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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE 
S. No. 1900
November 9
TJME
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND 
TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) IN 
THE CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The bill seeks to establish an extension or satellite office of the Land 
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the City of Bacoor, 
Province of Cavite. It aims to meet the needs of the motoring public in relation to all 
franchising and other related transactions being provided by the said office.
At present, Bacoorenos and the people of the CALABARZON need to go to the 
LTFRB main located at East Avenue, Quezon City to attend to their franchising and 
other related needs.
The City of Bacoor, located just at the south west of Metro Manila thus being 
dubbed as Cavite's gateway to Metro Manila^ is accessible to the people of the 
Southern Luzon and southern part of Manila. Further, Bacoor has jurisdiction over the 
south end of the Manila-Cavite Expressway. Thus, the proposed LTFRB extension or 
satellite office will be strategically located at the City of Bacoor.
The projected 2019 census of population of the City of Bacoor is 673,780 
people, thus making it one of the most populous cities in the Philippines. The dramatic 
population growth of Bacoor is brought about by the influx of people working in Metro 
Manila who chose to establish their residence in Bacoor. As Bacoor continues to exhibit


economic and industrial growth, more and more people are attracted to find better 
opportunities in this booming city. As a first-class City, it has an income approximate 
to that of several Metro Manila cities.
Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.
RAMOI^ONG REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
SENATE
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S. No. 1900
November 9
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BILLS'
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND 
TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) IN 
THE CITY OF B AGO OR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Land 
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Main Office in Quezon City, 
a regular district office of the LTFRB in the City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the Department's 
programs the operationalization of the LTFRB Regular District Office in the City of 
Bacoor, Province of Cavite, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1720
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
FILED
NDfcX
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ILI-GUINAMGAMMAN-RIZAL PROVINCIAL ROAD, 
CONNECTING THE PROVINCE OF APAYAO AND PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN, 
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution, under Article X, Section 13 states that, "Local 
government units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, 
services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance 
with law." The State needs to significantly improve and develop tourism and 
economic activities in the country.
Pursuant to the aforementioned constitutional mandate, this bill proposes to 
convert the Ili-Guinamgamman-Rizal Provincial road in the Province of Apayao and 
Province of Cagayan into a national road. This bill likewise supports the direction of 
the Department of Public Works and Highways to connect gaps in its national road 
network.
The conversion of this road is necessary to link the missing gap between two 
national roads namely, Tuao-Rizal Road in the Province of Cagayan and the Conner- 
Kabugao Road in the Province of Apayao. This will carry out an uninterrupted 
connectivity between the two national roads, and provide an East-West interregional 
linkage between Apayao Province and Cagayan Province. The conversion of the road 
will, open activities related to agriculture, tourism, livelihood enterprise, and 
transportation. Moreover, delivery of key social services in the provinces of Apayao 
and Cagayan will improve and benefit the residents and most especially the 
Indigenous communities.
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 1720
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ILI-GUINAMGAMMAN-RIZAL PROVINCIAL ROAD, 
CONNECTING THE PROVINCE OF APAYAO AND PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN, 
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section 1. The Ili-Guinamgamman-Rizal Provincial Road in the Province of 
Apayao and Province of Cagayan is hereby converted into a national road under the 
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall immediately 
include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of 
the said road, the funding of which 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,
August 3, 2020 
 
Ma. Antoniette P. Aristoza, MNSA, CESO,  
Director III 
Legislative Bills and Index Service 
Senate of the Philippines 
 
Dear Dir. Aristoza, 
  
We would like to withdraw Senate Bill 1725, entitled: “AN ACT 
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF SAMAR PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL IN 
THE CITY OF CATBALOGAN, PROVINCE OF SAMAR, FROM ONE 
HUNDRED (100) TO TWO HUNDRED (220) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS 
PROFESSIONAL 
HEALTH 
CARE 
SERVICES 
AND 
FACILITIES, 
AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,” which was filed on July 23, 2020.  
Thank you very much. 
  
  
                                                                                  Best regards, 
  
  
  
ATTY. ROSA CECILIA ALFAFARA 
Chief, Legislative Division 
Office of Senator Imee R. Marcos 
 
Aug 05 2020
4:00 p.m.
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 1732
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ARAKAN-CALINAN MUNICIPAL ROAD IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAKAN, PROVINCE OF COTABATO INTO A 
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Constitution, under Article X, Section 13 states that, "Local 
government units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, 
services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with 
law." Consistent with this Constitutional mandate is conversion of roads to stimulate 
and promote local economy and tourism.
Arakan is a first-class municipality comprising of 28 barangays. It has excellent 
scenic spots, such as cascading waterfalls, tranquil lakes and unique flora and fauna. 
Its natural panorama is a lovely paradise. Apart from its rich tourist attractions, 
agricultural production is the main source of livelihood in the municipality, with 
products such as rice, corn, bananas, palm oil and rubber, as well as rattan, bamboo 
and other indigenous materials. The conversion of the Arakan-Calinan Municipal Road 
into a national road is intended to provide immediate means of preserving and 
sustaining the roads in order to ensure safe travel for its residents.
Thus, this bill seeks to convert the Arakan-Calinan Municipal Road in the 
Municipality of Arakan, Province Cotabato into a national road. This wili contribute to 
the improvement of the socio-economic endeavors and alleviate the lives of the people 
not only in the Municipality of Arakan but also in the entire Province of Cotabato.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure earnestly
sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHIUPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 1732
FILED
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ARAKAN-CALINAN MUNICIPAL ROAD IN 
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAKAN, PROVINCE OF COTABATO INTO A 
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
SECTION 1. The Arakan-Calinan Municipal Road in the Municipality of Arakan, 
Province of Cotabato is hereby converted into a national road.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the 
said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act.
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SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 1554
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May 27 2020
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DINAPIGUE, ISABELA ROAD 
GOING TO DILASAG, AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article X, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution affirms the State's support for 
local government units to group themselves and to consolidate and coordinate their 
efforts, services and resources for the purposes beneficial to them and in accordance 
with law.
Pursuant to the abovementioned provision in the Constitution, the residents of 
Isabela and Aurora have long been appealing for the development of a road from 
Dinapigue, Isabela to Dilasag, Aurora. Residents and tourists have raised their 
concerns about the hazard prone roads and bridges they have to travel through 
especially during rough weather conditions. However, due to limited financial 
capabilities, the development of the road never occurred.
To address this problem, this bill proposes to convert the provincial road in 
Dinapigue, Isabella leading to Dilasag, Aurora into a national road. Further, it entrusts 
upon the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways the 
responsibilities of improving, repairing and maintaining of said road.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MAR^COS
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 1554
2020
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DINAPIGUE, ISABELA 
ROAD GOING TO DILASAG, AURORA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. The provincial road of Dinapigue, Isabela leading to Dilasag, Aurora
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is hereby converted into a National Road.
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Sec. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
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Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of said road, the
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funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.
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Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication
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in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Uto" M. Lapid
DECLARING DECEMBER 12 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN  THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMMORATE THE FEAST OF
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic nation. More than 86 percent of the 
country's population is Roman Catholic. Several religious feasts and festivities are 
regularly held in the country to celebrate their religious and cultural identity. One of 
these is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Spanish Nuestra Sehora de Guadalupe, 
also called the Virgin of Guadalupe, which celebrates the first appearance of Mary, 
Mother of God and the mother of all humanity, in Mexico in 1531. The same remains 
to be a powerful symbol of everything from motherhood to feminism to social justice.
This bill seeks to declare December 12 of every year as a special working 
holiday in the entire country to commemorate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 
order to allow the Filipinos to further strengthen their faith and devotion to Mary, 
Mother of God, by hearing mass and exercise other customary religious activities.
EL "LIT O " M. LAPID,
Senator 
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
AN ACT
DECLARING DECEMBER 12 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN  THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMMORATE THE FEAST OF
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. December 12 of every year is hereby declared a special working 
holiday in the entire country to commemorate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Sec. 2. Effectivity Clause. — 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,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
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First Regular Session
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SENATE
S.B. No. _______
(In Substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 1438, 1452 and 1457)
Prepared by the Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture with Senators
Sotto III, Villanueva, Tolentino and Gatchalian as authors thereof.
AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7797, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS “AN ACT TO LENGTHEN THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FROM TWO HUNDRED
(200) DAYS TO NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED TWENTY (220) CLASS
DAYS”
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7797, otherwise known as “An Act to
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Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred (200) Days to Not More Than Two
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Hundred Twenty (220) Class Days,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
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“SEC. 3 Start of the School Year. – The school year shall start on the first
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Monday of June but not later than the last day of August, PROVIDED THAT,
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IN THE EVENT OF A DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY, STATE
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OF CALAMITY OR SIMILAR OCCURRENCE, THE PRESIDENT, UPON THE
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION,
MAY SET A
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DIFFERENT DATE FOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE
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COUNTRY OR PARTS THEREOF.
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In the implementation of this Act, the Secretary of Education [,Culture
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and Sports] shall determine the end of the regular school year, taking into
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consideration the Christmas and summer vacations, and the peculiar
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circumstances of each region.
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In the exercise of this authority, the Secretary of Education [,Culture and
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Sports] may authorize the holding of Saturday classes for elementary and
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secondary levels for public and private schools.”
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Sec. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within thirty (30) days after
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the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Education, in consultation with relevant
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stakeholders, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for its effective
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implementation.
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Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. – All laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive
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orders, administrative orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent
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with, or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby modified, amended, or
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repealed accordingly.
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Sec. 4. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. B. No. 1616
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEDICAL CENTER IN BARANGAY LACARON, 
MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL TO BE 
KNOWN AS DAVAO OCCIDENTAL MEDICAL CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution, under Article II, Section 15 provides that the 
State shall protect the right to health of the people and Instill health consciousness 
among them. It is the policy of the state to ensure that all communities have access 
to quality and accessible healthcare. -
The Municipality of Malita, is a first class municipality and the main economic 
center of Davao Occidental Province. Being far from other major urban centers in its 
vicinity like Davao City, Digos City, and General Santos City, where better and 
affordable hospitals are located, the people of Malita needs to have additional public 
hospital to accommodate their medical needs.
For the above-stated reasons, this bill seeks to establish a one hundred (100) 
bed capacity hospital in Barangay Lacaron, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao 
Occidental to be known as Davao Occidental Medical Center. The establishment of 
Davao Occidental Medical Center will greatly contribute in providing better and efficient 
service to the people in the municipality and the nearby provinces.
In view of the foregoing, passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBUC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. B. No. 1616
DATE
TtME¥
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEDICAL CENTER IN BARANGAY LACARON, 
MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL TO BE 
KNOWN AS DAVAO OCCIDENTAL MEDICAL CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section 1. There shall be established a medical center in Barangay Lacaron,
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Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental with one hundred (100) bed
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capacity to be known as Davao Occidental Medical Center, under the direct control
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and supervision of the Department of Health.
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Sec. 2. The Department of Health shall issue the necessary rules and
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regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's
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program, the establishment, operation and maintenance of the Davao Occidental
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Medical Center, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
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appropriations of the Department of Health. Thereafter, such sums as may be
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necessary for the capital outlay and the continued operation and maintenance of the
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Davao Occidental Medical Center shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Senate
R e p u b l ic  o f t h e  P h il ip p in e s  
of ti)f ^rtrctarp
Senate
Pasay City
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JAN 23 All ’-AS
Sonny A ngara 
Senator
REC'r
23 January 2020
DIRECTOR MA. ANTONIETTE P. ARISTOZA, MNSA, CESO
Head, Legislative Bills and Index Service
Office of the Director for Plenary Affairs Bureau
Senate of the Philippines
Pasay City
Dear Director Aristoza:
May we respectfully withdraw the filing of the following bills;
(1) 
SBN 1289 - AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FIFTY BILLION 
PESOS (P50,000,000,000) FOR THE AID, RELIEF, RESETTLEMENT, 
REHABILITATION, AND LIVELIHOOD SERVICES AS WELL AS 
INFRASTRUCTURE 
SUPPORT 
FOR 
THE 
VICTIMS 
OF THE 
ERUPTION OF TAAL VOLCANO, CREATING THE TAAL VOLCANO 
ASSISTANCE, 
RESETTLEMENT, 
AND 
DEVELOPMENT 
COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
(2) 
SBN 1290 - AN ACT INCREASING THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR 
STATE SOLICITORS OF TFIE OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL 
BY PROVIDING RETIREMENT, DEATH AND SURVIVORSHIP 
BENEFITS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Thank you very much. 
