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Republic of the Philippines 7
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE:
Quezon City TINE:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRE BY

First Regular Session
RESISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL No, L998 BLLS AND inary

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Service provision on the one end and health financing on the other are probably the two
important ingredients to this proposed measure of mandating, as far as practicable, a
universal health care as an entitlement to every Filipino who is at least eighteen years old
and above.

The Philippines has sufficient number of government-owned or government-run hospitals
throughout the archipelago although most of these are located in the urban centers largely

Both PAGCOR and PCSO are state-run corporations that generate so much proceeds for
government to the tune of billions of pesos year in and year out.

A health care agenda such as a universal health care system as this bill envisions is as
much a menu for development in the true sense of the word.

This bill finds the need for government to focus its resources and welfare on a segment of
the Philippine population that are considered a rich resource or human ca

For the State to better harness their future role in society, eve
years of age and above shall enjoy the entitlement of a univers
intended for charity by profit-generating public establishments

The immediate passage of this bill is most earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session _

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE TO EVERY FILIPINO CITIZEN
WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OLF AND ABOVE FUNDED FROM EARNINGS OF PAGCOR
AND PCSO

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby provided for every Filipino citizen who is eighteen years old
and above a mandatory universal health care.

SEC. 2. Funds shall be sourced from the earnings of the Philippine Amusement and
Gaming Corporations and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office that shall likewise issue
the appropriate rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, issuances, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect thirty (30) 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 REPRESENTATI’
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILLNO, 1933

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Introduced by Honorable Alexandria P. Gonzales

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 6, Article X of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that:

“Local government units shall have a just share, as determined by law, in the
national taxes which shall be automatically released to them.”

This proposed measure mandates that any person, natural or juridical engaged in the
utilization and development of the national wealth should remit forty percent (40%) of the
gross collection derived by the national government from the national wealth taxes directly
to the host local government units and the remaining sixty percent (60%) to the national
government.

This bill will allow the host local government unit to directly receive its just share
from the national wealth taxes, thereby improving the delivery of basic services to the
public

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

ALEXANDRIA P. GONZALES:


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

1533
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Alexandria P. Gonzales

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE DIRECT REMITTANCE TO THE HOST LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OF ITS FORTY PERCENT SHARE (40%) OF THE PROCEEDS
DERIVED FROM THE UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL
WEALTH, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 293 OF REPUBLIC ACT
No. 7160 AS AMENDED OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known
as the “Local Government Code of 1991”, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 293. Remittance of the Share of Local Government Units. —
The share of local government units from the utilization and development of
national wealth shalll be remitted in accordance with Section 286 of this
Code: Provided, however, That ANY PERSON, NATURAL OR
JURIDICAL, INCLUDING [in the case of any] government agency ot
government-owned ot -controlled corporation engaged in the utilization and
development of the national wealth, [such share] shall [be] directly remit{ted]

to the provincial, city, municipal or barangay treasurer, OF THE HOST

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT concerned ITS FORTY PERCENT (40%)

SHARE DERIVED FROM NATIONAL WEALTH TAXES UNDER



SECTION 290 OF THIS CODE AND THE REMAINING SIXTY
PERCENT (60%) TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT [within five (5)
days after the end of each quarter)”

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts

thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or modified

accordingly

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

any newspaper of national circulation

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dare:

Quezon City

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRES: BY.

First Regular Session

REGISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL no.431 BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A community that cares for its elderly is one that is dynamic and abounding in blessinas
inasmuch as it has found favor from the Providence who mandates for every one to “stand
up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man." It sure is wise to give back to
the ones who have offered so much and dedicated their lives’ work not only for the benefit of
their loved ones, but practically, for the general welfare of the community.

Fact is, senior citizens, despite their infirmity and limitations, continue to exert effort in order
to continue to support themselves and their families. in an ideal setting, the elderly should
reap the fruits of their labor and the state should effectively look after their physical, social
and economic welfare. They should no longer be compelled to eke out a living as they have
gone the whole nine yards in their heyday and they should be entitled to some token
honoring their hard work and industry.

Unfortunately, existing laws have not amply addressed the various needs of senior citizens

It is for this reason that a funding allocation of 1% from the budget of the-sérangay is being
Sought in favor of the indigent senior citizens.

Hence, under this bill, every indigent elderly, 60 years old and aboye should be a beneficiary

of the budget allocation intended for indigent senior citizens.

The immediate passage of this measure is sought for.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 131 1

_ Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET ALLOCATION OF ONE (1) PERCENT FROM THE BUDGET
OF BARANGAY AS FINANCIAL AID TO INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Barangay Financial Aid to Indigent
Senior Citizens Act of 2016."

SEC. 2. Under this Act, every indigent senior citizen is hereby entitled to Barangay
financial aid

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, The Quezon City
Government shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to effectively carry out the
Provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1st Regular Session

Reesceam
HOUSE BILL NO. BILLS iN) Nine T SEOICE

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 13 and 17 of Article II of the Constitution expresses the important role of
the youth in nation-building. In the same, the State also highlights the importance of
education as an investment for national growth and development.

Fact is, Section 1. Article XIV of the fundamental law provides that “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”.

To date, a clamor for the creation and institutionalization of a national high
school In Barangay Santa Monica under the Fifth District of Quezon City, Metro Manila
is very much evident. In order to address the teacher-student ratio which leaves much
to be desired.

The passage of this bill is highly recommended.

“ALFREDO D. VARGAS IIT


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

1381

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SANTA MONICA,
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS SANTA MONICA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Santa Monica, Quezon City, Metro Manila, to be known as Santa
Monica National High School.

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

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

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

Approved,
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House Bill No, 11° ILS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE PIA S. CAYETANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 3, 1988,
pegged the maximum value of the family home exempt from execution, forced
sale or attachment at P200,000.00 in the rural areas and P300,000.00 in the
urban areas.

Thirteen years have elapsed since the effectivity of the Family Code, and
such amounts have been rendered unrealistic by the current real estate prices.

This bill seeks to augment the maximum amount of the family home
exempt from execution, forced sale or attachment and thereby safeguard a very
basic right under the law.

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1174

House Bill No.”

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE PIA S. CAYETANO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE FAMILY HOME EXEMPT
FROM EXECUTION, FORCED SALE OR ATTACHMENT, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 157 OF THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 14. Article 157 of the Family Code of the Philippines, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows

“art 157, The actual value of the family home shall not
exceed, at the time of its constitution, the amount of {three hundred
thousand) ONE MILLION pesos (Php1,000,000.00) in urban
areas, and [two hundred thousand] SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND pesos (Php750,000.00) in rural areas, or such
amounts as may hereafter be fixed by law.

In any event, if the value of the currency changes after the
adoption of this Code, the value most favorable for the constitution
of a family home shall be the basis of evaluation

For purposes of this Article, urban areas are deemed to
include chartered cities and municipalities whose annual income at
least equals that legally required for chartered cities: All others are
deemed to be rural areas.”

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
RECOINED

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES!
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House BILL No.1796 SERVICE

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Holy Spirit Drive (formerly Inter-neighborhood Street) into a
National Road. It links Commonwealth Avenue and Republic Avenue, two major
thoroughfares in Quezon City vital to trade and commerce. Hence, the importance of the
road sought to be included into the national road systems cannot be empb

The passage of this bill will ensure the allocation of annual funding f6r its repair and upkeep,
affording the residents of Quezon City convenient, safe and more/eisurely travel. Moreover,
‘commerce and trade will flow unimpeded — allowing for unhampy


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1796

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
CONVERTING HOLY SPIRIT DRIVE (FORMERLY INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD STREET) IN
QUEZON CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Holy Spirit Drive (formerly Inter-Neighborhood Street) in Quezon City 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 thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

Explanatory Note

District Engineering Offices or DEOs of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) are tasked to develop our country's infrastructure nationwide. They are the forefronts in
executing infrastructure improvements as they are located in every legislative district throughout

the country.
This kind of set-up aims to provide faster delivery of services to fulfill their mandate of

implementing and initiating infrastructure projects such as the construction of new roads and
bridges as well as the maintenance of already existing infrastructure projects.

‘There is however a need to streamline and re-number these DEOs to be consistent with the
numbering of the legislative districts to ensure better delivery of services, This bill seeks to
renumber all district engineering offices to correspond with the numbering of the legislative
districts to guarantee a more effective and accurate delivery of infrastructure projects to our

countrymen,

This measure was filed by the Magdalo Party-List in the 16th Congress and was subsequently
referred to the Committee on Public Works and Highways.

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



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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1130

House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. GARY C. ALEJANO

AN ACT
RENUMBERING ALL EXISTING DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS TO CONFORM AND
CORRESPOND WITH THE NUMBERINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION i. This Act shall be known as the "District Engineering Offices

Rationalization Act".

SEC. 2. All district engineering offices (DEOs) of the Department of Public Works and
Highways throughout the country shall be renumbered accordingly to conform and correspond
with the numberings of the legislative districts where they are respectively located.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause, - Any other laws which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All acts, laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby

repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - 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
Diliman, Quezon City

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REGIST ION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
BILLS AND IN “x SERVICI:

First Regular Session

1603

HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced By: HON. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On the 18" of June 1966, Republic Act No. 4695 otherwise known as an Act Creating
the Provinces of Benguet, Mountain Province, ifugao and Kalinga-Apayao was enacted into law.
This date has since been commemorated as the Foundation Day of the Province of Ifugao.

Despite this however, the significance of the date to the Province has not merited a
legislation that will declare it as a local special non-working holiday, This Bill is therefore
warranted in order to allow the people of ifugao to inculcate the significance of this day

For the foregoing reason, it is most respectfully urged that this bill be approved



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Diliman, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House ait. no, 1603

Introduced By: HON. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE EIGHTEENTH OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF IFUGAO TO COMMEMORATE THE “IFUGAO
FOUNDATION DAY”

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

Section 1. The Eighteenth of June of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
holiday in the Province of ifugao, in commemoration of the "ifugao Foundation Day"

Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days afer its complete publication in at least
two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1771

ATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL NO. X SE@VICE

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is a vital human right, enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every girl and every boy should have the right to a
quality education in order that they can have more chances in life, including employment
opportunities, better health, and to participate in social progress.

This bill is seeks to improve the quality of education, address the growing population of
students in the 2nd District of North Cotabato as well as to increase the number of national
high schools in the district. The 2nd district public school system currently has 11 national
high schools, which is relatively low compared to the 1st and 2nd districts which have 19
and 17 national high schools respectively.

In line with the constitutional mandate to make quality education accessible to all, the
immediate enactment of this measure is earnestly sought.



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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1771

INTRODUCED BY REP. NANCY A. CATAMCO

AN ACT SEPARATING THE KISANTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - BATASAN ANNEX
IN BARANGAY BATASAN, MUNICIPALITY OF MAKILALA, PROVINCE OF COTABATO
FROM THE KISANTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
BATASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Kisante National High School - Batasan Annex in Barangay Batasan,
Municipality of Makilala, Province of Cotabato is hereby separated from the Kisante
National High School and converted into an independent national high school to be known
as Batasan National High School.

SEC, 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities and records of the Kisante National High School -
Batasan Annex are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Batasan National High School.

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

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

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its public
or in a newspaper of general circulation.

ion in the Official Gazette

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
pare, 25 vUL 2016

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BY:

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

First Regular Session _
House BILL No? 955

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD C. EUSEBIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Provision for sufficient, adequate and competent medical services to the people is a

significant role of hospitals and medical or health institutions. it is a reality that private hospitals
charge fees that most of the Filipinos cannot afford. Thus, they resort to government medical
institutions for medical services.

The 1987 Constitution, particularly Article XIII, Section 11 provides:

“Section 11. The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to
health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and
other social services available to all the people at affordable cost. X x x"

On the basis of this constitutional mandate, public hospitals were created by law to

answer the call of the general public for their health care needs. In Pasig City, Rizal Medical
Center was established as a government hospital. It presently can accommodate a total of 300
bed capacity. Considering that there are 30 barangays in Pasig City with a total population of
669,773 (as of 01 May 2010, per Philippine Statistics Authority’), increasing the bed capacity
from 300 to five hundred (500) bed capacity is needed and essential to fulfil the health care

needs of the people of Pasig City,

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

5
HOUSE BILL No_ 1995

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD C. EUSEBIO

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF RIZAL MEDICAL CENTER IN PASIG CITY
FROM THREE HUNDRED (300) TO FIVE HUNDRED (500) BEDS
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of Rizal Medical Center (RMC) in Pasig City is
hereby upgraded from three hundred (300) to five hundred (600) beds.

SEC. 2. The increase in bed capacity of Rizal Medical Center (RMC) from three hundred
(800) to five hundred (500) beds shall be implemented for a period of not more than three (3)
years from the approval of this Act The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the
Department's programs said implementation, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual Generai 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,
«tay OF REORESENTATIVES

RECEIVI
TWUL 2016

Republic of the Philippines
Wouse of Representatives

Queson City, Metro Manila RESISTRATION UNIT

BIKES AND INDEX SP RVICE

Seventeenth Congress

First Regular Session

1342

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROMEO M. ACOP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Solid-Marikina Infanta Road is a provincial road situated in
Antipolo City. It is a major arterial road in the area connecting the
barangays of san Luis and San Jose in the 2" District of Antipolo City. It is
a two-lane concrete road with an approximate length of 6.71 kilometers and
with a width of 6.30 meters. It runs from the Antipolo-Teresa Road to the
Marikina-Infanta Road. Reconstruction and improvement of the subject road
have been continuously undertaken through the years greatly improving its
surface, road alignment and drainage structures. With the use of the said
road, movement of commuters and goods have been very evident enhancing
the flow of trade and commerce and the delivery of basic services in the
communities traversed by it.

However, without appropriate funding for maintenance, the road will
slowly and progressively deteriorate. Without proper and consistent
attention to it, the road will digress from its pristine condition. Thus, the
need to provide funds for the purpose of continuously maintaining the road
at its best conditions for the general welfare of commuters and motorists
plying the route.


The conversion of the Solid-Marikina Infanta Road into a national road
is aimed at ensuring its continuing contribution to the economic growth and
development not only of the economically depressed barangays traversed by
it but of the adjacent municipalities as well. With its conversion into a
national road, funds from the National Government thru the Department of
Public Works and Highways can now be appropriated to facilitate its
continued maintenance and improvement.

For the foregoing reasons, the immediate Passage of this measure is
earnestly sought.



Republic of the Wbitippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson Citw, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress

First Regular Session

1342

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROMEO M. ACOP

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SOLID-MARIKINA INFANTA PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE 2"° DISTRICT OF ANTIPOLO CITY, PROVINCE OR RIZAL,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The Solid-Marikina Infanta Provincial Road in the 2™ District
of Antipolo City, Province of Rizal, consisting of 6.71 kilometers, more or
less, is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

REGISTRATION UNT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE:

1459

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Opportunities to enjoy government programs or policies should be
accorded to all equally, without disrimination. Thus, senior high school students
should be given opportunity to take government first level examinations or sub-
professional civil service examinations not only to determine their fitness
through a competitive examinations, but an opportunity to be eligible to
government service.

This bill seeks to give opportunity to senior high school students to secure
a government civil service eligibility affording them a chance and wide option
either to pursue further studies or work in the government or both.

4M

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


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1459
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
ALLOWING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO BE
EMPLOYABLE BY THE PUBLIC SECTOR

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

SECTION 1.Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “ Employability of
Senior High School Graduates Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2.Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to ensure adequate
employment of its citizens and to ensure their full productivity so that
everybody will be given the chance to contribute to nationbuilding.

SEC. 3.All graduates of senior high schools shall be qualified to take first
level examinations or sub-professional examination administered by the Civil
Service Commission (CSC). Passing the said examinations shall furthermore
qualify them to be hired by the government in appropriate positions in the civil
service.

SEC. 4. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is hereby mandated to formulate
and issue the implementing rules and regulations of this Act.


SEC. 5. The funds neccessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SEC. 6. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines) yarscar mee
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES “YS! OF REPS cael.
Constitution Hills, Quezon City RECEIVED

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First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No. 1441

Introduced by Representative Salvador B, Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Act seeks to recognize the sacrifices, dedication and contribution of
retired teachers all over the country, by giving them priority in the availment of
government services and public utilities.

A society that looks back is a society that cares. In the case of our retired
teachers who have devoted the best years of their lives to the teaching
profession, it is imperative that the State provide them with special care and
attention during their twilight years.

Such priority will serve as an additional incentive to current teachers, to
whom we as a nation has delegated the responsibility of educating our citizens,
to do their best in carrying out their tasks, as it will show them that they can still
count on our government in the years ahead.

auvioess BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1441

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
GIVING PRIORITY TO RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE AVAILMENT
OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Retired TeachersAct
of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Scope. This program applies to all retired teachers in government and
private educational institutions.

SEC. 3. All government offices and agencies as well as public utilities are
mandated to prioritize attendance to the concerns of retired teachers. Where
such concerns involve the availment of the services of such offices, agencies,
and public utilities, the said entities are furthermore mandated to establish a
priority lane that will give preferential treatment to retired teachers, without
prejudice to the privileges provided by R.A.9994 or the “Expanded Senior
Citizen’s Act of 2010”.

Sec. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall be tasked with formulating
and issuing the implementing rules and regulations for this Act.


SEC. 5. The funds neccessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment
into law and thereafter.

SEC. 6. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

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

Approved.
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RECEIVED
Date: rt
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BY; Dovelk

RECISTROTION UNIT
BMLS AND HROER SERVICE

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 1312

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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 concerns 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 sel-dtermination, social order, promotion of socal ustice, cgnty of the
human person, sanctity of family life, role of youth, right to health of the people

development, public service and the like.

It is the intention of this bill to harness the role and importanc
overall objective of nation building at least because we find in g

of senior citizens in the
ry senior citizen that rare


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no1312

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

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

Be it enacted by the 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 after its publication in the Official
Gazette and in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
{MOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

~ RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pare: 21 JUL 2018
Quezon City Tie:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BY
First Regular ri 3 laceisTRanON unr
HOUSE BILL NO. —=tS AN INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The children’s learning of our country’s history and culture must not be limited
within the confines of a school classroom. Studies show that bringing the learning
experience outside the classroom makes the knowledge more enriching and relevant to the
students. Thus, it is of utmost importance that Filipino students experience our rich
heritage through organizing trips to museums and national historical shrines.

However, due to budgetary constraints, most public schools find access to museums
and national landmarks very financially challenging. Thus, there is an urgent need to make
public museums, especially those that exhibit Philippine artifacts, more accessible to
Filipino students.

This bill seeks to grant the free admission of public elementary school students to
public museums and national historical shrines and landmarks to public elementary school
students.

Through this, we are empowering the Filipino youth to experience the richness and

relevance of our country’s past, instilling in them the core values that make us a nation, and
enabling them to be proud leaders of our country. Thus, the passage of this bill is sought.

\LFREQO D. VARGAS II


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1813
HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas Ill _

AN ACT
GRANTING PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE ADMISSION TO ALL PUBLIC
MUSEUMS AND NATIONAL HISTORICAL SHRINES AND LANDMARKS

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

SECTION 1. All public elementary school students are hereby granted free admission to all
Public museums and national historical shrines and landmarks, subject to capacity and availability
as determined by the National Museum or the National Historical Commission of the Philippines,

SECTION 2. Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the National Museum and
the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in coordination with the Department of
Education, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS rete
First Regular Session 1 9 NON UN
1627 A SERGE

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The role and significance of governance at the local government level cannot be
underestimated. By and large, the affairs of the national government cascade to
these local government structures in ways that make government action, if they were
to be effective, to be immediate, responsive and a prompt solution to the multifarious
concerns and problems that affect the barangays and their constituents.

It is in this context that this bill is being proposed. It would seem that a three-year
term for Barangay officials is far too short for our local leaders to hit the ground
running in terms of their value, role, and impact upon that smaller political unit of
society. It is so because the supposedly their year of that people's mandate has
become devoted to actions or inactions preparatory to the subsequent Barangay
elections.

It cannot be gainsaid that plans, projects, programs and varjatis other abtivities
implemented at the local level do have a gestation period of inaplementation any the
grant of a 3-year mandate is deemed too limited to get all these local governn\ent
undertakings from being properly implemented and for the!
rightful beneficiaries.

It is this that this bill seeks to address, hence this submissign


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1627

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 THEREBY INCREASING THE TERM OF OFFICE
OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS BY ANOTHER TWO YEARS THEREBY MAKING FIVE (5)
YEARS THEIR TERM OF OFFICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The term of office of Barangay officials and members of the
Sangguniang Kabataan shall be for five (5) years which shall begin after the
effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 2. To this end, Section 43 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended
to read as follows:

Sec. 43. Term of Office. —

(a) The term of Barangay officials and members of the Sangguniang
Kabataan shall be for FIVE (5) years which shall begin after the regular election of
Barangay officials after the effectivity of this Act.

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

Approved,
‘OL SE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines 07 L208
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE: Gam
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session REGISTRATION UNIT

BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO. 1310

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The fundamental law, in Section 15 of Article Il of the 1987 Constitution on State policies,
has this stated: “‘The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and
instil health consciousness among them.”

Indeed, health care is probably the most basic services that the government should provide
inasmuch as a health people and a health nation do come together.

In fact, in Section 11 of Article Xill, ‘adopting an integrated and comprehensive approa
health development to make essential goods, health and other social ser
the people at affordable cost’ is one of the government's few primordial objétives.

h to

In this light, we deem it high time that the Batasan District Hospital be

ereby established for
Quezon City's varied health needs and problems.

‘The immediate passage of this measure is then earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.1310

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA TO BE
KNOWN AS THE BATASAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the
Department of Health, a twenty-five bed district hospital in Quezon City, Metro Manila to be
known as the Batasan District Hospital.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to carry out the Provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations authorized for the purpose under the First Year General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation and
maintenance of the herein hospital shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

‘SEC. 3. Before the construction of the hospital, the Secretary of Health shall issue a
written assurance that personnel of the hospital will be appointed and that funds for its
‘maintenance and operation have been appropriated.

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

Approved,
OUSE YF REPRESEN AVES

| RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines it oar § JUL 2016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9 755
Quezon City | IN E
ev:
SEVENTEENTH CONGRES -

First Regular Session VERISTR ATION UNIT
HOUSE BILLN 087 tall.,.S AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The policy of the State to promote just and dynamic social order that ensures prosperity and
frees the people from poverty via policies that provide adequate goods and services
promotes rising standard of living and an improved quality of life could be best demonstrated
if a law could be enacted adjusting their rate of pension.

The adjustment sought under this proposed measure is an increase of Two Thousand Pesos
(P2,000) monthly in the pension of retirees and increase of One Thousand Pesos (P1000)
‘monthly for their beneficiaries.

The present rates of pension stipulated in the old Republic Act No. 3080 as amended by
P.D. No. 1148 no longer reflect realistic subsistence level. As a matter/of fact, many of our
old teachers have already passed away and those who are still alive aye very old and sickly.
Further, even their beneficiaries experience the brunt of our worseningfeconomic situation.

In this light, the immediate passage of this bill is hereby appealed.

CASTELO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2097

Introduced, by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING THE PENSION OF TEACHERS RETIRED UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO.
3050 AS AMENDED BY P.D. NO. 1148, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shail Cover all teachers in the private and Public schools who
have retired under Republic Act No. 3050, as amended by P.D. No. 1148,

SEC. 2. The pension Presently received by teachers who retired under R.A. No. 3050
as amended by P.D. 1148 shall be increased by two thousand pesos monthly and that of
their beneficiaries shall be increased by one thousand Pesos monthly.

SEC. 3. There is hereby appropriated for the current annual appropriations and
annually thereafter, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
Sums a8 may be necessary to cover the increase in pensions provided herein.

SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, proclamations, Presidential decrees, rules and
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, inconsistent with the Provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its Publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general Circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEINTID
Dare: | 2

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

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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS he
First Regular Session
RECISTMITON UNTe

BILLS AND INDEX \2VICE

HOUSE BILL NoL475

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon Ill

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide bigger penalties in the illegal use of firecrackers by amending

ion 11 of Republic Act No. 7183 so as to provide stiffer penalties increasing the amount of
fine and years of imprisonment for any person who shall violate the law

is measure was
Previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15 Congress. Passage of this Bill is earnestly

now in the 17 Congress.
HARLI FZ J, ABAYON IIT

Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 1475

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 11 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO 7183, ENTITLED “AN ACT
REGULATING THE SALE, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF
FIRECRACKERS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC DEVICES” BY PROVIDING
STIFFER PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

TION 1. Section 11 of republic Act No 7183 is hereby amended read as follows:

“Sec. 11. Penalties. - Any person who manufactures, sells, distributes or uses
firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices in violation of the provisions of [this Act]
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7183 shall be punished by a fine of not less than [Twenty] FIVE
HUNDRED thousand pesos [(P20,000.00)} (PS00,000,00) nor more than [Thirty
thousand] ONE MILLION pesos [(P30,000.00)] (P1,000,000.00), for] AND AN
imprisonment of not less than six (6) [months] YEARS nor more than [one (1) year]
TWELVE YEARS (12 years), [or both such fine and imprisonment, ai the discretion of
the court] in addition to the cancellation of his/HER license and business permit and the
confiscation by the government of his/HER inventory or stock.”

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

Approved