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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Under Article XIII, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, “The State shall adopt an
integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make
essential goods, health and other social services available to all people at affordable cost. There
shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women, and children.
The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers.”
In this regard, this measure proposes the establishment of the Iloilo City Geriatric Medical
Center. A geriatric center will ensure high quality, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare to
all Ilonggo senior citizens. This bill is in recognition of the valuable and indispensable role of
senior citizens in our communities.
Based on the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:41 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE ILOILO CITY GERIATRIC MEDICAL CENTER
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1.
The Iloilo City Geriatric Medical Center (ICGMC) is hereby established, under
the supervision of the Department of Health.
SECTION 2. The seat of IGMC shall be at Iloilo City.
SECTION 3. The Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Civil Service
Commission, Department of Budget and Management and DOH Regional Health Office VI,
shall promulgate the organizational plan and staffing pattern of the said geriatric medical center.
SECTION 4. The amount of Five Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated for the establishment, initial operation and maintenance of the ICGMC. Thereafter,
such amounts as may be necessary for its continued operation and maintenance shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved.
747
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/
Quezon City, Manila

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REPUBLIC OF THE reaurnernni//4 WON,

IN NTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION \,

House Bill No. 294

GASATAYA

Introduced by: Rep. GREG

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is tasked to implement and enforce
policies on the licensing of various occupations and professions under its jurisdiction. Truth to tell,
this duty can only be fully implemented with the most efficient and effective way possible.

The population of Negros Island Region (NIR) as of August 1, 2015 is 4,414,131, based
on the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN 2015). It is higher by 219,606 compared with the
population of 4.19 million in 2010. Of the two provinces comprising the region, Negros
Occidental, including Bacolod City, has the bigger population with 3.1 million as compared to
Negros Oriental which posted a population of 1.35 million. Hence, the greater number of graduates
and licensing applicants, who are expected to apply for or to update their professional licenses,
come from this point of the region.

Considering the vital function of the Professional Regulation Commission and the welfare
of all professional licensing applicants and holders, it is more than imperative to establish an office
of the Commission in Bacolod City. This will expedite the processing of licensing applications for
the people and also lessen the burden of expense and extra work for the applicants and the
employees of the PRC regional office, respectively.

Ithas been a loud clamor from our people for the permanent presence of the PRC in such
a strategic location like Bacolod City.

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

a

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District, Bacolod City


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 294

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) OFFICE.
IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
office in Bacolod City.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall
immediately include in the Department's programs the operationalization of the PRC office in
Bacolod City; the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.______________ 
Introduced by Hon. Faustino Michael T. Dy III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the 7.5-km Arellano-Calanguigan Road into a 
national road. Said road, which is half of the Isabela-Kalinga road that links the 
two provinces, is a distinct contrast to the Kalinga portion. Whilst the latter is well 
paved, the former is in a state of constant disrepair due to lack of resources for 
its rehabilitation and maintenance. Thus, amongst many others, trade and 
commerce suffer. 
The Isabela-Kalinga road facilitates the exchange of goods and services 
for the mutual benefit of their residents. The growing needs of the communities 
served by this road network call for the standardization of the road’s category. 
This will relieve the Municipal Government of Quezon and the Provincial 
Government of Isabela of a responsibility that they can hardly meet due to their 
budgetary constraints and ensure that, like the Kalinga part, the Arellano-
Calanguigan Road will be well maintained and afford motorists and commuters 
efficient and comfortable travel. 
This bill was first filed in the 18th Congress by this representation. The 
immediate passage of this measure is thereby earnestly sought. 
FAUSTINO MICHAEL T. DY III 
5th District, Isabela 
July 1, 2022
8:00 am
696


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.____________ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. FAUSTINO MICHAEL T. DY III 
AN ACT 
 TO CONVERT INTO A NATIONAL ROAD THE ARELLANO TO CALANGUIGAN 
ROAD PORTION ALONG THE MALALAO NATIONAL ROAD (TABUK-QUEZON 
ROAD) STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY ARELLANO TO BARANGAY 
CALANGUIGA, ALL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON, PROVINCE OF 
ISABELA, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The road stretching from Barangay Arellano to Barangay 
Calanguigan, all in the Municipality of Quezon, Province of Isabela, along the Malalao 
national road (Tabuk-Quezon Road) connecting Tabuk, Kalinga to the Municipality of 
Quezon, Isabela is hereby converted into a national road. 
SECTION 2.  The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette. 
APPROVED. 
696
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

330

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
REP. ALFREDO D. MARANON IIL
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill seeks to revive the Negros Island Region (NIR) to be
composed of the Provinces of Negros Occidental and Oriental.

It has been the declared policy of “the State that the territorial and political
subdivisions of the State shall enjoy genuine and meaningful local autonomy to
enable them to attain their fullest development as self-reliant communities and make
them more effective partners in the attainment of national goals.” Relative thereto,
the State has adopted a process of decentralization where local government units are
given more powers, authority and resources.

The purpose of reviving the NIR is in furtherance of the above declared
policy. It is aimed at ensuring the effective delivery of basic services to the people as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution. Given the strategic location, size, and distance of
Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, they should be governed by one
administrative region to fully achieve efficiency in delivery of services to the people
and to promote social and economic development in the covered area.

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

ALFRI ‘D. MARANON III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 330

Introduced by

REP. ALFREDO D. MARANON III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NEGROS ISLAND REGION AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Negros Island Region Act of 2022.

SECTION 2. The Negros Island Region is hereby created which shall be
composed of the following provinces, including the Cities, Municipalities, and
Barangays comprising the provinces below mentioned:

‘A. Negros Oriental; and
B. Negros Occidental.

SECTION 3. The Department of Interior and Local Government, in
consultation with the governors and elective representatives of the two provinces
shall determine the regional offices created under this Act.

SECTION 4. Upon approval hereof, the Department of Interior and Local
Government and the Department of Budget and Management are mandated to
immediately supervise the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended,

or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert CUARTERO STREET in Iloilo City, presently classified as a
local city road, into a national road.
Cuatero Street spans a total length of 1,023 meters. It is located in Jaro District of Iloilo
City. The street is a vital thoroughfare that serves as a major road used by motorists and
commuters to access key city destinations, such as schools, churches, and two SM malls (SM
City in Mandurriao District and SM Jaro District). Considering the road’s vital importance to my
constituents, its conversion to a national road is a must for its maintenance in order for the road
to continue to serve as a vital street in Iloilo City.
In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:41 am
743


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING CUARTERO STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
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. Cuartero Street in Jaro District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a
national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
743
July 1, 2022
3:08 pm
937


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Richard I. Gomez 
AN ACT 
POSTPONING THE DECEMBER 2022 BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG 
KABATAAN ELECTIONS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 9164, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9340, REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 10632, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10656, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10923, 
REPUBLIC ACT NO, 10952, REPUBLIC ACT NO, 11462 AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9164, as amended is hereby 
further amended to read as follows: 
“SECTION 1. Date of Election. – There shall be synchronized barangay and 
sangguniang kabataan elections, which shall be held on December 5, 2023. 
Subsequent synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held 
on the last Monday of October 2007 and every three (3) years thereafter: 
Provided, that the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections on the first 
Monday of December, 2022 shall be postposed to December 5, 2023. Subsequent 
synchronized barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held on the first 
Monday of December 2026 and every three (3) years thereafter.” 
SEC. 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9164, as amended, is hereby further 
amended to read as follows: 
“SEC. 4. Assumption of Office.—The term of office of the barangay 
and sangguniang kabataan officials elected under this Act shall commence at 
noon of Jun 30 next following their election: Provided, however, That the term 
of office of the barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials elected in the 
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December 5, 2023 elections and subsequently thereafter, shall commence at 
noon of January 1 next following their elections.” 
 
SEC. 3. Hold-Over. Until their successors shall have been duly elected and 
qualified, all incumber barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials shall remain in 
office, unless sooner removed or suspended for cause: Provided, That barangay and 
sangguniang kabataan officials who are ex officio members of the sangguniang bayan, 
sangguniang panlungsod, or sangguniang panlalawigan, as the case may be, shall 
continue to serve as such members in the sanggunian concerned until the next 
barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections.  
 
SEC. 4. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for implementation of this 
Act shall be taken from the appropriations of the Commission on Elections 
(COMELEC) under the General Appropriations Act and/or supplementary 
appropriations thereafter.  
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, issuances, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof, 
which are contrary to and inconsistent with any provision of this Act, are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.  
 
 
 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Ybiernas Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local
city road, into a national road.
The road spans a total length of 376 linear meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Iloilo City. Ybiernas Street is widely used as one of the roads leading to several of
Iloilo City’s most frequented hotels, including the Sarabia Manor Hotel, Highway 21 Hotel,
Hotel del Rio and La Fiesta Hotel. The road is also used as an access route to a number of major
schools and hospitals located at the City Proper District. The conversion of Ybiernas Street into a
national road is warranted, given its high traffic volume and central location in one of the busiest
areas of Iloilo City.
In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
July 1, 2022
8:41 am
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING YBIERNAS STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO
CITY 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. Ybiernas Street in City Proper District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into
a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
752
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

140

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached Bill that seeks the construction of a circumferential road
from Cebu City’s first district (North) to the second district (South) was
originally filled by my father, the late Raul V. Del Mar.

Current economic activities in Cebu put in sharp focus the
development potentials of the City of Cebu and Metro Cebu, towards making
it a prime growth center and more. This kind of potentials and this kind of
development, however, give rise to some areas of concern. With Cebu City’s
and Metro Cebu’s projected growth, even the construction and improvement
of basic infrastructures, roads, bridges and flood control facilities in selected
areas to alleviate the serious traffic situation now obtaining will not be
adequate in the near future, given the increasing and widening areas of
traffic

It may be stressed that this Bill passed on third and final reading in
the House of Representatives during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth
Congresses but was not approved by the Senate, for lack of time upon
congressional adjournment.

‘Thus, it is for the above cited reasons that the construction of a

circumferential road is necessary in order to improve the transport and
traffic situation in Cebu City and Metro Cebu.

RACHEL wi DEL MAR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

140

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD
FROM THE FIRST DISTRICT (NORTH) TO THE SECOND DISTRICT
(SOUTH) OF CEBU CITY

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) a circumferential road
from First District (North) to the Second District (South) of Cebu City.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking and
completing the feasibility study and detailed engineering for this project and
other activities related thereto shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, the Secretary of DPWH shall include
in the Department's program the construction of said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual GAA.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 136

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks for the construction of skyway overpasses over
and tunnel underpasses under the three (3) most congested road sections in
the First District of the City of Cebu.

Both these proposed over and under separate grade level intervention
projects are urgently needed to alleviate the horrendous traffic suffered by the
residents of the first district of the City of Cebu for years now.

This bill was originally filed in the last 17" and 18" Congresses by my
father, the late Raul V. Del Mar but unfortunately was not approved for lack
of time before adjournment of Congress.

In this light, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

mace asad /ERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 136

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SKYWAY OVERPASSES OVER
AND TUNNEL UNDERPASSES UNDER THE THREE (3) MOST CONGESTED
ROAD SECTIONS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CEBU AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall
cause the construction of Skyway Overpasses over and Tunnel Underpasses
under the following three (3) most congested road sections in the First District
of the City of Cebu:

1. Route No, 1 - Starting at junction D. Jakosalem St. ~ F. Sotto Drive
= Arch. Reyes Ave. - Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. ~ Talamban Proper.
Approximately 8.200 Kms.

2. Route No. 2 - Starting at junction Salinas Drive ~ Pope John Paul II
Ave. ~ Sergio Osmeiia, Jr. Blvd. Approximately 3.500 Kms.

3. Route No. 3 - Starting at junction Cardinal Rosales Ave., Ayala
Access Road ~ F, Cabahug St. - Hernan Cortes St. Flyover, Mandaue
City. Approximately 2.575 Kms.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of construction of

these projects shall be charged against the allocation of the Department of

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Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter such sum as may be needed for the completion
of construction, repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act of the year following its approval.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

148

HOUSE BILL N

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE FERNANDO T. CABREDO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ease of travel, improved mobility, economic growth and opportunities and rural development
especially in the upland areas, are just some of the benefits of having a better road network.

‘The construction of the road stretching from Jovellar, Albay to Pantao, Libon, Albay has been
‘ongoing since 2019 and was funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2019. However, much
work still must be done.

The road traverses the upland barangays of the municipalities of Jovellar, Guinobatan, Ligao.
Oas, and Libon. It thus connects the town centers in the Third District of Albay.

The road network also links the Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay to Pantao Port
in Libon, Albay. It also encompasses the Port of Pilar in the province of Sorsogon and the Port of
Pioduran in Albay. Such road network will be a great alternative route and will greatly improve
tourism and boost economic growth in the province.

Thus, the conversion of the Jovellar - Pantao road to a national road would significantly
contribute to accelerating development in the said areas.

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

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(ANDO T. CABREDO.


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

148

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE FERNANDO T. CABREDO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JOVELLAR, ALBAY TO PANTAO,
LIBON, ALBAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Jovellar-Pantao National Road Act".

SEC. 2. Establishment. - The road stretching from Jovellar to Barangay Pantao, Municipality
of Libon in the province of Albay is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 3, Appropriations. - The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force
and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, decrees, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. - 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
MOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manita

NINETEENTH CONGRES
First Regular Session

HoUsE BILL No. 168

Introduced by Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta and Rep. Caroline L. Tanchay

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to replicate the Lico-Farming Project of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in
barangay Apulid, Municipality of Paniqui, in the Province of Tarlac. The Eeo-
Farming of the Iglesia Ni Cristo aims to help and encourage the development of
agriculture in the Philippines and to improve the lives of its citizens. It involves the
use of organic fertilizers and pesticides. as opposed to artificial produets that are often
costly and harmful to the environment.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo has established and maintains ten eco-farms throughout
the land. The newest of these is the 100-hectare site in Paracale, Camarines Norte,
which INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduard V. Manalo inaugurated on November 8.
2015, On that land in Barangay Bakal now stands a self-sustainable community for
Kabilug natives, complete with 300 houses, a garment factory, a fish-drying plant. a
school and a chapel

Taking a cue from the INC Eco-Farming model is both wise and practicable
With the intervention of the Department of Agriculture. barangay Apulid in Paniqui.

Tarlac and its neighboring districts shall stand to benefit from a similar eco-farm.

The urgent passage of this bill is then most earnestly sought

RODANTE D. MARCOLET.

CAROLINE L. TAYCHAY


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

_ 168
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta and Rep. Caroline L. Tanchay

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PANIQUI TARLAC = ECO-FARM AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

“TION 1. Establishment of the Paniqui Tarlac Eco-Farm. — There is

hereby established. under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture an Eco-

Farm in Apulid. Paniqui. Tarlac to be known as the Paniqui Tarlac Eeo-Farm

°C. 2. Appropriations, ~ The Secretary of Agriculture shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Paniqui Tarlac Eco-
Farm, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SE

. 3, Implementation, ~ The Secretary of Agriculture shall issue such rules
and regulations within sixty (60) days from the enactment hereof as may be necessary
to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SEC, 4. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall tal t fifleen (15) days alier its

publication in the Official Gazette,

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______________ 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ANTONIO “TONYPET” T. ALBANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The bill seeks to convert the Ilagan-Divilacan provincial road in the 
Province of Isabela into a national road. 
The Ilagan-Divilacan provincial road starts from Station 2+740, 
Barangay Sindon Bayabo in the City of Ilagan, Isabela, passing through the 
foothills of the 359,486 hectares Northern Sierra Madre ranges, and ends in 
Station 78+226.549, Dicatian Village in the Municipality of Divilacan, 
Isabela. Road construction of Ilagan-Divilacan road started in March 2016 
and it has a length of 75.486549 kilometers.  
 The road is envisioned to enhance the accessibility of the coastal 
towns of Palanan, Divilacan, Maconacon and Dinapigue from the mainland.  
This proposed road conversion is attuned to the mandate of the 
Department of Public Works and Highways to open national road networks 
that serve as vital infrastructure to improve linkages among localities and 
reduce winding routes to and from destinations. This road conversion will 
directly boost socio-economic development in the area as it will open a major 
artery for more income generating activities related to agriculture, tourism, 
livelihood enterprise and transportation. 
Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested. 
 REP. ANTONIO “TONYPET” T. ALBANO 
July 1, 2022
9:56 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______________ 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ANTONIO “TONYPET” T. ALBANO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE ILAGAN-DIVILACAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE 
OF ISABELA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by  the Senate and the House of Representatives of   the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1.  The Ilagan–Divilacan road in the Province of Isabela is hereby 
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converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public 
2 
Works and Highways. 
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SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
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Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, 
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the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
783
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

- 14d

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill was originally filed by my father, the late Raul V. Del Mar. It
seeks the conversion of Four (4) Mountain Barangay Road Sections within
the First Congressional District of Cebu City to National Roads.

The conversion of these four (4) Mountain Barangay Road Sections of
Talamban-Lusaran Road; Lusaran-Adlaon-Taptap Road; Pit-os-Guba-Sirao
Road; and Agsungot-Guba Road to National Roads will greatly help the
farmers in transporting their agricultural products from their farms to the
different markets and trading centers in the City of Cebu and other
neighboring cities and municipalities. The barangays traversed by these
Road Links are considered the vegetable and flower basket of the City of
Cebu

Other Agencies like the Department of Agriculture, the Department of
Health, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the
Department of Tourism and the Philippine National Police will also benefit
from this conversion as they will have also an easy access to these mountain
Barabbas to implement their respective programs for the upliftment of the
people in these areas as these roads will then be properly maintained by the
Department of Public works and Highways after its conversion.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

141

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RACHEL MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE FOUR (4) BARANGAY ROAD SECTIONS OF
TALAMBAN - LUSARAN ROAD, LUSARAN - ADLAON - TAPTAP ROAD,
PIT-OS - GUBA - SIRAO ROAD, AND AGSUNGOT - GUBA ROAD WITHIN
THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF CEBU CITY TO NATIONAL
ROADS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The following mountain barangay roads within the First
Congressional District of Cebu City are hereby converted into national
roads:

(a) Talamban - Lusaran Road (from Junction Gov. Cuenco Ave. to
Lusaran Bridge in Barangay Lusaran);

(b) Lusaran — Adlaon ~ Taptap Road (from Junction Talamban -
Lusaran Road to Transcentral Highway in Barangay Taptap);

(c) Pit-os - Guba ~ Sirao Road (from Junction Talamban — Lusaran
Road to Junction Transcentral Highway in Barangay Sirao); and

(d) Agsungot - Guba Road (from Junction Talamban ~ Lusaran Road

in Barangay Guba).


SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall include in its program the improvement, maintenance and
repair of the aforementioned roads, the funding of which shall be included
in the Annual General Appropriations Act following the approval of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Dhilippines
House of Representatives

Queson City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 180

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN
THE PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MT. PINATUBO MEMORIAL.
DAY”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on June 15, 1991, the second-largest in the 20th century,
caused massive destruction to the provinces of Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac and Nueva
Ecija

Pampanga, one of the hardest hit provinces, saw her towns being buried under tons of
lahar, displacing many constituents, and forcing them to stay in relocation centers. The province,
which has slowly recovered from the catastrophe, is continuously rebuilding—a living testament
to the versatility of the Filipino people.

In observance of the 30th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo last year, Executive
Secretary Salvador Medialdea under the authority of the President Rodrigo Duterte signed
Proclamation No. 1159 declaring June 15, 2021 as a special non-working holiday in the Province
of Pampanga. This is to “render appropriate tribute to those who perished, as well as to those
who survived, and to those who helped in the relocation, rehabilitation, and recovery of families
affected by the volcanic eruption.”

It is only fitting that we commemorate this event every year thereafter, not to dwell on the
pain and suffering it caused, but rather to inspire all of us to work for the betterment of our
communities; that despite the seemingly overwhelming odds, we stood united, faced the
challenges and emerged as better Filipinos.

It is for these reasons that we seek for the immediate enactment of this measure.

REP ING” D. GONZALES, JR.
3 District, Pampanga


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES.
NINETEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session
130

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

‘AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN
THE PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MT. PINATUBO MEMORIAL
Day”

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

SECTION 1. June 15 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the
Province of Pampanga, in remembrance of the ruinous volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, to be
known as the “Mt. Pinatubo Memorial Day”

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

Approved,
§ REPRESS.

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

RECEIVED

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 926 _

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Nagpayong High School in Pasig City into an independent
national high school to be known as Nagpayong National High School.

Article XIV, Section 5(5) of the Constitution provides that the State shall assign the
highest budgetary priority to education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain its
rightful share of the best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means
of job satisfaction and fulfillment. Likewise, Section 5(I) thereof mandates the State to take
into account regional and sectoral needs and conditions and shall encourage local planning
in the development of educational policies and programs.

In the School Year 2021-2022, Nagpayong High School educated 9,567 learners.
Once it becomes an independent national high school, it shall have the resources to
develop its facilities, recruit and/or upskill more personnel, and implement its plans to
provide better services and quality education that is accessible to all.

