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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2706

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In Resolution No. 2016-12 by the 9" Sangguniang Bayan of Ambaguio, Province of
Nueva Vizcaya, the Honorable Members aver that the Bayombong-Ambaguio-(Municipalities
in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya)-Asipulo-Tinoc (Municipalities in the Province of Ifugao)
are Provincial and Municipal Roads that service major agricultural production areas in the
region particularly interconnecting the Provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao and Benguet. They
also asseverate that said road network is the shortest way from the hinterlands to the Nueva
Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal (NVAT) which is strategically located at Bambang, Nueva
Vizcaya and that the road serves as an alternate route to interconnect several regional centers
with booming economic zones and airports like the Bagabag Airport in Nueva Vizcaya,
Cauayan, Airport in Isabela, and Loacan Airport in Baguio City and ports like Puro Point in
La Union, Port Irene and Santa Ana Port both in Cagayan.

The importance of road linkages cannot be over emphasized. The afforementioned road
network caters to the highlands of the Municipality of Ambaguio where many of the renowned
“Vizcaya Produce” emanate. Harvests from the fruits and vegetable gardens need to be
transported to the agricultural center in Bambang and ultimately to the end consumers at the
least possible time since they are perishable.

The conversion of the road network from Municipal or Provincial Road into a National
Road will bring about prompt development, improvement and will ensure the proper up-keep
and maintenance of the road system.

Foregoing considered, the approval of this bill is very much a priority.

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2706

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAYOMBONG-AMBAGUIO-ASIPULO-TINOC
CAGAYAN VALLEY ROAD (CVR) TO A SECONDARY 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 BAYOMBONG-AMBAGUIO-ASIPULO-TINOC CAGAYAN
VALLEY ROAD (CVR) which has an agglomeration of Provincial and Municipal Roads in
the Provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao is hereby converted to Secondary National Road;

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
department’s program the development/improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette and in at least two newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
KE REPRESS.

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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CEIVED

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNo. 2158

Introduced by Rep. ‘Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad. ‘Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Rebe, Municipality of
Lala, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Rebe National High School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
‘education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Lala, the nearest high school is
approximately two kilometers away from Barangay Rebe. The establishment of a national
high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby barangays and
more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students in the area to
secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation expenses for
our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective school facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO Mi A
Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2158

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo. and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY REBE,
MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN
AS THE REBE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Rebe, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao
del Norte to be known as Rebe National High School.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines oare. YUL 25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 2937

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
{hat there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter's savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts

general.
As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, #937

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
CONVERTING LACSON STREET FROM CORNER LIZARES - LACSON STREETS TO
BACOLOD - SAN CARLOS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION I. LACSON STREET FROM CORNER LIZARES - LACSON STREETS TO
BACOLOD - SAN CARLOS ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a national 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 fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette orin at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 2880

Introduced by the Honorable Ann K. Hofer

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The right to life and right to health are major concerns of the State. Therefore, it is the
government's responsibility to provide health services to its people.

Anchored on the above-mentioned principle, this bill seeks to establish a general
hospital in Zamboanga Sibugay Province, which will provide modem healthcare under the
direct supervision and management of the Department of Health.

Considering the current state of health infrastructure in the province, the establishment
of the Zamboanga Sibugay Medical Center will facilitate an affordable, accessible, and quality
focused medical care for all, especially to those who have less in life.

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



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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

2880

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A GENERAL HOSPITAL IN ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, UNDER
THE FULL ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPERVISION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY MEDICAL CENTER, 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 a general hospital to be located in Tenan,
Municipality of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province and to be known as the Zamboanga Sibugay
Medical Center.

SEC. 2. The said general hospital shall have the capabilities of a level-II hospital with
a total capacity of 100 beds and shall be under the direct administrative and technical
supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall formulate the necessary guidelines for its
operation as a level-II hospital and ensure the necessary funding for its human resources.

SEC 4. 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.

SEC 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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18" Congress

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2681

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill recognizes the work-life balance of an individual and provides
an option to retire earlier than the usual. The Philippines with a Global Health
Ranking life expectancy rate of 69.3 years old, justifies the need to at least give
some leeway to an employee, private or public to assess his physical condition
and financial standing when reaching the proposed optional retirement age of
56 y/o. While some may argue that 56 years old is way too young for one to
retire, hence the “optional state”. According to the quote, “let’s stop and smell
the roses”, we need to reap the fruits of our labor at one Point in our lives in
order to make it a more meaningful one. This representation would like to
make it a point that retirement is not the end of your productive life,
nevertheless it ushers in a new beginning and a new chapter to look forward
to.

Let us leave the choice to the individual if he or she decides to opt to
retire early, but let us make the law flexible for our hardworking men and
women if they deem it necessary to do so. 7

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

LORNA ©. SILVERIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. aeet

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO.

AN ACT LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT
‘WORKERS FROM SIXTY (60) YEARS TO FIFTY-SIX (56) YEARS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE

GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1997”

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

SECTION I. Section 13-A of Republic Act 8291, otherwise known as “the Government Service
Insurance System Act of 1997” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 13-A. Conditions for Entitlement - A member who retires from service shall be
entitled to the retirement benefits in paragraph (a.) of Section 13 hereof : Provided, That SUCH
MEMBER:

(1.){he] has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service;

(2.)fhe] is at least [sixty (60) FIFTY-SIX (56) years of age at the time of retirement; and

@3.)fhe] is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from permanent total disability”.

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, ordinances,
rules and regulation, and other issuances or part thereof which are inconsistent with this Act, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly

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

Approved,

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Oare, JUL 4 4 2019 Bw

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Social justice is made more vibrant and real with the presence of whistleblowers. They
are the vanguards of justice that make sure that wrongdoings will go unpunished and
that perpetrators of institutional misdeeds are brought to justice. They invoke inspiration
in that they exemplify courage beyond reproach. By choosing to right a wrong, these
brave men and women risk a lot including their very own lives.

Hence, the government must ensure the safety and welfare of whistleblowers. They
should be encouraged to expose and testify as state witnesses against the misconduct
of unscrupulous individuals without fear and reservation.

This bill seeks to ensure the best protection that the government can extend to the
praiseworthy whistleblowers.

The immediate passage of this bill is, thus, earnestly soug



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session .

HOUSE BILL No.2047

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS ENSURING THEIR SAFETY AND
WELFARE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Whistleblower Protection Act.”

SEC. 2. All whistleblowers or those who have come to the knowledge or have
access to any information, fact or event constituting improper conduct and made such
conduct publicly known shall be the subject of full protection by the government.

SEC. 3. The Department of Justice, in cooperation with the the Office of the
Ombudsman, and the Commission on Human Rights, shall promulgate the
implementing rules and regulations for the effective and immediate implementation of
this Act

SEC. 4. The Department of Justice shall set down the penalty for the violation of
the provisions of this Act

SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon fifteen (15) days upon its approval, its
publication in the Official Gazette, and in at least three (3) newspapers of general
circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2198

bdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Mahayahay,
Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Mahayahay National High
School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution, Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Kapatagan, the nearest high school
is approximately three kilometers away from Barangay Mahayahay, The establishment of a
national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective school facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO, worasadin mavoro

Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House BILL No, 2158

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY MAHAYAHAY,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE MAHAYAHAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Mahayahay, Municipality of Kapatagan,
Province of Lanao del Norte to be known as Mahayahay National High School.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2176
HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

It cannot be gainsaid that plans, projects, programs and various other activities
implemented at the local level do have a gestation period of implementation and the
grant of a 3-year mandate is deemed too limited to get all these local government
undertakings from being properly implemented and for them to spill down to their
rightful beneficiaries.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2176
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT

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

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

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

SEC. 2. To this end, Section 43 of Republic Act No. 7160 is hereby amended

to read as follows .

Sec. 43. Term of Office. —

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2983

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is a compelling reason to stem passive smoking, which is the inhalation of smoke
called second-hand smoke (SHS), or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), by persons
other than the intended “active” smoker. It occurs when tobacco smoke permeates any
environment, causing its inhalation by people within that environment. Exposure to
second-hand smoke causes disease, disability, and death. The health risks of second-
hand smoke are a matter of scientific consensus. These risks have been a major
motivation for smoke-free laws in workplaces and indoor public places, including
restaurants, bars, as well as some open public spaces. *

Hence, smoking in public throughout the country should now be proscribed.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is highly recommended.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.29 83

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES NATIONWIDE AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “National Smoking Ban Act.”

SEC. 2. It is hereby declared banned or prohibited for any person to smoke in
any public place indoor or outdoor.

SEC. 3. Appropriate penalties for violation hereof shall be prescribed by the
Department of Health.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Health shall issue pertinent rules
and regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette and
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No._2689_

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Those who have less in life should have more in law. While there are existing benefits for
Senior Citizens and Persons With Disability (PWDs) provided by law, the State can further
develop policies that would induce a more satisfactory life for them.

Senior Citizens and PWDs are the most likely to require special medical intervention.
Despite our country’s significant advances in the field of Medical Technology, it cannot be denied
that there are still procedures for certain illnesses that are exclusive or are more affordable in
countries abroad. Thus, overseas travel must be made accessible to Senior Citizens and PWDs.

This bill seeks to reduce the financial burden of travelling on Senior Citizens and PWDs
by exempting them from travel tax. The current amount of travel tax in the country varies, as
provided by Presidential Decree 1183: for Economy class, full travel tax amounts to Php 1,620,
Standard Reduced Travel Tax at Php 810, and Privileged Reduced Tax for OFW Dependents is
Php 300. For First Class, Full rate amounts to Php 2,700, Standard Reduced Rate is Php 1,350, and
for Privileged Reduced Tax for OFW dependents at Php 400. As many Senior Citizens rely solely
on pension and PWDs on their families for income, it is imperative that the State provides them
with as much privileges as possible.

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

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REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. _2689

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
EXEMPTING SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
FROM TRAVEL TAX

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Tax-Free Travel
for Senior Citizens and PWDs Act.”

SECTION 2. Exemption to Travel Tax. — Senior Citizens and Persons with
Disabilities shall be exempted from the imposition of the travel tax,

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected
thereby shall remain in full force and effect

SECTION 4. Effectivity. — 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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2194

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Crimes specifically engendered on account of road rage take én a graver dimension
Recent incidents resulting from road rage have now raised this emerging phenomenon as 2
serious public safety concern

Road rage is aggressive or angry behavior by a driver of an automobile or other road
vehicle. Such behavior might include rude gestures, verbal insults, deliberately driving in an
unsafe or threatening manner, or making threats. Road rage can lead to altercations,
assaults, and collisions that result in injuries and even deaths. It can be thought of as an
extreme case of aggressive driving.’

Committing an offence under this situation aggravates the offence in that the aggressor lets
out his unmitigated outburst in wanton disregard for social and ethical norms. The unbridled
fury becomes uncontrollable exacerbating the severity of the wrongdoing.

On the part of the subject of aggression, the apprehension and anxiety are compounded by
his ominous anticipation of an imminent danger. He also cringes from public humiliation that
is brought about by the perception of the immediate surroundings/spectators.

Hence, committing criminal offences given rise to by road rage should constitute an
aggravating circumstance. And the Revised Penal Code should be so amended as to
include acts committed on account of road rage in the Aggravating Circumstances.

The immediate passage of this measure is prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2194

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Caételo

AN ACT
INCLUDING ACTS COMMITTED ON ACCOUNT OF ROAD RAGE IN THE
AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 14 OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED
PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Article 14 is hereby amended as follows:
Art. 14. Aggravating circumstances. - The following are aggravating circumstances:
1. xxx

21. xxx
22. THAT THE ACT BE COMMITTED ON ACCOUNT OF ROAD RAGE.

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and
their implementing rules, inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2724

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay De Asis, Municipality
of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to be known as the De Asis National High School.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major mandates of
the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that:

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

Situated in the outlying area of the Municipality of Kapatagan, the nearest high school
is approximately two kilometers away from Barangay De Asis. The establishment of a
national high school within the barangay will help decongest other schools in nearby
barangays and more importantly, it will provide better access and opportunity for the students
in the area to secure high school education by reducing the distance, time and transportation
expenses for our constituents.

Consistent with the aforementioned Constitutional provision and in view of the ever-
increasing need for a complete, adequate and integrated system of education, it is imperative
to establish and maintain effective school facilities which will give the youth in the locality
an opportunity to an improved life through meaningful and accessible education.

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO te

Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2724

Introduced By : Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY DE ASIS,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE
KNOWN AS THE DE ASIS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay De Asis, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province
of Lanao del Norte to be known as De Asis National High School.

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

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
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BY:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sp R
Quezon City NDEX ©
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

2410
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Many Filipinos, in the hope of improving their lot and uplifting their economic situation,
turn to the game of chance or lottery. No matter how slim their chances — about one is
to a million ratio — still they would hold on to the flimsy likelihood just so they could pin
their hope on something. If fate would be kind to them, then regardless of the
probability, they would hit jackpot. However, if one actually bought the winning ticket
but would be unable to claim his winnings because his ticket had been damaged
beyond recognition, then the government would be depriving him of the once-in-a-
lifetime chance to change his life. Hence, this bill recommends for PCSO to review its
tules and regulations and allow presentation of secondary and circumstantial evidence if
the lotto ticket cannot be validated by the machine while maintaining its integrity and
freedom from any fraudulent claim.

Hence, upon presentation of secondary and circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable
doubt, PCSO is duty bound to award the winnings even without being able to validate
the winning ticket.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.2410

Introduced by Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE (PCSO) TO ADMIT
PRESENTATION OF SECONDARY AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE IF THE
LOTTO TICKET CANNOT BE VALIDATED BY THE MACHINE WHILE MAINTAINING ITS
INTEGRITY AND FREEDOM FROM ANY FRAUDULENT CLAIM

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Lottery Proof of Winnings Act.”
SEC. 2. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) shall henceforth admit the
presentation of secondary and other circumstantial evidence as basis for awarding the winnings

in the event that the lotto ticket cannot be validated by the machine on account of its marred or
damaged condition.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No,_2463

Introduced by Representative Peter John D. Calderon

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This Bill seeks to establish a new District Engineering Office in the Province of Cebu
to be named as the Seventh District Engineering Office under the Department of Public
Works and Highways. It will be based in the Municipality of Dumanjug, in the Province of
Cebu and will be responsible for all DPWH activities in the 7" Legislative District covering the
Municipalities of Ronda, Moalboal, Alegria, Ginatilan, Dumanhug, Alcantara, Badian, and
Malabuyoc.

The 7" Legislative District of Cebu is composed of eight (8) municipalities and One
Hundred Forty-One (141) Barangays with more than one hundred (100) kilometers of existing
national roads and has an area of more than one hundred (100) square kilometers. Presently
the municipalities composing the 7" Legislative District is under the jurisdiction of the 4"
District Engineering Office. With the creation of the 7" District Engineering Office, the
remaining municipalities that will be left under the jurisdiction of the 4 District Engineering
Office will continue to have more than one hundred (100) kilometers of national roads and will
have an area of more than one hundred (100) square kilometers.

To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of all infrastructure projects
‘and undertakings in the 7" Legislative District of Cebu, itis imperative that a new engineering
district. be created

REP. ;ALDERON
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 2463

Introduced by Representative Peter John D. Calderon

AN ACT
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE
DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF CEBU AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. A District Engineering Office (DEO) of the Department of Public Works
and Highways is hereby created in the Cebu 7" Legislative District in the Province of Cebu,
to be located in the Municipality of Dumanjug and to be known as the Seventh District
Engineering Office.

SECTION 2. The Seventh district Engineering office shall serve the municipalities od
Dumanjug, Ronda, Alcantara, Moalboal, Badian, Alegria, Malabuyoc and Ginatilan, all located
in the Province of Cebu.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include the
Department's Program the operationalization of the Seventh District Engineering Office in the
Province of Cebu, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation
Act.

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2583

Introduced by Hon. Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare June 28 of every year a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Brooke's Point, Province of Palawan, in
commemoration of the day it was officially founded as a municipality.

Brooke's Point is a first-class municipality located in the southern portion
of Palawan. Blessed with a booming economy relying primarily on agriculture,
commerce, and tourism, it is one of the province's main economic centers. Even
before its official founding, Brooke's Point had distinguished itself as a premier
destination in the province.

Brooke's Point was named after Sir James Brooke, the first white Rajah of
Sarawak who engaged in trade and commerce with the native Palawefios and
Muslims in the area during the 19th century in the name of the then-Sultanate of
Sulu. It is known as the original home of the biggest pearl in the world, the
“Pearl of Allah,” which was discovered in 1934. By virtue of Executive Order
No. 232, Former President Elpidio Quirino officially established the Municipality
of Brooke's Point on June 28, 1949.

Commemorating the 28" of June as a special non-working holiday in the
Municipality of Brooke’s Point provides an occasion to highlight the history of
the community. This is a special day when the municipality has a chance to
reflect on its beginning and to revisit and reconnect with the continuing journey
of the town. It is an opportunity for the people to celebrate the achievements
and milestones since Brooke's Point's creation.


It is worth mentioning that this measure was filed by former Deputy
Speaker Frederick F. Abueg, approved, and transmitted to the Senate in the
Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses.

In view of the import of this measure, its immediate passage into law is
earnestly sought.

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CYRILLE sane BUEG-ZALDIVAR
Representative, 2™4 District of Palawan


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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HousE BILL No. 2°83

Introduced by Hon. Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar

AN ACT
DECLARING JUNE 28 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROOKE'S POINT, PROVINCE OF
PALAWAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MUNICIPALITY OF BROOKE'S POINT
FOUNDATION DAY,” INCOMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING DAY

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

SECTION 1. June 28 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
holiday in the Municipality of Brooke's Point, Province of Palawan, to be known as

the “Brooke's Point Foundation Day,” in commemoration of its founding day.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

18% CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2351

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to lower the penalty in case of conviction in criminal cases where the civil aspect of
which is settled with finality through or by alternative dispute resolution

With the passage of this bill, criminal cases will be resolved with dispatch especially in determining and
satisfying civil liability at the least which is impliedly instituted in the filing of such cases in court

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse Bit No 2351

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO.

AN ACT
MANDATING THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY LOWER THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY LAW IN
CRIMINAL CASES, WHERE THE CIVIL CASE IS SETTLED THROUGH OR BY ALTERNATIVE:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO, 9288

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

CTION 1. A new section under Si

fection 6, Chapter 1 of Republic Act No. 9285 1s hereby inserted to
read as follows

“SEC. 6-A_ EFFECTS OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ON CRIMINAL
CASES. ~ IN CRIMINAL CASES WHERE THE CIVIL ASPECT IS SETTLED WITH FINALITY
BY ADR, THE PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE AT LEAST TWO (2) DEGREES LOWER
THAN THAT PRESCRIBED BY LAW IF THE SUBJECT PENALTY CANNOT BE LOWERED BY
TWO (2) DEGREES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 61 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE (RPC), THEN

THE PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED SHALL BE FROM THE MINIMUM TO THE NEXT LOWER
PENALTY PRESCRIBED BY LAW ”

SEC. 2. All laws, decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fi

fieen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any
newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.No.__ 2865

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVES FERNANDO T. CABREDO, JOEY S. SALCEDA,

AND EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill proposes the conversion of the Guinobatan-Camalig-Jovellar - Banwang Gurang,
Donsol Road in the Provinces of Albay and Sorsogon into a national road.

Since its construction, the road has fallen into disrepair due to lack of funds for its maintenance
from the Provincial Governments of Sorsogon and Albay. This is unfortunate as a well-maintained
road system leads to better mobility of people, goods and services across the communities that make
lise of it. This road in particular will provide easier transport for agricultural goods and farm produce
between Sorsogon and Albay. Moreover, good roads will lessen the travel time of the numerous eco-
tourists going to Donsol via Albay.

National funds can better cover the cost of road maintenance and improvement of this road
and in view thereof, the approval of this bill is urgently sought.

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HON. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES.
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H. No, 2865

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVES FERNANDO T. CABREDO, JOEY S. SALCEDA,

AND EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GUINOBATAN-CAMALIG-JOVELLAR - BANWANG GURANG,
DONSOL ROAD IN THE PROVINCES OF ALBAY AND SORSOGON INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Guinobatan-Camalig-Jovellar - Banwang Gurang, Donsol Road in the
Provinces of Albay and Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
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HOUSE BILL no? ats

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is an established fact that "effective and efficient transportation provide
economic benefits that result in multiplier effects such as better accessibility to
markets, employment and additional investments." The lack of proper road
infrastructure will lead to the deprivation of economic opportunities to the
marginalized members of society, specifically those who are within the bracket of
being "impoverished and depressed.”

How does transportation help in making the place productive and responsive
to the calls of global economic development? This is how it works: by providing
infrastructures, accessibility is improved and mobility is enhanced, thus alleviating
the welfare of the people. This is the generally accepted model for transportation and
economic development.

Thus, the proposed road conversion will improve, based on national
standards, the Minuyan-Poblacion Road in order to usher the much-need progress
and development of the City. It will benefit both local and national governments as
tax collection will increase and employment will be generated. More importantly, it
will solve a crucial component of population decongestion in Metro Manila because
more relocation projects can be established in SJDM by making roads leading to the
sites accessible.

Inasmuch as this bill will redound to the general welfare of the people, its
approval is highly sought.

FLORIDA P. ROBES


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2375

Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MINUYAN-POBLACION PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF
BULACAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Minuyan-Poblacion Provincial Road in the City of San Jose
Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, with a length of 11.22 kilometers, is hereby
converted into a national road.

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

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