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

Sixteenth (16") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.__ 2915

Introduced by Honorable Ronald V. Singson

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the national road beside the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur
(SPCIS) High Schoo! Department and SPCIS Elementary Department of Bantay, Hlocos Sur and
SPCIS College Department of Bayubay San Vicente, Ilocos Sur as St. Paul Avenue.

For over a century, Vigan has been a proud seat of St. Paul College, one of the most
prestigious schools in Ilocos Region. St. Paul College had been sowing the seed of catholic
education to the youth since 1905. Vigan, the capital of Locos Sur, is a witness to numerous
successful graduates of St. Paul in all fields of work, both here and abroad. Through the years,
this school had been part of the face of this capital city.

St. Paul College was located near the Archbishop's residence when the Sisters of St, Paul
of Chartres took over its administration from the Dominican Sisters in 1905 and is now
strategically located on both sides of the road being referred to since 1968. In fact, part of the
street had been donated by said school. It is but fitting therefore that the province of Ilocos Sur,
more particularly, San Vicente and Bantay, should honor the schoo! which dedicated more than
a century of quality education to the people of Vigan and nearby towns, by naming the road to
St. Paul Avenue.

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

RONALD V. SI ‘SON


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

Sixteenth (16) Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2915

Introduced by Honorable Ronald V. Singson

AN ACT
NAMING THE ROAD BESIDE THE ST. PAUL COLLEGE OF ILOCOS SUR (SPCIS) HIGHSCOOL
DEPARTMENT OF BANTAY, ILOCOS SUR AND SPCIS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF
BARANGAY BAYUBAY SAN VICENTE, ILOCOS SUR AS ST. PAUL AVENUE

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

SECTION 1. The southern part of the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur (SPCIS) High
School Department and the SPCIS Elementary Department, of Bantay Ilocos Sur and the
frontage road of SPCIS College Department of Barangay Bayubay, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, is
hereby named St. Paul Avenue.

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.
Republic of the Philippines 3 | VED «
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 0 T4AUG 2013
Quezon C 2

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No® 428

Introduced by REP, EVELINA G,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1995, then-President Fidel V. Ramos signed Executive Order No. 266 into law. The
E.O. institutionalized the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs of the various
professional regulatory boards in the Philippines under the supervision of the Professional
Regulation Commission or PRC. It specifically required the completion of the requirements of
the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program as a condition for the renewal of the
licenses of professionals in the country.

This provision was repealed by the PRC Modernization Act of 2000.

The repeal is unfortunate in that it ignores the importance of the Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) programs in ensuring that the skills and know-how of our professionals are
constantly upgraded and updated. In this world of fast-paced research and technological
advances, it is imperative that professionals must always keep abreast of developments in their
respective fields. CPE programs are the most effective way to do this and guarantees more
reliable and quality professional service for our people. Therefore, the restoration of the CPE
requirement as a condition for the renewal of professional licenses is needed more than ever.

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

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EVELINA G, ESCUDERO.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.2428

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
IMPOSING THE COMPLETION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAMS ADOPTED BY PROFESSIONAL
sULATORY BOARDS AS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR THE

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

SECTION 1. All professional regulatory boards (PRBs) under the supervision and
control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shall adopt and institutionalize a
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program for their respective professions:

SEC. 2. The completion of the requirements of the Continuing Professional Education
Programs adopted by the PRBs shall be imposed as a mandatory requirement for the renewal of
professional licenses;

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause - All laws inconsistent with the provisions of this Act,
including Section 20 of Republic Act No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000) insofar as
it withdrew completion of CPE requirements as a pre-requisite for the renewal of professional
licenses, are deemed modified or repealed;

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines i
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No. 24 05

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE NEIL BENEDICT A. MONTEJO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The accessibility of quality education to all Citizens is the main concer of this Bill which secks
to require all colleges and universities to provide scholarship grants to poor but deserving
students,

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Constitution provides that “The State shall protect and promote the
right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education Accessible to all.” To achieve the clear mandate of the Constitution, all colleges and
universities are exhorted to give their full support in the implementation of an effective
scholarship program geared towards the upliftment of the lot of the poor.

This Bill aims to liberate the poor Filipino Students from the bondage of poverty by allowing
them to pursue their studies and finish a college course to fully equip them with the necessary
means to attain progress, Quality education is the best bridge from poverty to economic security
and lasting peace.

Hence, the approval of this Bill is earnestly recommended.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.2405

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE NEIL BENEDICT A. MONTEJO

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT
OF THEIR STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING
STUDENTS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION 1. Title of this Act.- This law shall be known as the Scholarship Program Act for

Poor but Deserving students.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.- The State shall give priority to education, protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all. Toward this end, there shall be scholarship grants

provided to poor but deserving Filipino students.


SECTION 3. Nature and Extent of Scholarship Grants.- Scholarship grants are hereby granted in
the form of Free tuition fee only to at least five percent (5%) of the student population of all

colleges and universities who are poor but deserving Filipino students.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the

speedy and effective implementation of this Scholarship program.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 2383

Introduced by HON. GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Although marriage is an institution that the State is interested in, it is also a
religious act. In fact, for the predominant Catholic of our country, it is a sacrament and
marriage is not considered valid insofar as Catholics are concerned unless celebrated in
accordance with the solemnities of the church. Marriage, therefore, is an element in the
exercise of religious freedom. So logically, if the marriage, insofar as the contracting
parties are concerned, is validated by the laws of the Church, then it necessarily follows
that by the same laws, such marriage can also be invalidated or annulled.

The law recognizes as valid a marriage solemnized in accordance with the laws
of the church. In other words, the State respects the laws of the church. To give full
force and effect to this principle of State recognition of the law of the church, it is but
proper, if not logical that the state must also respect the annulment of a marriage that
results from application of church laws. This holds true to all other established churches
or religions.

In this connection, it is noteworthy that ever since the adoption of the New Civil
Code, the state recognizes Muslim divorces or dissolutions of marriages in accordance
with the Muslim law. Under the principle of equality before the law, if Muslim divorces
are legalized, there could be no serious objections to recognizing the annulment of a
marriage by a church or by any other established and duly recognized religious
denomination

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

gue —

HON. GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 2383,

Introduced by HON. GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA

AN ACT
LEGALIZING CHURCH ANNULMENT OR DISSOLUTION OF CERTAIN MARRIAGES
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Whenever a marriage, duly and legally solemnized by a priest,
minister, imam, rabbi, or presiding elder of an established church or religion in the
Philippines is subsequently annulled or dissolved in a final judgment or decree by said
church or religion, in accordance with the canons or precepts of the latter, the said
annulment or dissolution shall be recognized and given full force and effect in the
Philippines.

SEC. 2. The final judgment or decree of annulment or dissolution referred to in
the next-preceding section shall be recorded in the appropriate civil registry, within thirty
(30) days from issuance of said final judgment or decree of annulment or dissolution.

SEC. 3. Any act or provision of law inconsistent this Act is hereby repealed.

SEC. 4. 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,
07 AUG 2013
Republic of the Philippines EN PL,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ~ j

Quezon City, Metro Manila

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,_2344

Introduced by Representative BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant authority to Cebu Technological University (CTU)-Daanbantayan
Campus to offer the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering ( BS Mark) Course by
appropriating funds therefor for the purchase of facilities and equipments necessary for the

purpose.

‘The Cebu Technological University-Daanbantayan Campus has been in the service of
providing quality higher education in the district at a minimal cost. In 2010, it opened the course
on BS Marine Engineering by virtue of the Campus President’s advice, To date, it has a total of
1,776 enrollees. However, the campus teaches only the first two (2) years of the curriculum for
it lacks the facilities and equipments to continue teaching the third which is also the last year. In
order to obtain a diploma, students have to transfer to CTU-Carmen Campus to enroll for the 3
year. Going to Carmen would take almost three (3) hours of travel since it is almost a hundred
kilometers away from Daanbantayan, Cost of travel and boarding will cause additional financial
burden to parents.

Since the Commission on Higher Education recently issued a memorandum directing
CTU-Daanbantayan Campus to stop offering the BS MarE course which is very prejudicial to
the students, parents, and administration, faculty ,and staff of CTU-Daanbantayan Campus, it is
imperative that the State shall provide these immediate necessities to protect the welfare of the
stakeholders.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON

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

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2344

HOUSE BILL NO. ig

Introduced by Representative BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON

AN ACT GRANTING AUTHORITY TO CEBU ‘TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
(CTU) - DAANBANTAYAN CAMPUS TO OFFER THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN.
MARINE ENGINEERING COURSE BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF NECESSARY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

Section I. The Cebu Technological University (CTU) - Daanbantayan Campus is hereby
granted authority to offer the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (Mar) course by
appropriating funds for the purchase of facilities and equipments necessary to carry out the
objective of the course.

Section II]. The Cebu Technological University Main Campus shall immediately
include in its budget the financial requirement for the purchase of said facilities and equipments
for CTU-Daanbantayan Campus, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section II. The Commission on Higher Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Section IV, This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
Quezon City » “ay
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First Regular Session ya

Introduced by TUCP Party-List Representative
HON. RAYMOND DEMOCRITO C. MENDOZA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is a need to protect the consuming public using the convenience of credit
cards. Credit cardholders suffer from exorbitant rates charged by credit card
companies. Monthly rates range from 2.5 to 3.5 percent for cumulative non-
compounded interest rates of 30 to 42 percent per year. With the penalty, late
payment fees and other charges and compounding, the rate is more than what ‘5-6!
operators charge.

The terms and conditions on the issuance and use of credit cards bind credit
cardholders. But the Supreme Court has ruled that stipulated interest rates of 3%
per month and higher are excessive, iniquitous, unconscionable and exorbitant and
that such stipulations are void for being contrary to morals, if not against the law.

In GR 175490, Ileana Macalinao vs. BPI (Bank of Philippine Islands) promulgated on
September 19, 2009, the Supreme Court said, “We are of the opinion that the
interest rate and penalty charge xxx should be equitably reduced to 2% per month
or 24% per annum.”

This bill will put into effect the cap on interest rates and penalty charges as ruled by
the Supreme Court.

This bill also prohibits credit card companies from charging fees for exceeding the
cardholder's credit limit. Such fees are unconscionable since the credit card
companies themselves authorized individual transactions which resulted in
cardholders exceeding their credit limits.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2551

Introduced by TUCP Party-List Representative
HON. RAYMOND DEMOCRITO C, MENDOZA

AN ACT
PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CREDIT CARD HOLDERS BY SETTING ACEILING
ON INTEREST RATES AND SURCHARGES AND PROHIBITING HIDDEN
PENALTIES OR COSTS IMPOSED BY CREDIT CARD COMPANIES, BANKS, AND
SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS ON PURCHASES AND CASHADVANCES MADE
THROUGH SUCH FACILITY.

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

SECTION 1. Interest rates imposed by credit card companies on purchases and cash
advances made through such facility shall in no case be higher than 1% per month
or 12% per annum, without compounding.

SECTION 2. Surcharges or penalties shall likewise be limited to a ceiling of 1% per
month, without compounding.

SECTION 3. Regardless of conditions set by the company issuing credit cards, no
credit cardholder shall be charged fees for exceeding the cardholder's credit limit.

SECTION 4. No other costs shall be imposed other than the foregoing except for
reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of collection completely disclosed to,
sufficiently understood by and voluntarily agreed with by an applicant for credit card
facility,

SECTION 5. The pertinent provisions of the Truth in Lending Act shall apply
suppletorily insofar as relevant and complementary to the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2183

Introduced by Honorable Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

This bill seeks to convert the San Jose ~ Ibaan Provincial Road, traversing the
Manila-Batangas Road, Poblacion, San Jose Junction passing Don Luis-Malainin to
Poblacion, Ibaan Junction of Batangas-Quezon Road, into a National Road. The said
road has a total length of 8.20 kilometers.

Roads are indispensable arteries in people’s travel as well as in the transport and
exchange of goods for commerce and trade. They are indisputably important especially to
the populace of the towns they traverse, These roads bring about more intensified
commercial transactions among different parties in the economy, and therefore play a key
role in the growth of national economy.

Given the bill’s very apparent local and national significance, approval thereof is
urgently and strongly urged



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

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 2183

Introduced by Honorable Mark Llandro L. Mendoza

“AN ACT.

CONVERTING THE SAN JOSE ~ IBAAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE

MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE, PROVINCE OF BATANG. OA

NATIONAL ROAD”

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

SECTION 1, The San Jose ~ Ibaan Provincial Road located in the Municipality of
San Jose, Province of Batangas is hereby converted into a national road under the direct
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

SECTION 2. The Secretary 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 (1'5) days after its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.2497

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSWOMAN AURORA ENERIO-CERILLES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the duty of the State to establish and maintain a system of free public education in
the high school level, to protect and promote the right of citizens to quality education,
and to take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. This bill seeks to
carry out this duty through the establishment of a National High School in Barangay
Pantad, Municipality of Dumalinao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

A barangay of a third-class municipality, Barangay Pantad has a sizable number of
elementary graduates who are unable to pursue secondary education because of the
location and limited number of high schools in the vicinity. This hinders the residents’
right to accessible education and deprives the barangay the opportunity to develop its
community and improve the quality of the residents’ lives in various aspects —
economic, social, cultural, political, and spiritual

Economically, education provides citizens the necessary knowledge, skills, and values
that will support the country’s economic growth and will make the country progressive
and prosperous. Most importantly, education helps break the vicious cycle of poverty
from one generation to the next.

The establishment of a National High School makes high school education more
accessible to the barangay and would result to more educated Filipinos who would then
have better opportunities to improve their living standards. This bill does not only give
utmost importance to education but also helps in creating economic opportunities and
strengthening our national economy.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this very important bill.

AUROR: JERIO-CERILLES


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO,_24°7

INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSWOMAN AURORA ENERIO-CERILLES

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PANTAD,
MUNICIPALITY OF DUMALINAO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, TO BE
KNOWN AS PANTAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREOF

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

Section 1. Establishment of National High School. There shall be established, under the
supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd), a National High School in
Barangay Pantad, Municipality of Dumalinao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be
known as Pantad National High School.

Section 2. Appropriations, The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriation of the DepEd under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum needed for its operation and maintenance shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

Section 3. 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. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
320

HOUSE BILL NO. _23

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There fs @ sudden surge of funeral agents going into various hospitals like the
Justice Jose Abad Santos Mother and Child Hospital, Ospital ng Tondo, Ospital ng
Maynila, Sta. Ana Hospital, Ospital ng Sampaloc and Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial
Medical Center and presumebly other hospitals or medical centers in the country in
search of prospective clients.

In fact, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, in the case of the City of Manila ordered
hospital directors to ban or prohibit funeral agents from sneaking inside hospital
premises especially when they are in search of an immediate family member of a dying
patient or terminally-ill and causing this prospective client to sign a contract,

This is not just morally anachronistic. Hospitals are there to run to in order to
insure that patients come out alive and well. And doctors in the hospitals are likely
minded to keep their patients alive and well as possible.

‘Thus, it is an insult to the role of hospitals and the core thrust of medical practice
when funeral agents as much as attempt to invade the premises asking or in fact
looking for dying or terminaily-il! patients in an intent to forge a contract with the
immediate family member. ‘

Under the measure, the Department o
penalties and shall institute rules and regulatio
transactions inside the premises of hospif

Rall prescribe appropriate
@ to prevent furlgral agents from initiating
atients or terminally-il


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2320

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
BANNING A FUNERAL AGENT FROM ENTRY INTO ANY HOSPITAL WITH INTENT
OF HAVING A FAMILY MEMBER OF A DYING OR TERMINALLY-ILL PATIENT SIGN
'A CONTRACT AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES IN VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1, Itis hereby declared banned or prohibited for a funeral agent
to enter a hospital to have a family member of a dying or terminally-il patient sign
‘a contract as the same is grossly in violation of the universal goal of every
hospital and the medical practice.

SEC. 2. Appropriate penalties in violation thereof shall be prescribed by
the Deparment of Health.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue pertinent
rules and regulations to carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least three newspapers of general circulation thirty days upon
its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

e
House Bill No, 2468

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN “JOHNNY” R, REVILLA

AN ACT.
INSTITUTING A SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS' DEPENDENTS

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

‘This Act shall be known as the “OFW Dependents' Social
tance Act of 2013.”

SE ION 1. Short T
Development and Welfare As:

SEC. 2. Declaration of State Policy. - Section 12, Article II of the 1987 Constitution states on
the Declaration of Principles and State Policies that “ The State recognizes the sanctity of family life
and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution.”

To this end, the State shall take such programs to sustain harmony among the members of the
OFWs family and prepare families for future reintegration of the returning overseas worker.

EC. 3, Establishment of OFW Dependents’ Social Development and Welfare Assistance

a) The Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator shall
establish OFW Dependents’ Social Development and Welfare Assistance Center (or the “Center”) in
every region. These Centers are mandated to

1) Provide social development, welfare and counseling assistance to
dependents of the OFW;

2.) Prepare a reintegration program for returning overseas worker;

3.) To serve as coordinating office to non-government agencies and
organizations that extends assistance to OFWs;

4.) To serve as an effective link between OFW dependents and various
government agencies


b) The Center shall be established in a location in the region where there is a large
concentration of OFW dependents

SEC. 4. Organization of OFW Dependents' Association — The OWWA shall promote and aid
in the establishment of OFW Dependents’ Association or support groups in every region. It shall also
facilitate for the interaction among members of OFW dependents in the locality.

SEC. 5. Reportorial Requirement — An annual report shall be submitted to the Department of
Labor and Employment as to the number of reported cases as well as the type of intervention and
assistance that were provided by the Center.

SEC. 6. Funding Requirement —
this Act are hereby appropri

ich sum as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of
ied out of the National Treasury.

SEC, 7. Effectivity. - This Act Shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS SAU 2019
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo.__2130

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INTRODUCED sy gen MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The youth play an important part in nation building. As Dr. Jose Rizal declared,
they are the future of the country. The government, for its part, must ensure that the
young citizens realize their potentials for this end by providing opportunities that promote
the optimum development of their well-being.

In spite of the government's mandate, a large number of young people are
unable to get formal education. A World Bank (WB) study indicated that majority of the
out of school youth (OSY) live in environments with few livelihood options where asset
attainment is difficult. The study also showed that OSY are typically born to large
impoverished families whose household heads also lack basic education skills. The lack
of financial resources are often responsible for forcing youth out of school. As a result,
children help their parents in various enterprises to make ends meet, whether out of their
own volition or otherwise.

This bill seeks to establish a skills training center for out of school youth in the
first district of Marikina City. Cognizant of the fact that education is vital to economic and
social success, this measure aims to provide another avenue, through informal
education or technical training, by which the unfortunate OSY could improve their lot. In
addition to its economic aspect, the skills training center is important for social order as
well, as OSY would be trained, and ultimately employed, as productive members of the
community.

In light of the foregoing, urgent approval of this bill is sincerely sought.

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MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO
Representative
1st District, City of Marikina


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House sii no,__2130

INTRODUCED BY REP. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT SKILLS TRAINING CENTER FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL,
YOUTH IN THE FIRST DISTRICT OF MARIKINA CITY, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A District Skills and Training Center for Out-of-School Youth is hereby
established in the 1* District of Marikina City.

SEC. 2. The Center shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Labor and Employment.

SEC. 3. The Department of Labor and Employment shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the speedy and effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 4, 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.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
hi:

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Honorable Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. and =.
Honorable Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 9A5 4

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology
(MOSCAT) is a public institution of tertiary education located in the upland
farming community of Claveria, one of the 24 towns composing the province
of Misamis Oriental.

With education as the front core of the college, its faculty and staff
continue to enhance their professional capabilities through trainings locally
and abroad. It is also the function of the school to acquire more instructional
facilities and equipment to serve the need of its academic programs. The
college also provides scholarships to poor but deserving students through
funding institutions and agencies.

The goals of MOSCAT include the following.

a. Provide relevant and quality technological, professional and vocational
education and training in the fields of agriculture, industry as well as in
the arts and sciences consistent with the goals for national
development;

b. Promote research, advanced studies and professional leadership in
related disciplines and other areas of specialization; and

. Undertake resource production and management initiatives geared
toward the attainment of institutional financial sustainability,

In order to achieve its goals, it must have proper equipment and
facilities available to its ever increasing student population. As of the present,
it does not have enough classrooms and dormitories to serve all its students
As such, there is a need to provide additional funding to the school for the
construction of additional classrooms and dormitories.

In view thereof, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought

seme heres JR.

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 245.4

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL
CLASSROOMS, LABORATORIES AND DORMITORIES IN THE MISAMIS
ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY.

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

SECTION 1. The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and
Technology (MOSCAT) is hereby authorized to construct additional
classrooms, laboratories and dormitories inside its campus in Claveria,
Misamis Oriental.

