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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that each local government unit shall
have the power to create its own sources of revenue and to levy taxes, fees, and charges
(Section 5, Article X). This has been adopted in Section 129 of the Local Government
Code. Thus, all local government units are granted general taxing powers, as well as
other revenue-raising powers like the imposition of service fees and charges, in addition
to those specifically granted to each of the local government units.

Telecommunication companies primarily operate through their cell sites in a
particular area to provide service to its customers. These cell sites are necessary in
order for telecommunication companies to generate revenues. As a matter of fact, local
government units where their respective cell sites are located have the obligation to
provide protection to the telecommunication companies without receiving any direct
benefit, such as permits in establishing cell sites.

Undeniably, telecommunication companies, through their cell sites located all
over the Philippines’ territory are generating large income. Records from the Bureau of
Internal Revenue show that telecommunications giants are among the Top 100 large
taxpayers.

Hence, it is but necessary and equitable to require reasonable business permits
in order for these cell sites to be established in the locality where they are situated.

The proposed bill aims to help the local governments to raise revenue resources
of its own with the end in view of making them independent from the internal revenue
allotment.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of the proposed measure is earnestly
requested.

TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIAI


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. @

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TOBIAS “TOBY” M. TIANGCO

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES TO SECURE BUSINESS
PERMITS AND LICENSES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS WHERE THEIR
RESPECTIVE CELL SITES ARE LOCATED

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

SECTION. 1. Business Permits Required of Telecommunications Companies. -
No telecommunications company shall operate within the Philippines without securing
business permits from the local government units where their respective cell sites are
located.

Section 2. Authority of Local Government Units to require Business Permits. - All
local government units shall have the authority to impose business taxes of not more
than one-fourth (1/4) of one percent (1%) of their gross revenues generated by cell
sites operating within their respective jurisdiction.

Section 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a Newspaper of General Circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

895

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The role of every senior citizen in the overall affairs of the Sangguniang Bayan
cannot be underestimated.

‘The Constitution holds true that sovereignty resides in the people and all
government authority emanates from them. It follows from this declaration that the
senior citizens as an Important segment of the population do possess this empowerment
and more so entitlement to share their wisdom, Judgment, and appreciation to the
multifarious concems of the sangguniang bayan and the very community of which they
form part. .

‘This humble measure is committed to the view that in nearly all the state policies
as enshrined in the Constitution, senior citizens probably enjoy a higher and better
understanding of self-determination, social order, promotion of social justice, dignity of
the human person, sanctity of family life, role of youth, right to health of the people,
education, development, public service and the like.

{tis the intention of this bill to hamess the role and inxs
In the overall objective of nation building at le e °
that rate gift of wisdom that provide long-term solutions 4 most of our problems.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 895

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT.
ALLOWING SENIOR CITIZEN TO SERVE AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN THEREBY AMENDING PERTINENT PROVISION IN THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. A senior citizen is hereby allowed to serve as representative to the
Sangguniang Bayan thereby amending pertinent provision in the Local Government
Code.

SEC. 2. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days following its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least thré jpapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. eae

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S, Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The creation of Compostela Valley Province from the Province of Davao del
Norte by virtue of Republic Act No. $470 on January 30, 1998, was overwhelmingly
ratified by the populace who wanted to independently chart their political destiny. It
was unintended, however, that the law did not include the creation of provincial
branches of important national offices. The new political subdivision is feeling the
pinch of not having her own budgetary allocation and the physical infrastructure
for these offices. The need for their establishment and institutionalization will not
only help the wheels of governance run smoothly but will aiso alleviate the
geographical perplexity being felt by the residents who have to travel great distances
in neighboring provinces to transact official business.

In line with the preceding, this bill proposes the creation of a Land
‘Transportation Office in Compostela Valley Province. The establishment of said
government agency will facilitate the residents’ acquisition of driver’s licenses as
well as the registration of motor vehicles and other transport services. It will also
prevent illegal activities concerning the conveyance, transfer, sale or posse:
vehicles,

The passage of this bill is urgently requested.

MARIA C, S. FAMORA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

O77

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF
COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shali be established the Land Transportation Office, hereinafter
referred to us LTO Office, of Compostels Valley Province which shall exercise jurisdiction
over all municipalities of the province.

SEC. 2. The LTO Office shall be located in the Municipality of Nabunturan.

SEC. 3. The Head of the LTO Office shail be appointed by the Secretary of
‘Transportation and Communication. The Head of the LTO Office shall be assisted by a
staff to be appointed by the Secretary of Traesportation and Communication in accordance
with existing laws.

SEC. 4, All records pertaining to the jurisdiction of the LTO Office of Compostela
Valley Province shall be transferred thereto.

SEC. 5. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communication
shall formulate the rales and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. The amount necessary to carry out the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to tit appropriations for the Department of Transportation and Communication
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amounts as maybe
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the LTO Office of Compostela Valley
Province shail be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bitno.__738

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon’

EXPLANATORY NOTE

voleanic eruptions and floods, have
and destruction, ultimately resulting in

fosses or destruction caused by these calamities, we must grant a reasonable deduction from their
tax liabilities within a specified period as a means to alleviate the adverse economic conditions
affecting them and to accelerate the pace of their economic rehabilitation,

This measure was previously filed by Senator Manay Villar in the 15" Congress. Passage of this
bill is ewmestly sought now in the 16" Congress.

af 26T aBavon

Representative
First District of Northern Samar



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLN

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT
PROVIDING PROVISIONAL RELIEF TO CERTAIN VICTIMS OF TYPHOONS,
EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS OR OTHER SIMILAR DISASTERS
BY GRANTING SPECIAL DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME AND REAL
PROPERTY TAXES IN THEIR FAVOR

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

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person, natural or
juridical, whose immovable property was lost, totally or partially destroyed by a typhoon,
earthquake, volcanic eruption or similar natural calamities shall be allowed to deduct the total
amount of the loss or destruction from his or its income and real property tax liabilities up to a
period of five (5) years from the time of the loss or destruction; Provided, That the immovable
property mentioned herein shall refer only to residential lands and buildings, commercial and
industrial buildings, agricultural lands together with the plants and growing fruit trees thereon,
and permanently installed machinery intended by the owner of the building or structure for an
industry or business which may be carried on therein.

SECTION 2. The Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue shall, within thirty (30) days
from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the
provisions hereof.

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

Approved.
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
He Bill No. _,
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Introduced by Honorable PANGALIAN M. BALINDONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of the MALABANG-LUMBATAN PROVINCIAL ROAD
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

The provincial road linking Malabang and Lumbatan Municipalities covers
35-kilometers, traversing the Municipalities of Bayang, Binidayan, Pagayawan,
Marogong, Lumbaca Unayan, Lumbatan. Thus, it is a main, important and vital
thoroughfare that makes trading and economic activity possible not only within
the neighboring towns but also connects other distant and major cities like
Marawi City and Cotabato City. Through this road, the people are able to bring
their goods and sell it, and the way by which products that cannot be found in
their municipalities are brought in.

The existing 35-kilometer provincial road has remained impassable and
unserving to the people because the provincial government cannot provide the
necessary maintenance fund.

It is therefore, in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly
sought for.

PANGACIAN M. cum >

2" District, Lanao del Sur


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No.
335

Introduced by Honorable PANGALIAN M. BALINDONG

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MALABANG-LUMBATAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE 2"°
DISTRICT, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.

SECTION 1. The Malabang-Lumbatan Provincial Road with a length of 35-
kilometers traversing the municipalities of Bayang, Binidayan, Pagayawan,
Marogong, Lumbaca Unayan, Lumbatan, Marawi City and Cotabato City, is hereby
converted into a National Road.

