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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City, Metro Manila

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16 AUG 2018

Date:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS'
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL no26 s

Introduced by

Hon. Elenita Milagro:

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Poblacion-Bagong Silang Provincial Road
in the Municipality of Calatagan, Province of Batangas into a National Road.

The Municipality of Calatagan is one of the eight (8) towns of the First
District of Batangas, which is endowed with beautiful tourist spots that if fully
developed, could be potential tourist draws. It has a long coastline, which are
dotted with resorts that cater to foreign and domestic tourists alike. These
beaches and coves are comparable to some of the best tourist destinations in
the country, if not in the asian region. And because the Philippine
Government has identified tourism as a major source of foreign revenues,
efforts must be geared towards the realization of this objective. One of these
is the development of support infrastructures like good roads that will
facilitate better transport for tourists.

The Poblacion-Bagong Silang Provincial Road is one of these vital road
networks. Along this road network are located five (5) of the best resorts in
the Municipality of Calatagan. Developers are further eyeing to put up resorts
along this stretch which would further boast the attractiveness of the area.
Given these developments, it is then necessary that the road leading to these


resorts be properly maintained considering its present and potential

contribution to the national economy.

This Bill then proposes the conversion of the Poblacion-Bagong Silang
Provincial Road in the Municipality of Calatagan into a National Road.

Premises considered, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by

Hon. Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE POBLACION-BAGONG SILANG PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALATAGAN, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS
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 Poblacion-Bagong Silang Provincial Road in the
Municipality of Calatagan, Province of Batangas, is hereby converted into a
National Road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

SEC. 3. 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 §6._2411

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khgljd Q. Qi

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens t0 quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

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

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

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

BDULLAH D. DIMAPORO MOH: ID Q/DIMAPORO,
Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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

HOUSE BILL N'

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

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

SECTION I. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Kahayagan, Municipality of Kapatagan,

Province of Lanao del Norte to be known as Kahayagan National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the

Department's program the operationalization of the Kahayagan National High School, the

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

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

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRIS NTATIVES
RECEIVED
pate; 93 AUG 2018

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

ISTRATION UNIT.
Seventeenth Congress BILLS AND INGEX SERVICE
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., 2361

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Panaon Island in Southern Leyte is strategically located along
the Maharlika Highway. But in spite of this fact, only half of the island
is starting to be developed. The other half remains in an economic
stagnation thereby keeping its residents within the poverty threshold.

The construction the a circumferential road will certainly

improve the economic status of the other half of Panaon Island.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is hereby being

earnestly sought.
AVIA

ROGER G. MERCADO


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 2381

Introduced by Representative Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PANAON ISLAND
CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN SOUTHERN LEYTE.

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

SECTION 1. Construction. There shall be constructed a road/highway that will
traverse around the Panaon Island in Southern Leyte to be known as the Panaon Island

Circumferential Road in alignment with the existing coastal road of the said island

SECTION 2. Implementation. The Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) shall immediately cause the planning/programming and implementation of the
Construction of Panaon Circumferential Road. The maintenance of the said road shall be

included in the annual maintenance program of the DPWH.

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

Publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._2418 |

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens 10 quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.”

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

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

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO- MOHAMAD KH. Q. DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2418
HOUSE BILL NO.

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

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

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

SECTION I. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Rebe, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao

del Norte to be known as Rebe National High School

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Rebe National High School, the funding

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

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

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
pate._16 AUG, 2016

Republic of the Philippin TINE _ rf
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA‘ en
Quezon City peRISTRATION UNIT
SEVENTEENTH CONG! AND INDEX SERVICE

First Regular Session
HOUSE BILLNO._ 2975

Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C. Yu

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 1, Article IV of the 1987 Constitution states that: “The State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all”. This constitutional
provision is inclined with the State’s policy of giving priority to education “to foster
patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human
Hiberation and development”.

This bill is a move in that direction as it aims to establish a national high school at
Barangay Dapiwak, Municipality of Dumingag, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be
known as Dapiwak National High School. The proposed national high school will serve
six (6) barangays, namely: Dapiwak, Ditulan, Canibungan, Guintananan, Mahayahay
and Sinonok.

Barangay Dapiwak has an existing high school department manned by JH Cerilles
School Campus but it had to stop its operation in 2015. Currently, to sustain the
existence of secondary school, teachers are borrowed from Dulop National High School
and paid by the Local Government of Dumingag. Thus, it is believed that the
establishment of a national high school is indispensable in providing quality education
‘to the community.

