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Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, squid
and other marine products in the Municipality of Mamburao, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

The Province of Occidental Mindoro, dubbed as the “Marine Wonderland of Luzon,” has
abundant supply of fishes and other marine resources which provide food and livelihood to the
people. However, there is a need for pavement dryers in its municipalities in order for them to
preserve and dry their catch

We are pushing for the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve on the quantity of
fish harvests and to reduce post-harvest losses especially on fish drying in every municipality. In
order for us to promote agricultural development and growth, our fishermen need support
through this post-harvest production facility. This will contribute to food security and
sufficiency while giving the fishermen better income opportunity and encouragement to
produce more catch.

Pursuant to the government's policy to increase productivity in different regions of the country,
the construction of solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish and other marine products in the
Municipality of Mamburao, Province of Occidental Mindoro is hereby sought.

A. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA.


Congress of the Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6524

Introduced by Representative MA. AMELITA A. CALIMBAS - VILLAROSA

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PAVEMENT DRYER FOR SEAWEEDS,
FISH, SQUID AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAMBURAO,
PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish, and other marine
products in the Municipality of Mamburao, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulation for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the construction of the solar pavement dryer for
seaweeds, fish and other marine products shall be charged to the appropriations of
Department of Agriculture under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the solar pavement dryer for seaweeds, fish
and other marine products shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Agriculture Provincial Field Office of Occidental Mindoro.

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 4.494)

Introduced by Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to reset the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election scheduled
on October 2010 to October 2011.

Currently, our country is still suffering from election fatigue, financial uncertainty and
Political turbulence. Further, the money intended for the Barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan elections can be used in the meantime for basic social services like health,
education and livelihood.

The primary objective of this measure is to reset the Barangay and Sangguniang
Kabataan election in order to save government fiscal resources and to avoid further

aggravating the country’s budget deficit.

Hence, the early approval of this measure is eamestly sought.

GABRIE! iS R-QUISUMBING
District,Cebu


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 19:20

Introduced by Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing

“AN ACT POSTPONING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG
KABATAAN ELECTIONS TO OCTOBER 2011”

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

SECTION 1. Date of Election - The election of baranggay and sangguniang
kabataan officials are hereby postponed from October 2010 to October 2011.

SECTION 2. Extension of term. — All incumbent barangay officials shall
remain in office unless sooner removed or suspended for cause. Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan officials who are ex-officio members of the Sangguniang
Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall continue to
serve as such in the sanggunian concerned until the assumption of new Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan officials is proclaimed.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary for the implementation
of this Act shall be taken from the appropriations for the Commission on Elections
under the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Commission on
Elections shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to implement this
Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._1120

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

While proper garbage disposal or segregation can somehow ease the problem, its enormity is
obviously beyond the reach of these remedies.

This bill seeks to become part of the solution in the sense that in case litters will not be cleaned
for one reason or another, the biodegradable feature of litters would enable itself to decompose
naturally without further action.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

: 1129

Introduced by Honorable Roger Gaviola Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING FOOD MANUFACTURERS/RE-PACKERS/MARKETERS TO USE BIODEGRADABLE
MATERIALS FOR WRAPPERS/PACKAGES OF THEIR PRODUCTS.

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

SECTION 1. Definition of terms. For purposes of implementing this act, the following terms shall
be interpreted to mean as follows:

Biodegradable materials-shall mean as the kind of material that can be easily decomposed by
nature in due time without need to further processing;
a) Food manufacturers ~ shall refer to manufacturing outfits producing
or processing in commercial scale food items such as candies, chewing gums, hamburgers,
French fries, cakes, siopao, biscuits, cookies, and other similar food items which can be
wrapped for purposes portability;

b) Marketers ~ shall refer to commercial outfits selling food items
which re-packed their sold items under their trade names;
) Re-packers ~ shall refer to outfits selling their services to repacked

commercial items for large or small scale marketing distribution.

