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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4522

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALT

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks to convert the Sowangkagang - Nalil Road from a provincial road
to a national road.

This road serves as both an access road and a short-cut immediately between the
Barangays of Pasiagan, where Sowangkagang lies, and Barangay Nalil, which lies on the
‘other side of a green valley which separates the hilly ranges of Mount Bongao to the west
and Mount Kabogan to the east of Bongao Island.

It is a strategically important but partly unfinished and still impassable provincial
road. It needs immediate rehabilitation or repair, and upgrading so it could then serve its
purpose. Once repaired and completed, the road can contribute to the socio-economic
development of Bongao, which is the province’s commercial hub, government base and
educational center.

Much as the provincial government would want to, it has not enough funds for the
hhuge work. It has to rely on other funding sources, especially, the national government.

With its conversion to a national road, the road shall become a national concern
and priority and its repair, upgrading and maintenance shall then be funded through the
GAA, which Congress approves.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested.
aunt M. SAHALI
Lone District of Tawi-Tawi


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV1
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4522

HOUSE BILL NO,

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE RUBY M. SAHALI

AN ACT CONVERTING SWANGKAGANG ~ NALIL ROAD AS A NATIONAL

ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The3.5 kilometer Swangkagang - Nalil Road in the Province of
Tawi-Tawi is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision
of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House’siLt No. 4416

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID M. MANGUDADATU

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education of the citizenry is one of the key elements toward progress, if not
the most important. When people are educated, they get more opportunities; they
are empowered to help themselves get out of their impoverished lives.

The Municipality of Pandag has eight (8) barangays and is located in the
Province of Maguindanao. Based on the 2010 Census, Pandag has a population of
thirteen thousand seven hundred ninety five (13,795). Pandag is still poverty-
stricken and it is paramount that the State paves the way for a better Pandag,
through providing quality and free education.

This representation truly believes that the establishment of a high school in
Pandag will help improve its citizens and bring a brighter future for the youth. The
creation of the Bai Babai Mangudadatu Memorial High School in Pandag,
Maguindanao will encourage children to go to school and learn what it is needed to
survive and succeed in life. Children will no longer need to go to another place just
to go school because a high school will just be within the municipality where they
live. This convenience will definitely translate to more children finishing high school
and enabling themselves to be better equipped in facing the challenges of life.

It is the obligation of the State to educate its citizenry and it is high time for
the Municipality of Pandag to get its own high school.

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 4416

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID M. MANGUDADATU

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF PANDAG, PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO TO BE KNOWN AS
BAI BABAI MANGUDADATU MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Establishment of a High School. It is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a high school in the
Municipality of Pandag, Province of Maguindanao to be known as Bai Babai
Mangudadatu Memorial High School.

Section 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department’s program the operationalization of the Bai Babai
Mangudadatu Memorial High School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No 4579

Introduced by Representative Susan A, Yap

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Much of the inimical effects of poverty of the country experiences these days are being
passed on to the most vulnerable sector- the youth. Most of todays youth do not have
sufficient means to finish high school, or at least reach such level,

In the Province of Tarlac, most elementary school graduates seck better and more
specialized learning institutions to further their learning experience. To many, this can only be
achieved by enrolling in a science high school that would promote their skills in science and
technology- skills that are proven to be very important in present day standards. Providing for
high caliber education is one major step to respond to this problem. Providing it for free and
easy accessibility is another.

The bill aims to advance the right to free and quality education of every Filipino youth,
particularly in the secondary level. It seeks for the establishment of an institution that would
promote learning, while providing for employment opportunities to qualified instructors in the
area.

The future of any society depends on the kind of youth it has, But the future of these
youth depends on the endeavors this present generation has committed itself to

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

REP. SUSA]

Representative, 2" Distr rovince of Tarlac


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No, 4579

Introduced by Representative Susan A, Yap

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF
TARLAC, PROVINCE OF TARLAC TO BE KNOWN AS THE TARLAC
NATIONAL SCIENCE 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 Science High School. ~ ‘There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national science high
school in the City of Tarlac, Province of Tarlac to be known as the Tarlac National Science
High School.