The passage of this bill is, therefore, earnestly sought.
DIVINAGI aa .
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1* District, ga del Sur



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Sessi
HOUSE BILL NO. 3975

Introduced by Representative Divina Grace C. Yu

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
DAPIWAK, MUNICIPALITY OF DUMINGAG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA
DEL SUR TO BE KNOWN AS DAPIWAK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Dapiwak, Municipality of Dumingag,
Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be known as Dapiwak National High School.
SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Dapiwak National High School, the funding of
which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
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RECEIVED

10 AUG 2016
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE}

Quezon City, Metro Manila Dave

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

1LLNo. 2794

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BILLS 4

HOUSE

Introduced by Congressman Leopoldo N. Bataoil and
Congressman Amado T. Espino, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill sceks to declare April 5 of every year as the Pangasinan Day and a
special non-working public holiday in the Province of Pangasinan,

On April 2, 2013, Proclamation No. 568 issued by the Office of the
President, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochua, Jr. in behalf of President
Benigno Aquino. Jr. declared April 5 as a special non-working holiday in Province of
Pangasinan as the “Agew na Pangasinan”. It is to commemorate the celebration of the
foundation day of the Province of Pangasinan.

The finding of the Committee headed by Atty. Gonzalo Duque, Pangasinan was
constituted as a province or “alcaldea” under the Spanish crown on April 5, 1580 was
adopted in a provincial ordinance enacted last year by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan,

With the declaration of April 5 as a special non-working holiday in the whole
Province of Pangasinan will give full opportunity to the residents to commemorate and
celebrate the historic event of the foundation of the province. Several commemorative
activities will then be held

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

0 'T. EBPLYO, JR.



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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

2794

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Congressman Leopoldo N. Bataoil and
Congressman Amado T. Espino, Jr.

AN ACT
DECLARING APRIL 5 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE PANGASINAN DAY AND A
SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN,

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

SECTION 1. April 5 of every year is hereby declared as the Pangasinan Day and
a special non-working holiday in the Province of Pangasinan.

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines DATE,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City TRE

BY:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

RFCSTPATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL-NO. 2417

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Old Pobl
Municipality of Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte to be known as the Old Poblacion National
High School.

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

“The State shall protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible (0 all.”

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

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

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

BDULLAH D. DIMAPORO ). DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte First District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

OALT
HOUSE BILL NO. _& ‘t

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

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL IN BARANGAY OLD
POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF POONA PIAGAPO, PROVINCE OF LANAO
DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE OLD POBLACION NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the superv

ion of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Old Poblacion, Municipality of Poona

Piagapo, Pro

¢ of Lanao del Norte to be known as Old Poblacion National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Old Poblacion National High School, the

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

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

implementing the provisions of this Act

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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Quezon City
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS. BY:
First Regular Session
222 3 REGISTRATION UNIT

HOUSE BILL NO. L BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID G. MANGUDADATU

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road connecting the Municipality of Datu
Paglas in the Province of Maguindano and the Municipalities of Columbio and Lutayan
in the province of Sultan Kudarat into a national road.

Roads are integral part of the transport system. A country’s road network should
be efficient in order to maximize economic and social benefits. They play a significant
role in achieving national development and contributing to overall performance and
social function of the community. Thus, there is a need to make all roads accessible and
in good condition at all times in order to hasten the people’s mobility and to accelerate
the promotion of economic growth in the communities.

The provincial road connecting the Municipality of Datu Paglas in Maguindanao,
Columbio and the municipalities of Lutayan in Sultan Kudarat is one road full of potholes
and hardly passable during rainy season.

Since the local government could not afford to improve or maintain adequately
the provincial road, there is a need to convert the provincial road connecting the
Municipalities of Datu Paglas in Maguindanao, Columbio and Lutayan in the Province of
Sultan Kudarat into a national road in order for the national Government to implement
the repair and maintenance of the road.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is highly recommended.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2&3

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID G. MANGUDADATU.

AN ACT CONVERTING
THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING
THE MUNICIPLAITY OF DATU PAGLAS, PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO.
AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF COLUMBIO AND LUTAYAN, PROVINCE OF
SULTAN KUDARAT INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting the Municipality of Datu Paglas in
the Province of Maguindanao and the Municipalities of Columbio and Lutayan in the
Province of Sultan Kudarat is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in its
Program the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which
shall be included in the 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,
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First Regular Session REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL no.2892

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the diversion road network connecting Barangay
Bagadion and Barangay Mambulo Nuevo, within the Municipality of Libmanan,
Camarines Sur, into a National Road

Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is
strategically connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines
Sur and the Bicol Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase
economic activity within the Second District primarily, and the entire Camarines Sur
and the Bicol Region as a whole.

The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient
transportation of basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected
that such road conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage
competitive flow of investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social
living conditions not just of the people living along such roads, but in the arterial
secondary and tertiary roads that lead to it.

The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national
roads as prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and
Highways have been substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.
District) Gamarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2892

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD NETWORK CONNECTING
BARANGAY BAGADION AND BARANGAY MAMBULO NUEVO IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIBMANAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road connecting Barangay Bagadion
and Barangay Mambulo Nuevo in the Municipality of Libmanan,
Province of Camarines Sur, consisting of three kilometers and one
hundred ten meters (3.11km), more or less, is hereby converted into a
national road.

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

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

Approved,
‘HORSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
03 AUG 2016

Republic of the Philippines aE
House of Representatives Tiwie:__ GID Por

Quezon City, Metro Manila ey: fowl

Seventeenth Congress REGISTRATION UNIT
First Regular Session ‘BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

no, 2504

HOUSE BI

Introduced by the Honorable Ann K. Hofer

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This Bill seeks the conversion of the Surabay-San Fernandino Road in the Province of
Zamboanga Sibugay into a national road. This major road network connects the Municipality
of R.T. Lim, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay to the Municipality of Siocon, Province of
Zamboanga del Norte.

The development of the Surabay-San Fernandino Road is essential to the growth of
interior barangays, particularly in the Second Legislative District of Zamboanga Sibugay,
which have tremendous socio-economic potentials. However, the provincial government is
presently cash strapped to effectively develop and maintain the said road to enhance the flow
of commerce, movement of people and the delivery of basic services. Thus, it is imperative
for the national government to step in and assume this obligation, considering its vast
resources and technical capability.

For these reasons, the approval of this Bill is eamestly sought.

r

; ‘ie

ANN K. HOFER
Second District, Zamboanga Sibugay


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 2504

Introduced by the Honorable ANN K. HOFER

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SURABAY-SAN NDINO ROAD TO
BOUNDARY OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, CONNECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OF R.T. LIM, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY AND
THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, 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 Surabay-San Fernandino Road to the boundary of Zamboanga del
Norte connecting the Municipality of R.T. Lim, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay and the
Municipality of Siocon, Province of Zamboanga del Norte is hereby converted into a national
road.

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

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 2453

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Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V, COLLANTES

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to provide for the creation of Regional Trial Court branches in the
Municipalities of Sto. Tomas and Agoncillo, Batangas.

It is said that “Justice delayed is justice denied”. The 1987 Philippine Constitution states
that “all persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial or administrative bodies.” Due to the voluminous number of cases being filed,
justice is dispensed at a very slow rate. There is an undue delay in the disposition of cases.

The legislation of additional regional trial courts in Batangas intends to remedy the
overflowing case dockets in the courts.

‘The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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'HERESA V. COLLANTES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

243

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. MA. THERESA V. COLLANTES

AN ACT CREATING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL.
COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS TO BE STATIONED IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF STO. TOMAS AND AGONCILLO, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 14(E) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS ‘THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980”, AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. Two (2) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court in the Province of
Batangas to be stationed in the municipalities of Sto. Tomas and Agoncillo are hereby created in the
Fourth Judicial Region,

‘The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch numbers for the newly-created Regional

Trial Court branches in the Fourth Judicial Region.

SEC. 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the operationalization of one (1)
additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas and one (1)

additional Regional Trial Court branch to be stationed in the Municipality of Agoncillo, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SEC. 3. Section 14(e) of Batas Pambansa Big. 129, otherwise known as “The Judiciary

Regorganization Act of 1980", as amended and all other laws, rules and regulations which are

inconsistent wit

this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or
in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPi«
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE} pate; 03 AUG 2016
Quezon City
TIME: «Cony
17" CONGRESS BY:

First Regular Session
RECISTRATON UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILLNO. 2384 |

Introduced by
REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO and REP. FERNANDO V. GONZALEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘This bill proposes the conversion of the Banwang Gurang, Donsol, Sorsogon,
Jovellar, Albay Road into a national road.

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

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

;CYDERO

EVELINA 6.

IZALEZ



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._2384

Introduced by
REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO and RE!

ERNANDO V. GONZALEZ

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE BANWANG GURANG, DONSOL, SORSOG'
ALBAY ROAD ‘0 ANATIONAL ROAD

- JOVELLAR,

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

CTION 1. The Banwang Gurang, Donsol, Sorsogon — Jovellar, Albay Road is
hereby converted into a national road,

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

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

Approved,
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HUOSEOF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
pare, 08 AUG 2016
Republic of the Philippines ns
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS i
First Regular Session BiLis

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HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HON. FERNANDO V. GONZALEZ,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a Registry of Deeds in the City of Ligao in the Province of
Albay.

The intent is to bring the services of the National Government closer to the people of
the Ligao City.

The City has a vast and growing population of 104,914 in 2010 and a total land area
of 24,640 hectares, making it the largest city in the Province of Albay in terms of land area.

The services rendered by the Registry of Deeds are thus, proportionately warranted
given this population size and land area. Likewise, the City has been experiencing a rise in
the demand for services related to land registrations owing to massive opening of
subdivisions and relocation sites for displaced population of Albay. To transact official
business with the Registry of Deeds, the people of Ligao need to travel a considerable
distance to the nearest Registry of Deeds offices in the City of Legaspi and the City of Naga
before they can register the documents affecting their lands. Often, they need to engage in
four to five transactions before their needs are attended to and/or concluded. This situation
makes the registration process even more tedious, cumbersome and expensive, hence, a
disservice to the peoples' interest.

The City Government is ready to incorporate in its new City Hall Complex the space
and facilities requirements for the proposed Registry of Deeds.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session,
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HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HON. FERNANDO V. GONZALEZ

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A REGISTRY OF DEEDS IN THE CITY OF LIGAO, PROVINCE
OF ALBAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Registry of Deeds in the City of Ligao,

Province of Albay.

SECTION 2. The Registry of Deeds shall be headed by a Deputy Register of Deeds
to be appointed by the Secretary of Justice upon the recommendation of the Administrator of
the Land Registration Authority. The Deputy Register of Deeds shall be assisted by a staff to
be appointed by the Administrator.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Justice shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The Department of Justice shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Registry of Deeds in the City of Ligao,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESE!
lic of the Philippin}s ae
REPRESEN TApives RECEIVED
02 AUG 2016
DATE: - ay

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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Fhe curvent system of adoption has proven tedious and expensive for many
porenis who wanted to adopt. Hence, simulation of birth has become a convenient
‘al alternative. This, despite, the provision under the Revised Penal Code
ing simulation of birth as a crime,

Yo correct this, Republic Act No. 2 or the “Dome: Adoption Act of
wh 1998, gave a period of five yea hin which to reetily
‘en with this opportunity, however, Petitions for Adoption with
ification of Simulated Birth, under the law, remained minimal since its
‘To date, sintulation of births has remained the surreptitiously practiced
wn in the country.

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¢ problem lies in s factors, among such are failure to disseminate
ioution about the ammesty under the law, the tedious domestic adoption
inability to pay the ve cost of regular adoption, fear
nil eret” kept for so long, unprepareduess to reveal the
g child and others.

as his/her rights under the law and
nded application to cover simulated births even after the
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NOWN AS THE DOMESTIC ADOPTION ACY OF

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Senate and House of Representatives

of the Philippines in

SRCTION 1. Section 22 of Republic Act No. 89§2 is hereby amended to read

Section

Rectification of Simulated Births. — A person who
has, [prior to the effectivity of this Act,} simulated the birth of a child
boli not be punished for such act: Provided, ‘That the simulation of
birth was made for the best interest of the child and that he/she has
d and treated by that person as his/her own
ed, further, That the application for correction of
registration and petition for adoption shall be filed within
‘TY (20) years from the effectivity of this Act and
fler: Prowided, finally, Phat such person complies
as specified im Article IV of this Act and other
quirements as determined by the Department.

Section 22 — A, SHOULD THE CHILD WHOS

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Republic of the Philippines RECEIVED
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‘Quezon City DATE:
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BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 248i

EXPLANATORY NOTE
The billboard issue must come to an end.

This bill intends simply to leave the matter of billboard content solely and liberally to the ‘civic
sense’ (Bernas: 2011) of the advertisers and advertising agencies and therefore no longer
within the ambit of either the LGU or the MMDA to regulate.

It will be self-regulatory instead on the part of billboard advertisers themselves to determine
which images are beautiful or ugly to the extent that it shall also be within their competent
judgement to assail if a billooard content is libellous or otherwise obscene.

This is predicated on the belief that commercial advertising should allow for the free flow of
commercial information given that this is of general public interest until such time that
‘standards of regulations specific for commercial speech would have been written.

The controversial case of models in briefs (underwear) on huge bill6ards along EDSA iS
deemed by the author as neither illegal nor obscene especially so/where either the LGU or
the MMDA is taking the more aggressive hand than leaving the rfatter to governing body of
advertising companies themselves.

In this light, approval of this bill is most urgently sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No, 2431

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ALLOWING ADVERTISERS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES TO DETERMINE
BILLBOARD CONTENT AND PRESCRIBING SELF-REGULATORY CRITERIA
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Billboard Content Act of 2016”

SEC. 2. This Act shall cover all billboard advertisements on open public display in
Metro Manila and other cities and towns as to their billboard content thereby allowing
advertisers and advertising agencies to determine and prescribe self-regulatory criteria
therefore.

SEC. 3. The Metro Manila Development Authority in the case of Metro Manila or
similar authority in the case of other cities and towns shall issue the appropriate rules and
regulations to carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

244

AU UNIT
SERVICE

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon, Jerry P. Treiias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Jalandoni Street in Iloilo City, presently classified as a local
city road, into a national road

The road spans a total length of 906.6 lineal meters and is located at the City Proper
District of Hoilo City. The road is used as an access route to several tourist facilities, including
the Fine Rock Hotel and the Regatta Hotel. It is also used as an access route to medical centers
such as the St, Therese Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital. The road is also used to access religious
institutions such as the San Agustin Church, the Assumption Convent and the Iglesia Filipina
Independencia Church. The conversion of the street into a national road will empower the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure the maintenance of this key Iloilo
City thoroughfare.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval 7? a
JERRM Pi ARENAS



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

5544
HOUSE BILLNO.__ #244

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

AN ACT CONVERTING JALANDONI STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO
CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPRORIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION I. Jalandoni 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,
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines
pare, 02 AUG 2016

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City er
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS By.
First Regular Session —

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HOUSE BILL NO. 2416 t Hal ae een
BALLS ano iorx SERVICE

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2416

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

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

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of
Education, a national high school in Barangay Upper Sta. Cruz, Municipality of Lala,

Province of Lanao del Norte to be known as Upper Sta. Cruz National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Upper Sta. Cruz National High School,

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

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

implementing the provisions of this Act.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
ENTATIVES
RECEIVED
04 AUG 2016

“PATON

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ION. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NO’

The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them as provided for under Article II, Section 15 of the 1987
Constitution.

As public Health Workers, the Sanitarians are part of the Department of Health
Programs specifically on Environmental Health and Sanitation and its other duties which are
attached hereto,

Since sanitarians work closely with the community they are in a very crucial position
to effect change in the sanitary habits and practices of the community. They work together
with the rural health units in the prevention of epidemics and outbreaks of all kinds of
diseases as provided for under Presidential Decree No. 856, otherwise known as “The Code
of Sanitation of the Philippines.”

This bill seeks to upgrade the position of sanitary inspectors to the next higher salary
grade. By this, upgrading the salaries of the Sanitarians, they can fulfill better their
responsibilities to provide quality health care, truly responsive to the needs of the
community's primary health care.

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

JOSE ANTOMO R. SY-ALVARADO



ublic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI

Quezon City

17" Congress

r Session

2531

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by JOSE A Y-ALVARADO _

AN ACT UPGRADING THE POSITION OF
HIGHER SALARY GRAD!

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

SECTION 1. The position of sanitation inspector is hereby upgraded to the next
higher salary grade (SG) as follows

POSITION ___ SALARY GRADE
ne [3 From _
“Sanitation Inspector SG 06
Sanitation Inspector I SG 08
[Sanitation Inspector lil SGit
Sanitation Inspector IV |_ $613
(‘Sanitation Inspector V_ SG15 |
Sanitation Inspector VI SG 18 |

SECTION 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Local
Interior and Local Government shali, in coordination with the Department of Budget and
Management, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this act.

SECTION 3. The amount needed for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the respective local government units.

SECTION 4. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

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

Approved,

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