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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.___ 4330

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to convert the circumferential road from Barangay
Poblacion and around along the coast, municipality of Balabac in the Second
Congressional District of Palawan into a national road to be known as Mayor Matias
Vicente Highway. The municipality of Balabac is an island municipality located in the
southernmost part of the province with a distance of approximately fifty (50)
kilometers north from Sabah, Malaysia, across the Balabac Strait.

Mayor Matias Vicente was the founding mayor of the municipality of Balabac.
He also served first as mayor of the municipal district of Balabac after the Second
World War and the first mayor when Balabac was declared a regular municipality in

an executive order issued by President Quirino in 1951.

It is home to 35,758 residents as of 2010 census conducted by the National
Statistics Office (NSO). The municipality is notable for its unique indigenous plant
and animal species such as the Philippine mouse-deer or Pilandok which can only be
found in the island. Apart from the distinct flora and fauna, the historic Cape Melville
Lighthouse located in the said municipality was declared as a National Historical
Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 1996.

‘At present, residents of the island depend on farming, fishing, and barter
trading with the nearby islands of Sulu and Sabah market centers as sources of


livelihood. The conversion of the circumferential road into a national road would
further enhance trading with nearby municipalities in Palawan as well as neighboring
islands in the South, Products can be easily transported to and from Balabac with the
nationalization of said road and strengthen the economy of said municipality.

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

FREDERICK F, ABUEG
Representativ, 2” District of Palawan


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.___ 4330

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F, Abueg

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD FROM BARANGAY
POBLACION AND AROUND ALONG THE COAST, MUNICIPALITY OF
BALABAC, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD TO BE
KNOWN AS MAYOR MATIAS VICENTE HIGHWAY AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Circumferential Road from Barangay Poblacion and
around along the cost, in the municipality of Balabac, province of Palawan to be
known as Mayor Matias Vicente Highway, is hereby converted into a National
Road.

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

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRE!
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _4 521

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘This bill seeks to convert the Tarawakan — Marang-Marang Road from provincial
road to national road,

‘Tarawakan and Marang-Marang are two very important agricultural barangays.
‘The former is at the northern edge of Bongao Municipality and the latter at the southern
tip of Languyan Municipality. They produce agricultural products that are brought to the
commercial capital, Bongao.

To facilitate exchange of goods and movement of people to and from the two
barangays (and the two municipalities, Panglima Sugala and Languyan, as well) and to
all the other adjacent barangays, including Barangay Bongao Poblacion, the Tarawakan —
Marang-Marang Road was constructed. It is a provincial road, although, it may form part
of the so-called Tawi-Tawi Road Network,

The road is presently in poor condition, with most of its components still unpaved
or not yet safely passable. There is a need to repair or rehabilitate the road and or upgrade
it to national standard. And it is only in this way that the road could better serve the good
people of Tarawakan and Marang-Marang,

‘The Provincial Government has not enough funds for the road construction, even
for road maintenance. It has to ask for help from the national government. By converting
the road to a national road, the necessary funding could be had through appropriations in
the GAA that Congress approves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

fe SAHALI

Lone District of Tawi-Tawi

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4521

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

AN ACT CONVERTING TARAWAKAN ~ MARANG-MARANG ROAD AS A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The 12 kilometer Tarawakan - Marang-Marang Road in the
Province of Tawi-Tawi is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication ina
newspaper of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 4709

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The many complexities in family relations, not to mention the existence of
illegitimate relationship brought about by de facto separation of couples while the innocent
spouse still maintains his / her love to the abandoning partner, or in any other similar
circumstances weakening the solid foundation of family life and relations, and when death
later occurs to the wayward spouse or member of the family, the corpse of said person is
normally the subject of another disharmonious tug-of-war between the legitimate and the
otherwise illegitimate relatives, or among the members of the family.

Thus, while the existing law simply provides that the arrangement of the funeral or
final rites of the deceased may be on the basis of the order of support as provided by the law,
there is, however, to avoid the unharmonions tug-of-war claim over the corpse, the need to
clarify and emphasize the right to the custody and possession of the corpse in regard to the
final rites or funeral of the deceased by amending Article 305 of the Civil Code of the
Philippines.

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

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REP. EVELIO R, LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

Second Regular Session

House Blo, _—«AZOD

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA.

ANACT
AMENDING TITLE X, FUNERALS, ARTICLE 305 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386,
AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 305 of Republic Act No. 386, as amended, otherwise known
as the Civil Code of the Philippines, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Article 305. The duty and the right to male arrangements forthe funeral ofa
relative and the right to have the and possession of the cadaver
accordance with the order established for support, under Article 195 of. Executiv ie
Order No. 209, as amended, otherwise known as the Family Code of the Philippines. In
case of descendants of the same degree, or of brothers and sisters, the oldest shall be
preferred. In case of ascendants, the paternal shall have a better right.

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SECTION 2. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. —_ Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with any provision of this Act as hereby amended or modified accordinaly.

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4223

House Bill No,

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Panicuason ~ Malabsay provincial road in Naga City serves as an
important thoroughfare for people traveling to and from the heart of the city to
major tourist destinations in Mt. Isarog. The said road will also spur the tourism
industry and will create numerous opportunities for employment and business in the
area, Furthermore, sustainable development of the area will be stimulated by
upgrading, maintaining and giving the public better access to Mt. Isarog.

Given the importance of the provincial road to the tourism industry in Naga
City and the Third District of Camarines Sur, it is prudent that the National
Government maintain and develop it in order to spur development in areas
connected to it.

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

wall nor Gerona-Robredo
ird District, Camarines Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Billno.__ 4223,

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PANICUASON — MALABSAY PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN NAGA CITY IN THE 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 Panicuason ~ Malabsay provincial road in Naga City in the province of
Camarines Sur, is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5°
Quezon City, Metro Manila | ©

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

46394

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Family Code under Article 225 recognizes the fact that minor children are in
some instances eam more than their parents or may own assets or properties by reason of
their talents, prodigious abilities, or by inheritance from their rich ascendants other than their
parents, such that any income or property of said minor children in the amount of 50,000.00
or more shall be under the guardianship of the parents with the corresponding posting of the
‘guardianship bond.

However, the subject amount of PS0,000.00 was set way back in 1988 yet when the
Family Code was first enacted, making such value outmoded at the present time, thus, the
need to increase it to P100,000.00 for a more realistic valuation.

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

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District of Bacolod City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 4634

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
AMENDING ARTICLE 225 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, AS AMENDED,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 225 of Executive Order No. 209, as amended, otherwise known.
‘as The Family Code of the Philippines is hereby amended as follows:

“Art. 225, The father and the mother shall, jointly exercise legal guardianship
‘over the property of their unemancipated common child without the necessity of a
court appointment. In case of disagreement, the father’s decision shall prevail,
unless there is a judicial order to the contrary.

Where the market value of the property or the annual income of the child exceeds
[P50,000,] P100,000.00, the parent concerned shall be required to furnish a bond in
such amount as the court may determine, but not less than ten per centum (10%) of
the value of the property or annual income, to guarantee the performance of the
obligations prescribed for general guardians.”

SECTION 2. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, or any part thereof
inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, _ 4267

Introduced by HON. GIORGIDI B. AGGABAO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to connect three (3) municipalities in two (2) provinces by converting
the existing Pangal Sur-Villa Victoria-Malannit-Pungpongan-Addalam-Tupax-San
Roque-Barangcuag Provincial Road into a national road. The road links the fertile
agricultural farmlands of the Municipality of Echague, the Municipality of Jones both
in the Province of Isabela and the Municipality of Aglipay, Province of Quirino.

Once classified as a national road, it is certain that the road will be upgraded and
immensely improved. This will, in turn, uplift the plight of our marginalized farmers,
by enabling them to move their products efficiently and with the least cost, from one
province to another, Furthermore, the public can be assured of a faster and safer
commute along well-paved roads passing through barangays of Echague and Jones (in
western Isabela) and the town of Aglipay, (province of Quirino). In sum, converting
the above-described provincial road into a national road will positively impact on the
livelihood of mostly farmers in the aforementioned towns of Echague, Jones and
Aglipay.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

GIORGIDI B.AGGABAO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 4267

Introduced by HON. GIORGIDI B. AGGABAO

AN ACT.

CONVERTING THE PANGAL SUR-VILLA VICTORIA-MALANNIT-
PUNGPONGAN-ADDALAM-TUPAX-SAN ROQUE-BARANGCUAG
PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ECHAGUE
AND JONES, PROVINCE OF ISABELA, AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF
AGLIPAY, PROVINCE OF QUIRINO, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Pangal Sur-Villa Victoria-Malannit-Pungpongan-Addalam- Tupax-
San Roque-Barangcuag Provincial Road connecting the Municipalities of Echague
and Jones, Province of Isabela, and the Municipality of Aglipay, Province of Quirino,
is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved.
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Juliette T. Uy, Maximo B. Rodriguez ar,
And Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 4249

EXPLANATORY NOTE

At present, the Municipality of Villanueva in the Province of Misamis Oriental is
widely considered as the industrial hub of the province and arguably, even Northem
Mindanao as it has sixteen (16) medium to large scale industries

Due to the growing economy of Villanueva, the expanding industries and the
corresponding increase in the demand for skilled technical workers, there is a need to
establish an education program that would increase technical course graduates. As such,
there is a need to establish an extension of the Mindanao University of Science and
Technology (MUST) in Villanueva

This would ensure that there is a constant supply of technical skilled workers coming
from a reputable University in the Municipality of Villanueva.

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

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JULIETTE T. UY wii ogres JR.
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RUFUS B. ROD} EZ



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ;
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Juliette T. Uy, Maximo B. Rodriguez Jr.
And Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bill No, 4249

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION PROGRAM OF THE MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THAT WOULD CONCENTRATE ON TECHNICAL
COURSES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLANUEVA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
ORIENTAL,

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established an extension program of the Mindanao University of
Science and Technology (MUST) that would concentrate on technical courses in the
Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental

SEC 2. The program shall be under the supervision of the MUST and shall follow the plans
and programs of the MUST Board of Directors.

SEC 3. The MUST Board is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with a suitable
school in the Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental with a school building
that can accommodate the extension program of MUST.

SEC 4, The Commission on Higher Education, in consultation and coordination with the
concerned officials of the MUST and the local government of Misamis Oriental shall
formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and regulations necessary to
carry out the purposes of this Act.

SEC 5. The Commission on Higher Education shall immediately include in the Commission's
programs the operationalization of the extension program of the Mindanao University of
Science and Technology (MUST), the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act

SEC 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines a
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES /.¢
Quezon City {> F ever

is oie APR 2014

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._@806

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Its the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make education accessible to
all. The Constitution also provides that the State shall establish, maintain, and support a
complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the
people and society, and it shall establish and maintain a system of free public education in
the elementary and high school levels.

Barangay Cabaritan Sur in the Municipality of Naguilian, in the Second District of
the Province of La Union, is home to the Cabaritan Sur Elementary School which caters
to the needs of the said barangay as well as the neighboring barangays of Cabaritan Norte
and Dal-lipaoen. At present, graduates of this Elementary School as well as many other
graduates of the Municipality of Naguilian are enrolled for high school at the Naguilian
National High School, So as to decongest the enrolment at Naguilian National High
School, this Bill seeks to establish a high school department within the confines of
Cabaritan Sur Elementary School which shall then be aptly named as Cabaritan Sur
Integrated School

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

NNY” C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

District, La Union


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4306

Introduced by HON. EUFRANIO C, ERIGUEL, M.D,

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CABARITAN SUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY CABARITAN SUR, MUNICIPALITY OF NAGUILIAN, PROVINCE
OF LA UNION, INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS.
CABARITAN SUR INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into an Integrated School. The Cabaritan Sur
Elementary School in Barangay Cabaritan Sur, Municipality of Naguilian, Province of La
Union is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as Cabaritan Sur
Integrated School.

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the Cabaritan Sur Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by
the Cabaritan Sur Integrated School.

SEC. 3. Implementation. ‘The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines “Bb

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \ 2:
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS ‘*

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4523

VE RUBY M. SAHALI

INTRODUCED BY REPRESE!

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Languyan ~ Parang Pantay ~ Kualabaro Road from a
provincial road to a national road.

‘The road is one major impact project in the Municipality of Languyan, It serves as
an exponent of growth and development, as it facilitates the movement and transport of
people and goods in those areas,

It is also vital for the entry and expansion of industries, including mining, in the
said municipality.

The road, however, is in poor condition. Much of the segments are not concreted
yet. There is a need to repair and rehabilitate the road, and to upgrade it to a standard so
that it could better serve its purpose,

‘The Municipal Government of Languyan and the Provincial Government of Tawi-
Tawi lack funds for the complete repair or rehabilitation, upgrading and maintenance of
the said road. Funding from outside sources is necessary.

By converting to a national road, the road shall become a concer and priority of
the national government and the funding for the road project shall be readily had through

the GAA, which Congress yearly approves.
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Lone District of Tawi-Tawi

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,___ 4023

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

AN ACT CONVERTING LANGUYAN-PARANG PANTAY-KUALABARO AS A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The 27 kilometer Languyan-Parang Pantay-Kualabaro Road in the
Province of Tawi-Tawi is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF eens if,
QUEZON CITY

16" CONGRESS
18" REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO._4205

Introduced by Honorable ISAGANI S. AMATONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

No less than the Constitution itself provides that “the State shall protect the
rights of subsistence fishermen and provide support through appropriate
technology and research, adequate financial, production, and marketing assistance,
and other services” (Section 7, Article XIII).

This bill seeks to establish a Fish port in Barangay Macuyon, Municipality
of Sirawai in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its construction in the said
Barangay is feasible because of its rich marine resources and that most of those
who reside there are smalltime fisherfolk who rely on fish and marine resources in
the waters in and around the area for their livelihood and daily subsistence.

Further the said fish port is not only expected to provide a simplified and
organized trading, it will as well facilitate the easy handling of fishery products
right from its source down to the middlemen and to the consumers. Lastly, it will
provide new economic opportunities for residents of Barangay Macuyon,
Municipality of Sirawai.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is Carnet sought.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY
16'" CONGRESS
18" REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 4205

Introduced by Honorable ISAGANI S. AMATONG

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN BARANGAY MACUYON,
MUNICIPALITY OF SIRAWAI, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department
of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) a
Fish port in Barangay Macuyon, Municipality of Sirawai in the Province of
Zamboanga del Norte.

SECTION 2. The Department of Agriculture through the PFDA, shall formulate
the rules and regulation necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department’s
program the construction of the said fish port, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The Local government unit
concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenues in an amount
deemed for its operationalization.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

4057

House Bill No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Typhoons bring about flooding in many parts of the country. However, it must be
borne in mind that natural disasters like typhoons are enhanced and worsened by acts of
people that allow wanton extractions of our natural resources, acts which have denuded the
country’s mountains and polluted its seas.

Also, the people have to be constantly reminded that the indiscriminate throwing of
trash in bodies of water will come back to haunt them later.

The Kallkasan People’s Network for the Environment said that the rivers and oceans
in Asia are among the dirtiest and most polluted in the world, It was further stated that in the
Philippines, Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay largely serve as “a septic tank,” adding that the
government has failed to resolve this problem,

The people now have to be more active in protecting the country's natural resources.

In line with the celebration on the Intemational Coastal Cleanup Day on the 25” of
September annually, the Philippines should also celebrate on the same day, the National
Coastal Cleanup Day.

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

Ly7ofl
wssaus Colic JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. _ 4057

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL COASTAL
CLEANUP DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. It is hereby recognized that the different bodies of water of the
Philippines have been greatly polluted.

SECTION 2. September 25 of every year is hereby declared as National Coastal

SECTION 3. The following activities shall be undertaken in observance of this

Cleanup Day.
‘occasion:
(a)
(b)
(co)

Heads of govemment agencies and_instrumentalities,
government-owned and controlled corporations, local
government units, and employers in the private sector shall,
together with their employees, organize, engage, or participate
in activities designed to raise public awareness on this Act and
promote its objectives;

Government agencies and Local Government Units concemed
shall conduct clean-up operations of bodies of water within
their jurisdictions;

Publishers of local newspapers and magazines are
encouraged to highlight this event;

SECTION 4, This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 4982

Introduced by Honorable Fernando V. Gonzalez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

After several years since it became a city, Ligao City has steadily transformed
itself from a predominantly rural/agricultural setting into a more urban one.

Attendant to this transformation is the increased demand for technical and
vocational knowledge and skill to meet the needs for vital services of a developing urban
center.

The establishment of a Vocational/Technical High School in Ligao City would
significantly provide our high school students the opportunity to learn technical skills so
‘that they can be gainfully employed within the city.

Furthermore, a Technical/Vocational School would accelerate their learning skills
and qualify as NC 2 after their Junior High School and then accelerate to NC 4 after
graduation from Senior High School,

The Technical/Vocational High School will also enable our out-of-school youth to
reenter formal education in a school that will offer courses relevant to their educational
needs, without incurring the costs inherent to studying in private schools and other
training institutions.

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

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Sixteenth Congress

Second Regular Session

HousEBILLNo, 4982

Introduced by Honorable Fernando V. Gonzalez

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL TECHNICAL - VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY NASISI, CITY OF LIGAO, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, TO BE KNOWN
AS THE LIGAO CITY NATIONAL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

assembled:

Be in enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congres:

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national technical-vocational school in Barangay Nasisi, City of Ligao,
Province of Albay, to be known as the Ligao City National Technical-Vocational High
School,

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations necessary
to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation

Approved, 4
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez Jt,and /
Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez“?

House Bill No. 4246

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 4, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that, “The State shall protect
and promote thé right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

itis therefore the duty of the officials to ensure that all citizens, specially the children,
have access to quality education in order to prepare them for their futures. Unfortunately,
this is not the reality as the country is faced with classroom shortages that prejudice certain
areas. One such area is Barangay Kauswagan in Cagayan de Oro City.

Barangay Kauswagan is a populated area in Cagayan de Oro City and it is stil
growing considering that Cagayan de Oro is now becoming a very busy metropolitan area
and a booming tourist destination, However, despite is population, there is currently no
national high school in Kauswagan and the students are either forced to travel to
neighboring barangays to attend school or they are crammed in the current make-shift high
school inside the Barangay Hall compound

It is about time that the students of Barangay Kauswagan be given the proper high
school that the Constitution guarantees them.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this billis eamestly requested
D2.
anaes UR.

RUFUS B. ROI UEZ


‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez Jr. and
_ Representative Rufus 8. Rodriquez

House Bill No. 4245

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY KAUSWAGAN,
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE KAUSWAGAN 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. Establishment of a National High School, ~ There is hereby established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in Barangay
Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City to be known as Kauswagan National High School

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

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

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 4268

Introduced by HON. GIORGIDI B. AGGABAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Dill seeks to convert the existing Bugallon-San Sebastian-Pabil-Cebu-Rizal
West-Victoria-Ramos East Provincial Road into a national road, which links the
fertile agricultural farmlands of the Municipalities of Ramon and San Isidro, Province
of Isabela.

Once classified as a national road, this road will improve the present income of
farmers, thereby empowering them to regularly provide for the basic needs of their
families and children, This will pave the way for an efficient delivery of fresh farm
products to the market where they can be sold in large quantities at reasonable prices.
Further, the commuting public can be assured of a faster and safer service by various
transportation systems plying along the route. This will also likely impact on other
livelihood industries in Ramon and San Isidro towns. Local tourists arrival in Ramon
may also increase, since this road will make the scenic Magat Dam more accessible.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

GIORGIDI B.AGGABAO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 4268

Introduced by HON. GIORGIDI B. AGGABAO

AN ACT.
CONVERTING THE BUGALLON-SAN SEBASTIAN-PABIL-CEBU-
RIZAL WEST-VICTORIA-RAMOS EAST PROVINCIAL ROAD
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF RAMON AND SAN ISIDRO,
PROVINCE OF ISABELA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Bugallon-San Sebastian-Pabil-Cebu-Rizal West-Victoria-Ramos
East Provincial Road connecting the Municipalities of Ramon and San Isidro,
Province of Isabela, is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4404

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Roy M. Loyola

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a district office of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the Municipality of Carmona, Province of Cavite. It aims to improve the land
transportation system and protect road users in Carmona as well as in the
Municipalities of Silang and General Mariano Alvarez.

Due to urbanization and industrialization of Carmona, Silang and General
Mariano Alvarez, each being a 1" income class municipality, the number of motorists
in need of accessible LTO services continues to increase. The establishment of an
LTO District Office will ensure strict monitoring and proper implementation of LTO
rules and regulations.

In view of the foregoing, support and approval of this measure is earnestly
sought.

M. LOYOLA


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4404

Introduced by Honorable Roy M. Loyola

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARMONA,
CAVITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. A Land Transportation Office District Office in the Municipality of
Carmona, Cavite is hereby established.

SECTION 2. The Department of Transportation and Communications shall
issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the establishment of the said
office

SECTION 3. The amount needed for the operationalization of the LTO District
Office in the Municipality of Carmona, Cavite shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bil N4318

Introduced by HON, ROGELIO J. ESPINA.

‘This bill seeks the road conversion of Barangay Caraycaray, Barangay
Libtong to Barangay Villa Consuelo Roads into a national road ~ all within
the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Naval, Biliran Province.

With 10 meters width from left and right from the centerline, serves as
linkage between the National Cross-Country Road and the National
Circumferential Road. The roads have become a thoroughfare to transport the
basic goods and services in the countryside and facilitate economic activities
therein and operate as an alternative route whenever Caraycaray Bridge
becomes impassable.

Considering the prevalence of natural calamities as recently
experienced in the Visayas Region, therefore it is imperative to convert
Barangay Caraycaay, Barangay Libtong to Barangay Villa Consuelo Roads
into national road and to provide funds thereof.

‘The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16 Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4318

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

AN ACT CONVERTING BARANGAY CARAYCARAY, BARANGAY LIBTONG.
TO BARANGAY VILLA CONSUELO ROADS ALL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
NAVAL, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF,

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

Section 1. ‘The Barangay Caraycaray, Barangay Libtong to Barangay
Villa Consuelo Roads, all in the Municipality of Naval,
Province of Biliran, hereby converted and declared as
National Road.

Section 2. ‘The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS \ }
First Regular Session \

HOUSE BILL NO. 4526

28 May 2014
t

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Ungus Matata ~ Sallangan — Sapa ~ Tandubas Road
in the Municipality of Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi from a provincial road to a national road.

Apart from its being narrow and having been constructed from way back, the road
is presently in very poor condition, Significant segments are already crumbling to pieces
and, therefore, need immediate repair/rehabilitation and, thereafter, regular maintenance,
Only through this could the road would still be able to serve the hapless residents of the
said thickly-populated barangays.

‘The Tawi-Tawi Provincial Government is not financially capable to bear the cost
of repairing, maintaining and upgrading the said road. There are also other development
priorities that need funding, Thus, it has to source out funds from and or rely on the help
of Congress in facilitating the same, which this bill can purposely do.

‘The Ungus Matata — Sallangan - Sapa — Tandubas Road connects Ungus Matata
(with three barangays) with the other contiguous barangays to the west and north of the
island, namely, Sallangan, Tapian Sokah, Sibakloon, Sapa and Tandubas Proper, all in
‘Tandubas Municipality.

‘The road plays a major role in enlivening and stimulating the local economy, i.e.,
in the movement of people and goods; and, also, in the delivery of basic services.

With its conversion to national road, the said provincial road shall receive funding
from the national government for its repair, rehabilitation and or maintenance.

|. SAHALI
Lone District of Tawi-Tawi

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO A526

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

AN ACT CONVERTING UNGUS MATATA = SALLANGAN ~ SAPA —
TANDUBANAS ROAD AS A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1, The 10.4 kilometer Ungus Matata - Sallangan — Sapa — Tandubanas.
Road in the Province of Tawi-Tawi is hereby converted into a national road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4749

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon, Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Brooke’s Point, Palawan, a first-class municipality located in the southern
portion of Palawan, is one of the province’s main economic centers, It is blessed with
a booming economy relying on agriculture, commercial enterprises, and tourism,

among others.

Brooke’s Point was names after Sir James Brooke, the first white Rajah of
Sarawak who engaged in trade and tourism with the native Palawefios and Muslims in
the area during the 19" century under the then Sultanate of Sulu. Brooke’s Point has
also earned the distinction of being the original home of the biggest pearl in the world,
the “Pearl of Allah,” found in 1934. Even before its official founding, Brooke’s Point

has been distinguishing itself as one of the foremost towns in the province of Palawan.

On June 28, 1949, President Elpidio Quirino established the municipality of
Brooke’s Point, by virtue of Executive Order No. 232.

This bill seeks to recognize and declare June 28 of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the Municipality of Brooke’s Point, in commemoration of the day

when it was officially established as a municipality.

June 28 would be an opportunity for the people of Brooke’s Point to celebrate
their achievements and milestones since the municipality’s creation and to fully

appreciate their duties and privileges as residents of the municipality.

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Thus, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

FREDHRICK F. ABUEG
Representative, 2" District of Palawan


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 4743

Introduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 28 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE FOUNDATION
DAY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROOKE’S POINT, PROVINCE OF
PALAWAN, AND A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE

MUNICIPALITY”

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

Congress

SECTION 1. To commemorate the founding anniversary of the Municipality of
Brooke’s Point, Province of Palawan, June 28 of every year is hereby declared as the
Foundation Day of the Municipality of Brooke’s Point and a special non-working
holiday in the municipality. In the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday,
the holiday will be observed on the Monday that follows.

SECTION 2. All laws, orders, presidential issuances, rules and regulations or

parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately upon its

approval.


Approved,