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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

House Bill:_4618

Introduced by: REP. JONAS C. CORTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

According to the Department of Health and the National Statistics Office, the
Philippines has 1 hospital bed per 1000 Filipinos. Of the 1,812 hospitals registered with
the Department of Health in the year 2013, there are only 12 doctors per 10,000 persons,
6 dentists and 61 nurses and midwives who can provide professional healthcare services.
According to the World Health Organization, 70 to 80 million Filipinos have no or little
access to quality healthcare due to low income.

This sad state of health care services affects the poorest of the Filipinos and every
effort must be made to close the gaping chasm that restricts the equal access to quality
healthcare.

With this legislative measure, the author seeks to increase the Eversley Childs
Sanitarium Hospital bed capacity from a fifty (50) bed, level 2 secondary category
general hospital to a two hundred (200) bed facility, level 3 category general hospital and
make it more accessible to our constituents who cannot afford expensive private
hospitals. This would greatly improve the provision and availability of professional
healthcare for marginal and poor constituents of Northern and Metro Cebu.

Hente, t(A\ppssage of this bill is earnestly sought,

REP. JO!
6" District, \C


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bil: 461.8

Introduced by: REP. JONAS C. CORTES

AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE EVERSLEY CHILDS
SANITARIUM HOSPITAL IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU FROM FIFTY (50)
- BED CAPACITY TO TWO HUNDRED (200) - BED CAPACITY,
UPGRADING ITS SERVICE FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL,
HEALTHCARE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1: Increase of Bed Capacity - The authorized bed capacity of the Eversley
Childs Sanitarium Hospital is hereby increased from fifty (50) to two hundred (200)

beds.

SECTION 2 : Upgrading of Service Facilities and Professional Healthcare - The
existing service facilities and professional healthcare services of Eversley Childs
Sanitarium Hospital are hereby upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the

bed capacity increase as provided for in Section | hereof.

SECTION 3: Repealing Clause ~ All laws, decrees rules and regulations inconsistent

with this Act shall be deemed amended or repealed accordingly.

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TION 4: Implementation and Funding —

¢ Department of Health shall
immediately include in Its programs the implementation of this Act, the Funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 6: Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after it’s
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4643 =i

INTRODUCED BY REP. DALE “ALONG” R. MALAPITAN

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Tullahan Road (Tandang Sora Extension) located in
the First District of Caloocan City into a national road. This busy thoroughfare
which is about 2.043 kilometers in length is an extension of Tandang Sora Road
of Quezon City, and connected to the Quirino Highway in the east and the North
Luzon Expressway through the Gen. De Leon Road in the west.

‘The conversion of this road into a national road will surely benefit all motorists
because the Tullahan Road is a frequently used road that meets the average daily
traffic criteria needed for its conversion into a national road. The entire stretch
thereof measures 10 meters in width with adequate drainage systems as well as.
bridge which will help in protecting it in the event of a flood.

‘The conversion of the Tullahan Road into a national road will also ensure its
proper maintenance. Unlike when left under the care of the local government
which is saddled with broad responsibilities and with limited budget to boot,
motorists can be assured of its efficiency in near absolute guarantee.

‘The Tullahan Road, when properly maintain and improved, could be a major
contributor in easing or mitigating the traffic problem prevalent in Metro Manila
North. This will have the effect of enhancing the people’s productive time and
increase commercial transactions that further the economy of the area.

In view of the benefits that may be derived in converting the Tullahan Road into
a national road, the immediate consideration and approval of this bill is highly
recommended.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4642

INTRODUCED BY REP. DALE “ALONG” R. MALAPITAN

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE TULLAHAN ROAD (TANDANG SORA EXTENSION) IN
THE FIRST DISTRICT OF CALOOCAN CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Tullahan Road (Tandang Sora Extension) located in
the First District of Caloocan City is hereby converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and’ Highways
(DPWH).

Section 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program
the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._4227

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Another mode of making our educational system at par with those leading
educational systems in the world is to attract foreign investment in the field of
education. With due regard to constitutional restrictions on the ownership and
management of our schools, such foreign investors can be invited to participate
in joint ventures and other similar arrangements with our schools in the
Philippines.

This Act aims to provide the parameters for such foreign investments to
come to the Philippines with their attendant benefits of improving the
instruction, facilities and other aspects of our educational system.

SALYADOR fs, 2 LAR
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1-Ang Edukasyon Paty List


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

SEVENTEENTH INGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4227

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
PROMOTING FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN PHILIPPINE
EDUCATION

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Foreign Investment
in Philippine Education Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the objective of government to provide for
its citizenry the best education possible under prevailing circumstances with due
regard to the existing legal environment and present-day realities.

SEC ‘oreign investments in our schools, whether in the form of joint venture
or other allowable investment structures, are welcome subject to the rules and
regulations that will be promulgated pursuant to this Act.

SEC. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher
ication (CHED), Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the
Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Center are mandated to formulate rules
through which foreign investments may be made in our schools with due regard
to existing constitutional and legal restrictions on ownership and management
of our schools. The aforementioned agencies are also tasked with formulating
the implementing rules and regulations of this Act.



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

SEC. 6, Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 8. vity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4953

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. ELISA T. KHO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Barangay Tagpu ~ Alas ~ San Juan Road in the
Municipality of Mandaon, Province of Masbate into a National Secondary Road

The road is a very important link from the Municipality of Mandaon to the
Municipality of Balud and traverses several barangays and leads to important trade routes.
The said road is likewise a viable alternate route from Mandaon to the City of Masbate and
considering that it is actually the shortest route going to the city. Butbecause of frequent
inadequacy of funds, its upgrading, rehabilitation and yearly maintenance by the local
government have become taxing and challenging as it would always drain the LGUs annual
appropriations.

There is therefore an urgent need to convert the said local road into a national
secondary road in order to improve its upkeep considering that it is a vital route and also for
it to be properly maintained by the national government for the benefit of our constituents.

Passage of this bill is therefore prayed.

tyryuungt KA
HON. ELISA T. KHO, M.D., FPCCP
2™ District, Masbate


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4953

Introduced by HON. ELISA T. KHO.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BARANGAY TAGPU ~ ALAS ~ SAN JUAN ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MANDAON, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1.The Barangay Tagpu — Alas ~ San Juan Road, in the Municipality of
Mandaon, Province of Masbate is hereby converted in a National Secondary Road.

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

SEC. 3,The amount necessary to cover the improvement, repairs and maintenance of
the aforementioned road shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year

following its enactment into law and thereafter.

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 4203

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

On November 5, 1991, heavy rains spawned by Tropical Storm Thelma (local name:
Typhoon :Oreng”) roared down the hills of Ormoe City carrying logs and uprooted trees, and
inundated the Ormoc City within an hours or so, one o the most devastating and deadliest
tragedies in modern Philippine history occurred. About 8,000 people perished and properties
worth millions of pesos were destroyed, An outpouring of sympathy from global community
immediately followed.

This bill seek to declare November 5 of every year as special non-working holiday in the
City of Ormoe, Province of Leyte, to be known as the Ormoc Flash Flood Memorial day, in
honor of all those who died in the tragedy.

Most proposed legislation seck to commemorate foundation days or charters days of
localities, epochal events in our history, natal days of prominent personalities, ete, But why
memorialize a “tragedy”?

Studies have persistently shown that Philippines is one of the countries in the world most
vulnerable to climate changes, ‘Hence adaptation and disaster-mitigation strategies have
occupied increasing attention in government policy formulations. Sustainable development with
its emphasis on environmental awareness, has become not only a fashionable statement but a life
and death struggle in certain especially “at risk” communities. Perhaps, we could not do much
regarding unpredictable "Mt, Pinatubo-type of calamities” but we could certainly mitigate if not
prevent the effects of another “Ormoe Disaster.”

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

3OMEZ


Republic of the Philippin
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress

First Regular
nouse pitt No, 4203

Introduced by Honorable Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT.
DECLARING NOVEMBER 5§ OF EVERY YEAR AS SPECIAL NON-WORKING
PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ORMOC, PROVINCE OF LE TO BE
KNOWN AS ORMOC FLASH FLOOD MEMORIAL DAY

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

SECTION 1, November 5 of every year is hereby declared as the Ormoc Flash Flood
Memorial Day in the City of Ormoe, Province of Leyte and a special non-working public holiday
in the city.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Spas

House Bill No. __

EXPLANATORY NOTES

‘The Del Rosario-Cararayan Road connects the Pan-Philippine Highway, a national road,
with Balatas-Cararayan-San Isidro-Carolina Road in Naga City, Camarines Sur. It likewise links
up with several farm-to-market roads in the upland barangays of the city.

Given the strategic location of the Del Rosario-Cararayan Road, its conversion into a
national road will hasten the development of the farming sector not only of Naga City but also
that of the outlying municipalities of the third district of Camarines Sur. The undersigned is,
therefore, seeking for the immediate passage of this bill.

Representative
Third District of Camarines Sur


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4518

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE DEL ROSARIO-CARARAYAN ROAD
IN NAGA CITY, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The Del Rosario-Cararayan road located in Naga City, province of Camarines Sur, is hereby converted
into @ national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Sec. 2, The Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance
of the said road, the funding of which shall be incorporated in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Offical Gazette or in two{2) newspapers
of general circulation,

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 4121

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the city road A. Mariano Street traversing from
A. Mariano Street in Barangay Bagbaguin to Sto. Rosario Barangay Mapulang
Lupa in the Second District, City of Valenzuela, into a national road.

Roads enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been
established need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that
their purposes are fully served.

By converting A. Mariano Street road into a national road, it would
transfer the responsibility of the maintenance to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the
resources of the city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said
road to other more important projects and programs of the city management.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality
of life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city
government to re-allocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in
furtherance of the same.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 4121

Introduced by Representative Eric M. Martinez

AN ACT
CONVERTING A. MARIANO STREET TRAVERSING FROM A. MARIANO
STREET IN BARANGAY BAGBAGUIN TO STO. ROSARIO BARANGAY
MAPULANG LUPA IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF VALENZUELA INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. A. Mariano Street traversing from A. Mariano Street in
Barangay Bagbaguin to Sto. Rosario Barangay Mapulang Lupa in the Second
District, City of Valenzuela is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

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Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH (17T) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill NoACLO

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Introduced by Representative ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Rent Control Law aims to protect the housing
lessees from unconscionable rent increases. It is of outmost
importance to continuously shield the public from abusive
lessors, ensure affordable housing in the Philippines and
protect tenants from arbitrary ejectment.

House Resolution 2539 was passed on November 12,
2015 enjoining the HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATING COUNCIL (HUDCC) to conduct a review of
the implementation of Republic Act 9653 and submit to
Congress its recommendation on the proprietary of
extending the rental regulation.

However, a resolution does not have the force and
effect of amending a statute. Hence this bill is being
submitted to amend section 4 of Republic Act 9653 to
extend the effectivity of the Rent Control Law from
December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2019.

In view of the foregoing, the undersigned earnestly
prays for the approval of this bill.

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ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

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

SEVENTEENTH (17") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4010

House Bill No.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC
ACT 9653 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS RENT CONTROL ACT
OF 2009 OR “AN ACT ESTABLISHING REFORMS IN THE

REGULATION OF RENT OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL
UNITS, PROVIDING THE MECHANISMS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

SECTION 1: This Act shall be known as the “RENT
CONTROL ACT OF 2016”.

SECTION 2: Section 4 of the Republic Act No, 9653 is
hereby amended as follows:

“Sec. 4. Limit on Increases in Rent. - For a period of
one (1) year from its effectivity, no increase shall be imposed
upon the rent of any residential unit covered by this
Act: Provided, that after such period until December 31,
2019, the rent of any residential unit covered by this Act shall
not be increased by more than seven (7%) annually as long


as the unit is occupied by the same lessee: Provided, further,
That when the residential unit becomes vacant, the lessor
may set the initial rent for the next lessee: Provided, however,
That in the case of boarding houses, dormitories, rooms and
bedspaces offered for rent to students, no increase in rental
more than once per year shall be allowed.”

SECTION 3: Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees,
rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 4: _Effectivity - This Act shall immediately
take effect following its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation and in the Official Gazette

APPROVED.
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Republic of the Philippines Xe, gy
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ney 8S
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4808

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Black Islands in the Municipality of Silago, Province of Southern Leyte is home
to multiple marine species that are vital for the ecological balance of marine life in the
vicinity of Black Islands. Its inclusion under the National Integrated Protected Area
System (NIPAS) will ensure that its environment will not be abused by nearby
residents. Without the necessary protection, it is Possible that degradation of its
natural environment will set in.

A well protected marine sanctuary can provide an environment that will yield
a rich marine life necessary for the fishing industry of Silago. It is in this context that
the protection of Black Islands is being anchored.

Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought.

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ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 4808

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT

MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF BLACK ISLANDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
‘SILAGO, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE INTO THE NATIONAL INTEGRATED
PROTECTED AREA SYSTEM (NIPAS)

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. The series black stone islands in the Municipality of Silago, Province
of Southern Leyte known as Black Islands and its immediate vicinity is hereby included
in the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) as provided under Republic
Act No. 7586 otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Area System Act of

1992.

The immediate vicinity of the Black Islands that shall be included into the NIPAS
comprises a five hundred (500) meter wide strip of area the center line of which is
connecting the following geographical coordinates:

LATITUDE

10° - 32’ — 0.76" North
10° - 32’ - 3.72” North
10° - 32’ - 11.40” North
10° - 32’ — 28.49" North

LONGITUDE

125°- 10’ — 22.88” East
125°- 10’ — 27.12” East
125°- 10’ — 42.25” East
125°- 11'— 2.45" East



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10° - 33’ — 18.41” North 125°- 11’ — 27.65" East
10° - 33’ — 23.97” North 125°- 11’ — 34.46” East

Note: Above coordinates are based on WGS-84 for conversion to PRS-92.
SECTION 2. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
shall prepare the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of this Act including the
necessary budget for its implementation.

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

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

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Pirst Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 4991

Introduced by Hon. Tricia Nicole Velasco - Catera

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pregnant women and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) face great difficulties in their daily lives
duc to special health conditions, which affect their physical, intellectual and emotional well-
being. They, along with the children of our Country. can be considered to be the most vulnerable
sector of our population. These individuals have a high risk of being the subject or target of
criminals due to their compromised physical abilities, impaired cognitive abilities and judgment,
insufficient adaptive behaviors, constant interactions with supposed “protectors” who end up
exploiting them, lack of knowledge or inability to protect themselves, and living and working in
high-risk environments. Moreover, the felonious intent of unscrupulous people prevents them
from living an unhindered and complete life. The crimes and acts committed against them are
olten overlooked because people are not aware of their extreme vulnerability caused by their
special condition.

The State has a mandate to protect its most yulnerable sector of the population from exploitation
and atrocities. Our government must take stronger action to ensure that pregnant women and
PWDs will not have to worry for their safety and well-being,

Thus, to address this problem, this bill seeks to amend the Revi
to ensure that pregnant women and PWDs are protected from criminal acts.

sed Penal Code of the Philippines.

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

TRICIA NI

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRE:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4991

Introduced by Hon. Tricia Nicole Velasco - Catera

AN ACT AMENDING ACT NUMBER 3815 ENTITLED.
CODE,” BY CLASSIFYING ACTS COMMIT
AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE

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

“TION 1. Article 14 of “The Revised Penal Code” is hereby amended to read as follows.”

* Article 14. Aggravating Circumstances. ~ The following are aggravating

circumstances:
| 22. That the crime be committed against a pregnant woman or a
person with disal provided that a person with disability is a

Act No. 7277, otherwise

ono

disabled person as defined under Republi
known as “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons’

SECTION 2.Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, orders, memoranda or circulars

inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3.£ffectivity, This Act shall take fifteen (15)
Gazette or in any two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

s afler publication in the Official

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Constitution Hills, Quezon Ci

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4252

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to require increased police visibility near our schools
during class hours.

Of late, there were reports of escalation in crimes in schools or in their
immediate vicinity. This is not a trivial matter, especially considering that
most schools, especially public schools, do not have provision for security
personnel,

Such a situation can be mitigated by requiring increased police
visibility in the vicinity of schools to protect our young children.

WI

JARO, JR.

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Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Be
HOUSE BILL No, 4252

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT REQUIRING INCREASED POLICE VISIBILITY IN
SCHOOLS”

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Increased Police
Visibility in the Vicinity of Schools Act of 2016.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to give
priority to education as well as to recognize the vital role of the youth in
nation-building and to promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being.

SECTION 3. Upon the eff
hereby mandated in the vici

tivity of this Act, increased police visibility is
ity ofall schools in the country.

SECTION 4, The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Interior
and Local Government (DILG), and the National Police Commission
(NAPOLCOM) are jointly mandated to formulate the implementing rules



and regulations of this Act, within Thirty (30) days from effectivity of this
Act,

“TION 5, Separability Clause —If any provision of this Act is
invalid, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and

SECTION. 6, Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees or rules inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 7. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
the completion of 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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Se

HOUSE BILL nd 616

Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE Y. RAMIREZ SATO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to declare November 15 of every year a special non-
working public holiday in the Province of Occidental Mindoro to
commemorate its foundation day.

On June 13, 1950, Occidental Mindoro was officially declared a province
by virtue of Republic Act 505. The passage of the Republic Act also mandated
the division of Mindoro into two provinces - Occidental Mindoro and Oriental
Mindoro. On October 4, 2012, President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III signed
Proclamation No. 484 declaring November 15, 2012 as a special (non-working)
day for the Province of Occidental Mindoro. This gave an opportunity to the
people of Occidental Mindoro to celebrate and participate in the occasion with
appropriate ceremonies.

This bill seeks to declare November 15 of every year as a special non-
working, holiday in Occidental Mindoro to enable its residents and local officials
to fully participate in the festivities prepared by the local government in
commemoration of the Province’s Foundation Anniversary

Inview of the foregoing, approval of this billis earnestly sought.

JOSEPHINA ¥/ RAMIREA SATO
Repfesentaffiv

Lone Disiffet pf Occideytta¥ Mindoro


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NoA 61 6

Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE Y. RAMIREZ SATO.

AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER FIFTEEN OF EVERY YEAR AS A
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO TO COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDATION
ANNIVERSARY.

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

Section 1, November fifteen (15) of every year is hereby declared as a
special non-working holiday in the Province of Occidental Mindoro to
commemorate its Foundation Anniversary.

Section 2. 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4029

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“Education is the greatest equalizer.” This quotation has brought
hope to many poor Filipino families who would do everything, even sell
their carabaos or most-valuable property, just to send their children to
school in the belief that once the children have graduated from school,
they then could help alleviate the entire family from poverty.

Providing education and/or skills training to our kasambahays
through distance learning and/or home-based study program shall
definitely go a long way to enable them to eventually finish a degree or
certificate program that would be their ticket towards extricating
themselves from the vicious cycle of poverty.

This Act seeks to provide mandatory support to the kasambahays
who wish to pursue their studies through distance learning and/or home-

based study program.
Ex 6,
SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.

Representative
1-Ang Edukasyon Party List


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4029

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
ALLOWING KASAMBAHAYS TO ENJOY DISTANCE LEARNING
AND HOME-BASED STUDY PROGRAM

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Kasambahay
Distance Learning and Home-Based Study Program Act of 2016.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.The State shall establish means to promote
quality education, accessible to all.

SEC. 3. TheCommission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA, and the Department of
Education (DepEd), together with the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE) shall jointly establish standards and regulations that
will support kKasambahays who wish to pursue training and/or education
through distance learning or home-based study program.

SEC. 4. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 5. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified
or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 46< 2

Introduced by HON. MARISOL C, PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to expand the coverage of Republic Act No. 10627 or
the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 to include as act of bullying that which is directed by
a student or students to a teacher or employee of the school.

This is in response to some complaints from teachers brought to the
attention of this representation and to constant incidents everywhere of student-
teacher conflict with the latter as victim but having no avenue for redress within
the school system

It is but fair and just to accord the teachers and school employees the
grievance mechanism granted by law to students under similar hostile

circumstances.

The approval of this bill is, therefore, earnestly sought.



CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES )
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB No, 4682

BY REPRESENTATIVE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10627 OR THE ANTI-BULLYING ACT OF
2013 TO INCLUDE BULLYING COMMITTED BY STUDENTS AGAINST TEACHERS
OR SCHOOL PERSONNEL

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act of
2013 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 2. Acts of Bullying. - For purposes of this Act, “bullying” shall refer
to any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal
or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination
thereof, directed at another student or teacher or school employee, that
has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of
physical or emotional harm or damage to his property, creating a hostile
environment at school for the other student, teacher or school employee
infringing on the rights of the other student, teacher or school employee at
school; or materially and substantially disrupting the school process or the
orderly operation of a school; such as, but not limited to, the following

"xx

SECTION 2. Subsequently, Section 3 (d) of the same Act is hereby amended to


read as follows:

“ SEC. 3, Adoption of Anti-Bullying Policies. -— x x x x x x x

“(d) Enable students, teachers and school personnel to anonymously
report bullying or retaliation: Provided, however, That no disciplinary
administrative action shall be taken against a perpetrator solely on the
basis of an anonymous report”

SECTION 3. All laws, proclamations, executive orders and their implementing
rules and regulations and issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this Act
are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 43.2177 _

Introduced by: Rep. Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the Tumaga National High School, in Barangay Tumaga,
Zamboanga City.

Education is the basic foundation of a civilized society. In order for a society to
flourish, this basic necessity must be provided for by those who govern it.

True enough, imbued in our Constitution is the guarantee of “a system of free
‘education in the elementary and high school levels.” Education should be accessible to all
and should not be held in abeyance. Education is the ultimate solution to poverty.

Presently, there is one elementary school in Barangay Tumaga, namely the
Catalina Vda de Jalon Memorial School which produces more than five hundred (500)
graduates every year. Twenty percent (20%) of the grade 6 completers from Catalina Vda
de Jalon Memorial School enroll in the nearest secondary school, Don Pablo A. Lorenzo
Memorial High School, which is located at Barangay Sta. Maria, approximately 3
kilometers away from Catalina Vda de Jalon Memorial School. Other grade six
completers enroll in Pasonanca National High School, Divisoria National High School
and Zamboanga City High School Main, all of which are situated more than three (3)
kilometers away from Catalina Vda de Jalon Memorial School.

‘To this end, the creation of the Tumaga National High School shall be a concrete
act for the realization of this Constitutional guarantee, making education more accessible
to the youth of Barangay Tumaga and the surrounding barangays.

Itis in this light that the early approval of this bill is eamestly requested.

CELSO L. LOBREGAT

Representative
Zamboanga City, Ist District


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. A817

Introduced by: Hon. Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT SEEKING THE CREATION OF THE TUMAGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
IN BARANGAY TUMAGA, ZAMBOANGA CITY 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 schoo! in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City to be known as Tumaga
National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the necessary rules and

regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. The appropriations required for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the continued operation
and maintenance of the school shall be incorporated in the annual GAA.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4640

HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by HON. MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to augment the Personnel Economic Relief Assistance or PERA
being granted to public school teachers and all other government workers

Thé PERA was implemented in 1991 with the intent of providing emergency
allowance to government employees as a relief mechanism to cushion the impact of
irrepressible economic crisis on low-income and middle-income wage earners

From PS00.00 a month in 1991 to P2,000.00 a month at present,.this subsidy
has provided only a slight relief to the struggling working class due to the continuing

decline of the purchasing power of the public sector wages that can hardly cope with
the rising cost of living,

A substantial increase in the PERA will ease the burden borne by the cash-

strapped public workers who are the most affected by the ever-increasing prices of

basic commodities, transportation fares, tuition fees, utilities, medicines and other
necessities,

For this reason, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

MARI$OL C. PANOTES


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES )
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB No. 264°

BY REPRESENTATIVE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT INCREASING THE PERSONNEL ECONOMIC RELIEF ALLOWANCE OF
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ALL OTHER GOVERNMENT WORKERS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Amplified Personnel Economic
Relief Allowance Act” or AMPERA,

SECTION 1. The Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) being
granted monthly to public school teachers and all other government workers is
hereby increased from Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) to Six Thousand Pesos
(P6,000.00)

SECTION 2. The coverage of the augmented PERA shall include public
school teachers and all other government workers, in the national or local levels,
who are employed on a regular, contractual or casual basis.

SECTION 3. The funding requirements for the immediate implementation of
this Act shall be obtained from current available sources of the national government
as may be determined by the Executive Branch, subsequent funds for the same shall
be provided in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. The Department of Budget and Management shall issue the
corresponding rules and regulations, orders and circulars to implement this Act.

SECTION 5. 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session A
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HOUSE BILL NO._4225

Introduced by Representative Salvador B, Belaro, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is a sad reality that many of whatever researches conducted every year
by our schools and universities are just filed in our libraries. That does not do
justice to the efforts that were poured in the drafting of said researches, theses
and other studies conducted by our students and school faculty members,
including those which are the output of colloquia and research competitions.

It is the objective of this Act that said academic outputs be utilized and
maximized by legislating the procedure of automatic referral of said researches
to government agencies and or organizations which may find such researches
useful.

A,

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


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4229

Introduced by Representative Salvador B, Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A REFERRAL TO CONCERNED AGENCIES OF
ACADEMIC RESEARCH OUTPUTS

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Research
Utilization Act of 2016”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. Research outputs should be utilized and put to
good use for the benefit of our country.

SE! Alls schools and universities are mandated to refer the research outputs
of their faculty members and students to the pertinent government agencies
which may find such researches applicable and usefull subject to applicable laws
relating to Obligations and Contracts and Intellectual Property.

SEC. 4. In turn, all government agencies to which the research outputs referred
to in the preceding section are mandated to study the applicability, and if
applicable and proper, maximize the utility of such outputs.



SEC, 5, The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in collaboration with
the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are mandated to formulate
the rules and regulations of this Act.

SEC. 6. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise affected
shall remain valid and subsisting.

ty 7, Repealing Clause. All laws, orders, issuances rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. no.4 006

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO-

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to strengthen the given mandate of the Technical Education and Skills
Authority to enhance and develop individuals to be eventually incorporated in the workforce

locally or abroad.

Also, this bill envisions the creation of Tesda Skills and Training and Accreditation Centers
in the following municipalities in the First District of Bulacan; Pulilan, Hagonoy and

Bulakan, Bulacan.

The creation of the TESDA Center in Pulilan will cater to its 19 barangays as well as the
neighboring barangays of Plaridel and Calumpit while the one in Hagonoy (26) can also
serve the (14) barangays of Paombong. Lastly, TESDA Center in Bulakan will serve its (14)
barangays as well as the neighboring barangays of Obando and the City of Malolos.

This will directly benefit the morale of the constituency in our district in general as well as its
nearby municipalities by way of possible employment and livelihood opportunities meant to

further improve their quality of life.

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

‘ONIO.:_R. SY-ALVARADO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4006

Introduced by HON, JOSE ANTONIO R, SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING
AND ACCREDITATION CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF PULILAN,
HAGONOY AND BULAKAN, ALL IN THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF
BULACAN.

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

Section 1. There is hereby creating the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training and Accreditation Center in the
Municipalities of Pulilan, Hagonoy and Bulakan.

Section 2. The amount for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval
of this Act and in every year thereafter

Section 3. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority shall
formulate the necessary implementing rules and regulations for the
implementation of this Act.

Section 4, Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section of the Act shall be
deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof
shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in force and effect.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules
and regulations, contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly

Section 6. Effectivity
approval

fise. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its

Approved