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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS >:
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No._ © 4

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 3153 by the undersigned
Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was approved by the
Committee on National Cultural Communities under Committee Report No. 1300,
dated September 24, 2008. It was approved on 2 reading on February 11, 2009 and
3" reading on February 24, 2009. It was transmitted to the Senate on March 4, 2009
where it was not acted upon.

R.A. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous People Rights Act of 1997
(IPRA) was a landmark legislation intended to address the concerns of the cultural
communities and indigenous people throughout the country.

While there are some constitutional and legal questions against certain
provisions of said law, the IPRA remains in effect. Under Section 64 of IPRA, the
National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) is mandated to take appropriate
actions to recover legal domains which were illegally acquired.

The NCIP is given two (2) years to perform such functions as provided for
under Section 64 but the prescribed period has already expired on 22 November 1999.

This bill seeks to remedy this technical flaw in the law. Hence, it is hereby
proposed that the NCIP be granted a new ten (10) year period to perform the same
task as provided under Sec. 64 of the Indigenous People Rights Act.

R B.R ;UEZ

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House BillNo.___ 6.4

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez

AN ACT

GRANTING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES (NCIP) A NEW FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD WITHIN
WHICH TO TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION FOR THE
CANCELLATION OF OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED TITLES
WHICH WERE ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED, AS PROVIDED UNDER
SECTION 64 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371, ENTITLED “AN
ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS
OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES, CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ESTABLISHING IMPLEMENTING
MECHANISMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)
is hereby granted a new five (5) year period within which to take appropriate
legal action of the cancellation of officially documented titles which were
acquired illegally as provided for under Section 64 of RA Number 8371.

SEC 2. Effectivity. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

611

H. B. No.

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines and China are neighboring countries that share a friendship dating back
to ancient times. This friendly association has brought about a strong and increasing presence
of the Filipino-Chinese community in the country.

Their presence in the Philippines has contributed to the increase in economic and trade
relations between these two countries. Further, the various businesses of the Filipino-Chinese
community in the Philippines account for employment generation to the great advantage of our
labor force. Their economic contribution, thus, cannot be quantified in terms of monetary
benefits alone.

Aside from economic favor, cultural enrichment has likewise been derived from long
association and assimilation with the Chinese people. Cultural and social assimilation has
resulted in the recognition of numerous Chinese cultural customs, foremost of which is in the
Chinese New Year, which is celebrated by many Filipinos and Filipino-Chinese with the same
festivity as the Chinese Nationals.

By setting aside the day when Chinese New ‘fear falls to commemorate the occasion
which both Chinese and most of Filipinos celebrate, we would be enhancing the mutually
beneficial relations between us and furthering the amity forged between these two countries,

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

“SONNY” M. ANGARA

Lone District, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. )
First Regular Session )

611

H. B. No.

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
DECLARING CHINESE NEW YEAR OF EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL WORKING
HOLIDAY AS A SIGN OF GOODWIL AND AMITY BETWEEN
THE PHILIPPINES AND CHINA

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

SECTION 1. In recognition of the immeasurable contribution of the Filipino Chinese
community in our country and in order to further strengthen the Filipino- Chinese amity, the
Chinese New Year of each year is hereby declared as a special working Holiday throughout the
entire Philippines.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after its publication in one (1)
national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
Housr Or REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 110

Introduced by Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales Il

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 or 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 directly 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 weaith 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. INZALES I


Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__110

Introduced by Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales IL

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR THE DIRECT REMITTANCE TO THE HOST
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF ITS FORTY PERCENT (40%)
SHARE OF THE GROSS COLLECTION DERIVED BY THE
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT FROM NATIONAL WEALTH TAXES,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 293 OF REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 7160, 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 I. Section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160, 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 [In 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
i THIS CODE AND THE REMAINING SIXTY PERCENT
(60%) TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENTI, within five (5)
days after the end of each quarter].
SEC. 2. All other laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with

this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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

publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
1
SEC.
3. Appropriations.
- The amount
necessary
to carry
out the provisions
2
of this Act
shall be taken
from
the two and half percent
(2.5%)
allocation
for the
3
disease
prevention
program
of
the
Department
of
Health
(DOH)
from
the
4
incremental
revenues
from
the alcohol
and
tobacco
excise
taxes,
as provided
for
5
under
R. A. 9334.
6
7
The Philippine
Health
Insurance
Corporation
(PHIC)
shall include
the basic
8
immunization
services
in its benefit
package
when
actuarial
studies
have determined
9
its financial
feasibility.
10
11
SEC.
4.
Repealing
Clause.
- All
other
laws,
decrees,
executive
orders,
12
presidential
issuances,
rules
and
regulations
or
any
part
thereof,
which
are
13
inconsistent
herewith,
are hereby
repealed
or modified
accordingly.
14
15
SEC.
5. Implementing
Rules
and Regulations.
- The
Department
of Health
16
shall promulgate
the Implementing
Rules and Regulations
of this Act within
ninety
17
(90) days after
the approval
of this Act.
18
19
SEC.
6. Separability
Clause.
- If,
for
any reason
or
reasons,
any
part
or
20
provisions
of this
Act
shall
be declared
or held
unconstitutional
or invalid,
other
21
provision
or provisions
hereof
which
are not affected
thereby
shall continue
to be
22
in full force
and effect.
23
24
SEC.
7. Effectivity.
- This
Act
shall
take
effect
fifteen
(15) days
after
its
25
publication
in the
Official
Gazette
or in at least
two
(2) national
newspapers
of
26
general
circulation.
27
28
Approved,
2
than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) or by imprisonment of not less than
six (6) months but not more than one (1) year, or both, at the discretion of the court.
In case the offender is a corporation, partnership or association, or any other
juridical person, the president, manager, administrator, or person-in-charge of the
management of the business shall be liable therefore. In addition, the license or permit
to operate its business shall be cancelled.
Section
5.
Implementing
Rules
and
Regulations.
-
The
National
Telecommunication
Commission
and
the
Movie
and
Television
Review
and
Classification Board, in consultation with other concerned agencies and entities, shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
Act.
Section 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules or regulations,
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.
Section 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid,
other parts or provisions thereof not affected thereby shall remain and continue to be in
full force and effect.
Section
8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
110CT 2012

CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

6636

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the HON. MARK A. VILLAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police are the two main
protectors of the state and of the people. They are those who sacrifice their lives to secure the
general public. They ensure public order and safety in the society.

In line with this, it is but proper to give additional remuneration to the heirs of those
members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police who died in
actual combat. The heirs of those who died in actual combat deserves additional incentives from
the government for their support

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

ogo

MARK A. VILLAR


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

6636

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the HON. MARK A. VILLAR

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE TO WIDOWS OR ORPHANS OF
THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL POLICE WHO HAS DIED IN AN ACTUAL COMBAT WHILE IN ACTIVE
SERVICE.

Be it enacted by the House of Represéntatives and the Senate of the Philippines in
Congress Assembled;

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. The 1987 Constitution states the principle that:
“Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military. The Armed Forces of the Philippines
is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State and
the integrity of the national territory.” In line with this, it is the policy of the State to give the
widows and / or orphans of those who died in actual combat to give additional remuneration
aside from the benefits to be received under RA 340, as amended by RA 3056, otherwise
known as “Armed Forces Retirement Law’, and RA 8551, otherwise known as “Philippine
National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998”.

SECTION 2. Entitlement of Widows or Orphans. Upon the death of an officer of the
‘Armed Forces of the Philippines and of the Philippine National Police, who has died in an actual
‘combat while in the active service, the widow or the orphans shall be entitled to receive an
additional Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) as one-time economic assistance and a
monthly pension of Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000); Provided, That no orphan shall receive
the benefit of this Act if the widow survives the member of the Armed Forces or the Philippine
National Police.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. Any laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. This law shall take effect 15 days after its complete
publication in three newspapers of general circulation.

Approved
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5°20

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education serves as the foundation for sustained economic growth. For
young people who have it stand to reap enormous benefits and success
while those who do not are very likely destined to al life of hardship, trials
and want.

AS more and more young people waste away in the slums, streets and
sweatshops, the country suffers from an intellectual and moral drain. The
lack of educational opportunity for young people is truly one of the worst
tragedies that we witness,

In a study conducted on Philippine education, it was conciuded that of
the one (100) pupils who entered basic education, only eight (8) to ten (10)
will possibly get college education, This is indeed an upsetting situation.

