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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

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Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay H.
Romero, Municipality of Zaragoza, Province of Nueva Ecija to be known as H.
Romero Elementary School.

At present, there is no existing public school in Barangay H. Romero,
causing students of said locality to enroll in other schools nearby. This results
in the young children either having to pay for transportation fare by riding
tricycles to school or in walking along the highway, putting their safety at risk.

The establishment of an elementary school in Barangay H. Romero will
encourage the young children of the said locality to participate more in school
and discourage absences, thus, improving the quality of their education.

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

‘A B. SU: iG


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 3634

Introduced by Representative ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY H. ROMERO,
MUNICIPALITY OF ZARAGOZA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA, TO BE
KNOWN AS H. ROMERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the
Department of Education, an elementary school in Barangay H. Romero,
Municipality of Zaragoza, Province of Nueva Ecija to be known as H. Romero
Elementary School.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the H. Romero Elementary
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. cok

introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“There is no tool for development more effective than women empowerment,” so goes a
very powerful quote. Indeed, “there is no force equal to a woman determined to rise,”
‘so goes another.

And to quote Mr. Joey Concepcion, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go
Negosyo Founder, “Women have been playing an active role, not just in their families,
but also in their respective communities. 90% of the micro and small entrepreneurs
today are women. We see more and more inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs worth being
recognized for being empowered and passionate in their own fields. From conquering
different industries such as food, fashion, health and wellness, to even male-dominated
businesses such as construction and development, women have truly proven
themselves as catalysts for change and innovation.”

Empowered women in the last decade have indeed spurred national development.
Driven Filipina entrepreneurs have gone places and brought tremendous honor and
pride to the country. Given the chance and the resources, Filipino women find their
niches under the sun and accomplish great business feats. The fact that they started
‘small is both encouraging and inspiring and justifies the government's supporting
women in terms of business assistance loan.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is earTTeStty.gought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HouSE BILL No.2"?!

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING CAPITALIZATION LOAN ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN SEEKING TO BECOME
ENTREPRENEURS OR THOSE INTENDING TO PUT UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS

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 “Women Entrepreneurs Act.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, the Department of Trade and Industry shall prescribe
tules and regulations that will govern the administration of business loan assistance to
women seeking to establish their own businesses.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Trade and Industry under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 4. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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EIGHTEENTH Congress
First Regular Session
3163
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTIAN S. UNABIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to declare June 22 of every year a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Sugbongcogon, Province of Misamis Oriental
in celebration of its charter day.

On this day, government officials and employess, the private sector,
Peoples Organization (PO’S), and the entire municipal citizenry will be able
to reminisce the significance of the municipality's conception.

It is on this very day that the people of Sugbongcogon will be able to
rekindle the spirit of unity and solidarity among families, friends and
relatives and have the chance to celebrate and show the world their talents
in arts and culture, their socio-economic values, their hospitality and the
history of the Sugbongcogon which will eventually attract and be
recognized by both local and foreign tourists.

For this reason, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

SUNABIA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3163
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTIAN S. UNABIA

AN ACT

DECLARING THE 22%° OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SUGBONGCOGON,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE
SUGBONGCOGON CHARTER DAY IN CELEBRATION OF ITS CHARTER DAY

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared every 22" day
of June of every year in the Municipality of Sugbongcogon, Province of
Misamis Oriental a special non-working public holiday to commemorate the
founding anniversary to be known as the Sugbongcogon Charter Day.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 4249

Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY, CITY OF
MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS BABATNIN NATIONAL.
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is the declared policy of the state that education, including science and technology, arts,

culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to provide a
system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high school. That is

why the Constitution of the republic of the Philippines explicitly states that the highest budgetary

priority shall be given to education. As such, it is mandate of the Department of Education to

ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to every Filipino regardless if age,“
gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual appropriations for the Department

of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-all development and progress,
nation, In accordance to those mentioned above, this Representation is filling thi
creation of National high School in Barangay Babatnin, City of Malolos, in the 1°
Bulacan to be known as the Babatnin National High School

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO\K
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3249

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BABATNIN,
CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS. BABATNIN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1 Establishment of a National High School. there is hereby establishment, under
the supervision of the Department of Education a National High School in the Barangay
Babatnin, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Babatnin National High School
SECTION 2. Appropriation. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’ program, the operationalization of the Babatnin National High School, the funding
of which shall be included in the annual general Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after is publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 3482

Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO
5t District, Batangas
SSeS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Batangas City is presently served by one (1) District Engineering Office
of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that is serving
two (2) legislative districts, the 24 District and the 5t District of the
Province of Batangas.

