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Republic of the Philippines | RECEIVED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
Quezon City

SEV! ENTH CONG!

Regular Session

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House pitt No, L184 i

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOT

This bill seeks to transfer the Lanao del Norte Provincial Agrarian Reform Office from
lligan City to the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, the capital town of the Provine:

With the enactment of Batas Pambansa Bilang 181 in 1982, the seat of the Provincial
Government of Lanao del Norte was transferred to the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte
from lligan City. Corollary to this, provincial offices in Lanao del Norte of national agencies
should likewise relocate to the capital town of Tubod to make their services accessible to their
constituency. This is especially true with the passage of RA 9724 mandating the separation of
lligan City from the First Legislative District of Lanao del Norte to constitute a separate
legislative district.

While several provincial offices of national government agencies have relocated from
Iligan City to the capital town of Tubod, the Provincial Agrarian Reform Office has remained in
ligan City as of the present, This situation is causing serious difficulties and inconvenience on
the part of the residents of the Province who have continuing transactions with the PARO in
terms of accessibility and transportation expenses. For poor residents, repeated trips to Higan
City to transact with the PARO are causing serious strains on their finances, aside from the fact
said trips are time-consuming,

In view of the foregoing and in consonance with BP 181, the prompt approval of this

measure is earnestly sought and recommended.
MOHAMAD KHAID & DIMAPORO

I" District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGR'
First Regular Session

nouse Bit NoLL 84

Introduced by Honorable Mohamad Khalid Q, Dimaporo

AN AC
TRANSFERRING THE PROVINCIAL AGRARIAN REFORM OFFICE OF LANAO DEL
NORTE FROM ILIGAN CITY TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBOD, LANAO DI
NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Lanao del Norte Provincial Agrarian Reform Office, under the supervision
of the Department of Agrarian Reform, is hereby transferred from Iligan City to the Municipality of
Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

SEC, 2. The Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operationalization of the Lanao del Norte Provincial Agrarian Reform
Office in the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, the initial funding of which shall be charged
against the current year’s appropriations of the Lanao del Norte Provincial Agrarian Reform Office.

eafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the said Provincial Agrarian Reform
hall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
RECEINED

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1479
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill intends to include in the coverage of the law the broadcast media

practitioners. The latter should likewise enjoy the protection given to the member of the print

media since they equally play an important part in the dissemination of news and information

to the public. This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15"

Congress. Passage of this bill is earnestly sought now in the 17" Congress.

H. wk J. ABAYON IIL

Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1479
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 53 AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE PUBLISHER, EDITOR OR REPORTER.
OF ANY PUBLICATION FROM REVEALING THE SOURCE OF PUBLISHED
NEWS OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN CONFIDENCE BY INCLUDING
WITHIN ITS COVERAGE JOURNALIST FROM BROADCAST, NEWS
AGENCIES AND INTERNET PUBLICATIONS”

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

SECTION 1. Section | of the Republic Act No 53, as amended, is hereby under amended to
read as follows:

“SECTION 1. Without prejudice to his liability under the civil and criminal
laws, [the publisher, editor, columnist or duly accredited reported of any newspaper,
magazine or periodical of general circulation cannot be compelled to reveal the
source of any news-report or information appearing in said publication which was
related in confidence to such publisher, editor or reporter unless the court or a House
or committee of Congress] A DULY ACCREDITED JOURNALIST OF ANY
PRINT, BROADCAST, INTERNET, OR WIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATION,
LUDING PUBLISHER, STATION OWNER AND/OR MANAGER,
BUREAU CHIEF, EDITOR, NEWS EDITOR, WRITER OR REPORTER,
CORRESPONDENT, OPINION COLUMNIST OR COMMENTATOR,
CARTOONIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, OR OTHER PRACTITIONER
INVOLVED IN THE WRITING, EDITING, CANNOT BE COMPELLED TO.
REVEAL THE SOURCE OF ANY NEWS ITEM, REPORT OR
INFORMATION APPEARING OR BEING REPORTED OR DISSEMINATED
IN SAID MEDIA, WHICH WAS RELATED IN CONFIDENCE TO SUCH
JOURNALIST OR PRACTITIONER UNLESS THE COURT OR THE HOUSE
OR REPRESENTATIVES OR THE SENATE OR ANY ITS COMMITTEES
finds that such revelations is demanded by the security of the State.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — The provisions of Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code,
as amended, and the provisions of all other laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and


regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly

SECTION 3. Lffectivity Clause. -
publi

his Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
tion in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED

Constitution Hills, Quezon City 13 JUL 2016

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session |
RECISTRATON UNIT |
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

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HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon HI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant discounts to underprivileged vocational and technical
education students. According to studies, many students in vocational and technical
schools cannot afford the cost of books, school supplies and other basic education
services. Granting discounts to these underprivileged students could help them and
their family alleviate their economic and social conditions.

In view of the above benefits and to motivate students in their studies, this bill
provides for a ten percent (10%) discount in the purchase of basic education services
such as food, books and school supplies.

Immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

aust Zt ABAYON II

Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _1553

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
GRANTING DISCOUNTS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED VOCATIONAL AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND PROVIDING FUNDS AND
INCENTIVES FHEREFOR

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 “Discounts to
Underprivileged Students Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall protect and promote the right
of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all. Towards this end, the State establish and maintain a
system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives
which shall be available to deserving students in both public and private schools,
especially to the under-privileged.

SECTION 3. Definition. “Underprivileged students” refers to those Filipino
students enrolled in post-secondary non-degree technical-vocational courses and those
enrolled in bachelor degree programs at the college level, including the beneficiaries of
the Conditional Cash Transfer or Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and other
poverty reduction programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD), whose parents have a gross annual income of not more than three hundred
thousand pesos (Php 300,000.00).

SECTION 4, Discount. Any qualified student or beneficiary of this Act shall be
entitled to a ten percent (10%) discount in all basic education services such as books,
school supplies, food and medicines.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon City DATE:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.1683

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 236 of the Local Government Code of 1991 by
increasing the ceiling tax on additional Ad Valorem Tax on Idle Lands from five percent (5%) to
ten percent (10%),

The primary concer of this bill is the fact that there is a continuing non-cultivation and
non-utilization of our lands especially our agricultural lands due to the relatively minimal tax
burdens on idle lands in the country.

The Philippines has a total land area of 30 million hectares generally classified into forest
lands and alienable and disposable lands. Forest lands cover a total of 15.8 million hectares while
14.2 million hectares are alienable and disposable lands. Of the 14.2 million hectares alienable
and disposable lands, 93% or 13 million hectares are classified as agricultural lands. Should
these large agricultural lands be efficiently utilized, there will be higher agricultural productivity
therefore greatly addressing problems in food security

Further, our idle land tax remains largely unutilized by our local government units as a
revenue souree, Increasing the rate shall provide them more flexibility in its imposition and shall
serve as a better source of revenue

It is with this view that immediate approval of this bill isearnestly sought,

. REVILLA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NOL683

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

AN ACT INCRE
PURPOSE.

SING THE TAX ON IDLE LANDS, AMENDING FOR 1
ION 236 OF R. A. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

Be it enacted by the
assembled:

‘enate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

TION 1, Section 236 of the Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended as follows:

(C, 236.Additional Ad Valorem ‘Tax on Idle Lands. A province or
city, of a municipality within the Metropolitan Manila, may levy an
annual tax on idle lands at the rate not exceeding [five]
percent [(5%)] (10%) of the assessed value of the property which
shall be in addition to the basic real property tax.”

SECTION 2, All other acts, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or part or
parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

ECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its publication in two (2) newspapers of
general circulation

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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17" Congress BY:
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NOL8 72 REGISTRATION UNIT

BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology, arts,
culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to
provide a system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high
school. That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that
the highest budgetary priority shall be given to education. As such, it is mandate of the
Department of Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to
every Filipino regardless if age, gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual
appropriations for the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-
all development and progress of our nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this
Representation is filling this bill for the creation of National high School in Barangay
Babatnin, City of Malolos. in the I* District of Bulacan to be known as the Babatnin National
High School.

JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADOL.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

1872

HOUSE BILL NO:

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BABATNIN, CITY
OF MALOLOS , PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS BABATNIN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
establishment, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High School
in the Barangay Babatbin, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Babatnin
National High School.

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

SECTION 3. Implementations. The Secretary of the Education shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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First Regular Session 2ILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

4164

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MARIA LOURDES ACOSTA-ALBA

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This measure proposes to declare the Third Friday of October every year as a special
non-working public holiday in Baungon, Bukidnon in celebration of the Araw ng Baungon,
This is to encourage the participation of all sectors within the Municipality of Baungon
towards a more meaningful arld worthwhile celebration of the Municipality's foundation day.

The swift and urgent approval of this measure, which expresses the sense of the

Sangguniang Bayan of Baungon, in SB Resolution No. 2013-025 dated 25 September 2013,
is earnestly requested.

<dee LOURDES ACOSTA-ALBA,

First District, Bukidnon



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 First Regular Session
1164

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MARIA LOURDES ACOSTA-ALBA

AN ACT
DECLARING ILIRD FRIDAY OF OCTOB
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAUNG!
OF BUKIDNON TO BE KNOWN AS ARAW NG BAUNGON

IR EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
i, PROVINCE

Re i enacted by the Senate and House of Represematives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
‘ i .

SECTION 1, ‘The Third Friday of October of every year is hereby declared a special
non-working public holiday for the Municipality of Baungon, Province of Bukidnon

SE ION 2. To ensure meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared, all
municipal and barangay government officials, officers of public and private learning
institutions, and employers in the private sector shall encourage and afford sufficient time and
opportunities for their employees and students to engage and participate in any, activity
conducted within the premises of their respective offices, establishments, or schools’ to
celebrate Araw ng Baungon

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

‘ i
Approved,
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines | DATE:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ive
Quezon City |

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS RERISTR ATION «AT

First Regular Session

P)
HOUSE BILL NO. 1062

Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to acknowledge a factual and existing marital condition that
plagued not a few unions. Without dwelling on the deeper reasons behind the
separation, this bill offers a remedy without opening a pandora’s box or a can of worms
that are usually present during annulment proceedings.

Five years of actual separation would make the couples estrange enough that a
possible reconciliation is nil. Besides, five years should have made the parties adjust
and move on with their individual lives without further straining the relationship. Thus,
they should be granted the best relief that they can have, annulment. This way, they
can go on separate ways peacefully as no other reason ig needed to justify the

annulment thus avoid opening old wounds.
For this reason, the urgent approval of this bill is earnestly Sought.

HON.\ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS
"* District, Surigao del Norte

HOUSE W REPRESENTATIVES

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

1062

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS.

AN ACT AMENDING TITLE |, CHAPTER 3, OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL GROUND FOR ANNULMENT

Section 1. Title |, Chapter 3 of Executive Order No. 209, otherwise known as the Family
Code of the Philippines, is hereby further amended to read as_ follows:

“TITLE | — MARRIAGE
"CHAPTER 3 — VOID AND VOIDABLE MARRIAGES

“Art. 45- A. A marriage may also be annulled if the parties have
been separated in fact for at least five years."

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

nouse Bui No. 184

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology, arts,
culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to
provide a system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high
school. That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that
the highest budgetary priority shall be given to education. As such, it is mandate of the
Department of Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to
every Filipino regardless if age, gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual
appropriations for the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-
all development and progress of our nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this
Representation is filling this bill for the creation of National high School in Barangay
Bangkal, City of Malolos, in the 1* District of Bulacan to be known as the Cong. Teodulo C.
Natividad National High School.

JOSE ANTONIO R. SY ALVARADO]


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session
70

HOUSE BILL NOL.

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BANGKAL, CITY
OF MALOLOS , PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS CONG. TEODULO,
C. NATIVIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
establishment, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High School
in the Barangay Bangkal, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Cong.
‘Teodulo C. Natividad National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department’ s program, the operationalization of the Cong. Teodulo C. Natividad
National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual general
Appropriations. Act.

SECTION 3. Implementations. The Secretary of the Education shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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House BILL NOLO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The chronic occurrence of errors in textbooks is alarming as it is discouraging. For the most
part, elementary and high school students rely on their textbooks for information and
reference. Textbooks have become the main handbooks of students from which they cite
and quote articles of knowledge. The textbook is the authority upon which the students’
basic knowledge formation is built. However, if the textbook is replete with errors, be it
conceptual, ethical or grammatical in nature, then the student would be led astray. Instead
of being a potent learning aid, the textbook would even serve as a nefarious learning tool.
Young learners trained up with such erratic tools encode fallacious automatization of
knowledge in their schemata, and hence, are cerebrally conditioned to learn in the wrong
direction.

Hence, there should be established a national textbook review board primarily tasked with
the review of all textbooks before publication in order to warrant-authorship and publication
of such learring materials and with the end in view of purging gonceptual, ethical, graphical,
grammatical and practical errors therefrom.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.

‘SEATATIVES



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

949
House BILL No.1083

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL TEXTBOOK REVIEW BOARD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Textbook Review Board Act of
2016.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby created a National Textbook Review Board to undertake the
review of all textbooks for publication for use in all public schools.

SEC. 3. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2015 appropriations of the DepEd. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary
for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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House sittno. 1331 _

Introduced by Representative WESLIE T. GATCHALIAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As mandated by the constitution, it is the duty of the State to establish
and maintain a free public education, to protect and promote the right of citizens
to quality education and to take appropriate measures to make education equally
accessible to all.

This bill seeks to create the Lingunan National High School, Brgy. ~
Lingunan, Valenzuela City.

Brey. Lingunan is relatively a big barangay with a population of no less
than 21,000 as of 2010 National Census, it has a sizable number of elementary
graduates who could pursue their high school education in the same barangay
where the students reside.

The school is now complete with its facilities such as, classrooms, activity
center, library as provided by the Local Government of Valenzuela City, it is also
easily accessible by ordinary mode of transportation.

The establishment therefore of the Lingunan National High School makes
high school education more accessible to its barangay residents who will be given

better opportunities to continue and pursue their education.

Foregoing considered, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Representatife
1" District, Valghzuela


y Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

4
House ait noL332

Introduced by Representative WESLIE T. GATCHALIAN

AN ACT
CREATING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
LINGUNAN, VALENZUELA CITY TO BE KNOWN AS
LINGUNAN 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. Creation of National High School — There shall be established,
under the supervision and control of the Department of Education, a national
High School to be known as Lingunan National High School in Brgy. Lingunan,
Valenzuela City.

Section 2. Appropriations — The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Lingunan
National High School, thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
operation of the school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Section 3. Implementation — The Secretary of Education shall issue rules
and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act.

Section 4. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days from the
date of its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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HULSE OF REPRES

TATIVES:

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES RE EEVED
House of Representatives part: 2 :
Quezon City pon,
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS evs,
1st Regular Session
765 RESET ATON UNIT
HOUSE BILL NO. 1 BES 3M,

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating toxic gas that
poses extreme danger to people when inhaled. Long term exposure to carbon monoxide can
affect the memory, brain function, behavior, and cognition of humans. In extreme cases,
exposure to this toxic gas results in death.

Our children may be exposed to carbon monoxide in schoo! buildings. In an isolated case
in Catbalogan City, Samar, 15 public school teachers were hospitalized after suffering from
carbon monoxide poisoning after they had a seminar at a two-story building of the City Schools
Division office.

In accordance to the State policy of protecting the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual,
and social well-being of the Filipino Youth, we must ensure that our students are not susceptible
to this particular toxic gas. As such, this bill requires the installation of carbon monoxide
detectors in all school buildings.

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

\LFREWO D. VARGAS IIT


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
15T Regular Session

1765
HOUSE BILL No,
Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D, Vargas III

AN ACT
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN
SCHOOL BUILDINGS

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

SECTION 1. Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The Secretary of
Education shall adopt regulations requiring the installation of Carbon Monoxide
detectors in every elementary and secondary school building where there is a
substantial risk of exposure to carbon monoxide. In the determination of which
school buildings have substantial risk of exposure to carbon monoxide, the
Department of Education shall be assisted by the Department of Health and the
Local Government Unit where the Particular school building is located

SECTION 2, Repealing Clause, - All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and
regulations or Parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repeated, amended or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
HOUSE

NID

pb. 26 ul 2016
Republic of the Philippines —— -
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE} ‘

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__1930

Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Villanueva is a growing industrial hub in the Province of Misamis Oriental
that has increased employment opportunities due to at least sixteen (16) medium to large scale
industrial plants and/or companies located in the town,

Due to the growing economy of Villanueva, the expanding industries and the corresponding
increase in the demand for skilled technical workers, there is a need to establish an education
program that would increase the number of technical course graduates. As such, there is a need
jion program of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology

to establish an exter
(MUST) in Villanu

‘This would ensure that there is a constant supply of technical workers with the necessary skills
required by industries coming from a reputable ity in the Municipality of Villanueva.

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

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo, 1930

Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION PROGRAM OF THE MINDANAO,
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
VILLANUEVA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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

SECTION 1. ‘There shall be established an extension program of the Mindanao University of
Science and Technology (MUST) that shall concentrate on technical course offerings in the
Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental.

SEC 2. The program shall be under the supervision of the MUST and shall follow the plans and
programs of the MUST Board.

SEC 3. The MUST Board is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with a suitable school
in the Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental with a school building that can
accommodate the extension program of MUST.

SEC 4,The Commission on Higher Education, in consultation and coordination with the
concemed officials of the MUST shall formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines,
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

SEC 5, The Commission on Higher Education shall immediately include in the Commission’s
programs the operationalization of the extension program of the Mindanao University of S
and ‘Technology (MUSI), the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
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Constitution Hills, Quezon City

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HOUSE BILL NO. 1442

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Ir.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Act seeks to institutionalize the conduct of Job Fairs in all schools
all over the country and to strengthen the capacity of schools to do so.

A job fair is an event that will allow prospective employers to recruit
future employees from the graduating class of a college or university. It may
also be done for the graduating senior high school class.

Considering the high unemployment rate in the country, the practice of
conducting job fairs is a good measure to alleviate unemployment which
according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) now stands at the rate of
6.1 percent as of April 2016.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1442

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE HOLDING OF JOB FAIRS IN ALL
COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY

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 “Job Fair Act of
2016.”

SEC. 2. All colleges and universities, as well as all technical-vocational schools
are mandated to hold a job fair at least once a year. In the said job fair, the
concemed college or university will invite all prospective employers from the
locality where the school is located and elsewhere to scout for possible future
employees from their graduating students for that year.

SEC. 3. In the same manner, all schools offering senior high schools as well as
are likewise mandated to hold such job fair at least once a year for the
graduating senior class.


SEC. 4. For this purpose, the existing Guidance and Counselling Offices of
schools and/or Guidance Counsellors, if any, of all schools shall be given the
duty of organizing and coordinating such job fairs. If there is no such office in
the school, the school head shall appoint one of the members of the teaching
staff to do so.

SEC. 5. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall be tasked with formulating
and issuing the implementing rules and regulations necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act.

SEC. 6. The funds neccessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year follwing its enactment ino
law and thereafter.

SEC. 7. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

SEC. 8. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
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INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every girl and every boy should have the right to a
quality education in order that they can have more chances in life, including employment
opportunities, better health, and to participate in social progress.

This bill is seeks to improve the quality of education, address the growing population of
students in the 2nd District of North Cotabato as well as to increase the number of national
high schools in the district. The 2nd district public school system currently has 11 national
high schools, which is relatively low compared to the 1st and 2nd districts which have 19
and 17 national high schools respectively.

In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 173

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO.

AN ACT SEPARATING THE PRESIDENT ROXAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - DATU INDA
ANNEX IN BARANGAY DATU INDANG, MUNICIPALITY OF PRESIDENT ROXAS, PROVINCE OF
COTABATO FROM THE PRESIDENT ROXAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO.

AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
DATU INDA 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. The President Roxas National High School - Datu Inda Annex in Barangay Datu
Indang, Municipality of President Roxas, Province of Cotabato is hereby separated from the
President Roxas National High School and converted into an independent national high
school to be known as Datu Inda National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the President Roxas National High
School - Datu Inda Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Datu Inda National
High School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Datu Inda National High School, the initial funding of which
shall be charged against the current year's appropriation of the President Roxas National
High School - Datu Inda Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
operation of the school shall he included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

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

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First Regular Session

1960

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House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proximity of Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Expressway (SCTEX) and the newly constructed Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union
Expressway (TPLEX) makes it the ideal place to establish the Central Luzon
Trauma Center, a medical facility which will primarily cater to trauma and
emergency cases.

Furthermore, the soon-to-be constructed Central Luzon Link Expressway
(CLLEX) will have an interchange within Zaragoza itself. With all of these
expressways, vehicular accidents are bound to happen, further justifying the
need for a hospital specializing in trauma and emergency cases.

Presently, there is no existing hospital, private or government-funded, in
the municipality. Although there are a handful of clinics available, the services
offered are limited and emergency care non-existent.

In cases that urgent care is needed, the patient has to be transported to
another facility outside of the municipality, the nearest of which is
approximately 15 kilometers away. In a matter of life and death, 15 kilometers
would surely mean death.

Establishment of the Central Luzon Trauma Center would ensure that
trauma cases occurring within and near Zaragoza, especially those involved in
vehicular accidents on or near the expressways, would have immediate access
to medical care.

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

REP. ESTRELLITA B. SUANS!
1s District, Nueva Ecija



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1960

House Bill No. _

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL LUZON TRAUMA CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF ZARAGOZA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA UNDER THE FULL ADMINISTRATIVE
AND TECHNICAL SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a fifty (50)-bed capacity hospital
to be known as the Central Luzon Trauma Center in the Municipality of
Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija under the full administrative and technical supervision of
the Department of Health.

SEC. 2. The Department of Health shall provide funding for the
ablishment and operation of the Central Luzon Trauma Center.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the
Secretary 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 publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

,
House BiLLNo, 2389

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 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 quality 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 Greater Fairview under the Fifth District of Quezon City, Metro
Manila is very much evident. In order to address the teacher-student ratio which leaves
much to be desired.

‘The passage of this bill is highly recommended.

LFREDO D. VARGAS III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

«
House BiLLNo, 1880

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY GREATER FAIRVIEW,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS WEST FAIRVIEW 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 Greater Fairview, Quezon City, Metro Manila, to be known as West
Fairview 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 West
Fairview 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. - This Act shall 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. AST  (_PE.S AN) six sevice

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to upgrade the Wao District Hospital located in Wao, Lanao Del
Sur from a twenty five (25) bed capacity to seventy five (75) bed capacity hospital

Wao District Hospital caters to the medical needs of the residents of the
municipality of Wao, and its neighboring municipalities. and provinces. For several years
now, the district hospital has more than 100% bed capacity rate.

With the passage of this bill, the Wao District Hospital will be able to provide
more integrated, comprehensive, accessible and effective quality health care and
services not only to the province of Lanao Del Sur but also to its neighboring
communities in the Muslim Mindanao region.

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

REP. ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG
1* District, Latao Del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 15) 5

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE WAO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3607 APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. It is declared policy of the State to fully protect and safeguard the physical
and mental well-being of our citizens.

SECTION 2. The Wao District Hospital is hereby upgraded with a capacity of seventy
five (75) hospital beds.

SECTION 3. The construction and upgrading of the hospital facilities and services shall
be under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Health

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act of the year of the following its enactment into law
and thereafter.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1795

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is one of State policies that priority to education, science, and technology be paid
attention to in order to accelerate social progress and promote total human liberation
and development. Corollarily, another State policy recognizes the vital role of
communication and information in nation building,

These two are best achieved, to some degree or other, with private sector
participation, whether or not, the government gives it more incentives than it
expected. But just like other comforts given by grand malls to shoppers (e.g. fully
air-conditioning system), malls can likewise provide free internet within the whole
structure.

This bill seeks to enjoin grand or mega malls to provide “Free Internet Service” for its
clients and customers as part of the emerging trends and developments in rapidly

expanding urban milieu, urbanism and urbanization in cities, metropolitan areas, and
the like.

It is not as if this is not happening yet. There are now a number of business
establishments providing free internet access or service for customers such as
Starbucks, Mc Do, Burger King, and the like. This free wi-fi access affords people to
make important decisions where they are and therefore are no longer constrained by
geographical barriers or limitations.

In short, consumers somehow now expect to be connected Wherever they are. In
fact, the use of wi-fi in malls could positively result in more/shoppers going to malls
everyday and therefore deserve to benefit from this servica/while shopping.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ji? 39

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
REQUIRING GRAND MALLS IN THE METROPOLIS TO PROVIDE ‘FREE INTERNET
ACCESS OR SERVICE’ TO SHOPPERS AND CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT THE TIME
OF THEIR BUSINESS HOURS AND PROVIDING GUIDELINES THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. It is a State policy that vital role of communication and
information in nation building should be recognized. To this end, the role of the
private sector is the State's stimulus for granting incentives.

SEC. 2. This Act shall be known as the “Free Internet Acces or Service Act of
2013”.

SEC. 3. It is hereby deemed part of the corporate social responsibility of
grand malls or mega malls in metropolis to provide Free Internet Access or Service
to their shoppers and customers throughout their business hours.

SEC. 4. To effectively carry out the provision of this Act, the Department of
Trade and Industry shall serve as the implementing agency.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect after its publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,