This bill seeks to draw our focus and attention to the ever-pressing
need for the availability of quality education. This measure, along with other
complementing bills will hopefully reverse the situation and give the
impoverished youth some hope for the future. Thus, all educational
institutions will be required to grant full tuition scholarships to at least 10%
of its college student population.

It Is for these reasons that the approval of this bill is, fervently sought.

3S

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO



HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 3-20

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT TO AT LEAST TEN PERCENT (10%)
OF THEIR STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING

STUDENTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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
Scholarship Program for Poor but Deserving Students Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - The State shall give priority to
education, protect and promote the right of all citizens to qualify education
at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all. Towards this end, there shall be provided scholarship
grants for poor but deserving Filipino students.

SECTION 3. Nature and Extent of Scholarship Grants - College
Scholarship grants are hereby extended in the form of free tuition fee to at
least ten percent (10%) of the student population of all colleges and
universities who are poor but deserving students.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Secretary of
the Department of Education shall issue the necessary rules and regulations
for the speedy and effective implementation of this scholarship program,

SECTION 5. Effectivity — This Act shall take éffect fifteen (15) days

from its complete publication in at teast two (2} newspapers of general
circulation,

Approved,
(0 OCT 202

Republic of the Philippines 40 At
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 24

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

{tis the intent of this bill to help the teachers sector cope with hard times given
certain hardships that they are prone of finding themseives in. In other words, their
improved salaries and allowances have not truty reached a desired point where there will
be no need of them looking for sources of funds through loans or lending schemes that
result, most often, in them being badly victimized by loan st

Under this proposal therefore, the Social Seg<rity System Vy authorized to open a
special joan window that would cater to granting figancial aid or assis
the private sector who wish to avail of loans af/interest rate comparatively lower than
Prevailing interest rates.



Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session
ob24
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM TO OPEN A SPECIAL LOAN
WINDOW OTHER THAN THAT OF EMERGENCY LOAN FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL
TEACHERS AND PRESCRIBING LOW INTEREST RATE FOR ITS REPAYMENT AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Private School Teachers Special
Loan Window Act” of 2012

SEC. 2, Every bonafide member of the Social Security System shall henceforth
be entitled the right to avail and apply for loan or financial assistance under the Special
Loan Window as maybe be granted for every private school teacher by the system at
interest rate of repayment lower than prevailing of current interest rate.

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

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its approval and
Publication in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation and in the Official
Gazette.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
Third Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

66593
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative LORENZO R. TANADA III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Inasmuch as the 1987 Constitution allotted to Congress the power to define, prescribe, and
apportion jurisidiction among the various courts (Section 2, Article VIID, it is the duty of the
district representative to ensure that there is an ample number of courts in his district so as to
ensure his constitutents’ access to the justice system.

In fulfilling this mandate, the representative keeps in mind another constitutional dictum,
which is that all must be afforded the right to a speedy disposition of their cases (Section 16,
Article IIL). This, of course, may be guaranteed by keeping a certain number of courts in
proportion to the needs of the population, as well as the distinct legal relationships that exist
in the community.

I propose to create two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches in Gumaca, Quezon,
in the Fourth Judicial Region. I believe that this will relieve the overflowing dockets of the
existing courts and result in the improvement of the disposition and administration of justice
in my district.

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

an —
RB Toxche m
LORENZO R. TANADA III


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Third Regular Session }

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

6659

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative LORENZO R. TANADA IIL

ANACT
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE
MUNICIPALITY OF GUMACA, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, FURTHER AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS.
"THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980," AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1, Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Gumaca, Quezon, with seats
thereat, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2, The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly created
branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, shall immediately inchide in the Court's program the implementation of
this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4, Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as “The Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent
herewith, is herehy deemed repealed, modified and/ or further amended.

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

circulation.

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

154" Congress Pie
34 Regular Session Sag

House ill No,__ 6654

Introduced by Representative Maria Evita R. Arago

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 8, Article XVI of the Constitution states:

“Sec. 8. The State shall, from time to time, review to upgrade the pensions and
other benefits due to retirees of both the government and private sectors.”

This bill aims to upgrade in the salary scale retiring government employees by
one grade higher on the date of retirement of the employee. This would enable the
retired employee to live within the realistic economic means once he/she retires. This
bill, once it becomes a law, is also a fitting tribute to the civil servants who have
dedicated the best years of their lives in public service.

