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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 9651

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The management of a correction facility needs a wider authority and ample
resources to obtain its objectives. Given the limited resources of local governments,
local jail facilities are often left under dire conditions that often results in inhuman
conditions for inmates.

Recently problems of congestion at the Provincial Jail of Southern Leyte calls
for a decisive action. Transferring the Provincial Jail of Southern Leyte to the national
government could address this problem.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERC.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5651

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE TRANSFER OF SOUTHERN LEYTE PROVINCIAL JAIL UNDER
THE AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISION OF THE BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT
AND PENOLOGY (BJMP)

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

SECTION 1. Southern Leyte Provincial Jail management is hereby transferred to
the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). All the
administrative/management, funds and other function necessary to run the correction
facility shall be handled by the BJMP.

SECTION 2. The Department of Justice shall include in its annual budget the funds
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, BLO2

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert Pio Valenzuela Street, traversing from I. De
Guzman Street to McArthur Highway in the Second District, City of Valenzuela,
into a national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been
established need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that
their purposes are fully served.

By converting Pio Valenzuela Street into a national road, it would transfer
the responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through the
Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
more important projects and programs of the city management.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality
of life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city
government to re-allocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in
furtherance of the same.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 5102

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING PIO VALENZUELA STREET FROM I. DE GUZMAN STREET TO
MCARTHUR HIGHWAY IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF VALENZUELA
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. Pio Valenzuela Street traversing from I. De Guzman Street to
McArthur Highway in the Second District, City of Valenzuela is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

SEC. 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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF “ATIVES
Meno. BOeB.

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Family Code, Art. 111, provides that “a spouse of age” has the right to dispose
exclusive properties without the consent of the other spouse. This provision is superfluous,
Art. 234, as amended by Republic Act No. 6908, lowered the age of majority to eighteen (18)
years, which is the age of emancipation and the age when a person may legally enter into a
contract of marriage.

‘The Family Code, Art. 236 provides that “emancipation shall terminate parental
authority over the person and property of the child who shall then be qualified and
responsible for all acts of civil life, save the exceptions established by existing laws in special
cases.”

This bill replaces the term “spouse of age” with the more accurate term “either

Spouse,” since a person must necessarily be of age to contract marriage.’

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H. HARRY L. ROQUE JR,

* This bill was originally filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago during the Sixteenth Congress, First
Regular Session


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REP! ‘ATIVES
H8.No. B9ZB

Introduced by Representative H. Harry L. Roque Jr.

AN ACT
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE,
ARTICLE 111, TO ALLOW EITHER SPOUSE TO MORTGAGE, ENCUMBER,
ALIENATE, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF HIS OR HER EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY
Be Wt enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Family Code, Article 111 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Art. 111. [A spouse of age] EITHER SPOUSE may mortgage,
encumber, alienate, or otherwise dispose of his or her exclusive property,
without the consent of the other spouse, and appear alone in court to litigate
with regard to the same.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation or part thereof, contrary to,
or inconsistent with, the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended

accordingly.


1 SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days

2. after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5985

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative RAMON V.A. “RAV” ROCAMORA

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The province of Siquijor is currently experiencing a growing
Population and economy that necessitates an increase in the services that
must be provided to Siquijodnons. One of the needs that must be met is
access to the justice system via the lower courts.

Currently, there is only one Regional Trial Court (RTC) with one
branch in the province. Creating an additional branch of the RTC will ease
the burden of this lone branch in the province that currently attends to a
Population of close to 96,000 people.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly

sought.
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RAMON V.A. “RAV” M. ROCAMORA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5985

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative RAMON V.A. “RAV” ROCAMORA.

AN ACT CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LARENA, PROVINCE OF SIQUIJOR, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS
PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION
ACT OF 1980", AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

Section 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch at Larena, Siquijor, with
seats thereat, are hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region.

Section 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly
created branch.

Section 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of
the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
implementation of this Act. The funding therefore shall likewise be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. The funds necessary for the operation of the additional RTC
branch herein created shall be appropriated and released only upon the actual
organization of the court's branch and the appointment of its personnel.

Section 4. Section 14(e) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as “The Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980", as amended, as well as other provisions that may be
inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended.

Section 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its
Publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, D235

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES RODOLFO C. FARINAS and
PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a secondary science school in Laoag City, Province of Ilocos
Norte, to be known as the Laoag City National Science High School.

Laoag City, being the capital of the Province of Ilocos Norte, deserves to have its own
Science high school to cater to the needs of its growing number of elementary school graduates
every academic year. The establishment of the Laoag City National Science High School aims to
offer courses that focus on the fields of science, technology and mathematics. These courses
will enable its students to be equipped with the proper training and adequate education for a
science-oriented career. Thus, the Laoag City National Science High School will not only provide
free and quality education but will also facilitate better opportunities for the future of the city’s
youth

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

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RODOLFO C. FARINAS PANTALEON D. Al



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session =

5235

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES RODOLFO C. FARINAS and
PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF LAOAG,
PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS LAOAG CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Science High School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national science high
‘school in the City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte to be known as Laoag City National
Science High School.

‘SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operationalization of the Laoag City National Science High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. — The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days
after its effectivity.

SEC. 4. 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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5296

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Gregorio H. Del Pilar road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in

investments, which in tum generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and

Bovernment through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local
government of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
local development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would noc ta
Concentrated merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5296

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE GREGORIO H. DEL PILAR ROAD IN THE CITY OF
BAGUIO 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 Gregorio H. Del Pilar road connecting Kisad road and Legarda road,
in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH 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.

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

Approved,
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Seventeenth Congress :
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5995

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Marcelo H. Del Pilar road into a national road.

PAfcient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tum generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,

reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need.

In converting the 0.166 km-long and 6 m-wide Marcelo H. Del Pilar road into a national road,
the responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national

local development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would rot be
Concentrated merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The
expected increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic
indicators among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally
redound to the benefit of the national government.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.5295

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MARCELO H. DEL PILAR ROAD IN THE CITY OF
BAGUIO 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 Marcelo H. Del Pilar road connecting Kisad road and Legarda road, in
the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH 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.

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

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

HOUSE ae here ya

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BINON-AN-ALINSOLONG-EMBARCADERO-JOLOG-
BOTONGON ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND
ESTANCIA, PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to convert the Binon-an-Alinsolong-Embarcadero-Jolog-
Botongan Road that connects the municipalities of Batad and Estancia in the Province
Of lloilo into a national road.

The conversion of this road into a national road would facilitate efficient
delivery of basic services and easier transportation of agricultural and marine
products, thereby enhancing the socio-economic activities and tourism industry in the
area.

The appropriation of funds by the national government for the improvement,
maintenance and repair of this road would aid the local government unit to reallocate
their funds to more important projects and programs.

Investing in good roads and infrastructure in general is necessary to catalyze
development and to equalize development opportunities across areas and sectors.

In view thereof, approval of the Bill is earnestly sought.

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 5759

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BINON-AN-ALINSOLONG-EMBARCADERO-JOLOG-
BOTONGON ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BATAD AND
ESTANCIA, PROVINCE OF ILOILO 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 Binon-an-Alinsolong-Embarcadero-Jolog-Botongan Road in the
Province of lloilo is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

5519

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Rep. Christopher De Venecia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

From the root, trunk and branches to the leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds, all parts
of the Malunggay tree are endowed with enormous nutritional and medicinal benefits. It
has been found by biochemists and molecular anthropologists to be rich in vitamins C
and A, iron, and high density lipoprotein or good cholesterol.

‘The Malunggay leaves alone contain a powerhouse of nutritional value: seven
times the vitamin C in oranges, four times the calcium in milk, four times the vitamin A
in carrots, two times the protein in milk and three times the potassium in bananas.
Malunggay contains more than 90 nutrients and 46 types of antioxidants. It has 18 amino
acids, plenty of omega 3 oils and chlorophyll, plus 45 compounds with antioxidant
properties and 36 anti-inflammatory properties.

In effect, Malunggay is considered as an effective cure for illnesses such as
diabetes, hypertension, inflammations, infections, cancer and aging issues. On top of that,
Malunggay trees can also help stabilize the soil and contribute to the fight against
deforestation.

In view of the enormous benefits that can be derived from Malunggay, this plant
deserves a national recognition. Hence, | am filing this bill that seeks to declare

Malunggay as the “National Vegetable of the Philippines”.

REP. CHR (
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5519

Introduced by Rep. Christopher De Venecia

AN ACT
DECLARING MALUNGGAY (MORINGA) AS “THE NATIONAL VEGETABLE
OF THE PHILIPPINES”

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

SECTION |, Malunggay scientifically known as Moringa is hereby declared as
the “National Vegetable of the Philippines”.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of
Agriculture, Secretary of Health and the Chairman of the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the
implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from approval thereof,

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5285

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Roman Ayson — Sepic road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tum generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the

regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
ty of the city’s roads is of urgent need :

In converting the 0.910 km-long Roman Ayson - Sepic and 6 m-wide road into a national
road, the responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national
government through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local
government of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
local development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be
concentrated merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The
expected increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic
indicators among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally
redound to the benefit of the national government

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

5285

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROMAN AYSON - SEPIC ROAD IN THE CITY OF
BAGUIO 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 Roman Ayson ~ Sepic road connecting Ferguson road and Bokawkan
road, in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH 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.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

5080

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced By: REP. LORNA BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the far-flung areas in the Lone District of Davao Occidental is the
Municipality of Don Marcelino. Located in the southern part of the district, a great
portion of the municipality is mountainous with winding roads that are either earth-
surfaced or gravel finished. Jeepneys and on rare occasions, dilapidated buses are
the means of transportation. Motorcycles called “Skylab” consisting of a 2x4 placed
horizontally on the motorcycle and kept in balance by eight passengers seated in
batches of four on both sides. That Don Marcelino is poor evidenced by its being
classified as a third class municipality.

The people in their poverty have barely enough to provide for their necessities,
much less for their health care. The nearest health facility is some 50 kilometers
away from Don Marcelino and with the lack of means to buy medicines most of them
just suffer their illnesses without even consulting a physician.

For the above reasons there is a need to establish a ten (10)-bed capacity
community hospital in Barangay Kiobog located in the hinterland of Don Marcelino.
It will be known as the Kiobog Community Hospital which when constructed will be
of great help in servicing the health needs of the constituents. The hospital will
concretize the commitment of the national government in its pro-poor programs.

For social and economic reasons immediate approval of this Bill is earnestly

sought. aD

REP. LORNA BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN
Lone District, Davao Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular

HOUSE BILL NO. 5080

Introduced By: REP. LORNA BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

AN ACT.

ESTABLISHING A TEN (10)-BED CAPACITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN
BARANGAY KIOBOG, MUNICIPALITY OF DON MARCELINO, PROVINCE OF
DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE KIOBOG COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established under the supervision of the
Department of Health, a ten (10)-bed capacity community hospital in
Barangay Kiobog, Municipality of Don Marcelino, Province of Davao Occidental,
to be known as Kiobog Community Hospital.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the Department of
Health. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued
operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 5288

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert Sumulong-Laubach road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need

In converting the 0.801 km-long Sumulong-Laubach and 6 m-wide road into a national road,
the responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national
government through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local
government of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other
local development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be
concentrated merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The
expected increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic
indicators among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally
redound to the benefit of the national government

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

. GO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 5288

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SUMULONG-LAUBACH ROAD IN THE CITY OF
BAGUIO 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 Sumulong-Laubach road connecting Bonifacio road and General Luna
road, in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH 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.

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO, 5277

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Marcos Highway to Westernlink Circumferential By-Pass road
into a national road,

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy, Roads bring in
investments, which in tum generates employment, Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region, As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well, With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuringthe reliability
of the city’s roads is of urgent need.

In converting the 2.400 km-long Marcos Highway to Westernlink Circumferential By-Pass
and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the responsibility of maintenance and improvement
would be transferred to the national government through the Department of Public Works and
National Highways, allowing the local government of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the
maintenance of the said road to other local development programs. This will ensure that growth
and development would not be concentrated merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but
aptly spread across the city.The expected increase in economic activity in the city and the
improvement of other socio-economic indicators among its population brought forth by the
conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to the benefit of the national government.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 52°77

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MARCOS HIGHWAY TO WESTERNLINK
CIRCUMFERENTIAL BY-PASS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO 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 Marcos Highway to Westernlink Circumferential by-pass road
connecting the Marcos Highway and Western Link Circumferential Road, in the City of Baguio,
is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH),

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH 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.

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

Approved,
EXPLANATORY NOTE

To counter “5-6" loan scheme, the Duterte administration has launched the Pondo para sa
Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso (P-3) program. With an initial funding of around P1 billion, the
program has led to a drop in interest rates charged by usurers.

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



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Woe Ee
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:

Speaghien eT

HOUSE BILL NO.

—_____itodiced by Rep. Winston “Winnie Gastao

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PONDO PARA SA PAGBABAGO AT PAG-ASENSO (P-3)
PROGRAM OF THE GOVERNMENT, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Pell enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Repub of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1, This Act shall be known as the 'Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago
‘at Pag-Asenso Program Act .’

SEC. 2 ‘There shail hereby be insttutionalized a small-scale enterprise lending program
prche government to be known as the “Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Peg cones

SEC, 3. The establishment of the Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago at
(rns? Program shall be determined and undertaken by the Department of Trade and industy

SEC. 4. The amount of Fifty Bilion Pesos (P50,000,000,000.00) chargeable against the
2018 appropriations of DTI shall hereby be appropriated to effectively carry out the intont of tne
Act. arzang Poo prt so Paguags Fae he a perenne
Pambansang Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-Asenso Program
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5283

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5283

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE DOMINICAN ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO 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 Dominican road connected to Quirino Highway (Baguio-Baung
Road), in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of
the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH 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.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City wi
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5171

Wilfredo.
Ramon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to effect the change of numerical names of the 1%, 2", and 4" District
ngineering Offices ( DEOs) in the Province of Cebu to conform with the numerical names of
the Congressional districts they serve amending for this purpose Republic Acts No, 9043 and
9218.

‘The Province of Cebu is composed of seven (7) congressional districts each has an
engineering district office (DEO) implementing the infrastructure development thereof, These
congressional districts are correspondingly named 1°, 2", 34, 4,5", 6!" | and 7" congressional
district. The District Engineering Offices (DEOs) are likewise named Cebu 1%, 2, 3") 4",
s*, 6" and 7"" DEO, Three (3) of these DEOs however do not correspond to the numerical
name of the congressional district they are serving, namely; Cebu I DEO which serves the 4"
Congressional District, Cebu 2"! DEO. for the 1“ Congressional District, and Cebu 4" DEO for
the 2" Congressional District.

This disparity between the numerical denomination of the district engineering offices
and the congressional district has created confusion in the minds of the transacting public. It has
also caused some documents to be rerouted to the different engineering office or even lost

Needless to say, the change of name of the Cebu 1", 2", and 4" DEQs to correspond to
the numerical names of the congressional districts where they exercise jurisdiction is
imperative.

Hence, thi

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RAMON “Red” H. DURANO, VI

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress

First Regular Session

S171

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Reps. Benhur L. Salimbangon, Gerald Anthony V, Gullas, Jr.,
Wilfredo S. Caminero, Jonas Cortes, Gwendolyn F. Garica,
Ramon “Red” H. Durano, VI and Peter John D. Calderon

AN ACT CHANGING THE NUMERICAL NAMES OF THE CEBU 1°", 2”,
AND 4" DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES (DEOs) IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU
TO CONFORM TO THE NUMERICAL NAMES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICTS WHERE THE DEOs EXERCISE JURISDICTION , AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 9043 AND 9218

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

Section 1. The Cebu I District Engineering Office (DEO) which serves the 4"
Congressional District is hereby renamed and be known as the Cebu 4" DEO, the Cebu 2"
DEO serving the 1" Congressional District is also renamed and known as the Cebu I DEO and
lastly, the Cebu 4" DEO in the 2" Congressional District is also renamed and be known as the
Cebu 2™ DEO.

Section 2. The present personnel, resources, and equipment of each district engineering
office shall be retained

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the immediate implementation of this Act

Section 4, This act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
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RECEIVED @

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNoDL'74

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill contemplates on granting adequate days of paid leave to cancer patients. Their having
contracted the disease is blight enough and their having to worry about their work remissness
should be their least concern. Among all the other critical diseases, cancer entails the most
intensive treatment. Cancer treatment takes a lot of time and patients with the dreaded disease
should be accorded reasonable leeway in order to go through the treatment.

The alarming incidence of cancer cases in the Philippines gives rise to this piece of legislation.
On breast cancer alone, the Department of Health and the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc.
confirmed its high prevalence in the country, stating a report that breast cancer is the most
common cancer in the Philippines, taking at least 16 percent of the 50,000 cases diagnosed
with the cancer (2010 Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates).'

* The ABCs of breast cancer hitp:ipsmoora.phith



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 5174

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING CANCER PATIENTS THIRTY (30) DAYS PAID LEAVE TO UNDERGO
TREATMENT OF THEIR DISEASE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Cancer Treatment Leave Act.”

SEC. 2. There is hereby granted to all cancer patients a maximum of thirty (30) days
paid leave to allow them to undergo treatment, provided, they have been employed for at least
one (1) year at the time of availment.

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

SEC. 4, The Department of Labor and Employment, in coordination with the Department.
of Health, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
Act.

SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

SEC 6. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days upon publication in the Official Gazette
and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bit nod.L39

Introduced by HONORABLE REPRESENTATIVE PEDRO B. ACHARON, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE TENTH OF SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS A NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF POLOMOLOK, PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY'S FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY AND CELEBRATION OF THE “F’LOMLOK FESTIVAL”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“F'lomlok is a term derived from the B'laan word which means “hunting ground.” The land where
the present-dau Municipality of Polomolok in the Province of South Cotabato used to be the favorite
hunting grounds of the B'laans, an ethnic group common in the plains and hinterlands of Southern
Mindanao long before the arrival of early settlers from Luzon and the Visayas.

From hunting grounds in the past, to vast pineapple plantations at present, the people of Polomolok,
South Cotabato commemorate their humble beginnings and celebrate the blessings they enjoy from
the wealth of the land that they now enjoy, through the annual “F’lomlok Festival.

‘AS a showcase of the Municipality's vibrant and rich tapestry of culture, the festival is celebrated
every September 10 of each year to give life, purpose and meaning to its foundation day.

This bill therefore seeks approval by an act of Congress of the Philippines that September 10 of each
year be declared a non-working holiday in the Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South
Cotabato to give the people of Polomolok a full opportunity to reflect on the significance and deeper
meaning of their foundation day.

{In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this measure is most fervently sought.

Representative
Ist District, South Cotabato and
General Santos City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, D139

Introduced by HONORABLE REPRESENTATIVE PEDRO B. ACHARON, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE TENTH OF SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS A NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF POLOMOLOK, PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY'S FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY AND CELEBRATION OF THE “F’LOMLOK FESTIVAL”

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

SECTION 1. September Ten of every year is hereby declared a non-working public holiday
throughout the Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato to be known as “F'lomlok

Festival and Foundation Anniversary”.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved.
—& a — -

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS __)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is a tertiary state-owned hospital
administered and operated by the University of the Philippines, Manila. It is the largest
goverment hospital administered by the university, and is designated as the National
Siversity Hospital. It is the biggest hospital in the country with a 1/500-bed capacity, itis a
mixed-use hospital, with 1,000 beds for indigent patients and 500 beds for private patients,
tnd offers some of the lowest rates for patients and is generally known as the hospital for
indigent patients. On an average year, about 600,000 patients pass through the hospital's
halls.

‘The emergency room is the hub of medical activities involving all clinical departments
of the hospital. Emergency room patients go to the hospital precisely to receive emergency
Care AS i the normal practice, these emergency room patients do not go alone. They have
family oF friends accompanying them and wait for them to be treated, their "bantays: Itisa
fact that as itis, the emergency room of the PGH does not have enough room to allow the
"pantays” to stay in the emergency room aside from the fact that these “bantays’ may just
get in the way of the doctors. These “bantays' are already suffering and stressed ‘enough as
St nile wating, and making them stand outside the emergency room waiting and ak the
mercy of the weather conditions simply aggravate their situation. Its therefore important that
2 "Bantay Antayan’, similar to the one in front of the intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital
aoe tucted This "Bantay Antayan’ is where the "bantays” wait and where they can easily
be found by the doctors when the need arises.

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

le

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.
House Bill No. 97°70

AN ACT
AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A “BANTAY ANTAYAN”BUILDING IN FRONT
OF THE PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM COMPLEX, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila is hereby authorized to
construct a “Bantay Antayan” building in front of its Emergency Room complex for the use of
the relatives, friends and “bantays” of the patients treated in the Emergency Room of the
PGH.

SEC.2. The amount of Thirty Million Pesos (P30,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the
construction of the "Bantay Antayan” building.

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

Approved,
L :
Republic of the Philippines fo." “eq
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ps %)
Gane ReCeIVED
iE
Seventeenth Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5279

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert San Vicente - Balsigan road into a national road.
Fificient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tum generates employment, Baguio, being a highly urbanized city. and

education referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines i center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NG. 279

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SAN VICENTE — BALSIGAN ROAD IN THE CITY OF
BAGUIO 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 I. The San Vicente ~ Balsigan road connecting the Marcos Highway and
Kenon road, in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision
of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),

SECTION 2. The Secretary of DPWH 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

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

Approved,