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

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

Approved,
= REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 944

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representatives Gary C. Alejano
andFranciscoAshley L. Acedillo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ithas been often said that our men and women in the goverment service, particularly those who
have devoted their years in the government for more than twenty or thirty years despite meager
salaries are the so-called unsung heroes of our country. But beyond this recognition, nothing

much appears to await them as they leave the government service.
This bill therefore aims to give due recognition to these unsung heroes by the expedient act of
promoting them one grade higher at the time of their retirement, an assurance that when they

leave the government service, they have been daily rewarded.

This system of automatic promotion is an enshrined policy in the military and there is no
compelling reason why said system should not likewise be extended to the civil service.

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

ISCO ASHLEY L. ACEDILLO.



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 944

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representatives Gary C. Alejano
and Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo

AN ACT

PROVIDING AUTOMATIC PROMOTION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Automatic Promotion - All government officials and employees who are
cligible for compulsory retirement shall be granted an automatic promotion equivalent to One
Grade Level Higher than her/his position at the time of retirement. For this purpose, the adjusted
Salary Grade Level of the retiree shall be used as the basis for the computation of his/her

retirement,

SEC. 2. The Civil Service Commission in coordination with the Department of Budget
and Management and the Government Service Insurance System shall formulate the necessary

tules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect 15 days following its publication in the

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

Approved,
Republic of the Phil
HOUSE OF REPRESENATTIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 808

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to establish another congressional district in the City of Pasay.

The City of Pasay is one of the prime local government units in Metro Manila
It has experienced a rapid population growth over the years. According to the May
2010 Census of Population conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Pasay
City has a total population of 392,869.

Under the 1987 Constitution, specifically Article VI, Section 5(3), it provides
that “Each legislative district shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous,
compact, and adjacent territory. Each city with a population of at least two hundred
fifty thousand, or each province, shall have at least one representative.

Considering the current population of the City of Pasay having reached almost
400,000, there is an urgent clamour and need for a reapportionment of the lone
legislative district for a more rational, practical and sound representation of the
people in the August Halls of the House of Representatives. As such, this significant
piece of legislation will address the persistent and continuous clamour of the people
of Pasay.

Further, this is a re-filed measure from the 15" Congress.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.
pee
EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Representative
Lone District, Pasay City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENATTIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 608

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE
LONE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PASAY

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. - The City of Pasay shall have two (2)
legislative districts to commence in the next national and local elections after the
effectivity of this Act. Henceforth, Barangays 1 to 40, 68 to 92, 145 to 157, 183, and
187, and 188 to 201 shall comprise the First Legislative District while the Barangays
41 to 67, 93 to 144, 158 to 182, and 184 to 186, and 188 to 201 shall comprise the
Second Legislative District.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. - The incumbent Representative of the
Lone Legislative District of the City of Pasay shall continue to represent the said

district until the new Representative shall have been elected and qualified.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on
Elections shall issue necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with
this act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES _ -ereap™
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES * BON
Quezon City, Metro Manila
ao RECEIVED #

_, 01 JUL 2013

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session io

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Catanduanes, an island province, lies on the Maqueda Channel and the Lagonoy
Gulf off the coast of Southern Luzon. Other than the main island, there are smaller
islands which comprise the province. Formerly known as Catanduan or Catandungan,
Catanduanes derived its name from the tando trees which abound in the island

The whole province has a land area of 1,511.5 square kilometers and a
population of 232,357 in 2007. It is composed of 11 towns, with Virac as the capital

Catanduanes was explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1573. Later, on January 6,
1576, Fr. Diego de Herrera with nine Augustinians sailed from Acapulco to the
Philippines aboard the galleon Espiritu Santo and landed on the shores of Bato,
Catanduanes. A certain Fr. Francisco Colin described the inhabitants as noted
shipbuilders who can build ships even without using nails or futtock timbers. In 1755,
the Muslims overran the island, defeated the then alcalde mayor, then pillaged and
burned the towns including important ecclesiastical and municipal records. The
Spaniards left Catanduanes on September 18, 1898. When the Philippine-American
war broke out, Brigadier General William A. Kobbe occupied Virac on January 24, 1900.
In 1941, the island was governed by Japanese Imperial Forces. After the liberation of
Bicol region from Japanese forces in 1945, the United States Armed Forces maintained
a military base in Panay island in the northem part of the province.

On October 26, 1945, Catanduanes became an independent province from Albay
through the passage of House Bill No. 301 authored by then Representative Francisco
Perfecto. This bill became the Commonwealth Act No. 687. Remigio Socito, the last
Lieutenant Governor of Catanduanes was appointed as the first Provincial Governor.
When an election was held in 1947, Alfonso V. Usero became the first elected
Governor

In order to give the people of Catanduanes the opportunity to celebrate the
historic occasion of its independence as a province, it is but proper to declare October
26 of every year as a special non-working holiday. Hence, the passage of this bill is
eamestly sought.

Sao
CESAR V. SARMIENTO


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 26 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES TO BE KNOWN AS:
THE FOUNDATION DAY OF CATANDUANES:

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the Catanduanes Foundation Day Act.

SECTION 2. October 26 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-
working holiday in the Province of Catanduanes to be known as the Foundation Day of
Catanduanes.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 840

Introduced by Honorable Erlinda M. Santiago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to allow Filipino citizens who have become naturalized citizens
of foreign countries to seek appointive or elective public position without renouncing
their foreign citizenship.

Republic Act (RA) No. 9225, otherwise known as the “Citizenship Retention
and Re-acquisition Act of 2003,” provides that a natural born Filipino who becomes a
naturalized citizen of foreign country is deemed not to have lost his/her Philippine
citizenship. As such, Filipinos who re-acquire their Filipino citizenship once again
enjoy full civil, economic and political rights and be subjected to all liabilities and
responsibilities under the existing laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Likewise,
paragraphs (2) and (3) of Section 5 of said RA 9225 provides that those who would
like to seek appointive or elective public office must renounce their foreign citizenship
prior to assumption to office or upon filing of their certificate of candidacy, as the case
may be. The conditions set forth in the said paragraphs are surplusage because once a
person files the certificate of candidacy, the candidates declare their Filipino
citizenship and their support to the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

With this bill, the conditions provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3) of Section 5
of RA 9225 will be eliminated and being a holder of dual citizenship will no longer be
a hindrance when seeking appointive or elective public position.

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

ERLINDA M. SAI A IAGO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

840

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Erlinda M. Santiago

AN ACT
ALLOWING FILIPINOS WITH DUAL CITIZENSHIP TO SEEK AN
ELECTIVE OR APPOINTIVE PUBLIC OFFICE WITHOUT RENOUNCING
THEIR FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP

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

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of existing laws, Filipinos with
dual citizenship shall be allowed to seek elective or appointive public office in the
Philippines without renouncing any and all of their foreign citizenship.

SEC. 2. Section 5, paragraphs (2) and (3) of Republic Act 9225, Section 40 of
Republic Act No. 7160 and all other laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations
inconsistent herewith are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in

two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

- 793

HOUSE BILLN

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Penal Code, Arts. 178 and 348, penalize only those persons who use fictitious name
and conceal their true identity, or usurp the civil status of another. These penal provisions do not
apply to persons who, for any reason of their own, induce or cause one to do these prohibited
acts. The bill seeks to penalize not only those who directly commit the prohibited acts under
‘Arts, 178 and 348, but also those without whose inducement, the crime would not have been

committed,

——
HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northem Samar



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

793

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

ANACT
PENALIZING ANY PERSON WHO INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO
USE A FICTITIOUS NAME, OR CONCEALS HIS TRUE NAME, OR USURPS THE
CIVIL, STATUS OF ANOTHER PERSON, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
ARTICLES 178 AND 348 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE

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

SECTION 1. Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Art. 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name. The penalty of Prison Mayor
and a fine not to exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person
who shall publicly use a fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the
execution of a judgment or causing damage. Any person who conceals his true name and other
personal circumstances shall be punished by Arresto Menor or a fine not to exceed Two Hundred
Pesos (P200.00). THE PENALTY OF PRISON MAYOR AND FINE NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY
THOUSAND PESOS (P 50,000.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO, FOR
ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, KNOWINGLY INDUCES ANOTHER TO USE A
FICTITIOUS NAME OR CONCEAL HIS TRUE NAME AND OTHER PERSONAL
CIRCUMSTANCES.”