In order to manifest the support and desire to improve the socio economic
conditions of our government, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Fifteenth Congress )

Republic of the Philippines)

Third Regular Session
House of Representatives
Cité! wo, 6654

Introduced by Representative Maria Evita R. Arago

AN ACT GRANTING A PROMOTION OF ONE SALARY GRADE HIGHER TO ALL
GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL UPON THEIR COMPULSORY RETIREMENT FROM
THE SERVICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. It is the policy of the State to promote and provide an upward stand of
living and to improve the quality of life of everyone. In accordance with this Policy, this
Act provides for the upgrading in the salary scale of a retiring government employee
which is truly responsive in the prevailing economic situation.

Section 2. All government personnel shall, upon their compulsory retirement
from the government service, be granted an automatic promotion equivalent to a salary
grade higher than the salary grade last held prior to their retirement, For this Purpose,
the adjusted salary grade of the retiree shall be used as basis for computation of the
retirement benefits.

Section 3. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall, in coordination with the
Government Insurance System (GSIS) and the Department of Budget and Management
(BM), with sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 4. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act is
hereby authorized to be included in the appropriations for the departments, agencies,

Section 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, Executive Orders and Republic
Acts inconsistent herewith are hereby deemed repealed.

Section 9, Hifectivity. This Act shall take effect fifleen days (15) days following its
Publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or the Official Gazette,

Approved,
Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 6471

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of a national highway from the
Municipality of Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte to the Municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon.

Roads play a major role in the economic progress of a community. The
Philippine economy relies heavily on road transport as it provides access to business
opportunities and increase the mobility of people and goods. A road network serves
as communication link and hastens and enhances development of commercial and
industrial centers.

The proposed construction of a national highway from Tagoloan, Lanao del
Norte to Talakag, Bukidnon will provide significant benefits to residents in the
outlying areas. It will protect [ligan City from attacks of the Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF) from Lanao del Sur as subversive intruders could be blocked at the
proposed national road by Philippine Army contingents from the 4" Infantry Division
(ID) at Cagayan de Oro City, Army Brigade at Camp Maria Cristina in Iligan City,
and another Army Brigade at Camp Malaybalay in Bukidnon. It will shorten the
travel time between Bukidnon at one end and Lanao del Norte, Ozamis City, Misamis
Occidental, and Zamboanga provinces and cities at the other end. It will also shorten
the travel time between Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon at one end and Marawi
City and Lanao del Sur at the other end. The proposed national highway will
likewise facilitate the transport of agricultural products from Bukidnon to the Metro
Iligan Regional Agro-Industrial Center (MIRAIC) at Linamon, Lanao del Norte and
spur peace and development in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, Marawi
City, Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte.

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

IMELDA QI NZA-DIMAPORO.


Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO.__6 471

Introduced by Honorable Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL HIGHWAY
FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAGOLOAN, LANAO DEL NORTE TO
THE MUNICIPALITY OF TALAKAG, BUKIDNON 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 constructed, under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, a national highway from the
Municipality of Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte to the Municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriation of the Department of Public Works and
Highways. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the maintenance of the
national highway shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The multi-storey building that wit house the Department of interior ans Local
Government and Nafional Police Commission in Quezon City has been constructed
under the watch of the late Secretary Jessa Robredo of the Department of Interior and
Local Government.

It is only fitting and proper that once completed, this 30-storey tower buit as a
hk Police Commission offica building shail be named after the icon,

This proposed “Secretary Jesse Robredo Building” shai serve as a tangible
edifice that will remind officiakiom and the Filipino people that @ public
official who had raised the quality of public service several higher anyone
across time.

This proposed bill merits widest approval, hence this huy


Republic of the Phiippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House puto, 6483

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
NAMING THE NEW DiLG/NAPOLCOM OFFICE BUILDING IN
QUEZON CITY AS THE “SECRETARY JESSE ROBREDO BUILDING” IN HONOR OF
THE LATE SECRETARY OF DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT WHO IS CONSIDERED: ICON, ADVOCATE, AND CHAMPION OF
GOOD GOVERNANCE IN THIS COUNTRY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

SECTION 1, This Act shall be known as the "Secretary Jesse Robredo Buikding
Act of 2012".

SEC. 2. Under this Act. the new DiLG/Napolcom Office Building in Quezon City
Fra eamed as ‘Secretary Jesse Robredo Buiking” in honor ofthe late Secretary ef
the Department of interior and Local Govemment.

Henceforth, use of said multi-storey buiiding shall take into consideration the
solemn legacy left by the icon, advocate and champion of good governance i thie
country and therefore should be properly maintained and preserved in memory af the
late Secretary Jease Robedo.

SEC. 3. This Act shail take effect upon its approval and publication in the Oficial

Approved, d
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 224
Quezon City a 2013
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS rey |
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6820

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Such old adage, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it” can no longer dominate the
bureaucratic thinking that all is fine with the GSIS, this despite a whooping P11 billion in
unreconciled accounts as per reports from the Commission on Audit.

Theoretically, a policy failure of this scope and magnitude translates in possible
negative effects unto the retirementllfe claims, loan proceeds and other benefits of
every bonafide member of the Government Service Insurance System.

Congress therefore cannot look at this emerging serious weakness in the fiscal
management of a giant government insurance system with non-chalance, much less
total inaction.

Itis hereby proposed that a form of legislative-executive audit body be formed or
so created to do work in reconcilement, in-depth study of the capabilities and
weaknesses of the computer programs, identification of system errors (if any), and
toward recommending if not developing enhancements of the system.

Apparently, with GSIS' 1.3 million active members~@s of December 2012, its
ability and capacity to account for every peso in membé ibuti

employees.

The immediate passage of this bill is


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House BILL No. 6820

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ENHANCING THE GSIS ACCOUNTS SYSTEM THROUGH A LEGISLATIVE-
EXECUTIVE AUDIT BODY AND POOL OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS AND
AUDITORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “GSIS Accounts Reconcilement Act
of 2013”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, there shall be created a Legislative-Executive
Reconcilement Body composed of representatives from COA and Congress to perform
reconcilement of accounts of GSIS.

SEC. 3. To effectively carry out the provision of this Act, said audit body shall be
authorized to commission a private organization to help in its work.

SEC. 4. When the technical framework shall have been tested, validated and
evaluated, GSIS shall henceforth adopt it in its measures, systems and programs.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect after its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
1
SHALL IMPLEMENT
A REAL-TIME
AND
DIRECT ELECTRONIC LINKAGE OF
2
THEIR RESPECTIVE RECORDS OF ALL PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES PLYING IN
3
METRO
MANILA.
THIS
INTERCONNECTIVITY
SHALL HELP ENSURE THE
4
DISAPPROVAL,
CANCELLATION
OR SUSPENSION
OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT
5
FRANCHISE
IN
CASES WHEN
THERE ARE VIOLATIONS
OF FRANCHISE
6
REGULATIONS
AND
OTHER TRAFFIC LAWS,
RULES, AND
ORDINANCES;
7
AND
8
9
(g) H. Perform
other
related
functions
required
to achieve the
10
objectives
of the MMDA,
including the undertaking
of delivery of basic
I I
services to the local government
units, when deemed necessary subject
12
to prior
coordination
with
and consent
of the
local government
unit
13
concerned,
14
15
Section 2. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7924 is hereby amended
by adding a sub-
16
paragraph (E) to the said section to read as follows:
17
18
(E) THE MMDA
SHALL ADOPT
A BUILD OPERATE AND TRANSFER (BOT)
19
SCHEME OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC-PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIP
(PPP) SYSTEM AS MAY
20
BE AUTHORIZED
BY LAW,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING
SECTION S (F)
21
AND (G)
22
23
Section 3. Republic Act No. 7924 is hereby amended by inserting new Sections 12 and
24
13, and the succeeding sections be renumbered
accordingly:
25
26
SECTION
12.
PENALTIES.
-
THE
FINES,
PENALTIES
AND
OTHER
27
SANCTIONS
WHICH
MAY
BE IMPOSED
OR FIXED
UNDER
THIS
ACT
BY THE
28
MMDA,
THROUGH
THE
METROPOLITAN
MANILA
COUNCIL,
FOR
ANY
29
VIOLATION
OF THIS ACT AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
ADOPTED
BY THE
30
MMC,
SHALL BE IMPOSED
UPON ANY OFFICIAL, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE
31
LTO,
LTFRB,
MMDA,
AND
OTHER
GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES,
AND
OTHER
32
PERSONS, INCLUDING
PUV OPERATORS AND DRIVERS.
33
34
SECTION 13. IMPLEMENTING
RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
- THE MMDA
35
THROUGH
THE METRO MANILA
COUNCil
SHALL PROMULGATE
THE NECESSARY
36
RULES
AND
REGULATIONS
FOR
THE
PROPER
IMPLEMENTATION
OF
THE
37
PROVISIONS
OF THIS ACT.
38
39
Section.
4.
Effectivity
Clause. - This Act shall take effect
fifteen
(15) days after
its
40
publication
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
2
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 80x, 6784

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Statistics on the number of people who are suffering from kidney
diseases has shown an alarming trend. The sad thing to note is that a large
number of those kidney patients are in need of dialysis treatment which in
most cases is unaffordable to the patient.

The state cannot turn a blind eye on the sad fate of those who cannot
afford a dialysis treatment.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly

sought.

WC tre —

GAVIOLA MERCADO



10

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

Fifteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6784

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PROVISION OF FREE DIALYSIS TREATMENT IN
GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS NATIONWIDE

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby mandated that government hospitals and
health centers nationwide shall provide free dialysis treatment to all patients
in need of such treatment.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall include in its annual
budget the funds that will be needed for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the official gazette or in at least two newspapers of general

circulation.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines 16 JUL 2012

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES p
Quezon City Seok

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. __G39'/

Introduced by Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to allow Filipino citizens who have become naturalized citizens
of foreign countries to seek appointive or elective public position without renouncing
their foreign citizenship.

Republic Act (RA) No. 9225, otherwise known as the “Citizenship Retention
and Re-acquisition Act of 2003,” provides that a natural born Filipino who becomes a
naturalized citizen of foreign country is deemed not to have lost his/her Philippine
citizenship. As such, Filipinos who re-acquire their Filipino citizenship once again
enjoy full civil, economic and political rights and be subjected to all liabilities and
responsibilities under the existing laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Likewise,
paragraphs (2) and (3) of Section 5 of said RA 9225 provides that those who would
like to seek appointive or elective public office must renounce their foreign citizenship
prior to assumption to office or upon filing of their certificate of candidacy, as the case
may be. The conditions set forth in the said paragraphs are surplusage because once a
person files the certificate of candidacy, the candidates declare their Filipino
citizenship and their support to the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

With this bill, the conditions provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3) of Section 5
of RA 9225 will be eliminated and being a holder of dual citizenship will no longer be
a hindrance when seeking appointive or elective public position.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is highly recommended.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 6397

Introduced by Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta

AN ACT
ALLOWING FILIPINOS WITH DUAL CITIZENSHIP TO SEEK AN
ELECTIVE OR APPOINTIVE PUBLIC OFFICE WITHOUT RENOUNCING
THEIR FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP

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

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of existing laws, Filipinos with
dual citizenship shall be allowed to seek elective or appointive public office in the

Philippines without renouncing any and all of their foreign citizenship.

(C. 2. Section 5, paragraphs (2) and (3) of Republic Act 9225, Section 40 of
Republic Act No. 7160 and all other laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations
inconsistent herewith are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in

two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) \
Third Regular Session ) 22 JAN 7013

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES (ham j
House Bill No.6835 <o a

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4 District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The government's thrust towards environmental preservation
and restoration requires the participation of all its implementing units
and agencies. Although the problem concerning our environment is
national in nature, the most effective approach would start with a
parochial one or through each local government in the country.

This bill intends to amend the section in the Local Government
Code that indicates the appointment of an officer in charge of the
environmental affairs optional.

The necessity to make this appointment mandatory is recognized
because the presence of such an officer in every locality is very
important for the overseeing, monitoring, and development of the
government programs relating to the environment in their place of
jurisdiction.

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

sought.

MA. ee oom
4th District, City of Manila


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE }
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )}
Third Regular Session )

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 6835

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

AN ACT TO STRENGHTEN LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTION BY MAKING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER
MANDATORY FOR PROVINCIAL, CITY AND MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENTS, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 484
(A) OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE “LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991

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

SECTION 1. Section 484 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended
to read as follows:

"SEC. 484. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. - (a) XXX
The appointment of the environment and natural resources
officer is [optional] MANDATORY for the provincial, city

and municipal governments.”

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from 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
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
HOUSE BILLNO.
6652
Introduced by HONORABLE ROBERTO V. PUNO
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF ANTI POLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL TO
BE
KNOWN
AS
ANTI POLO
CITY
NATIONAL
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOGY
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
Science
and
Technology High School. - There is hereby established, under the supervision
of the Department
of Education, a national science and technology high
school in the City of Antipolo, Province of Rizal to be known as Antipolo City
National Science and Technology High School.
SECTION 2.
Appropriations.
- The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization
of
Antipolo City National Science and Technology High School, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3.
Implementation.
-
The Secretary
of 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 publication in the Official Gazette.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6663

HOUSE BILL NO.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PROPER PRESIDENT GARCIA MONUMENT AND
MINI PARK AT THE PRESIDENT GARCIA AVENUE IN TAGUIG CITY,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Introduced by Honorable Erico B. Aumentado

This bill seeks to honor the late President Carlos Polestico Garcia as
statesman, patriot, nationalist, Father of the Filipino First Policy, with an
appropriate monument and mini park in Taguig City.

Under Republic Act 8224, the longest highway in Metro Manila — C5 —
has been renamed the President Garcia Avenue. The law was principally
authored by then Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., now Speaker Feliciano R.
Belmonte Jr., the other congressmen in Metro Manila and the Boholano
legislators at the time led by this humble representation.

During the term of MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, the MMDA
installed a monument for President Garcia which looks more like a
beanpole with a height of 25 meters in a lonely spot in Taguig City and
along the President Garcia Avenue that links the North Luzon Expressway
(NLEX) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The monument needs
reconstructing into one that is appropriate for a statesman and a patriot,
that can be easily seen by passersby, and the mini park befitting to honor
the former President.

This bill seeks to appropriate the sum of P15 million for the
monument and the mini park with lighting facilities.

Approval of this measure is most respectfully urged of this august
body.

ERICO B\AUMENTADO.
Congressman, 2™ District of Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
3663
House BiLLNo,__ POSS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PROPER PRESIDENT GARCIA MONUMENT AND

MINI PARK AT THE PRESIDENT GARCIA AVENUE IN TAGUIG CITY,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Honorable Erico B. Aumentado

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

Section 1. The President Carlos P. Garcia Monument and Mini Park
are hereby established in the President Garcia Avenue in Taguig City to
honor the Chief Executive who championed the Filipino First Policy and
known for his statesmanship, patriotism and nationalism.

Section 2. The amount of P15,000,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from available funds from the national treasury for the installation of the
appropriate monument and mini park therein.

Section 3. This act shall take effect immediately upon its approval by
the President of the Republic.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines i
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES i

Quezon City \

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:
Third Regular Session

House Bill No._ 0 460

Introduced by Representative IMELDA ROMUALDEZ-MARCOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sacritan Elementary School in the Municipality of Pinili, Ilocos Norte has served
as a pillar of education in the province since 1923. It has catered to students coming
from Barangays Sacritan, Lumbaan-Bicbica and Liliputen.

At present, students need to travel 15-21 kilometers away just to reach the
nearest public high school. This is why many parents have been clamoring for the
establishment of a high school in their area that will open an opportunity for students to
access basic education at a lower cost. This is why the conversion of Sacritan
Elementary School to an integrated school is not only timely, but a necessity. It will be
able to accommodate the growing educational needs of the children within the area.

The establishment of Sacritan Integrated School will not only reduce the
transportation costs of the students, but it will also significantly contribute to the
increase in the participation and cohort survival rates of students within the area. With
the implementation of the K + 12 curriculum, a more conscious effort to maximize the
resources of each school should be exercised in order to reach out to even more
students. In this way, the number of out-of-school youth, as well as the crime and
unemployment rates will relatively decrease.

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

nts 4. War

{MELDA ROMUALDEZ-MARCOS
Representative
2" District, llocos Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6460
House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative IMELDA ROMUALDEZ-MARCOS

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SACRITAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
PINILI, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS SACRITAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into an Integrated School. The Sacritan Elementary
School located at Sitio Balbalay, Barangay Sacritan, Pinili, locos Note is hereby
converted into an integrated school to be known as Sacritan Integrated School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of the Sacritan Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed
by the Sacritan Integrated School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program and operationalization of the Sacritan Integrated
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved.