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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1853

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Since 1990 (or for about 20 years ago), pursuant to Republic Act 6792 (An
Act Establishing a Day Care Center in Every Barangay Instituting Therein a Total
Development and Protection of Children Program, Appropriating Funds Therefor,
and for Other Purposes), Day Care Centers have been providing basic and
necessary services directly to the people in the communities.

Like the barangay, Day Care Centers are most significant insofar as
addressing the evolving needs of the populace. As they bring government
services to the people, these Centers are considered the primary channels of
government for its programs, projects, and activities in the community.

Given the importance of the Center, it should be able to keep up with the
growing demands of the times. Therefore, equally essential as Day Care
Centers’ maintenance, would be the social and economic welfare of the Day
Care teachers.

This bill seeks to give more funding support for the Day Care Centers — for
its own maintenance, better implementation of its programs and financial support
to its teachers.

In this regard, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

IARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO.

Representative, 1° District
City of Marikina


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1853

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO.

AN ACT
ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 329 OF REPUBLIC ACT No.7160, AS AMENDED
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 1. Section 329 of Republic Act No. 7160, amended otherwise known
as the Local Government Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 329. Barangay Funds. —Unless otherwise provided
in this Title, all the income of the barangay from whatever source
shall accrue to its general fund and shall, at the option of the
barangay concerned, be kept as trust fund in the custody of the city
and municipal treasurer or be deposited in or nearest to its area of
jurisdiction. Such funds shall be disbursed in accordance with the
provisions of this Title. Ten percent (10%) of the general fund of the
barangay shall be set aside for the sangguniang kabataan.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE LIMITATION PRESCRIBED IN
SECTION 331 HEREOF, TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE
GENERAL FUND SHOULD BE ALLOCATED FOR THE
HONORARIA OF THE DAY CARE TEACHERS WHICH SHALL
NOT BE LESS THAN TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P2,000.00)
MONTHLY AND FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF
DAY CARE CENTERS.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees and’ other issuances
inconsistent with this provision is hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect sixty (60) days following its
complete publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
7.
Strategically
located bases and stations shall be exempt from conversion
and
declared as military reservations.
It is in this light that the immediate
approval of this bill is earnestly requested.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILLNO.___1 119

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Since the passage of Clean Air Act, the improvement of the quality of
air in our environment has been very minimal aside from the seeming
unabated warming of our atmosphere.

This phenomenon may be attributed to the fact that nothing has been
largely done to contain the emission of fossil fuel burning vehicles which are
largely to be blamed for the recent rise global temperatures.

To add more vigor in reversing the effects of global warming, our
country should participate more on the worldwide movement of stopping the
use of fossil fuel on cars. Without legislation, car manufacturers would
hardly change something that has been making money for them all these
years.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly

sought. CMHICE <a

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 1119

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING CAR MANUFACTURERS/ASSEMBLERS/IMPORTERS TO
ALLOT TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THEIR

MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLING/IMPORTATION OUTPUT INTO
ELECTRIC OR ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES

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

SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. For purposes of implementing this

Act, the following terms shall be interpreted to mean as follows:

a.) Electric Vehicle — shall mean as the form of transportation of
persons or goods that is essentially powered by electricity and emits nothing
into the atmosphere.

b.) Car Assemblers — shall refer to industrial entities or individuals

involved in the assembly of cars.


c.) Car importers — shall refer to commercial entities or individuals

involved in the importation of cars.

d.) Emission — shall refer to the chemical (gas or solid) by-product as

a result of fueling the movement of a vehicle

SECTION 2. All car manufacturers/assemblers/importers are hereby
mandated to allot ten (10) percent of their output into the
production/assembly/importation of electric or zero emission vehicles on or

before the year 2012.

SECTION 3. The Department of Trade and Industry shall issue the
implementing rules and regulation and shall oversee the implementation of

this Act.

SECTION 4. Penalty. Any person or entity caught in violation of this
Act shall be fined five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) for every unit
of vehicle produced/assembled/imported in violation of this Act or fifty (50)
percent of the unit cost of the vehicle produced/assembled/imported in

violation of this Act whichever is higher.


SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon its

implementation the day after December 31, 2012.