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

ROMAN T. ROMULO
Lone District, Pasig City

E-Filed »


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 926

Introduced by Representative Roman T. Romulo

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE NAGPAYONG HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PINAGBUHATAN, PASIG
CITY, METRO MANILA INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS NAGPAYONG
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION |. The Nagpayong High School in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, Metro
Manila is hereby converted into a national high school to be known as Nagpayong National High
School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets. liabilities and records of the Nagpayong High School are
hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Nagpayong National High School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Nagpayong National High School, the initial funding of which shall
be charged against the current year's appropriation of the Nagpayong High School. Thereafter,
Il the amount necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual
12 General Appropriations Act.

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4 SEC. 4. Within one hundred twenty days (120) from the approval of this Act, the Secretary
1S of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act,

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7 SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
18 Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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20 Approved,

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

19™ Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 478

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Bukidnon is presently served by three (3) district engineering
office of the Department of Public Works and Highways

Upon the approval of Republic Act No. 10184 on 23 July 2012, creating fourth
legislative district, and considering the inadequacy of three engineering district
serving simultaneously four legislative districts, an additional engineering district in
the province is now needed

The Fourth Legislative District of Bukidnon is composed of sixty-four (64)
barangays. with a population of two hundred eighty-seven thousand seven hundred
twenty (287,720). The creation of another district engineering office shall serve the
City of Valencia and the Municipalities of Pangantucan and Kalilangan

Taking into consideration the aforementioned, the planning, design,
construction, work supervision, maintenance of the highways, bridges, infrastructure
projects, and other public works in the present legislative districts of the province of
Bukidnon, shall be more effectively and expeditiously attended to by adding another
legislative district office in the province, one assigned exclusively to each legislative
district.

This bill was filed during the 16", 17" and 18" Congresses. This bill is
therefore filed for the consideration of this Congress.

LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE
4" Distri¢t, Bukidnon



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

19™ Congress
Fist Regular Session

HOUSE BILL hd. 476

Introduced by HON. LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE

AN ACT CREATING A FOURTH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE
FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. A Fourth District Engineering Office is hereby created in the Fourth
Legislative District of the Province of Bukidnon.

Section 2. The District Engineering Office shail serve the City of Valencia and
the Municipalities of Pangantucan and Kalilangan, all located in the Fourth
Legislative District of the Province of Bukidnon

Section 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the District Engineering Office of the
Fourth Legislative District of the Province of Bukidnon, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No:__124

Introduced by Hon. Juliet Marie de Leon Ferrer

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Bago-Mambucal Road (S00166NR) - Barangay
Caridad — Barangay Sagasa ~ Barangay Ayungon - Barangay Sibucao- Jct
Bagonawa ~ La Castellana Road (S00175NR) Diversion Road into a National
Road.

The above-mentioned roads are utilized as main thoroughfares of the
people of Bago City, La Carlota City, and municipalities of San Enrique and
La Castellana. Given the increasing number of vehicles passing through these
roads, the said roads would require periodic maintenance which can only be
financially sustained by the National Government. The conversion of the roads
to a National Road is vital in promoting safety and in easing the mobility of
people, goods and services. It will greatly help the farmers reduce the time
and cost of transporting their agricultural products from their farms to the
different. markets and trading centers in the Negros Occidental. The
consumers will also benefit, as low transportation cost will reduce the prices
of goods and commodities in the market.

In addition, the road conversion will help other agencies of the National
Government to implement programs that will create business opportunities,
promote health, and ensure peace and order. Hence, the conversion would
have a significant impact not only to the areas mentioned above but also to
the growth and development of the whole province.

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

LEON FERRER
, Negros Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No:__ 124 _

Introduced by Hon. Juliet Marie de Leon Ferrer

AN ACT
CONVERTING BARANGAY CARIDAD - SAGASA - AYUNGON - SIBUCAO
ROAD LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BAGO, MUNICIAPLITY OF
VALLADOLID, AND MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ENRIQUE ALL IN THE
PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDNETAL INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS THERFOR.

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

SECTION 1. The road stretching from Barangay Caridad-Sagasa-
Ayungon-Sibucao road in the City of Bago connecting the Municipalities of
Villadolid and Municipality of San Enrique, all in the Province of Negros
Occidental is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved.