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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BillNo, SO3.2

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy trial, it
provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding number of courts
per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time.

‘Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Due to the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases filed, our court
dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the right to a
speedy tral, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

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

Opel dace
“ARMEL( TIN

First District, Pémpanga


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
‘Second Regular Session

- Rae
House BillNo,_DOS2

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT
CREATING SIX ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE THIRD
JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF ANGELES, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA,
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, Six (6) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Angeles City, Pampanga, with
seats thereat, are hereby created in the Third Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly
created branches .

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's program the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4, Section 14 © of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as “The Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other provisions that may be inconsistent
herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and / or further amended.

SECTION 5. Effectvity. - This Act shall take effect fiteen (15) days after completion of its
Publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLN

Introduced by Honorable OSCAR G. MALAPITAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to confer the privilege of Filipino citizenship to Dr. Arokiaswamy
William Margaret Celine, an Indian National, through a special act of Congress.

Naturalization by direct legislative action is @ discretion of the legislature and this is
usually granted as a privilege, not a right, to aliens who have made outstanding contributions
to the country.

Dr. Arokiaswamy William, 48 years old, is a resident of Cielito, Barangay 177,
Caloocan City and has been living in the Philippines for the past thirty (30) years. She eamed
all her graduate, post-graduate and law degrees in Philippine Universities and she has been
rendering various kinds of assistance and free services to many people.

As a law graduate, Dr. Arokiaswamy William has been already serving through
various law offices and has been helping poor laborers and has won them big sums of money
through litigations.

Dr. Arokiaswamy William has manifested her desire to live in the Philippines. to be
fully integrated into the home and hearts of every Filipino, for the rest of her life, and to be a
Filipino in activity with all the responsibilities and pride as a Pinoy. More so, she is already
fluent in speaking the Filipino language and embracing the Filipino culture.

In recognition of her invaluable contributions to the moral, spiritual and social growth
of the Philippines, Dr. Arokiaswamy William has proven her worth to be granted all the
rights, privileges and prerogatives of a citizen of the Philippines.

In the light of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is eamestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable OSCAR G. MALAPITAN

AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO
DR. AROKIASWAMY WILLIAM Margaret Celine

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

SECTION 1. Dr. Arokiaswamy William Margaret Celine is hereby granted
Philippine citizenship with all the rights, privileges, duties and obligations appurtenant
thereto and with the same effects and subject to the same conditions as provided under the
Constitution.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval.
Approved,
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )}
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative TOMAS R. OSMENA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article III of our Constitution gives each person the right to a
speedy trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy
disposition of their cas

s before all judici

l, quasi-judicial, or administrative
bodies.”

‘The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the
corresponding number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies
existing at that time.

Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume
of cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the

delay in the resolution of cases.

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to
ensure the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be
increased.

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

recommended.
L “hp St
TO! R. OSMENA


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
econd Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

5275

House Billo

Introduced by Representative TOMAS R. OSMENA

AN ACT CREATING SIX (6) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES
OF THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES AND
AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT
THE CITY OF CEBU, PROVINCE OF CEBU,
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF
1980,” AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Six (6) additional Municipal Trial Courts in Cities
(MTCC) branches and one (1) additional Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch in
Cebu City, Cebu in the Seventh Judicial Region, with seats thereat, are hereby
created

SECTION 2. ‘The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch
numbers for the newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately
include in the Court’s program the implementation of this Act. ‘The funding
therefor shall likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Sections 14 (h) nd 29 of Batas Pambansa 129,
otherwise known as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended,
well as other provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby
ned repealed, modified and/or further amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2)

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO..

5540

Introduced by HON. EDGAR S. SAN LUIS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article Il! of our Constitution gives each person the right to a
speedy trial as it provides that “All persons shall have the right to a speedy
disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative
bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the
corresponding number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies
existing at that time.

Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay
of the resolution of cases.

Based from the data and recommendations of the Office of the Court
Administrator, the four (4) existing branches of the Regional Trial Court in the
Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of Laguna has a caseload of 2,190. Taking into
consideration the ideal caseload of 300-450 per RTC branch, the ideal number of
RTC branches for the said municipality.is 5. Hence, the proposal to create an
additional branch.

In order to have an effective and efficient administration of justice, it is very
important that there is a speedy resolution of court cases. It is in this context that
the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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House BiLLNo.__9948

Introduced by HON. EDGAR S. SAN LUIS

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF STA.
CRUZ, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS
PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “ THE JUDICIARY
REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, “ AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (4) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Sta. Cruz,
Laguna, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number
for the newly created branch.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the
Court’s program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall
likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4, Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known
as “ THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” as amended, as well as
other provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed,
modified and/or further amended.

1ON 5. Effectivity. - This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

an arene
House Bill No,_0039

Introduced by: Representative Emi Calixto-Rubiano

Explanatory Note

‘This bill seeks to establish five (5) additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court
and five (5) branches of the Regional Trial Court in the City of Pasay, amending for the
purpose Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as the “Judiciary Reorganization Act
of 1980”, as amended.

‘The passage of this measure is necessary in order to give impetus to Section 16 of the
Bill of Rights (Article III) of the 1987 Constitution which declares that “all persons shall
have the right t0 a speedy disposition of their cases before alll judicial, quasi-judicial or
administrative bodies”.

It is to be noted that the disposition of court cases in the City of Pasay has been very
slow due not only to the deluge of cases filed within the jurisdiction of the lower courts but
also the present clogged dockets of the trial courts. These factors slow down the dispensation
of justice. Hence, the creation of additional courts is needed in order to answer the demands
for the speedy resolution of these cases.

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

Le

EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO
Representative
Lone District of Pasay City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

583¢
HOUSE BILL No, 2839

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

AT THE CITY OF PASAY,

=e SECTION 14 AND TIO}

27 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE

JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980” AS AMENDED AND.
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Five (5) additional Regional Trial Court Branches and Five (5)

additional Metropolitan Trial Court branches are herby created in the National Judicial

ay, Metro Manila.

Region with seats at the City of P

SECTION 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of five (5) additional branches of Regional Trial Court and five (5)
additional branches Metropolitan Trial Court to be stationed at the City of Pasay, Metro

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


SECTION 3. Section 14 and Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise

known as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act Of 1980” as amended, and all other laws, rules
and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or

modified accordingly.

TION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its complete

publi

jon in the Official gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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SAN ACT CREATING TEN (10) BRANCHES FOR THE
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Ft CHE CITY OF ‘FAGUIG,
AMENDING FOR CHE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH
(D) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS “1HE JUDICTARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980", AS
AMUNDED AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR" 5

have considered the same and reeomusrist day the attached House Bill No.

AN ACY CONVERTING SEVER (7) BRANCHES OF THE

REGIONAL TRIAL, COURT OF PASHG CITY, WHICTL ARE
LOCATED at VY 1G CIFY, METRO MANILA, INTO THE.
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF TAGEIG CITY, AMENDING
FORK THE PERPOSE SEC HON 14. PARAGRPAH (D) OF
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129. OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
“THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACE OF 1980" AS
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS PHEREFOR"

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezan City

FIFTEENTT CONGRESS

Second Regular Sessian

HOUSE BILL NO. 5733

Introduced by Representative Sigfrido R.

AN ACT

CONVERTING SEVEN (7) BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT OF PASIG CITY, WHICH ARE LOCATED AT TAGUIG CITY,
METRO MANILA, INTO THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF TAGUIG
CITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (D),
OF BALTAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 19807 AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

He it enacted by the Senate and HK
Congress as

1 of Representatives of the Philippines in

SECTION 1. Seven (7) branches ander the jurisdiction of the Regional Trial

Court of Pasig City, which are located = Taguig City. are hereby converted into the

aa! Triai Court of T City, Metro Manila.

‘The Sapreme Court shatf assign the branch mmber of the newly converted
branches of the Regionat jal Court in the Naiional Capital Judicial Region

SEC. 2. The Caief Justice of she Supreme Court, in coordination with the

y of the Departent of Justice. shali imsnediately include in the Court's

program the operationalization of these seven (7) branches of the Regional Trial Court

of Pasig City which have been converted into the Regional Trial Court of Ta

Ci. 2 tions

funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropr

Act

SEC. 3. Section id (di of Bares Pumbansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as

nd

“The Jadiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 and all other laves, 1


rapulations which ave inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or

natiticd accordingly

SFC 4, Phis Act shall ike elect Gfleen (15) days afier ins complete

on in the Official Gazette or in tw (2) newspapers of general circulation

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BafWo.___ 5570

Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Claims due the beneficiaries or the members of the Government Service Insurance System
(GSIS) should be insulated from legal strictures. If such claims are due and demandable in accordance
with pertinent charter provisions, the same should be issued and made available to them.

Presently, however, with the exception of claims for life and retirement benefits, a prescriptive
period of 4 years is imposed on other claims under the GSIS charter.

This is clearly disadvantageous to the members/beneficiasies since they will be unnecessarily
deprived of what is due them if their claims are not submitted within the 4-year prescriptive period.

This proposed bill seeks to address this restriction against the members/beneficiaries of the
GSIS by amending Section 28 of RA No. 8291, otherwise known as “The Government Service
Insurance Act of 1997".

Support for the enactment of this measure is eamestly requested.

Mian er

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA



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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session
House Bill No. _ 5570

Iniraduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT REMOVING THLE PRESCRIPTIVE PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS ON CLAIMS FILED
BY MEMBERS OF THE GSIS OR ITS BENEFICIARIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTION 28, R.A. No. 8291, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS HE GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Taner AMEE ACTA 1007

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

SECTION 1. Section 28 of R.A. No. 8291, otherwise known as “The Governinent Service
Insurance System Act of 1997” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 28. Prescription. - Claims for benefits under
this Act [except for life and retirement} shall NOT
prescribe. [after four (4) years from the date of
contingency.)

Sec. 2. Separability Clause. - Should any provisions of this Act or any part thereof be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof not affected shall remain in full force and
effect.

Sec. 3. Repeating Clause. - All laws, issuances, circulars, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby sepealed or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIETEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House BLL Wo.__5064

Introduced by Honorable Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

At least, this flows in the veine of Republic Act No. 9257 that granted additional
benefits and privileges to senior citizens amending thereby Republic Act No. 7432.

By definition, @ senior citizen is a resident citizen who is at least 60 yoars of age.

‘This bil more kindly looks at senior citizens as those who have worked for many
‘years paying in taxes but would not live tong enough to collect benefits.

‘And if fe expectancy is only 58 for man and 62 for women, this kind of care from
the state is of minimal help, matter-of-factty.

As much as an existing law has already granted senior citizens free medical and
dental 2s well as laboratory in hospitals and @ monthly stipend of P500 to as high as
P'1,500 for indigerts, this new proposal should not be met with resistance.

‘Thin hardly expands the privileges or benefits any larger but ehoukt be viewed as
‘@ Case where no one really gains as no one really loses. In short, the zero-sum game or
conflict does not apply in thie grant — as there is no 6 one’s gain, is
somebody eise’s joss.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quazon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:
‘Second Regular Session

Introduced by Honorable Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING EVERY SENIOR CITIZEN FREE MOVIE SEAT AND/OR FREE PARIONG
SLOT IN SHOPPING MALLS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Every senior citizen is hereby granted free movie seat andor free
parking siot in shopping mails,

SEC. 2. All taws, decrees, exscutive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. The Deparment of Trade & industry shat feewe portnent guidelines to
carry out tha provision of

SEC. 4. Tr Act shall take oct wnt (60) aye str its complete pubiation in
the Official Gazette and in at least four (4) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.5 6°75.

Introduced by Representatives Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr. and Irwin C.Tieng
(BUHAY Party List)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘According to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), about
half of the Philippines’ 88 million people live in rural areas. Poverty, noted IFAD, is
most severe and most widespread in these areas and almost 80 per cent of the
country’s poor people live there. Because of this widespread poverty in the rural
areas, a study in the U.S. National Library of medicine found that older people in the

"rural areas still adhere to their beliefs and traditions to alleviate the pain of

toothache, particularly in the areas which cannot be reached by dentists. Also, as
regards children, the International Association for Dental Research discovered that
most 5-year-old or 85% of the children in the rural areas of the country had
untreated caries or tooth decay in primary teeth; and that the 12-year-old children
also had a high caries experience. Moreover, IADR observed that most of these
children or 90% of them had gingivitis.

Significantly, the ubiquitous effects of dental health problems can be translated in
economic terms in that every tooth affected means days loss of productivity, lost
opportunities, recurring pain and severe discomfort as well as increased cost of
dental treatments. Thus, addressing the dental health problems of our countrymen
in the rural areas, where a great majority of impoverished Filipinos live, not only has
beneficial social implications, but economic benefits as well.

ill is earnestly requested.

fichael M. Velarde Jr.

. Irwin C. Tien;


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr. and Irwin C.
Tieng (BUHAY Party List)

AN ACT CREATING A POSITION OF RURAL DENTIST IN EVERY RURAL
HEALTH UNIT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby created a position of rural dentist in every rural health
unit under the supervision of the Department of Health.

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

. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
funded out of the appropriations of the Department of Health under Republic Act
Numbered Sixty-six hundred forty-two. Thereafter, such amounts as may be
necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

proved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bit No,_ 2990

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Comfort of every passenger shall be paramount considering that not few people
patronize passenger jeepneys as common mode of transportation.

When this is violated, it is only fitting and proper that standards have to be set as
would prescribe and implement the desired and ideal seating space for every passenger
in public utilities like jeepneys.

This bill seeks to promote the welfare of passengers in genera, There shall be
an agency to design a common layout for use of all passenger jeepney\that will inform
passengers of the seating capacity of the jeepney they are riding or b
can likewise demand their due right or priv

Approval of this bill is most earnestly prayed.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

ae
HOUSE BILLNo,_9 090

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING SEAT SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR
PASSENGER JEEPNEYS BASED ON ANTHROPOMETRIC DIMENSIONS OF
PASSENGERS EQUIVALENT TO 357 MM HIP BREADTH OR 14 INCHES
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Seat Space Requirement of
Jeepneys Act of 2012’.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, seat space requirement is herewith prescribed based on
the anthropometric dimensions of jeepney passengers which are equivalent to 357 mm.
hip breadth or 14 inches.

SEC. 3. The Department of Transportation and Communications shall issue
appropriate guidelines, rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act
via the Land Transportation Office.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect sixty (60) days after its complete publication in
the Official Gazette and in at least four (4) newspapers of general circulation.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5564

introduecd by: REPRESENTATIVE PABLO JOHN F, GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article 111 of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies cxisting at that time,

‘Twenty-seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.
Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the

resolution of cases,

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the
right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

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



Republic of the Phitippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.. 5564.

Introduced hy: REPRESENTATIVE PABLO JOHN F, GARCIA

AN ACT
CREATING TWO ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT THE
CITY OF TOLEDO, PROVINCE OF CEBU, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
“THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Toledo City,
Cebu, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Seventh Judicial Region.

SECTION 2, The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for
the newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately inchide in the Court’s program
the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (h) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known as
“The Judicial Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as wel] as other provisions that
may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further
amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,

PABLO ', GARCIA
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No.__ 5259

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID.
4% District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Former President Corazon Cojuanco Aquino was born on January 25, 1933 and died
on August 1, 2009. President Aquino, the first woman president of the Philippines and
Southeast Asia, is considered as the Mother of Democracy, a national heroine and a liberator
of the country, for helping restore freedom and democracy in the country.

Her husband's [the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino] assassination in the mid-80's,
however, served as the turning point of Pres. Cory’s life. She became the unifying force for
the different factions of the opposition. She responded to the demands of the politics with
vigor and sincere advocacy to the cause of justice and democracy;

As then president, she faced many challenges including several coup de etats, a down
economy and a bunch of loyalist antagonistic of her leadership. Despite the said obstacles,
through sheer courage, dedication and patriotism, she bravely fought and withstood the
same. She governed the nation with order, fairness and honesty, and finished her term with
dignity and respect from the people.

Even after her term as president and in her death, she continues to inspire the people
to rally behind good governance and hope for a better country, free from corruption and
oppression.

‘Thus, in commemorating Pres. Corazon C. Aquino’s great works and sacrifice for the
country, and in recognition of her immense contribution in the restoration of democracy in
the Philippines which made her an icon of great leadership in the country and in the whole
world, it is but worthy to dedicate August 1 of each year in her honor and to declare the same
as a special working holiday.

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

MA. THERESA BONOAN-DAVID
4th District, City of Manila


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No. 5259

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL
WORKING HOLIDAY IN COMMEMORATION OF
PRES. CORAZON C. AQUINO’S GREAT LEADERSHIP IN RESTORING
DEMOCRACY IN THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. - In commemorating Pres. Corazon C. Aquino’s great works and
sacrifice for the country, and in recognition of her immense contribution in the
restoration of democracy in the Philippines which made her an icon of great
leadership in the country and in the whole world, it is but worthy to dedicate August
1 of each year in her honor and to declare the same as a special working holiday
throughout the country.

SECTION 2. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15" Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5762

Introduced by: Rep. Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

{As the first Republic in Asia, our country must be proud of our strong democratic and republican
ideals as a nation, (t was 12 June 1898 when General Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippines free from the
yoke of foreign subjugation. The upheaval of nationalistic fervor leading to our independence was followed
‘with cool and calm thought to make the gains for Philippine democracy and republicanism more tasting and
permanent through the enactment of the first organic law for the Philippine Republic.

‘The significance of 23 January 1899 is that First Philippine Republic came into being as the sovereign
choice of the people. It is a conscious choice to reject dictatorial and revolutionary government and establish
for all and future Filipino generations the groundwork for democracy.

Itis therefore of much import that we need to commemorate 23 January every year. As the beginning
of Filipino democracy and self-government, indigenously concluded, magnifies the political maturity and
readiness of our forefathers at the turn of that century.

Our beliefs and aspirations as a nation, united in pursuit for life, iberty and enjoyment of the benefit
of our democracy, is encapsulated by our rich and noble history. | hope that we can give due recognition with
this great feat and achievement of our forefathers in commemorating 23 January as a national holiday,

For this reason, the adoption of this measure is most sought for.

ke

HON. M// VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

15% Congress
Second Regular Session

5762

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Rep. Ma. Victoria

AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR A NATIONAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE DECLARATION OF
THE FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC

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

SECTION 1. To commemorate the declaration of the First Philippine Republic held at the
Barasoain Church in the City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, January 23 of every year is
hereby declared a national non-working holiday in the entire country.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bilin. 922

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is expressly stated in Article 11, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution that
“The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."

Electronic equipment contains heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and
mercury, as well as other hazardous components or additives. Disposing these
metals from such equipment via traditional methods, can pose a significant threat
to public health and the environment. Requiring the recycle and reuse of this
equipment will greatly reduce the amount of hazardous materials being discarded
in solid waste management facilities,

This bill seeks to prevent the proliferation of this waste stream and also
force the recycling of the reusable parts of electronic equipment.

We therefore enjoin our colleagues to support this bill and ensure its early
passage into law

)

DIOSDADO PAGAL ARROYO GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Second District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5221

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO.

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

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

SECTION 1. Definition. - As used in this Act, “Electronic Equipment”
means a desktop or laptop computer, computer monitor, portable computer,
cathode ray tube, flat pane! based television, or cellular phones.

SECTION 2. Prohibitions. -

(A) No person shall knowingly dispose of any electronic equipment in
mixed solid waste.

{8) No Solid Waste Management Facility shall knowingly accept for
disposal or incineration any electronic equipment, or any truckload or
container of solid waste which includes electronic equipment

SECTION 3. Penaity. — Any violation of Section 2(A) of this Act shall be
punished with a fine of P20,000.00 and imprisonment of not less than 1 month
but not more than 3 months. Any violation of Section 2(B) of this Act shalt be
punished with a fine of P50,000.00 and revocation of the license of the Solid
Waste Management Facility.


SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. — Ail laws, decrees, orders, rules and
fegulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect after fifteen
(1) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No._ 5966

Introduced by Honorable JOSEPHINE VERONIQUE R. LACSON - NOEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article III of our Constitution gives each person the right to a speedy
trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their
cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

‘The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (Balas Pambansa Bilang 129) allotted
the corresponding number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at
that time.

‘Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of Batas Pambansa Bilang
129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of cases
filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in the

resolution of cases,

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure the
Tight to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

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

JOSEPHINE VERPNIQUE R, LACSON - NOEL.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

Mouse Bill No._ 5566

Introduced by Honorable JOSEPHINE VERONIQUE R. LACSON - NOEL

AN ACT

CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL
COURT AND FIVE ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION TO BE
STATIONED AT THE CITY OF MALABON, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Metropolitan Trial Court branch and five (5)
additional Regional Trial Court branches for Malabon City, with seats thereat, are hereby
created in the National Capital Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for
the newly created branches.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program
the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shail likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Sections 14 (d) and 27 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise
known as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980,” as amended, as well as other
provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, are hereby deemed repealed, modified
and/or further amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE IRVIN M. ALCALA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill proposes the creation of two additional branches of the Regional Trial
Court in the Fourth Judicial Region to be stationed at the City of Lucena, Province of
Quezon for the purpose of easing the burden of resolving cases under the jurisdiction
of the 4" Judicial Region.

Section 16, Article 111 of our C
speedy trial, it provides that: “All persons shall have the
of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or admi

itution gives each person the right to a
ly disposition

¢ Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the corresponding
number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies existing at that time.

‘Twenty years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay in
the resolution ca

In order to improve the disposition and administration of justice and to ensure
the right to a speedy trial, the number of courts must necessarily be increased,

In view of the forgoing provisions, the approval of this bill is earnestly
recommended

I |. ALCALA



Republic of the Philippin
HOUE OF REPRESENTATIV
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

ye)

HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE IRVIN M. ALCALA

THE CITY OF LUCENA, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, FURTHER AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional Regional Trial Court branches for Lucena
City, Quezon, with seats thereat, are hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall
for the newly created branches.

the respective branch numbers

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court's
program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefore shall likewise be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

:CTION 4. Section 14 (¢) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known
as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980," as amended, as well as other
provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed, modified
and/or further amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effe
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of gene!
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

53
House iLL. No,_ 0289

Introduced by HON. EDGAR S. SAN LUIS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 16, Article Ill of our Constitution gives each person the right to a
speedy trial as it provides that “All persons shall have the right to a speedy
disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative
bodies.”

The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980 (BP 129) allotted the
corresponding number of courts per judicial region based on the exigencies
existing at that time.

‘Twenty seven years have passed since the effectivity of BP 129.

Because of the increase in our population and the increase in the volume of
cases filed, our court dockets have been clogged and this has resulted in the delay
of the resolution of cases.

Based from the data and recommendations of the Office of the Court
Administrator, the existing branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Municipality
of Siniloan, Province of Laguna has a caseload of 879. Taking into consideration
the ideal caseload of 300-450 per RTC branch, the ideal number of RTC branches
for the said municipality is 2. Hence, the proposal to create an additional branch.

In order to have an effective and efficient administration of justice, itis very
important that there is a speedy resolution of court cases. It is in this context that
the number of courts must necessarily be increased.

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

S. SAN LUIS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

opr
HOUSE BILLNO. 0229

Introduced by HON. EDGAR S. SAN LUIS

AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
SINILOAN, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE

BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “ THE JUDICIARY

REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, “ AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Siniloan,
Laguna, with seat thereat, is hereby created in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SECTION 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number
for the newly created branch.

SECTION 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with
the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the
Court’s program the implementation of this Act. The funding therefor shall
likewise be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. Section 14 (e) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, otherwise known
as “ THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” as amended, as well as
other provisions that may be inconsistent herewith, is hereby deemed repealed,
modified and/or further amended.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of

general circulation.

Approved,