For the Senator:
Respectfully yours.
TE M. V^W FO^N
Chief Legislatiiv Officer, Office of Senator Sonny Angara
Rm 521-A, GSIS Bldg.,
Financial Center, J.W. Diokno Blvd 
Pasay City
Tel. No.: 
(632) 552 6779 /(632) 552 6601 
Loc. 5570 - 5572
Email: 
sensonnyangara@yahoo.com
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E
Senate Bill No.
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE 
DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF CEBU, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
One of the basic and most important functions of the government is to provide 
quick, accessible and efficient services to all Filipinos. As such, it is imperative that that 
government offices be readily accessible in areas that need them the most.
Currently, there are seven District Engineering Offices in Cebu, serving 38 
municipalities, 6 component cities and 3 independent cities. This bill seeks to create an 
additional District Engineering Office in the Seventh Legislative District of the province. 
The proposed new District Engineering Office shall serve the municipalities of Dumanjug, 
Ronda, Alcantara, Moalboal, Badian, Alegria, Malabuyoc, and Ginatilan, all in the province 
of Cebu.
The creation of the Seventh District Engineering Office will be important for a faster 
and more efficient provision of services relating to infrastructure and public works of the 
enumerated municipalities, giving them a boost in their continuous effort towards 
development.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENiJDAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E
Introduced by Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE 
DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF CEBU, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. A district engineering office is hereby created in the Seventh Legislative
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District in the Province of Cebu, to be located in the municipality of Dumanjug and referred
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to as the Seventh District Engineering Office.
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SEC. 2. The Seventh District Engineering Office shall serve the municipalities of
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Dumanjug, Ronda, Alcantara, Moalboal, Badian, Alegria, Malabuyoc, and Ginatilan, all
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located in the Province of Cebu.
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SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
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Department's program the operationalization of the Seventh District Engineering Office in
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the Province of Cebu, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
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Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. NO. 1654
INDEX
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
THE EASTERN pangasinan regional medical
AND TRAUMA CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSALES, PANGASINAN 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
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Selcti°r! 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall
protert the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.
atccessible0hMlt<hcare StatQ t0 enSUre that al1 communities have access to quality and
. ... Puursuant t0 ,the abovementioned provision of the Constitution, this bill seeks to 
estabhsh a regional hospital to be known as the Eastern Pangasinan Regional Medical
Cerlocated in th? Municipality of Rosales, Pangasinan. A hospital 
Within the locality of Eastern Pangasinan has long been requested by its residents
rH"efreStie9'0nal I?’edical facility is located in Dasupan City, making emeigenm 
medical assistance and trauma intervention inaccessible to the Pangasinenses.
Tra..mJrllS,fthe .ftabJishment of the Eastern Pangasinan Regional Medical and 
au.^a .Center y7'11 address the needs of the community and ensure that they are 
provided accessible and affordable medical and health care services.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
/l. AjfCutai/
IMEE R. MARCOS
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session )
date
TJME
SENATE 
S.B. NO. 1654
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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D« I Se^l0n. There is hereby established a general hospital In the Municioalitv nf
nf uoai?hCti°?l 3* Within ninetV (9°) days from the effectivity of this Act the Secretary
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incfmrf^n?'00!5, AnV ,a)A'/ Presidendal decree or Issuance, executive order letter of 
hereby repeaTd "r mo'dWaS^"1" C°ntran't0 the PraViSi0nS of (h,s Art is
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINE 
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
S. No.
1092
(In Substitution o f Senate Bill Nos. 42, 75 an
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Prepared jointly by the Committees of Civil Service, Government Reorganization and 
Professional Regulation; Basic Education, Arts and Culture; Ways and Means and 
Finance with Senators Ralph G. Recto, Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr., Sonny Angara, Win
Gatchalian and Pia S. Cayetano as authors
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING 
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GRANT 
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TEACHING 
SUPPLIES 
ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representative o f the Philippines in 
Congress assem bled:
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Section 1. Short W e. - This Act shall be known as the "Teaching Supplies
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Allowance Act o f 2019'.
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Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
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State to promote and improve the economic status of teachers and assist them in
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providing quality education to their students.
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Sec. 3. 
Teaching Supplies Allowance. -  A Teaching Supplies Allowance for
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the purchase of chalks, erasers, forms, and other classroom supplies and materials
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in the amount of Five thousand pesos (PhP5,000.00) per teacher per school year is
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hereby authorized.
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Sec. 4. Coverage. -  The grant of the cash allowance authorized in this Act
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shall be limited to teachers who are engaged in actual classroom teaching in public
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basic education.


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Sec. 5. Funding. -  In the first year of the effectivity of this Act, the amount of
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Two thousand five hundred pesos (PhP2,500.00) per teacher per school year, shall
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be charged against the current appropriations of the Department of Education
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(DepEd) for the Teaching Supplies Allowance, while the additional amount of Two
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thousand five hundred pesos (PhP2,500.00) per teacher per school year, shall be
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charged against any available funds and/or savings of the DepEd. Thereafter, the
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amount of Five thousand pesos (PhP5,000.00) per teacher per school year, shall be
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included in the DepEd budget for the Teaching Supplies Allowance under the
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General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 6. Periodic Review for Increases. -  The Secretary of Education is hereby
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mandated to conduct a periodic review of the Teaching Supplies Allowance, taking
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into account the current prices of classroom supplies, and, if warranted, recommend
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the necessary increase in the amount of the allowance.
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Sec. 7. Separability Clause. -  If any part, section or provision of this Act is
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held invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in
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full force and effect.
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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or
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parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 9. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
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Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 1861
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Uto" M. Lapid
AN ACT
RENAMING CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOCATED IN ANGELES 
CITY, PAMPANGA AS DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
President Diosdado Macapagal was the ninth President of the Republic of the 
Philippines. Born in Lubao, Pampanga, he was the first Kapampangan president. Prior 
to becoming the highest public official of the land, he served as Member of the House 
of Representatives representing Pampanga's 1st District and then as Vice President 
during the administration of President Carlos P. Garcia. Among the highlights of his 
presidency are the suppression of graft and corruption, land-reform legislation, 
abolition of land tenancy, labor law reforms such as the minimum wage law, campaign 
against Income tax evasion, and the strengthening of free enterprise. After his term, 
he was elected as President of the Constitutional Convention that drafted what became 
the 1973 Constitution.
To honor the achievements and legacy of President Macapagal, it is only fitting 
that the Clark International Airport located in Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, 
Pampanga be renamed as the Diosdado Macapagal Internationa! Airport.
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly request!
MAI
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Senator
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 1861
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Uto" M. Lapid
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RENAMING CURK ZNTERNAnONAL AIRPORT LOCATED IN ANGELES 
CITY, PAMPANGA AS DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
In Congress assembled:
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Section 1. The Clark International Airport located In Angeles City, Pampanga is 
hereby renamed Diosdado Macapagal International Airport.
Sec. 2. The Department of Transportation shall place appropriate markers In 
the airport and Its facilities and shall Issue the necessary orders and circulars to 
Implement the provisions of this 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,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE EASTERN PANGASINAN 
DISTRICT HOSPITAL FROM ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) BEDS TO TWO 
HUNDRED FIFTY (250) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS SERVICES AND 
FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall 
protect the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them. 
It is the policy of the state to ensure that all communities have access to quality and 
accessible healthcare.
Eastern Pangasinan District Hospital (EPDH) in Tayug, Pangasinan is a level 1 
government hospital that offers medical and health care services to ten (10) towns of 
the 6th District of Pangasinan. It is the only hospital that has a mass-based health care 
program that accommodates to the underprivileged, sick, and elderly patients of the 
community. In the recent years, EPDH is receiving an increased number of patients 
that need admission, however, the authorized bed capacity of one hundred fifty (150) 
beds is insufficient.
To address this problem, this bill proposes to enhance the delivery of medical 
and health care services of the Eastern Pangasinan District Hospital by upgrading the 
facilities and increasing the authorized bed capacity thereof from one hundred Fifty 
(150) beds to two hundred fifty (250) beds, as well as its medical personnel.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE EASTERN PANGASINAN 
DISTRICT HOSPITAL FROM ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) BEDS TO TWO 
HUNDRED FIFTY (250) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS SERVICES AND 
FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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Be it enacted by die Senate and the House of Representative of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
Section 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Eastern Pangasinan District 
Hospital (EPDH) in the Municipality of Tayug, Province of Pagasinan is hereby 
increased from one hundred fifty beds (150) beds to two hundred fifty (250) beds.
Section 2. The existing facilities and professional health care services of (EPDH) 
are hereby upgraded to conform and be commensurate to the authorized bed capacity 
increase as provided for in Section 1 of this Act.
Section 3. The Department of Health (DOH) Shall include in its program the 
effective implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette O': in a newspaper of general circulations.
Approved,
BGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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S.B. No. 1941
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAGADA-BESAO-QUIRINO, ILOCOS SUR 
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Road networks are an important factor for the economic growth and 
deveiopment of a region. Pursuant to Articie X, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution 
states that, "Local government units may group themselves, consolidate or 
coordinate their efforts, services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial 
to them in accordance with law.”
This biii seeks to convert the Sagada-Besao-Quirino, liocos Sur road into a 
national road. Currently, the road is classified as a provincial road. It is a 34.871 
kilometer road stretch that connects the Mountain Province and the Province of 
liocos Sur, which gave both provinces and its neighboring communities the means 
to conduct economic activities and the delivery of social services. Moreover, the road 
links two very well-known tourist destinations, Sagada in the Mountain Province and 
Tirad Pass in Quirino, liocos Sur.
The conversion of the Sagada-Besao-Quirino, liocos Sur road into a national 
road will further enhance the economic activities between the Mountain Province 
and liocos Sur and boost the tourism industry of both provinces.
In view of the foregoing, this representation earnestly seeks your support for 
the approval of this bill.
I|orEtS:SARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATP^ 
S.B. No. 1941
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAGADA-BESAO-QUIRINO, ILOCOS SUR 
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. The Sagada-Besao-Quirino, Ilocos Sur road, connecting the 
municipalities of Sagada and Besao in Mountain Province and Quirino in the Province 
of Ilocos Sur, is hereby converted and declared a national road.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department's programs the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Officia Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
S. No. 1019
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RECLIADBY:
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG RE VILLA, JR.
AN ACT
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Government employees are at the forefront in the delivery of social services 
to our countrymen. They are the hardworking individuals at the back of every aid 
and service that Filipinos receive from the government.
A considerable number of government employees spend their fruitful working 
years in serving the Filipino people by being in the public sector. Most of them reach 
their retirement ages in the government.
This proposal seeks to provide automatic promotion of government officials 
and employees upon retirement from government service. This affords them the 
rightful appreciation and recognition of their hard work and dedication to the public 
service.
In this light, consideration of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMOpr BONG REVILLA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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S E N A T E
S. No. 1019
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RECEry-D BY:
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND 
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Automatic Promotion. -  All government officials and employees who 
are eligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion 
equivalent to One Grade Level Higher than his/her position at the time of retirement. 
For this purpose, the adjusted Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used as the 
basis for the computation of his/her retirement benefits.
Sec. 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of 
Budget and Management and the Government Service Insurance System shall 
formulate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this 
Act.
Sec. 3. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
remain valid and subsisting.
Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
accordingly.
Sec. 5. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
MACABUG, CITY OF ORMOC IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN 
AS MACABUG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution, Article II, Section 17, states that," the States shall give priority 
to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and 
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and 
development"
Education is a right, not a privilege. Unfortunately, due to geographic, financial 
and time constraints, not everyone who acknowledges the importance of education 
will be able to avail it.
The Ormoc City Division is composed of 83 elementary schools and only 16 
secondary schools thus, there is a disparity in the learning institutions of Ormoc City. 
As a result if this disproportion of schools, the Ormoc City National High School is 
densely-populated. The overpopulation is depriving students of their right to attain an 
optimal learning experience.
Taking into consideration these circumstances, this bill aims to establish a new 
national high school in Barangay Macabug, Ormoc City, to be known as Macabug 
National High School. Furthermore, this measure will help the Department of Education 
achieve its vision that every Filipino youth shall have access to quality education.
IMEE R. MARCOS
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATP
S. B. No. 1556
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
MACABUG, CITY OF ORMOC IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN 
AS MACABUG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
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Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Macabug, City of Ormoc
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in the Province of Leyte to be known as Macabug National High School.
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SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
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Department's program the operationalization of the Macabug National High School, the
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funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations necessary
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to carry out the purpose of this Act.
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SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE P H IL IP P IN E S
First Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. NO. 1039
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RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT
DECLARING 
THE 
FIFTH 
OF 
OCTOBER 
OF 
EVERY 
YEAR 
AS THE 
N A TIO N AL TEACHERS DAY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Teachers play a significant role in educating the Filipino youth who in turn 
become the future leaders of this country. They lead an extraordinary part in the 
lives of the Filipino children, molding them to become responsible and respectful 
citizens in the future. Thus, they deserve to be recognized for their hard work 
and dedication.
In 1994, the UNESCO declared October 5 as World Teachers' Day in 
commemoration and recognition of the essential role of teachers in educational 
advancement and the importance of their contributions to the development of 
modern society.
The proposed bill seeks to honor and acknowledge our teachers for their 
unparalleled contributions to the country by declaring October 5 of every year as 
National Teachers' Day.


In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
MARIA LOURDES NANCES. BINAY 
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE P H IL IP P IN E S
First Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
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AN ACT
DECLARING 
THE 
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OCTOBER 
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EVERY 
YEAR 
AS THE 
N A TIO N AL TEACHERS DAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "National Teachers 
Day Act."
Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  The State recognizes the indispensable role 
of teachers in educating our citizens. It is thus but fitting that the State ensure 
that the teaching profession attract the best and the brightest by making 
teachers' compensation and benefits reasonably competitive and attractive.
Sec. 3. National Teachers Day. October 5 of every year shall be declared 
as a non-working holiday for all teachers in the Philippines provided that all 
teachers shall be paid their regular daily pay during the said day.
Sec. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  The Department of 
Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical 
Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) shall jointly formulate and 
issue the implementing rules and regulations of this Act.


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Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, orders, issuances, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
Sec. 6. Effectivity Clause. -  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1393
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN  BARANGAY DON 3USTO 
ABALOS, M UNICIPAITY OF UMINGAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO BE 
KNOWN AS DON JUSTO ABALOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall give 
priority to education. The Constitution further declares that the State shall protect and 
promote the right of ali citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take 
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. The establishment, 
maintenance and support of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of 
education relevant to the needs of the people and society is a priority of the State.
Don Justo Abalos is a remote barangay in the Municipality of Umingan, Province 
of Pangasinan with no elementary school of its own. The municipality is iocated east 
of the Banila River which separates it from the rest of the downtown barangays. 
Students, who are residents of Don Justo Abalos, have to cross through a makeshift 
hanging bridge get to the nearest barangay offering public elementary education.
To address this problem, this bill proposes to establish an elementary school in 
Barangay Don Justo Abalos to make free education more accessible to its residents.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1393
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN  BARANGAY DON JUSTO 
ABALOS, M UNICIPAITY OF UMINGAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO BE 
KNOWN AS DON JUSTO ABALOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department 
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Don Justo Abalos, Municipality of 
Umingan, Province of Pangasinan.
Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department's program the operationalization of the Don Justo Elementary School, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations 
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,