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

15" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 1742

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo
Lone District of Pasig City

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 9178 or the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises
(BMBEs) Act of 2002 declared that it is the policy of the State “to hasten the
country's economic development by encouraging the formation and growth of
barangay micro business enterprises which effectively serve as seedbeds of
Filipino entrepreneurial talents, and integrating those in the informal sector with
the mainstream economy, through the rationalization of bureaucratic restrictions,
the active intervention of the government specially in the local level, and the
granting of incentives and benefits to generate much needed employment and
alleviate poverty.”

This bill seeks to exempt registered BMBEs from local taxes on business.
Being LGU-based, BMBEs benefit the LGUs through employment generation,
use of local entrepreneurial skills, raw materials and services by the BMBEs,
stimulation of the local economy and integration of the informal sector into the
mainstream economy of the LGU.

The undersigned believes that the active intervention and participation of
the LGUs in granting incentives and benefits to BMBEs will help generate much
needed employment and alleviate poverty.

For these reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Ro. Pe

ROMAN T. ROMULO


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

15" Congress

House Bin!” 1742

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo
Lone District of Pasig City

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9178 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE BARANGAY MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (BMBEs)
ACT OF 2002 TO EXEMPT BMBEs FROM LOCAL TAXES ON BUSINESS.

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

Section 1. Section 7 of Republic Act No, 9178 otherwise known as the
Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Act Of 2002 is hereby amended
to read as follows:

Section 7. Exemption from Taxes and Fees. All BMBEs shall be
exempt from income tax for income arising from the operations of
the enterprise.

All BMBEs shall likewise be exempt from alll local taxes on business
and the LGUs are encouraged to either reduce the amount of other
local taxes, fees and charges imposed or to exempt the BMBEs
from other local taxes, fees and charges.

Section 2, Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Secretary of the
Department of the Interior and Local Government, in consultation with the
Secretaries of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of
Finance shall formulate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days after its approval. The rules and
regulations issued pursuant to thi$ Section shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation

Section 3. Effectivity. — 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.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:

First Regular Session

far
House Bill No__ 1279

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

pines earned the moniker as the texting capital of the world and
giant telecommunication companies like Globe and Smart have since grown into
multi — billion industries. This is brought about by a progressively increasing
number of subscribers from all social classes who patronize these electronic
commodities readily found in the markets.

It is only fitting and proper and as these industrial companies rake so much
profits from the manufacture and sale of these cellphone units that they shall be
required to set up a local assembly and packaging plants to give the government,
by way of appropriate tax schemes, a share in the profits derived from the brisk
business.

While on the one end, the setting up of local sub — plants for sub —
assemblies including packaging will generate employment opportunities for our
people and thereby boost our local and national economy.

In view of this, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of Iloilo


Republic of the Phitippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

1279
House Bill No__** 7

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
REQUIRING CELLPHONE COMPANIES TO SET UP LOCAL ASSEMBLY AND
PACKAGING PLANTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CELLPHONE UNITS.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAXATION

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

SECTION 1. It is declared policy of the State to promote social justice in all
phases of national development.

SEC. 2. Under the social justice provisions enumerated in Article XIII,
Section 1 of the Constitution, the “State shall regulate the acquisition, ownership,
use, and disposition of property and its increments”.

SEC. 3. This Act requires cellphone companies to set up local assembly
and packaging plants for the manufacture of cellphone units for the purpose of
taxation.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and
Communications (DOTC) shall prescribe rules and regulations to implement the
rules of this Act

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. B. No. i502

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

While there exists an agency tasked to safeguard and promote the welfare of
Filipino overseas workers, including the identification of legitimate job opportunities in
foreign countries, there is no agency tasked to cover local job opportunities.

There is no agency to serve as a national manpower data bank that can have a
ready listing of all available manpower, classified according to their skills, technical or
otherwise.

The proposed National Manpower Data and Placement Center shall gather and
collate all available data and statistics on the present labor force, both employed and
unemployed, and update the same every semester.

The Center can serve the government and the private sector in terms of specific
labor supply. It can serve as a national labor pool which may be tapped any time by
local companies and the government.

The Center shall provide an efficient inventory and classification of our labor and
skills supply for maximum use of manpower, More than this, the Center shall provide
the pertinent data needed in studies and formulation of strategies to fight
underemployment and unemployment.

Passage of this bill therefore, is earnest sought.

JUAN EDG, 10 “SONNY” M. ANGARA

fe
Lone Distritt, Province of Aurora


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_—)
First Regular Session )

H.B.No._ 1502

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL MANPOWER DATA AND PLACEMENT
CENTER, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Policy. It is the policy of the government to promote the welfare of all
workers in terms of harnessing their talents and skills to the fullest. Government shall endeavor
to provide an efficient system in tapping such skills and talents.

SEC 2. There is hereby established a National Manpower Data and Placement Center
under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which shall serve as the manpower
and skills data bank and placement agency for local employment. The Center shall serve as
counterpart of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

SEC 3. The DOLE shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations of this Act. It
shall ensure such data contained in its databank or database can be assessed online.

SEC 4. It is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds of the National
Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, a sum to carry out the provisions of this Act. Thereafter,
such sum, and any increase thereof, shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC 5. All acts, presidential decrees, and issuance nor consistent with this Act are
hereby repealed.

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

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1407

House Bill No.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish five (5) additional branches of municipal trial
courts in Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental.

Section 16, Article Ill of the Constitution provides:

“All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of
their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative bodies.”

Since the enactment of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 or the Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980, Cagayan de Oro City has only five branches of
the municipal trial court to serve the needs of the population

Cagayan de Oro City is the capital of Misamis Oriental. It has attracted
a lot people from the rural areas and its neighboring provinces To this date,
Cagayan de Oro City has a population of over a million. With a large populace
having different interests and conflicting values, the incidence of crimes has
substantially increased. As of June 2007, the five branches of Municipal trial
court have a backlog of 3,006 cases. These courts are having a hard time
hearing and deciding the cases within the time prescribed by law. In view
thereof, it is necessary that additional branches of the municipal trial court be
established

Hence, approval of this bill is highly recommended.

whe B. Rophicuez
seam hl or JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1407

House Bill No.

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

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING FIVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE MUNICIPAL
TRIAL COURT IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY IN THE PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS ORIENTAL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the
Philippines in Congress Assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 29 of Batas Pambansa Bilang Isang Daan
Dalawampu at Siyam, is hereby amended to read 25 follows:
“Sec.29. Municipal Trial Courts in Cities.- In every city which
does not form part of a metropolitan area, there shall be a municipal

trial court with one branch, except as hereunder provided:
[Five] TEN branches for Cagayan de Oro City;
SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this

Act shall be charged to the appropriations for the Supreme Court under the

current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be


necessary for the continuous implementation of this Act 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 newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

1077

House Bill No._

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Election offenses have long been a reality in Philippine politics. In fact,
our people have witnessed massive incidents of election offenses in the past
which have eroded our people's confidence on the sanctity of our election
process. This bill seeks to give more teeth to our existing law by increasing
the penalties provided for under Section 48 of Republic Act 8189. This should
help deter deceitful individuals from committing election fraud.

In order to address the upsurge of election related offenses as well as

regain our people's faith in the election process, approval of this bill is strongly
recommended.

RUFUS B. Rt IGUEZ

MAXIMO B, RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _—)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

077

House Bill No.,

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT 8189 OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS "THE VOTER'S REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996" BY INCREASING THE
PENALTY PROVIDED AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Article 46 of Republic Act 8189 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

"Section 46. Penalties. Any person found guilty of any election
offense under this Act shall be punished with imprisonment of not less
the SIX (6) [one (1)] yearS but not more that TWELVE (12) [six (6)]
years and shall not be subject to probation. In addition, the guilty party
shall be sentenced to suffer disqualification to hold public office and
deprivation of his right of suffrage. If he is a foreigner, he shall be
deported after the prison term has been served. Any political party
found guilty shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than FIVE (5)
one (1)] hundred thousand pesos (P 00,000.00) {(P100,000.00)] but
not more than ONE MILLION [Five Hundred Thousand] pesos
(P1,000,000.00) [(P500,000.00)).”

SEC 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, ordinances, rules and
regulations, executive or administrative orders and other presidential issuance
inconsistent with. this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.

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

days following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

1s™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1744

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It has been often said that our men and women in the government service, particularly
those who have devoted their years in the government for more than twenty or thirty years
despite meager salaries are so called unsung heroes of our country. But beyond this
recognition, nothing much appears to await them as they leave the government service.

This bill therefore aims to give due recognition to these unsung heroes by the
expedient act of promoting them ONE GRADE HIGHER at the time of their retirement, an
assurance that when they leave the government service, they have been daily rewarded.

This system of AUTOMATIC PROMOTION is an enshrined policy in the military
and there is no compelling reason why said system should not likewise be extended to the
civil servi

Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

Smale

eS
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO IIL
Representative

1* District, Sorsogon



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Cit

15" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1744

HOUSE BILL N

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III

AN ACT
PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the 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.

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

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

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1286

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Pablo P. Garcia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It has become public knowledge that some of the foreigners coming to the
Philippines in order to marry Filipino women are vagabonds or social and moral
derelicts in their own country and whose real motive for marriage is only to take
advantage and exploit our women by making our women work for them and worse,
by sending them to prostitution and other degrading and dehumanizing occupations.

The exploitation of our Filipino women, thru the so-called mail-order or pen-
pal marriages, has not only caused untold miseries and suffering to our Filipino
women but it has also brought dishonor and disgrace to the Filipino womanhood

The attached bill is intended to protect our Filipino women from these
undesirable foreigners by requiring the prospective husband to provide himself with a
certificate of good moral character and a certificate that he has a gainful trade,
business or employment, to be issued by his country's diplomatic or consular official,
in addition to the usual certificate of legal capacity.

In view of the foregoing, approval hereof is earnestly sought.

PAI P. GARCIA


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ +288

Introduced by Rep. Pablo P. Garcia

AN ACT
AMENDING ARTICLE 66 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES IN ORDER
TO PRESCRIBE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MALE CITIZENS OR
SUBJECTS OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY DESIRING TO MARRY A FILIPINO
WOMAN

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

SECTION 1. Article 217 of the Civil Code is hereby further amended to read
as follows:

“Art. 66. When either or both of the contracting parties are citizens or
subjects of a foreign country, it shall be necessary, before a marriage license
can be obtained, to provide themselves with a certificate of legal capacity to
contract marriage, to be issued by their respective diplomatic or consular
Officials. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT WHEN ONE OF THE
CONTRACTING PARTIES IS A MALE CITIZEN OR SUBJECT OF A
FOREIGN COUNTRY DESIRING TO MARRY A FEMALE CITIZEN OF THE
PHILIPPINES, IN ADDITION TO THE CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL CAPACITY,
THE FOREIGN SUBJECT OR CITIZEN SHALL PROVIDE HIMSELF WITH A
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND A CERTIFICATE
THAT HE HAS A GAINFUL TRADE, BUSINESS OR EMPLOYMENT, TO BE
ISSUED BY HIS DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR OFFICIAL, BEFORE A
MARRIAGE LICENSE CAN BE OBTAINED.”

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._1938

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to include values formation as a separate subject in the
elementary and secondary curricula.

In 2002, the Department of Education adopted a restructured Basic
Education Curriculum in the elementary and secondary level which integrates
values development in all learning areas in the core subjects of Filipino, English,
Mathematics and Science. MAKABAYAN was also added to the elementary and
secondary curricula to enable the student to process and synthesize a wide range of
skills and values. This subject covers civics and culture, values and creative
expressions.

By adding a separate subject in values formation and not just integrating it in
the core subjects, it is hoped that the teachers’ efforts in developing desirable
values among students will be strengthened. Good manners, right conduct and
values such as truth and justice, liberty and human dignity, democracy and love of
country will therefore be inculcated among the students early on in life.


To ensure that students develop proper values, attitude and knowledge to
enable them to think critically and act creatively for personal, community and
national development, it is imperative to include a continuing subject in values
formation in the elementary and secondary curricula.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is eamestly recommended.

ah RRES-GOMEZ


Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 1938

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
INCLUDING VALUES FORMATION AS A SEPARATE SUBJECT IN THE
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CURRICULA AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A separate subject on values formation shall be included in the
curricula of all elementary and secondary schools in the Philippines to ensure a
continuing values education for personal, community and national development for

all students.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall prepare all the materials and
textbooks for teaching the subject provided in this Act and shall issue the necessary

rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act in public
schools shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department of Education.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its continuous implementation shall

be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after publication in

the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.

