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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4537

House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This Bill secks to establish a Fishport in Oroquicta City in the Province of Misamis Occidental.

Oroquieta City is the capital city in the Province of Misamis Occidental, It has a population of
about 68,945 and it’s also a major hub for fishing activities in the Province. Fisheries and marine
resources are among the source of livelihood for the people residing in the city, It has approximately fifty
(50) deep sea fishing vessels which are all routinely engaged in fishing activities.

The establishment of a fishport in Oroquieta City is feasible because of its rich marine resources
‘The said fishport is expected to stimulate the local economy and will spur up economic activities and
opportunities not just in Oroquicta City but as well as to the neighboring municipalities and cities in the
Province.

‘The said fishport will also play a paramount role in ensuring and strengthening the food security
program of the government. With the provision of infrastructure facilities for fish and marine products
trading, this will facilitate the fast and efficient transport/ distribution of the fisherfolks of their bangus
and other marine harvests. The provision of cold storage equipments and processing facilities in the
proposed fishport will also help in stabilizing the market prices and accordingly increase the quality of
harvested marine products.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought

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HO! GE T. ALMONTE,


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4597

‘House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN THE CITY OF OROQUIETA,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) a Fishport in
the City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental.

Section 2. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall formulate the
rules and regulation necessary for the effective implementation of this act.

Section 3. _ The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department’s program
the establishment of the said Fishport, the funding of which shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenues in an amount deemed for its operationalization.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least
‘two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines > 94 AUG 2014
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila S00 PH,

16" Congress

House BillNo, _ 479.1

Introduced by: HON. OSCAR S. RODRIGUEZ,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Integral in the history of a person are the thoughts and deeds of men and women who have
advanced the struggle for freedom from the oppression of various foreign powers. Of the
Filipinos, throughout the centuries, who have risked their reputations, lives and property for
our long and continuous battles against all manner of abuse, General Jose M. Alejandrino
holds a novel position in the history of our people. The novel position occupied by General
Alejandrino in our history is adequately explained in the many roles he had played during our
most tumultuous historical phases.

His multi- roled participation in our history from his supportive associations with Dr. Jose P.
Rizal, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Mariano Ponce and other pillars of the Propaganda Movement
to his eventual participation with Emilio Aguinaldo and Antonio Luna in the 1896 Revolution
and the Philippine-American War. In his la holar became a Senator of
the Philippine Republic. While these roles were overshadowed by the contemporary giants of
the time, the life and works of the man, taken as a whole, are enough for our present
generation to emulate and deem heroic.

In commemoration of the memory of the Municipality of Arayat’s illustrious son and
pursuant to our national policy of inculcating patriotism and nationalism by appreciating the
role of distinguished Filipinos in the historical development of our country, this Bill declares
December I of every year, to be a special day. Henceforth, may this date, the birthday of an
illustrious patriot be celebrated throughout the province, particularly in the Municipality of
Arayat.

Approval of the foregoing is earnestly sought.

Vey

HON. OSCAR 8. RODRIGUEZ


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

Second Regular Session

House Bill No__ 4791

Introduced by: HON. OSCAR S. RODRIGUEZ

AN ACT
DECLARING DECEMBER FIRST OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE OF
PAMPANGA INCLUDING ANGELES CITY AND A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAYAT,
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, TO BE KNOWN AS GEN. JOSE M.
ALEJANDRINO DAY

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

SECTION 1. December | of every year is hereby declared as a special working holiday
throughout the Province of Pampanga including Angeles City and a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Arayat, Province of Pampanga, to be known as Gen. Jose M
Alejandrino Day.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take eff

upon its approval.

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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4954

Introduced By Honorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to change the name of Wawa Road at Barangay San Rafael,
Municipality of Rodriguez, Province of Rizal, into Gen. Licerio I, Geronimo
Highway.

The said Wawa Road is an extension of the San Mateo-Rodriguez Highway
which is a National Secondary Road.

The renaming of the aforesaid road to Gen. Licerio I. Geronimo Highway
is a fitting honor and salutation to a distinguished Katipunero and a
General of the Philippine Revolutionary Forces under General Emilio
Aguinaldo.

Gen. Geronimo took part of the group that assaulted the San Juan del
Monte gunpowder magazine on August 30, 1896, and thereafter he took
command of the Montalban, San Mateo and Marikina Revolutionary Force
that opposed and liberated on December 19, 1899, the aforesaid areas
from the occupation of the American Forces under Major General Henry
W. Lawton.

It was in this battle where General Lawton lost his life along with 13 other
American soldiers.

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

i KC oleed: IR.

Representative
Second District, Rizal


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4954

Introduced By Honorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE WAWA ROAD AT BARANGAY SAN RAFAEL,
MUNICIPALITY OF RODRIGUEZ, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, AS GENERAL
LICERIO I. GERONIMO HIGHWAY,

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

SECTION 1. The Wawa Road at Barangay San Rafael, Municipality of
Rodriguez, Province of Rizal, as an extension of the San Mateo-Rodriguez
National Secondary Road shall be known and renamed as General Licerio
I. Geronimo Highway.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall
place appropriate markers along the General Licerio. I. Geronimo Highway
and shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement this
Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

16" Congress
‘Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 4830

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol “Ss.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The island and province of Leyte, populated nearly by a million inhabitants, is unfortunately
a depressed area. Despite its natural resources, potential and ideal climate, productivity is very
low, leaving much to be desired, principally owing to the deplorable lack of reliable national road
complex to facilitate the safe and easy transport of people and products to ports and markets in
and out of the area, and its vital access to and linkage with the main highways of the region.

This bill proposes to convert Jaro via Rubas Ormoc provincial road in the Municipality of.
Jaro, Province of Leyte into a national road. A design calculated to effect the purposeful at last of
an all weather national road network throughout Leyte, even if maintained merely as gravel but
standard national secondary roads, while at the same time relieving the funds ~ starved Provincial
Government of the duty it can hardly comply with to repair or to rehabilitate and to improve and
‘maintain them. Considering the scarce budget resources now available, these are the only access
road in Leyte so far specially chosen for such declaration and conversion, along the imperative
need to serve populated areas and likewise cut through rich, rural agricultural country, thereby
hastening the economic development of those depressed communities,

With the passage of this measure, ensuring as it proposes to achieve not only completion
of such vital infrastructure but also their proper, effective maintenance improvement, the
disappointments, even disillusionment of our people in that part of the country will then be
nothing but a thing of the past. Approval of the bill is therefore earnestly sought.

HON. SBAGIO A. F, APOSTOL

Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
Second Regular Session

House BillNo. 42230

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING JARO VIA RUBAS ORMOC PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JARO, PROVINCE OF LEYTE,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Jaro via Rubas Ormoc provincial road in the Province of Leyte is hereby
converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the completion of the construction of said road shall
be charged to existing appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways intended
for constructing new national roads, and those needed for their improvement and maintenance
shall continue to be funded out of the lump sum appropriations authorized by law for the repair
and maintenance of local roads until such time when improvement and maintenance funds for said
roads shall have been provided for in succeeding Appropriations Acts.

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

Approved,
Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO._4865

Introduced by Honorable Rodolfo C. Farifias

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks to penalize the act of throwing hard objects at motor
vehicles while such vehicle is in motion or stationary.

It is a fact that there are unscrupulous people who throw, for whatever
reason, hard objects like stones, s, bricks, bottles, pieces of wood at
motor vehicles, particularly public transport plying main thoroughfares, In
the process, accidents result putting the lives and limbs of passengers and
damaging the vehicle itself. This practice has to be abated.

Authorities are at a loss on how to prevent the commission of this act
because at most, the culprits could be dealt with only with the crime of
malicious mischief under Article 327 of the Revised Penal Code, punishable
by a light penalty. Worst, offenders go scot-free and end up making this
hazardous act a habitual “past-time.” Hence, this bill.

By penalizing the act of throwing stones and hard objects at vehicles
and providing stiff penalties for the crime, people will be forewarned of the
consequences of such crime thereby serving as deterrent to future
wrongdoers. Thus, the wellbeing of the travellers as well as the drivers and
owners of the vehicles is ensured.

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

obbuitbconant C. FARINAS


Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__ 4865

Introduced by Honorable Rodolfo C. Farifias

AN ACT
PENALIZING THE ACT OF THROWING HARD OBJECTS AT
MOTOR VEHICLES

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

SECTION 1. Prohibited Act; Penalties, — Any person who hits
at a motor vehicle by throwing stones, rocks, bricks, bottles, pieces of wood
or metal or any other hard object of any kind or character, that damages,
ruins, destroys or wrecks the vehicle or causes death or bodily harm to its

passengers shall be imposed the following penalties:
a) One (1) year imprisonment and a fine of Ten thousand pesos

(P10,000.00), in addition to the costs of repair of the vehicle;

b) Five (5) years imprisonment and a fine of Fifteen thousand
pesos (P15,000.00), in addition to the civil liabilities for medical expenses

and rehabilitation if such act results to any physical injury to any person;


c) Life imprisonment and a fine of One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00), in addition to the civil liabilities if such act results to the

death of any person.

The prosecution under this Act shall be without prejudice to the

prosecution of the offense under other existing laws.

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

SEC. 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, ASI 8

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Sanga-Sanga — Lakit-Lakit - Mandulan Road from a
provincial road to a national road

‘This is a road that runs parallel to and that which connects Sanga-Sanga Airport to
two barangays to the north, namely, Barangay Lakit-Lakit and Barangay Mandulan

It is generally in poor condition, with long segments and critical junctions still not
paved, yet. It has to be repaired or upgraded and regularly maintained so it will always be
viable for passage and transport of people and goods

The two barangays produce agricultural products that are brought to the markets
in Bongao proper and to other urbanized barangays, more than ten kilometers away.

The Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi has but very meager funds for road
development or road maintenance. It cannot afford such a huge project and considering
the need also to prioritize other equally important infrastructure projects.

It is in this regard that the road has to be converted to a national road, so it could
be programmed for funding by the national government in the General Appropriations
Act and implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

want a SAHALI

Lone District of Tawi-Tawi



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4518

INTRODU BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

AN ACT CONVERTING SANGA-SANGA ~ LAKIT-LAKIT - MANDULAN
ROAD AS A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1, The 9 kilometer Sanga-Sanga-Lakit-Lakit-Mandulan Road in the
Province of Tawi-Tawi is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement of said road shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter such sum as may be necessary for its
repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act,

SECTION 3, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation,

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

Sixteen Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL N 4548

Introduced by Honorable Luis A. Ferrer 1V

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 2007, Republic Act No, 9425 established December 13 of every year as
General Trias Day, a special working holiday.

To instill a sense of hometown pride and unity among Gentrisefios, this bill
proposes to commemorate every 13th day of December as GENERAL TRIAS DAY, a
special non-working holiday in all public and private establishments in General Trias

This municipality was founded in December 13, 1748 and was then known as
San Francisco de Malabon, named after Saint Francis of Assissi, its patron saint. On
August 31, 1896 occurred the “First Cry of Cavite” which marked the very first
uprising when the town council was attacked by Filipino revolutionaries lead by
General Mariano Trias y Closas (1868-1914), who became the first Vice-President of
the Revolutionary Government of the Tejeros Convention. After the revolution, the
town was renamed in honor of one of its sons, hence, the municipality of General
‘Trias.

After 266 years since its founding, the people of General Trias, Cavite will
have every reason to celebrate its founding day with pride, unity and with a sense of
commitment to be exemplary Gentrisefios.

The passage of this bilListienceforth requested.

LUIS “J ” A, FERRER IV



Republie of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteen Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,__ 4548

Introduced by Honorable Luis A. Ferrer 1V

AN ACT
DECLARING EVERY 13th of the MONTH OF DECEMBER AS GENERAL
TRIAS DAY, A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF GENERAL TRIAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY,

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

Section 1. The 13th of December every year is hereby declared General '
Day, a special non-working holiday in all public and private establishments in the
Municipality of General Trias, Province of Cavite.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 4180

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Almeda Highway is a 4.2-kilometer road, which connects Roxas Avenue
to Barangays Concepcion Grande and del Rosario in Naga City. It is a diversion road
taken by every truck and bus travelling from Northern and Central Luzon as well as
Visayas and Mindanao. It is essential for tourism and economic growth and
development for the areas it encompasses. It facilitates rapid distribution of goods as
it bypasses the City’s busy roads. It also lessens the volume of traffic in Naga’s
business district for it diverts heavy vehicles such as container trucks away from the
area. Furthermore, Almeda Highway serves as a fast route for vehicles travelling to
Southern and Northern Luzon.

Given the importance of the highway to commerce and industry in the city, it
is prudent for the National Government to maintain and develop it in order to spur
development in the City and areas connected to it.

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

Maria lid Gerona-Robredo
Third District, Camarines Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill no,__ 4180

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

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AN ACT CONVERTING THE ALMEDA HIGHWAY IN NAGA CITY IN THE
PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Almeda Highway in Naga City, Camarines Sur, is hereby converted
into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

Section 2. ‘The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shalll 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.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 422.4

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Quipayo ~ Fabrica ~ Siba-o — Lugsad — Manguiring provincial road in the
Municipality of Calabanga serves as a vital road network for the transport of goods
and agricultural produce to markets and different selling points. The road traverses
several agricultural barangays which need developed and well maintained public
infrastructure to boost commerce in the area. The said road will enhance the
agriculture sector in the Municipality of Calabanga and the Third District of
Camarines Sur. Furthermore, it is a vital component in bringing in inclusive growth
and sustainable development to the area.

Given the importance of the provincial road to the agriculture industry in the
Municipality of Calabanga and the Third District of Camarines Sur, it is prudent that
the National Government develop it in order to spur commerce and economic
progress to areas connected to it.

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

Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo
Third District, Camarines Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Billno,__ 422.4

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

AN ACT CONVERTING THE QUIPAYO — FABRICA — SIBA-O — LUGSAD —
MANGUIRING PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CALABANGA IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A.

NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Quipayo ~ Fabrica ~ Siba-o ~ Lugsad ~ Manguiring provincial road in
the Municipality of Calabanga in the province of Camarines Sur, is hereby converted
into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines { 11 MAR 2014 *"

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [lle
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE’BILL NO.4115

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Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In line with the mandate of the constitution to provide basic education to the
public, the establishment of public high school where it is needed is deemed
necessary. The presence of public schools at a considerate distance from its potential
students could often be associated with the absence of such a facility.

‘The absence of a public high school in the Municipality of Libagon, Southern
Leyte has compelled the residents of the said place to send their children to distant
located schools or private schools thereby making it costly for the parents to educate
them.

With the high cost of living these days, the money that parents could save in
sending their children to school could go a long way in helping them ride through
‘economic difficulties,

In view thereof, approval of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

DAMIAN GAVIQLA MERCADO.


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HousE-BILLNO.4415

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
CREATING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY JUBAS,
MUNICIPALITY OF LIBAGON, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE TO BE
KNOWN AS LIBAGON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Creation of a National High School. There is hereby
established a National High School in Barangay Jubas, Municipality of Libagon,
Province of Southern Leyte to be known as Libagon National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations, The Secretary of the Department of Education
shall immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the
Libagon National High School, the funding of which shall be including in the General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules. The Secretary of the Department of
Education shall issue such rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of
this Act.

SECTION 4, ffectivity, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
‘Aouse of Representatives
Queson City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4933

Introduced by HON, MARIA JOCELYN VALERA-BERNOS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a constitutionally mandated task of the state to protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all.

Good educational system is a concrete indicator of progress. It is a reflection on how
dedicated the government is in fulfilling its duty as enunciated by the fundamental law of the
land. It is a manifestation of respect in the highest order on the basic right of every Filipino
Citizen. Hence, such must be undertaken and realized in the most effective and efficient
manner.

‘As such, this bill aims to establish a Science High School in Abra which will provide an
affordable and quality education to further enhance the level of competitiveness of the
abrenians, This institution will cater not only the 300 students currently enrolled under a
special science section in Abra High School but also those from the different part of the
province who are willing and capable to meet the demands of such institution, which
unfortunately cannot be accommodated by the present set up.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly and earnestly recommended.

JOCELYN-Y. BERNOS
Representative- Lone District of Abra


Republic of the Jbilippines
House of Representatives
Queson City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BiLNo,; 4933

Introduced by HON. MA JOCELYN VALERA-BERNOS

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANGUED
PROVINCE OF ABRA TO BE KNOWN AS THE ABRA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE.

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

SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a

Science High School in the Municipality of Bangued, Province of Abra to be Known as the Abra
Science High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations

‘The Secretary of education shall immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Abra Science High School .The funding of which shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Implementation
The Secretary of education shall issue rules and regulations that maybe
necessary to carry out the purpose of this act.

Section 5. Effectivity.
This act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the official gazette.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

4771

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sections 13 and 17 of Article Il of the Constitution highlight the significance of
the youth in nation-building. The State likewise emphasizes the importance of education
towards national growth and development. Furthermore, Section 1, Article XIV of the
fundamental law provides that “the State shall 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.” As such, it is our constitutional duty to do whatever it takes
to provide our people with the quality education that they deserve.

There is a clamor for the creation of a national high school in West Fairview,
Barangay Greater Fairview in the Fifth Legislative District of Quezon City, to be known
as West Fairview National High School. In order to achieve the desired teacher-student
ratio and to address the classroom shortage in our schools in the District, especially in
Barangay Greater Fairview, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

FREDO D. VARASAS IIE


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

4771

HOUSE BILL NO.__*"

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY GREATER FAIRVIEW,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA, TO BE KNOWN AS WEST FAIRVIEW NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School-There _is_—hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Greater Fairview, Quezon City, Metro Manila, to be known as “West
Fairview National High School”.

SEC. 2. Appropriations ~The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the agency's program the operationalization of the West
Fairview National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC, 3, Implementation - The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC, 4, Effectivity- This Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette,

Approved
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ Rit CEIVED ” on
Quezon City ral 6B MAY 2014 vl

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS me
First Regular Session |."

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House’ Bill No. A 359,

Introduced by Honorable Sherwin T. Gatchalian

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to expand the application of the proceeds of the
additional one percent Special Education Fund (SEF) tax as provided in
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of
1991.”

The Local Government Code of 1991 has been enacted 23 years ago,
thus, some of the provisions are no longer responsive to the needs of the
times. The Special Education Fund (SEF) of local government units (LGUs)
has been a source of funds for the numerous requests for financial support
received by the LGUs from the different schools in their respective
jurisdiction. Under RA 7160, the law enumerated, hence, it limited the scope
and application by which the SEF can be allocated for, hence, other
worthwhile endeavors have not been acted upon or remain to be funded, to
the detriment of our constituents.

This bill proposes to expand the application of the SEF to other items
relating to education which are needed by our const



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House "Bill No, 4359 _

Introduced by Honorable Sherwin T. Gatchalian

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF THE SPECIAL
EDUCATION FUND (SEF), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 272 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

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

SECTION 1. Section 272 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“SEC. 272. - Application of Proceeds of the Additional One Percent
SEF Tax. - The proceeds from the additional one percent (1%) tax on
real property accruing to the SEF shall be automatically released to
the local school boards: Provided, That, in case of provinces, the
proceeds shall be divided equally between the provincial and
municipal school boards: Provided, however, That the proceeds shall
be allocated for the operation and maintenance of public schools,
OPERATION OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES, ALLOWANCES AND
OTHER BENEFITS OF ‘TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING
PERSONNEL OF THE PROGRAM, EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AS WELL AS THE CONDUCT
OF TEACHERS’ COMPETENCY TRAININGS, construction and repair
of school buildings, facilities and equipment, educational research,
purchase of books, periodicals and sports development as determined
and approved by the local school board.”



SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, executive order, letter of
instruction, rules and regulations, circulars, issuances or any part thereof
inconsistent with any of the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,
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16" CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
SECOND REGULAR SESSION)

House of Representatives
House Bit No. 4743

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE GUS S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to hold liable any shareholder or corporate officer of parent
company of a Pre-Need Plan who committed an act or failed to act where it
should have known that the act or omission would prejudice plan holders of a
pre-need plan.

Filipino family values education so much that Pre-need plans seemed to be a
wise investment to secure the educational needs of their children.

However, recent cases of bankruptcy of Pre-need companies had demolished so
many ambitions and future of the youth simply because the investment to Pre-
need plans has been mismanaged and unscrupulous perpetrators remain free
from liability.

Under this proposed legislation, the corporate officers and the shareholders shall
be criminally liable and should be dealt with the full force and effect of the law.

It is in this light thatiriy

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Sdidte passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



46TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House sitno. 4748

Introduced by HONORABLE GUS S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
DECLARING SHAREHOLDER OR CORPORATE OFFICER OF PARENT
COMPANY WHO COMMITTED AN ACT OR FAILED TO ACT WHERE IT
SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE ACT OR OMISSION WOULD
PREJUDICE PLAN HOLDERS OF PRE-NEED PLAN AND ITS
BENEFICIARIES CRIMINALLY LIABLE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SEC. 1 It is hereby the policy of the State to promote a just and dynamic
social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and
free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social
services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved
quality of life for all

SEC.2 Any shareholder or corporate officer of parent company of a Pre-
Need Plan who committed an act or failed to act where it should have known that
the act or omission would prejudice plan holders of a pre-need plan shall be held
criminally liable on the basis of a tort.

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Insurance
Commission (IC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of
Justice (DOJ) and other appropriate government agencies shall promulgate the
revised implementing rules and regulations necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC.4. Repealing Clause.- All other laws, decrees, orders,
issuances and rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby amended or repealed accordingly.


SEC.5. Separability Clause. - The provisions of this Act are hereby
declared to be separable and, in the event any of such provisions is declared
unconstitutional, the order provision, which is not affected thereby, shall remain
in full force and effect

SEC.6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS f
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) i
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 41°77

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Macalalar Bay is a deep water bay located north of the Province of Misamis Oriental
on the Mindanao island in the southern part the Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City, being the
regional center of Northern Mindanao (Region X), is located in one of its deep-water harbor
and twelve of the Municipalities of Misamis Oriental share a coastline with the bay. This bay
fronts Barangay Macabalan and has been known as Macajalar Bay since time immemorial

However, Father Jaime S, Neri, S.J., a native Kagay-anon, conducted a research at
the Library of Congress in Washington DC and discovered that ancient maps on file show
that the original name of the Macajalar Bay was actually Macabalan Bay. And the mistake in
the spelling of the name was brought about by the ancient cartographers who were using
feathered quills in their map-making.

This bill seeks to change the name of Macajalar Bay to Macabalan Bay to reflect the
true intent of our forefathers in choosing the name of the bay.

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

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH 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. 41°77

AN ACT
RENAMING MACAJALAR BAY IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO MACABALAN BAY
TO REFLECT THE TRUE NAME AND LOCATION OF SAID BAY

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

Section 1. Macajalar Bay in Cagayan de Oro City is hereby renamed into Macabalan Bay.

Sec. 2. For this, purpose, the existing maps of the Republic of the Philippines are hereby
ordered to be changed accordingly.

Sec. 3. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain
in force and effect.

Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction, executive
orders, rules and regulations, or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

Sec. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines VED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 04 AUG 2014
Quezon City IN

sn eee |
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS, \ Cy,

Second Regular Session

4793

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by.REP, JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill secks to designate June 16 of every year as Araw ng Villanueva and a special non-working
holiday in the said municipality of the province of Misamis Oriental

Villanueva town is part of the vibrant agro-industrial areas in the second district of Misamis
Oriental. It hosts the SIEAG power plant that provides employment opportunities to the
residents of Villanueva and neighboring towns in the province, ‘The town also hosts a growing
umber of manufacturing firms. ‘Lhe majority of the people remain dependent on agriculture,
fishing and services for their livelihood.

Declaring the Araw ng, Villanueva as a special non-working holiday will encourage the people to
strive harder in the continuing efforts to improve the lives and livelihood in Villanueva in order to
attain and eventually enjoy the fruits of rural industrialization

Lastly, declaring this holiday is a simple way of recognizing and honoring the generations of
people who have made Villinueva the progressive town that it has become, and further inspire
more to bring the town to new and greater heights.

‘The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought

Approved,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4793

Introduced by REP. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLANUEVA, PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS “ARAW NG VILLANUEVA”

Be it enacted hy the Senate and I louse of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

cry year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the
Province of Misamis Oriental in commemoration of its founding
raw ng Villanueva.”

SECTION 1. June 16 of ©
Municipality of Villanuev
anniversary to be known a:

SECTION 2. ‘this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 3
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2

Quezon City, Metro Manila ©

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 4698

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is no specific provision in the Labor Code of the Philippines about the
prescriptive period on illegal dismissal, although in money claims the prescriptive period
to file such complaint is three (3) years from the time it accrued.

‘The illegal dismissal cause of action, the prescriptive period is based by analogy
from Article 1146 of the Civil Code as found in several jurisprudence, for instance,
“Nazal vs. NLRC”, 274 SCRA 350; “Reno Foods, Ine. vs. NLRC”, 249 SCRA 379.

But for purposes of having a specific basis in the realm of Jabor laws, a specific
provision for the prescriptive period on illegal dismissal must be stipulated like its
couterpart on monetary claim, thus, their uniform period of prescription of three (3)

‘As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. EVELIO R, LEONRRDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 4698

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECRESS 442 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES BY ADDING
SECTION 290-A ON TITLE I (PRESCRIPTION OF OFFENSES AND

CLAIMS) THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Title I entitled “Prescription of Offenses and Claims”
provided in P.D. 442, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines, shall
be added the provision as follows:

ARTICLE 290-A. legal dismissal. — the cause of action or claim of illegal
dismissal whether actual or constructive arising from employer-employee relations
during the effectivity of this Code shall be filed within three (3) years from the time
of such illegal dismissal accrued; otherwise it shall be forever barred.

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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. ~ If any provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to
or inconsistent with any provision of this Act as hereby amended or modified
accordinaly.

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

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

Sixteenth Congress S
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 4656

Introduced by Honorable Zajid G. Mangudadatu

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road connecting the Municipality of
Datu Paglas in the Province of Maguindanao and the Municipalities of Columbio and
Lutayan in the Province of Sultan Kudarat into a national road.

Roads are integral part of the transport system. A country’s road network
should be efficient in order to maximize economic and social benefits. They play a
significant role in achieving national development and contributing to the overall
performance and social function of the community. Thus, there is a need to make all
roads accessible and in good condition at all times in order to hasten the people’s
mobility and to accelerate the promotion of economic growth in the communities.

The provincial road connecting the Municipality of Datu Paglas in
Maguidanao, Columbio and the municipalities of Lutayan in Sultan Kudarat is one
road that needs to be repaired and rehabilitated. This road is a vital artery that
connects various barangays in the provinces. Due to lack of funds, the repair and
maintenance of this provincial road has not been regularly undertaken which made the
road full of potholes and hardly passable during rainy season.

Since the local government could not afford to improve or maintain adequately
the provincial road, there is a need to convert the provincial road connecting the
Municipalities of Datu Paglas in Maguindanao, Columbio and Lutayan in the
Province of Sultan Kudarat into a national road in order for the national Government
to implement the repair and maintenance of the road.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approv. this bill is highly

recommended.

MANGUDADATU

Bill Déafting Services



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Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4656

Introduced by Honorable Zajid Gaguil Mangudadatu

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OF DATU PAGLAS, PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO
AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF COLUMBIO AND LUTAYAN,
PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. _ The provincial road connecting the Municipality of Datu
Paglas in the Province of Maguindanao and the Municipalities of Columbio and
Lutayan in the Province of Sultan Kudarat is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in its
program the improvement, maintenance and repair 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 generai circulation.

Approved,