With the approval of Republic Act No. 10673 reapportioning the
Province of Batangas into six (6) legislative districts, Batangas City was
separated from the 2"4 District of Batangas to constitute the 5' District of
Batangas. Only one (1) District Engineering Office, however, continued to
simultaneously serve these two (2) legislative districts.

‘The inadequacy of one (1) District Engineering Office serving two (2)
legislative districts is undeniable. Batangas City is one of the most
populous local government units in the province. It has a population of over
318,000. The 24 District Engineering Office is currently serving both the
needs of the 274 and 5t> Districts and is clearly understaffed. This causes
undue delays in the implementation of infrastructure programs and
projects that is apparently disadvantageous to both districts.

Therefore, to be more effective and efficient in the planning, design,
construction, supervision and maintenance of existing infrastructures and
future infrastructure projects, there is a need to create a separate
engineering district for the 5‘ district of Batangas.

In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly

requested.

MARIO RIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 2482

Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARINO
5t District, Batangas

AN ACT CREATING SEPARATE ENGINEERING DISTRICT IN
THE CITY OF BATANGAS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding,
there is hereby created a separate district engineering office of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the City of
Batangas.

SECTION 2. The Fifth (5%) District of the Province of Batangas shall
have one district engineering office, to be located separately from the
jurisdiction of the Second (24) Legislative District of the Province of
Batangas.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) shall immediately include the Department’s program
the operationalization of the separate district engineering office in the City
of Batangas, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the
current year’s appropriations of the Second (24) District Engineering
Office. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the
said district engineering office shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
3003
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Cesar “Jawo” L. Jimenez, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the stretch of road from Alejo Alvarez Street in
Zamboanga City connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan to Limpapa National
Highway San Jose Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard into a national road.

Alejo Alvarez Street functions as a complement to the named national roads. It is
also a street leading to the Zamboanga City seaport. Consequently, it is heavily
deluged with vehicles, which is very similar to that of a national road, resulting to greater
costs of its maintenance for the Zamboanga City government.

To reduce the financial burden of Zamboanga City government in the
maintenance of Alejo Alvarez Street, the said road needs to be converted into a national
road, and to turn-over the responsibility of its maintenance to the Department of Public
Works and Highways. Furthermore, this conversion will also result to better
convenience of the riding public, and an unimpeded commerce and trade in the area.

In view of the foregoing, early passage, Hi sing earnestly sought.

CESAR MENEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 3003

Introduced by Representative Cesar “Jawo” L. Jimenez, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CITY ROAD STRETCHING FROM ALEJO ALVAREZ
STREET IN ZAMBOANGA CITY CONNECTING JUNCTION ZAMBOANGA CITY
LABUAN TO LIMPAPA NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAN JOSE TO JUNCTION R.T. LIM
BOULEVARD IN ZAMBOANGA CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The city road stretching from Alejo Alvarez Street in Zamboanga
City connecting Junction Zamboanga City Labuan to Limpapa National Highway San
Jose Section to Junction R.T. Lim Boulevard in Zamboanga City, is hereby converted
into a national road.

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

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
130

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Grace Park Elementary School located in Grace
Park Barangay 56, Caloocan City to be known as Don Toribio Teodoro
Elementary School.

Don Torbio Teodoro is the manufacturer of “Ang Tibay” Footwear Factory in
Grace Park Caloocan. The Art Deco style factory was reputed to be one of the most
modern factories in Asia in its time. Never forgetting about his humble beginnings he
was one of the first industrialists to offer employee care packages, that were very
generous, going as far as to provide bowling lanes and employee lounge in his
factory. The Brand would Establish its self all over Metro Manila, in the provinces,
and even export to Hawaii. Eventually becoming one of the biggest enterprises in the
Philippines, earning Teodoro the Title “Manila's Slipper King”.

The renaming of Grace Park Elementary School to Don ToribioTeodoro
Elementary School is a tribute to honor a great person who brought success to
Grace Park and to inspire the youth and students of Grace Park and to instill in their
hearts and minds the exemplary work of the late Don ToribioTeodoro.

For the foregoing reasons, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

EDGAR R. ERICE
Representative
2" District, Caloocan City


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3130

Introduced by Representative EDGAR R. ERICE

AN ACTRENAMING GRACE PARK ELEMNTARY SCHOOL IN CALOOCAN TO
DON TORIBIO TEODORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. Renaming of Grace Park Elementary School to Don Toribio Teodoro
Elementary School. The name of Grace Park Elementary School located in Grace
Park, Caloocan City is hereby changed to Don Toribio Teodoro Elementary School
Section 2. Appropriations- The Secretary of Education shall continuously include in
the Department's program the operation of the Don Toribio Teodoro Elementary
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation

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

Section 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. Sued

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. ‘TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE
“Service above self,” the Rotary Motto.

This bill seeks to declare February 23 as National Rotary Day in recognition of the
invaluable contribution to humanitarian and community service of the Rotary Club of
the Philippines.

Established in 1919, the Rotary Club of the Philippines is a local chapter of the Rotary
Club International. For 97 years, the Rotary Club of the Philippines has been a partner
of the government in promoting social welfare and development through its various
livelihood, health, education and environmental protection programs and community
service projects. To date, there are over 800 Rotary Clubs in the country.

For its untiring commitment and service to the country, it is befitting to acknowledge
the invaluable service of the Rotary Club of the Philippines. Declaring February 23, the
Rotary’s anniversary date, as the National Rotary Day is the most appropriate way to
recognize the contribution of the organization to socio-economic development of the
country.

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

Ae fp

RA S. TAMBUNTING


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._3727__

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRAS, TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL ROTARY DAY
AND A REGULAR WORKING DAY

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

SECTION 1. February 23 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday
to be known as "National Rotary Day” in recognition of the invaluable contribution of
the Rotary Club of the Philippines to humanitarian and community service.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3699

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To counter the "5-6' loan scheme, the Duterte administration has launched the Pondo para sa
Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso (P-3) program. With an initial funding of around P41 billion, the
program has led to a drop in interest rates charged by usurers.

The P-3 program aims to provide microenterprises with an alternative source of funding.
Borrowers can take out a loan of P5,000 to P100,000 with no collateral and with a maximum
monthly interest rate of 2.5 percent.

This government-inspired entrepreneurship program shall effectively weed out the “5-6" loan
scheme, which is usurious and deleterious to the small-scale enterprise. This well-meaning
program is highly responsive to the economic situation of the nation and is quite up to the mark.

The nation, thus, would do well to institutionalize this P-3 program of the government.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is most earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3699

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PONDO PARA SA PAGBABAGO AT PAG-ASENSO (P-3)
PROGRAM OF THE GOVERNMENT, PROVIDING FUNDS 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 ‘Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago
at Pag-Asenso Program Act.’

SEC. 2. There shall hereby be institutionalized a small-scale enterprise lending program
of the government to be known as the “Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso
Program with the end in view of providing small-scale entrepreneurs with an alternative source
of funding that enables them to maximize entrepreneurship opportunity.

SEC. 3. The establishment of the Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-
Asenso Program shall be determined and undertaken by the Department of Trade and Industry
(DTH).

SEC. 4. The amount of Fifty Billion Pesos (P50,000,000,000.00) chargeable against the
2020 appropriations of DT! shall hereby be appropriated to effectively carry out the intent of this
Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continued implementation of the
Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso Program shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

‘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,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House

No. 3815.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers are the second parents of our children. They mold our children to become
good and responsible persons. Their work site is not limited to the classroom. Aside from
the backbreaking work of handling classes and dealing with a large number of students,
teachers also have to prepare lesson plans, interact with students outside of the classroom,
and perform other jobs that may be assigned by the principal or superior.

In a way, teachers perform a regular eight-hour work shift just like any average
laborer. Six hours of that shift are spent in the lecture hall, and two hours are spent in
lesson-plan preparation, lecture planning and student-parent consultations. Considering the
large number of students in a public school class, plus the irritants that come with the
‘system-cramped or altogether non-existent classrooms, the lack of instructional aids such as
blackboard, chalk and textbooks, public school teachers are laboring under all sorts of
pressure and working against all odds to deliver educational service

This bill seeks to limit the class hours of public schoo! teachers from eight (8) hours
to six (6) hours so that they can devote more time to lesson-plan preparation and curricular
development

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

Nhe

RUFUS B. RODRI|


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representati

e Rufus B. Rodriguez _
3815

House Bill No."

AN ACT
LIMITING THE CLASS HOURS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO SIX (6) HOURS.

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is the declared policy of the state to protect the
welfare of public school teachers and to raise the quality of basic education

Section 2. Limit of School Hours of Public School Teachers. - To promote the welfare of
the public school teachers and to raise the quality of basic education, the school hours shall
be limited to six (6) hours only.

Section. 3. Appropriations. The necessary budget to implement this Act shall be included
in the 2011 budget of the Department of Education.

Section 4. _ Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Education shall promulgate
the rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of the provisions of this Act

Section 5. Separability Clause. — Should any provision of this Act or any part thereof be
declared invalid, the other provisions, so far as they are separable from the invalid ones,
shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
Publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18% Congress
First Regular Session

3955

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The public health system of the Philippines requires a high demand of qualified
government health workers who will serve at the frontlines of public health service in the
government health institutions most especially those in the rural areas of the country where
access to professional medical workers is very limited. Despite the hardships and sacrifices of
government employed nurses, they only receive remuneration that is barely enough to support
their families’ needs.

The unjust compensation and working conditions experienced by our local public
nurses leave them with no other option but to look for greener pastures overseas or accept
other professions such as those found in call centers or business process outsourcing

companies.
This bill seeks to upgrade the salary of nurses in government health institutions from
Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 15 in the hope of encouraging our nurses to remain in the

Country to work most especially in the rural areas,

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

== .UMENTADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3359

Introduced by Rep. Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

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

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY OF GOVERNMENT NURSES FROM.
SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 15 AND PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Short Title.- This Act shall be known as “The Government ‘Nurses’ Salary
Upgrading Act”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy.- It is hereby declared policy of the State to guarantee
the retention of our skilled public servant by ensuring the salary due to them are commensurate
‘o their work or duty. In line with this principle the State shall provide adequate remuneration
to all government health workers.

Sec. 3. Increase in the Minimum Salary Grade Level.- The present minimum salary
Brade of government nurses (Nurse 1) shall be upgraded from Salary Grade eleven (11) to
Salary Grade fifteen (15).

Sec. 4. Budget Allocation,- The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this
Act shalll be included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
3009

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Dahlia A. Loyola

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert Southwoods Avenue in the Municipality of
Carmona into a national road.

Carmona is dubbed as the gateway of the Province of Cavite to and
from Metro Manila and other provinces. It is positioned as a booming center
for sports and investment with its numerous recreational facilities and
industrial estates. It is host to more than two hundred factories and a number
of high-class amusement centers which include the Manila Jockey Club,
Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club, Carmona Go-Kart Racing Circuit,
and others.

At present, the Trece-Dasmarifias-Carmona Road (Governor's Drive)
serves as the main arterial road of the municipality. Considering that such
road is highly congested, there is a need to develop additional national roads.
Such conversion shall benefit not only the Municipality of Carmona but the
Province of Cavite as well in maximizing its potential for growth and progress.

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

DR. DAHLIA/A. LOYOLA
Representatife
Fifth District, (Cavite


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__3009

Introduced by Honorable Dahlia A. Loyola

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SOUTHWOODS AVENUE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CARMONA, PROVINCE OF CAVITE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Southwoods Avenue in the Municipality of Carmona,
Province of Cavite is hereby converted into a national road

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement
the provision of this Act.

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

COaInnewne

Approved,
e REPRESS.

RECEIVED @

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

ighteenth Congress

First Regular Session

3649
House Bill No:

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph (2) mandates that “The
state shall establish and maintain a system of free public education in elementary and high
school levels.” ms .

The Municipality of Magsaysay in Davao del Sur is home to one of the largest
resident population in the whole province. It is noted that from the graduates of elementary
each year from this area, only a small percentage are able to manage to go to*high schoo! due
to poverty. Without any existing high schools, students are forced to enroll somewhere else
just to obtain secondary education, if ever at all

The nearest public high school therefrom is the Matanao National High school.
However, apart from high costs of education, the travelling distance from the barangay to the
city is roughly six kilometers making transportation expenses, board and lodging and other
related expenses additional expenditures to the cost of sending children to high school which
could hardly be afforded by parents who are mostly plain laborers. :

Further, the said public high school is already cramped up with students coming from
different municipalities of Davao del Sur thus undeniable that the school can no longer
accommodate anymore enrollees. :

It is now more timely than ever that Bacungan should have its own high school
through the enactment of this bill into law.

Itis for this reason that approval ofthis bill is earnestly sought

oe C. €QGAS


- Bigpublic of the Philippines
HOUSPOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City .
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
House Bill No; 3849.

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE BACUNGAN NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOQL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY, DAVAO DEL SUR
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be created the Bacungan National High School at the
Municipality of Magsaysay, Davao del Sur;

SECTION 2. Bacungan Natiorial High Schdol in the Municipality of Magsaysay,
Davao del Sur shall be established under the direct supervision of the Department of
Education.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 208

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 9 of Article II of the Philippine Constitution provides for the State’s promotion of
a just and dynamic order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation
and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services,
promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for
all.

Solo parents are among the most underprivileged and disadvantaged sectors of the
society on account of their societal condition. It behooves the government to institute
dynamic and proactive measures to ensure their welfare. By granting them discount
benefits, their disadvantaged condition is mitigated and their morale is uplifted.

The government should automatize and condition the society toward a kinder and more
courteous treatment of these members of the society. This is in line with universal
ethical wisdom.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is high



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _3703
Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING DISCOUNT BENEFITS TO ALL SOLO PARENTS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS SOLO PARENTS’
WELFARE ACT OF 2000

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

SECTION 1. A new section is hereby inserted after Section 11 of the RA 8972 to
read as follows:

SECTION 12. DISCOUNT BENEFITS. THE DSWD SHALL DEVELOP A
COMPREHENSIVE DISCOUNT BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR SOLO PARENTS
WHEREBY THEY WOULD BE GRANTED TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT ON
ALL MAJOR ESTABLISHMENTS, RESTAURANTS, THEATERS, RECREATION
CENTERS, TRANSPORT SERVICES, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
INCLUDING LABORATORY FEES.

SEC. 2. The succeeding sections are hereby renumbered accordingly.

SEC. 3. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and in force.

SEC. 4. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3958
HOUSE BILLNO.____

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr.
‘Avenue (FPJ Avenue).

Fernando Poe, Jr., lovingly called FPJ, was a great cultural icon and a champion of
the masses. Also known as Da King, as in The King of the Philippine Cinemas, his
movies left an unparalleled legacy that no other actor-director-writer-producer has
ever achieved. It is for this reason that Da King was declared a National Artist of the
pines for Film in 2006.

Aside from his portrayals in film, FPJ was also known for his charity, positive moral
values, and honorable characteristics that made him popular among all classes of
society. His personification of a hero — both on-screen and in real life — catapulted
him to the presidential elections in 2004 where he proved to have won the hearts of
millions of Filipinos.

His legacy lives on in FPJ Productions in Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City. For his
unprecedented contribution to culture and Philippine society, it is but fitting that he be
memorialized where his legacy lives on.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3958
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

T
RENAMING DEL MONTE AVENUE TO FERNANDO POE, JR. AVENUE

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

SECTION 1. Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City, Metro Manila shall
hereinafter be known as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act within
sixty (60) days from its effectivity.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:

First Regular Session

House BiLLNo. 3881

Introduced by Hon. LORNA P. BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill aims to declare June 18 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in
the Municipality of Sta. Maria, Province of Davao Occidental. This date marks the
founding anniversary of the Municipality of Sta. Maria which was created on June 18, 1966
by virtue of Republic Act No. 4743 during the Sixth Congress.

For the fast four (4) years, we have been asking the incumbent President for a
Proclamation for the celebration of the founding anniversary of the said municipality.
Since this has become an annual practice, this Representation believes that a law declaring
the observation of such event will help eliminate the inconvenience it may cause the
national government concern.

It is because of the foregoing, we seek the immediate approval of this Bill.

LORNA P, BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN
Representative
Lone District - Davao Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 3881

Introduced by Hon. LORNA P. BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 18 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF STA. MARIA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO
OCCIDENTAL, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION I. June 18 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday
in the Municipality of Sta. Maria, Province of Davao Occidental, in commemoration of its

founding anniversary.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 3800

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to include any treaty or internationally or executive agreement to
which the Philippine goverment is a signatory, in the scope and application of procurement
laws, amending for the purpose Republic Act (RA) No. 9184, otherwise known as the
“Government Procurement Reform Act.”

Section 4 of RA 9184 expressly excludes any treaty or intemational or executive
agreement on the procurement of infrastructure projects, goods and consulting services
regardless of source of funds, whether local or foreign. Hence, bilateral agreements or
foreign funded projects signed by the Philippine Government, like the National Broadband
Network (NBN) and ZTE Co. contracts, are most likely to end up in controversy on account
‘on onerous terms which are beyond the ambit of our procurement laws

The proposed measure seeks to ensure that international or executive agreements,
which are contractual in nature, should adhere to our procurement processes, particularly
the provisions of RA 9184 and its implementing rules and regulations and that these
agreements are performed strictly according to specifications

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

i
RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Rutus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 3800

AN ACT
INCLUDING ANY TREATY OR INTERNATIONAL OR EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT IN THE
SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE PHILIPPINE PROCUREMENT LAWS, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT”

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

‘SEC. 1. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9184 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 4. Scope and Application. — This Act shall apply to the Procurement of
Infrastructure Projects, Goods and Consulting Services, regardless of source of
funds, whether local or foreign, by all branches and instrumentalities of the
government, its departments, offices and agencies, including government-owned
and/or controlled corporations and local government units, subject to the provisions
‘of Commonwealth Act No. 138.

Any treaty or international or executive agreement affecting the subject matter
of this Act to which the Philippine government is a signatory shall [be observed]
LIKEWISE BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
18TH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative EVELINA G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It has been long recognized that the economic development of a region  is 
greatly facilitated by its road network. The quality of roads influences regional 
productivity through the facilitation of efficient movement of goods and labor.   Not 
only does this facilitate economic development, but also people’s access to social, 
health, and education services of the government. Thus,  a  well-kept road network is 
crucial in improving the lives of the constituents of the province.  
As the road network connecting Brgy. Pangpang to Brgy. Balogo in Sorsogon 
City is categorized as a Provincial Road, it is maintained and rehabilitated by the 
Province of Sorsogon. The limited resources of the provincial government hinder it 
from sufficiently allocating annually what this vital road network actually needs for 
its upkeep. 
Therefore, this bill seeks to convert the abovementioned Provincial Road into a 
National Road to ensure that it will be efficiently maintained by the Department of 
Public Works and Highways with adequate funding from the national government.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
EVELINA G. ESCUDERO 
August 25, 2021
1:50 pm
10082


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
18TH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative EVELINA G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING 
THE 
ROAD 
STRETCHING 
FROM 
BARANGAY 
PANGPANG TO BARANGAY BALOGO, CITY OF SORSOGON, 
PROVINCE OF SORSOGON INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1.  The road stretching from Brgy. Pangpang to Brgy. Balogo, City of 
Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national road. 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Sec.  3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,  
10082
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HOUSE BILL NO. 10796 © inDEk

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A UNIFORM WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY SYSTEM FOR
ALL GOVERNMENT PROCURING ENTITIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT"

This bill seeks to propose an amendment to RA 9184 by mandating a uniform
warehousing and inventory system for all government procuring entities, including local
government units.

Procurement in the COVID-19 pandemic suffered from lack of guidelines providing for a
general system of automated warehousing and cloud-based inventory of procured goods
by the government. The existence of a proper system for warehousing and inventory is
important to ensure safe and adequate storage of procured goods, proper recording of
inventory movements, and an efficient warehousing operation to prevent wastage,
among other things.

An efficient system of public procurement gives due respect to the spending of our
people's taxes. Hence, spending by the government should be carried out with
transparency and integrity in order to safeguard public interest.

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

Z\

LUIS RAYMUND fLRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 10796

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A UNIFORM WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY SYSTEM FOR
ALL GOVERNMENT PROCURING ENTITIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT"

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

Section 1. A new section designated as Sec. 38-A is hereby inserted in Republic Act No.
9184 to read as follows:

"SEC. 38-A. WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY SYSTEM. — ALL
PROCURING ENTITIES SHALL ADOPT A GENERAL SYSTEM OF
WAREHOUSING AND CLOUD BASED INVENTORY OF PROCURED
ITEMS AND GOODS. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE GPPB SHALL
PROMULGATE A STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE MANUAL
ON PROPER WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY OF PROCURED
ITEMS AND GOODS TO BE USED BY ALL PROCURING ENTITIES.”

Section 2. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, the other parts or provisions not otherwise affected shall
remain in full force and effect.

Section 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, rules and regulations and other
issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
amended, or modified accordingly.

Section 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,