First Reguiar Session

House Bill No. L693

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A clean, honest and efficient bureaucracy is the key to the provision of good
government that is the central role of the State. Article II, Section 27 of the 1987 Constitution
provides, “The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take
positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.

Graft and corruption in government imposes an informal tax burden that detracts from
the efficiency of private sector enterprises and private markets. It is an insidious influence
that tears at the moral fabric of the nation and leaves debilitating effects on productive
economic undertakings.

‘The drive against graft and corruption in government however is burdened with a
i e incompatibility. This is the fact that those who have knowledge of any acts
of malfeasance by government officials and employees are deterred from reporting such acts
because of their vulnerability to subsequent acts of reprisal.

This bill addresses the situation with a provision that will grant rewards and provide
protection to individuals who will report acts of malfeasance in government offices.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is eamestly requested.

Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House sil No,_ L693

Introduced by Hon. Rodolfo G. Biazon

AN ACT
PROVIDING THE GRANTING OF REWARDS AND PROTECTION TO THOSE
WHO WILL REPORT MALFEASANCE IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR:

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

SE

‘TION 1. Declaration of Policy.

fhe State shall maintain honesty and integrity
in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.

Sec. 2. Reward and Protection. - Any government employee who will report any act
of malfeasance committed by his superior or any of his co-employees shall be granted a
reward or incentive in terms of cash, bonus or promotion in rank, if qualified, and shall be
provided protection against any retaliation from erring officials or employees.

Sec. 3. Implementing Rules. - The Civil Service Commission shall issue the necessary
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act which shall include
appropriate rewards or incentives.

Sec. 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the effective implementation of
this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Civil Service Commission under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the

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continuous implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or 3 amended accordingly.

Sec. 6. Effectivity Clause. “This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

7
HOUSE BILL NO. 1797

Introduced by: HON. JOSE R. PING-AY AND HON. CRESENTE C, PAEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The role of cooperatives in nation-building has long been recognized. ‘Thus,
Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code, allows for the
appointment of cooperatives officers to take charge of the office for the development of
cooperatives, among others. However, the appointment of such cooperatives officers has
been left optional on the part of the local government units (LGUs) resulting in LGUs
with cooperatives officers who serve other functions or much worse LGUs with no
cooperatives officers, further resulting in the marginalization of the role of cooperatives
in our society and limiting the contribution of cooperatives to nation-building.

‘Therefore, the passage of this bill seeking the amendment of Republic Act 7160
by making mandatory the appointment of cooperatives officers by LGUs is hereby
earnestly sought.

HON. cusp C. PAEZ



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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

nouse BiLLNo.___ 1797

Introduced by: HON. JOSE R. PING-AY AND HON. CRES

INTE C. PAEZ

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF
COOPERATIVES OFFICERS IN EVERY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT.
AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Section 487 Article 17 Title V Book 3 of Republic Act 7160 Otherwise
known as the Local Government Code shall be amended as follows:

Article Seventeen. — The Cooperatives Officer

SE ions, Powers and Duties. — (a) No person shall be
appointed cooperati officer unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a
resident of the local government unit concerned, of good moral character,
a holder of a college degree preferably in business administration with
special training in cooperatives or any related course from a recognized
college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its
equivalent. He/She must have experience in cooperatives organization and
management for at least five (5) years in the case of the provincial or city
ives officer, and three (3) years in the case of the municipal
s officer. The appointment of the cooperatives officer shall be

cooperati
mandatory for provincial, city and municipal governments.

(by xxx

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit no._ 2783

Authored by Hon. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Special Education, Fund arises from the additional one
percent (1%) tax on real property and is allotted by the Local
Government Code to the local school boards. This Fund is allocated by
the Code for the operation and maintenance of public schools,
construction and repair of school buildings, facilities and equipment,
educational research, purchase of books and periodicals, and sports
development in amounts determined by the local school boards
themselves.

However, these purposes and applications do not respond to the
challenges of the changing times. Thus, there is need to amend the
Local Government Code. To ensure the quality of our education
system, the purposes and applications of Special Education Fund must
be expanded.

Earnest passage of this bill is highly sought.

JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bri No. __ 1783

Authored by Hon. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE PURPOSES AND APPLICATION OF
THE SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND (SEF) AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 272 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF i991, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.

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

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

“The proceeds from the additional one percent (1%) tax on real
property accruing to the Special Education Fund shall be automatically
released to the local school boards; Provided, that in case of
provinces, the proceeds shall be divided equally between the provincial
and municipal school boards; Provided, however that the proceeds
shall be allocated for the operation and maintenance of public schools,
INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF ELECTRIC AND WATER BILLS;
construction and repair of school building, facilities and equipment,
PAYMENT OF SALARIES, ALLOWANCES, AND OTHER BENEFITS OF
TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL, ESTABLISHMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF EXTENSION CLASSES, INCLUDING THE CREATION
OF TEACHER ITEMS FOR SAID CLASSES, educational research,
purchase of [books] PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS, periodicals, TEACHING
AIDS, OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, and sports development
as determined and approved by the local school board.”

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, order, decrees,
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. _ 1669

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modemization Act was
established to undertake reforms in the management of AFP personnel, among
others. One of its main thrust was to be able to orient members of the AFP
towards a people-oriented military service. While the existing undergraduate
programs may serve to implement most of the AFP’s tasks, the need to
introduce a masteral studies program appears to be the next logical step to be
able to further develop the AFP’s skills.

As a key player in national development, the AFP must see to it that its
members continually enrich themselves both in training and academic skills.
The proposed masteral program will foster an environment set for higher
learning and will train the younger officers to be effective military managers.

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

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS, )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1669

House Bill No.

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

AN ACT

AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, BY GRANTING THE PHILIPPINE
MILITARY ACADEMY (PMA) THE POWER TO CONFER MASTERAL
DEGREES UPON OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES (AFP)

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to give
priority to education and to establish, maintain and support a complete,
adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the
people and society.

SEC 2. Sub-paragraph (4), Section 58, Chapter 9, Subtitle I, Title VIII,
Book 9 of Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the Administrative
Code of 1987, is hereby amended to read as follows’

"Sec. 58, Organization xxx

(4) There shall be an Academic Board organized by the Chief of
Staff, which shall be composed of not more than fifteen (15)
members selected from the officers of the Academy upon
recommendation of the Superintendent. The Board shall, in
accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Chief
of Staff, have the power to confer baccalaureate degrees upon
the cadets who satisfactorily complete the approved
UNDERGRADUATE course of study, AS WELL AS CONFER
THE MASTERAL DEGREES UPON OFFICERS OF AFP WHO
SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE THE APPROVED GRADUATE
COURSE OF STUDY.”


SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders,
administrative orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1680

House Bill No.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to institute line-tem budgeting with respect to the appropriation
for capital outlay and other programs and projects which account for the bulk of
government expenditures, amending for the purpose Executive Order No. 292,
otherwise known as the "Administrative Code of 1987.”

The budget provides a powerful tool of accountability to citizens who want to
know how the government is spending public money. It is in line with this conviction
that the budgetary format is proposed to be changed.

This bill proposes to have a line-item budget as the framework of the
government's budgetary system on capital outlay and other programs and projects of
the government. Line-item budget is especially useful for purposes of transparency
so that each item or cost may be subjected to congressional scrutiny. This method
of control-oriented-budgeting system is especially effective for capital expenditures
and for other programs and projects under strict and limited resources. Moreover, it
provides better accountability for the use of public funds.

At this time of continuous yearly budget deficits and very scarce resources,
this proposed measure is earnestly sought to be passed.

RUFUS/B. ROI EZ

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1680

House Bill No.

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

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR LINE-ITEM BUDGETING WITH RESPECT TO CAPITAL
OUTLAYS AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF THE
GOVERNMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE EXECUTIVE ORDER 292,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987”

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

SECTION 1. Section 23 of Executive Order 292, otherwise known as the
Administrative Code of 1987, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 23. Content of the General Appropriations Act. - The
General Appropriations Act shall be presented in the form of
budgetary programs and projects for each agency of the
government, with the corresponding LINE-ITEM appropriations for
each CAPITAL OUTLAY, program and project, including statutory
provisions of specific agency or general applicability. The General
Appropriations Act shall not contain any itemization of personal
services, which shall be prepared by the Secretary after enactment

of the General Appropriations Act, for consideration and approval of
the President.”

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders, and letters of instruction

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 at least
two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 1423

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

ee

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an additional Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch in the Island
Garden City of Samal in the Province of Davao del Norte, hereby amending for the purpose
Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 and to
conform with the provisions of the same with the creation of Island Garden City of Samal and
Tagum City.

Created as a component city in 1998 by virtue of Republic Act No. 8417, the Island
Garden City of Samal serves as one of the major development centers for tourism, commerce
and governance in the Province.

‘As a result of thriving trade and commerce and continued population growth in the area,
more cases have been submitted for consideration at the nearest RTC branch situated in the
distant city of Panabo, Davao del Norte, further increasing the already voluminous number
being held and heard. This poses impossibility for a judge of said sala to resolve cases speedily
and without delay.

Moreover, residents of the Island Garden City of Samal who are litigants and witnesses
at RTC-Panabo have no choice but to take an hour-long trip by boat and land transportation.
This burden is tantamount to denying them close access to justice.

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

KE Seca


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 1423

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE THE JUDICIARY ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1: Section 14 of Batas Pambansa Bilang Isang Daan at Dalawampu’t
Siyam, otherwise known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as amended, is
hereby further amended to read as follows:

“(1) [Forty One] FORTY TWO Regional Trial Court Judges shall be commissioned for the
Eleventh Judicial Region. There shall be:

Xxx

[Six] SEVEN branches with seats thereat for the Province of Davao
del Norte AND THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL AND THE
CITY OF TAGUM, with seats at ISLAND GARDEN CITY

OF SAMAL, CITY of Tagum and Panabo.


SECTION 2: The Supreme Court shall assign the additional branch of the Regional Trial
Court in the Island Garden City of Samal and the corresponding number in accordance with this
Act.

SECTION 3: The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act as determined
by the Supreme Court is hereby Authorized to be included in the annual General Appropriations
‘Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1133

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Abaca industry is one of the most promising industry in recent years. The rare
fiber has plenty of industrial and commercial uses. Some banknotes in other countries are
made of abaca fibers. A few car manufacturers are making this fiber a part of car
upholstery. Our country being one of the few producers of such a fiber in the world could
easily benefit its development. However, its predicament which has already been mired
with costly primitive production system is being worsen by a debilitating disease now
going way out of control. It would not be difficult to tell that the abaca industry is dying

Should the government do nothing to stop the death of the abaca industry,
thousands of farmers could be affected and our country could lose one of its few
agricultural dollar earner.

This bill seeks to revitalize an industry from the jaws of death by infusing much
needed emergency funds to address the worsening disease now plaguing it and add vigor
into research to improve the production that could enhance the marketing potential of
abaca fiber.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HoUsE BILL No__1133

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
PROVIDING EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR THE ABACA INDUSTRY TO
ADDRESS A WORSENING DISEASE AND POOR PRODUCTION TECHNICS

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

SECTION 1. Emergency Fund. There shall be allocated an amount of two
hundred million pesos (P200,000,000.00) through “the Fiber Industry Development
Authority to address the following concerns of the abaca industry farmers and its
beneficiaries, to wit

a.) To finance tissue culture laboratories that could provide solutions to the
disease now plaguing the abaca industry;

b.) To fund the creation of nurseries that could propagate disease resistant
varieties from culture laboratories in order to provide planting materials to farmers;

¢.) To develop better production techniques for purposes of increasing farmers

income for their abaca produce.

SECTION 2. Sources of Funds. For purposes of implementing this Act, funding

shall be sourced from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation amounting fifty

million pesos (P50,000,000.00), Philipine Charity Sweepstakes Office amounting fifty
million pesos (P50,000,000.00), General Appropriations Act another fifty million pesos

(P50,000,000.00) and the rest may be taken from other sources such as the Office of the


President, local government units, congressional allocations or as availability may arise

from different agencies.

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

APPROVED,