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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1733

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is the key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs,
and ultimately succeed fully in life. Education is very important, and no one should
be deprived of it.

The Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.

This bill seeks to convert the Tinalmud High School into Tinalmud National High
School with the end view of promoting quality education as envisioned by the
Constitution as the Municipality of Pasacao does not have sufficient funds to support
the needs of the school and its students. Due to this situation, the school and its
students are currently suffering from lack of facilities, materials and qualified faculty.
There is an urgent need, therefor, to pass the burden to the national government if
only to pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of citizens to quality
education.

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

LUIS IND Y” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 2733

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TINALMUD HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TINALMUD,
MUNICIPALITY OF PASACAO, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TINALMUD NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. ~ The Tinalmud High School
in Barangay Tinalmud, Municipality of Milaor, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby
converted into a national high school to be known as Pasacao National High School

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

SECTION 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Tinalmud National High
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriations of the Tinalmud High School. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.


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

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect in fifteen (15) days after
Publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the

Philippines,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 1348

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Senior citizens have immensely contributed to nation building and dedicated their lives’ work
to the betterment of the community. For the longest time, they have been paying their taxes
but have not recouped in material terms what is due them. Fact is, they continue to give
without reproach and still work hard to improve their lot and that of their loved ones.

Unfortunately, existing laws have not amply addressed the various needs of senior citizens.
Owing to their physical constitution, growing frail and sickly on account of their old age, they
can hardly be gainfully employed as to defray every government-imposed fee.

It is for this reason that terminal fee exemption is being sought on behalf of the indigent
senior citizens. This exemption should be a gesture of the government to acknowledge their
hard work across time and help them ease their burden of having to pay for terminal fees
every time they travel abroad

The grant of terminal fee exemption to indigent senior citizens would be deemed as a refund
on their labor, toil, and faithfulness to the government by dutifully paying their taxes during
their heyday.

Hence, under this bill, every indigent elderly, 60 years old and above should be exempted
from terminal fees.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL'No. 1348

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
EXEMPTING FROM TERMINAL FEES ALL SENIOR CITIZENS

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 “Senior Citizens’ Terminal Fee
Exemption Act.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every senior citizen is exempted from paying terminal fees for
flights,

SEC. 3. Alll issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. lua

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay San Isidro and
Barangay Ibid within the Municpality of Libmanan in Camarines Sur, into a National
Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
‘secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads
as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAYMUND /LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Whilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. aid

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO
AND BARANGAY IBID IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay San Isidro and Barangay Ibid
in the Municipality of Libmanan, Province of Camarines Sur, consisting of twelve and

a half (12.5) kilometers, more or less, is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1353

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘A community that cares for its elderly is one that is dynamic and abounding in blessings
inasmuch as it has found favor from the Providence who mandates for every one to “stand
up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man." It sure is wise to give back to
the ones who have offered so much and dedicated their lives’ work not only for the benefit of
their loved ones, but practically, for the general welfare of the community

Fact is, senior citizens, despite their infirmity and limitations, continue to exert effort in order
to continue to support themselves and their families. In an ideal setting, the elderly should
reap the fruits of their labor and the state should effectively look after their physical, social
and economic welfare. They should no longer be compelled to eke out a living as they have
gone the whole nine yards in their heyday and they should be entitled to some token
honoring their hard work and industry.

Unfortunately, existing laws have not amply addressed the various needs of senior citizens.

It is for this reason that a funding allocation of 1% from the budget of the barangay is being
sought in favor of the indigent senior citizens.

Hence, under this bill, every indigent elderly, 60 years old and above should be a beneficiary
of the budget allocation intended for indigent senior citizens.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1353

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET ALLOCATION OF ONE (1) PERCENT FROM THE BUDGET
OF BARANGAY AS FINANCIAL AID TO INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS

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 “Barangay Financial Aid to Indigent
Senior Citizens Act.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every indigent senior citizen is hereby entitled to Barangay
financial aid

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, The Quezon City
Government shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to effectively carry out the
provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

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Republic of the Phi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bittno. 1804

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of Sinait Di
twenty five (25) to one hundred (100).

Hospital in Sinait, ilocos Sur from

As enshrined in Section 11, Article Xill of the 1987 Constitution, “SEC. 11. The State shall adopt an
integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential
goods, health and other social services available to the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority
for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. The State shall endeavor
to provide free medical care to paupers.”

