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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

4083

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Amado S, Bagat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Port of Manila has been part and parcel of the City’s rich history dating back to
pre-spanish rule when our ancestors were trading with regional countries such as Ancient
China, Vietnam, and Singapore, among others, It comprise of the Manila North Harbor, the
Manila South Harbor, the Manila International Container Terthinal Services, Inc, (ICTS1),
cand the like. These are presently managed, regulated and'supervised by the Philippine Ports
Authority by virtue of Presidential Decree No. $05 as ameniled by Presidential Decree No.
857. It was acquired by the National Government: at no cost consideration in favor of the
City .

‘The City Government of Manila, evidently having the Port of Manila on its territorial
jurisdiction, should be accorded due recognition and benefits from any legal transaction or
business entered into by the Manila North Harbor, the Manila South Harbor, ICTSI and the
like, within the City’s water boundaries. (City Council Resolution No. 110, dated August 14,
2007),

Unfortunately, the City Government of Manila has not been duly recognized and has
not received any benefits rom the use of the Port of Manila, To make matters worse,
container vans plying the Manila route have caused monstrous traffic and destruction of
roads

As a result, the City Government of Manila regulated the hours of container vans
plying the Manila route, Stakeholders, however, claim that may suffer business losses which
will negatively impact the country’s economy.

With the enactment of the Local Government Code, it has recognized the need of the
LGU to become self-reliant and can be achieved, if allowed to apply their own resources and
assets for productive or developmental purposes, It is only but fair for the LGU of the City of
Manila to get a share from the”gross revenue collections derived from the operation of the
port facilities in its jurisdiction,

in view of the foregoing consideration, approval of this bill is requested

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AMADO S, BAGATSING
Representative
3" District, City of Manila


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

4083

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Amado S. Baga

AN ACT
GRANTING THE CITY OF MANILA A SHARE IN THE GROSS REVENUE
COLLECTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY (PPA) DERIVED
FROM THE OPERATION OF ITS PORT FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE.
ciry

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

Section 1. ‘The City of Manila shall be granted a ten percent (10%) share in all
revenues, fees and other charges imposed and collected by the Philippine Ports Authority
(PPA) derived from the operation of its port facilities located within the city

SEC. 2. The share in PPA Revenue Collections shall be automatically released
and remitted to the City of Manila on a quarterly basis without the need of any further
authorization

SEC. 3. The Department of Finance shall promulgate rules and regulations
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent
with this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SECS. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL No. 4082
(in substitution of House Bills Numbered 197, 244, 303, 1885, 2248, 2864 and 3199)

Introduced by Representatives Yap (A.), Co, Zamora (M.C.), Hernandez, Yap (S.),
Binay, Enverga, Rodriguez (R.), Rodriguez (M.), Gomez, Villar, Batocabe,
Romualdo, Rodriguez (0.), Revilla, -Del Rosario (A.G.), Amaiz, Garcia (E.),
Relampagos, Tambunting, Javier, Cua, Sarmiento (C.), Trefias, Quimbo, Calixto-
Rubiano, Sacdalan, Evardone, Singson (E.), Amatong (1.), Leachon, Gorriceta,
Abaya, Belmonte (J.C.), Garin (©.), Cojuangco (E.), Teves, Duavit, Alvarez (M.),
Gatchalian (S.), Mendoza (M.L.), Alvarez (F.), Mellana, Mercado (D.), Barcelona-
Reyes, Abu, Singson (R.), Oaminal, Almario, Cruz-Gonzales, Ferrer (L.), Mendoza
(R.D.), Olivarez, Acosta-Alba, Roman, Masongsong, Haresco, Tugna, Ty, Zarate,
Jalosjos, Dela Cruz, Ridon and Garin (S.)

AN ACT
STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE PURCHASE
OF BRAND NEW MOTOR VEHICLES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Lemon
Law”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — \t is hereby declared the policy of the State
to promote full protection to the rights of consumers in the sale of motor vehicles
against business and trade practices which are deceptive, unfair or otherwise
inimical to consumers and the public interest.

The State recognizes that a motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase or
investment. Hence, the rights of consumers should be clearly defined, including
the means for redress for violations thereof.