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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

‘ 4315

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Rep. Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to create the Cawit National High School, in Barangay Cawit,
Zamboanga City.

Education is the basic foundation of a civilized society. In order for a society to
flourish, this basic necessity must be provided for by those who govern it.

‘True enough, imbued in our Constitution is the guarantee of “a system of free
education in the elementary and high school levels.” Education should be accessible to all
and should not be held in abeyance. Education is the ultimate solution to poverty.

Cawit is a shoreline barangay with three (3) feeder elementary schools, but has no
existing secondary school. At present, Cawit Elementary School produces more than one
hundred (100) graduates every year. Sixty percent (60%) of the grade 6 completers from
Cawit Elementary School enroll in Ayala National High School which is situated
approximately three (3) kilometers away from Cawit Elementary School. Twenty-five
percent (25%) of the grade six completers enroll in Recodo National High School which
is situated approximately two (2) kilometers away from Cawit Elementary School, whilst
the remaining fifteen percent (15%) enroll in the newly created Tulungatung National
High School.

To this end, the creation of the Cawit National High School shall be a conerete act
for the realization of this Constitutional guarantee, making education more accessible to
the youth of Barangay Cawit and the surrounding barangays.

It is in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

CZ
CELSO L. LOBREGAT

Representative
Zamboanga City, 1" District


Republic of the Philippine
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bil No. 4818

Introduced by: Rep. Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT SEEKING THE CREATION OF THE CAWIT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
IN BARANGAY CAWIT, ZAMBOANGA CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Cawit, Zamboanga City to be known as Cawit
National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. The appropriations required for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the continued operation
and maintenance of the school shall be incorporated in the annual GAA.

SECTION 4. 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 THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4304

Introduced by HON. MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Bocboc National High Schoo! ~ Kiara Annex into the Kiara
National High School in the Barangay of Kiara, Don Carlos, Bukidnon.

There are only seven national high schools in the municipality of Don Carlos which cater
to 29 barangays, most of them far-flung. Two of these national high schools are
annexes only. One of these annexes is the only national high school in Barangay Kiara,
the Bocboc National High School - Kiara Annex

Enrolment has since then ballooned to 439 enrollees in school year 2016-2017 from the
initial number of 65 enrollees in school year 2010-2011, representing a 575% increase
in the number of enrollees. Ag such, Barangay Kiara deserves more than just an annex
to accommodate and educaté its growing student population.

As Benjamin Franklin onge said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Let us continue investifg in our youth by providing them adequate state-sponsored
facilities and education

Thus, the garff passage of this bill is earnestly sought.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FirstRegular Session

HOUSE BiLL No. 4804

Introduced by Representative MANUEL ANTONIO F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BOCBOC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ~ KIARA ANNEX IN
BARANGAY KIARA, MUNICIPALITY OF DON CARLOS, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON
INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS KIARA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Bocboc National High School — Kiara Annex in Barangay
Kiara, Municipality of Don Carlos, Province of Bukidnon is hereby converted into a
national high school to be known as Kiara National High School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Bocboc National High
School — Kiara Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Kiara National

High School

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

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. 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. _ 4. §20

Introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS:

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF CARAGA REGIONAL HOSPITAL.
LOCATED IN BARANGAY WASHINGTON, SURIGAO CITY, SURIGAO DEL NORTE
FROM ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) TO THREE HUNDRED (300) BEDS, AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed occupancy of Caraga Regional Hospital (CRH)
located in Barangay Washington, Surigao City, Province of Surigao del Norte from one
hundred fifty (150) beds to three hundred (300) beds.

The Caraga Regional Hospital caters to the medical needs of the majority of
residents of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte and its neighboring provinces. It has an average
occupancy rate of 169.58%-way beyond the ideal World Health Organization standard of
85%. The current authorized bed capacity of 150 beds are inadequate to provide the
hospitalization needs of the patients since CRH serves as the core referral hospital—not
only to the primary and secondary catchment population of Caraga region—but also the
neighboring municipalities in the provinces of Region 8

As the only regional DOH hospital in Caraga, it is high time to upgrade the Caraga
Regional Hospital from a level 2 to a level 3 Teaching and Training Hospital to meet the
health needs of the increasing population in Caraga Region and to provide quality,
affordable and accessible health care services, especially the marginalized sector in the
community.



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

4520

HOUSE BILL NO.

introduced by HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS:

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF CARAGA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
LOCATED IN BARANGAY WASHINGTON, SURIGAO CITY, SURIGAO DEL NORTE
FROM ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) TO THREE HUNDRED (300) BEDS, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The bed capacity of Caraga Regional Hospital is hereby upgraded from one
hundred fifty (150) to three hundred (300) bed capacity,

The increase in bed capacity of Caraga Regional Hospital from one hundred fifty (150) to
three hundred (300) shall be implemented for a period of not more than two (2) years from
the approval of this Act.

SEC. 2. The construction and upgrading of the hospital facilities and services shall be under
the direct supervision and control of the Department of Health.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department's programs the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4047

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a free annual health check-up program for all public
elementary and high school teachers in the country.

Given their meager salaries despite the amount of work and sacrifice
required of them, public school teachers, more often than not, face the reality
of a “come-what-may" attitude when it comes to taking care of their health
due to financial restrictions. ironically, it is, in fact, to the best interest of their
students and parents, to ensure that they are in good health for them to
actually perform their teaching duties better.

Hopefully, this Act will provide the necessary means for our public school
teachers to have ready access to preventive health maintenance.

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4047

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FREE ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK-UP PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the " Free Annual Health
Check-Up for Public School Teachers Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. Every public elementary and high school teacher in the country shall
have access to free annual health check-up.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health
(DOH) shall collaborate and formulate the pertinent rules and regulations
necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEV!

EENTH CONGR.
First Regular Session

4075

HOUSE BILL NO. ~~

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Malungon, Sarangani — Santa Maria, Davao Occidental Road
into a national secondary road.

The said road from the Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani to the Municipality of Santa
Davao Occidental serves as a crucial link between the two provinces. It is currently in a
y state due to the insufficiency of funds the provincial governments of Sarangani and Davao

ccidental can allot for its maintenance and upgrading. The status quo has been detrimental not
only to the commuting public but also to the transportation of agricultural and other commodities.
If converted, the utility of the road will be enhanced, facilitating the much-needed socioeconomic
development in these poor areas,

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



CONGRE:
SEVENTEE
First Regular

OF THE PHILIPPINES)
TH CONGRESS)
sion )

HOUSE OF REPR) NTATIVES

HB. no. 4075

BY REPRESENTATIVE ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MALUNGON, SARANGANI - SANTA MARIA, DAVAO
OCCIDENTAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, ‘The Malungon, Sarangani ~ Santa Maria, Davao Occidental Road is hereby
converted into a national secondary road.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall issue the nec
rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act,

ION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 4956

Introduced by Hon. Ma. Lourdes R. Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NO!

Section 2, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides, in part, that “The State
shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relative to the needs of the people and society.”

The Dabubu High School-Annex, located in Barangay Sinaoangan Sur,
Municipality of San Agustin, Province of Isabela, was established four (4) years ago to
accommodate students from the nearby barangays who cannot afford to go to private
schools.

Being an Annex of the main high school, it has very limited funding, for its
operation and maintenance which poses a huge problem considering the yearly increase
in the school's enrollment.

It is for these reasons that the conversion of the Dabubu High School-Annex into

an independent high school is earnestly urged in order to meet the educational needs of
our constituents.

MA. LOUR! R. AGGABAO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4956

Introduced by Hon. Ma. Lourdes R. Aggabao

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE DABUBU HIGH SCHOOL-ANNEX IN BARANGAY
SINAOANGAN SUR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN AGUSTIN, PROVINCE OF
ISABELA FROM THE DABUBU HIGH SCHOOL; CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SINAOANGAN
SUR NATIONAL 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, Separation and Conversion into a National High School, - The Dabubu High
School-Annex in Barangay Sinaoangan Sur, Municipality of San Agustin, Province of
Isabela is hereby separated from the Dabubu High School and converted into an
independent national high school to be known as Sinaoangan Sur National High
School.

Section 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. - All personnel, assets, liabilities and records
of the Dabubu High School-Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the
Sinaoangan Sur National High School.

Section3. Appropriation. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Sinaoangan Sur National High
School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's
appropriation of the Dabubu High School-Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for
the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Implementation. - The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations
that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) davs after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Phi i
HOUSE OF REPRE!
Quezon City

= Dale: JAN 30

ENTEENTH CONGR
irst Regular Session

House Bill No. 4875

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M, Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 15, Article II of the Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them. Likewise Section 11, Article XIII of the same
provides that the State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development and shall endeavor to promote free medical care to paupers

‘This legislative measure seeks to upgrade Labuan Public Hospital, a 10-
bed capacity into a Secondary Level Hospital and increasing the Bed Capacity
for General Care Services to One Hundred (100) to further cater the health needs
of the residents of Zamboanga City.

Labuan Public Hospital was created pursuant to Batas Pambansa Ble.
517 dated June 10, 1983 to serve as an extension of Zamboanga City Medical
Center. It is located about 35 kilometers along the West Coast of Zamboanga
City and has a land area of 5,000 square meters and the building floor area of
602.25 square meters,

To serve the increasing number of patients for general health care
services in Zamboanga City, it is imperative that the present Labuan Public
Hospital be upgraded into a Secondary Level Hospital with 100-bed cap
for general care services in order to provide better and improved health care for
the people of Zamboanga City.

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

MANUEL JOSH). BALIPE

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Republic of the Philippines

Congress of the Phili 8

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGR
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4875
Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M, Dalipe

AN ACT
UPGRADING THE LABUAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL INTO A
SECONDARY LEVEL HOSPITAL AND INCREASING THE BED
CAPACITY FOR GENERAL CARE TO ONE HUNDRED
(100), APPROPRIATING FUNDS T! ‘OR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.

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

“SECTION 1. Labuan Public Hospital located in Labuan, Zamboanga
City is hereby upgraded into a secondary level hospital and the authorized bed
capacity for general health care services increased to one hundred (100)

SECTION 2. The Department of Health, in coordination with the
Department of Budget and Management and the Labuan Public Hospital, shall
determine the additional staff plantilla to be created pursuant to this Act.

SECTION 3. The increase in bed capacity of the Labuan Public
Hospital to. one hundred (100) beds for general care services shall be
implemented for a period of not more than (4) years from the approval of this
Act.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the
Department’s programs the implementation of this Act, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 5. ‘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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. nod 426

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Peace and order cannot be won without our nation’s veterans and military personnel, It is
important for every Filipino to remember the noble service and unspeakable sacrifice of those
who have worn this nation’s uniform as well as the unsung heroes who performed such
exemplary service for the betterment of this nation and the lives of our countrymen, The attached
bill aims to give due recognition and honor to the myriad sacrifices by our veterans, military
personnel and our fellow citizens who rendered distinguished services to our nation, This is
achieved by establishing at least one (1) National Cemetery in each region and major islands to

serve as a memorial and final resting place for our modern heroes.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this initiative is earnestly sought

HARLIN NEIL J. ABAYON III
Representative

AANGAT TAYO Party-list


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4426

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING NATIONAL CEMETERIES
AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established at least one (1) National Cemetery in each Region and
major island to serve as a memorial and final resting place for veterans, military personnel and
citizens who have rendered distinguished services to nation.

SECTION 2. The President of the Philippines shall establish each National Cemetery by
individual Presidential Proclamation which shall set aside a portion of government land for the
purpose

SECTION 3. Military veterans and military personnel who die in the line of duty, persons who
have rendered distinguished service to the nation, and such other persons as may be determined
by the President of the Philippines shall be entitled to burial in the national cemetery.

SECTION 4. The administration, maintenance, and security of the national cemeteries shall be
under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO). Funds for the purpose
shall be included in the annual appropriations of the PVAO

SECTION 5. All laws, orders, or decrees in contravention herewith are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo, 4818

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of the Salaysay High School of Agriculture in Barangay
Salaysay, Marilog District, Davao City.

One of the government’s primary aims is to promote the right of Filipinos to quality education
as embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, to wit:

“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. “(Section 1,
Article X!V, The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 1987)

Barangay Salaysay is situated in the hinterland of Marilog District which is sixty three (63)
kilometers away from the heart of the City. It is mostly inhabited by members of the indigenous
peoples comprising 95% of the total population in the area, namely: Uvo Manubo, Bagobo, Guiangan
and Ata Manobo. It has five (5) existing elementary schools and two (2) other elementary schools from
the neighboring barangays, however, the nearest public high school is located at Barangay Marilog
Proper which is ten (10) kilometers away from Barangay Salaysay. Due to the distance and the
economic factors, students and parents lost their interest in pursuing education.

The establishment of a public high school in Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, Davao City
will greatly inspire a number of elementary school graduates and out-of-school youths to finish their
education thereby strengthen the literacy rate in the area.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

IN. ALBERTO T. UNGAB


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILLNo, 4818

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SALAYSAY,
MARILOG DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWNAS SALAYSAY HIGH SCHOOL OF
AGRICULTURE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a
national high school in Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, Davao City to be known as the Salaysay
High School of Agriculture.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Salaysay High School of Agriculture.

Section 3. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall issue such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
29

HOUSE BILL NO. 41

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie"Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is a compelling reason to stem passive smoking, which is the inhalation of smoke
called second-hand smoke (SHS), or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), by persons
other than the intended “active” smoker. It occurs when tobacco smoke permeates any
environment, causing its inhalation by people within that environment. Exposure to
second-hand smoke causes disease, disability, and death. The health risks of second-
hand smoke are a matter of scientific consensus. These risks have

restaurants, bars, as well as some open public spaces. *
Hence, smoking in public throughout the country should now be proscribed.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is highly recommended.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4129

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES NATIONWIDE AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

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 “National Smoking Ban Act of 2016."

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared banned or prohibited for any person to smoke in
any public place indoor or outdoor.

SEC..3. Appropriate penalties for violation hereof shall be prescribed by the
Department of Health.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue pertinent rules
and regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

A048

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a free flu vaccination program for all public
elementary and high school teachers in the country.

Given their meager salaries despite the amount of work and sacrifice
required of them, public school teachers , more often than not, face the reality
of a "come-what-may" attitude when it comes to taking care of their health
due to financial restrictions. Ironically, it is, in fact, to the best interest of their
students and parents, to ensure that they are in good health for them to
actually perform their teaching duties better.

Hopefully, this Act will provide the necessary means for our public school
teachers to have the ready access to flu prevention.

At le

SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. A048

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FREE FLU VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the " Free Flu Vaccination
for Public School Teachers Act of 2016".

SEC. 2. Every public elementary and high school teacher in the country shall
have access to free flu vaccination.

SEC. 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health
(DOH) shall collaborate and formulate the pertinent rules and regulations
necessary to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5, All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof,

inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4081

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teaching is a noble profession. It requires commitment from those
who want to remain in the academic profession to continue to seek new
knowledge and learn advanced teaching methodologies. The teaching
profession has no room for deadwoods. Teachers must commit
themselves to life-long learning, otherwise they will end up being
overtaken by their millennial and digital native students.

In order to ensure that those who are teaching at the college level
shall not rest on their laurels and will pursue advanced and much higher
level of education, the government needs to mandate that college
professors within their three (3) years of probationary period must
complete a master’s degree within their areas of expertise or related to
the subjects/courses they are handling. This way, the country's quality of
education and instructional standards shall be raised

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SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 408 i

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
MANDATING COLLEGE PROFESSORS TO COMPLETE A MASTER'S.
DEGREE WITHIN THEIR AREA OF EXPERTISE

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Mandatory
Completion of Master’s Degree for College Professors Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.The State shall establish means to promote
quality education across the country.

SEC. 3. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in consultation with
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Civil Service
Commission (CSC) shall establish a policy requiring college professors to
complete a master’s degree within their respective areas of expertise. A
corresponding scholarship and deloading programs shall be developed and
implemented throughout public and private higher learning institutions in
order to ensure that this policy is successfully implemented. Financial
support for those doing their masteral thesis shall also be made available
by CHED.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.


SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly.

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

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

EXPLANATORY NOTES:

‘The Balatas-Cararayan-San Isidro-Carolina Road is bounded by two national roads in
the City of Naga—the Magsaysay Avenue and the San Felipe-Pacol-Carolina-Panicuason Road. It
serves as a vital link to a number of farm-to-market roads in the agricultural areas of the city.

The conversion of the Balatas-Cararayan-San Isidro-Carolina Road into a national road
will ensure its sustainability as a vital passage for farm products and services. The undersigned,
therefore, seeks the immediate enactment of this bill.

GABRIEL. BORDADO, JR.
Representative
Third District of Camarines Sur


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4517

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BALATAS-CARARAYAN-SAN ISIDRO-CAROLINA ROAD
IN NAGA CITY, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR 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 Balatas-Cararayan-San Isidro-Carolina road located in Naga City, province of Camarines Sur, is.
hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH),

Sec, 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 incorporated in the annual General Appropriations Act

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4516 _

Introduced by resentative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTES:

‘The 4.2-km Almeda Highway links up Roxas Avenue to Barangays Concepcion Grande
and Del Rosario in Naga City, Camarines Sur. It also serves as a diversion road for all types of
vehicles coming from Northern Luzon and the southern part of Bicol, by-passing in the process,
the narrow streets of Naga City’s old commercial district.

Converting Almeda Highway into a national road will be in keeping with the city’s thrust
of expanding its growth areas. The undersigned, therefore, earnestly seeks the immediate
passage of this bill.

BORDADO,

Representatlve
Third District of Camarines Sur



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4516

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ALMEDA HIGHWAY IN NAGA CITY
IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TH. ‘OR

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

Section 1. The Almeda Higway in Naga City, Camarines Sur, is hereby converted into a national road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Sec. 2. The Secretary of DPWH shal include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance
of the said road, the funding of which shall be incorporated in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 4154

TRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This representation is in receipt of Resolution No. 68-2016 dated October 10, 2016
from the Municipal Council of Padre Garcia, Province of Batangas, requesting the
Representative of the 4" District to sponsor a bill declaring December | of every year as a non-
working holiday in celebration of the founding anniversary of Padre Garcia.

December | of every year is a very special date for the people of the Municipality of
Padre Garcia. Aptly coined as Kabakahan Festival, this celebration commemorates the
founding anniversary of Padre Garcia, Batangas, the town known as the Cattle Trading Capital
of the Philippines. Indeed, Padre Garcia is home to the country’s biggest livestock auction
market.

One of the highlights of this annual event is the Rodeo Ala Garciano, an event that
draws tourists and competitors from different parts of Batangas as well as from other parts of
the country. Some of the events include calf lassoing, cattle wrestling, casting down,
carambola, airgun shooting competition, singing contest, street dancing and court dancing
competition, and animal decoration.

This day, December I, would present itself as an opportunity for the people of Padre
Garcia to celebrate the milestones achieved by their town in the field of agriculture — the very
backbone of a society. In addition, it is also an opportune time for educational institutions and
the business sector to actively participate in the revelry of festival activities.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment and approyat ofthis bill is earnestly

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LIANDA B. BOLILIA.
Representative
4® District, Bafangas

sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4154

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE LIANDA B. BOLILIA

AN ACT
DECLARING DECEMBER 1 OF EVERY YEAR AS A NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PADRE GARCIA, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, IN
CELEBRATION OF ITS KABAKAHAN FESTIVAL AND FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. December | of every year is hereby declared a non-working holiday in

the Municipality of Padre Garcia, Province of Batangas, in celebration of its Kabakahan
Festival and founding anniversary.

SECTION 2. 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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4169

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to rename the Manlabang National High School located in
Barangay Manlabang, Municipality of Caibiran, Province of Biliran to be known as
Caibiran National High School and appropriating funds therefore.

There are only two (2) public senior high schools in Caibiran; the ICT High
School of Eastern Biliran and the Manlabang National High School, the latter being
the biggest Senior High School and cater secondary education in the whole
Municipality, it is only proper to rename the institution to the namesake of the
Municipality.

Furthermore, long before, the municipal leaders of Caibiran initiated and
converted the school from Manlabang Barangay High School to Manlabang National
High School. Therefore, it is only appropriate and timely to rename Manlabang
National High School to Caibiran National High School.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of the Bill is earnestly sought.

Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17% Congress
First Regular Session
A160

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MANLABANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BRGY.
MANLABANG, MUNICIPALITY OF CAIBIRAN, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN INTO
THE CAIBIRAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFORE

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

SECTIONL. Renaming of a National High School. The Manlabang
National High School in Brgy. Manlabang, Municipality of Caibiran, Province
of Biliran is hereby renamed and to be known as The Caibiran National High
School.

SEC.2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ‘The Secretary of the
Department of Education shall promulgate and issue such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to fully implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. The amount necessary to carry out the
implementation of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into laws and thereafter.

SEC. 4. 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 repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVI
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4189

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B. REVILLA

Molino Boulevard, a stretch of 7.1 kilometer national road in the
Province of Cavite has become one of the major thoroughfares

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

of Bacoor,
in the City of Bacoor serving

thousands of motorists and commuters every day since its opening in 2009.

Further, the name of the said highway has been often confused with the Molino-Salawag-
Paliparan Road and there is also an existing Molino Road in the City of Bacoor, hence the very
need to rename the Molino Boulevard to Bacoor Boulevard to avoid the confusion.

Moreover, the City of Bacoor Council passed on January 29, 2015 a City

Ordinance

Number CO 3-2015 series of 2015 entitled, “An Ordinance Renaming the Molino Boulevard in
the City of Bacoor, Cavite as the “Bacoor Boulevard”.

Lastly, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in their letter then to the
Committee on Public Works and Highways dated 4 June 2015 have expressed their sense of
support and interposed no objection in renaming of Molino Boulevard as Bacoor Boulevard.

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

REP. STRIKE B, REVILLA
istrict, Cavite



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRE! ‘ATIVES,
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_ 4189

Introduced by HONORABLE STRIKE B, REVILLA

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MOLINO BOULEVARD IN BACOOR CITY, CAVITE TO BACOOR
BOULEVARD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. The Molino Boulevard which traverses the following barangays: Talaba 4,
Niog 3, Ligas 2, Ligas 3, Bayanan, Mambog 4, Molino 2, Molino 3, San Nicolas 1 and San
Nicolas 3 in the City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite is hereby renamed to Bacoor Boulevard.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall place appropriate
markers along the national road in the above-mentioned Section and issue necessary orders and
circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette 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, 4969

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the city road of the L. San Diego Road,
Canumay, in the City of Valenzuela, Metro Manila into a national road.

‘The existing roadway is heavily waversed by motorists from local
residents and those from nearby municipalities. In our collective desire to
provide for the safety and convenience of our constituents who ply this route, it
is submitted that as to the maintenance of this road, the national government is
better equipped to handle. Conversion of this road into a national road would
also allow its development to be in line with the national infrastructure plan
which as it stands is highly crucial in resolving the traffic crisis that is plaguing
Metro Manila.

Itis in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly sought

off. WES GATCHALIAN
Representative
1° District, Valeneuela City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4969

House Bill no.

Introduced by Representative Wes Gatchalian

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF L. SAN DIEGO ROAD,
CANUMAY, IN THE CITY OF VALENZUELA, METRO MANILA INTO
A NATIONAL ROADAND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The L. San Diego Road, Canumay, in the City of Valenzuela,
Metro Manila is hereby converted into a National Road

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

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

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Brit No. 4036

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

College professors in the Philippines are one of the most important
factors in promoting quality in higher education system. Unfortunately,
while college professors are acknowledged to be critical factors in the
delivery of quality instruction, their career and professional development
are sometimes neglected and left to the respective policies and standards
of the academic institutions they serve. It is not uncommon to read or
hear about some forms of injustice that hardworking and dedicated
teachers experience with regard to their tenure.

This bill seeks to provide a standardized system for granting tenure
to college professors in order that they may have a clear career path and
professional development. Hopefully, this will inspire our college
professors to perform well their sacred duty as educators and inspire
them to keep their faith in this noble profession.

AM

SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
Representative

1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4036
HOUSE BILLNO._~

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
STANDARDIZING THE TENURE OF COLLEGE PROFESSORS.

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Standardized
Tenure of College Professors Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.The State shall establish means to promote
quality education by protecting the rights and welfare of teachers.

SEC. 3. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in consultation with
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Civil Service
Commission (CSC) shall establish a standardized tenure policy for college
professors. The career path, corresponding remuneration and benefits
relative to the tenure policy shall likewise be drawn.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly.

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

Approved