Section 2. Approptiations. ~ ‘The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the Department’s program the operationalization of the Tarlac National Science High School,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Section 4, — This Act shall take effect upon it approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines one Q5 AUG 214 &
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila \

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_4820

Antroduced by: Honorable Magnolia Rosa C. Antonino-Nadres

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to change the name of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to President
Corazon C, Aquino Expressway (C AEX)

Formerly called the Manila North Diversion Road and Manila North Expressway
(MNEX), and officially known as Radial Road 8, NLEX is a 2 to 8 lane limited-access toll
expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon Region.

The expressway begins in Quezon City and passes through the Cities of Caloocan and
Valenzuela in Metro Manila, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, Belagtas, Guiguinto, Malolos,
Plaridel and Pulilan in Bulacan, San Simon, San Fernando, Mexico, Angeles City and ends
Mabalacat City in Pampanga and merges with MacArthur Highway, which continues northward
into the rest of Central and Northern Luzon.

NLEX, which was built in the 1960’s, is an 84.0 km highway maintained by Manila
North Tollways Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation. It is one of
the Philippines main road arteries and has traffic of over [60000 cars per day,

Changing the name of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to President Corazon C
Aquino Expressway (CAEX) will bestow distinct honor and perpetuate the memory of former
President Corazon C. Aquino, an icon of democracy

If favorably passed into law, it will constantly remind us of the noble deeds of the late
President especially for the poor and inspire our people to emulate her example of selfless
service to the nation while her exceptional courage and leadership gave hope and united the
Filipino people at a critical time in the country’s history.

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

——e

MAG! duikOsA c NTONINO-NADRES

Representative
Fourth District, Nueva Ecija

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4820

Introduced by Honorable Magnolia Rosa C. Antonino-Nadres

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY (NLEX) TO
PRESIDENT CORAZON C, AQUINO EXPRESSWAY (CAEX)

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

SECTION 1, The name of the North Luzon Expressway, which starts from Quezon City
and passes through the Cities of Caloocan and Valenzuela in Metro Manila, Meycauayan,
Marilao, Bocaue, Balagtas, Guiguinto, Malolos, Plaridel and Pulilan in Bulacan, San Simon, San
Fernando, Mexico, Angeles City and ends in Mabalacat City in Pampanga and merges with
MacArthur Highway, which continues northward into the rest of Central and Northern Luzon is
hereby changed to President Corazon C. Aquino Expressway (CAEX)

SEC, 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall implement the
provision of this Act.

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

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

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S* RECEIVED
Q MAR 2014

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

4247

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

The Municipality of Medina is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis
Oriental, Philippines. It is located in the easter part of the province and is 120
kilometers away from the Golden City of Cagayan de Oro. it has an estimated population of
around 35,000 and is still growing.

‘Accompanying this population growth is the need to have a hospital that can address
the health issues and concems of the populace. At present, Medina only has a small hospital
which is having a very difficult time addressing all the patients that need medical attention

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

wast lee, JR.
y) NN

munis }. RODRIGUEZ


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. _424'7

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE 25-BED CAPACITY MEDINA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MEDINA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the management, supervision and control of
the Department of Health, a twenty five (25)-bed capacity municipal hospital in the
Municipaity of Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental to be known as the Medina Municipal
Hospital

SEC. 2. Pursuant to Section 17, paragraph (f) of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as
the “Local Government Code of 1991”, the Medina Municipal Hospital shall receive from the
national government such amount to provide or augment its basic health services and
facilities for a period of five (5) years until such time that it shall have been established to
meet the requirements of its inhabitants.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the national govemment’s assistance for the operationalization of the Medina
Municipal Hospital, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4922

HOUSE BILL NO,

Tniroduced by Hon. Frederick F. Abueg

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Quezon, Palawan is a first-class municipality located in the southern portion of
Palawan, The municipality is mainly an agricultural town composed of low-rolling
sedimentary hills, mountains, lowlands, rich fishing grounds and caves, The Tabon Cave,
where the Tabon Man, the earliest evidence of man in the Philippines (Homo Sapiens

Sapiens) was found, is within the municipality

By virtue of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 617, the municipality of Quezon was created
on 15 May 1951. This bill seeks to recognize and declare May 15 of every year as a
special working holiday in the Municipality of Quezon, in commemoration of the day

when it was officially established as a municipality

‘The celebration of May 15" of every year as a special working holiday is a call of
the times and a provision for the populace of Quezon to observe the Municipal

Foundation Day

May 15" of every year would be an opportunity for the people of Quezon to
celebrate their achievements and milestones from the time when the municipality was
created, This is also to fully appreciate their duties and privileges as residents of the

municipality.

Thus, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

FREDERICK F. ABUEG
Representative, 2" District of Palawan


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BLL No, 4922

Introduced by Hon, Frederick F. Abueg

AN ACT
DECLARING MAY 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE FOUNDATION DAY OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, AND A SPECIAL

WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY

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

SECTION 1, To commemorate the founding anniversary of the Municipality of
Quezon, Province of Palawan, May 5 of every year is hereby declared as the Foundation
Day of the Municipality of Quezon and a special working holiday in the municipality. In
the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday will be observed on
the Monday that follows.

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

thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

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

approval

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL NO46.15

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of provincial road linking the municipalities of
Marawi City, Kapai and Tagoloan to Talakag, Bukidnon into a national road.

The proposed road for conversion passes through three municipalities of the
First Congressional District of Lanao del Sur connecting the municipality of Talakag,
Bukidnon.

This road will serve as the main thoroughfare to transport the supplies and
products of farmers and traders among barangays and municipalities in both
provinces thus the potential increase in economic activities and progress. This road
will also sustain in the growth of tourism as well as strengthen the government
linkages in these provinces.

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

REP. ANSARUDDIN A. M. A. ADIONG
1* District, Lanao Del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
16" CONGRESS.

First Regular Session
Quezon City

HOUSE BILL No. 4615

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MARAWI CITY-KAPAI-TAGOLOAN, LANAO DEL
SUR CONNECTING TALAKAG, BUKIDNON INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the municipalities of Kapai, Lanao del
Sur and Talakag, Bukidnon shall be converted into a national road under the
supervision of the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum may be
necessary for the repair and maintenance of the national road shall be included in
the Annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4049

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

ee

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The people of the Philippines are demanding transparency from their
government officials. Officials whom they elected, and who need to make an
accounting of their actions while in government.

In line with this, there also needs to be transparency and accountability
in regards to the sessions and committee hearings of both the Senate and
House of Representatives.

Just like C-Span in the USA, which provides gavel-to-gavel
proceedings of the US House of Representatives and Senate, the Philippines
needs to have that kind of unprecedented access to it’s officials.

The vehicle for these live proceedings can be the public television
station, PTNI, which, as in its Charter, Republic Act 7306, states that they
“serve as a vehicle for bringing the Government closer to the people in order
to enhance their awareness of the programs, policies, thrusts and directions of

the Government”, i

We hope that through this amendment of their Charter, we can sho
the proceedings of both Houses of Congress to the people live as it happens

For approval.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4049

House Bill No.

—

Introduced by: Representative Jose L.. Atienza, Jr.

—_—

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 9 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7306 ENTITLED “AN
ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S
TELEVISION NETWORK, INCORPORATED, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND
FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FOR ITS SOURCES OF FUNDING AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION ONE. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 7306 is further amended
as follows:

“SEC 9. Functions of the Network. - The Network shall have the
following functions:

Ma) xxx

4b) Xxx;

0) Xxx;


"(d) xxx;
(0) xxx;
“XXX

(8) XXX;

“(h) to show live proceedings of the sessions and committee hearings
of the Senate and the House of Representatives from gavel to gavel. Such live

proceedings must be shown without editing nor commentary;

SEC 2. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
proclamations, rules and regulations and other issuances, or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed,

amended or modified.

SEC 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

from the date of its publication.

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No.__ 4390

Introduced by HONORABLE MARK A. VILLAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution states that: “The State recognizes the vital role
of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical,
moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well being. It shall inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public
and civic affairs.” (Section 13, Article I!)

Pursuant thereto, its important that the kids even at a younger age
starts learning about the value of counting money and balancing checkbooks

and how credit cards work(J. Through financial education, the young people

would be more prepared for their roles in the future as business leaders,
wealth builders, and educated consumers.

Thus, this bill requires the Department of Education to develop and
distribute a course on personal finance for use by elementary and secondary
schools to help students attain financial literacy. The course must include
instruction in purchasing, using credit, budgeting, saving and investing,
banking, simple contracts, taxes, insurance policies and renting or purchasing
a home. Further, all elementary and secondary schools must include the
personal finance course as part of the mathematics instruction required to
obtain an elementary and high school diploma.

For reasons stated above, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought

MARK A. VILLAR


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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No.__ 4390

Introduced by HONORABLE MARK A. VILLAR

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF PERSONAL FINANCES
IN THE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Financial
Literacy Act’

SECTION 2. Personal Finances. Personal Finances shall be included
in the curricula of all public and private elementary and high schools.

Personal Finances means a course of study including instruction in
purchasing, using credit, budgeting, saving and investing, banking, simple
contracts, taxes, insurance policies and renting or purchasing a home.

SECTION 4, Implementing rules and Regulations. The Department
shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate rules
and regulations to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. ~ If for any reason, any portion or
provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional, other parts or
provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full
force and effect

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations, part or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly,

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Session

'
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
4398

H. B. No.

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ARCADIO H. GORRICETA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino, Jr. showed his love for country
and fellow Filipinos by fighting a dictatorial regime to regain democracy and freedom
of the people. He fought for it even at the cost of his very own life.

His death inspired the Filipino people to continue his struggle that eventually
led to the downfall of an autocrat in what the whole world now knows as the "1986
EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION” which catapulted his widow, President Corazon
C. Aquino, to the highest position of the land.

To show gratitude for the unparalleled contribution of Senator Aquine to
Philippine democracy and freedom that we all Filipinos now enjoy, this bill seeks to
name after him the Iloilo Diversion Road / Hoilo Capiz Road (Old Route) which
begins at the Junction of General Luna to the Airport Access Road and up to the
Gate of the Iloilo International Airport,traversing the municipalities of Pavia, Sta.
Barbara and Cabatuan, and Iloilo City, with a total length of 16.6153 kilometers.

The naming therefore of the road as “Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Avenue”
shall serve as a showcase of a vital segment in Philippine history. It shall likewise be
a constant reminder to ourselves and to the whole world that we Filipinos adhere to
democracy and freedom. It is but a fitting tribute to him whom we rightly revere as
a “national hero and modern-day Rizal, who was one of the world's earliest
proponents of fighting for freedom” through peaceful and non-violent means.

All the foregoing considered, it is urgently requested that this bill be passed
into law.

ARCADIO M. GORRICETA



CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B.No.__4398

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ARCADIO H. GORRICETA

AN ACT NAMING A STRETCH OF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY ALONG THE
ILOILO DIVERSION ROAD / ILOILO CAPIZ ROAD (OLD ROUTE) WHICH
BEGINS AT THE JUNCTION OF GENERAL LUNA TO THE AIRPORT ACCESS
ROAD AND ENDS AT THE GATE OF THE ILOILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
TRAVERSING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF PAVIA, STA. BARBARA AND
CABATUAN, AND ILOILO CITY, AS “SENATOR BENIGNO S. AQUINO, JR.
AVENUE”

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

SECTION 1, A stretch of the national highway along the Iloilo Diversion Road / Iloilo
Capiz Road (Old Route) which begins at the Junction of General Luna to the Airport
‘Access Road and ends at the Gate of the Iloilo International Airport, traversing the
municipalities of Pavia, Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan, and lloilo City, with a total
length of 16.6153 kilometers, shall hereinafter be known as the “Senator Benigno S.
Aquino, Jr. Avenue.”

SEC. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shail issue the necessary
tules, orders and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

16'" CONGRESS

18" REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE.BILL NO.4204

Introduced by Honorable ISAGANI S. AMATONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

Further the said fish port is not only expected to provide a simplified and
organized trading, it will as well facilitate the easy handling of fishery products
right from its source down to the middlemen and to the consumers. Lastly, it will
provide new economic opportunities for residents of Barangay Gil Sanchez which
based on a data published by the National Statistics Board (NSCB) has 40% of its
household with income below the poverty threshold.

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

Me lr Ze A

ISAGANI S. AMATONG



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY
16" CONGRESS
1S' REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO4204

Introduced by Honorable ISAGANI S. AMATONG

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN BARANGAY GIL SANCHEZ,
MUNICIPALITY OF LABASON, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

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

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

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

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

146" Congress
First Regular Session

4364

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation has had a long history of
engagement in providing telegraph and telephone communications since 1966 when it was
first granted its National Legislative Franchise.

In 1989, PT&T became a publicly listed entity in compliance with the constitutional
mandate of democratizing ownership of all public utilities.

From a leadership role in providing public telegraphy, telex, data communications,
leased circuits and long distance voice services, PT&T has also participated in the service
area scheme (SAS) program of the government in the mid-1990 by accepting the
responsibility of rendering competitive local exchange carrier operations in Region 4

The evolution of Cellular Mobile Telecom System (CMTS) has greatly transformed
the development of telephony from wireline dependency to wireless mobile
communications; thus, PT&T towards the latter part of the 20" century has shifted its focus
in the emerging market of Internet Protocol (IP)-based global communications being
embraced by the public

In order to pursue this goal of providing IP-based communications, PT&T, using
latest state-of-the-art technology, is seeking the extension of its franchise for another
twenty-five (25) years.

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

Represehtative
Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 4364

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE
PHILIPPINE TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION (PT&T)

TO ESTABLISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE WIRE AND/OR WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, LINES, CIRCUITS AND STATIONS
THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES FOR PUBLIC DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4161, AS AMENDED BY
REPUBLIC ACTS NOS. 5048 AND 6970, TO ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS.
FROM THE DATE OF THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT

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

SECTION 1. The life of the franchise of the Philippine Telegraph and Telephone
Corporation under Republic Act No. 4161, as amended by Republic Acts Nos, 5048 and
6970, is hereby renewed to another twenty-five (25) years from the date of the effectivity of
this Act

SECTION 2. All other provisions, terms and conditions contained in Republic Act
No. 4161, as amended by Republic Acts Nos. 5048 and 6970, which are, otherwise, not
affected are hereby made integral parts of this Act

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulations approved

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Gity, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 4018

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1* District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING CAMANGAHAN-BULUANGAN-
NAHAPAY PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The road section covered by this bill is the Camangahan-Buluangan-Nahapay
Provincial Road. It is a provincial road that spans 4.048 kilometers and it is an
alternative route to the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo from the Iloilo-Antique
National Road via Guimbal, lloilo. This road section has proven its
indispensability, especially during times of intense typhoons where the main
route to Tubungan were rendered impassable.

This proposed measure is also premised on the plenary power of the Congress
of the Republic of the Philippines as enshrined in Section 1, Article VI of the
1987 Constitution of the Philippines, thus:

“Section 1. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the
Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of
Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the
provision on initiative and referendum.”

Broadly stated, the power Congress to legislate is all-encompassing, limited only
by our constitution. It appearing that there is no constitutional impediment
attending herein, the proponent respectfully prays that this proposed legislation
be given due consideration.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No. 4018

introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
_1* District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING CAMANGAHAN-BULUANGAN-
NAHAPAY PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

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

Section 1. The provincial road section in the Province of Iloilo identified as
Camangahan-Buluangan-Nahapay Provincial Road is hereby converted into a
national road.

Section 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, issuances or any party thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4027

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a Fisheries Research Center in the
Municipality of Nasipit in the Province of Agusan del Norte.

Fishery sector, though not a dominant player in the national economy,
has contributed a huge amount to the country’s Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) in the previous years. With regard to employment, it provides direct
and indirect employment to the people.

In line with the State policy for the provision of support to our
fisheries sector with appropriate technology and research and other basic
services, the establishment of a Fisheries Research Center is highly
necessary. The current practices of some fishermen led to the damage of the
natural resources due to lack of adequate technical knowhow in the
maintenance, preservation and conservation, thus, their main source of
livelihood greatly suffered.

Through this measure, complete and technologically advanced
equipment and facilities will be provided which will harness the monitoring
and implementation of various activities of the fisheries sector. This will also
be the repository of all research works and scientific information related to
fisheries and the venue for the intensive training and development of human
resources in the field of fisheries.

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

any tego AMANTE


Repaieof the Belippnes
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Quezon Gity, Meteo Mila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No___ 4027

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NASIPIT, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. Establishment - ‘There shall be established, under the
supervision of the Department of Agriculture a Fisheries Research Center in
the Municipality of Nasipit, Province of Agusan del Norte.

Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Department
of Agriculture shall formulate the rules and regulation necessary for the
effective implementation of this Act.

Section 3. Appropriations - The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in
the Department’s program the establishment of the said Fisheries Research
Center, the funding of which shall be included in the General Appropriations
Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenues in an amount deemed for its operationalization.

Section 4. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines kM

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. __4972

Introduced by Henry S. Oaminal

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to designate February 21 of every year as the “Tudela Day”
and a special non-working holiday in the municipality.

The municipality of Tudela, 2m District of the province of Misamis
Occidental in Region X Northern Mindanao, is a 4** class municipality comprising
of 33 barangays. It was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 61, series of
1920.

Thus, in recognition of the men and women who pioneered the creation of
the Municipality of Tudela, Misamis Occidental, this bill proposes to set February
2 as its non-working holiday. This day would be an opportunity for the residents
to celebrate the milestones achieved by the municipality and reflect on their
duties and responsibilities as people of Tudela.

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

Approved,

Representati
2h4 District, Misamis Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 4972

Introduced by Representative Henry S. Oaminal

AN ACT
DECLARING FERUARY 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUDELA, 2" DISTRICT, PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS “TUDELA DAY”

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

SECTION 1. February 21 of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the Municipality of Tudela, Province of Misamis Occidental
2m District in commemoration of its Founding Anniversary to be known as
“Tudela Day’.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in

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

ATTY? NAL
Representative
2nd District, Misamis Occidental


RESOLUTION NO, 14-78

RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONRESSMAN HENRY S. GAMINAL TO SPONSOR A
BILL DECLARING FEBRUARY 21 AS CHARTER DAY A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUDELA, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

WHEREAS, the town of Tudela, Misamis Occidental was created in February 24
1G21 through Executive Order No, 61 series of 1920 through the effort of then Senator
dose F. Clarin,

WHEREAS. February 21 is celebrated every year by the Municipality with various
Ty Slated for that day

NOW, THEREFORE:
RESOLVED to request, ag it hereby requests Hon. Congressman Henty 8.
Saminal to sponsor a hilt declaring February 21 as a non-working holiday for the
Municipality’

RESOLVED FINALLY, that @ copy of this resolution, be fumished toe
man Henry &, Oaminal for his kind consideration of this resolution

___ ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, this 17" day-of March, 2014 on joint sponsorship,

| HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing.
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 1 ly

Second Regular Session

4705

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘Taxation is the inherent power of the sovereign, exercised through the legislature, to
impose burdens upon subjects and objects within its jurisdiction for the purpose of raising
revenues to carry out the legitimate objects of government.