The Sinait District Hospital was inaugurated in 1975 by virtue of Republic Act No. 6302 which was
approved in 1971. It provides preventive, curative, rehabilitative, emergency health and supportive
professional services to the residents of Sinait, Cabugao and San Juan. Through the years, the number of
patients, particularly indigents, admitted to the district hospital has increased significantly. The 25-bed
capacity hospital can no longer adequately accommodate the ever increasing number of patients,
especially those requiring confinement.

With the proposed measure, the Sinait District Hospital will be fully provided with modern
equipment, medical and surgical supplies, medicines, state-of-the-art laboratory and other medical
requirements needed to extend more efficient, appropriate and adequate medical assistance.

To ensure affordable, acceptable, available and accessible health care services for the people in



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 04

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF SINAIT DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN SINAIT, ILOCOS SUR FROM TWENTY
FIVE (25) TO ONE HUNDRED (100) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

‘SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Sinait District Hospital in Sinait, llocos Sur is hereby
increased from twenty five (25) to one hundred (100) beds.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall include in its program the effective implementation
of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodrigue:

House Bill No.1 837°
EXPLANATORY NOTE

In a world of depleting natural resources there is now a need to institute measures
that would bring about conservation and preservation of the country’s meager resources at
all levels. One of the means to achieve this is to establish mechanisms for the use of
Fecyclable and biodegradable materials particularly in the manufacturing process of
consumer goods.

Hence, this bill provides for the mandated use of biodegradable and recyclable
materials in consumer product packaging with the end in view of providing a level of
conservation at the manufacturing level.

Immediate passage of this bill is thus earnestly recommended.

RUFYS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
1837

House Bill No. _~""

AN ACT
MANDATING THE USE OF RECYCLABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS FOR
THE PACKAGING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure
conservation and preservation of our natural environment. The use of recyclable and
biodegradable materials is hereby mandated in the manufacturing process of consumer
goods

‘SEC 2. Definition of terms. As used in this Act, the following terms shall be defined as
follows:
a. Biodegradable — shall mean the quality of being organically assimilated in the
natural setting
b. Consumer goods- shall refer to items for sale manufactured in high-volume for a
mass market.
c. Recyclable- shall mean the quality of material which makes it useful to be used
again in any manufacturing process.

SEC 3. incentive. Any business or non-business entity which shall undertake the effort of
using recyclable and biodegradable materials for the packaging of consumer goods shall
enjoy a tax deductibility privilege on its income tax to the extent of the proven cost of the
recyclable or biodegradable material on its production process.

SEC 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and
regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, letters of instruction, rules and
regulations or part or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions or any provision of this
Act are hereby deemed modified, repealed or amended.

SEC 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision
to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Act or the
application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

SEC 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication
in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

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Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The policy of the State to promote just and dynamic social order that ensures prosperity and
frees the people from poverty via policies that provide adequate goods and services
promotes rising standard of living and an improved quality of life could be best demonstrated
if a law could be enacted adjusting their rate of pension

The adjustment sought under this proposed measure is an increase of Two Thousand Pesos
(P2,000) monthly in the pension of retirees and increase of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000)
monthly for their beneficiaries.

The present rates of pension stipulated in the old Republic Act No. 3050 as amended by
P.D. No. 1148 no longer reflect realistic subsistence level. As a matter of fact, many of our
old teachers have already passed away and those who are still alive are very old and sickly.
Further, even their beneficiaries experience the brunt of our worsening economic situation.

In this light, the immediate passage of this bill is hereby appealed.

OLITO'CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 102d

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE PENSION OF TEACHERS RETIRED UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO.
3050 AS AMENDED BY P.D. NO. 1148, PROVIDING 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 cover all teachers in the private and public schools who
have retired under Republic Act No. 3050, as amended by P.D. No. 1148.

SEC. 2. The pension presently received by teachers who retired under R.A. No. 3050
as amended by P.D. 1148 shall be increased by two thousand pesos monthly and that of
their beneficiaries shall be increased by one thousand pesos monthly.

SEC. 3. There is hereby appropriated for the current annual appropriations and
annually thereafter, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
sums as may be necessary to cover the increase in pensions provided herein.

SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees, rules and
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1613

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales II

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 6, Article X of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that:

“Local government units shall have a just share, as determined by law, in the
national taxes which shall be automatically released to them.”