SECTION 2. All food manufacturers, food processors, marketers and re-packers shall use
biodegradable materials in wrapping and packaging their food products for commercial distribution or
selling

SECTION 3. Penal Clause. Any person who is proven to have violated this Act shall be meted a
penalty of not less than five hundred thousand pesos (P 500,000.00) or not more than ten million pesos
(P10,000,000.00) and an imprisonment of not less one year and one day and not more than five years.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1013

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 2 (Declaration of Principles and Policies) of Republic act No.
6657, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Act of
1988, provides in part:

“The State shall provide incentives to
landowners to invest the proceeds of the
agrarian reform program to promote
industrialization, employment and privatization
of public sector enterprises. Financial
instruments used as payment for lands shall
contain features that shall enhance negotiability
and acceptability in the marketplace.”

This bill seeks to shorten the maturity period of the Land Bank of
the Philippines (LBP) Bonds issued to landowners as compensation for
their land falling under the coverage of the Comprehensive Agrarian
Reform Program.

Under RA 6657, ten percent (10%Jof the face value of the LBP
Bonds mature every year until the tenth (10°) year. This condition set by
the law is detrimental on the part of the landowners because by the time
the LBP Bonds are fully paid, the purchasing power of its cash equivalent
has considerably depreciated.

This bill seeks to be fair on both the landowners and the farmer-
beneficiaries. The farmers-beneficiaries will be able to acquire ownership


of the land that they till while the landowners will enjoy the value of their
lands within a shorter period of time.

In view of its national and local importanice, the approval of this

bill is earnestly sought.
KE u fyr—
IRENCIO C. GARAY


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1013

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A SHORTER MATURITY PERIOD FOR LAND BANK
OF THE PHILIPPINES BONDS GIVEN TO LAND OWNERS, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6657, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM ACT OF 1988

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

SECTION 1. Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 6657,
otherwise known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Act, is hereby
amended to read as follows:

“Section 18. Valuation and Mode of
Compensation. The LBP shall compensate the
landowner in such amount as shall be agreed
upon by the landowner and the DAR and LBP or
as may be finally determined by the court as just
compensation for the land.

The compensation shall be paid in one of the
following modes at the option of the landowners:

XxX
KXxx

xxx

LBP Bonds, which shall have the
following features:

REDE


a) Market interest rates aligned
with 9l-days treasury bill rates. [Ten]
TWENTY percent [(10%)] (20%) of the face
value of the bonds shall mature every year
from the date of issuance until the [tenth
(10")] FIFTH (5") year: Provided, That
should the landowner choose to forego the
cash portion, whether in full or in part, he
shall be paid correspondingly in LBP
Bonds;

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No_ 19 1?

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to require big car companies to put up sub-assembly plants
for the local manufacture of certain car or auto parts to significantly lower the local
price of cars or automobiles which are largely imported abroad and assembled
here.

Car manufacturing is undoubtedly ‘a profitable industry raking million of
millions in profits. However, since the motoring public buy their car or auto parts at
prices that are not well within their financial capacity, the author of this bill
envisions that if the car companies could indeed be required to set up sub-
assembly lines with the use of local raw materials and local labor, then it will not
‘only generate employment opportunities but it will significantly lower the prices of
these car or auto parts.

Likewise, for the purpose of taxation, the State shall stand to benefit from
the operations of these sub-assembly lines that will be put up in ideally situated
locations.

In view of this, the approval of this bill is prayed for.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

Fisiias Bill No. 1517

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
REQUIRING CAR COMPANIES TO PUT UP SUB-ASSEMBLY PLANTS FOR
THE LOCAL MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN CAR OR AUTO PARTS

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

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

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

SECTION 3. The Act requires car companies to put up sub-assembly plants
for the local manufacture of certain car or auto parts.

SECTION 4. The secretary of the Department of Transportation and
Communication (DOTC) shall prescribe rules and regulations to implement the
purpose Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House BIL No. _1608

Introduced by the Honorable Ma. Milagros 11. Magsaysay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed legislation is aimed to monitor the correct amount of taxes and
duties of all motor vehicles registered in the Land Transportation Office (LTO ). Asa
curative legislative measure, this bill, also seeks to aid in the control of the
registration of car-nap, carjack and other vebiicles of illegal sources,

For number of years registered motor vehicles were able to defraud
government by not paying the correct amount of taxes and duties perpetrated and
abeited by some LTO and custom personnel.

‘The sizeable revenue that can be collected as a result of the ‘accurate
assessment of the taxies and duties for motor vehicles will greatly contribute in
reducing the budget deficit of the national government, and through the passage of
this bill, it will help government agencies in fighting criminals who defraud
registration of illegally acquired motor vehicles.

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MA. MILAGROS IH. MAGSAYSAY


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House'Bitl No. 1608

Introduced by the Honorable Ma. Milagros 11. Magsaysay

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136, ARTICLE Ill, SECTION 14-
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION- A PROPERLY
NUMBERED CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATON SHALL BE ISSUED FOR
EACH SEPARATE MOTOR VEHICLE AFTER DUE INSPECTION AND
PAYMENT OF CORRESPONDING REGISTRATION FEES, as amended

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

Section 1. Section 14 of Republic Act 4136, stated, A properly
numbered certificate of registration shall be issued for each separate motor vehicle
after due inspection and payment of corresponding registration fees. is hereby
amended as follows:

” Section 14, A properly numbered certificate of registration shall
be issued for each separate motor vehicle after due inspection and payment of
corresponding registration fee. Provided, however, that, the Certificate of Payment
Number (CP ) for Taxes and Duties; the amount paid, date of payment, be
indicated in the motor vehicle’s Certificate of Registration before its issuance by
the Land Transportation Office (LTO ).

Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations

‘The Secretary of Department of Transportation and Communication in
coordination with the Land Transportation Office, Secretary of Department of
Finance and other concerned agencies shall formulate the necessary rules and
regulations for the implementatioin of this act.



Section 3. Repealing Clause

: All laws, decrees, rules or regulations or parts thereof, which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this act, are hereby deemed repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

Section 4. Effectivity

This act shalt toke effect fifteen (15) days aller its publication in the
Official Gazette or in to news paper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 1789

Introduced by the Honorable Nur G. Jaafar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to give equal work opportunities to labor regardless of religion and/ or
ethnic affiliation. Laws against discrimination are in place; however, enforcement needs to be
improved. While we respect the rights of employers to hire, it is but proper that we protect the

rights of our people. We should give everyone his/her due. Differences in religion and/ or ethnic
affiliation should not be a deterrent.

Our Constitution explicitly abhors inequality and discrimination. It even exhorts
Congress to give highest priority to the enactment of measures that protect and enhance the right
of all people to human dignity and reduce social, economic, and political inequalities.

For these reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 1780

Introduced by the Honorable Nur G. Jaafar

AN ACT
PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE HIRING OF EMPLOYEES OR WORKERS BY
VIRTUE OF RELIGION AND/OR OTHER ETHNIC AFFILIATION AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The State shall give protection to labor, promote full employment, and ensure equal
work opportunities regardless of religion and/or ethnic affiliation. No employer may refuse to
hire respective employees or workers due to differences in religion and ethnic affiliation.

Itis the duty of the Secretary of Labor to, among others, monitor, report, admonish and
recommend, if necessary, the closure of any firm, company, or establishment found to be in
violation of this Act.

SECTION 2. Any violation of this Act shall be dealt with a fine of not less than Ten Thousand
Pesos (P 10,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than three (3) months nor more than three years,
or both, at the discretion of the court.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Labor shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the
effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. All other laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other issuances or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1343

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution guarantees that the State shall give priority to education and 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.

The construction and maintenance of school buildings and facilities are very much
essential to meet the requirements of a quality public education, considering the miserable
situation of our school buildings, classrooms and other facilities. Most of our elementary and
secondary public schools have inadequate classrooms due to either damaged or dilapidated
status of the existing ones. :

shortage in classrooms compel our teachers and pupils to hold their classes in shift
shelters, especially in the case of schools in far flung barangays, utilizing the shelter of mango
trees and shift tents made of bamboos.

This proposed measure seeks to augment the present budget allocated for this purpose
through the creation of a Special Education fund for School Building and Facilities that would
come from revenue collections from excise taxes on alcohol products (distilled spirits, wines and
fermented liquor) and tobacco products (cigars and cigarettes)

Hence, to uplift the standard of our public elementary and secondary education,
immediate consideration and passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.
‘ Second District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1343

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL FUND INTENDED FOR
SCHOOL BUILDING AND FACILITIES, TO BE ALLOCATED FROM THE EXCISE TAX
COLLECTIONS ON ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Revenue Collection from Excise Tax and Alcohol and Tobacco Products. — A
Special Education fund for School Building and Facilities is hereby created from the allocation of all
revenue collections from excise taxes on alcohol products (distilled spirits, wines and fermented liquor)
and tobacco products (cigars and cigarettes) as provided under Section 141 to 147 of the National Internal
Revenue Code of 197.

SEC. 2, Administration of the Fund. ~ The Special Education fund for Schoo! Building and
Facilities shall be under the administration and supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd).

SEC. 3. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication two (2)
ational newspapers of general circulation, The publication shall not be later than seven (7) days after
approval thereof.
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Fifteenth Congress

First Regular Session

1792

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE BAI SANDRA S. A. SEMA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Constitution mandates that each city with a population of at least two
hundred fifty thousand (250,000) shall have at least one representative in the House of
Representatives. Cotabato City having a population of 259,153 per the 2007 census is
one such city which until now has no separate representative in Congress. Although it
has already exceeded the 250,000 margin, Cotabato City does not have its own
representative and continues to be included in the first legislative district of
Maguindanao along with the municipalities of Barira, Buldon, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Datu
Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Northern Kabuntalan, Parang, Sultan Kudarat,
Sultan Mastura, and Upi

After the separation of Cotabato City from the first legislative district of
Maguindanao, the latter would still have the municipalities of Barira, Buldon, Datu Blah
T. Sinsuat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Northern Kabuntalan, Parang,
Sultan Kudarat, Sultan Mastura, and Upi with a total population of 562,886.

To implement the mandate of the Constitution, immediate approval of this Bill is
earnestly sought.

HON. BAI
First Distri

INDRA S. A. SEMA
of Maguindanao


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

Fifteenth Congress

First Regular Session

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE BAI SANDRA S. A. SEMA

AN ACT SEPERATING COTABATO CITY FROM THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
OF THE PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO TO CONSTITUTE THE LONE
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF COTABATO CITY

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

SECTION 1. Lone Legislative District. - Cotabato City is hereby separated

from the First Legislative District of the Province of Maguindanao to constitute the Lone

Legislative District of Cotabato City.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. — The incumbent Representative of the First
Legislative District of the Province of Maguindanao shall continue to represent the said
district until the new Representative of the Lone Legislative District of Cotabato City
shall have been elected and qualified in the next regular congressional elections.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Elections shall issue the

necessary rules and regulation to implement the provisions this Act.


SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rule and regulations inconsistent with this
Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 5. 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 Philippin
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1212

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROMOTING BARANGAY JUSTICE BY AMENDING ARTICLE ELEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-SIX, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Presidential Decree No. 1508 was able to establish a system of amicably
setting disputes at the barangay level. But there is a need to strengthen this
system and one such amendment concerns the institution of safeguards against
prescription of actions which may occur if conciliation is resorted to by the parties
involved.

The proposed measure seeks to address this need by specifically
providing that the filing of case with the Punong Barangay interrupts the running
of the prescriptive period under the Civil Code of the Philippines or Republic Act
No. 386, in particular Article 1155. The suspension, however, does not extend to
more than sixty (60) days to prevent the possibility of undue delay that the
suspension might engender.

In the interest of encouraging serious recourse to the system of amicable
settling disputes at the barangay level, the immediate passage of this measure is
earnestly requested.

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DIOSDADO Ls. ARROYO crore ARROYO.

Second District, Camarines Sur cond District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1212

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROMOTING BARANGAY JUSTICE BY AMENDING ARTICLE ELEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY-SIX, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 1155 of the Civil Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:

"ART. 1155. The prescription of actions is interrupted when they are filed
before the court, when there is a written extrajudicial demand by the creditors,
[and] when there is any written acknowledgement of the debt by the debtor, OR
WHEN THEY ARE BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARANGAY OR THE
LUPON NG TAGAPAMAYAPA UNDER THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE..

IF BROUGHT BEFORE THE PUNONG BARANGAY OR THE LUPON
NG TAGAPAMAYAPA, THE PRESCRIPTION OF ACTION IS SUSPENDED


ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) DAYS TO BE RECKONED FROM THE
DATE OF SAID REFERRAL.

SECTION 2. This Act shall be without prejudice to the pertinent provisions
of the Revised Katarungang Pambarangay Law as provided for in Sections 399 -
422, Chapter VII, Title 1, Book 111 of Republic Act No. 7160.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1827

Introduced by Hon. Giorgidi B. Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The constitution expressly recognizes the family as an inviolable institution that
needs protection. In furtherance of this constitutional injunction, the law provides
protection to a family home. Thus, under the Civil Code, when judicially and extra
judicially constituted, a family home is exempt from execution, forced sale, or
attachment, except under well-defined exceptions.

This bill aims to add further impetus to this constitutional injunction by exempting a
family home from real estate taxes. In so doing, a family, especially the poor ones, may
be spared from the sorry spectacle of losing their homes simply because they can not pay
their real estate taxes.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1827
HOUSE BILL N 1827

Introduced by Hon. Giorgidi B. Aggabao

AN ACT
TO EXEMPT THE FAMILY HOME FROM THE
PAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX

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

SECTION |. Declaration of Policy . The family is the basic social institution
which public policy cherishes and protects.

SECTION 2. The family home defined. The family home is the dwelling house
where a person and his family reside, and the land on which it is situated

SECTION 3. The family home is exempt from the payment of real property tax.
‘A duly constituted family home is hereby declared exempt from the payment of the real

property tax if the owner of the real property is actually residing therein and the current
and fair market value thereof does not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Pesos.

If the current and fair market value of the family home exceeds Five Hundred
Thousand Pesos, only the first Five Hundred Thousand pesos shall be exempt from the
payment of the real property tax, and the excess shall be subject to tax.

If the current and fair market value of the family home exceeds one million
pesos, the entire real property shall be subject to tax

SECTION 4. Effectivity of this Act. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2009.

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:

First Regular Session :
House Bil No__ 1273

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the monthly pension of all Filipino War Veterans and to
appropriate the necessary funding for its effective implementation.

Our war veterans showed a different brand of patriotism and love for country by
risking their lives to defend our country and thus gained for us true and lasting
independence. However, these Filipino War Veterans are not being given the attention
rightfully deserved.

It is disheartening to note that our war veterans receive a very meager pension.
With the continuing escalation of the cost of living, these veterans could hardly afford a
decent and humane standard of living. Being elderly they are sickly and most of them
frequent to hospitals for medical attention. But their very small pension is not sufficient
for the expenses necessary to obtain medical attention and hospitalization.

This bill is in consonance with Section 7, Article XVI of the Constitution which
states that “the State shall provide immediate and adequate care, benefits and other
forms of assistance to War Veterans and veterans of military campaigns, their surviving
spouses and orphans X X X.”

In recognition of the courage and love of our country our War Veterans showed,
approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

0 eN
AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.
2" District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City z

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1273

House Bill No__

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO, Ph. D.

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MONTHLY PENSION OF FILIPINO WAR VETERANS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The monthly pension of all Filipino War Veterans is hereby
increased by fifty percent (50%).

SEC. 2. The Department of National Defense (DND) shall issue the necessary
rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations for the Department of National Defense (DND) under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations contrary or
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in
the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines,
whichever comes earlier.

Approved,
Republte of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1803
Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE
and HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes an amendment to Republic Act 157, that created
a Bureau of Investigation (Now Known As The National Bureau of
Investigation), by prescribing a fixed term of office of five (5) years,
without reappointment, to the Director of the NBI.

The security of tenure of the NBI Director will boost
professionalization of the NBI, promote its independence and thereby
improve its crime-fighting capability. The fixed term of office is intended
to insulate the head of the NBI from pressures or influence from any
individual or group that may undermine the performance of the
investigative and law enforcement tasks of the Bureau.

This bill is intended to enhance the Bureau's ability to perform its
mandate with the highest standards of objectivity, impartiality and
efficiency.

The approval of this bill is therefore earnestly requested.

AN
LUIS R. WILLAFUERTE

FEI NAN ~ ROMUALDEZ


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo. 1803
Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE
and HONORABLE FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY SEVEN, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT CREATING
THE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NOW KNOWN AS THE
NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION), BY PRESCRIBING A
FIXED TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS, WITHOUT
REAPPOINTMENT, OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE NBI

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress
assembled:
1 SecTION 1. Article 2 of Republic Act 157 is hereby amended to read

2 as follows:

2 Section 2. The National Bureau of Investigation shall be

4 headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the President

5 (of the Philippines) with the consent of the Commission on

6 Appointments (of the Congress of the Philippines) FOR A

7 TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS WITHOUT REAPPOINTMENT,

8 and shall receive an annual compensation (of seven thousand

9 two hundred pesos) AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY LAW OR

10 ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION.

qa Sec. 2. Any law, Presidential Decree, Issuance, Executive Order,

12 Letter of Instruction, Administrative Order, Rule and Regulation contrary


to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed,
modified, or amended accordingly.

Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect ten (10) days following its
complete publication in any national newspaper of general circulation.

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

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._102'7

Introduced by Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 13 (c) of Republic Act no. 6758 otherwise
known as the Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989 which provides the
step increments granted to government employees.

Government employees may be appointed or elected. The only differ in the means
of getting into the service. However, whether appointed or elected, both should enjoy the
same privileges and benefits granted to government employees during their service to the
government. Republic Act No. 6758 provides the step increments of government
employees based on merit and/or service, however, in the Department of Budget and
Management Circulars (DBM), the elected officials were excluded from the step
increment, Although it is provided in the Local Government Code that the elected
officials can determine respective salaries through an ordinance, however, the aforesaid
Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989 provides for the salaries of the
elected officials,

It is the spirit and intent of the law to allow elected officials avail of the step
Increment. Thus, in order to avoid confusion and seeming continued violation of the
spirit and intent of the law, there is a need to clarify and spell out a particular issue.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this proposed measure is strongly
recommended.

BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

Fifteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1027

Introduced by Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 13 (c) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6758 OTHRWISE
KKNOWN AS THE COMPENSATION AND POSITION CLASSIFICATION ACT.
OF 1989, PROVIDING STEP INCREMENTS OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

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

Section 1. Section 13(c) of Republic Act No. 6758 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Sec. 13. Pay Adjustments- Paragraphs (b) and (c), Section 15 of Presidential
Decree No. 985 are hereby amended to read as follows:

(b).

(c) Step Increments- Effective January 1, 1990 step increments shall be granted
based on merit and/ or length of service in accordance with the rules and regulations that
will be promulgated jointly by the DBM and the Civil Service Commission. Elected
officials shall also be entitled to step increments depending on number of election/s
the said official has been elected/re-elected.

Section 2.Retroactive Effective. This law shall be given retroactive effect
effective July 1, 2001. The affected officials not being able of the benefits of the step
increment are entitled to claim for salary differential.

Section 3. Effectivity Clause- This Act shall take fifteen (15) days from the date
of its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

Adopted,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

Housé BitNo__ 1342

Introduced by REP, AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 1 of the Philippine 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.”
Hence, the State is mandated to support and strengthen the provision of quality
and accessible education for the Filipinos especially for the indigent sector of the
population who cannot afford to pursue tertiary education.

Many underprivileged but deserving students were not able to pursue
tertiary education due financial constraints. Unlike elementary and secondary
education, the tertiary education is not accessible to our poor students who could
not afford to pay tuition fees and other school expenses. The cost of tertiary
education in our country hinders poor but deserving students from achieving their
dream and the opportunity to leave behind poverty.

This measure therefore proposes to provide scholarship grants in the form
of free tuition fee to at least five percent (5%) of the student population in all
colleges and universities who are poor but deserving students.

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

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

2” District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

i342

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THEIR
STUDENT POPULATION WHO ARE POOR BUT DESERVING STUDENTS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Scholarship for
the Poor Act"

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby the policy of the State to
give priority to education, protect and promote the right of all the citizens to
quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such

@ cducation accessible to all. Towards this end, there shall be provided scholarship
grants to poor but deserving Filipino students to all colleges and universities.

SEC. 3. Nature and Extent of Scholarship Grants. ~ Scholarship grants
are hereby granted in form of free tuition fee to at least five percent (5%) of the
student population in all colleges and universities who are poor but deserving
students.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - The Commission
on Higher Education (CHED) shall issue the necessary implementing rules and
regulations for the speedy and effective implementation of this scholarship
program.

SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1144

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Sultan Kudarat was created under Presidential Decree 40.34!
which was approved and signed into law on th ™ of November 1973. This momentous
stride should be commemorated annually as part of upbolding the history of the
province. In addition. this is also a perfect time for its citizens to celebrate and conduc
grand festivities that foster greater ig among themselves.

as a special non-working
ive its citizens the opportunity t0 celebrate
arnest approval is. therefore. wscrsly

is bill seeks to declare Novembe
in the Province of Sultan Kudarat. t
sion with appropriate ceremonies. lis

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Republic of the Phili
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONC
First Regular Session

House Bill No. .1144_

Introduced by HON, RADEN C. SAKALURAN

“AN ACT
DECLARING NOVEMBER 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT?

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

Congress, assembled

22 is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday
. © commemorate its foundation day anniversary

SECTION 1. Novembet
in the Province of Sultan Kuds

take effect immediately upon its approval.

SECTION 2. This Aci

Approved.
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

= “HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No, £248

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The!1987; Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines provides that the
State ‘shall establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan
“programs, subsidize and other incentives which shail be available to deserving
students in both public and private school, especially to the underprivileged.

While there are existing scholarship programs for the specially gifted students,
a study grant for members of the National Cultural Communities, and the CHED

Scholarship Program, these programs provide only limited slots.

ee date, there is no, ambitious government program that takes care of the
© “mass of, secondary level graduates who want to pursue higher education, but fail to

this ‘bill on student financial assistance program is introduced
tional assistance to secondary graduates who, because of poverty
could not! pursue: higher “education. This “educational
sidesignated for students of financially dsadvanteged families

the early approval of this bill is requested.

AW pry sty he
Fe 6 go ee
' IARK A. VILLAR
a lel Representative
, Las Pifias City

Lone Distric



CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1246

House Bill No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MARK A. VILLAR

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
FOR STUDENTS OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a student financial assistance
program in the collegiate level for poor but deserving students to be administered by
an appropriate body to be determined by the Commission on Higher Education.

SEC. 2. The term “economically disadvantaged but deserving students” who
are qualified under this program shall mean those students of underprivileged
families failing below the poverty line, as determined by the National Economic and
Development Authority (NEDA), who are able and willing to continue and finish a

degree course,

SEC. 3. The beneficiaries under this program shall be entitled to a
reasonable monthly stipend depending on costs of living in a particular educational
Institution, free tuition, book allowance and other miscellaneous fees to be
determined by the administering agency.

Sec. 4. The sum of One Billion Pesos (P1,000,000,000.00) is hereby
authorized to be appropriated initially from the General Appropriations Act of the year



following the enactment of this law. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for
the continued implementation of the Program shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. The Commission on Higher Education, in consultation with the
Department of Education (DepEd), is hereby authorized to formulate the rules and

regulations to implement this Act

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1287
House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Pablo P. Garcia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution recognizes the importance of the privacy and sanctity of
the person, his house and other possessions and sets down the essential requisites for
the issuance of a valid search warrant so that the right of the citizens against
unreasonable searches or seizures by State officers can be protected.

To ensure that these constitutional requirements are properly complied with
before any search or seizure is conducted, this bill proposes that the presence of a
lawyer be required to determine the authenticity of a search warrant as well as to
protect the rights of his client against arbitrary acts during said search or seizure.

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

. 1

PAI . GARCIA


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

227
House Bill No. 1287

Introduced by Rep. Pablo P. Garcia

AN ACT
GRANTING A PARTY AGAINST WHOM A SEARCH WARRANT IS ISSUED THE
RIGHT TO SECURE THE PRESENCE OF A LAWYER BEFORE ANY SEARCH OR
SEIZURE CAN BE LAWFULLY CONDUCTED

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

SECTION 1. Any provision of law or Rules of Court to the contrary
notwithstanding, no police, military or agent of any other law enforcement agency shall
conduct any search or seizure by virtue of a search warrant unless and until the party
against whom the search warrant is issued can secure the presence of a lawyer of his
choice and, if he cannot afford the services of a lawyer, he must be provided with one
This right cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of a lawyer.

SEC. 2. Any police, military or agent of any other law enforcement agency found
guilty of violation of this Act shall suffer a penalty of prision correccional in its maximum
period and a fine of six thousand (6,000) pesos.

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

Approved,