It has also been held that taxes are the lifeblood of the govemmment and should be
collected without necessary hindrance. They are what we pay for a civilized society.
Without taxes, the government would be paralyzed for lack of motive power to activate and
‘operate it. The government, for its part, is expected to respond in the form of tangible and
intangible benefits intended to improve the lives of the people and enhance their moral and
material values.

However, according to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), the
poverty incidence in the Philippines is at 28.8 percent in 2006, 28.6 percent in 2009 and 27.9
percent in the first semester of 2012. Looking closely at this data, the poverty incidence from
2006 to 2012 has barely improved.

The government may enact a law reducing the burden of its subjects or objects in
order to alleviate their economic condition.

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

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

Second Regular Session

House Bill No. A705

Introduced by Rep, EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT.
FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 35 PARAGRAPH (A) OF THE REPUBLIC ACT
8424, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 9504, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

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

SECTION 1. Section 35 paragraph (a) of the Republic Act 8424, as amended by
Republic Act 9504, is further amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 35, Allowance of Personal Exemption for Individual Taxpayer. —

(A) In General, ~ For purposes of determining the tax provided in
Section 24(A) of this Title, there shall be allowed a basic
personal exemption amounting to One Hundred Thousand
Pesos (P100,000) for each individual taxpayer.

In the case of married individuals where only one of the spouses is
deriving gross income, only such spouse shall be allowed the
personal exemption

SEC. 2. All existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

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

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

First Regular Session

House BILL No. 44.17

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID G. MANGUDADATU

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Maguindanao Massacre left a scar that will forever be remembered not
only by the Maguindanaons but also by the entire Philippine nation. Fifty-eight (58)
innocent lives, including journalists who were merely there to do their respective
jobs, were taken away by power-addicted elements. Worse, the perpetrators of this
horrendous incident even tried to hide their crime by burying the lifeless bodies and
vehicles of the victims in makeshift ditches,

This horrific event should not be allowed to happen again. This representation
desires to make November 23 of every year as a holiday in the province of
Maguindanao to remember the lives that were taken on the same date in 2009.
Declaring November 23 as a holiday will also act as a reminder that Maguindanao
and the entire Filipino nation should not allow such a deplorable act to ever happen
again.

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _441'7

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID G. MANGUDADATU

AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 23 OF EVERY YEAR
AS A HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO

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

SECTION 1. November 23 of every year is hereby declared as a day in
commemoration of the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre.

SECTION 2. November 23 is hereby declared as a non-working holiday in the
entire Province of Maguindanao. All work and classes on November 23 of each year
shall be suspended.

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

APPROVED,
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS ) pate
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. ) | te:
First Regular Session ) ‘

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No. 4195
EXPLANATORY NOTE

At present, the government imposes an additional Value Added Tax on petroleum
products at 12% of the value of the fuel. And with the prices of oil per barrel continuing to
rise worldwide, the tax base of fuel also increases which leads to higher gas prices for the
Fillpino people. Also the continuous fluctuation of fuel prices leads to instability in local gas
prices which provides additional hardships.

As of February 2014, gasoline is priced between P54.00 — P58.00 per liter while
diesel is priced at P48.00 — P50.00 per liter. And there are reports that the price of oil will
continue to rise because of uncertainty in the Middle East which means that local prices
would also increase.

One way to help ease the burden is to limit the imposition of the Value-Added Tax.
This way, the government would not lose out too much while at the same time, the
Consumers are not imposed such a heavy burden when it comes to gas prices.

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

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‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, 4195.

AN ACT
LIMITING THE IMPOSITION OF THE 12 PERCENT VALUE ADDED TAX ON
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ONLY ON INSTANCES WHEN THE WORLD PRICE OF OIL IS
US$80 OR LOWER PER BARREL

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

SECTION 1. It is hereby mandated that the 12 percent Value Added Tax shall only be
imposed on petroleum products when the price of oll in the world market is US$80 or below
per barrel.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause ~ All laws, decrees, orders, instructions, proclamations, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed,
modified, or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,