This proposed measure mandates that any person, natural ot juridical engaged in the
utilization and development of the national wealth should remit forty percent (40%) of the
gross collection derived by the national government from the national wealth taxes ditectly
to the host local government units and the remaining sixty percent (60%) to the national
government.

This bill will allow the host local government unit to directly receive its just share
from the national wealth taxes, thereby improving the delivery of basic services to the
public.

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

NEPTALI M. GONZALES II


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1613

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Introduced by Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales II
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AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE DIRECT REMITTANCE TO THE HOST LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OF ITS FORTY PERCENT SHARE (40%) OF THE PROCEEDS
DERIVED FROM THE UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL
WEALTH, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 293 OF REPUBLIC ACT
No. 7160 AS AMENDED OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known
as the “Local Government Code of 1991”, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 293. Remittance of the Share of Local Government Units. —
The share of local government units from the utilization and development of
national wealth shall be remitted in accordance with Section 286 of this
Code: Provided, however, That ANY PERSON, NATURAL OR
JURIDICAL, INCLUDING lin the case of any] government agency or
government-owned or -controlled corporation engaged in the utilization and
development of the national wealth, [such share] shall [be] directly remit[ted]
to the provincial, city, municipal or barangay treasurer, OF THE HOST
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT concerned ITS FORTY PERCENT (40%)

SHARE DERIVED FROM NATIONAL WEALTH TAXES UNDER


SECTION 290 OF THIS CODE AND THE REMAINING SIXTY
PERCENT (60%) TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT [within five (5)
days after the end of each quarter)”

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

SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.

in any newspaper of national circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1364

Introduced by Representative Ferdinand L. Hernandez

AN ACT EXEMPTING DRUGS AND MEDICINES PRESCRIBED FOR MENTAL.
HEALTH CONDITIONS FROM THE VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT)

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

Mental health awareness has increased in recent years, and the State recognizes that
mental health and well-being is a right that should be enjoyed by all.

However, there is an economic aspect to the lack of accessibility of mental health options
to the public. Many medicines prescribed for mental health conditions have prohibitive costs,
which prevents many Filipinos from availing of them.

This bill seeks to bring down the cost of these medicines by exempting them from the
value-added tax (VAT).

Considering the rationale stated above, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sou,

. HERN. EZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1364

Introduced by Representative Ferdinand L. Hernandez

AN ACT EXEMPTING DRUGS AND MEDICINES PRESCRIBED FOR MENTAL
HEALTH CONDITIONS FROM THE VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT)

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

Section i. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Mental Health Medicine Tax
Exemption Act”.

Section 2. Exemption. — Sec. 109 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as
amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

SEC. 109. Exempt Transactions. —

(1) Subject to the conditions of Subsection (2) hereof, the following transactions
shall be exempt from the value-added tax:

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(AA) Sale of drugs and medicines prescribed for diabetes, high cholesterol, and
hypertension beginning Jan. 1, 2019; fand}

(BB) Sale or lease of goods or properties or the performance of services other
than the transactions mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, where the gross
annual sales and/or receipts do not exceed the amount of Three million pesos
(P3,000,000); AND.

(CC) SALES OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES PRESCRIBED FOR MENTAL
HEALTH CONDITIONS BEGINNING JAN. 1, 2020

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The necessary implementing rules


and regulations for purposes of this act shall be issued by the Secretary of Finance, upon the
recommendation of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, within 60 days from the effectivity
of this act.

Section 4. Separability Clause. ~ If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby shall
remain in full force and effect.

Scetion 5, Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules,
and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect 15 days following the completion of
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 1688

Introduced by HON. HENRY R. VILLARICA
4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution mandates the protection and promotion of the right of health for all citizens by

the State as well as the responsibility of providing for equal opportunities to advance a strong and
healthy population.

With the growing number of patients in the Province of Bulacan there is a need to make quality
and affordable health services accessible for them.

In the 4" Congressional District of Bulacan, only the Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial

Hospital is servicing the growing population of the Municipalities of Marilao, Obando and Sta. Maria:
Meycauayan City does not have a public hospital

This proposed bill seeks to establish a public hospital in Meycauayan City.

Support for the approval thereof is earnestly requested.

REP. HENRY R. VIBLARICA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1668

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. HENRY R. VILLARICA
4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN

‘STABLISHING A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN, PROVINCE,
OF BULACAN

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

SECTION |. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the City Government of
Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan, a one hundred (100) ~ bed capacity public hospital in the City of
Meycauayan to be known as the “Ospital ng Meycauayan”.

SEC. 2. The City Government of Meycauayan shall formulate and promulgate the implementing
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act,

SEC. 3, The City Government of Meycauayan shall provide funding for the establishment and
operation of the Ospital ng Meycauayan, ‘The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department's
subsidy program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the said public hospital.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general publication

Approved,
Republic of the Phillppines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1105

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A ONE HUNDRED (100) BED HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
TAGKAWAYAN, PROVINCE OF QUEZON TO BE KNOWN AS THE TAGKAWAYAN PUBLIC
HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 11, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, provides that:
"The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at

affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled,
women, and children. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers."

This measure, which will cater to the medical needs of the people of the 4th District of Quezon,
aims to establish a public hospital to be known as Tagkawayan Public Hospital with a minimum
capacity of one hundred (100) beds. The Municipality of Tagkawayan has a growing population of
51,832 people based on the 2015 census.

This is the most opportune time to create and establish the Tagkawayan Public Hospital in order
to conform with the policy of the State to provide quality and efficient health care service in relation to
the government's universal health care agenda.

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

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ANGELINA “HELEN” O.L. TAN, M.D.
4th District, Quezon


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Republic of the Philippines:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
89
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines is one of the few countries where age of sexual consent is below 12
years of age—which means rape cases involving minors are brought to court and the
young victims must prove the abuse. Internationally, the average age of consent is
16 years of age. In court cases, children as young as 12 years of age are made to
recount out loud their sexual abuse experiences and answer questions pertaining to
their defilement. This is required of them in order for their case to be judged properly
in court. But making the young retell their trauma can be unsympathetic of the
welfare of the child being questioned

This bill proposes to amend the provision of the Revised Penal Code to raise the
minimum age of consent to determine statutory rape to below 16 years of age’ It
hopes to address the disparity in the treatment of those persons who are below 12
years old and those below 12 years but below 18 years of age.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAYMUND /LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.1689

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
INCREASING THE AGE FOR DETERMINING STATUTORY RAPE TO PROVIDE.
STRONGER PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN, AND AMENDING FOR THIS
PURPOSE ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE REVISED
PENAL CODE

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 3815, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code,
Article 266-A (1) (d) is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Article 266. —
A. Rape, When and How Committed. — Rape is committed:
1. By aman who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of
the following circumstances

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(d) When the offended party is under SIXTEEN (16) [twelve (12)] years of age or is
demented, even though none of the circumstances mentioned above be present.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or
other issuances or parts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.


SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. ~ This Act shall take effect in fifteen (15) days after
publication in the Official Gazette or in one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1283

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Albeit being one of the most important economic sectors in the country, there is a
glaring inadequacy in the number of our municipal fishing ports. Fish ports are critical
in post-harvest facilities and serve as the main distribution centers for the nearby
areas as well as for distant markets. As underutilization has been a major issue for
regional ports, studies have suggested the construction of fish ports in the municipal
level instead, giving priority to localities where there is greater inter-municipal usage
potential

The study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies of fishing ports in the
country suggests that the national government should prioritize the building of new
ports in municipalities that have no ports yet. In order to push fishing port
development in the country, this bill proposes the establishment of a fish port in San
Fernando in the province of Camarines Sur. Further, this bill proposes to implement
a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel in order to uphold
proper environment management.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought

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LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY? F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.1283

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN
FERNANDO, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in the Municipality of San Fernando, Camarines Sur.

SECTION 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PEDA,
through a memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local
government unit concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for
local government personnel on the management and operation of the fish port

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs
the establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set said funds
from any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the
operationalization of the fish port.

SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring,
and the transfer or withdrawal by the PFDA of the fish port.

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 1852
EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution provides that the State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to
make education accessible to all. Further, section 2(1) of the same article provides that the
State shall establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and
high schoo! levels.

However, there are school fees which under certain laws can be lawlully collected
from the students to wit:

a. membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the Boy Scouts of
the Philippines under Republic Act No. 5546; and

b. fees related to membership in the school community such as identification
cards, student organizations and publications under Republic Act No. 6655.

The abovementioned fees are still burdensome on the part of the students and the
parents. Hence, this bill aims to really help alleviate the financial burden of the students and
parents by declaring the above fees free to be subsidized by the government.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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RUFUS B. ROORIGUEZ
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez -

House Bill No.1852_

AN ACT
TO SUBSIDIZE SCHOOL FEES IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared policy of the State to establish
and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high schoo! levels.

SECTION 2. School Fees’ Subsidies. in addition to school fees declared to be free in
other laws, the following school fees shall likewise be free to be subsidized by the
government:

membership fees in the Girl Scouts of the Philippines;
membership fees in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines;
identification card fee;

student organization fee; and

publication fee.

eance

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — The provisions of this Act are hereby declared to be
separable, and in the event any part, section or provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, no other part, section or provision thereof shalll be affected thereby.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, parts of laws, executive orders, ordinances,
ules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Big2

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Congressman A. Bacaltos Road Natalio Bacalso
Ave. from a City Road and to provide funds for its improvement repair and

maintenance.

The conversion of this particular road would hasten access of motorist
considering its present condition and structure. A large number of riding public,
pedestrians. commuters utilizing public transport, private and business sectors are
beneficiaries to this road which is one of access of entry and exit points to and from

the National Highway, vice-versa.

Thus, the passage of this bill is urgent concern.

In view of the foregoing, The passage hereof is earnestly sought.

iN
EDUARDO R. :


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 1792

Introduced by Honorable EDUARDO R. GULLAS

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CONG. A. BACALTOS ROAD NATALIO BACALSO
AVE. IN THE CITY OF TALISAY, CEBU FROM A CITY ROAD TO
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Cong. A. Bacaltos Road Natalio Bacalso Ave. in the City of
Talisay, Cebu is hereby converted into a National Road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department*s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of said road,
The funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afier its official
publication in the official gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

APPROVED:
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit no, 1718

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting the Municipality of Gainza and
the City of Naga (Naga-Gainza Road), into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads

as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

LUIS RAYMYND “Lt ” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NoL719
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.
AN ACT

CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING NAGA CITY AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF GAINZA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 4. The provincial road connecting Naga City and the Municipality of Gainza,

Province of Camarines Sur, consisting of three kilometers and three hundred meters
(3.3km), more or less, is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 1724

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the road network connecting Barangay San Isidro in the
Municipality of Libmanan to Barangay Bahao, also within the Municipality of
Libmanan into a National Road.

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads
as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways
have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought

A ‘A

Luis MUND “LURAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.1721

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN AND BARANGAY BAHAO ALSO IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay San Isidro, Municipality of

Libmanan, and Barangay Bahao also in the Municipality of Libmanan, Province of

Camarines Sur, consisting of twenty-six (26) kilometers, more or less, is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

18" Congress

First Regular Session

1185

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Hector S. Sanchez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall protect
and promote the right to health of the people, promote world class
tourism program of the government and instill health consciousness
among hygiene of our constituents.

Potable water is one of the major components in promoting
health among us. According to UN World Water Report, about 4
billion people experience severe water scarcity and stress levels will
continue to increase as demand for water grows. Improved water
resources management and access to water supply and sanitation is
essential to addressing various social and economic inequities.

In the Municipality of Virac alone, 27 barangays are operating
on a water rationing scheme while the remaining 36 barangays are
left with no water supply, no potable water and sanitation services. All
other municipalities of the Province of Catanduanes are suffering
much worse conditions. This perennial problem for decades was
brought about by lack of water impounding and filtration facilities.

Providing a sustainable water resources by establishment of a
water dam in every municipality in the Province of Catanduanes will
ensure safe drinking water and sanitation, recognized as basic human
rights, will not only promote health consciousness, but as well as, it will
revitalize the local tourism industry, thus, enhancing the living standard
of the people and its economy.

Approval of this Bill is urgently sought.

HECTIOR S. SANCHEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
18 Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No._1195

Introduced by Representative Hector S. Sanchez

AN ACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DAM IN EVERY
MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. - The construction of water dam in every municipality in
the Province of Catanduanes.

SEC. 2. - For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Department of
Public Works and Highways shall formulate program of works, and
issue necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation
of this Act, including the support facilities.

SEC. 3. - The amount necessary to cary out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 4,—This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved