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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

1826

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology,
arts, culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to
provide a system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high
school. That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that
the highest budgetary priority shall be given to education. As such, it is the mandate of the
Department of Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to
every Filipino regardless of age, gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual
appropriations for the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-
all development and progress of our nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this
Representation is filing this bill for the creation of National High School in Barangay Atlag,
City of Malolos, in the 1* District of Bulacan to be known as the Atlag National High School.

MA. VICTORIA SY- sais


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

1826

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY ATLAG, CITY OF
MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS ATLAG NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR,

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the
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
Atlag, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as the Atlag National High School.

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

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

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 1751

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the barangay road starting from Barangay Asuncion in
Maasin City to Barangay Paku, Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte into a national road.

Barangays Asuncion and Paku and the rest of the barangays in Southern Leyte are
farming communities. Roads are beneficial to the livelihood of the people in theses areas
because they are the means by which farm produce is transported to the markets. They
are convenient links between fifteen (15) municipalities of Southern Leyte stretching
towards the Municipality of Malitbog. Approximately one (1) hour travel time is saved
by not passing the coastal road in going to Maasin City.

The conversion of the Asuncion-Paku road into a national road will greatly
stimulate and promote economic development of the various barangays traversed by this
road network. This will likewise increase commercial activity as a consequence, spur
business and financial movements in the municipalities bounded by this road network.
New investments will be encouraged thus promoting economic growth and progress in
the area.

In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.



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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 1754

Introduced by Honorable Damian G. Mercado

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY ROAD FROM BARANGAY
ASUNCION IN MAASIN CITY TO BARANGAY PAKU, BONTOC,
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SEC. 1. The Barangay Road from Barangay Asuncion in Maasin City
to Barangay Paku, Bontoc, Southern Leyte is hereby converted into a
national road to be known as the Asuncion-Paku National Highway under
the direct supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECS 2; The amount necessary for the effective implementation

of this Act shall be charged against the appropriation for the Department of


Public Works and Highways under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of
the highway shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

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

Approved,
08 JUL 2013 «

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1161

House Bill No.

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO.

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Mangrove trees play an important role in marine and estuarine areas
especially because they are one of the few species of trees that can thrive in
salty water. Considered to have an ecosystem of its own, it is the home and
breeding ground not just of marine organisms but also of other animals and
plants.

Coastlines all over the world are having serious problems due to
climate change. The mangrove ecosystem can help mitigate the harmful
effects of climate change because it serves as an effective buffer between the
land and the sea. It defends the land by being engulfed by the sea due to the
rising level of seawater. It protects shorelines from damaging erosions. It
also stabilizes coasts and river banks and filters pollutants of seawater,

In other parts of the world, people have utilized mangrove trees as a
renewable resource. Harvested for durable, water-resistant wood, mangroves
have been used in building houses, boats, pilings, and furniture. The wood of
the black mangrove has also been utilized in the production of charcoal.
Tannins and other dyes are extracted from mangrove bark. Leaves have been
used in tea, medicine, livestock feed, and as a substitute for tobacco

Majority of the towns in the province of Catanduanes has a coastal
area. In order to save its marine diversity which is fast diminishing, the
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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CESAR V. SARMIENTO


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiliNo. _ 1161

Introduced by REP. CESAR V. SARMIENTO.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION
OF APPROXIMATELY TWO HUNDRED (200) HECTARES OF MANGROVE
AREAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BATO, PROVINCE OF
CATANDUANES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Mangrove areas in the municipality of Bato, Province of
Catanduanes, covering approximately two hundred (200) hectares shall be
rehabilitated under the supervision of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) through the Local Provincial/Community
Environment and Natural Resources Office (P/CENRO).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the DENR under the General
Appropriations Act. Therefore, such sum as may be necessary for the
maintenance, protection and preservation of the areas covered shall be
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 1806

Introduced by HONORABLE ANDRES D. SALVACION JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill provides for the conversion of the Campokpok ~ Butason Il - Butason | ~
Gibacungan Provincial Road located in the Municipality of Tabango, Province of Leyte from
a provincial road into a national road to be known as the Campokpok — Butason Il ~
Butason | ~ Gibacungan National Thoroughfare.

