions as an antioxidant and as an
immune system booster.

BR

SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4041

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FREE VITAMIN C PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shail be known as the “Free Vitamin C for
Public School Teachers Act of 2016"

SEC. 2. Every public elementary and high school teacher in the country shall
have access to free Vitamin C.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health
(DOH) shall collaborate and formulate the pertinent rules and regulations
necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or

amended accordingly.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4797

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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Given the increasing population of the Province of Samar, there is now a greater need for direct
government service delivery. This includes the issuance of a Philippine passport which is being
jpinos from alll sectors of society. Presently, the residents of the Province of Samar
suffer through hours of travel in order to apply for or renew their passports.

availed by

‘To ameliorate the situation, it is proposed that a Department of Foreign Affairs — Passport Issuance
Office be established in Calbayog City. This office shall enable the residents of Samar and nearby
provinces like Northern Samar to access the services of the DFA without much difficulty.

For the aforementioned reasons, the undersigned submits this bill for the consideration of this

august body.

EDGAR MARY S. SA\

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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nouse antno. 4797

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ~ PASSPORT ISSUANCE
OFFICE IN CALBAYOG CITY, PROVINCE OF SAMAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established a Department of Foreign Affairs — Passport Issuance Office in
Calbayog City, Province of Samar.

Section 2. Appropriation. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs shall include in the Department's
programs the operationalization of the Passport Issuance Office in Calbayog City, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations. Thereafter, such sums
as may be necessary for the regular and continued operation of the Department of Foreign Office -
Passport Issuance Office in Calbayog City shalll be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs or its deputized officer shall issue rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation or the Official Gazette of the Philippines.

Approved.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

4633

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen ‘amora and Rep. Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to rename the Province of Compostela Valley into Davao de Oro.
Republic Act No. 8470 divided the Province of Davao del Norte and gave
corporate and legal existence to the Province of Compostela Valley. The populace
overwhelmingly ratified the law creating the new political subdivision and immediately
organized the instrumentalities of government vital to their everyday lives. In the process,
several problems were encountered, but nevertheless efficiently threshed out. The wheels,
of governance then started to grind, delivering the much needed services for the people.
Asit stands, the province stores much promise, its fulfillment unfolding over the years.

However, one issue that has been the subject of intense debate and attention is the
renaming of the province. This comes as no surprise, considering the close affinity of the
people to the place fondly and collectively known as “Davao.” Many of our constituents
still consider themselves “Davaweitos.” Their sentimental sense of belonging is
incontrovertible. Furthermore, recent consultative meetings with the provincial and
municipal leaders, as well as the populace, brought forth the need to retain the word
“Davao” in the province’s name along with a unique descriptive word that gives it
character. Undeniably, Compostela Valley is a place teeming with gold deposits, hence,
the term “de Oro.”

The sentiment to rename the provinee “Davao de Oro” has grown to a proportion
that is difficult to ignore. The need to address the issue has become imperative. Approval

of this bill is earnestly sought.
A

S. ZAMORA Ss. GONZAG.
First District strict
Compostfla Valley Province Compostela Valley Provine



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGR!

House Bill No. 4633

en $, Zamora and Rep, Ruwel Peter 8. Gonzaga

Introduced by Rep. Ma

AN ACT
RENAMING THE PROVINCE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY INTO DAVAO DE
ORO PROVINCE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PERTINENT PORTIONS
OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8470

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

SECTION 1. The Province of Compostela Valley is hereby renamed to be known
as Davao de Oro Province,

SEC. 2. The pertinent portions of Republic Act No. 8470 are modified
accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4335

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1987, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)
was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 202. It is tasked, among others, to handle
the issuance of authority to any entity (corporate or individual) wishing to engage in
public land-based transportation service and prescribe and regulate routes of service,
economically viable capacities and zones or areas of operation of public land
transportation services

The current traffic crisis in Metro Manila calls for the review of the composition of
the LTFRB, as there is a notable absence of a representative from the Metro Manila
Development Authority (MMDA), the agency mandated to perform the formulation,
coordination, and monitoring of policies, standards, and programs relating to transport
and traffic management in Metropolitan Manila.

Accordingly, there is a need to amend the composjtion of the LTFRB by\including
a representative from the MMDA to sit therein and ensfire the harmonized undertaking
of traffic management reforms

Thus, approval of this Act is earnestly sought.

IE” CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4335

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT AMENDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB)

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

SECTION 1.Section 2 of Executive Order No. 202 (s. 1987), creating the Land
Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is hereby amended to read
as follows:

“SECTION 2.Composition of the Board — The Board shall be composed of
a Chairman and two (2) members with the same rank, salary and
privileges of an Assistant Secretary, all of whom shall be appointed by the
President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Secretary of
Transportation and Communications. One (1) member of the Board shall
be a member of the Bar and shall have engaged in the practice of law in
the Philippines for at least five (5) years, another a holder of a degree in
civil engineering, and the other a holder of a degree in economics, finance
or management both with the same number of years of experience and
practice.

The Chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
shall sit as an ex-officio member of the Board. He/She may, in his/her
discretion, designate his/her duly authorized nominee to sit in the
Board on his/her behalf.”

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

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

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines RE cEiveD @
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE: B sl
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

4970

House Bill no.

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the city road of the San Simon Road,
Dalandanan, in the City of Valenzuela, Metro Manila into a national road.

‘The existing roadway is heavily traversed by motorists from local
residents and those from nearby municipalities. In our collective desire to
provide for the safety and convenience of our constituents who ply this route, it
is submitted that as to the maintenance of this road, the national government is
better equipped to handle. Conversion of this road into a national road would
also allow its development to be in line with the national infrastructure plan
Which as it stands is highly crucial in resolving the traffic crisis that is plaguing

Metro Manila.

Itis in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Representative


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4970

House Bill no.

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF SAN SIMON ROAD,
DALANDANAN, IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA
INTO A NATIONAL ROADAND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The San Simon Road, Dalandanan, in the City of Valenzuela,
Metro Manila is hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include
SECThe. Department's program the improvement, repair and
Inaintenance of said road, the funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriation Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4685

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto and Hon. Edward Vera Perez Maceda

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This piece of legislation seeks to uphold Section 18 of Article 1! of the 1987 Constitution which states that:

"That the State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote
their welfare."

Additional, the State is also mandated to promote the right to health of the people and instil heath
consciousness among them.

Reproductive diseases are prevalent in women. By reason of the fragile physical structure and maternal functions
of women, the Constitution, specifically Section 14 of Article XIII, gives special concern to working women and
expressly mandates the State to protect them by providing safe and healthful conditions, taking into account their
maternal functions.

To effectively carry out the intent and spirit of the above-mentioned state policies, particularly in the alleviation
and protection of the welfare of women workers both in government and private sectors, there is a strong need
to approve this bill.

Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

EDWARD VERA PEREZ MACEDA
CONGRESSMAN, 4™ DISTRICT OF MANILA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. A685

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INTRODUCED BY Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto and Hon. Edward Vera Perez Maceda
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AN ACT
GRANTING A ONE (1) MONTH NON-CUMULATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY TO WOMEN WORKERS WHO
UNDERGO MAJOR SURGICAL INTERNAL OPERATIONS ON THEIR REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Women workers in government and private sectors undergo major internal surgical operations on
their reproductive organs such as, but not limited to, partial or complete hysterectomy ate be granted a one-
month leave of absence with pay.

SEC. 2. Such leave shall not be deducted from their sick or vacation leave credits but should be treated as a
special leave similar to maternity leave.

SEC. 3. The leave benefits provided under this Act shall be cumulative.

SEC. 4. The Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Health shall promulgate the
Necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general
Circulation in the Philippines.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4240

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Small and medium-sized businesses will be benefited if the present truck
ban being imposed by the Department of Transportation be lifted with respect to
small trucks as it will enable them to move goods with ease and facility.

This Act aims to exempt small trucks from any truck ban imposed by the
Department of Transportation and local government units

SALVADOR B/BE:LARO, JR.
Represdntati
\-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

NTEENTH CONGRES
Regular Session

HOUSE BILL yo.4240

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
EXEMPTING SMALL TRUCKS FROM ANY TRUCK BAN
COVERAGE

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Small Trucks for
Business Mobility Act of 2016”,

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. ‘Trade and industry in the country will be
promoted by removing undue restrictions to the conduct of business of small
and medium-sized enterprises,

SE As much as possible, small trucks shall be allowed entry in all major
roads of the country to facilitate delivery of goods and services to any point in
the country at any given time. For this purpose, a small truck shall be defined as
one which has a gross weight of 3,800 grams, net capacity of 1,900 grams, and
should be a four-wheeled vehic

SEC. 4. The Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the
Department o} and Industry is mandated to formulate the rules and
regulations of this Act.

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SEC. 5. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

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

Approved.
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS, )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 4936
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5431 during the
Fourteenth Congress. It was approved by the Committee on Public Works and
Highways as substitute House Bill No. 6153 under Committee Report No. 1899,
dated March 31, 2009. It was approved on 2” reading on May 6, 2009 and 3"?
reading on May 20, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it
was not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert A, Velez St. to Macasandig-Indahag-Taguanao
Cagayan de Oro City Road from a city road to a national road

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City funds are not available for its maintenance and/or upgrading
Hence, the need to tap other sources

With the improvement of the A. Velez St. to Macasandig-Indahag-Taguanao
Cagayan de Oro City Road, its potentials for commercial and industrial development
would be realized, Further, with its conversion into a national road, it would receive
the much needed funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

Mf

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS. )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 7

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 4936

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. TO MACASANDIG — INDAHAG - TAGUANAO
ROAD, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The A. Velez St. to Macasandig — Indahag — Taguanao Road,
Cagayan de Oro City is hereby converted into a national road

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

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newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.4483

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and
sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote
total human liberation and development. (Sec.17, Article Il, The 1987 Philippine
Constitution). However, on account of poverty, many high school alumni are unable to
enrol in college. It's about time the State underwrote college education of the
underprivileged and diligent high school students. Setting a standard (85% GWA) would
motivate such indigent students to work hard in order to qualify and their sue a

Hence, the State’s sponsoring their college education would

éntribute to general
human liberation and development since such students would bé

lifted out of poverty



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 4483

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED HIGH SCHOOL.
STUDENTS WHOSE GENERAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE (GWA) IS NOT LOWER THAN 85
PERCENT

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “State Scholars Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. There shall be provided, under the supervision of the Commission on
Higher Education in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development, College Scholarship Grants to underprivileged high school students
whose General Weighted Average (GWA) is not lower than 85 percent.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Commission on Higher Education under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 4. If any section or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, other
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SEC. 5. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

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

17% Congress
First Regular Session

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House Bill No. 4528

Introduced by HON. RODRIGO A, ABELLANOSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mandaue City, created under Republic Act No. 5519, has been declared a highly-urbanized city since
1991 and currently has a total population of 362,654 (as of August 1 2015). It is home to many of the
largest companies in the country and hosts the majority of the furniture-industry
population and its economy continue to grow at impressive rates,

ector. To date, its

‘As such, the City’s people has been clamoring for the creation of their own legislative district so that they
may enjoy proper representation in Congress. Indeed, it is high time that we heed their call, This bill,
hence, seeks to separate Mandaue City from the 6" legislative district of the Province of Cebu, giving
‘way to the creation of the lone legislative district of Mandaue City

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

RODRIGO A, ABELLANOSA


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

17% Congress
First Regular Session

4528

House Bill No. _

Introduced by HON. RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE CITY OF MANDAUE FROM THE SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF
THE PROVINCE OF CEBU TO CONSTITUTE THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE

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

SECTION 1. Lone Legislative District. - The City of Mandaue is hereby separated from the Sixth
Legislative District of the Province of Cebu to constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of
Mandaue, which shall commence in the next national clection after the cffcctivity of this Act,

SEC. 2, Incumbent Representative. ~ The incumbent representative of the Sixth Legislative District of the
Province of Cebu shall continue to represent the said district until the new representative of the Lone
Legislative District of the City of Mandaue shall have been elected and qualified.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Elections shall issue the neces:
regulations to implement this Act.

rules and

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. Should any provision of this Act or any part thereof be declared invalid, the
other provisi

ns, so far as they are separable from the invalid ones, shall remain in force and effect,

SEC. 5, Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction,
administrative order, rule or regulation inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or
amended accordingly

SEC. 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4246

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to integrate lessons on climate change and
environmental protection in the curriculum of basic education.

We live at a time when climate change and environmental
protection requires urgent understanding, .

Such understanding should start from formal education, from our
schools, by including lessons thereon in the appropriate subjects in the
school curriculum.

Atty. SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Represeptatiye
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4246

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT TO INTEGRATE LESSONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CURRICULUM
OF BASIC EDUCATION

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “ Climate Change
and Environmental Protection Education Act of 2016.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to
recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and to promote
and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-
being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

SECTION 3. As used in this Act, the term “Basic Education” shall refer
to the formal education system enforced in the Philippines which starts
from Kindergarten and which proceeds to the six grades of elementary
education, followed by two years each of Junior and Senior High School.


SECTION 4. The Department of Education is hereby mandated to include
in the appropriate subjects of the curriculum of basic education lessons on
climate change and environmental protection. Such lessons shall
emphasize how our schoolchildren could be of assistance in protecting
our environment.

SEC. 5. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter

SECTION 6. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act is held
invalid, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and
effect.

SECTION. 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees or rules
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 8. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Sessian

House BiLL No, 4205

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Unlike any other noble profession, teaching is perhaps the type that calls for the
need that teachers become the role models themselves

To achieve this end, teachers in either public or private should be enabled or better
still, empowered to lead simple but decent lives free from the dangers or risks of
having to borrow money or financial resources from ‘loan sharks’ who now have run
a profitable cottage industry catering to the rather sad socio-economic plight of a
sizeable population in the teaching profession

It is the intent of this bill to help the teachers sector cope with hard times given
certain hardships that they are prone to finding themselves in. In other words, their
improved salaries and allowances have not truly reached a desired point where there
will be no need for them to look for sources of funds through loans or lending
schemes that result in their being victimized by loan sharks.

Under this proposal therefore, the Government Service/ Insurance Systeh
authorized to open a special loan window that would cater td granting financial aly or
assistance to teachers in the public sector who wish to avdil of loans at interest rate
comparatively lower than prevailing interest rates.

The Immediate enactment of this bill is most earnestly sought.

Aged

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No4205

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM TO OPEN
A SPECIAL LOAN WINDOW OTHER THAN THAT OF EMERGENCY LOAN FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND PRESCRIBING LOW INTEREST RATE FOR
ITS REPAYMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1: This Act shall be known as the “Public School Teachers Special
Loan Window Act” of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Every bona fide member of the Government Service Insurance
System shall henceforth be entitled the right to avail and apply for loan or financial
assistance under the Special Loan Window as may be granted to every public school
teacher by the system at interest rate of repayment lower than prevailing or current
interest rate

SEC. 3. Under this Act, any other form of financial assistance that could be
availed of particularly an emergency loan should be deemed different and separate
from the special loan window

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least three newspapers of general circulation thirty (30) days upon its
approval

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Pirst Regular Sess:

HOUSE BILL _ Ab 59

juced by Representative Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr. (BUHAY
Party List)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The present administration of President Duterte has launched an intensive and
extensive campaign against the worsening Drug problem in our country to
avert a perceive degeneration of the Philippines to a narco-state. But said
campaign is being hampered by weaknesses or loop-holes in the present law,
Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

One area wherein the campaign is being limited is the coverage of mandatory
drug testing. Recent trends in the drug trade, abuse and use indicates a
proliferation of other drugs like “party drugs” (“Bestasy” or NDMA and “Angel
Dust” or phencyclidine) that the present drug test panel cannot detect. 1
believe that the present test panel can only detect cannabis and
methamphetamine hydrochloride.

With this in mind, this representation humbly proposes to amend Section 36 of
R.A. 9165 on Authorized Drug testing to include other drugs that are being
used and abused by drug dependents and pushers or traders.

It is said the detection is a major part in any crime prevention and reduction.

Therefoyé, we\sqek foft lassage of this measure.

ELARDE JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congr
First Regular Session

9
HOUSE BILL, NO. 4659

Introduced by Representative Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr.

AN ACT EXPANDING THE
FOR THE PURPOSE SE

SOVERAGE OF AUTHORIZED DRUG TESTING AMENDING
ION 36, ARTICLE I] OF REPUBLIC ACT 9165 OR KNOWN AS
ROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002

Section 1. Section 36 of Article III of Republic Act 9165 is hereby amended to read as:

“Section 36, Authorized Drug Tes

Authorized drug testing shall be done by any government forensic laboratories or by

y of the drug testing laboratori ed and monitored by the DOH to safeguard the
quality of test results. ‘The DOH shall tak g the price of the drug test with
DOH accredited drug testing centers to further reduce the cost of such drug test. The drug
testing shall employ among others, #ve-42) testing methods THAT SHALL INCLUDE, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING DRUGS: CANNABI: ‘OCAINE, OPIATES,
AMPHETAMINES, METHAMPHENTAMINE, PHENCYCLIDINE AND OTHE!