SEC: 2. Article 348 of the Revised Penal code is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Art. 348. Usurpation of civil status.- The penalty of Prison Mayor shall be imposed upon.
any person who shall usurp the civil status of another, should he do for the purpose of defrauding
the offended party or his heirs; otherwise, the penalty of Prison Correctional in its medium and
maximum periods shall be imposed) THE PENALTY OF PRISON MAYOR IN ITS
MAXIMUM PERIOD SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY
INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USURP THE CIVIL, STATUS OF ANOTHER FOR
ANY PURPOSES WHATSOEVER.”


SEC. 3, 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)
REGULAR SESSION)

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. 878

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Lucena High School ~ West Prosperidad Annex into
the WEST PROSPERIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, located at Las Navas,
Prosperidad.

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution guarantees the following rights: 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.

Education inspires knowledge, ensures productivity, and guarantees a good
future. Moreover, we cannot expect to attain progress if our young are uneducated,
unskilled, and unschooled.

The Municipality of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur is one of the fastest growing
local government units, it needs an educated citizenry.

Considering these merits, we earnestly request that this proposed measure be

approved.

HON. MARIA VAL] ‘INA G. PLAZA


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 878

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE LUCENA HIGH SCHOOL — WEST PROSPERIDAD
ANNEX INTO THE “WEST PROSPERIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ”
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High
School in Barangay Las Navas, West Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur to be known as the
“West Prosperidad National High School.”

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the
Lucena National High School — West Prosperidad Annex are hereby transferred to the
“West Prosperidad National High School,” the initial funding for which shall be charged
against the current year’s appropriations of Lucena National High School - West
Prosperidad Annex,

SEC. 3. Appropriations, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operation of the West Prosperidad National High School.
Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
REGULAR SESSION)

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO. 880

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Anislagan High School into the ANISLAGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, located at Anislagan, San Luis.

Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution guarantees the following rights: 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.

Education inspires knowledge, ensures productivity, and guarantees a good
future. Moreover, we cannot expect to attain progress if our young are uneducated,
unskilled, and unschooled.

‘The Municipality of San Luis, Agusan del Sur is one of the fastest growing local
government units, it needs an educated citizenry.

Considering these merits, we earnestly request that this proposed measure be

approved.

HON. MARIA JENTINA G. PLAZA


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 880

Introduced by Representative Maria Valentina G. Plaza

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ANISLAGAN HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE “ANISLAGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Conversion into a National High School. There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High
School in Barangay Anislagan, San Luis, Agusan del Sur to be known as the “Anislagan
National High School.”

SEC. 2. Transfer of Assets. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the
Anislagan High School are hereby transferred to the “Anislagan National High School,”
the initial funding for which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations
of Anislagan National High School.

SEC. 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department's program the operation of the Anislagan National High School.
‘Thereafter the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

619

House Bill No.

Tniroduced by: Congressman Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. and
Congresswoman Julieta R. Cortuna, Representatives, A TEACHER Party-list

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Foreign Currency Deposit Act, approved on April 4, 1947, was issued and later
amended by President Decree 1035 in 1976 and Presidential Decree No. 1246 in 1977 under the
‘Administration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The said Law was passed in order for foreign
investment to flood in the country, thus promoting national development.

This proposed amendment seeks to lesson and avoid public officials and employees from
using law in hiding allegedly illegal and ill-gotten wealth that they have acquired by converting
their income into, foreign deposits.

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

MARIANO U. Reed



Republic of the Philippines

Bouse of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

619

House Bill No.

Tntroduced by: Congressman Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. and
Congresswoman Julieta R. Cortuna, Representatives, A TEACHER Party.

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT 6426, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS THE “FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSIT ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES”

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

SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6426 as amended by Presidential Decree
1035 and further amended by Presidential Decree 1246 is hereby amended as follows:

“Section 8.Secrecy of foreign currency deposits.~ All foreign currency deposits authorized under
this Act, as amended by P.D. No. 1035, as well as foreign currency deposits authorized under
P.D. No. 1034, are hereby declared as and considered of a confidential nature. IN NO
INSTANCE SHALL FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSITS BE EXAMINED, INQUIRED OR
LOOKED INTO BY ANY PERSON, GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, BUREAU OR OFFICE
WHETHER JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE OR LEGISLATIVE, OR ANY OTHER
ENTITY WHETHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE DEPOSITOR, OR IN CASES OR PLUNDER OR MONEY-
LAUNDERING.

SECTION 2.Repealing clause. All laws, decrease, orders, rules, and regulations, and
other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

435

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by H

EUFRANIO C. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15" Congress and approved by the
House of Representatives on third reading, seeks to convert the Naguilian-Caba Road in
the Province of La Union into a national road.

The Second District of La Union is the gateway to the North. Many residents,
visitors, entrepreneurs and most especially the farmers prefer to travel by land to reach

the Ilocos region and Baguio City. Farmers especially need roads that are in good

condition to take their produce to the markets in a fast and efficient manner. However,
some provincial roads are not properly maintained mainly due to lack of funds. The
deplorable condition of some of these roads poses a hazard to the public and a hindrance
to the growth of the area.

It is thus imperative that the government provide roads that are in tip-top condition

to afford convenient, quick and safe travel for all. This will definitely boost the economy

of the District and accessibility to the rest of the Province.

What would further enhance the productivity of the region would be the
nationalization of some of its roads. Doing so would improve the economic activities of
the area and businesses could continue even during inclement weather and at times when
other roads are damaged.

This bill then seeks to convert the Naguilian-Caba road into a national road. The

problems aforementioned will be resolved with this conversion as support will be



available from the national government and through funds allocated for congressional
districts.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Cit

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

435

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NAGUILIAN ~ CABA ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF
LA UNION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Naguilian-Caba Road in the Province of La Union is hereby

converted into a national road.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the

funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

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

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

583

House Bill No.__

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zainors

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ARIA C, i WZAMORA


Republie of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

583

‘House Bill Ne

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST I OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, COMPOSTELA VALLEY
PROVINCE

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

SECTION 1. August 1 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Compostela, Compostela Valley Province.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS \

First Regular Session

PRG, 436

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15" Congress and approved by the

House of Representatives on third reading, seeks to convert the Naguilian-Bagulin Road

in the Province of La Union into a national road.
The Second District of La Union is the gateway to the North. Many residents,
visitors, entrepreneurs and most especially the farmers prefer to travel by land to reach

the Ilocos region and Baguio City. Farmers especially need roads that are in good

condition to take their produce to the markets in a fast and efficient manner. However,

some provincial roads are not properly maintained mainly due to lack of funds. The

deplorable condition of some of these roads poses a hazard to the public and a hindrance
to the growth of the area.
It is thus imperative that the government provide roads that are in tip-top condition

to afford convenient, quick and safe travel for all. This will definitely boost the economy

of the District and accessibility to the rest of the Province.

What would further enhance the productivity of the region would be the
nationalization of some of its roads. Doing so would improve the economic activities of
the area and businesses could continue even during inclement weather and at times when
other roads are damaged.

This bill then seeks to convert the Naguilian-Bagulin road into a national road.

The problems aforementioned will be resolved with this conversion as support will be


available from the national government and through funds allocated for congressional
districts.

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

Jf P>

/
EUFRANIO “FRANNY” C. ERIGUEL, M.D.
Sefond District, La Union



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

436

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

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NAGUILIAN - BAGULIN ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF
LA UNION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The Naguilian-Bagulin Road in the Province of La Union is hereby

converted into a national road.

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Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the

2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the

funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippine
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 722

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘There is hereby proposed this amendatory proposal that will effectively ve-
schedule the supposediy October 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections
to the second Monday of October 2015 and every three years thereafter on ground that
holding two elections in a year may prove disadvantageous to the govemment in real
economic tems.

More importanty, two important ype of elections held within the same year is
oroaived a8 nat that those elected in May 2013

could already clout, Power to place their own bets and
therefore influence the poitical outcome and future of the their chosen Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan wannabes, if and when, the election is held withi the same year
or time continuum.

Thus, to avoid perosived repercussions and implications under this old, set up,
there will be iocal and congressional elections in 2013 next year and none of Barangay
and Sangguniang Kabataan elections until 2015 and similarly, if there will be Barangay
and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in 2015, there will be none of local and
peak pierce siections in 2015 until 2016. in short, the subsequent clections for local

and congressional elections will be in 2013, 2016, 2019 and so on and so forth. That for

and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be in 2015, 2018, 2021 and so on
‘and so forth.

it is this author's submission that the seeming issue a ‘hold over’,
oF from 2013 to 2015, will be far outweighed by the more Significant and isting benefits
of a political environment insulated from partisan as well as a level field
where a healthy democracy truly thrives since no poiit bloc i influences

another especially those at the lower level of the whoig local government siniciure since
elections are held alternately.

The passage of this bill is earnestly prayed for. |

oe,



Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL NO. 722

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
RESCHEDULING TO SECOND MONDAY OF OCTOBER 2015 BARANGAY AND
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS AND HOLDING THE SAME EVERY
THREE (3) YEARS THEREAFTER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

Fe i Cenectod iby ‘the: Senate: end ‘House ‘of Representatives ofthe, Phitopines; tp
assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on
the second Monday of Ociober in 2015 and every three (3) years thereafter.

SEC. 2. The Commission on Elections shail promulgate the appropriate rules,
regulations and guidelines fo effectively cary out the provision of this Act

SEC. 3. This Act shail take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session
_ 595

inne

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Hon. Carol Jayne B. Lopez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It may be said that our present*crop of senior citizens are
endowed with better benefits now more than ever. The enactment of
various pieces of legislation has somehow alleviated their plight,
especially those who are underprivileged. Much however can still be
done for these citizens who in their earlier and more productive years
has devoted their blood, sweat and tears not only to sustain their
families but to pump up the economy as well. With the current state of
benefits from various social legislations already in place, further efforts
at relieving and improving their situation can still be made provided
that it will not be too much already for the State to sustain and so long
as only those found to be really qualified thereto actually benefil
therefrom.

This proposal therefore envisions a free government
hospitalization to qualified senior citizens but who are 70 years in age or
above and provided further that they are indigents, as properly
certified.

It is hoped that this bill will be approved.

CAROLJAYNE B. LOPEZ
epresentative


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

~~ 695

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Hon. Carol Jayne B. Lopez

AN ACT DIRECTING PUBLIC HOSPITALS OWNED BY THE NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT TO GRANT FREE HOSPITALIZATION TO
INDIGENT and QUALIFIED SENIOR CITIZENS

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

SECTION 1. A public hospital owned by the national government
is hereby directed to grant free hospitalization to indigent senior citizens
aged seventy (70) years old and above and whose indigency is certified
by the Municipal or City Social Welfare Officer of the area where he/she
is a resident for at least six (6) months prior to hospitalization.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall issue appropriate
rules and regulations to effectively carry out the provision of this Act.

SECTION 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof not consistent with this Act are hereby
repealed of modified accordingly.

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

Approved,

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