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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Flrsf Regu/ar Session
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No._
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Along with emerging and fast-growing economy of Cagayan de Oro City, unfortunately,
the traffic situation in the City is worsening. At present, traffic in the central business districts
of Cagayan de Oro is at its all time worse. This is not only inconvenient but also costs many
businessmen.
One possible solution is to improve and add additional roads in the City. As a result of
consultations, it was agreed upon that a skyway in Cagayan de Oro City will be a big help in
decongesting the streets of the City.
This proposed skyway will be a 2.4 km skyway estimated to cost around P2-6 billion
to be known as the JR Borja-Carmen-Patag Skyway.
The lstapproach of the 1* section comprising of 1-6 kms will start from JR Borja
Extension near the Maria Reyna Hospital passing beside the Cogon Market towards the JR
Borja Bridge. The 2nd approach of the 1st section will follow the existing Max Suniel St.
intersecting Mllarin St. compri$ing 1.26 kms which existing road will be upgraded. The 2nd
section will start from Villarin St. near Country Village to Patag after the 4th lD Road. This will
total 780 meters.
Wth this skyway, traffic in the City will ease up with the end goal of improving the flow
of goods and services which will be beneficial for the economy of the City.
ln view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought
RU
B. RO
GUEZ
July 6, 2022
10:00 pm
1473


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Firsf Regu/ar Sesslon
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No._
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO (J.R. BORJA.
CARMEN-PATAG) S}ffWAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives ofthe Philippines in Congress
assernb/ed:
SECTION {. There shall be constructed a skyway in Cagayan de Oro City to be known as the
Cagayan de Oro (J.R. Borja-Carmen-Patag) Skyway.
SEC. 2. The Skyway shall consist of two sections. The first section will start from JR Borja
Extension near the Maria Reyna Hospital passing beside the Cogon Market towards the JR
Borja Bridge l"tapproach at Burgos St., 1600 meters. From the 2nd approach of J.R. Borja
Bridge, it will follow the existing Max Suniel St. intersecting Villarin St. The road will be
upgraded, 1,260 meters.
The 2nd section of the skyway will start from Villarin St. near Country Mllage to Patag
after the 4th lD Road. This will total 780 meters.
SEG 3. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to implement the
planning and construction of the Cagayan de Oro (J.R. Borja-Carmen-Patag) Skyway.
SEG 4. The amount of Two Billion Six Hundred Million Pesos (P2,600,000,000) necessary for
the construction of the Cagayan de Oro (J.R. Borja€armen-Patag) Skyway shall be included
in the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the General Appropriations
Act.
SEC 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general
circulation.
Approved,
1473
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative MARIE BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It has been long recognized that the economic development of a region  is 
greatly facilitated by its road network. The quality of roads influences regional 
productivity through the facilitation of efficient movement of goods and labor.   Not 
only does this facilitate economic development, but also people’s access to social, 
health, and education services of the government. Thus,  a  well-kept road network is 
crucial in improving the lives of the constituents of the province.  
As the road network connecting Brgy. Pangpang to Brgy. Balogo in Sorsogon 
City is categorized as a Provincial Road, it is maintained and rehabilitated by the 
Province of Sorsogon. The limited resources of the provincial government hinder it 
from sufficiently allocating annually what this vital road network actually needs for 
its upkeep. 
Therefore, this bill seeks to convert the abovementioned Provincial Road into a 
National Road to ensure that it will be efficiently maintained by the Department of 
Public Works and Highways with adequate funding from the national government.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MARIE BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
July 6, 2022
3:49 pm
1434


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative MARIE BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING 
THE 
ROAD 
STRETCHING 
FROM 
BARANGAY 
PANGPANG TO BARANGAY BALOGO, CITY OF SORSOGON, 
PROVINCE OF SORSOGON 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 road stretching from Brgy. Pangpang to Brgy. Balogo, City of 
Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national road. 
Sec. 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. 
Sec.  3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,  
1434
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 1388

Introduced by REP. SITTIE SHAHARA "BAI DIMPLE" |. MASTURA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Itis the declared policy of the State to promote a just and dynaminc 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. There shall be a
priority for the needs of the “underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and
children,” or the so called vulnerable sectors of society

Article XV, Section 4 of the Constitution delares that "(The family has the duty to
care for its elderly members but the State may also do so through just programs of
social security.”

Consistent with these constitutional principles, this measure aims to provide our
senior members of society with adequate and efficient services, and equip them with the
necessary skills that would open doors of opportunity.

In view of its vital importance, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought,

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SITTIE SHAHARA "BAI DIMPLE"
1, MASTURA
Representative
First District of Maguindanao
with Cotabato City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1368

Introduced by REP. SITTIE SHAHARA "BAI DIMPLE" |. MASTURA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS ONE STOP SHOP AND
LIVELIHOOD CENTER IN EVERY MUNICIPALITY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Senior Citizens One Stop Shop and
Livelinood Center in every municipality in the country to aid and encourage the senior
members of society to contribute to nation building and see to it that their contributions
are maximized

SECTION 2. The Department of Social Welfare and Development, in
coordination with the Local Government Unit, is hereby tasked to set up the said center,
establish a one-stop shop and livelihood program and provide guidelines as well as.
working mechanisms fitted to the elderly

SECTION 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act ofd the year following its enactment into
law and thereafter.

SECTION 4. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees,
issuances, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof, inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS yor
First Regular Session

1045

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the MOUNTAIN PROVINCE - ILOCOS SUR ROAD
VIA DACUDAC- PILIPIL ROAD, presently classified as a provincial road into a
National Road.

The Mountain Province — locos Sur Road via Dacudac - Pilipil Road is a road
stretch which starts at the junction in Barangay Guinzadan Central, Municipality of
Bauko and traverses the barangays of Cagubatan, Pandayan, Bana-ao, Lenga,
Dacudac and Sayapot all of the municipality of Tadian then exits at the municipality of
Cervantes, llocos Sur.

The proposed conversion will serve as an alternate road of the inhabitants and
farmers of both the provinces and regions of Mountain Province, Cordillera
Administrative Region and locos Sur, llocos Region to transport and trade their crops
and goods to the different markets of both provinces as well as the trade centers of
the nearby towns in the llocos Region. In addition, it will also maximize employment
opportunities since the areas are home to potential tourism sites.

With the sustained maintenance of the road, the socio-economic amelioration
of the people using the same and the communities traversed by the said road will
definitely be enhanced

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

=A
LO ge JR. Y. DALOG



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1045

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE — ILOCOS SUR ROAD VIA
DACUDAC-PILIPIL 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 Mountain Province — Ilocos Sur Road via Dacudac —
Pilipil Road is hereby converted and declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the Department's program the improvement, repair
and maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be
charged to the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued
improvement and maintenance of the National Road 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 at least two newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Lumbog, Municipality 
of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur. 
Section 1, Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution provides for the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and that appropriate steps should be taken by the 
government to make such education accessible to all. 
Barangay Lumbog has a considerable number of elementary graduates who are unable 
to pursue secondary education because of geographical constraint. At present, there is no 
existing public or private high school in this Barangay. This hampers the resident’s right to 
accessible education. 
The creation of a national high school makes secondary education available to the 
Barangay. Further, it will provide wider avenues for administrators, faculty, staff, students, 
parents and the community for innovations and development that would hopefully improve the 
division performance in terms of participation and achievement rates. 
It is therefore recommended that the foregoing bill be approved. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
July 6, 2022
9:59 pm
1469


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LUMBOG, 
MUNICIPALITY OF MARGOSATUBIG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR 
TO BE KNOWN AS LUMBOG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of 
Education (DepEd), a National High School in Barangay Lumbog, Municipality of 
Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as Lumbog National High School. 
Section 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to 
the appropriation of the DepEd under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the 
sum needed for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be 
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved. 
1469
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representative 
HON. RAMON N. GUICO JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish the Paldit Elementary School in Brgy. Paldit, Sison, Pangasinan. 
Barangay Paldit, with a population of 4,251 in 2019, is the most populous barangay in Sison, 
Pangasinan, yet the barangay does not even have its own elementary school. In hopes of providing 
accessible education to the children of the barangay, the establishment of an elementary school is 
necessary. It is expected that more children will be able to participate in primary schooling due to better 
accessibility. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Rep. Ramon N. Guico Jr. 
July 5, 2022
3:47 pm
1249


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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representative 
HON. RAMON N. GUICO JR. 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PALDIT, MUNICIPALITY 
OF SISON, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE PALDIT 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled, 
SECTION 1. Establishment. – There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
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Department Education, an elementary school in Barangay Paldit, Municipality of Sison, Province of 
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Pangasinan to be known as the Paldit Elementary School. 
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SEC. 2. Appropriations. – The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
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Department of Education’s program the operationalization of the Paldit Elementary School the funding 
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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 such 
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rules and regulations as may be necessary to  carry out the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 4. Effectivity.—This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval. 
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Approved,  
1249
Republic of the Dbilippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City, Metro Hanila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1687

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SINDALAN — ANAO PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MEXICO TO THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO IN THE PROVINCE OF
PAMPANGA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Sindalan — Anao Provincial Road, connecting the town of
Mexico and the City of San Fernando in the Province of Pampanga, into a national road which
shall be under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways. This road is a
Vital artery that connects the different barangays in the province and helps promote peace and
‘order as well as economic growth in the locality and surrounding areas.

The Scarcity of funds in the provincial government has made it difficult to adequately
maintain this provincial road. Converting it into a national road will then allow the National
Government to undertake the much needed repair, rehabilitation and upgrading of this vital
infrastructure.

Considering the important role that roads play in development and progress, the speedy
passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

REP. ORE! IG” D. GONZALES, JR.
3” District, Pampanga


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

1687

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SINDALAN - ANAO PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MEXICO TO THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO IN THE PROVINCE OF
PAMPANGA 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 Sindalan — Anao Provincial Road which connects the Municipality of Mexico to
the City of San Fernando in the Province of Pampanga is hereby converted into a National
Road under the 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. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary orders, rules, and circulars to implement this Act.

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

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Frsf Regu/ar Sesslon
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 5430 during the Fourteenth
Congress. lt was approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways as substitute
House Bill No. 61 52 under Committee Report No. 1898, dated March 31 , 2009. lt was
approved on 2nd reading on May 6, 2009 and 3d reading on May 20, 2009. lt was transmitted
to the Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not acted upon. lt was re-filed during the 15th,
16th, and 1 7th Congresses.
This bill seeks to convert A. Velez St. to Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Road (Pelaez
Bridge) from a city road to a national road.
The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and rehabilitation.
City funds are not available for its maintenance and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to tap other
sources.
Passage of this measure is earnestly requested
RUF SB,RO
GUEZ
House Bill No.
With the improvement of the A. Velez St. to Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Road, its
potentials for commercial and industrial development would be realized. Further, with its
conversion into a national road, it would receive the much needed funding and assistance it
deserves.
July 7, 2022
6:19 pm
1600


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Flrst Regu/ar Session
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B, Rodriguez
House Bill No._
AN ACT
CoNVERTING THE A. VELEZ ST. TO CARMEN ROAD (PELAEZ BRTDGE), CAGAYAN DE
ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assemb/ed
Section 1. The A. Velez St. to Carmen Road (Pelaez Bridge), Cagayan de Oro City
is hereby converted into a national road.
Section 2. The Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.
Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
1600
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative MARIE BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Gibalon Shrine, located in the Sitio Gibalon, Brgy. Biton in the Municipality 
of Magallanes, Sorsogon, is a historic location with religious significance and was 
widely believed as the site of the first Christian Mass held in the Island of Luzon in 
1569. 1 For this reason, the historic shrine became a popular tourist destination in the 
said municipality.  
However, the road leading to Brgy. Biton remains a local road maintained and 
rehabilitated by the local government unit. Hence, the limited resources of the 
provincial government hinder it from sufficiently allocating annually what this vital 
road network actually needs for its upkeep. 
Therefore, this bill seeks to convert the road network in Brgy. Cawit Extension 
to Brgy. Biton in the Municipality of Magallanes, Sorsogon from being classified as a 
Provincial Road into a National Road to ensure that it will be efficiently maintained 
by the Department of Public Works and Highways with adequate funding from the 
national government.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
       MARIE BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
1 https://www.magallanessorsogon.gov.ph/gibalon/ 
July 6, 2022
3:49 pm
1431


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative MARIE BERNADETTE “DETTE” G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY CAWIT 
EXTENSION, 
TO 
BARANGAY 
BITON, 
MUNICIPALITY 
OF 
MAGALLANES, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON 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 road stretching from Brgy. Cawit Extension to Brgy. Biton, 
Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national 
road. 
Sec. 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. 
Sec.  3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,  
1431
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NTNETEENTH (1er9 CONGRESS
Eirst Regulqr Session
H. B. No.
Introduced by HON. WILTON "TONTON'T. KHO
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)
DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CATAINGAN, PROVINCE OF
MASBATE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFO& AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill proposes to formally establish a district office of the Professional
RegulationComrnission (PRC) inthe Municipality of Cataingan, Province of Masbate.
Presentlp registered professional Masbateflos must go to the PRC's regional of{ice
situated at the City of Legazpi, Province of Albay, far away from the Province of
Masbate just to fransact with that regional office. This situation does not bode well for
registered professional Masbateflos who must expend a serious effort in traveling to
the PRC regional office, which kanslates to significant costs.
knproving delivery of public service is imperative. By establishing a PRC
district office in the Municipality of Cataingary Province of Masbate, government
services will be brought closer to the people and the transacting public will no longer
be inconvenienced by distance, tirrre, and costs. In doing so, the comrnitment of the
goverrunent to bring about changes in the lives of the Filipinos will be better reaTized.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate
of
bill is earnestly sought.
"TO
N" T. KHO
Representatiae
3.d District, Province of Masbate
July 4, 2022
5:15 pm
1127


Nineteenth Congress of the
Republic of the Philippines
First Regular Session
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. B. No.
Introduced by HON. WILTON "TONTON" T. KHO
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AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)
DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CATAINGAN, PROVINCE OF
MASBATE, APPROPRIATING zuNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Be it enncted by tlu Senate and House of Representntirtes of tlrc Philippines in Congress
assentbled:
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Professional
Regulation Commission (pRC), a district office of the PRC in the Municipality of
Cataingan, Province of Masbate.
SEC. 2. The PRC shall immediately include in its program the establishment,
operationalizatton, and maintenance of the PRC district office, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. lf any provision of this Act is held invaiid or unconstitutional, the other
provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.
SEC.4. A11laws, decrees, orders, and rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fi{teen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approoed,
1127
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

RECEIVED

BATL
NINETEENTH CONGRESS TIME: (2 Bey
First Regular Session A ;

& By:
1073

HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by Honorable RHEA MAE A. GULLAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The measures seeks the establishment of the Cebu Light Rail Transport
System for operation in Cebu City and Metro Cebu.

At present, the state of being economic, political and social growth,
development and progress of Cebu the center of industry and trade, investment and
tourism, education and culture requires a dependable, convenient, economical,
adequate, efficient and reliable public mass transportation system to guarantee safe,
fast and dependable mobility for the greater mass of our people. This kind of mass
transportation system is a key and crucial factor for government service to keep pace
with Cebu's increasing population and fast paced economic life.

We believe that a light rail transport system will greatly solve the worsening
traffic situation, help the greater mass of our people, who are poor in their mobility
and enhance tremendously the growth, development and progress of Cebu.

In view of the above reasons, approval of this measure is earnestly and

strongly sought.
RHEA MAE‘A. GULLAS



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1073

Introduced by Honorable RHEA MAE A, GULLAS

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CEBU LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR
OPERATION IN CEBU CITY AND METRO CEBU AND APROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be a Light Rail Transport System in Cebu City and
Metro Cebu to be provided by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), running
between Talisay City and Mandaue City, while a railway system will be provided
from Talisay City to Dalaguete in the South and from Mandaue City to Sogod in the
North.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of DOTr shall include in this program the establishment
and operationalization of a light rail transport system in Cebu City and Metro Cebu,
including the feasibility and detailed engineering studies, acquisition of sites,
equipment, materials and services to be used directly for the project, 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 at
least two (2) national newspapers general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by: Hon. Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JUNE 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS 
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Municipality of Calauag is one of the thirty-nine municipalities comprising the Quezon 
Province.   
According to the writings of Valentin Martin in his "Ensayo de una sintesis de los trabajos 
realizados sos las corporaciones religiosas Españolas de Filipinas", the first record of the 
establishment of a settlement in Calauag dates as far as the year 1584. The formal founding of the 
town was, however, placed on June 13, 1851 with the union of the settlements in Apad and 
Calauag. 
The name “Calauag” was derived from an incident in which a huge turtle known locally as 
“Kala” was caught near the seashore of the town. When the people tried to kill the turtle with 
sticks, the fishermen who caught the turtle dissuaded them from doing so by shouting “Kala-Huwag 
Kala”, hence, the derivation of the name Calauag. 
Calauag is one of the major towns in Southern Quezon in terms of economy and population 
and is often known as the Communications and Transport Capital of Quezon due to the presence of 
bus companies and a communication company. 
Declaring June 13 a special nonworking holiday is a way of recognizing the valuable efforts 
and contributions of the people in Calauag, which will further encourage its people to strive harder, 
promote the tourism industry and bring greater progress to the municipality. 
In view thereof, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
 Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
 4th District, Quezon 
July 6, 2022
10:43 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by: Hon. Keith Micah “Atty. Mike” D.L. Tan 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JUNE 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, 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. June 13 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the 
Municipality of Calauag, Province of Quezon, in commemoration of its founding anniversary. 
SEC. 2. 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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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1543.
Introduced by Hon. Robert Ace S. Barbers