SEC.2. The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated exclusively for the implementation of this Act.

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

SEC.4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
Publication in any two (2) national newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

2581

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Anao-Cuyapo Road connecting the Municipality of
Cuyapo, Province of Nueva Ecija and the Municipality of Anao, Province of Tarlac into a
National Road.

The existing 7.1 kilometer stretch of road starts from the Anao town proper to
Cuyapo town proper through the Municipality of Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija. It is presently
heavily traversed by motorists from nearby municipalities. By converting the Anao-Cuyapo
into a National Road, it will provide for the population linkages and better access to services
complementing the agricultural, tourism and social sectors thereby contributing to the
social and economic growth of both provinces.

The Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac lack the capacity to upgrade
and maintain the aforementioned road. Without appropriate funding for maintenance, the
road will slowly deteriorate and may come into a state of disrepair. Thus the need to
provide funds for the purpose of continuously maintaining the road at its best conditions for
the general welfare of commuters plying the route is of primordial concern.

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

Rep. ESTRELLITA “Ging” B. SUANSING
1* District, Nueva Ecijal


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

2581

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE ANAO-CUYAPO ROAD CONNECTING
THE PROVINCES OF NUEVA ECUJA AND TARLAC INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREON

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road known as the Anao-Cuyapo Road, connecting the
municipality of Anao, Province of Tarlac and the municipalities of Nampicuan and Cuyapo,
Province of Nueva Ecija, which has a length of seven point one (7.1) kilometers, is hereby
converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways.

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

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its approval.

‘Approved,
Republic of the Philippines f Vet
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 24 SEP 2013
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Quezon City Sa

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2986

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to designate June 15 of every year a special non-working holiday in commemoration
of Araw ng Opol in the said municipality of Misamis Oriental

Opol town was created from the villages of Opol, [gpit, and Lower Iponan that were formerly
part of Cagayan de Oro City, by virtue of Republic Act No. 524 that was approved June 15, 1950.
Opol is currently a 4th class municipality in the province and has a population of 47,187 people
(2007 Philippine Census),

The municipality is slowly becoming more urbanized with its local population growth and the
rapid progress of nearby Cagayan de Oro City. Historically, Opol was largely a tural area focuseel
on agriculture and fishing, The development of residential suburbs and jobs in the tourism,
hospitality, light industry and services sectors have contributed to the town’s growth in recent
years

Opol has tourism spot potentials such as the Philippine Ostrich and Crocodile Farm that is open
to the public for supervised tours; the Opol Aviary and Mini Zoo that features native birds and
animals; and beach resorts for all types of gatherings and functions.

Declaring the Araw ng Opol as a special non-working holiday will further encourage the people
contribute more in the over-all effort to improve the town. Declaring this holiday is @ simple way
for government to honor the generations of Opolanons who continue to make their town proud
and progressive

‘The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Approved,

HON. JULIETVE T. UY
2" District, Misamis Oriental
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2986

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by HON. JULIETTE T. UY

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF OPOL, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE
KNOWN AS “ARAW NG OPOL”

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

SECTION 1, June 15 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the
ity of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental in commemoration of its founding

anniversary to be known as “Araw ng Opol”,

SECTION 2, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publi
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 2957

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Such old adage, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it” can no longer dominate the
bureaucratic thinking that all is fine with the GSIS, this despite a whooping P11 billion in
unreconciled accounts as per reports from the Commission on Audit.

‘Theoretically, a policy failure of this scope and magnitude translates in possible
negative effects unto the retirementiife claims, loan proceeds and other benefits of
every bonafide member of the Government Service Insurance System.

Congress therefore cannot look at this emerging serious weakness in the fiscal
emeers dab int of a giant government insurance system with non-chalance, much less
inaction.

It is hereby proposed that a form of legislative-executive audit body be formed or
80 created to do work in reconcilement, in-depth study of the capabilities and
weaknesses of the computer programs, identification of system errors (if any), and
toward recommending if not developing enhancements of the system,

Apparently, with GSIS’ 1.3 million active mi ‘as of December 2012, its
ability and capacity to account for every peso in mi é amed to
have crashed as not to be able to account with scientific and technical validity oh alll its

monetary and financial affairs as the only legi
employees.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2957

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ENHANCING THE GSIS ACCOUNTS SYSTEM THROUGH A LEGISLATIVE-
EXECUTIVE AUDIT BODY AND POOL OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS AND
AUDITORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “GSIS Accounts Reconcilement Act
of 2013",

SEC. 2. Under this Act, there shall be created a Legislative-Executive
Reconcilement Body composed of representatives from COA and Congress to perform
reconcilement of accounts of GSIS.

SEC. 3. To effectively carry out the provision of this Act, said audit body shall be
authorized to commission a private organization to help in its work.

SEC. 4. When the technical framework shall have been tested, validated and
evaluated, GSIS shall henceforth adopt it in its measures, systems and programs.

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

Approved,
31 JUL 2013

Republic of the Philippines i : i]
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | 30 fi }
Batasan Hills, Quezon City A popes

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session a

HOUSE BILL No, 2091

Introduced by Representative AURORA ENERIO - CERILLES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Prior to the establishment of Zamboanga-Sibugay, the Province of Zamboanga del Sur
had 2 District Engineering Offices, identifiably 1* District Engineering Office in Pagadian
City, covering the 1" Congressional District and 2" District Engineering Office in the
Municipality of Ipil, Zamboanga del Sur covering the 2" Congressional District of the
province.

Because of the distance from the 2" District Engineering Office to other municipalities
belonging to the 2"! Congressional District, Representative Antonio H. Cerilles authored
Republic Act No. 9042 which created the 3" District Engineering Office in Guipos,
Zamboanga del Sur in 1996.

A few years thereafter, Zamboanga-Sibugay was established with also two (2)
Congressional Districts, correspondingly needing two (2) District Engineering Offices.
Since the Municipality of Ipil became part of Zamboanga-Sibugay, the 2" District
Engineering Office that served Zamboanga del Sur, now serves Zamboanga-Sibugay,
making the 3" District Engineering Office in Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur a misnomer.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this bill to avoid confusion among the
municipalities of the 2" Congressional District of Zamboanga del Sur that the District
Engineering Office could not serve them. It is also to rectify the wrong impression that
Zamboanga del Sur has three (3) Congressional Districts because of the existing 3"?
District Engineering Office.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2091
Introduced by Representative AURORA ENERIO - CERILLES

AN ACT
RENAMING AND RECOGNIZING THE THIRD (3) DISTRICT ENGINEERING
OFFICE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR AS SECOND (2) DISTRICT ENGINEERING
OFFICE AND PROVIDING ALL SUPPORT THEREOF

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

Section 1. The existing 3" District Engineering Office in Guipos, Zamboanga del
Sur shall be renamed to be known as 2" District Engineering Office of the province

Sec, 2, Any amount and support necessary for the renaming of the Engineering
District Office, as well as the annual operating expenses shall be provided by the
Department of Public Works and Highways

Sec, 3, The Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act

Sec, 4, This Act shall take effect upon its approval and publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation, *

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16™ Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. 2434

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to a seventy (75) bed capacity hospital to be known as Mamintal
Adiong Sr. Provincial Hospital located in Ditsaan-Ramain, Lanao del Sur.

With the passage of this bill, the more than 19,000 residents of Ditsaan-Ramain
no longer have to travel to Marawi City for their medical needs. The provincial hospital
will be able to provide a more integrated, comprehensive, accessible and effective
quality health care and services not only to the town of Ditsaan-Ramain but also to its
neighboring municipalities.

Considering that the late Representative Mamintal Adiong Sr. devoted his life in
serving the people from 1938 to 2004, it is but fitting that the provincial hospital be
named after him. He has been a champion of infrastructure programs in Lanao del Sur,
and strong advocate for institutional health reforms in the province and country as well.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly souglt for.
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REP. ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG
1* District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16™ Congress
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2494

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SEVENTY FIVE (75)-BED PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DITSAAN-RAMAIN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR,
TO BE KNOWN AS THE MAMINTAL ADIONG SR. PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the Department
of Health, a seventy five (75)-bed provincial hospital in the Municipality of Ditsaan-
Ramain, Province of Lanao del Sur, to be known as the Mamintal Adiong Sr. Provincial
Hospital.

Section 2. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

Section 3. The Secretary of Health shall issue a written assurance that personnel of the
hospital will be appointed and that funds for its maintenance and operation have been
appropriated.

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

Approved.