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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3873

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the Constitution
specifically and unequivocally provides. Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution
provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” And
in Article XIV, Section 1, the Constitution states that “the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry, This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The
bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right
direction

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of
Barangay Tiblawan through the position papers of the various sectors of the community
within the Municipality of Governor Generoso, Province of Davao Oriental

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Corporacion in their desire to have a National High
School in their Barangay by the creation of the Tiblawan National High School to be
situated at the Barangay proper in the Municipality of Governor Generoso, Province of
Davao Oriental.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

L Z. ALMARIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8873

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TIBLAWAN, MUNICIPALITY OF GOVERNOR GENEROSO, PROVINCE OF
DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS TIBLAWAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School.- There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Tiblawan, Municipality of Governor Generoso,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Tiblawan National High School.

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

SEC. 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall formulate
the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

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,
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DATE:

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TINE
By: Yeu

Seventeenth Congress RECTSTR \TION UNIT

First Regular Session

nouse sino, 8145 _

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B, Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of Magsingal District Hospital in
Magsingal, tlocos Sur from twenty five (25) to one hundred (100),

Section 11 of Article Xill of the 1987 Constitution provides:

“SEC. 11. The State shat! adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other
social services available to the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for
the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. The
State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers.”

The Magsingal District Hospital is a 25-bed capacity hospital which provides
preventive, curative and rehabilitative services to the residents of Magsingal, Sto. Domingo
and San IIdefonso. It also provides ancillary services like x-ray, dental, laboratory and other
supportive professional services for the delivery of quality health services.

With this proposal, the Magsingal District Hospital will become one of the modern
type hospitals, fully equipped with medicines, medical and surgical supplies, laboratory and
other supportive professional services for the delivery of health services. Furthermore, it will
serve as a training ground for medical students in locos Sur.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is highly appreciated

DEOGRACIAS VICTGR “DV” B. SAVELLANO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

3145

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF MAGSINGAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN MAGSINGAL,
ILOCOS SUR FROM TWENTY FIVE (25) TO ONE HUNDRED (100) AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Magsingal District Hospital in
Magsingal, tlocos Sur is hereby increased from twenty five (25) to one hundred (100) beds.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall include in its program the effective
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
j A UUSE AF REPRESENTATIVES
Republic of the Philippines RECEIVE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 2
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

3485

RECISTR VION UNIT.

HOUSE BILL NO.
BILLS An ce X

Introduced by REP, EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to lower the penalty in case of conviction in criminal cases where the civil
aspect of which is settled with finality through or by alternative dispute resolution.

With the passage of this bill, criminal cases will be resolved with dispatch especially in
determining and satisfying civil liability at the least which is impliedly instituted in the filing of
such cases in court.

I submit.

— Chet!

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGR:
First Regular §

jession

House BILL No, 8485

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

AN ACT

MANDATING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY LOWER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED
BY LAW IN CRIMINAL CASES, WHERE THE CIVIL CASE IS SETTLED THROUGH

OR BY ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO, 9285

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

SECTION 1. A new section under Section 6, Chapter 1 of Republic Act No. 9285 is hereby
inserted to read as follows:

“SEC, 6-A. EFFECTS OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ON
CRIMINAL CASES. - IN CRIMINAL CASES WHERE THE CIVIL ASPECT IS
SETTLED WITH FINALITY BY ADR, THE PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE
AT LEAST TWO (2) DEGREES LOWER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY LAW. IF
THE SUBJECT PENALTY CANNOT BE LOWERED BY TWO (2) DE
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 61 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE (RPC), THE! 3
PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE FROM THE MINIMUM TO THE NEXT
LOWER PENALTY PRESCRIBED BY LAW.”

SEC. 2, All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly,

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Officia
Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3923

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the Constitution
specifically and unequivocally provides. Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution
provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” And
in Article XIV, Section 4, the Constitution states that “the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The
bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right
direction.

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of
Barangay Maputi through the position papers of the various sectors of the community
within the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of Davao Oriental.

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Maputi in their desire to have a National High School
in their Barangay by the creation of the Maputi National High School to be situated at the
Barangay proper in the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of Davao Oriental

Hence, passage of this bill is eamestly sought

J Z. ALMARIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8923

Introduced by HONORABLE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MAPUTI,
MUNICIPALITY OF BANAYBANAY, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE
KNOWN AS MAPUTI, NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School.- There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Maputi, Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of
Davao Oriental to be known as Maputi National High School.

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

SEC. 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall formulate
the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

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,
SE NF REPRESENTATIVES
RECKIVEY
HORE 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS
Pirst Regular S.

347

HOUS

BILL NO.

Introduced by REP, EVELINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It has often been said that our men and women who have devoted their years working for
the government are perceived as heroes despite receiving meager salaries. Yet, as they leave the
government service, nothing seems to await them

This bill therefore, aims to give these heroes the recognition they highly deserve, by
promoting them a grade higher at the time of their retirement; an assurance that as they end their
services working for the government, they will be rewarded accordingly.

This automatic promotion system is an enshrined policy in the military. Hence, there will be

no compelling reason as to why the system should not likewise extend to the civil service.

Approval of this bill is eamestly sought,

& INA G. ESC

DERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8479

EVELINA G,

Introduced by R

AN ACT
fION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND
FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR

PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMO1
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREME!
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1, Automatic Promotion. - All government officials and employees who are
eligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion equivalent to One
Grade Level Higher than his/her position at the time of retirement. For this purpose. the
adjusted Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used as the basis for the computation of
his/her retirement.

2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of
Budget and Management and the Government Service Insurance System shall formulate the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. Effectivily. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESEN 4FIVES

RECENED
oareO 1 SEP 2016
Republic of the Philippines ca aa
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sins Dope
Quezon City By:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS REGISTRATION UN!
First Regular Session BILLS AND INDE X SERVICE

HOUSE BILL No. 3428

Introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Day care workers are unsung heroes who selfiessly give themselves for the care of children.
For the most part, they go beyond what is asked of them as they serve as alternative parents
to children whose parents are hard up and hardly able to pay for the services of household
helps to look after their children when they set out to earn a living.

Caring for children is a job that requires a lot of patience and physical effort and day care
workers give more than to ensure their safety and security. They interact with children in
‘spontaneous ways beyond the province of science. They bring to bear human faculties that
make possible pleasant communication and understanding. They care for children in ways
other professionals cannot fathom as they patiently hamess the human touch.

Nevertheless, the hard work and dedication that these day care workers often go unnoticed
and they do not get the best compensation that they deserve.

Hence, this bill proposes to create a permanent job item for day care workers to reward them
with general labor benefits for their love and devotion to the care of children.

Under this bill, every day care worker is granted a permanent job item from the roster of the
Department of Education personnel.

The immediate passage of this measure is earnestly prayed for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL NO. 3428

introduced by Rep. Julieta R. Cortuna

AN ACT
CREATING A PERMANENT JOB ITEM FOR ALL DAY CARE WORKERS UNDER THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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 “Permanent Jobs for Day Care Workers
Act of 2016”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, a permanent job item is created for every Day Care Worker
under the Department of Education.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education shall issue appropriate rules and regulations
to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged
against the 2016 appropriations of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such sums as
may be necessary for the effective implementation of this measure shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC. 5. 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
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 309”

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is the lead government agency tasked to
manage natural disasters occurring in Metropolitan Manila. When natural calamities take
place, MMDA should have the free hand, unhampered authority to exercise its mandate. In
this lifetime, God forbid, scientific studies predict that the West Valley Fault affecting the
entire Metro Manila, is ripe for a major movement causing a great earthquake. As a
foresight, we anticipate the aftermath and the whole of the metropolis would do well to do all
the necessary preparations. One aspect of preparedness lies in the pragmatic and actual
chores of saving lives after a big tremor. And to enable MMDA and the House Committee
on Metro Manila Development within its oversight power to discharge their duties of saving
the lives of many, all MMDA and MMD Committee operatives have to-be-authorized to
commandeer any or all private vehicles and heavy equipment machines in order to
effectively carry out rescue and search operations real time.

Hence, only in the event of such emergency should MMDA gperatives be given this ca
blanche for purposes of saving lives.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No._309'7

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING ALL METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA) AND
METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OPERATIVES TO COMMANDEER ANY
OR ALL PRIVATE VEHICLES AND/OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MACHINES FOR
PURPOSES OF SAVING LIVES DURING EMERGENCY CASES, SUCH AS THE
OCCURRENCE OF NATURAL DISASTERS INCLUDING EARTHQUAKES, TYPHOONS,
ETC,

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 ‘MMDA and MMD Committee
Emergency Carte Blanche During Emergency Cases Act of 2015."

SEC. 2. All MMDA and MMD Committee operatives are hereby authorized to
‘commandeer any or all private vehicles and/or heavy equipment machines for purposes of
saving lives during emergency cases, such as earthquakes and typhoons.

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,
HOUSE OF R: SENT ATIVES
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DATE:

TIME: aS f

Quezon City ee |

i ¥ SERVICE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRE:!

3602

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In a study, it was thus revealed that there is an increasing and unregulated rate of delinquency
in the credit card system in the Philippines by credit card holders on the one hand and
bankruptcies, bailouts, and take-overs by merchant establishments and banks on the other that
would tend to lead to a crisis akin with the 2008 financial crisis at a global scale.

The determinants of this experience are as follows, namely: “1) liberal issuance of credit cards
to those without steady income, loose issuance of credit cards to defaulting cardholders, and
extension of credit limits to entice cardholders to further spend beyond their means; 2)
household and individual characteristics and propensities to consume beyond their means as a
way of making ends meet, and, 3) increasing consumerist culture in the developed world and
urban centers of the developing world.”

Hence, there is now a need for proper and effective legisiation of a ‘credit re
timeliness of awareness-raising and grass advocacy for the proper imple
policies’ (See-San Juan, 2011). In fact, since credit cards have now subs
era marked by the dominance of a consumption-ied global market
experts and commentators fear a bubble burst in the credit cai
aggravate the current global situation, not the least at the national

in this light, the immediate passage of this bill is most earnestly pray|


Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3002

HOUSE BILL NO.

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Casteio

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING AWARENESS AND GRASSROOT ADVOCACY AND TIGHTENING
THE ISSUANCE OF CREDIT CARDS THEREBY AVERTING DELINQUENCY ON THE PART
OF THE CREDIT CARD HOLDERS AND BANKRUPTCY ON THE PART OF THE BANKS
AND OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE CREDIT CARD SYSTEM AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shali be known as the “Credit Reform Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. There shall be institutionalized public awareness on the part of credit card
holders and on the part of other parties involved in the credit card system (Le. merchant
establishments, banks) toward strengthening implementation of bank and credit-related laws
and policies in the Philippines.

SEC. 3. Toward this end, the Bangko Sentrai ng Pilipinas is hereby tasked to overseer
closely the credit card system in the Philippines and effect relevant and immediate strategi
schemes that are mutually beneficial to the general public and the credit card industry.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon its approval and pubiication in at
least three (3) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,8693

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This proposed measure is in recognition of the role of Barangay Tanod brigades in
promoting peace and order and as indispensable partners of the local government units that
they serve.
These duly-appointed members of Barangay Tanod brigades expose themselves to dangers

to their lives and limbs in the faithful discharge of their duties and functions. Fact is, they
can be assaulted, injured, or even killed by criminal elements as they go al 8

peacekeepers.

Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is highly recommenda



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3693

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ALL DULY-APPOINTED BARANGAY TANOD BRIGADES
DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Barangay Tanod Brigade's Incentives
Act of 2016."

SEC. 2. All duly-appointed members of the Barangay Tanod brigades shall be
granted a hazard pay during their incumbency, in the amount of One Thousand Pesos
(P1,000.00) per month,

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as to diminish, in any manner, any
benefit granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other issuances
especially favorable to to Barangay Tanod brigade members.

SEC. 5. the DILG shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act within six (6) months from the approval hereof,

SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SEC, 7. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval

Approved,
~FOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Quezon City A
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REGISTRATION UNT

Seventeenth Congress BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 521

Introduced by Honorable Arlene B. Arcillas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the GSIS-Sampaguita Road in Barangay Calendola
in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, into a national road and appropriate
funds for the maintenance and improvement thereof.

‘The GSIS-Sampaguita Road traverses three barangays namely Calendola,
Riverside and Narra in the City of San Pedro. It provides access to different points
in the community and serves as a viable link for trade and development, education,
health, agriculture, energy and tourism.

Over the years, the GSIS-Sampaguita Road has deteriorated and now needs
re-surfacing, re-alignment and installation of drainage structures. By converting it
into a national road, the Department of Public Works and Highways can include it
in its road maintenance and repair programs with funds from the national
government. Thus, reconstruction and improvement could be properly undertaken.

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

dibs

1" District, Laguna


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

521
HOUSE BILL NO. 3521

Introduced by Honorable Arlene B. Arcillas

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE GSIS-SAMPAGUITA
ROAD IN BARANGAY CALENDOLA, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN PEDRO,
PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION I. The GSIS-Sampaguita Road connecting Barangays
Calendola, Riverside and Narra, in the City of San Pedro, Province of Laguna, is
hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

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

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 3920

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The education of the young is one of our nation's policies for which the Constitution
Specifically and unequivocally provides. Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution
provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” And
in Article XIV, Section 1, the Constitution states that “the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The
bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right
direction,

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of
Barangay Mogbongcogon through the position papers of the various sectors of the
community within the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of Davao Oriental

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Mogbongcogon in their desire to have a National
High School in their Barangay by the creation of the Mogbongcogon National High
School to be situated at the Barangay proper in the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province
of Davao Oriental

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

JO! . ALMARIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

9
HOUSE BILL NO. 3820

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MOGBONGCOGON, MUNICIPALITY OF BANAYBANAY, PROVINCE OF
DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS MOGBONGCOGON NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School.- There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Mogbongcogon, Municipality of Banaybanay,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as Mogbongcogon National High
School.

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

SEC. 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall formulate
the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

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,
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Republic of the Philippines eet Vora
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House Bill No. 3418

Introduced by Honorable Robert Ace S. Barbers

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proliferation of illegal drugs and drug-related crimes have ignited the call for the re-
imposition of the capital punishment.

This bill seeks is to impose the death penalty on public officers and/or employees who
are responsible for the flight of drug mules from any Philippine air or sea port.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), as of June 2016, there are 2,491
Filipinos who are detained abroad for drug-related offenses. Drug couriers constitute a
large number of the given figure.

While Filipino drug mules languish in jails abroad and our country continues to reap
shame and burden, none of the Philippine air and sea port personnel has ever been
penalized

The height of recklessness of the involved officials and employees is deplorable. For
government workers, negligence is an inexcusable crime, which erring employees should
pay for with their life,

The imposition of death penalty will not only serve as a deterrent, but will also put an end
to this quandary.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is urged.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
House Bill No. 3418

Introduced by Honorable Robert Ace S. Barbers

AN ACT IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON ANY PUBLIC OFFICER AND.
EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FLIGHT OF DRUG MULES FROM
PHILIPPINE AIR AND SEA PORTS.

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

SECTION 1. For purposes of this act, a “drug mule” is any person who originated from
or passed, in transit, through any Philippine air/sea port and apprehended in the next
immediate foreign port for carrying illegal drugs either in his/her luggage, person or
body, resulting in conviction thereafter.

SECTION 2. The penalty of death shall be imposed on any public officer or employee
who shall, by gross negligence or for consideration, allow a drug mule to leave the
country by boarding an aircraft or vessel, in any airport or seaport

SECTION 3. Should the President, after final conviction, commute the penalty, the
convicted public officer or employee shall not be further eligible for future pardon or
parole

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved.
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo

House Bill No. 3363

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the Government
Procurement Act, by withdrawing from its application and coverage all references to the local
government units.

Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting services by the local
government units shall be governed by Title Six, Book Two of Republic Act 7160, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code.

Procurement system in the local government units should be govemed by the Local
Government Code, which has provided the detailed process of supply management at the
local levels.

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

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MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 83863

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT, WITHDRAWING FROM ITS APPLICATION ALL
REFERENCES TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

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

SECTION 1. All references to the local government units under the provisions of
Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, are
hereby withdrawn from its application and coverage.

SECTION 2. Procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting services
by the local government units shall be governed by Title Six, Book Two of Republic Act
7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991”

SECTION 3. Repeal. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or
parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed
and/or modified accordingly

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. In case any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication
in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

House Bill No. 3205

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Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONE:

Explanatory Note
This bill seeks to convert the 3.3-kilometer Dumulog-Gabuan-Mongpong-Culajao-
Banica Road in Roxas City in the 1* District of Capiz into a National Road.

This circumferential road connects the five barangays of Roxas City namely the
barangays of Dumulog, Gabuan, Mongpong, Culajao, and Banica. The said road
was concreted about ten years ago and is now dilapidated. Cracks and fissures are
visible, thus it requires rehabilitation and improvement and the eventual periodic
maintenance is also needed to facilitate the easy transport of produce from the
fishing communities in the city. Using this road network going to the Roxas City Port
instead of taking the national road shortens travel distance by two kilometers.
Likewise, big cargo trucks and passenger jeepneys can take this altemate route to
lessen traffic in the city's main road.

While the Roxas City govemment recognizes its vital role in facilitating trades and
investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not have enough
capabilities to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the Dumulog-
Gabuan-Mongpong-Culajao-Banica Road into a national road is highly necessary to
ensure its proper maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of
the national government to provide ready funds for the purpose

This bill was filed during the 15" Congress and the same was approved on third
reading by the House of Representatives and subsequently passed by the Senate
for President Aquino's approval but the President vetoed it because of the lack of
documentary requirements. All means necessary for the completion of needed
documents are now being done by appropriate offices

Thus, the refilling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is eamestly
sought.

S ra pO ~ v
EMMANUEL A. BILKONES

Representative
1* District, Capiz

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

House Bill No__ 8205

Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE DUMULOG-GABUAN-MONGPONG-CULAJAO-BANICA
ROAD IN ROXAS CITY, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The 3.3-kilometer Dumulog-Gabuan-Mongpong-Culajao-Banica
Road in Roxas City, Province of Capiz is hereby converted into a national road under
the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NoBB92

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

If workers or employees were to really enjoy full and maximum benefits, it should be
especially so when they suffer from work-related permanent disabilities if not work-related
deaths.

This way, the Social Security System in the case of private sector employees and the
Government Service Insurance System in the case of government workers can help provide
workers or employees with more benefits without requiring additional premium contributions
from them or their employers

Indeed, workers or employees in either private companies or government agencies should
be protected and the State should truly recognize this need through a rational benefit
structure that will not compromise the financial viability of either the SSS or the GSIS.

This bill intends to translate in terms of a generous increase in monthly be
percent to pensioners who suffered from work-related permanent disabilities or work-related
deaths in order to ease their families of financial burdens or inflationary pressures owing to
their impairment or death.

Hence, the passage of this bill to benefit private as well
‘earnestly prayed for.

ds government employees is


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8692

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MONTHLY INCOME BENEFITS FOR WORK-RELATED PERMANENT
DISABILITY AND DEATH OF WORKERS AND EMPLOYEES

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

SECTION 1. The Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service
Insurance System (GSIS) shall conduct actuarial studies with the end in view of upgrading
substantially the income benefits for work-related permanent disability and death of workers
and employees.

SEC. 2. Additional thirty (30) percent across the board increase in monthly income
benefits for work-related permanent disabilities and deaths of employees shall be applicable;
Provided, that the liquidity and stability of the insurance fund shall not, in any manner, be
impaired; Provided, further, that no additional premium contributions shall be assessed upon
the employers as well as the employees.

SEC. 3. . This Act shall take effect fifteen (18) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 38%

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to put an end to the practice of key personnel in the
private sector from exerting undue influence in the industry on account of the authority
they once wielded when they were holding key positions in the government.

Borrowing the words of a fellow lawmaker, ‘cabinet members are just personnel
borrowed from the private sector. They return to their former private posts after their
stint in the government.”

This practice is breeding ground for the promotion of conflicts of interest y
when the official is in the same industrial milieu.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No8 758

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
IMPOSING A THREE-YEAR BAN ON FORMER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM
ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT OR BUSINESS RELATED TO THEIR PREVIOUS AGENCY,
POSITION OR FUNCTION IN GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
AND USE OF UNDUE INFLUENCE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR 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 ‘Government Officials Temporary
Ban in the Private Sector Act of 2016.’

SEC. 2. Government officials shalll, for three (3) years after the cessation of their
stint in government, be banned from engaging in employment or business and/or from
undertaking activities or contracts within the same industry, line or sector as their
position, agency or function in government

SEC. 3. Any person found in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be fined
the amount of P500,000.00

SEC, 4. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, presidential decrees, rules
and regulations, issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill invigorates declared State policy that prioritizes the needs of the
underprivileged and the elderly by establishing programs beneficial to the senior
citizens, their families and the rest of the community,

Thus, government is duty bound to adopt measures whereby the senior citizens can
avail of medical assistance and proper health care with the view that they are still able
to maximize their role as senior citizens in the task of nation building

The proposed specialty hospital will focus more on medical serviées that would address
the health and medical problems of the senior citizens as well as provide venle for
regular counselling or therapy, as the case may be.

Hence, as a fitting tribute to senior citizens, the immediat
earnestly sought.

OTN IE CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

3899

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITAL IN QUEZON CITY TO BE KNOWN AS
THE QUEZON CITY SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the
Department of Health, a three hundred bed-capacity specialty hospital for the senior
citizens in Quezon City, to be known as the Quezon City Senior Citizens Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Quezon City Senior Citizens Hospital shall provide medical
specialists and services with particular focus on diseases and health problems of the
elderly or geriatrics. It shall likewise provide regular counselling and therapy for the
total recovery of the elderly.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations authorized for the purpose under the General
Appropriations Act for the fiscal year 2016. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the herein hospital shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Before the construction of the hospital, the Secretary of Health shall
issue written assurance that personnel of the hospital will be appointed and that funds
for its upkeep and operation have been appropriated.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 8996
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of Licab,
Province of Nueva Ecija

The Municipality of Licab is one of the nine municipalities composing the First
Legislative District of Nueva Ecija, and although its proximity from Cabanatuan City
provides for better opportunities in terms of availability and accessibility of training
centers, many of the learners come from low income families, most of whom will opt
to put food on their tables than to spend what little money they have on other
expenses.

By establishing a TESDA Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality
of Licab, learners from low income families and other marginalized individuals will be
able to pursue vocational and technical skills to better prepare them to engage in
gainful employment and entrepreneurship and help them become economically stable,
globally competitive and productive members of society.

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

ESTRELLITA B. SUANJING


Noaues

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 8596

Introduced by Representative Estrel B. Suansing

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION CENTER IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LICAB, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality
of Licab, Province of Nueva Ecija under the supervision of the TESDA.

SECTION 2. The TESDA Training and Accreditation Center shall provide
technical and vocational skills development programs designed to enhance the
knowledge, skills, attitude and work values of marginalized individuals in order to
better prepare them to engage in gainful employment and entrepreneurship.

SECTION 3. The TESDA Regional Office Ill, in consultation with the
Municipality of Licab, Province of Nueva Ecija, shall promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations to implement this Act.

SECTION 4. The TESDA Director-General shall include in its programs the
establishment of the TESDA Training and Accreditation Center in the Municipality of
Licab, Province of Nueva Ecija, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside from
any available local revenue an amount deemed appropriate for its operationalization.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,