AN ACT RE-IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON CERTAIN HEINOUS
CRIMES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9346,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Crimes disturb the order of society. The alarming rise of heinous crimes in our
country calls for the re-imposition of the capital punishment. The death penalty is said
to be the strongest deterrent society has against such crimes. It aims to restore order
and adequately punishes criminals. The death penalty also serves as retribution for
victims and their families.

Since the government has the highest interest in preventing heinous crime, it
should use the strongest punishment available to deter unlawful acts - the death
penalty. If criminals charged guilty of committing heinous crimes are sentenced to
death and executed, potential criminals will think twice before committing crimes for
fear of losing their own life.

In view of the foregoing consideration, the passage of this pill is earnestly
sought.

R HS. BARBERS
24 Distril rigao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1543

Introduced by Hon. Robert Ace S. Barbers

AN ACT RE-IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON CERTAIN HEINOUS
CRIMES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9346,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 9346, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting
The Imposition of Death Penalty In The Philippines”, is hereby repealed.

SEC. 2. Effectivity. - 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, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH (19th) CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by: Rep Olga “Ara” T. Kho and Rep. Ricardo T. Kho 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the Barangay Tagpu — Alas — San Juan Road in  the 
Municipality of Mandaon, Province of Masbate into a National Secondary Road.  
The  road  is  a  very  important  link  from  the  Municipality  of  Mandaon  to 
the Municipality of Balud and traverses several barangays and leads to important trade 
routes. The said road is likewise a viable alternate route from Mandaon to the City of 
Masbate and considering that it is actually the shortest route going to the city. Because 
of frequent inadequacy of funds, its upgrading, rehabilitation and yearly 
maintenance by the local government have become taxing and challenging as it would 
always drain the LGUs annual appropriations.  
There is therefore an urgent need to convert the said local road into a 
national secondary road in order to improve its upkeep considering that it is a vital route 
and also for it to be properly maintained by the national government for the benefit of 
our constituents.  
In view of this, passage of this bill is therefore prayed. 
 REP. OLGA “Ara” T. KHO 
REP. RICARDO T. KHO 
 2nd District, Masbate  
 1st District, Masbate 
July 7, 2022
1:44 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH (19th) CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by: Rep Olga “Ara” T. Kho and Rep. Ricardo T. Kho 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY TAGPU-ALAS- SAN JUAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF MANDAON, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. The  Barangay Tagpu — Alas — San Juan  Road, in the  Municipality of 
Mandaon, Province of Masbate is hereby converted in a National Secondary Road.  
SEC. 2.The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hereby 
directed to implement the provision of this Act.  
SEC. 3.The amount necessary to cover the improvement, repairs and maintenance of the 
aforementioned road shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year 
following its enactment into law and thereafter.  
SEC. 4.This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least 
two (2) national papers of general circulation.  
Approved. 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Lacupayan, 
Municipality of Tigbao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur. 
Section 1, Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution provides for the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and that appropriate steps should be taken by the 
government to make such education accessible to all.  
Barangay Lacupayan has a considerable number of elementary graduates who are 
unable to pursue secondary education because of geographical constraint. At present, there is 
no existing public or private high school in this Barangay. This hampers the resident’s right to 
accessible education. 
The creation of a national high school makes secondary education available to the 
Barangay. Further, it will provide wider avenues for administrators, faculty, staff, students, 
parents and the community for innovations and development that would hopefully improve the 
division performance in terms of participation and achievement rates. 
It is therefore recommended that the foregoing bill be approved. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
July 6, 2022
9:59 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
LACUPAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF TIGBAO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL 
SUR TO BE KNOWN AS LACUPAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of 
Education (DepEd), a National High School in Barangay Lacupayan, Municipality of Tigbao, 
Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as Lacupayan National High School. 
Section 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged 
to the appropriation of the DepEd under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, 
the sum needed for its operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations as may be 
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved. 
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Republic of the Philippines 
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
 Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by HON. ALAN “ALDU” R. DUJALI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed bill seeks the creation of a District Engineering Office of the Department of 
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS). 
The creation of a District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways 
(DPWH) in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS) is necessary in the delegation of appropriate 
responsibility on the construction and maintenance of the Island’s infrastructure. Since IGaCOS is 
detached from the mainland, the establishment of a DPWH District Engineering Office there will help 
improve DPWH’s efficiency in its delivery of services in the Island.  
The District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Island 
Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS) shall be in charge of the planning, design, construction, and 
maintenance of the infrastructure and amenities of the island in accordance to the objectives of the 
national government towards infrastructure development.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ALAN “ALDU” R. DUJALI 
Representative 
2nd District, Davao Del Norte 
July 8, 2022
8:12 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.______ 
Introduced by HON. ALAN “ALDU” R. DUJALI 
AN ACT CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC 
WORKS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGaCOS) 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Creation of the Office. A District Engineering Office of the Department of Public 
Works and Highways Engineering Office in the Island Garden City of Samal is hereby created. 
SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue 
the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 3. Separability Clause. – If any provisions of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof. 
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, memoranda or 
circulars inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.  
SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication 
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____ 
Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO 
AN ACT CONVERTING LILAC STREET TRAVERSING BARANGAY 
CONCEPCION DOS IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA INTO A 
NATIONAL ROAD 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The bill seeks to convert the city road, Lilac Street, traversing Barangay 
Concepcion Dos in the Second District, City of Marikina, into a national road. 
Roads are the lifeblood of economic activities as they facilitate the efficient 
transfer of goods and services. However, it is vital that the established roads are 
properly maintained and repaired, when necessary, to assure that their purposes are 
fully served. 
Lilac Street serves a booming economic hub in Marikina City as it is now lined 
up with restaurants and other industries. However, it must be properly maintained and 
regularly repaired due to frequent flooding in the area. And although Lilac Street has 
been fostering economic growth, the local government cannot shoulder the amount 
required to maintain it as it must equally provide for the other needs of the city. 
By converting Lilac Street into a national road, it would transfer the responsibility 
of the maintenance to the national government through the Department of Public 
Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of the city government earmarked 
for the maintenance of the said road to health, education, and social protection 
programs of the city. 
The conversion of Lilac Street is thus earnestly sought so we can sustain the 
progress so far made by the area as well as allow the city government to reallocate its 
funds for other socio-economic programs. 
STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO 
     Representative 
   2nd District, Marikina City 
July 5, 2022
3:42 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____ 
Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO 
AN ACT CONVERTING LILAC STREET TRAVERSING BARANGAY 
CONCEPCION DOS IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA INTO A 
NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Lilac Street traversing Barangay Concepcion Dos in the Second District, 
1 
City of Marikina is hereby converted into a national road. 
2 
SEC 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include 
3 
in the Department’s program the improvement, maintenance, and repair of the said 
4 
road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
5 
SEC 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
6 
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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8 
Approved, 
9 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1075

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable RHEA MAE A. GULLAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Maghaway-Tapul Road, a Barangay Road to a

National Road to provide funds for its improvement, repairs and maintenance.

The Maghaway-Tapul Road lies in the City of Talisay, Cebu connects and
stretches up to camp 7, Minglanilla. Upland Folks, residents, commuters utilizing
tricycles and motorcycles for hire mostly dependent in the access of this Road.
Likewise it serves as trade routes as it constituents entrance and exit to the Talisay
City National Road and Camp 7, Minglanilla, vice-versa. Beneficiaries are

thousands population within and along Maghaway-Tapul Road.
Thus, The passage of this bill is of urgent concern.

The view of the foregoing, The passage of this bill is earnestly sought

RHEA MAE A. GULLAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1075

Introduced by Honorable RHEA MAE A. GULLAS

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE MAGHAWAY-TAPUL ROAD FROM A BARANGAY
ROAD TO 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 Maghaway-Tapul Road in the City of Talisay, Cebu 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 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 official
publication in the official gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

APPROVED: