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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 1846

Introduced by HON. ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the Romblon National High School - Mayha Extension
as an independent national high school located at Barangay Mayha, Municipality of
Odiongan, Province of Romblon to be known as Mayha National High School.

The Romblon National High School - Mayha Extension derives its funding for
‘operations from its mother school, the Romblon National High School (Odiongan). ‘The
teaching and non-teaching items are borrowed items from the main campus. Further, the
number of teachers are not sufficient to the number of students for an ideal student-
teacher ratio due to the increasing number of enrollees every school year. With the
limited resources, the school cannot function effectively and efficiently,

In consonance with the State’s policy of providing quality education to everyone,
the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought

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HON. ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo._18 46

Introduced by HON, ELEANDRO JESUS F. MADRONA

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE ROMBLON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - MAYHA
EXTENSION IN BARANGAY MAYHA, MUNICIPALITY OF ODIONGAN,
PROVINCE OF ROMBLON AS AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MAYHA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. ~ The
Romblon National High School ~ Mayha Extension in Barangay Mayha, Municipality of
Odiongan, Province of Romblon is hereby separated from the Romblon National High
School and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Mayha
National High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities, - All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the Romblon National High School ~ Mayha Extension are hereby transferred
to and absorbed by the Mayha National High School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations, ~ The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Mayha National High School,
the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of
the Romblon National High School - Mayha Extension, Thereafter, the amount
necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation, - The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to cay ‘out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 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

ieenth Congress
st Regular Session

1534

HOUSE BILL NO.

|. GARCIA-ALBANO,

PLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Buhangin in
Davao City up to Barangay Callawa into a national road, passing through the
northwestern barangays of Tigatto and Mandue.

Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in the rural areas because they
help transport farm produce to the markets. They are convenient links between the
barangay and the poblacion, provide accessibility to the town proper where hospitals, law
enforcement and government agencies are located. Furthermore, mobility is an important
factor for progress and roads primarily provide mobility. However, the barangay road
needs to be converted into a national road to provide funds for its maintenance since the
barangay funds are insufficient for the purpose.

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

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ARCIA-ALBANO



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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1534

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HONORAB! 0 J. GARCIA-ALBANO

AN ACT.
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY BUHANGIN TO
BARANGAY CALLAWA, PASSING THROUGH BARANGAYS TIGATTO AND

MANDUG, ALL IN DAVAO CITY, TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. ‘The Barangay Road from Barangay Buhangin to Barangay
Callawa, passing through Brgys. ‘Tigatto and Mandug, all in Davao City, is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works,

and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafier, such sum as may be necessary for the
maintenance of the road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect after its approval

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

First Regular Session

1538

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

Barangay Nonoc of Surigao City in the Province of Surigao del
Norte is an island barangay separated by the Cantiasay channel and
the deep blue water of the Surigao strait. High school students of this
isolated barangay converged in Surigao City National High School-
Nonoc Annex with full enthusiasm to finish their secondary education.
Year by year, the enrollees’ number increases and the Surigao City
National High School-Nonoc Annex had difficulty in serving these
young boys and girls with quality education due to its limited funding
from the City government of Surigao.

So as to give the students in this area easy access to secondary
education, which is their basic right, and to include them among the
educated youth who will be the hope of our country, the conversion
of Surigao City National High SchoolNonoc Annex into a National
High School is imperative.

Approval of this Bill, is strongly recommended.

UILLERMO A, ROMAR:


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

First Regular Session

1538

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NONOC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX (SURIGAO
CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MAIN) IN BARANGAY NONOC,
SURIGAO CITY INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
NONC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of a National High School - The Nonoc
National High School Annex (Surigao City National High School-Main)
in Barangay Nonoc, Surigao City, is hereby converted to national high

school to be known as Nonoc National High School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities - All personnel, assets,
liabilities and records of the Nonoc National High School Annex
(Surigao City National High School-Main) in Barangay Nonoc shall be

transferred to and absorbed by the Nonoc National High School.


SEC. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's program the
operationalization of the Nonoc National High School, the initial
funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriation of the Nonoc National High Schoo! Annex (Surigao City
National High School-Main). Thereafter, the amount necessary for the
continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual

General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall Issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary to cary out the

purpose of this Act.

SEC. 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
Constitution Hills. Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Firsi Reguiar Session

nouse piLLNo. 1961

resentative Harlin Ca:

iced by Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the United States, Hydroponics has been proven to enhance lush vegetation resulting
in fresh produce with more nutritional value. In the Philippines, while it has not been adapted
fully, pioneering efforts in Tagaytay City and in Subic have been commenced with positive
indications. In fact, in an agricultural update, it has been noted that a one hundred square meter
hydroponics farm may yield a half a million yield of vegetables and food farm products. This

Bill seeks to promote Hydroponics Agriculture. This measure was previously tiled by Senator

Manny Villar in the 15° Congress. Passage of this Bill is eamestly sought now in the 16°

Congress.

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HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northern Samar


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills. Quezon Ci

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 1961

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

7 AN ACT
PROMOTING HYDROPONICS AGRICULTURE AS AN INSTRUMENT TO
SOLVE PROBLEMS OF FOOD SECURITY AND AS A MECHANISM OF WISE.
USE OF SCARCE LAND RESOURCES

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

SECTION 1. Hydroponics agriculture is hereby promoted as a mechanism to
solve food security and the modemization of agricuiture.

As used in this Act, hydroponics agricutture is a method of growing plants using
minerai nutrient solutions instead of soil. it is a form of soil-less culture, where crops are
cultivated with no solid medium for the roots.

SEC. 2, The Department of Agncuiture shall ensure the proper and adequate
information dissemination of the basic information, benefits and best use of the
hydroponies agriculture technology to the ganera! public.

Idle government tands owned by either national or loca! governments or available
land resources in state universities and colieges shal! be considered for growing plants
and vegetation using hydroponics agriculture.

Information on the following areas of hycroponics agriculture technology may be
included in its public campaign and popularization

a. hydroponics system:

b. water culture, aquaculture and nutricuiture which are systems in which the
plant roots are immersed in water containing dissolved nutrients,

© aggregate culture in which a material sand, gravel and marbles supports
the piant roots;

d. _aeroponics in which the plant roots hang in the air and are misted
reguiarly with a nutrient solution

. benefits and practical utilization of hydroponics,

SEC. 3. Hydroponics agriculture shali be integrated in such academic
requirements as Farming, Practica! Arts, Home Econemics of appropriate subject in
elementary and secondary education of both public and private academic institutions

SEC. 4, This Act shail take elfect fifteen (15) days after it
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circuiati

complete

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill NoLO47

Introduced by HON, ROGELIO J. ESPINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Higatangan island is one of the frequent destinations In the province of Biliran. It is
known for its shifting sand bar and majestic rock formations. Higatangan is one of the identified
tourism sites in Biliran Province. At present, most of the island’s road is narrow, rough and
unpaved.

Thus, for the island to realize its full tourism potential specially with the passage of RA
10409, Declaring the Province of Biliran as a Tourism Development Area, endemic
attractions must be supported with infrastructures development that will help bring tourists to
the area.

This bill seeks to provide a reliable road network in the island of Higatangan that will
make it convenient for the tourists to reach the site. The conversion of the barangay
circumferential road in the island into a national road will link the whole island. It will likewise
pave the way for the establishment of other public infrastructures, recreational establishments
and accommodations that will draw more tourists in the island paradise.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

OGELIO J. ESPINA
Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1047

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

CONVERTING HIGATANGAN ISLAND BARANGAY CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN, INTO A
NATIONAL CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. The Higatangan Island Barangay Road in the Municipality of Naval
is hereby converted into a Circumferential Road.

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

Section 3, 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.
Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

nousesmino__1744

Introduced by Honorable Damian Gaviola Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Roads are necessary for the progress of any community.
Unfortunately, a lot of communities in Southern Leyte are still not
connected by roads to other communities thereby hampering the
‘economic progress of these communities. The road connecting San Juan
and Nava, Hinunangan in Souther Leyte is one such example.
Economic cooperation between these places could not be enhanced
without the road connecting them.

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

earnestly sought.
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DAMIAN LA MERCADO



Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila
Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__1744

Introduced by Honorable Damian Gaviola Mercado

ANACT
MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAN JUAN TO NAVA,
HINUNANGAN ROAD IN SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby being mandated that a road connecting San Juan

and Nava in Hinunangan, Southem Leyte shall be constructed.
SECTION 2. For purposes of compliance of the provisions of this Act, the
Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby mandated to include in their

annual budget the amount necessary for the construction of the aforementioned road.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regulan'Session

HOUSE BIL!. NO. 1267

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C, GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 2 (Decleration 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 rogram 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%) of 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 pari 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 .o be fair on both the landowners and the farmer-
beneficiaries. The farm7rs-beneficiaries will be able to acquire ownership of the
land that they till while tie landowners will enjoy the vaiue of their lands within a
shorter period of time.


In view of its national and local importance, the approval of this bill is
eamestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1267

Introduced by HON. FLCRENCIO 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:

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4.LBP Bonds, which shall have the following
features:


a) Market interest rates aligned with 91-
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, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

lalate

HOUSE. ~ILL NO.

Introduced by: HONORABLE MYL!

E J. GARCIA-ALBANO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Buhangin in Davao City up
to Barangay Bunawan Junction of the Davao-Agusan Road into a national road, passing through the
northwestern barangays of Cabantian, Indangan, Acacia and Mandug.

Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in the rural areas because they help transport
farm produce to the markets. They are convenient links between the barangay and the poblacion,
provide accessibility to the town proper where hospitals, law enforcement and government agencies are
located.

The said road, now fully concreted through city and congressional funds, is already being
utilized as an alternate road to the Davao-Agusan National Road. As such, it serves as an access road
for those traveling between Davao City and Davao del Norte. The local leadership is soli
national assistance since local funds are insufficient for the maintenance of the road.

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

Cul a (Nam

E J. GARCIA-ALBANO-


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

Sixteenth Congre
First Regular Session

1121

HOUSE Bjtt NO.

Introduced by: HONORABLE MYLENE J. GARCIA-ALBANO-

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY BUHANGIN TO the
BARANGAY BUNAWAN JUNCTION OF THE DAVAO-AGUSAN ROAD, PASSING
THROUGH BARANGAYS CABANTIAN, INDANGAN, ACACIA AND MAHAYAG,
ALL IN DAVAO CITY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Barangay Road from Barangay Buhangin to the Barangay Bunawan Junction
of the Davao-Agusan Road, passing through Breys. Cabantian, Indangan, Acacia and Mandug, all in
Davao City, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

SEC, 2, The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
appropriations for the Department of Public Works and Highways under the current General
‘Appropriations Act. ‘Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the maintenance of the road shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect after its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

DATE:

2. BY:

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse BiLLNo,___ 1851

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Zamora Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local city

road, into a national road.

The road spans a total length of 798 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Hoilo City. It connects two national roads in Hoilo City: Duran Street and Blumentritt
Street. The road is located in the City Proper District of Hoilo City, which is the heart of my
Congressional District. Numerous government offices including the Hoilo City Hall and the
Hoilo Provincial Capitol are located in the City Proper District. Moreover, there are a good
number of business establishments and schools in the City Proper area. The Iloilo Central
Business District, which was recently declared by Republic Act 10555 as part of the country’s
tourism and heritage zone, is also located in the City Proper District. Zamora Street is widely
used in the City Proper District by merchants, students, tourists and employegs from both the
public and private sectors.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of thi

JE! P. TRENAS


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

nouse BiLLNo.___2851_

trod juced ae Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING ZAMORA STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION I, Zamora Street in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the C
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1247

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the diversion road in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon as Salvador
H, Escudero III Diversion Road.

Prior to his demise on August 13, 2012, Salvador H. Escudero III was a veteran
legislator who also held top posts in the government. He left a legacy of dedicated
public service, good governance and simple living.

The law creating Sorsogon City by merging the Municipalities of Sorsogon and
Bacon, and the initiative for the construction and completion of the diversion road
in Barangay Pangpang and Barangay Cabid-an were of his own making.

Given the pivotal role of the late Salvador H. Escudero III in the growth and
advancement of Sorsogon City and the First District of Sorsogon, it is but fitting to
memorialize his name in the diversion he caused to build.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

. RAMOS JR
Secdgnd District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1247

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT NAMING THE DIVERSION ROAD IN SORSOGON CITY, SORSOGON
AS SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO III DIVERSION ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. The Diversion Road in Sorsogon City, Province of Sorsogon shall
hereinafter be known as Salvador H, Escudero III Diversion Road.

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

SECTION 3. 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

SIXTEENTH (16™) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo__ 1763

Introduced by Hon. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Consistent with our government's policy of providing adequate and sufficient health care
and medical services to our people, I am proposing the creation of a district hospital in San Jose
City, Nueva Ecija.

This hospital will guarantee the accessibility of critical and essential medical services to
the people of Nueva Ecija and most especially to poor and marginalized families. This is in
consonance to our sworn duty of giving life to the Constitutional mandate of making essential
goods, specifically quality health and social services, affordable and accessible to all people.

May I, therefore, urge all my colleagues to support the passage of this bill.

prt
HON. JOSEPH F. VIOLAGO.

Representative
28° District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16™) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__1763

Introduced by Hon. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

ANACT
ESTABLISHING THE SAN JOSE CITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN SAN JOSE CITY, PROVINCE OF NUEVA
ECIJA 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 Department of,
Health a one hundred-bed district hospital in the 2nd District of Nueva Ecija, to be known as the
San Jose District Hospital, and which shall also be called the Dr. Eleuterio R. Violago District
Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health, in coordination with local government officials of San
Jose City, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this Act.

SEC. 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.

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1537

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert into a national road the Barangay Libas
Junction, Taganaan to Surigao City Provincial Road traversing some
barangays of and in the Municipality of Taganaan, Surigao del Norte
and in Surigao City.

The conversion of this road which traverses Barangays Lower Libas,
the poblacion and Barangay Himamaug in the coastal town of
Taganaan and connecting it to Surigao City, into a national road will
ensure adequate funding for its improvement, maintenance and repair.
With an all-weather national road, the link between the City of Surigao
and Municipality of Taganaan will be opened to faster development
and the mobility of people and of goods will be greatly improved.
Farmers and traders in the rural areas traversed by this road will have
access to more and bigger markets for their produce and commodities
and transportation cost will be reduced to a minimum. On the other
hand, businessmen from Surigao City and Taganaan will be greatly
benefited by the upgrading of this road as it will enable them to easily
reach and do business in the rural areas.

Approval of this Bill is, therefore, urgently recommended.

294 District, 6 del Norte


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

First Regular Session

1537

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY LOWER LIBAS JUNCTION-POBLACION-
BARANGAY HIMAMAUG PROVINCIAL ROAD ALL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
TAGANAAN TO SURIGAO CITY IN THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Barangay Libas Junction-Poblacion-Barangay
Himamaug Provincial Road, all in the Municipality of Taganaan to
Surigao City, Province of Surigao del Norte is hereby converted into a

national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of DPWH shall issue the necessary rules,

orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved,
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EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 4986 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways under Committee
Report No. 1876, dated March 30, 2009. It was approved on 2” reading on
May 6, 2009 and 3" reading on May 20, 2009. It was transmitted to the
Senate on May 26, 2009 where it was not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert the Mapawa, Cugman to F. S. Catanico Road
in Cagayan de Oro City to a national road.

The road is presently in poor condition and in need of urgent repair and
rehabilitation, City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance
and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to look for other sources.

The Mapawa, Cugman to. F.S. Catanico road in Cagayan de Oro City
with its improvements, the people of Cagayan will benefit for the easier
access to both parties

With its conversion into a national road it would receive much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFYS B. Ri IGUEZ

Oe ie ae JR.


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No.__1614

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAPAWA, CUGMAN TO F. S. CATANICO ROAD IN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Mapawa, Cugman to F. S. Catanico Road in Cagayan
de Oro City is hereby converted into a national road

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

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
st Regular Session

House BillNo:__ 1045

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C, CAGAS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Barangay Matti is the second largest barangay in the City of Digos, Davao Del
Sur. It is noted that from the graduates of elementary each year from Matti Elementary
School, only ten percent (10%) of whom manage to go to high school due to poverty
Without any existing high schools, students are forced to enroll somewhere else just to
obtain secondary education.

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

Further, the existing Digos City National High School is already cramped up with
students coming from different municipalities of Davao Del Sur. With a student
population pegged at almost eleven thousand, it is almost undeniable that the school
can no longer accommodate anymore enroll

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

It is for this reason that approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

oo
MERCEDES C. CASAS


Republie of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1045

House Bill No:

Introduced by REP. MERCEDES C. CAGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AND CREATING THE MATTI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
IN BARANGAY MATTI, DIGOS CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Be it enacted in the Senate and in the House of Representatives in Congress assembled.
SECTION 1, There shall be created the Matti National High School at Barangay
Matti, Digos City, Davao Del Sur;

SECTION 2 Matti National High School in Digos City, Davao del Sur shall be
established under the direct supervision of the Department of Education.

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

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO.__1698

Introduced by REP. PHILIP A. PICHAY

Explanatory Note

This measure proposes the separation and conversion of the Carmen National Agriculture
High School, Esperanza Annex in Barangay Esperanza, Carmen, Surigao del Sur into a national
high school.

The school plays a crucial role in educating our youth in the remote barangays of
Esperanza and Hinapoyan in Carmen, and San Vicente, Bagsak, Bayogo and San Roque in
Madrid town. These hinterland communities are thankful for this annex school.

In time, however, circumstances change. More and more of our youth signify their desire
to pursue secondary education, which is a good sign for our drive to promote development in the
communities. Such real is matched only by the residents’ determination to provide a better
future for their children, even resolving to extend voluntary labor in any project the school will
take.

In view of the above, and with the actual increase in student population in the
communities, the profound need to establish a learning institution, distinct and separate from the
mother school, has never been more pronounced.

Early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ICHAY


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2

HOUSE BILLNO.__1698

Introduced by REP. PHILIP A. PICHAY

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE CARMEN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL —
ESPERANZA ANNEX IN BARANGAY ESPERANZA, MUNICIPALITY OF CARMEN,
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR, FROM THE CARMEN NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING THE SAME INTO A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE ESPERANZA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. The Carmen
National Agricultural High School — Esperanza Annex in Barangay Esperanza, Carmen, Surigao
del Sur is hereby separated from the Carmen National Agricultural High School and converted
into an independent national high school to be known as the Esperanza National High School;

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the Carmen National Agricultural High School — Esperanza Annex are hereby
transferred to and absorbed by the Esperanza National High School.

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the Esperanza National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose 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,
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Republic of the Philippines > Bere
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES {© \-CEIVED

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HOUSE BILL No. 1838

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to upgrade the Amai Pakpak Medical Center located in Barangay
Datu Saber, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur from a two hundred (200) bed capacity tertiary
hospital to three hundred fifty (350) bed capacity tertiary hospital.

Amai Pakpak Medical Center caters to the medical needs of the majority of
residents of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur and its neighboring provinces. For several years
now, the medical center has more than 100% bed occupancy rate.

With the passage of this bill, the Amai Pakpak Medical Center will be able to
provide a more integrated, comprehensive, accessible and effective quality health care
and services not only to the province of Lanao del Sur but also to its neighboring
communities in the Muslim Mindanao region.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought far.

REP. ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG
1* District, Lanao del Sur


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

HOUSE BILL No. __ 1838

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE AMAI PAKPAK MEDICAL CENTER IN LANAO DEL SUR,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. It is the declared policy of the State to fully protect and safeguard the
physical and mental well-being of our citizens.

Sec. 2. The Amai Pakpak Medical Center is hereby upgraded with a capacity of three
hundred fifty (350) hospital beds.

Sec, 3. The construction and upgrading of the hospital facilities and services shall be
under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Health.

Sec. 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter,

Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1810

Introduced by Representative Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of the Duenas-Carvasana-Calinog Road in the
Province of Iloilo into a national road.

The Duenas-Carvasana-Calinog Road is a main road connecting the Third (3%!)
and Fourth (4'') Congressional Districts of Hoilo. This road has long been in need of
upgrading. However, the provincial government of Iloilo cannot afford to upgrade
said road, as it is likewise responsible for 688.68 kilometers of provincial roads and 58
bridges of various types. This road will give the Municipality of Duenas and other
neighboring towns in the Fourth (4*) Congressional of Iloilo an alternative route to the
Iloilo International Airport. There is a need to convert this road into a national road, so
that its upgrading, could be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and
Highways with the funds of the national government.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is strongly recommended.

ARTHUR R. DEFENSOR, JR.


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1810

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE DUENAS-CARVASANA-CALINOG PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Duenas-Carvasana-Calinog Provincial Road in the
Municipality of Duenas to the Municpality of Calinog, Province of Iloilo, is hereby
converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The funds necessary for the conversion and upgrading of the road
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and
Highways, under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may
be necessary for its upgrading, repair and maintenance, shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES i
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ! 08 JUL 2013
Quezon City, Metro Manila PM,

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS, A, is

First Regular Session

1162

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mangrove trees play an important role in marine and estuarine areas
especially because they are one of the few species of trees that can thrive in
salty water. Considered to have an ecosystem of its own, it is the home and
breeding ground not just of marine organisms but also of other animals and
plants.

Coastlines all over the world are having serious problems due to
climate change. The mangrove ecosystem can help mitigate the harmful
effects of climate change because it serves as-an effective buffer between the
land and the sea. It defends the land by being engulfed by the sea due to the
fising level of seawater. It protects shorelines from damaging erosions. It
also stabilizes coasts and river banks and filters pollutants of seawater.

In other parts of the world, people have utilized mangrove trees as a
renewable resource. Harvested for durable, water-resistant wood, mangroves
have been used in building houses, boats, pilings, and furniture. The wood of
the black mangrove has also been utilized in the production of charcoal.
Tannins and other dyes are extracted from mangrove bark. Leaves have been
used in tea, medicine, livestock feed, and as a substitute for tobacco.

Majority of the towns in the province of Catanduanes has a coastal
area. In order to save its marine diversity which is fast diminishing, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

SSO
CESAR V. SARMIENTO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 62

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION
OF APPROXIMATELY TWENTY TWO (22) HECTARES OF MANGROVE
AREAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BARAS, PROVINCE OF
CATANDUANES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Mangrove areas in the municipality of Baras, Province of
Catanduanes, covering approximately twenty two (22) hectares shall be
rehabilitated under the supervision of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) through the Local Provincial/Community
Environment and Natural Resources Office (P/CENRO).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the DENR under the General
Appropriations Act. Therefore, such sum as may be necessary for the
maintenance, protection and preservation of the areas covered shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act will take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLNo.__ 1025,

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert QUEZON STREET in Iloilo City, presently classified as a
local city road, into a national road. It was originally filed as House Bill 5355 in the 15"
Congress. It was passed on third reading by the House of Representatives and was approved by
the Senate Committee on Public Works in the previous Congress. However, the Senate was not
able to schedule the bill for 2" reading prior to the closure of the 15" Congress

QUEZON STREET spans a total length of 1,019 meters, with a width of 13 meters. It is
located at the City Proper District of Iloilo City. The road connects to two main roads; General
Luna Street and Delgado Street, which leads towards two Iloilo City universities, SM Delgado
and the main business district of the City Proper.

Considering the road’s vital importance to the commuting public as a key link to the
commercial and educational centers in Iloilo City, its conversion to a national is a must in
order to ensure the maintenance of the street.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of thj.\pi

JE) P. TRENAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1025

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING QUEZON STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. Quezon Street in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways,

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1146

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The establishment of a satellite office of the National Bureau of Investigation in
Novaliches, District 5, Quezon City catering to clearance requests of the people will be of
help in boosting progress relative to fast-tracked employment.

It is for this reason that this bill being filed consistent with our thrusts that the
government will be at the forefront in the delivery of public services.

With the initiative of the Honorable Winston Castelo of the Second District of
Quezon City and our priority agenda in mind, this representation therefore seeks the
expeditious passage of this measure.

REDO D. YARGAS Ill


Republic ofthe Philippines §
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \ . ~
Quezon City a

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. AMS

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SATTELITE OFFICE IN
NOVALICHES, DISTRICT 5, QUEZON CITY AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There
Office in Novaliches, Distri

shall be established a National Bureau of Investigation Satellite
5, Quezon City.

SEC, 2. Appropriation. - 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 Justice through the Director of the
National Bureau of Investigation 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 after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,