DRU DE MINED BY THE BOARD TO BE PREVALENT AT THE TIME, the
screening test which will determine the positive result as well as the type of the drug used

a

and the confirmatory test which will confirm a positive screening test. Drug test certificates
issued by aceredited drug testing centers shall be valid for one-year EIGHT-MONTH period
from the date of issue which may be used for other purposes. ‘The following shall be
subjected to undergo drug testing:

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

Approved, ;
REP. MARIANC Aut Wn ELARDE JR.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

4122

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the city road Que Grande road traversing from
Gen. T. De Leon Bridge to Mindanao Avenue in the Second District, City of
Valenzuela, into a national road.

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

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

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

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 4122

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING QUE GRANDE ROAD FROM GEN. T. DE LEON BRIDGE TO
MINDANAO AVENUE IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF VALENZUELA
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Que Grande Road traversing from Gen. T. De Leon Bridge to
Mindanao Avenue in the Second District, City of Valenzuela is hereby converted
into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4807

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare October Twenty-Seven of every year a special non-working
holiday in the Province of Sarangani in recognition of its Indigenous Peoples, who constitute a
large portion of the population of the province and has contributed to its rich and diverse cultural
heritage.

No less than the Constitution declares that “The State recognizes and promotes the rights
of indigenous cultural communities within the framework of national unity and development” (Art.
Il, Sec, 22). The national government has undertaken various steps in furtherance of this mandate,
including the passage of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA), and the declaration of
October as National Indigenous Peoples’ Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 1906.

Sarangani is home to five Indigenous Peoples groups, namely the Blaan, Taboli,
Tagakaulo, Ubo, and Manobo. Together, they comprise roughly 40% of the total population of the
province. This relatively higher percentage of Indigenous Peoples compared to most provinces
deserves recognition and must be celebrated annually in order to promote their welfare and culture
as well as foster unity amidst diversity.

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



CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES)
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS _)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

4807

HB. No.

BY REPRESENTATIVE ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER TWENTY-SEVEN OF EVERY YEAR A
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF
SARANGANI

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

SECTION 1. October Twenty-Seven of every year is hereby declared a
special non-working holiday in the Province of Sarangani in recognition of its
Indigenous Peoples, who constitute a large portion of the population of the province
and has contributed to its rich and diverse cultural heritage.

SECTION2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

4587

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero and Enrico A. Pineda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Republic of the Philippines it is hereby declared a policy of the State to
promote and upgrade the practice of agricultural engineering profession in the
Philippines by instituting measures that will result in relevant agricultural
engineering education and better career prospects for professional agricultural
engineers.

An agricultural engineer is a natural person who has been issued a certificate of
registration by the Board of Agricultural Engineering and has taken the oath of
profession of agiicultural engineers

This House Bill seeks to guarantee the delivery of basic and technical services to

accelerate agricultural modemization through adequate and well trained
professional agricultural engineers throughout the country

Earnest approval ofthis bill is hereby requested.

IC. li ROMERO Ph.D ENRICO A. PINEDA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4587

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Michael L. Romero and Enrico A. Pineda

AN ACT

AMENDING SECTION 32 OF R.A. NO.8559 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE "Philippine Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998", INCREASING
ITS PENALTIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy

Section 32 of Republic Act No. 8559 is hereby amended to read:

Section 32. Penalties, - In addition to the administrative sanctions imposed
under this Act, any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act
shall, upon conviction, be penalized by a fine not less than One hundred
fifty thousand pesos (P150,000.00) but not more than Three hundred


thousand pesos (P300,000.00), or imprisonment of not less than one (1)
year but not more than (3) years, or both fine and imprisonment at the

discretion of the court.

SECTION 2. Miscellaneous Provisions:

In addition, the Department of Agriculture (DA) shall impose the following
penalties, after determining, in an administrative proceeding, that violation of

this law has been committed:

a. withdrawal of the authorization for any integration, registration
and practice; and

b, Blacklisting, or automatic disapproval of any pending or
subsequent applications that they may filed with the Security and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and DA.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules
and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason of reasons, any portion
or provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining

provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.


SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

atter its publication in any newspaper of general circulation

Approved,