The maintenance and repair of barangay and municipal roads are within the
jurisdiction of the local government units. However, taking into account the meager
resources of the Municipality of Tabango, it can hardly support the maintenance of the
aforementioned road thus hampering the growth of trade and commerce within the Third
District of Leyte.

The provincial roads are constantly battered by the monsoon rains, damaging the
former and making it inaccessible to my constituents. In fact the residents in the area have
been grumbling that it is because of this that they have been deprived of their livelihood as
well as the socio-economic development due to their interior barangays.

The conversion of the said road network into a national highway will surely spur
economic growth and development in the area as it will ensure funding support from the
national government for its regular repair and maintenance.

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

ANDRES D. SALVACION, JR.


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1806

Introduced by HONORABLE ANDRES D. SALVACION JR.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CAMPOKPOK - BUTASON II - BUTASON | ~ GIBACUNGAN
PROVINCIAL ROAD NETWORK LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TABANGO,
PROVINCE OF LEYTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS THE CAMPOKPOK
~ BUTASON Il - BUTASON | - GIBACUNGAN NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Campokpok ~ Butason I ~ Butason | — Gibacungan Provincial Road
Network located in the Municipality of Tabango, Province of Leyte is hereby converted into
a national road to be known as the Campokpok ~ Butason I! ~ Butason | ~ Gibacungan
National Road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the
necessary rules, orders and circulars for the effective implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Theo A

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BillNo._ 1001

Introduced by HONORABLE CATHERINE BARCELONA-REYES, M.D.

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish a district hospital in the Municipality of Santa Elena,
Province of Camarines Norte to be known as the Santa Elena District Hospital.

The Municipality of Santa Elena is one of the remote municipalities of the Province
of Camarines Norte. Unfortunately it does not have enough medical services to provide its
inhabitants. Despite its relatively large population, the municipality has no hospital of its
own, Ailing residents and those of the adjoining municipalities have to travel miles and long
hours just to reach the provincial hospital. This is indeed a truly burdensome, inconvenient
and an expensive process of attending to one's health and medical needs.

Realizing the utmost urgent medical needs of the residents of Santa Elena, it is
necessary that a district hospital shall be established in the municipality.

In line with the policies of the state to protect and promote the right to health of the
people and to make the health services available to all,

In view the above, support and approval for this bill is earnestly sought,

CATHE! /E BARCELONA-REYES, M.D.
Representative

1" District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

001
HOUSE BILL wo._*

Introduced by HONORABLE CATHERINE BARCELONA-REYES, M.D.

ANACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISTRICT HOSPITAL
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA ELENA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under supervision of the Department of Health, a
district hospital in the Municipality of Santa Elena, Province of Camarines Norte, to be known
as the Santa Elena District Hospital.

Section 2. The Department of Health shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to
the appropriations for the Department of Health under the current General Appropriations Act.
‘Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the hospital
shall be included in the annual budget of the local government concerned

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

1120

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Tt is not unknown to many that Biliran Province is made up of group of islands.
One of which is the Higatangan Island, bounded on the north eastern side by Barangay
Libertad and on southeast by Barangay Mabini. The island boasts long stretch of white
sand beaches, cool pristine waters and exotic rock formations which are itself nature at
its best.

To make this island realize its full tourism potential, the necessary infrastructure
has to be made available. And with the passage of RA 10409 otherwise known as
“An Act Declaring the Province of Biliran as Tourism Development Area and
providing funds therefor”, it is expected that more foreign and local tourists will be
enticed to explore the island.

This bill seeks to provide the establishment of seaport in Barangay Mabini,
Higatangan Island, Naval, Province of Biliran to make it convenient for tourists to reach
the area. Moreover, investment in vital infrastructure will help strengthen the local
economy.

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

OGELIO ¥. ESPINA
Representative
Lone District, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16™ Congress
First Regular Session

1120

House Bill No. __-

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEAPORT IN BARANGAY
MABINI, HIGATANGAN ISLAND, NAVAL, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN AND TO
PROVIDE FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1.

Section 2.

Section 3.

Section 4.

Approved.

A seaport in Barangay Mabini, Higatangan Island, Naval, Province
of Biliran shall hereby be constructed.

For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Philippine Ports
Authority or the Department of Transportation and Communications
shall formulate and issue the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act, including the necessary
support facilities.

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

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1138

Introduced by: HON. HERNAN G. BIRON, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 14 OF EVERY YEAR AS NON-WORKING DAY
IN THE CITY OF PASSI, PROVINCE OF ILOILO.
TO COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDATION DAY
AS A COMPONENT CITY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

s bill seeks to declare March 14 of every year as non-working day in the component
Province of Iloilo to commemorate its foundation day as a component city.

‘As a component city, Passi City has been fast booming to become an economically and
socially developed local government unit in the province of Tloilo. Consistent with the Filipino
culture of celebrating town fiestas, the City has lined up activities every 14" of March for
Passinhons to enjoy.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2011-020 of the Sangguniang Panlunsod of the Passi City,
this representation earnestly requests that this bill be enacted into law

NAN G. BIRON, JR.
4" District, Hoilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1138

HON. HERNAN G. BIRON, JR.

AN ACT.
DECLARING MARCH 14 OF EVERY YEAR AS NON-WORKING DAY
IN THE CITY OF PASSI, PROVINCE OF ILOILO.
TO COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDATION DAY
‘S A COMPONENT CITY

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

SECTION 1. March 14 of every y
City of Passi, Province of Iloilo to commemorate

is hereby declared to be a non-woi
's annual community fiesta celebrati

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,___ 1024

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert CUARTERO STREET in Iloilo City, presently classified as a
local city road, into a national road. It was originally filed as House Bill 5354 in the 15"
Congress, It was passed on third reading by the House of Representatives and was approved by
the Senate Committee on Public Works in the previous Congress. However, the Senate was not
able to schedule the bill for 2™ reading prior to the closure of the 15" Congress.

CUARTERO STREET spans a total length of 719 meters, with a width of 7 meters. It is
located at the Jaro District of lloilo City. The street is a vital thoroughfare that serves as a major
road used by motorists and commuters to access key city destinations, such as schools, churches,
and two SM malls (SM City in Mandurriao District and $M Jaro District). Considering the
road’s vital importance to my constituents, its conversion to a national road is a must for its
maintenance in order for the road to continue to serve as a vital street in Ioilo City.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of thi



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1024

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING CUARTERO STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Cuartero Street in Jaro District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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 a national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1943

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the construction of an alternate international airport
to be located in the municipality of Medellin, Province of Cebu. The airport will
serve as an alternate to the airport already existing and operational, the
Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA). This is an answer to the
requirement that every international airport should have an alternate one.

Each day, there are thousands of passengers, locals and foreigners alike
take their flights at Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA). The number of
flights, be it domestic or international are likewise increasing. Any disruption,
however in the operation of the MCIA will undoubtedly cause great
repercussion not only in the air transportation industry in Cebu but likewise in
Cebu’s economy. An alternate airport equipped with modern, state-of the-art
navigational equipments and facilities is necessary to be established in order to
address contingencies in the air transportation system of MCIA.

The municipality of Medellin in the whole province of Cebu is
geographically best suited asa site for the construction of an alternate airport.
It has a vast area of flat land capable of addressing the requirements of an
airport most especially the runway. Medellin is likewise situated in an area
where it is just nearby to tourist destinations like the Bantayan Island and
Malaspua Island which is being dubbed already as the virgin Boracay in the
Philippines. The creation of an airport in Medellin will surely boost the tourism


and economic activities not only in the northern Cebu but likewise the
neighboring provinces of Leyte and Masbate.

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

BENHUR L. SALIMBANGON


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1 943

Introduced by Honorable Benhur L. Salimbangon

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ALTERNATE
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO MACTAN CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN
THE MUNICPALITY OF MEDELLIN, 4" DISTRICT, CEBU 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 shall be a construction of an airport that will serve as an
alternate airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport in the municipality of
Medellin, 4" District, Cebu province.

Section 2. The Department of Transportation and Communication shall
create a task force to implement a plan of action necessary to cary out the
purpose of this act.

Section 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be added to the appropriation of the Department of Transportation and
Communication under the General Appropriations Act the year immediately
succeeding the approval of this Act.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

1613

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 4200 by the
undersigned Rufus B. Rodriguez during the Fourteenth Congress. It was
approved by the Committee on Public Works and Highways as substitute
House Bill No. 4715 under Committee Report No. 1028, dated July 7, 2008. It
was approved on 2" reading on July 30, 2008 and 3" reading on September
2, 2008. It was transmitted to the Senate on September 16, 2008 where it was
not acted upon.

This bill seeks to convert the Agusan, Cagayan de Oro to Manolo
Fortich Bukidnon Road from a city and provincial road to a national road and
an alternate highway form Cagayan de Oro to Bukidnon and vice versa

The road is presently in poor condition and in dire need of repair and
rehabilitation. City and provincial funds are not available for its maintenance
and/or upgrading. Hence, the need to tap other sources.

The Agusan to Alae Road connects the urbanized city of Cagayan de
Oro to the last municipality of the neighboring Province of Bukidnon. With its
improvement, easier access to both points would be ensured and the
potentials for commercial and industrial development would be realized.

With its conversion into a national road and an alternate highway from
Cagayan de Oro City to Bukidnon the road would receive much needed
funding and assistance it deserves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested

MAXIM@’B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

1613

House Bill No.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE AGUSAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ALAE,
MANOLO FORTICH, BUKIDNON ROAD AS A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City to Alae, Manolo Fortich,
Bukidnon Road is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 1957

INTRODUCED BY: REPRESENTATIVE PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Not all students’ needs are the same. Such needs would always depend on various aspects

including one’s location and environment. It is in this view that we are seeking to establish a
different kind of high school which focuses on fisheries related lessons aside from the core
secondary school lessons required by the Department of Education curriculum. This will surely
respond to the needs of children in agricultural or fishing communities and will encourage themn

to become local entrepreneurs.

We firmly believe that the conversion of Basay National High School to Basay Fisheries
Development High School will best serve the concerns of school children and will be a decisive

step in reaching out to the needs of young people for the advancement their future.

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

MV
PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES
/



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No__ 1957

AN ACT CONVERTING BASAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BASAY, NEGROS ORIENTAL INTO A FISHERY
SPECIALTY SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS “BASAY FISHERY DEVELOPIMENT
HIGH SCHOOL” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

INTRODUCED BY: REPRESENTATIVE PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES

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

Section 1.Conversion into a Fishery Development High School. — The Basay National High
School in the Municipality of Basay, Negros Oriental is hereby converted into a fishery

development specialty school to be knowns as “Basay Fishery Development High School”.

Section 2. Implementation, — The Department of Education is hereby mandated to supervise and
provide the necessary administrative requirements and prepare the rules and regulations for the

implementation of this Act.

Section 3. Appropriations. — The Department of Education shall immediately include in the
department's program the operationalization of Basay Fishery Development High School, the
funding of which shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of Basay National
High School and thereafter in the annual General Appropriations Act.


Section 4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least

two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

16" CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NoL685

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill originates from House Bill No. 4095, which was approved on
Third Reading in the Fifteenth Congress.

‘The proposal of this bill regards every citizen's constitutional right of free speech
and expression, and for all educational institutions to extend their support to the
students’ requests in the conducting of events and activities in line with the National
Campus Press Freedom Day.

Consequently, this bill is submitted for its consideration and approval.

Muted

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. L685

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL CAMPUS PRESS
FREEDOM DAY

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 National Campus Press Freedom Day
Act.

Sec. 2. It is hereby declared as a policy of the State to promote, protect and
safeguard the freedom of speech, expression or of the press as a constitutionally
guaranteed right under the Constitution.In view thereof, it behooves the State to declare
as a matter of policy the observance of such fundamental right, especially in all
educational institutions, both public and private, within its jurisdiction.

Sec. 3. The 25t of July of every year is hereby declared as National Campus Press
Freedom Day. :

Sec, 4, All educational institutions are hereby mandated to provide their full
support and assistance to events and activities to be conducted by students in
recognition of the National Campus Press Freedom Day.

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.

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

16* Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTES

It is a declared policy of the State to protect and advance the right of every Filipino
citizen regardless of age, race and abili
employment. The Philippines is also one of the countries committed to the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Thus, the recognition that Persons
With Disabilities or PWDs are an important part of our society.

; and this shall include providing sufficient means of

Republic Act 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons provides for qualified
disabled persons to be accepted in various Departments, allocating five percent (5 %) of the
total number of employees for persons with disabilities. But this is rather limited to public
agencies.

This bill provides for the inclusion of private companies in allocating 5% of their total
number of employees for PWDs. It is hoped that the passage of this bill into law will provide

more opportunities for our PWDs Filipinos, thus providing for a better future for them and

their families.

HON. MX. VICTORIA SY-ALVARAI
1* District, Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16* Congress
First Regular Session

1677
HOUSE BILL NO, =~ #

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO.7277,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS”

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

Section 1. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7277 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 5. Equal Opportunity for Employment ~ No disabled person shall be
denied access to opportunities for suitable employment. A qualified disabled
employee shall be subject 10 the same terms and conditions of employment and the
same compensation, privileges, benefits, fringe benefits, incentives or allowances as a
qualified able bodied person.

Five percent (5%) of all (casual emergency and contractual positions in the
Departments of Social Welfare and Development, Health, Education, Culture and
Sports; and other government agencies, offices or corporations; AND PRIVATE
CORPORATIONS engaged in social development shall be reserved for disabled
persons.”

Section 2. Separability Clause. Should any provisions of this Act be found
unconstitutional by a court of law, such provisions shall be severed from the
remainder of the Act, and such action shall not affect the enforceability of the
remaining provisions of this Act.

Section 3. Repealing Clause. All laws presidential decrees, executive orders
and rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 4. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its
publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 441

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7883 or the Barangay Health
Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995 by granting them a fixed monthly honorarium and
insurance coverage. This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15%
Congress. Passage of this Bill is earnestly sought now in the 16" Congress.

—

HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative
First District of Northern Samar


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse sitno._1441

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

AN ACT GRANTING FIXED MONTHLY HONORARIA AND OTHER BENEFITS
TO ACCREDITED BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT 7883 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS ACT OF
1995

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

SECTION 1, Section 6 of Republic Act 7883 otherwise known as the
“Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995," is hereby
amended to read as follows:

SEC. 6. Incentives and Benefits. - In recognition of their
services, all accredited barangay health workers who are actively
and regularly performing their duties shall be entitled to the
following incentives and benefits:

a) HONORARIA — ALL ACCREDITED BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A MONTHLY HONORARIA
OF THREE THOUSAND PESOS (P3,000.00).

b) Subsistence Allowance Barangay Health Workers who rendered
services within the premises of isolated health stations in order to
make their services available at any and all times shall be entitled
to a monthly subsistence allowance, which shall be computed in
accordance with the prevailing circumstances as determined by the
local government unit concemed BUT IN NO CASE LESS THAN
ONE THOUSAND PESOS PESOS (P1,000 00);

) INSURANCE COVERAGE - ALL BARANGAY HEALTH
WORKERS SHALL BE GRANTED INSURANCE COVERAGE BY
THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) OR
ANY ACCREDITED INSURANCE COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT
NOT LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND PESOS:

(P10,000.00).

4d) Hazard allowance x x xx


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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

A5
House Bill No. 449

Introduced by the Honorable Ann K. Hofer

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This Bill seeks the conversion of the Titay-Bangco Road to Boundary of
Zamboanga del Norte, connecting the Municipality of Titay, Province of
Zamboanga Sibugay and the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, into a national

road.

‘The development of this major road network is essential to the growth of
interior barangays in the Second Legislative District of Zamboanga Sibugay
which have tremendous socio-economic potentials. If given the opportunity and
assistance, these areas can greatly contribute to the economic development of the -
entire Zamboanga peninsula. However, the provincial government is presently
cash-strapped to effectively develop and maintain the said road to enhance the
flow of commerce, movement of people and the delivery of basic services. Thus,
it is imperative for the national government to step in and assume this obligation,

considering its vast resources and technical capability.

For these reasons, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

ANN K\ HOFER
ond District, Zamboanga Sibugay


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manifa

Sixteenth Congress
rst Regular Session
1445

House Bill No.

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TITAY-BANGCO ROAD TO BOUNDARY OF
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF
TITAY, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY AND THE PROVINCE OF
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The Titay-Bangco Road to Boundary of Zamboanga del
Norte connecting the Municipality of Titay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay and
the Province of Zamboanga del Norte 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 and improvement, maintenance and
repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual -
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILL NO. 1668

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

An agriculturally productive province, Bohol is situated at the heart of
Central Visayas. Known for its scenic beauty and tourist destinations, its land
area is mostly devoted to coconuts. Hence, there is a necessity to improve the
production of this particular industry to enhance the living conditions of the
people in the province.

The coconut is dubbed the “tree of life” because of the wondrous
benefits derived from its fruits, water, shell, husks and leaves which are all
useful for different purposes. Thus, the need for further research and
development on coconut and its by-products.

To help improve the coconut industry in Bohol and the entire Central
Visayas Region, this bill secks to establish the Central Visayas Coconut Seed
Production Center to be located in Ubay, Bohol. The center will provide
research, technology and training for the residents of the Central Visayas with
the hope that it will open more job opportunities and eventually improve their
quality of life. The establishment of the Center will not only make the people
of Central Visayas interested in the scenic spots of Bohol but also in the
technical know-how the training center has to offer.

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

ERICO TLE C. AUMENTADO
2 District - Bohol


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1668 _

Introduced by Honorable Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL VISAYAS COCONUT SEED
PRODUCTION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UBAY,
PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Philippine Coconut Authority, the Central Visayas Coconut Seed Production
Center, hereinafter referred to as the “Center,” in the Municipality of Ubay,
Province of Bohol.

SEC. 2. The Center shall formulate and offer programs that will
provide knowledge, technology and training on coconut production to
coconut farmers in Central Visayas taking into account their socio-economic
profile, literacy and employment conditions. It will likewise provide
assistance on the processing and marketing of coconuts and by-products

thereof.


The Center shall provide for the hiring and staffing of its personnel in
accordance with the existing civil service laws and regulations.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Agriculture.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance
of the Center shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC.4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES —
Quezon City, Metro Manila {> 89 Jue 2013
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SIXTEENT CONGRESS k y
First Regular Session x pg

HOUSE BILL No. 1232

Introduced by HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road from Barangay
Landing — Lusot — Magsaysay — del Pilar in the Municipality
Baliangao, Province of Misamis Occidental into a National Secondary
Road.

The sorry state of this important road artery is mainly
attributable to the inadequacy of funds for the upgrading,
rehabilitation and year-round maintenance by the provincial
government. This situation therefore made the transportation of
agricultural products and other commodities in the Province
extremely difficult and expensive.

There is an urgent need therefore to convert the said provincial
toad into a national secondary road to continuously make it as a vital
route to be properly maintained by the national government for the
great benefit of the people, particularly the poor residents in these
remote areas.

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill.

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HONYJORGE T. ALMONTE

First District, Misamis Occidental


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

SIXTEENT CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. __ 1232

Introduced by HON. JORGE T. ALMONTE

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY LANDING - LUSOT — MAGSAYSAY - DEL
PILAR PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALIANGAO,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road from Barangay Landing - Lusot —
Magsaysay — del Pilar in the Municipality Baliangao, Province of Misamis
Occidental is hereby converted into a National Secondary Road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) is hereby directed to implement the provision of this Act.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary to cover the improvement, repairs and
maintenance of the said road shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City \

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1248

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to change the name of Gubat District Hospital to Salvador R. Encinas
District Hospital in the Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon.

Salvador R. Encinas, a war veteran who survived the infamous Death March, was
the Congressman of the Second District (then First District) of Sorsogon from the
3° Congress in 1953 to the 7" Congress in 1972.

During his nineteen (19) years as representative of the District, he helped in the
economic and infrastructure development of the towns of Pto. Diaz, Gubat,
Barcelona, Bulusan, Irosin, Sta. Magdalena, Matnog and Bulan. He sent poor
students to school and helped impoverished families financially. These are but some
of the major accomplishments he made aside from sponsoring and co-sponsoring
important legislation. He also chaired the Committee on Accounts from 1962 to
1972.

Given the pivotal role of the late Cong. Salvador R. Encinas in the growth and
advancement of the District, primarily his hometown of Gubat, it is but fitting to
memorialize his name in the hospital he helped established.

The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

DEOGRAGIAS B. RAMOS JR
Secord District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

1248

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS B. RAMOS, Jr.

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF GUBAT DISTRICT HOSPITAL TO
SALVADOR R. ENCINAS DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN GUBAT, SORSOGON.

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

SECTION 1. Change of Hospital Name. The name of Gubat District Hospital in the
Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon is hereby changed to Salvador R.
Encinas District Hospital.

SECTION 2. &ffectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette,

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines on
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INTRODUCED BY REP. ROMMEL C. AMATONG {|

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The upgrading of a provincial road to a national thoroughfare usually ensures its
regular rehabilitation and repair as the same will be programmed and undertaken by
the Department of Public Works and Highways and included under the annual General
Appropriations Act. Such development will not only provide the commuting public and
other users of the road safe and convenient passage without any longer passing
through another city or province for easy mobility of people and of goods, but also
importantly as alternate route to landslide prone roads/areas.

In Mawab, Compostela Valley Province, the existing provincial road traverses the
barangay of Sawangan, Mawab that links to barangays New Asturias-Anibongan-
Dumlan in the municipality of Maco, Compostela Valley which is 25 kilometers stretch
while Mawab-Tagum City to Dumlan- Maco junction is more or less 32 kilometers. In
consideration of the same and towards a progressive economy of our country, it was
deemed by the concerned local government councils that the said stretch of road be
converted into a national road. This upgrade will also take care of the road’s upkeep
and maintenance.

In view of the foregoing, this bill was filed by the undersigned for favorable
consideration.

istrict, Compostela Valley



Republic of the Phillippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
1" Regular Session

2907
HOUSE BILL NO, 1297

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROMMEL C. AMATONG

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE SAWANGAN-NEW ASTURIAS —ANIBONGAN-DUMLAN. IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF MAWAB AND MACO, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE,
INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sawangan-New Asturias-Anibongan-Dumlan Provincial
Road in the municipalities of Mawab and Maco, Compostela Valley Province, is
hereby converted into a national secondary road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and

maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.