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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
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Introduced by:
REP. IIARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  measure  seeks   to  make  the  road  stretching  from  Barangay  San  Antonio
(Cagpahit-an)  in the Municipality of Mondragon, and the Municipality of Silvino
Lobos, in the Province of Northern Salmr, a national road.
This   7.57  kilometer  stretch  of  road  is  currently  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the
Provincial Government of Northern Samar. Given that this road is one of the roads
connecting the different municipalities of Northern Samar with one another, the cost
of rehabilitating and maintaining the said road is proving difficult to the provincial
government. As such, this measure.
The successful enactment of this measure will be of great benefit to the Province Of
Northern Samar and to the stimulation of economic growth and prosperity in the
region.  Being  a  province  that is hit by at least ten (10)  typhoons every year,  the
maintenance and upkeep of roads and public works are of utmost importance.
The conversion of this road from a provincial road to a national road will not just
help the provincial government, but it would also allow the national government to
incorporate its flagship public works program ``Build Better More" in this stretch of
road.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
r
HOUSEB|LLNo.9008
INTRODUCED BY REP. IIARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUEN
AV ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO
(CAGIENIT-AN), MUNICIPALITY OF MONDRAGON, AND MUNICIPALI"
OF  slLvlNo LOBos, ALL IN THE pRovlNCE OF NORTHERN sAn4AR INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it e.n.ac+ted by the Senate and the House Of Rapresentatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION  1.   The  road  stretching  from  Barangay  Sun  Antonio  (Cagparit-an),
Municipality of Mondragon - Silvino Lobos, all in the Province of Northern Samar is
hereby converted into a national road.
SEC. 2. The technical description of the road, which includes its length and direction
is as follows: STA 783+720 -STA. 791+293.47.
SEC.   3.   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. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) after its publication in the official
Gazette.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATTVES
C onstitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Agusan del Norte, 2'd District Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA
ANACT
DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORIilNG IIOLIDAY IN THE MUIICIPALITY OF NASIPIT, PROVINCE
OF AGUSAII DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE *ARAW NGNASIPIT"
EXPLANATORYNOTE
As early as the 1880s, Nasipit has been recorded in Spanish text as a pueblo. It was
originally a parl of Butuan. Nasipit shoreline is formed in a clawlike shape or "sipit" from
which "Nasip-it" is derived. Because of its submarine topography and strategic geographical
location, Nasipit prospered as a major destination for trading ships and served as a gateway
lor Agusan and neighboring provinces.
Nasipit was officially separated from the municipality of Butuan on 0l August 1929.
It became a municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 181, issued by Acting Govemor-
General Eugene Gilmore of the United States Army. Today, it is composed of 19 barangays.
Recognizing its strategic geographiCal location for trade in the region, Nasipit was
identified by the Caraga Regional Development Council, through Resolution Number 44,
serries of 1996, as the Regional Agri-Industrial Growth Center of the Caraga Region. It
houses the Nasipit Agusan del Norte Industrial Estate (NANIE) which is envisioned and
designed to be the industrial, manufacturing and logistics center ofAgusan del Norte.
To commemorate the rich history and development of the Municipality of Nasipil,
and to honor the vital contribution of Nasipitnons to its socioeconomic progress, this
representation believes that August I of every year should
working holiday in the Municipality of Nasipit, Province of A
be
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In view ofthe foregoing, approval of this bill is
Norte, 2'd District
December 14, 2023
10:23 am
9773


Republic of the Philipprnes
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NTNETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Agusan del Norte, 2"d District Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA
A]\[ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF E\'ERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORJilNG HOLIDAY IN THE MUMCIPALITY OF NASIPIT, PROVINCE
OFAGUSAI{ DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWI\ AS TIIE *ARAW NG NASIPIT"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section l. August 1 of every year is hereby declarcd as a special non-working holiday
in the Municipality of Nasipit, Province of Agusan del Norle, to be known as "Araw ng
Nasipit" in commemoration of its foundation day.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publicat ion in the OLficial
Gazette or in a ncwspaper of general circulation.
Approved, 
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9773
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. -----
Introduced by Representative CAMILLE A. VILLAR 
AN ACT 
CREATING A DENTAL UNIT IN EVERY RURAL HEALTH UNIT UNDER THE 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS PART OF THE PRIMARY APPROACH IN THE 
DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Explanatory Note 
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State to 
"protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them." 
The Constitution also mandates the State to "adopt and integrated and 
comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make 
essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people at 
affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, 
elderly, disabled, women, and children. The State shall endeavor to provide free 
medical care to paupers" (Article XllI, Section 11). 
Republic Act 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act of 2019 prescribes 
reforms in the health care system and aims to provide affordable, quality and 
comprehensive health services to encourage Filipinos to obtain oral health services. 
Dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal diseases (gum diseases) are the 
two most common oral health diseases affecting Filipinos1 . In 2018, the initial results 
of the National Survey on Oral Health showed 72% of Filipinos having dental carries 
1 "Oral Health Promotion: A Yes to a Healthier Nation." 4 Feb. 2020. National Nutrition Council. 
https://www.nnc.gov.ph/regional-offices/mindanao/region-x-northern-mindanao/3516-oral-heaJth­
promotion-a-yes-to-a-healthier-nation 
September 27, 2023
5:36 pm
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9343
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
House Bill Number
Introduced by RF,P. JANE TAN-CASTRO
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
SATELLITE OFFICE IN ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  bill  seeks  to  estaL`lish  a  Professional  Regulation  Commission  (PRC)  Satelhte
Office in Roxas City, Province of Capiz.
For the  whole  region of Western Visayas,  the Professional  Regulation  Commission
only  has  a  field  office  located  in  Iloilo  City.  Because  of  this,  professionals  who  have
transactions with the PRC in Iloilo City and who come from the other provinces of Western
Visayas like Antique,  Aklan,  Guimaras, Negros  Occidental, and Capiz, waste a lot of time,
money, and effort to process their respective transactions.
Establishing a Satellite  Office in Roxas City, Province of Capiz will declog the long
queues in PRC Iloilo, and would auow Capizefios to conveniently transact with PRC.   It will
also give professionals from nearby provinces the option to travel to Roxas inst`ead of Iloilo
City for their pRc transactions.                                                                        `` `
With this, we are linking our people with government services that they need.   In this


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HouseBill Number   9326
Introduced by REP. JAI\TE TAN-CASTRO
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
SATELLITE OFFICE IN ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ
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  Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC), a satellite office of the PRC in Roxas City, Province of capiz.
SEC. 2. The PRC shall immediately include in its program the establishment, operation,
and maintenance  of the  PRC  satellite  office, the  funding of which  shall  be  included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC.  3.  If any  provision  of this  Act  is  held  invalid  or  unconstitutional,  the  other
provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.
SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, orders, and rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC. 5.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
1 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9741
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Kankanaey, also known Kankanay, Kankanai, and Kankana-i, refers to the culture and the 
people who primarily reside in Benguet and Mountain Province of the Cordillera 
Administrative Region (CAR). Benguet is among the primary centers of the Kankanaey 
population, wherein the so-called southern Kankanaey are found in the Municipalities 
of Mankayan, Bakun, Kibungan, Buguias, and the upper half of Kapangan in the 
province. These Southern Kankanaey are also called as Benguet Kankanaey who should 
be distinguished from the Benguet Ibaloy, the latter, being inhabitants of the lower half 
and the most urbanized parts of the province, including the vegetable-growing valley 
of La Trinidad and the melting-pot city of Baguio. Kankanaey also has their own 
language called Mankayan, which dialects include Bakun-Kibungan, Guinzadan, 
Kapangan, and Mankayan-Buguias. Evidently, Kankanaey is among the major 
ethnolinguistic groups in the province.  
Given the dominance of Kankanaey in the province’s population and as one of the 
major Indigenous Peoples of Benguet, it becomes of primordial importance to honor 
their long-standing history, culture, and tradition which shaped the Province of 
Benguet to what it is today. Such appreciation would only be evident through the 
establishment of a festival that is representative of the Kankanaey. Recently, the 
Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities of Benguet—Kibungan, Kapangan, Bakun, 
Buguias, and Mankayan—have celebrated their first Kankanaey Festival which was 
held last May 13, 2023. The said festival is now institutionalized as an annual 
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celebration and recognized by the local government of the province, as a counterpart 
to the annual celebration of the Ibaloy Festival which is another dominant and equally 
significant ethnolinguistic group in the province. Hence, in honor of the said 
celebration, this bill seeks to declare the 13th of May of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities in the province, 
including the municipality of Bakun. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ERIC GO YAP 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9741 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MAY 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY 
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAKUN, PROVINCE OF BENGUET IN 
CELEBRATION OF THE KANKANAEY FESTIVAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. May 13 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking 
holiday in the Municipality of Bakun, Province of Benguet, in celebration of the annual 
Kankanaey Festival. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
1 
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9864 
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
AN ACT 
RENAMING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (VMMC) LOCATED 
IN DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY TO VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER (VMC) 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Founded in 1955 by Public Law 865 of the 80th U.S. Congress, the 
Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) has proudly served Filipino 
veterans and their dependents for over six decades. Initially established with 
U.S. government assistance to care for World War II veterans, the VMMC's scope 
has since expanded through various amendments to encompass retirees of the 
Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families. 
To reflect this evolution and the hospital's significant achievements in 
upgrading its facilities and services, it is now proposed to rename the VMMC as 
the Veterans Medical Center. Removing "memorial" from the title aligns with 
the current focus on living veterans and active healthcare services, rather than 
solely commemorating the past. This would also avoid potential associations 
with cemeteries or memorials, ensuring clarity. 
In light of the preceding, this bill’s approval is fervently sought. 
LORDAN G. SUAN 
Cagayan de Oro City – 1st District 
January 31, 2024
6:44 pm


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9864 
Introduced by Representative LORDAN G. SUAN 
AN ACT 
RENAMING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (VMMC) LOCATED 
IN DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY TO VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER (VMC) 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) located in 
1 
Diliman, Quezon City is hereby renamed the Veterans Medical Center (VMC). 
2 
3 
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
4 
orders, memoranda, circulars, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are 
5 
inconsistent with the Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
6 
7 
SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
8 
after its publication in the Official Gazette, in a newspaper of general circulation, 
9 
or on a website provided for by law.
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Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
a 'HOUSE BILL No.9066
Introduced by REP. RUWEL PETER S. GONZAGA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The bill seeks to convert a 12.100 kilometers provincial road stretch which starts at
Barangays Binasbas, Mangloy and  lmelda all in  Municipality of Laak Province of Davao de
Oro Bypass Road traversing to lganon, San lsidro Davao del  Norte as a national  Road.
By converting the provincial road traversing the barangays into a national road, the
national government through the Department of Public Works and  Highways will  be the
one  who  will  take  care  of the  maintenance  and  repair of the  said  road.  With  available
resources, the proper and sufficient maintenance of the road  becomes less burdensome
to the local government concerned  resulting  in the timely and appropriate preservation
of the  road's good  condition. The safety and  stability of this  road  infrastructure will  be
enhanced  further  by  the  new  management  whose  expertise  and  knowledge  will  truly
improve this public asset.
Indeed,  roads  are  a  major  factor  in  the  growth  and  progress  of  an  area.  With
sufficiently maintained roads come greater accessibility and more economic activity. Thus,
by improving such road more and better opportunities are made available to the people
thereby reducing poverty in the locality.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second  Regular Session
4 HOUSE BILL No. 9066
Introduced by REP. RuWEL PETER GONZAGA
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM  BARANGAYS BINASBAS, MANGLOY
AND IMELDA ALL IN  MUNICIPALITY OF LAAK PROVINCE OF DAVAO DE ORO
BYPASS ROAD TRAVERSING TO IGANON, SAN  ISIDRO DAVAO DEL NORTE 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 road stretching from Barangays Binasbas, Mangloy and lmelda all
in  Municipality of Laak Province of Davao de Oro  Bypass Road traversing to  lganon,  San
lsidro  Davao  del  Norte  as  described  in  the  technical  description  under the  succeeding
section of this Act is hereby converted  into a national road.
SECTION  2.  From the  Bureau  of  Lands  location  monument  no.1  (BLLM1)  of the
Municipality of  Laak,  Province  of  Davao  de  Oro  thence  to  point  marked  one  (1)  of the
roads with distance 12.100 kilometers connecting to Asuncion-Laak-Veruela Road.
SECTION  3.  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.
SECTION  4. This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15)  days after tis  publication  in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
i
Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
Introduced by: HON. ROMEO S. MOMO, SR. 
19th Congress of the Philippines (2022 – 2025) 
District Representative, Surigao del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Madrid, a narrow land nestled along the coast of Surigao del Sur, derives its name from the 
illustrious capital city of Spain, Madrid. Currently, Madrid holds the classification as a 4th class 
municipality within the province of Surigao del Sur. 
The Municipality of Madrid, Surigao del Sur, was established on February 2, 1953, 
marking a significant milestone in its history. Subsequently, on September 6, 1988, Municipal 
Ordinance No. 27 was duly adopted and approved by the Sangguniang Bayan of Madrid, Surigao 
del Sur, designating May 14 as the official "Araw ng Madrid." This ordinance came into effect on 
February 2, 1989, becoming an important date for the local community. 
Recognizing the importance of this historical occasion and to pay homage to the patron 
saint of Madrid, Saint Isidore the Farmer, it is proposed that May 14 and 15 be declared as local 
special non-working holidays in Madrid, Surigao del Sur. This bill aims to celebrate the cultural 
significance, traditions, and the vibrant spirit of the community while fostering unity among its 
residents. 
This bill seeks to solidify the recognition of May 14 and 15 annually as celebration of great 
importance to Madrid and its people, further strengthening the local identity and promoting 
community engagement. 
In view of the foregoing, the early approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ROMEO S. MOMO SR. 
First District, Surigao del Sur 
February 6, 2024
12:38 pm
9879


Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9879
Introduced by: HON. ROMEO S. MOMO, SR. 
AN ACT DECLARING MAY 14 AND 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS A LOCAL SPECIAL 
NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MADRID, SURIGAO 
DEL SUR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in. Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The “Araw ng Madrid” is celebrated every May 14 and 15 annually. 
SECTION 2. It coincides with the feast day of its patron saint, Saint Isidore the Farmer. 
SECTION 3. May 14 and 15 of every  year is hereby declared a special non-working 
holiday in the Municipality of Madrid, Province of Surigao Del Sur, to be known as “Araw 
ng Madrid”. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution enshrines that the State shall give priority to education, 
science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, 
accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development. (Art. 
II, Sec. 17) Moreover, the State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to 
quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education 
accessible to all. (Art. XIV, Sec. 1) 
In the Philippines, there are about 22 million students enrolled for the Academic 
Year 2023-20241, majority of which are enrolled in 47,000 public schools.2 As of 2022, 
the country has almost 900,000 public school teachers in all levels of basic education3.
This results in 1 teacher assigned for every 24 students, a far better scenario compared 
to the maximum 1-to-40 proportion, the upper limit of a classroom environment which 
is conducive for learning. 4
Nonetheless, entry-level public school teachers receive compensation of Salary 
Grade 11 or Php27,000.00. With the rising prices of basic goods and services, this salary 
may not be sufficient for most of our fellow Filipinos. 
Thus, in order to alleviate the financial situation of our teachers, boost their 
morale, and encourage more students to take education courses, the State must ensure 
that there is adequate compensation for our teachers. For this reason, this proposed 
1 Demayo, Mark. "DepEd: 22.8 million students enroll for SY 2023-2024". ABS-CBN News. 28 August 2023.
<https:/ /news.a bs-cbn .com/ n ews/08/28/23/ d eped-228-m ii lion-stud ents-enroll-for-sy-2023-
2024#:~:text=Based%20on%20the%20Iatest%20data, National%20Capital%20Region%20at%202%2C468%2Cl 7 
0.> 
2 Daguno-Bersamina, Kristine. "Over 21 million students enrolled for school year 2023-2024, DepEd reports".
Phi/star. 
26 
August 2023. <https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/08/26/2291568/over-21-million­
students-enrolled-school-year-2023-2024-deped-reports> 
3 N.a. "Our teachers deserve better". Inquirer.net. 05 October 2022. <https://opinion.inquirer.net/157570/our­
teachers-deserve-better> 
4 Ibid. 
November 6, 2023
5:32 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. __ _ 
Introduced by Agusan del Norte, 2nd District Representative 
HON. DALE B. CORVERA 
AN ACT 
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 29 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON­
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NASIPIT, PROVINCE 
OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE IN CELEBRATION OF THE DUNGGO 
FESTIVAL 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The rich history of the Municipality of Nasipit as a coastal community can be traced 
back to as early as the 1880s when it. was still characterized as a pueblo by the Spanish 
colonizers. In fact, according to folklore, its name was derived from the shape of the 
shoreline of the Butuan Bay which resembles a claw-like "sipit" structure. 
Nasipit was officially separated from the municipality of Butuan on O l August 1929. 
It became a municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 181, issued by Acting Governor­
General Eugene Gilmore of the United States Army. Today, it is composed of 19 barangays. 
Because of its natural submarine t6pography, which allows bigger ships to dock, 
Nasipit has been an ideal destination for sea trade and transport, both local and international. 
Domestic and convention-sized ships can be regularly recorded calling Nasipit Port for 
docking. 
To commemorate the vital contribution of sea trade to the development of the 
Municipality of Nasipit, it celebrates its official festival every 29th of September, known as 
the Dunggo ("to dock") Festival. The festival flaunts Nasipit's rich history and beauty 
through festive activities including; colorful flu vial parade, alluring beauty pageant and jovial 
street dancing competitions. 
In honor of the vital contribution of Nasipitnons to their town's socioeconomic 
progress and to allow them to prepare, enjoy and fully participate in the celebrations, this 
representation believes that September 29 of every year should be declared as a special non­
working holiday in the Municipality of Nasipit, Province of Agusan de] Norte in celebration 
of the Dunggo Festival. 
December 14, 2023
10:23 am
9774


In view olthe foregoing, approval of this bill is
D
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTII CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
AIIACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER29 OF EYERYYEARAS A SPECIAL NON-
WORI(NG IIOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NASIPIT, PROVINCE
OF AGUS$IDEL NORTE IN CELEBRATION OF TIIE DUNGGO
F'ESTIVAL
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section 1. September 29 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday. in the Municipality of Nasipit, Province of Agusan del Norte, in celebration of the
"Dunggo Festival".
Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the OlJicial
Gazette or in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation.
Approved,
Introduced by Agusan del Norte, 2"d District Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA
9774
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH  CONGRESS
Second  Regular Session
HOUSEB|LLNo.9336
Introduced by Honorable EULOGIO "LEO" R. RODRIGUEZ
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  municipality  of  Caramoran  is  located  in  the  northern  part  of the  island
Province of Catanduanes about a  hundred  kilometers  more or  less from  the capital
town of Virac depending on the route.  It was originally fused with the Municipality of
Pandan  and  was  subsequently  declared  on  September  1,  1948  as  an  independent
municipality  by virtue of Executive Order  No.  159  issued  by former  President Elpidio
Quirino.
Yearly,  the  constituents  of  the  Municipality  of  Caramoran  always  celebrates
the Foundation Anniversary of the Municipality every lst of September.
This representation finds it appropriate to enact a law declaring a special non-
working  holiday  in  Caramoran,  Catanduanes  every  lst  of  September  to  celebrate
Caramoran  Foundation  Anniversary to  pay  homage  to  the  wonderful  people  of the
townl
The  declaration  of  special  non-working  holidays  in  Caramoran,  Catanduanes
every  September  1  each  year  will  give  the  people  of  the  town  ample  time  and
opportunity to celebrate their independence as a municipality.
For the people of Catanduanes, the passage of the  proposed  law is earnestly
being sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINFTEENTH  CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo9336
Introduced by Honorable EULOGIO "LEO" R. RODRIGUEZ
AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 1 OF EVERY YEAR
A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CARAMORAN, CATANDUANES
TO CELEBIIATE THE "CARAMORAN FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY"
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled :
Section  1.  September  1  of  every  year  is  hereby  declared  a  special  non-working
holidays  in  Caramoran,  Catanduanes  in  celebration  of the ``Caramora#  fo"#dafTo#
Anniversary,"
Section  2. This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its  publication  in  the
Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second  Regular Session
[HOUSE BILL No.9067
Introduced by REP. RuWEL PETER S. GONZAGA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The  bill  seeks to  convert a  2.27  kilometers  provincial  road  stretch  which  starts at
Barangay  Bayabas  Municipality of  Nabunturan  Province  of  Davao  de  Oro  traversing  to
New Corella via Tagum Road,  Daang  Maharlika as a national  Road.
By converting the provincial road traversing the barangays into a national road, the
national government through the Department of Public Works and  Highways will  be the
one  who  will  take  care  of the  maintenance  and  repair of the  said  road.  With  available
resources, the proper and sufficient maintenance of the road  becomes less burdensome
to the local government concerned  resulting  in the timely and  appropriate preservation
of the  road's  good  condition. The safety and  stability of this  road  infrastructure will  be
enhanced  further  by  the  new  management  whose  expertise  and  knowledge  will  truly
improve this public asset.
Indeed,  roads  are  a  major  factor  in  the  growth  and  progress  of  an  area.  With
sufficiently maintained roads come greater accessibility and more economic activity. Thus,
by improving such road more and  better opportunities are made available to the people
thereby reducing poverty in the locality.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Gty
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second  Regular Session
•'"OUSEBILLNo.9067
Introduced by REP. RuWEL PETER GONZAGA
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING  FROM  BARANGAY BAYABAS
MUNICIPALITY OF NABUNTURAN  PROVINCE OF DAVAO DE ORO TRAVERSING TO
NEW CORELLA VIA TAGUM  ROAD, DAANG MAHARLIKA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it er?c:ed  by the  Senate and  House  of  Representatives  of the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
SECTION    1.   The    road    stretching    from    Barangay    Bayabas    Municipality   of
Nabunturan Province of Davao de Oro traversing to New Corella via Tagum Road, Daang
Maharlika  as described  in the technical  description  under the succeeding  section of this
Act is hereby converted into a national road.
SECTION  2.  From  the  Bureau  of  Lands  location  monument  no.  1  (BLLM1)  of the
Municipality of Nabunturan, Province of Davao de Oro thence to point marked one (1) of
the roads with distance 2.270 kilometers connecting to Daang  Maharlika
SECTION  3.  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.
SECTION  4. This Act shall  take effect fifteen  (15)  days after tis  publication  in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOLJSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINFTEENTH  CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.9337
Introduced by Honorable EULOGIO ``LEO" R. RODRIGUEZ
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The municipality of Bato is one of the satellite municipalities in the province of
Catanduanes located near the capital town of Virac through a 20 minute ride passing
by  the  national  road.  Its  name  originated  during  the  Spanish  conquest where  local
Spanish  officials  assigned  to  the  place  once  asked  a  woman  who  was  washing
clothes in  the  natural  stone well  the  name of the  place.  The woman,  believing  that
the  officials  were  asking  the  name  of the  well,  answered  "Bato",  Hence,  the  place
was named Bato until it became a full-fledged municipality in  1986.
Researches  were  made to determine the exact date of the establishment of
the   original   political   subdivision   but  such   efforts   has  failed.   The  only  authentic
document gathered  and  retrieved  from the  National Archives and  National  Historical
Institute,  metro  Manila.  It was an old  manuscript document written  in  Spanish titled
"Ereccion De Los Pueblos" congregating the town on April  15,  1799.
This representation finds it appropriate to enact a  law declaring a special non-
working   holiday   in    Bato,   Catanduanes   every   15th   of   April   to   celebrate   the
Foundation  Day of the Municipality of Bato,
The  declaration  of  special  non-working  holidays  in  Bato,  Catanduanes  every
April  15  each  year  will  give  the  people  of the  town  ample  time  and  opportunity to
celebrate their independence as a municipality,
For the people of Catanduanes, the passage of the proposed law is earnestly
being sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINFTEENTH  CONGRESS
Second  Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 93 3 7
Introduced by Honorable EULOGIO "LEO" R. RODRIGUEZ
AN ACT DECLARING APRIL 15 0F EVERY YEAR
A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE BATO, CATANDUANES
To CELEBRATE THE "FouNDATloN DAy oF THE MUNIclpALlrv oF BATo"
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of  the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled :
Section  1. April  15  of every year is hereby declared  a  special  non-working  holidays
in  Bato,  Catanduanes  in  celebration  of the "fow„c/af/on 08/; of die "un/czZ}a//fy of
Bato
Section  2. This  Act  shall  take  effect  fifteen  (15)  days  after  its  publication  in  the
Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Reports from the Commission on Audit (COA) have shown that the country’s jails are 
experiencing an overpopulation of 439.48 percent. The Bureau of Corrections admitted that 
that 20 percent of the total population of the New Bilibid Prison die annually due to various 
illnesses. 
This shows the inhumane conditions at our jails and the lack of funding of the Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology (BJMP). 
At present, the budget of the government for the food of prisoners is at Php 70 per day per 
prisoner. Unfortunately, this is not enough to provide for decent meals for prisoners. With 
today’s increasing costs, 70 pesos just won’t cut it. Further, the BJMP budget for medicines 
of inmates is at Php 15 per inmate per day which is insufficient for the health needs of our 
prisoners. These contribute to the reasons why inmates die and are definitely violations of 
the UN’s “Minimum Standard Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners”. 
This bill seeks to increase the budget for food and medicines of prisoners in order to provide 
them with better food and medicines.  
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested. 
RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
September 11, 2023
8:00 am
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING BETTER CONDITIONS FOR INMATES BY ADJUSTING THE COST OF 
SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE PER INMATE PER DAY FROM PHP 70.00 TO PHP 100.00 
AND INCREASING THE MEDICINE ALLOWANCE PER INMATE PER DAY FROM PHP 
15.00 TO PHP 30.00 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES  
Be it enacted in Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:  
SECTION 1. – The Cost of Subsistence Allowance per day of every inmate is hereby 
adjusted from Php 70.00 to Php 100.00 
SEC. 2. The amount allocated for medicines of inmates is hereby increased from Php 15.00 
per prisoner per day to Php 30.00 per prisoner per day. 
SEC 3. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be provided for 
in the annual General Appropriations Act upon the approval of this Act and every year 
thereafter. 
SEC 4. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions 
not affected thereby. 
SEC 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and other 
issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
deemed repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication 
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever 
comes earlier. 
Approved, 
9100
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESHNTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HdSUsEBILLNo.    9119
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard A. Guintu
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section  1, Article XIV states that "[t]he State shall protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all." Furthermore, Section 2 of the same Article states that "[t]he State shall establish
and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels."
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, in 2020, the school-age population (5 to
24 years old) in Capiz accounted for 303,644 persons or 37.77 percent of the 803,879 household
population. Despite this number, the province of Capiz only has 54 secondary schools,  18 in the
first district and 36 in the second district. In order to accommodate the large school-age population
of the Province of Capiz, there is a need to establish an additional secondary school.
Accessible education should be a requisite in every province, and this bill seeks to establish
a secondary school in the Municipality of Panitan, Province of Capiz. The establishment of an
additional secondary school in the Province of Capiz shall help improve the quality of education
in the said province. Moreover, access to education will help guide the school-age population to
become informed and prepared to take on roles that shall help develop the province of Capiz in
the near future.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRHSS
Second Regular Session
ndusHB[LLNO.  9119
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard A. Guintu
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TIMPAS,
MUNICIPALITY 0F PANITAN, PROVINCH OF CAPIZ, T0 BE KNOWN AS THE
TIMPAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it  enacted by  the Senate  and the House  Of Representatives  Of the Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
SEC"ON 1. Establishment Of a National High School. -There is heresy estaljhished,
under the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay Timpas, Municipality of
Panitan, Province of Capiz, to be known as the Timpas National High School.
SEC. 2. ApproprI.o/J.o#s. -The Secretary of the Department of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Timpas National High School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SHC. 3. JmpJeJ„e#/¢fi.o". -The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue such
rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 4. E/Tec/z.tJtry. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette and in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution defines the national territory of the Philippines, to wit: 
"The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and 
waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has 
sovereignty or jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains, 
including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other 
submarine areas. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the 
archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters 
of the Philippines." (Art. I) Furthermore, all lands of the public domain, waters, 
minerals, coal, petroleum, and other mineral oils, all forces of potential energy, 
fisheries, forests or timber, wildlife, flora and fauna, and other natural resources are 
owned by the State. (Art. II, Sec. 12) Finally, the State shall protect and advance the 
right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and 
harmony of nature. (Art. III, Sec. 16) 
The Philippines, being an archipelago with about 7, 100 islands, is surrounded by 
water. Moreover, the Philippine coastline adds up to 17,500 km.1 According to a study, 
the Philippines is a "global centre for marine biodiversity" as it covers a major portion 
of the Coral Triangle, with more than 16800 sq km of coral ree£2 Our country also has 
more marine species per unit area than any other place.3 It is estimated that the value of 
coastal and marine resources in the Philippines in 2016 to be about P7 5 trillion ( or some 
$1,500 billion), even higher than the country's GDP which was at $318.6 billion.4 
Likewise, it is home to more than 100 million people who rely mainly on its rich 
natural resources for sustenance and livelihood. In fact, in 2019, about 1.9 million 
Filipinos were estimated to be dependent on fishing for income. Our fisherfolk "helped 
secure the food and nutritional supply of some 60% of the Philippine population, who 
1 http://www.acd-dialogue.org/membership-philippines.html
2 Garry, Heloise. "The Philippines' Marine Biodiversity Faces Decimation". Earth.org. 06 July 2019. < 
https://earth.org/marine-biodiversity-in-the-philippines-faces-decimation/> 
3 Ibid. 
4 Malayang, Ben S. "Our seas, our future: Appreciating the PH's ocean economy". Rapp/er. 16 September 2021. 
< https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-1eaders/opinion-our-seas-future-appreciating-philippines-ocean­
economy/#:~:text=About%201.9%20million%20were%20estimated,40%20kg%2Fyear%2Fperson.> 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9742 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Kankanaey, also known Kankanay, Kankanai, and Kankana-i, refers to the culture and the 
people who primarily reside in Benguet and Mountain Province of the Cordillera 
Administrative Region (CAR). Benguet is among the primary centers of the Kankanaey 
population, wherein the so-called southern Kankanaey are found in the Municipalities 
of Mankayan, Bakun, Kibungan, Buguias, and the upper half of Kapangan in the 
province. These Southern Kankanaey are also called as Benguet Kankanaey who should 
be distinguished from the Benguet Ibaloy, the latter, being inhabitants of the lower half 
and the most urbanized parts of the province, including the vegetable-growing valley 
of La Trinidad and the melting-pot city of Baguio. Kankanaey also has their own 
language called Mankayan, which dialects include Bakun-Kibungan, Guinzadan, 
Kapangan, and Mankayan-Buguias. Evidently, Kankanaey is among the major 
ethnolinguistic groups in the province.  
Given the dominance of Kankanaey in the province’s population and as one of the 
major Indigenous Peoples of Benguet, it becomes of primordial importance to honor 
their long-standing history, culture, and tradition which shaped the Province of 
Benguet to what it is today. Such appreciation would only be evident through the 
establishment of a festival that is representative of the Kankanaey. Recently, the 
Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities of Benguet—Kibungan, Kapangan, Bakun, 
Buguias, and Mankayan—have celebrated their first Kankanaey Festival which was 
held last May 13, 2023. The said festival is now institutionalized as an annual 
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celebration and recognized by the local government of the province, as a counterpart 
to the annual celebration of the Ibaloy Festival which is another dominant and equally 
significant ethnolinguistic group in the province. Hence, in honor of the said 
celebration, this bill seeks to declare the 13th of May of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities in the province, 
including the municipality of Buguias. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ERIC GO YAP 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9742 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MAY 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY 
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUIAS, PROVINCE OF BENGUET IN 
CELEBRATION OF THE KANKANAEY FESTIVAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. May 13 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking 
holiday in the Municipality of Buguias, Province of Benguet, in celebration of the 
annual Kankanaey Festival. 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,