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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

6124

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Per DILG 2011 report, local jails are congested by an average of 400 percent.

The Manila City Jail, to cite an example, was built only for 1,000 inmates but had 5,300
in that year. Muntinlupa was about 500 percent over its normal capacity.

Such overcrowding or congestion leads to inadequate sleeping spaces, toilet facilities,
medical attention and so on. Thus, there result a health and welfare issues to be addressed
since these inhumane conditions of our local jails are crying out for reform—not least because
only the poor and powerless seem to be at the receiving end of such bureaucratic failure.

This bill is an attempt to adjust cost of daily subsistence allowance of every inmate from
50.00 to P100.00. The other component is for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
to establish tie up with the local LGU for the establishment af secondary jails for the immediate

The LGU under this proposed mpdsure is given the initiative ard motivation to actually
complement the Bureau so mandated sons in this jail shall be
considered constituents of the LGUs community or public
that the LGUs serve.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _& 124

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ADJUSTING COST OF SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE PER INMATE FROM
50.00 TO P100.00 A DAY AND STRENGTHENING TIE UP BETWEEN THE BUREAU
OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY AND CONCERNED LGU FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF SECONDARY JAILS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Inmate Subsistence Allowance Act of
2014".

SEC. 2. The cost of subsistence allowance per day of every inmate in a local jail is
hereby adjusted from P50.00 to P100.00 and tie up between the Bureau of Jail Management
and Penology and the concerned LGU shall aim at the establishment of secondary jails.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be
‘augmented from the national budget upon the approval of this Act and every year thereafter.

Further, the concerned LGU may cause a certain percent of its Internal Revenue
Allotment for the establishment of secondary jails within its territorial jurisdiction.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Session
House Bill No,__ 6523

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In this present time, Technology advancement plays an important role in the
modern society where access to information and communication become faster
and easier. The constant growth and improvement in the field of technology
proves to be an advantage in various areas of our lives.

The purpose of National Communication Technology and Information Day is
to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other
information and communication technologies can bring societies and economies
in higher levels of advancement and unity despite distance and diversity.

17" of May marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International
Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International Telecommunication
Union.

Therefore, for the recognition of the role of technology in improving
communication and development in our society is just but timely.

As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

Regular Session

House Bill No,_ 6523

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R, LEONARDIA

AN ACT
DECLARING EVERY 17™ OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS NATIONAL
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION DAY

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "National
Communication Technology and Information Day”

Section 2. National Communication Technology and Information Day.
The 17% day of May of every year shall be known as the “National
Communication Technology and Information Day” shall hereby be
declared as a Special Working Holiday to raise awareness of the
advancement in the field of technology and its function in the modern society.

Section 3. Annual Celebration Activity. Pursuant to the declaration of
“National Communication Technology and Information Day", there shall be an
annual celebration activity towards recognition of modern technology which are
helpful to people.

Section 4. Information Dessimination. The Philippine Information Agency in
coordination with the Department of Science and Technology shall ensure the
effective information dissemination of this Act.

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

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16" Congress
3 Regular Session

6275

HOUSE BILL NO.__

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 15 of Article II of the 1987 Constitution embraces, as a matter of State
policy, the goal “to protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them.”

At present, Barangay San Agustin in Novaliches, Quezon City does not have a health
center in its vicinity. As a result, its estimated 21,560 residents! are burdened to travel to
neighboring barangays just to avail the health services provided by the government. Thus,
a construction of a modern Super Health Center and Lying-in Maternity Clinic in the area is,
urgently needed.

In the case where this super health center will materialize, the people from
Barangay San Agustin and its surrounding areas, especially the less fortunate, will be able
to access decent health services. Community health centers have recognized roles in
bridging the gap in the health care system of the country. Such roles should remain a
priority of the State.

In the light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly
sought.

‘ALFREOO D. VARGAS IIT

* 2014 Population of Barangay San Agustin, Novaliches, Quezon City, as provided by the City Planning and
Development Office of the Local Government of Quezon City.


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16% Congress
34 Regular Session
6275

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUPER HEALTH CENTER AND LYING-IN
CLINIC IN BARANGAY SAN AGUSTIN, QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, There shall be provided the construction of a Super Health Center and
Lying-in Clinic in Barangay San Agustin, Quezon City under the supervision of the
Department of Health (DOH) or its authorized entity.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment and every year thereafter.

SEC, 3. Implementation. - The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

__ Regular Session

House Bill No.. 6501

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a vocational and training program for
prisoners by mandating all penal institutions to implement the same.

Prison inmates who receive general education and vocational training
are less likely to return to prison after release and more likely to find
employment than peers who do not receive such opportunities. Providing
prisoners with education programs and vocational training helps keep them
from returning to prison and improves their future job outlook. The
prison-based education program prepares inmates to return to society and
reduces recidivism

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this measure.

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REP, EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
___ Regular Session

6501

House Bill No..

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
MANDATING ALL PENAL INSTITUTIONS TO IMPLEMENT A VOCATIONAL,
EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PRISONERS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Prisoner Vocational
Education Act of 2016"

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. \t is the declared policy of the State to
maintain peace and order, protect life, liberty and the promotion of the general
welfare of every individual society.

Section 3. Rules and Regulations. The Secretary of Justice shall, in
coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), issue such rules and regulations necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act. The funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Separability Clause. Any portion or provision of this Act which
may be declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of
nullifying other portions and provisions hereof.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. All other laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent, with
this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Regular Session

6503

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are considered as our modern heroes
or “Bagong Bayani” for they are those who made sacrifices in leaving the country,
their homes and family to work abroad to earn money to support their family.

The purpose of the declaration of OFW Day is to acknowledge their valuable
assistance and contribution to the country and as a true hero for each of their own
family, relative and loved ones whom they are able to help and support because
of their unwavering dedication and love.

Therefore, the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) deserve recognition and
appreciation for their hard work for the benefit of their family and their country.

As such, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Regular Session

6503

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT

DECLARING EVERY 20™ OF DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS OVERSEAS

FILIPINO WORKERS’ (OFW) DAY

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 “Overseas Filipino
Workers’ (OFW's) Day’.

Section 2. Overseas Filipino Workers’ Day. The 20" day of December of every

Section

Section

Section

year shall be known as the “Overseas Filipino Workers’ (OFW) Day”
shall hereby be declared as a Special Working Holiday to recognize
and appreciate the contribution and sacrifices of the OFWs in different
parts of the world

3. Annual Celebration Activity. Pursuant to the declaration of
“Overseas Filipino Worker's (OFW's) Day” there shall be an annual
celebration activity towards recognition of modern heroes for their
valuable service and performance.

4. Information Dissemination. The Philippine Information Agency in
coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Philippine
Overseas Employment Association (POEA) shall ensure the effective
information dissemination of this Act.

5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national
newspapers of general circulation.
01 FEB 2016
Republic of the Philippines G10 fy ¢
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._6426

Introduced by Representative Frederick “Erick” Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed bill seeks to name the national road from Barangay
Culandanum, Bataraza to Barangay Panalingaan, Rizal in the province of Palawan, as
Speaker Ramon V. Mitra National Highway.

Speaker Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. initiated the initial construction of the
Panalingaan, Rizal Road using the Philippine Army Engineering Battalion. It was later
completed by former Deputy Speaker Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. from Barangay
Culandanum, Bataraza to Barangay Panalingaan, Rizal.

Speaker Mitra served as a representative of Palawan for two terms from 1965
to 1971. He later ran for senator and served until the 1972 Martial Law took place. He
was incarcerated as political prisoner during the Martial Law. In 1984, he was elected
as an Assemblyman to the Regular Batasang Pambansa. Accordingly, after the People
Power Revolution in 1986, he ran as Representative of the Second District of Palawan
during the 1987 Elections to the Congress of the Philippines. He was then elected as
Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Speaker Mitra is a source of inspiration and pride to the Palawefios and without
the initial construction of the Barangay Panalingaan, Rizal road under his leadership,
the national road network in Palawan would have a missing link and its nearing
completion would most likely be suspended. In view thereof, the immediate approval

of this bill is strongly recommended.

RICK F. ABUEG
Representative, 2™ District of Palawan



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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6426

Introduced by Representative Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT
NAMING THE NATIONAL ROAD FROM BARANGAY CULANDANUM,
BATARAZA TO BARANGAY PANALINGAAN, RIZAL IN THE PROVINCE
OF PALAWAN AS SPEAKER RAMON V. MITRA NATIONAL HIGHWAY

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

SECTION 1. - The national road from Barangay Culandanum, Bataraza to

Barangay Panalingaan, Rizal in the province of Palawan shall be named as Speaker
Ramon V. Mitra National Highway.

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

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

Approved,
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16" CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

House of Representatives
HOUSE BILL NO. 6114

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE GUS S. TAMBUNTING

EXPL.

ATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks to reduce the cost of prescription drugs. In our inflationary society, costs go spiral

‘The Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) imports inexpensive medicines and sells
them locally. Taking clear responsibility for the effective and efficient use of scarce resources and
limited funding. The budget of the PITC to procure medicines is minuscule compared to the
multibillion pharmaceutical market in the Philippines, majority of which is controlled by
multinational companies.

This legislation will empower the PITC to direct importation of low priced medicines of the same
quality or prescriptions from reputable and reliable suppliers and local sourcing of medicines using
as basie component indigenous or endemic materials prevalent in the Philippines

Technology and new advances enable doctors to keep patients alive but these do not come cheap.
Patients die not because of absence of medicines but because they cannot afford to buy medicines
sitting idly in the cabinets of drugstores.

‘There is a great need to strengthen the mandate of PITC as well as resuscitate its dwindling fund
by infusing substantial amount from the national budget so that the PITC will be able to import
cheap me that tan be distributed to local destinations.

Immediate passage ofthis measure is urgently sought.



16" CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

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INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE GUS S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
THE MANDATE OF THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL
NDS THEREFORE AND FOR

STRENGTHE!
TRADING CORPORATION (PITC) APPORTIONING F1
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 1 of Executive Order 442 Designating Philippine International Trading
Corporation as the lead coordinating agency to make quality medicines available, affordable and
accessible to the greater masses of Filipinos is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION I. XXX

‘A) Undertake the procurement, sourcing and marketing of quality, essential and low-priced
generic medicines needed by the Filipino consumers through parallel drug importations
and DIRECT IMPORTATION OF LOW PRICED MEDICINES OF THE SAME

QUALITY OR PRESCRIPTIONS FROM REPUTABLE AND RELIABLE SUPPLIERS

AND LOCAL SOURCING OF MEDICINES USING AS BASIC COMPONENT

INDIGENOUS OR ENDEMIC MATERIALS PREVALENT IN THE PHILIPPINES and

ensuring the widest distribution of these medicines nationwide


Section 2. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with, the provisions
of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Section 3, Effectivity. - takes effect within fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at
Teast two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No., 6413

Introduced by: Representative Emi Calixto-Rubiano

Explanatory Note

This proposed measure seeks to extend the term of office for elected barangay
officials from three (3) years to six (6) years.

It is often said that the role of the barangay as our basic political division or unit in the
country is indispensable in carrying basic public services to the public in general. Its role has
been established in Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code
of 1991”,

Under the 1987 Constitution, Article X (Local Government), Section 8, it provides that:
“The term of office of elective local officials, except barangay officials, which shall be
determined by law, shall be three years and no such official shall serve for more than three
consecutive terms. Voluntary renunciation of the office for any length of time shall not be
considered as an interruption in the continuity of his service for the full term for which he
was elected.”

It is the humble submission of this representation that Congress, in the exercise of its
plenary power, should be open in extending the term of office of barangay officials not only
to improve local stability and avoid political interference in the locality, but for these
barangay officials to focus and concentrate on their mandate of providing the much-needed
public service to the community.

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

Bh
EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO.

Representative
Lone District of Pasay City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

64193

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Emi Calixto-Rubiano

AN ACT EXTENDING THE TERM OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO SIX YEARS

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

Section 1. The term of barangay officials shall be six (6) years. These barangay officials
shall not serve office for more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same position.

Section 2. Voluntary renunciation of the office for any length of time shall not be
considered as an interruption in the continuity of his service for the full term for which he
was elected.

Section 3. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction,
administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with, the provisions of this
‘Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Regular Session

House Bill No, 6522

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Constitution puts a premium on the protection and
promotion of the right to quality education. As reading is a basic skill learned early
on during the formative years of a child, it is best to consistently inculcate reading
habits among the youth and impress upon them the correlation of reading and
learning. The recognition of the importance of this rudimentary skill can best be
given through the declaration of a National Reading Day.

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

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Session

House Bill No.. 6522

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT DECLARING EVERY 23" OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS NATIONAL
READING DAY.

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “National Reading
Day Act of 2016",

SECTION 2. National Reading Day. The 23" day of April of every year shall
be known as the “National Reading Day’ to acknowledge the importance of
reading and the value of literature among the youth and to encourage good
reading habits among them.

SECTION 3. Annual Activity. Pursuant to the observance of the National
Reading Day, there shall be an annual appropriate activity to be prepared,
organized and implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd).

SECTION 4. Implementing Agency. The Department of Education, in
coordination with all primary and secondary educational institutions, shall ensure
the effective information dissemination of this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. 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
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16% Congress
3 Regular Session
88

6
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

To ensure the quality of frontline services and the facilitation of good governance in
the country, the Philippine Government must employ civil servants who exude the highest
sense of honesty, integrity, and competence. Outstanding human resource translates to
outstanding public service.

Rule 10 of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service lists
conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude as a grave offense punishable by dismissal
from the civil service.

This bill seeks to require all government employees to provide notice on any
criminal charges or conviction filed against them to the head of their respective
department of agency. If not complied with, the civil servant shall be subject to a fine of not
less than Php10,000.00 and suspension from service, without compensation, for a period of
not less than six months.

Employees of the government need to protect not only the integrity of their

personnel but also that of the Philippine State. To elevate the quality of government human
resource and guarantee excellent governance, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ALFREDO D. VARGAS III


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16" Congress
34 Regular Session

6183

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

ANACT
REQUIRING ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE NOTICE ON ANY CHARGES OF
CONVICTION AGAINST THEM TO THEIR DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY HEAD

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 “Notification of Charges or
Conviction Act.”

Sec. 2. Duty to Report. - An employee in Government service who is charged or
convicted of any crime in any court shall immediately provide the head of the department
or agency he is employed in the with notice of the charges or the conviction.

Sec, 3, Notice, - The written notice shall in no case be later than thirty (30) calendar
days from knowledge thereof and shall identify the date the charge or conviction occurred.

Sec. 4. - Penalties. - Any person who violates any provision of this Act shall be
subject to a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (Php10,000.00) and suspension from
service for a period of not than six (6) months without pay.

Sec. 5, Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

Sec. 6. Repeating Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders and other administrative
issuances and parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby
amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session Di

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill no6281

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Based on the master list of registered cooperatives of the Cooperative Development
Authority as of December 31, 2014, there are 24,633 registered cooperatives all over the
Philippines which translate to millions of members. These cooperatives are autonomous and
duly registered association of persons, with a common bond of interest, who have voluntarily
joined together to achieve their social, economic, and cultural needs and aspirations by
making equitable contributions to the capital required, patronizing their products and
services and accepting a fair share of the risks and benefits of the undertaking in
accordance with universally accepted cooperative principles. These cooperatives also
provide socio-economic services to their members which they cannot avail from financial
institutions, local governments and other service providers.

Cooperatives have also been recognized as vehicles for promoting self-reliance and
hamessing people power towards the attainment of economic development and social
justice

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



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 628.1

AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE TAX EXEMPTIONS OF COOPERATIVES, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9520 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT AMENDING
THE COOPERATIVE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES TO BE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE
COOPERATIVE CODE OF 2008"

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

SECTION 1. A new Article numbered 61-A is hereby added to Republic Act 9520 to read as
follows:

Art. 61-A. A Certificate of Good Standing issued by the
Cooperative Development Authority certifying that a cooperative is
in good standing and that such cooperative falls under the
provisions of Articles 60 and 61 of this Act shall be considered as
conclusive proof for the Bureau of Internal Revenue that the
cooperative is entitled to the corresponding tax exemptions.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines fis. Nn
House OF Representatives / 2 RECEIVED A
Quezon City, Metro Manila j 25 AUG 2015

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Sixteenth Congress 4
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 6044

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For many years the province of Southern Leyte has a lone
Congressional district. Since its creation as a province in 1960 its
population has more than doubled. The steady rise in its population
has put an enormous strain on the lone congressional office's
capability to serve its constituents considering that a congressional
district is designed to serve a population of only 250,000.

It is for this reason that the need for additional representation has
to be addressed. By subdividing the whole Province of Southern
Leyte into two (2) congressional district, an additional district office
will be created. If approved, the whole province will be represented by
two congressmen who will manage two congressional district offices.
Once operational, the two congressional districts can surely improve
the services that it can offer to its constituents. The quality of
legislation will improve also.

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

MIAN G. MERCADO


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

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 6044

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
SUBDIVIDING THE LONE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN
LEYTE INTO TWO CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. The State shall ensure that the growing
population of the Philippines will be adequately represented at the halls of
congress to protect peoples interest and the public in general.

SECTION 2. The Two (2) Congressional Districts of Southern Leyte ~
The Province of Southern Leyte shall now be composed of two (2) Congressional
Districts, to wit:

a) First Congressional District. The First Congressional District shall be
composed of the City of Maasin, Macrohon, Padre Burgos, Limasawa, Malitbog,
Tomas Oppus and Bontoc municipalities.


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b) Second Congressional District. The Second Congressional District shall
be composed of the municipalities of Sogod, Libagon, Liloan, San Francisco,
Pintuyan, San Ricardo, Saint Bernard, Anahawan, San Juan, Hinundayan,
Hinunangan and Silago.

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — If any of the sections or provisions of
this Act is held invalid, all other provisions not affected thereby shall remain
valid.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days from the date of its publication in at least two (2) papers of general

circulation in the Philippines.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16'") CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 6804

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines has been garnering international acclaim
with regards to our beaches, sights, culture and warmth. Millions
of foreign nationals have been coming to our country to experience
the beauty of the Philippines.

With the influx of tourists, our tourist spots and national
parks have had to raise entrance fees because of higher
management and upkeep costs. And also to raise the standards of
facilities in these said spots and parks.

Because of the rise in entrance fees, our very own
countrymen have started to lose the chance to visit these
internationally loved places. This Bill seeks to address |that



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6001
House Bill No,

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

AN ACT
GIVING A FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT TO FILIPINOS
ON
ENTRANCE FEES AT TOURISM AREAS IN THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION ONE: Statement of Policy: To ensure that our
tourism areas remain accessible to our fellow Filipinos, this Bill
aims to provide a fifty percent (50%) discount to all locals on

entrance fees at tourism areas in the Philippines.


SEC. 2: Definition of Tourism Area: Tourist spots accredited by
the Department of Tourism; National Heritage sites and areas
around the Philippines; Museums, parks, wildlife areas charging
entrance fees.

SEC. 3: All Tourism Areas are hereby ordered to grant a fifty
percent (50%) discount on entrance fees to Filipinos, in order to
boost local tourism within the country.

SEC 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules, regulations, orders,
circulars and memoranda inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed of modified accordingly.

SEC 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after publication in

two (2) publications of national coverage.

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

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. __6158

Introduced by Rep. Doy C. Leachon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On June 4, 2013, President Benigno S. Aquino III approved into law Republic Act
No. 10596, entitled “AN ACT CONVERTING THE MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VICTORIA,
PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE
KNOWN AS THE MINDORO STATE UNIVERSITY (MINSU) AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

In a report, however, rendered by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
‘on the status of implementation of recent legislation establishing or converting schools
into state universities and colleges, the “Mindoro State College of Agriculture and
Technology (MinSCAT) might not be able to have substantial compliance with the
CHED’s requirements before the January 2016 deadline”. Whereupon, the
Representative of the 1% District of Oriental Mindoro was requested to file an
amendatory bill to the RA 10596 extending the deadline for compliance of the MinSCAT
with the CHED’s requirements.

This amendatory bill seeks to recalibrate the period of compliance by the school
as far as the operational requirements for a university provided under Sec. 25 of RA
10596. The adjustment of the time frame of compliance is also to ensure that the COPC
had already been issued by the CHED; and for the College to have ample time to
substantially comply with the CHED’s requirements.

ATTY. PAULINO SALVADOR “DOY” C. LEACHON


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6158

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Doy C. Leachon

AN ACT EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
(CHED) FOR CONVERSION INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, THEREBY
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10596, ENTITLED: “AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VICTORIA, PROVINCE OF
ORIENTAL MINDORO INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS
THE MINDORO STATE UNIVERSITY (MINSU) AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR”

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

Section 1. Section 25 of Republic Act No. 10596 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

“Section 25. Compliance With CHED Requirements. - xxx

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“The institution shall retain its status prior to the effectivity of this Act,

unless in the meantime it is able to comply with the requirements provided
herein, within a period not [exceeding] LATER THAN January 1, [2016]2018."

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Section 2. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby
amended, repealed or modified accordingly.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,__ 6282

Introduced by HON. MARIA VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks to convert into a National Road, the 1.2 Km unpaved road and
3.4 Km paved road from Lagundi to Batuan Road. Located at the southern part of
Ticao Island, connected from the end of San Fernando South Road (K0007+570) at
the Poblacion proper of the Municipality of Batuan to Barangay Burgos proper of the
same Municipality.

‘The said road forms part of the primary infrastructure network of the island of
Ticao, Masbate which intends to interconnect the production centers to the growth
centers of the Island of Ticao by increasing the agricultural and fisheries productivity
in the area. It is imperative that the road arteries provide the necessary link as it serves
the critical links for the movement of goods and services in Ticao Island.

Its overall spatial framework are directed towards its development as
envisioned by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

Hence, this Bill proposes the conversion of Lagundi to Batuan Road into a
National Road and providing funds for the purpose.

Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

HON. VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO
epresentative

First (1) District, Masbate

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6282

Introduced by HON. MARIA VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE LAGUNDI TO BATUAN ROAD IN
TICAO ISLAND, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION lL. The 4.6 km of Lagundi to Batuan Road which
transverses along the Municipality of Batuan, Ticao Island, Province of Masbate and
which serves as an access road to the Lagundi Feeder Port is hereby converted into a
National Road under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH).

SECTION 2. _ The amount necessary for the improvement of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) under the General Appropriations Act.

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

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

16" Congress
Second Regular Session
6336

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Burauen District Hospital in the Municipality of
Burauen, Province of Leyte into a general hospital, correspondingly increasing its bed
capacity to one hundred fifty (150) beds, to be known as the Burauen General Hospital

At present, the Burauen District Hospital as administered by the Provincial
Government cannot effectively serve the purpose for which it is intended as the Province
of Leyte does not have sufficient funds to upgrade medical facilities and to hire licensed
doctors and nurses to man the hospital. Emergency cases have to be attended by the
nearest urban center traversing 55 or 65 kilometers to the Cities of Ormoc or Tacioban,
unfortunately, some of the patients succumb to death along the way.

It is therefore expected that developing the service capabilities of the Burauen
District Hospital by converting it to Burauen General Hospital will mean widened medical
support services and improved health care system.

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



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

16" Congress
Second Regular Session
6336

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BURAUEN DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, PROVINCE OF LEYTE INTO A GENERAL HOSPITAL
TO BE KNOWN AS THE BURAUEN GENERAL HOSPITAL AND TO
INCREASE THE BED CAPACITY TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) BEDS,

AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Burauen District Hospital in the Municipality of Burauen, Province
of Leyte is hereby converted into a general hospital to be known as the Burauen General

Hospital, correspondingly increasing its bed capacity to one hundred fifty (150) beds

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall issue the necessary rules and

regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

thereafter.

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

Approved,
SEP nei

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6145

Introduced by Hon, Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to establish a multi-purpose fishery breeding farm and hatchery for the
production of crabs and shrimps in the City of Ligao, Province of Albay, to meet the
nutritional and economic needs specifically of the residents of the coastal barangays of Pio
Duran, Oas, Ligao, and Libon, all located in the Province of Albay.

The establishment of such a breeding farm and hatchery will greatly improve the
economic lot of the people not only in the above-mentioned areas but also in the province as
a whole. It will also provide excellent employment opportunities and help alleviate poverty.
In addition, the farm and hatchery will help replenish the supply of crabs and shrimps there
and will enable the people to keep pace with the increasing demand for these marine
products, locally and even worldwide,

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

i
HOUSE BILL NO. 6145

Introduced by Hon, Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-PURPOSE FISHERY BREEDING FARM AND HATCHERY
FOR THE PRODUCTION AND MULTIPLICATION OF CRABS AND SHRIMPS IN THE
CITY OF LIGAO, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, 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 supervision of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture, a multi-purpose fishery
breeding farm and hatchery for the production and multiplication of crabs and shrimps in the
City of Ligao, Province of Albay, to meet the nutritional and economic needs of the residents
of the coastal barangays of Pio Duran, Oas, Ligao, and Libon which are all located in the
Province of Albay.

SEC. 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of
Agriculture shall conduct continuing research and experimentation on crab and shrimp
culture, especially as they apply to local conditions, to discover new methods and technology
that will rejuvenate the fishing industry

SEC. 3. The Department of Agriculture and its related agencies shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment and operation of a multi-purpose fishery breeding farm and hatchery for the
production and multiplication of crabs and shrimps in the City of Ligao, Province of Albay,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Aposoved )
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6039

Introduced by HON. RONALD M. COSALAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to designate May 5 of each year asa special non-working holiday
in the Municipality of Kapangan, Province of Benguet to commemorate the date of
birth of the declared municipal hero of Kapangan, Honorable Bado Dangwa.

Gov. Bado Dangwa was a distinguished soldier, businessman and leader who
contributed immensely to the improvement of the lives of the people of Benguet.
During the Japanese occupation, he lent his buses to the US and Filipino soldiers as
war carriages, and led a guerilla unit in fighting the invaders in various mountain
trails of the Cordilleras.

He was also a public servant, serving multiple terms as governor, appointed
twice by different Philippine Presidents and elected twice for the same position during
the pre-martial law era. He was a pillar of influence and an instrument of
development for Benguet.

This is supported by the Municipal Council of Kapangan, in Resolution No.
123, Series of 2014, and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, in Resolution No. 14-218 dated
July 21, 2014, which gave favorable review to Kapangan Municipal Ordinance No. 84,
Series of 2014.

In light of the foregoing, passage of this bill is highly sought.

fA
RONALD M. COSALAN
esentative, Lone District - Benguet


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 6099

Introduced by HON. RONALD M. COSALAN

AN ACT
DECLARING MAY 5 OF EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN ORDER TO COMMEMORATE THE DATE OF BIRTH OF THE
DECLARED MUNICIPAL HERO IN THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET

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

SECTION 1. May 5 ofevery year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday
to commemorate the date of birth of the declared municipal hero of the Municipality of
Kabayan, Honorable Bado Dangwa,

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

Approved,