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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8330

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnle”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No database yet exists that readily provides immediate, helpful, and reliable
information when it comes to matters of record involving police shootings and other
deaths in law enforcement custody.

This, for example, includes those who are killed by police during a stop, arrest, or
other interaction. It may have to likewise include those who die in jail or prison. Such
information or details to be fully useful should include gender, age, and other
circumstances surrounding the death. In other words, it is of great importance that
police departments shall henceforth now be required to count how many people they
shoot, in aid of legislation.

One of the best approaches to reform the police has to start with the availability
of such information and this database from local police departments should form the
basis of national database on police shootings and other deaths resulting from law
enforcement custody or interaction, as the case may be.

This same database shall be useful in formulating o
reducing the number of such deaths on a yearly basis and inthe end will redoundNo the
good of society. More importantly, it will provide adequate/basis for more accurate\and


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.5330

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A RELIABLE NATIONAL DATABASE OF POLICE SHOOTINGS
AND OTHER DEATHS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT CUSTODY THEREBY INSTITUTING
REFORM MEASURES TOWARD REDUCTION OF SUCH SHOOTINGS/DEATHS
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘National Database of Police Shootings Act
of 2014,

SEC. 2. There shail hereby be established a National Database of Police Shootings and
Other Deaths in Law Enforcement Custody. Such data generally refer to police shootings and
other deaths in law enforcement custody but shall likewise include those who are killed by police
during a stop, arrest, or other interaction. Moreover, it may have to include those who die in jail
or prison.

SEC. 3. In carrying out the provisions of this Act, all police departments shall henceforth
establish a database on a quarterly basis of the appurtenant information as vital basis of public
policy.

SEC. 4. Under this Act, the Philippine National Police shall be responsible in the
preparation of an annual National Database of such appurtenant information for submission to
Congress in aid of policy and toward an effective reduction on its incidence/occurrence,

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon approval and its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 5864

Introduced by 1BAP Party List Representative SILVESTRE H. BELLO IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the 7.2-kilometer Lakambini-Palca
Provincial Road and the 9-kilometer Palca-Angang-Malummin-San_ Luis
Municipal Road in the Municipality of Tuao, Cagayan into a National Road.

Traversing Tuao East from the newly constructed 360-meter Ninoy
Aquino Bridge in Barangay San Luis, Tuao, Cagayan to the Pan-Philippine
Highway (Maharlika Highway) in Lakambini, Tuao, Cagayan, the Lakambini-
Palca-Angang-Malummin-San Luis stretch of Road is an indispensable
component of the National Government's Road Network in the North
connecting the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao to Cagayan and serves as
an inter-regional link between Regions I, II and the Cordillera
Administrative Region. This stretch of road is vital to boosting inter-regional
socio-economic activities and maintaining peace and order in the area.
Verily, the road’s conversion into a National Road is the only viable solution
to guaranty its improvement and maintenance.

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

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1BAP Partylist


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5864

Introduced by 1BAP Partylist Representative SILVESTRE H. BELLO III

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ENTIRE STRETCH OF LAKAMBINI-PALCA
PROVINCIAL ROAD AND THE PALCA-ANGANG-MALUMMIN-SAN
LUIS MUNICIPAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUAO, CAGAYAN
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The entire span of the Lakambini-Palca Provincial Road and
Palca-Angang-Malummin-San Luis Municipal Road stretching a total of 16.2
kilometers is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. The funds necessary for the improvement and
maintenance of said Road shall be charged to the appropriations of the
Department 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 at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __~" 5228

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Watch Community sponsored by the author, whereby CCTV cameras were installed at
the gates of subdivisions in the Second District of Quezon City proved to be an effective
deterrent to the commission of crimes. The presence of CCTV cameras mimics vigilant
monitoring of a live sentinel or security personnel, By adopting the same technology in
public tity buses, the incidence of PUB-related crimes in Metro Manila_shall also
dramatically decline. Recent NCR-PNP crime stats indicate that lawless elements Such as
close-quarter robbers had taken the advantage of the facility of robbing :

account of non-detection

to deter criminals from committing PUB-related offenses.

The immediate passage of this piece of legislation is sought for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_ 5228

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
REQUIRING OPERATORS OF PUBLIC UTILITY BUSES IN METRO MANILA TO
INSTALL CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN THEIR BUSES AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "CCTV Requirement in Public Utility
Buses Act of 2014”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, all operators of Public Utility Buses in Metro Manila shall be
required to install CCTV Cameras in their buses,

SEC. 3. Any operator of Public Utility Bus who violates any provision of this Act shall,
upon conviction, suffer the penalty of a fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not
more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) for each PUB and a suspension
of the franchise until such time that the operator shall have complied with the requirement of
installation of the CCTV cameras for all their franchised buses.

SEC. 4, To effectively implement the provisions of this Act, the Philippine National
Police (PNP), in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the Land
Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Metro Manila Development
Authority, shall formulate rules and regulations that would technologically link their control
centers with every Public Utility Bus operating in Metro Manila.

SEC, 5. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Sixteenth Congress
Republic of the Philippines
Second Regular Session

Introduced by Honorable Samuel D. Pagdilao

HOUSE BILL No._5025

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure aims to grant Philippine citizenship to Mr. He
Yingyu Zeng, also known as Willy Ho, a national of the People's
Republic of China.

Originally from Zhangquan Village, Jinjiang City, Fujian
Province, along the South East coast of China, Mr. He first came to the
Philippines when he was just fifteen years old. Around twenty (20)
years have elapsed since and Mr. He has fallen deeply in love with our
Country and its People. A Filipino businessman at heart, Mr. He is
determined to stay here for good and to do his part in the service of the
Filipino nation.

Mr. He has found his true home here in the Philippines and has
manifested his intention to be one of our countrymen. His current
residence is Unit 504 Sunshine Mansion, No. 1087 Aguilar Street,
Binondo, Manila, where he seeks to continue his community-oriented
activities, including but not limited to, his involvement in the different
projects of Pugad Lawin sa Calamba, Lion’s Club International, and the
Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, as well as contributions to the Anti-
Poverty Coordinating Council, Inc.

Having incorporated Filipino values and its way of life, Mr. He
plans to extend his socio-economic and charitable activities in the
Philippines. He also wants make his own contributions as a productive
member of the Filipino-Chinese business community.

Considering the foregoing, granting Mr. He citizenship will serve
to the benefit of the country. Therefore, immediate approval of this bill
is earnestly sought.

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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Segsi
HOUSE BILL NO. S625

Introduced by Honorable Samuel D. Pagdilao

AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO HE
YINGYU ZENG, ALSO KNOWN AS WILLY HO

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

Section 1. He Yingyu Zeng, also known as Willy Ho, is hereby
granted Philippine citizenship with all the rights and privileges and
prerogatives appurtenant thereto.

Upon taking and registration of his oath of allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines, He Yingyu Zeng shall enter upon the full
enjoyment of Philippine citizenship.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
House Or RepRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.5'742

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Tambacon,
Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major
mandates of the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the Constitution
provides that:

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

Barangay Tambacon is one of the barangays in the outlying area of the
Municipality of Magsaysay. The barangay does not have an existing high
school. The nearest high school is in Barangay Baguiguicon which is about
three kilometers away.

Establishing a national high school in Barangay Tambacon will provide
access to the much-needed education for the youth in the area, Travel time of
the students will be lessened and the expenses in sending these students to
school will be minimized. It will also offer more opportunities for the youth to
be productive members of the society.

To address the needs of the people in Barangay Tambacon and its
neighboring barangays to have access to free public education, passage of this

bill is earnestly requested.

‘ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO

Bill Drafting Service


Republic of the Philippines
House Or REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE.BILL NO. §'7.4.2

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TAMBACON, MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY, PROVINCE OF
LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE TAMBACON
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. Establishment of a National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Tambacon, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of
Lanao del Norte to be known as the Tambacon National High School.

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

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of
Education shall issue the rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry

out the purpose of this Act.

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SEC. 4, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5555

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many Filipinos, in the hope of improving their lot and uplifting their economic situation,
turn to the game of chance or lottery. No matter how slim their chances — about one is
to a million ratio — still they would hold on to the flimsy likelihood just so they could pin
their hope on something. If fate would be kind to them, then regardless of the
probability, they would hit jackpot. However, if one actually bought the winning ticket
but would be unable to claim his winnings because his ticket had been damaged
beyond recognition, then the government would be depriving him of the once-in-a-
lifetime chance to change his life. Hence, this bill recommends for PCSO to review its
rules and regulations and allow presentation of secondary and circumstantial evidence if
‘the lotto ticket cannot be validated by the machine while maintaining its integrity and
freedom from any fraudulent claim.

Hence, upon presentation of secondary and circumstantial eviderice beyond reasonable

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Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BiLLNo,_5555

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (PCSO) TO ADMIT
PRESENTATION OF SECONDARY AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE IF THE
LOTTO TICKET CANNOT BE VALIDATED BY THE MACHINE WHILE MAINTAINING ITS
INTEGRITY AND FREEDOM FROM ANY FRAUDULENT CLAIM

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Lottery Proof of Winnings Act of 2015.”

SEC. 2. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) shall henceforth admit the
presentation of secondary and other circumstantial evidence as basis for awarding the winnings
in the event that the lotto ticket cannot be validated by the machine on account of its marred or
damaged condition.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines _/
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House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R, LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

It has been an undeniable fact that a Filipino spouse married to a foreigner may
become a divorcee. That, while the Family Code of the Philippines, Art, 26, paragraph 2
thereof, provides that a Filipino divorcee can remarry under Philippine laws when such
divorce was validly obtained by his/her alien spouse, the same Article 26 of the Family Code
however, is not clear in regard to the validity of re-marriage by a Filipino spouse who was
divorced by his/her alien spouse who was formerly a Filipino when their former marriage
took7x place.

Hence, there is a need to amend the subject law as supported by jurisprudence,
notably the “Republic of the Philippines vs. Cipriano Obrecido Ill case, under G.R. No.
154380 (Oct, 5, 2005), as a matter of legislative clarity consistent with the view of putting
equal rights in regard to marriage and family life between Filipino citizens and other persons
of foreign nationality or citizenship

As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought

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REP. EVELIO R, LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

53iS

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
AMENDING ARTICLE 26, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 3 IN EXECUTIVE ORDER
NO. 209 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
THEREBY ALLOWING THE DIVORCEE FILIPINO SPOUSE TO REMARRY

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

SECTION 1. Article 26 paragraph 2 of the Family Code of the Philippines
(Executive Order No, 209) is hereby amended by adding paragraph 3 thereof, to read as
follows:

Art, 26, xxx

Where a marriage between two (2) Filipino citizens is validly celebrated and one
spouse thereafter obtained a foreign citizenship and validly obtained a divorce abroad
capacitating him or her to remarry, the Filipino spouse shall have the capacity to remarry

under Philippine law

SEC. 2. All existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SEC. 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.538

Introduced by Honorable Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On January 25, 2015, 44 members of the elite Special Action Force (SAF) of the
Philippine National Police (PNP) were killed in action in Mamasapano, Maguindanao
during a bloody operation to capture high profile terrorists ~ Zulkifli bin Hir (Marwan)
and Abdul Basit Usman

‘The entire nation is outraged and is grieving for the huge loss of lives among the
Special Action Force in the Mamasapano operation. President Benigno S. Aquino III has
declared a National Day of Mourning on January 30, 2015 for the fallen SAF members or

the “earl

ss 44", However, the uncommon brand of gallantry and love of country these
policemen heroes demonstrated in Mamasapano should be imprinted in the minds of
Filipinos not only today but also in the future. In addition, the country should also show

gratitude not only to the “Fearless 44” but also to other members of the police force who

have given their lives protecting their fellow Filipinos and keeping the peace and order

that ordinary citizens enjoy.

This bill seeks to declare January 25 of every year as a National Day of
Remebrance for the members of the police force who made the supreme sacrifice in
order to fulfill their duty, “To Serve and Protect”, The National Day of Remembrance
shall ensure that the nation continues to honor the lives and heroism of the members of
the police force who were killed in action and pay respect and gratitude to the entire

police force whose lives are at risk as they perform their jobs.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 0383

Introduced by Honorable Alfredo "Albee" B. Benitez

AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 25 AS A NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ALL
MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

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

assembled:

SECTION 1, January 25 of every year is hereby declared as a National Day of
Remembrance for all the fallen members of the police force who have died while

fulfilling their duty to keep peace and order in the country,
SEC, 2. The National Day of Remembrance shall thereon be observed as a
working holiday to allow the country to commemorate the heroism shown by the fallen

members of the police force.

SEC. 3. All public institutions and military installations are mandated to lower

the Philippine flags to half-mast every National Day of Remembrance.

Approved,
Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5849

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Inudaran 1
(one), Municipality of Sapad, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Inudaran I (one)
National High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.””

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Sapad. The nearest high
school is approximately ten kilometers away from Barangay Inudaran I (one). The
establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help decongest
other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide better
access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school education
by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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



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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

5849

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
INUDARAN I (ONE), MUNICIPALITY OF SAPAD, PROVINCE OF
LANAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE INUDARAN I (ONE)
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. Establishment of a National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Inudaran I (one), Municipality of Sapad, Province of Lanag del
Norte to be known as the Inudaran I (one) National High School.

SEC.2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the
Mahayahay National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of

Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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SEC. 4.Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session &

HOUSE BILL NO. 5349

Introduced by Honorable Anthony M. Bravo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The late Honorable Salvador H. Escudero III is considered by the people of
Sorsogon as a native hero because of his outstanding performance as a public
servant in our country, meritorious achievements and noble qualities. To inspire
the youth and students of the province and to instill in their hearts and minds the
exemplary service of the late Honorable Escudero, it is but appropriate to
rename a National High School in Sorsogon known as Panlayaan Technical
Vocational School (PTVS) into Salvador H. Escudero III School of Arts and Trades
(SHESAT).

It is not only to honor a great person who served unselfishly to his
province and to our country as a whole but the inspiration it will give not only to
his old folks but to the very hearts of the many youngsters especially those who
are studying in said school. The great contribution of the late Salvador H
Escudero Ill in the establishment of said school in 2006, originally known as
Panlayaan High School, can never be denied.

In the Joint Resolution of the Offices of the School Governing Council and
the Barangay Council - Joint Resoultion No. 001, Series of 2015 of Panlayaan
‘Technical Vocational School and Barangay Council of Panlayaan, Sorsogon, and
unanimously approved, they are empathic to resolve and positive in stating that
the renaming of Panlayaan Technical Vocational School to Salvador H. Escudero
Ill School of Arts and Trades is an avenue for the future training and
development of the human resource of their community. Thus, approval of this
bill is sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

5343

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Anthony M. Bravo

AN ACT RENAMING PANLAYAAN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AS
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO II] SCHOOL OF ARTS & TRADES (SHESAT) AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1, Renaming of Panlayaan West District National High School, Sorsogon -
There is hereby renamed the Panlayaan Technical Vocational School of Sorsogon
Province to Salvador H. Escudero III School of Arts and Trades (SHESAT) under
the supervision of Department of Education.

Section 2.Appropriations ~ The Secretary of Education shall continuously include
in the Department's program the operation of the Salvador H. Escudero III
School of Arts and ‘Trades, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriation.

Section 3.lmplementation- The Secretary of Education shal issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 4. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House Or REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 9758

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Suso,
Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Suso National
High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all."

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Kapatagan. The nearest
high school is approximately seven to eight kilometers away from Barangay Suso.
The establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help
decongest other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide
better access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school
education by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our
constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill isearnestly sought.

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO

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House Or REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5753

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SUSO,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL
NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SUSO 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. Establishment of a National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Suso, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Norte
to be known as the Suso National High School.

SEC.2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the

Suso National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual

General Appropriations Act.

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SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations, — The Secretary 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 take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 19 SEP
Quezon City 0 Pa

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,__ 9004

Introduced by HON. ELISA T. KHO

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This Bill seeks to convert the Masbate School of Fisheries in Milagros,
Masbate into the Masbate Institute of Fisheries and Technology in accordance
with Article XIV, Sec. 2, par. 1 of the Philippine Constitution which mandates. that
"the State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society "

Converting the Masbate School of Fisheries into a Masbate Institute of
Fisheries and Technology will greatly encourage and benefit the youth of Masbate,
including those poor but intellectually gifted as well as out-of-school youth, since
they will now be able to choose from a wide range of courses, brought about by the
institute's expanded curriculum, at a school which is easily accessible to them and
which would entail lesser expenses on the part of their families for their tertiary
education.

Moreover, this will result in the improvement of the standard of education to
be provided by the Institute, since conversion will result in increased funding for the
provision of modern educational facilities as well as more trainings for their
instructors. In turn, this will make graduates of the Masbate Institute of Fisheries
and Technology more competitive in their professional fields and in seeking job
opportunities.

Support for this Bill is most earnestly requested.

Ug yur
ELISA 'T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP

2 Congressional District,
Province of Masbate

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5001

Introduced by HON. ELISA T. KHO

AN ACT

RENAMING THE MASBATE INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES AND TECHNOLOGY
(KNOWN AS MASBATE SCHOOL OF FISHERIES-TESDA), IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MILAGROS, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO MASBATE
INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES AND TECHNOLOGY.

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

SECTION 1. The Masbate School of Fisheries located in the Municipality of
Milagros, Province of Masbate is hereby renamed into Masbate Institute of Fisheries
and Technology hereinafter referred to as the Institute.

SECTION 2. The Institute shall be under the direct supervision of the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, hereinafter to as TESDA
and shail be headed by the Vocational School Administrator.

SECTION 3. In order not to disrupt the present administrative operation of
Masbate School of Fisheries-TESDA, all Plantilla position shall remain.

SECTION 4. In addition to its present qualification offerings, the institute
shall offer non-degree courses ranging from 1 year to 3 years as may be authorized
by TESDA.

SECTION 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or
parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended
or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect immediately
least two newspapers of general circulation.

after its publication in at

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House pnt wo__2 466

Introduced by Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016, identified infrastructure
development as one of its critical components, The agenda calls for more
infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges, to sustain and broaden our country’s
economic development. While we need to build more roads and bridges that we

can afford, we must also maintain and preserve our existing roads.

‘The conversion of the provincial road into a national road is essential to the
economic and social development of a particular municipality specially if such road
network traverses into agricultural areas as means for the exchange of goods and
services into nearby municipalities, Many of the local government units, the province or
city, for instance doesn’t have the financial and material resources to carry out the tasks
of road maintenance. The purposes of road maintenance are to reduce the rate of
deterioration and prolong the service life of road; to provide the riding public with more
convenient and safe road travel and to effectively cut costs in the wear and tear on

roads.

Hence, it is imperative that provincial roads be turned over to the national
government to assure that adequate funding be appropriated for its maintenance and

improvement.


Calumpang-Tayabas Road (Km 128.469 - Km 135.689) is a provincial road
situated in the City of Tayabas, Province of Quezon, Without appropriate funding for
maintenance, the road will slowly deteriorate, Conversion of Calumpang-Tayabas Road
into a national load will greatly contribute to the fast economic growth and
development not only of the Tayabas City, but also the neighboring City of Lucena and

the neighboring town of Sariaya.
With its conversion into a national road, funds from the national government thru
the Department of Public Works and Highways can now be channeled to accelerate the

improvement of Calumpang-Tayabas Road.

In light of the foregoing, immediate approval of this Bill is highly recommended.

TILFRWIO MARK ERGA


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., 5466

Inbueduced by Rep. Wilfride Mark M. Enverga

AN ACT CONVERTING CALUMPANG-TAYABAS PROVINCIAL 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:

SECTION. 1. The Calumpang-Tayabas Provincial Road located in the City of Tayabas,
Province of Quezon is hereby converted into and declared as a national road under the

supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),

SEC. 2. The S

ecretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the improvement,
maintenance, expansion 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 upon its approval.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives i

Sixteenth Congress
2m Regular Session

House Bill No, S149

Introduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Baan Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-Magallanes (Agusan del
Norte Road) ~ NRJ- Butuan City ~ Cagayan de Oro- lligan Road into a Secondary
National Road.

Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce. The Baan
Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-Magallanes (Agusan del Norte Road) - NRJ- Butuan City
Cagayan de Oro- lligan Road provides that vital link for efficient transportation of
goods and services to strategic destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the
Province of Agusan del Norte and other parts of the Caraga Region, more
particularly ports of embarkation and disembarkation and the provincial and city
centers. The whole stretch of the road encompasses two different regions and
number of local government units,

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province
and the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent
concern on the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are
unable to meet the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road. This
has resulted in the bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact
on the economic and commercial activities in the affected areas.

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the Baan Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-
Magallanes (Agusan del Norte Road) - NRJ- Butuan City - Cagayan de Qro- lligan
Road into a Secondary National Road has become imperative. The pagSage of this
bill is therefore most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Sixteenth Congress
24 Regular Session

House Bill No._5149

Introduced by Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE BAAN RIVERSIDE-BANZA-
GUIASAN- MAGALLANES (AGUSAN DEL NORTE) ROAD-NRJ-BUTUAN CITY-
CAGAYAN DE ORO-ILIGAN ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY 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 Baan Riverside-Banza-Guiasan-Magallanes (Agusan del
Norte Road) - NRJ- Butuan City - Cagayan de Oro- Iligan Road is hereby converted
into a National Secondary Road under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH)

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

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

Approved,
¥ Te = “hee

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5773

Introduced by Honorable Abdullah D, Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Mala Salog,
Municipality of Sapad, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Mala Salog National
High School.

Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Sapad. The nearest high
school is approximately five kilometers away from Barangay Mala Salog. The
establishment of a national high school within the barangay will help decongest
other schools in nearby barangays and more importantly, it will provide better
access and opportunity for the students in the area to secure high school education
by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses of our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of
the ever-increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education, it is imperative to establish and maintain effective school facilities
which will give the youth in the locality an opportunity to an improved life through
meaningful and accessible education.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO



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Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__5773_

Introduced by Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MALA
SALOG, MUNICIPALITY OF SAPAD, PROVINCE OF LANAO: DEL
NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS THE MALA SALOG NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House: of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress ussembled:

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. — There shall be
established under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Mala Salog, Municipality of Sapad, Province of Lanao del
Norte to be known as the Mala Salog National High School.

SEC.2. Appropriations. — The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the
Mala Salog National High School, the funding of which shall be included inthe
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC.3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of

Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.


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SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5464

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The agenda calls for more infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges, to
sustain and broaden our country’s economic development. While we need to build
more roads and bridges that we can afford, we must also maintain and preserve our
existing roads.

‘The conversion of the provincial road into a national road i ntial to the

economic and social development of a particular municipality specially if such road
network traverses into agricultural areas as means for the exchange of goods and
services into nearby municipalities, Many of the local government units, the province or
city, for instance doesn’t have the financial and material resources to carry out the tasks
of road maintenance. The purposes of road maintenance are to reduce the rate of
deterioration and prolong the service life of road; to provide the riding public with more
convenient and safe road travel and to effectively cut costs in the wear and tear on

roads.

Hence, it is imperative that provincial roads be turned over to the national
government to assure that adequate funding be appropriated for its maintenance and

improvement.


Infanta-General Nakar Road (Km 142.550 - Km 150.270 ) is a provincial road
situated in the Municipalities of Infanta and General Nakar, Province of Quezon. Without
appropriate funding for maintenance, the road will slowly deteriorate. Conversion of
Infanta-General Nakar Road into a national load will greatly contribute to the fast
economic growth and development not only of the towns of Infanta and General Nakar,

but also the neighboring town of Real

With its conversion into a national road, funds from the national government
thru the Department of Public Works and Highways can now be channeled to

accelerate the improvement of Infanta-General Nakar Road.

In light of the foregoing, immediate approval of this Bill is highly
recommended.

Ril RKM. ENVERGA


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 5464

Tnbroduced by Rep. Witfiide Mark M. Enverga

AN ACT CONVERTING INFANTA-GENERAL NAKAR PROVINCIAL 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:

SECTION. 1. The Infanta-General Nakar Provincial Road located in the
Municipalities of Infanta and General Nakar, Province of Quezon is hereby converted
into and declared as a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public

Works and Highways (DPWH)

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the improvement,
maintenance, expansion 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 upon its approval.

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

House Bill No.___—s$5 309 _

Introduced by Representatives Rico B. Geron and Nicanor M, Briones

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State to give priority to
education, accelerate social progress and promote total human liberation and
development. In Section XVI, it provides that all citizens have the right to
quality and accessible education at all level.

Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, otherwise known as the Magna
Carta for Disabled Persons declared that disabled persons are part of our
society, thus the State shall give full support to the improvement of their total
well-being and their integration into the mainstream of society.

Part of making the disabled persons in the mainstream of society is by
providing them accessible and affordable education. To further fulfil the
mandates of the State, courses and curriculum designed for the needs and
demands of disabled persons shall be addressed throughquality and affordable
education.

‘This bill seeks to add mandates to all State Colleges and Universities to
offer curriculum or courses for disable persons. The necessary funds thereof
shall be provided in the General Appropriations Act.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 5309

Introduced by Representatives Rico B, Geron and Nicanor M. Briones

AN ACT MANDATING THE STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO
OFFER COURSES DESIGNED TO CATER THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH
DISABILITY, PROVIDING GUIDELINES AND MECHANISM FOR ITS
IMPLEMENTATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Curriculum or Courses for Persons with Disability. All
State Colleges and Universities nationwide shall provide for curriculum or
courses especially designed for the special needs of persons with disability as
defined in Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, otherwise known as Magna
Carta for Disabled Persons.

SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Commission
on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
shall jointly promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to
implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The funds necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be in the General Appropriations Act of each year.

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. Any provisions of law, presidential
decree, executive orders, rules and regulations contrary to the provisions of
this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved.