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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3893

Introduced by Representative Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure aims to convert the C. A. Fernandez Road into a national road.
This reclassification will enable the Department of Public Works and Highways
and relevant national agencies to take charge of its development, ensuring access to
essential funding and technical support.

The C. A. Fernandez Road or also known as the Baliwasan Chico Road,
operates at the level of a national highway. It accommodates a significant volume
of motorists and pedestrians at all times of the day. It is indispensable for the
movement of goods, services, and people, impacting not only the First Legislative
District of Zamboanga City but also regional transport networks.

Unfortunately, this critical thoroughfare remains under local jurisdiction and
is plagued by chronic congestion, deteriorating infrastructure, and a troubling rate
of traffic-related accidents. The local government lacks the necessary resources to
fund the urgent improvements, rehabilitation, and maintenance required.

This proposed conversion is not just an administrative change; it is a
strategic intervention that will decisively alleviate traffic congestion, enhance road
safety, and bolster the First Legislative District of Zamboanga City’s economic
vitality. Most importantly, it will significantly improve the daily lives of my
constituents by ensuring a safer, more efficient, and reliable road network.

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

KATRWA REIKO CHUA-TAI


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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3893

Introduced by Representative Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE C. A. FERNANDEZ CITY ROAD, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE BALIWASAN CHICO ROAD, IN ZAMBOANGA 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. The C. A. Fernandez Road, also known as the Baliwasan
Chico Road in Zamboanga City, is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the repair, maintenance and improvement 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 newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
 First Regular Session 
House Bill No.___ 
INTRODUCED BY: HON. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks the establishment of a Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 
Office in First District of Samar, particularly at Calbayog City, for field operations, 
program delivery and initiatives focused on improving business delivery services in the 
First District of Samar. This proposed measure aims to further support trade growth in 
the District as well as improve the ease of doing business and alleviate pressures from 
unemployment. 
In this regard, the creation and establishment of DTI Office in the City of Calbayog 
will help resolve, respond and cater to this need and engage the people, local 
communities and all stakeholders. 
Foregoing considered; the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
Representative, First District of Samar 
August 12, 2025
10:10 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
 First Regular Session  
House Bill No.___ 
INTRODUCED BY HON. STEPHEN JAMES T. TAN 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) 
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF CALBAYOG, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in the Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. 
A city office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is hereby 
established in the City of Calbayog, Samar. 
SECTION 2. 
The Secretary of the DTI shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the DTI Calbayog City Office, the funding of which 
shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 3. 
The Secretary of the DTI shall issue such rules and regulations as may 
be necessary to carry out the purpose 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, 
3522
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Republic of the Philippines fi oN
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO3212

Introduced by Representative CIRIACO B. GATO, JR., MD, FPSO-HNS

Explanatory Note

This proposed legislation seeks to recognize June 26 as a Special Non-Working
Holiday in the Province of Batanes, commemorating the rich history, cultural heritage, and
unique identity of the Ivatan people.

The significance of June 26 traces back to 1783, when Batanes was first established as
aprovince. In 1879, Batanes became a town under the jurisdiction of Cagayan. It regained its
status as a province with the passage of Act No. 1952 on May 20, 1909, reinforcing its
distinct identity and governance. Since then, June 26 has been observed as the founding
anniversary of Batanes, a date of profound historical significance to its people.

By declaring June 26 as a Special Non-Working Holiday, we honor the historical
foundation of Batanes as a province, give due recognition to its cultural legacy, which
continues to shape the lives of its residents today, and allow the Ivatans, who are known for
their deep sense of community, to fully participate in the celebrations.

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

B. GATO JR., MD, FPSO-HNS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3212

Introduced by Representative CIRIACO B. GATO, JR., MD, FPSO-HNS

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 26 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANES

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

SECTION 1. June twenty-six (26) of every year is hereby declared as a special non-
working holiday in the province of Batanes, to be known as “Batanes Day” in
commemoration of its foundation 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,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
20th Congress 
First Regular Session 
 
 House Bill No. 669 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE EMIGDIO P. TANJUATCO III 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the JICA Highway Provincial Road to a National Road in the Province 
of Rizal. Considering the highway’s contribution serving as a major commercial route to all 
types of vehicles and the evident fact that its transformation will abbreviate the travelling time 
and distance route from Metro Manila, and other neighboring provinces, to the Rizal Province, 
the conversion of JICA Highway into a national road becomes a necessity. 
The JICA highway traverses the coastal barangays of the Municipalities of Jalajala, Pilillia, and 
Baras in the Province of Rizal. A significant tourism access road that ushers to the homespun 
vibe and rustic sceneries of the various towns of the province.  
The conversion will further boost tourism development for the entire province of Rizal, 
particularly, in Barangay Bayugo and Punta, where some main attractions in Jalajala are 
located; 
Given the continuity of development in the Municipality of Jalajala and the relevant 
municipalities in general, of the Second District of Rizal, there will be an unavoidable increase 
of vehicle density, thus exposing JICA Highway to major utilization. This road conversion is 
well-appreciated development given the growing resources required for the highway’s upkeep 
and maintenance. 
Furthermore, the improved accessibility and ease of transport, promised by the conversion, 
will attract more stakeholders to invest on Eco-Tourism business in the province, thus, creating 
more revenues for the aforementioned municipalities in the district. 
Given the notable positive impact in the lives of the residents of the relevant municipalities and 
the socio-economic benefits that the conversion will create, the immediate passage of this bill 
is earnestly sought 
EMIGDIO P. TANJUATCO 
July 1, 2025
8:00 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
20th Congress 
First Regular Session 
 
 House Bill No. 669 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE EMIGDIO P. TANJUATCO III 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE JICA HIGHWAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
JALAJALA, PROVINCE OF RIZAL FROM A MUNICIPAL 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 JICA Highway in the Municipality of Jalajala, Province of Rizal, is 
hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of 
Public Works and Highways (DPWH). 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the improvement, 
maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in 
the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 899

Introduced by Representative Gerardo “Gerryboy” J. Espina, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is not unknown to many that Biliran Province is made up of a group of
islands. To realize its full tourism potential, the necessary infrastructure must be
provided. And with the passage of RA 10409, otherwise known as “An Act Declaring
the Province of Biliran as Tourism Development Area and providing funds therefor,”
it is expected that more foreign and local tourists will be enticed to explore the island.

This bill seeks to provide for the development, rehabilitation, and
modernization of Naval Airport in the Province of Biliran, being the capital town that
serves as the center of trade and commerce in the province. Developing and
upgrading the airport's capability to handle commercial aircraft will create more
business opportunities, which would redound to the greater benefit of the province.

Furthermore, Province of Biliran is located in the Eastern Visayas Region and
it is frequently hit by typhoons and other natural calamities. During this period,
calamity assistance can be easily delivered and availed by the eight (8) island
municipalities of Biliran including the nearby provinces if there is a complete airport
facility in the area.

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

REP. GERARDO “GERRYBOY” J. ESPINA, JR.
Distkict, Biliran


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No._899.

Introduced by Representative Gerardo “Gerryboy” J. Espina, Jr.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND
MODERNIZATION OF NAVAL AIRPORT IN THE PROVINCE OF BILIRAN
AND TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. To enhance tourism, trade and commerce in the province, the
Naval Airport in the Province of Biliran shall be developed, rehabilitated and
modernized.

SEC. 2. In times of calamity assistance, Naval Airport, being located in the
center of trade and commerce can facilitate the fast delivery of services and assistance
to the eight (8) island municipalities in Biliran and to other nearby provinces thereof.

SEC 3. For the purpose of compliance of this Act, the Civil Aviation Authority
of the Philippines or the Department of Transportation and Communications shall
formulate and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act, including the necessary support facilities such as
construction of terminal building and all other equipment indispensably required.

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

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 789 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the local road stretching from Barangay Camingawan 
and Barangay Carol-an in the City of Kabankalan in the Province of Negros Occidental, 
and connecting it with the Municipality of Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental, into 
a national road. 
National roads, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 
are arguably the Philippines' most valuable public asset. All over the world, the most 
livable, productive and climate-friendly cities are those where visitors and residents 
are able to move around efficiently and safely without reliance solely on a private 
motor vehicle.1 
Functioning as both a transportation and commercial artery between the 
provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, the local road experiences a high 
volume of daily vehicular traffic, which has significantly contributed to its current state 
of deterioration. Given the limited financial resources of the concerned local 
government units, sustained repair and maintenance efforts have proven challenging. 
Consequently, there is a pressing need to convert the local road into a national road to 
ensure its proper upkeep and continued serviceability, with the help of the Department 
of Public Works and Highways. 
1 National roads should serve all Filipinos. (n.d.). https://www.pids.gov.ph/details/news/in-the-
news/national-roads-should-serve-all-filipinos  
July 1, 2025
12:57 pm


In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ATTY. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 789 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE LOCAL ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY 
CAMINGAWAN AND BARANGAY CAROL-AN IN THE CITY OF 
KABANKALAN, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AND 
CONNECTING IT WITH THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAYASAN, PROVINCE 
OF NEGROS ORIENTAL, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The local road stretching from Barangay Camingawan and Barangay 
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Carol-an in the City of Kabankalan, Province of Negros Occidental and connecting with 
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the Municipality of Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental, is hereby converted into a 
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national road. 
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Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
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include in the program of the department the improvement, repair, and maintenance 
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of the said road, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
8 
Appropriations Act. 
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Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the 
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Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
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Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
HOUSE BILL NO. _3_5_2 
Introduced by Representative 
ZIAUR-RAHMAN "ZIA" ALONTO ADIONG 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE PEOPLE'S PARK AND PUBLIC LIBRARY IN MARAWI 
CITY, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR INTO THE FIRST DISTRICT 
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY TO BE KNOWN AS THE SENATOR ALAUYA 
ALONTO CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SEC. 1. The existing People's Park and Public Library in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, 
is hereby converted into a First Congressional District Library to be known as the 
Senator Alauya Alonto Congressional Library, which shall be under the direct control 
and supervision of the Director of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP). 
SEC. 2. The Director of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) shall appoint the 
following to manage the Senator Alauya Alonto Congressional Library: 
•
Librarian III;
•
Librarian II;
•
Librarian I;
•
Administrative Assistant II;
•
Computer File Librarian I;
•
Administrative Aide VI;
•
Watchmen (Security Guard); and
•
Other personnel necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
The appointments of the positions provided in this section shall be in accordance with 
the Compensation and Position System and other similar rules and regulations. 
In addition, the salaries and allowances shall be in accordance with Republic Act 
No. 11466, also known as the "Salary Standardization Law of 2019," and other 
applicable laws. 
SEC. 3. The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) shall include in its program 
the implementation of this Act, and the funding for the implementation shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NOSST

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically
handicapped, have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with
autism, ADHD and other similar medical conditions. Students in the SPED program are
placed in an educational environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided
by sufficient faculty and staff members trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are only three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the
City of Mati, Davao Oriental. Due to the distance and financial constraints brought about
by high transportation costs, personal and safety expenses, and other necessary logistical
costs, these centers are inaccessible to special learners residing in the farther areas of the
district including barangays Dahican, Dawan, Macangao, La Union, Tibanban and Luzon.

This bill is being filed in response to the petition made by the residents of the
Municipality of San Isidro for the establishment of a SPED Center within their municipal
proper to be called the La Union Elementary School SPED Center. A version of this bill
was previously filed during the 19% Congress by the same principal.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

CHEENO MI ALMARIO
Rep) ve
24 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.397

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LA UNION,
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
LA UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, a special education school in Barangay La Union, Municipality of San Isidro,
Province of Davao Oriental to be known as La Union Elementary School Special Education
(SPED) Center.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the La Union Elementary School SPED
Center, 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 (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENATATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5
HOUSE BILL NO_992

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to require the teaching of road safety education as
part of the curriculum of the K+ 12 program of the Department of
Education.

About 12,000 Filipinos die on the road every year. Sadly, one of the
challenges that weface today is the insufficiency of technology and
equipment to conduct rigid enforcement of transportation laws. While
numerous legislations have been made to address risk factors such as over-
speeding, drinking and driving, and non-use of seatbelts and helmets, lives
are still untimely spent on the roads. Unfortunately, accident reports show
that more and more of our young below the age of eighteen (18) are involved
in road accidents which resulted to injuries and untimely death.

To save more lives, there is a need to initiate this legislative measure to
inculcate road safety consciousness among our students as early as
possible so as to instill in them at an early age safety consciousness.

Hence, the importance of this bill seeking to integrate road safety
education as part of the curriculum of the K+12 program of the Department

of Education.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENATATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5
HOUSE BILL No_!92

AN ACT
INTEGRATING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM
OF THE K+12 PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known asthe "ROAD SAFETY
EDUCATION ACT."

SECTION. 2. It is the policy of the State to ensure a safe, viable
and dependable road safety system in the country in order to
protects the welfare of the general public. Towards this
end, the State shall put in place a mechanism to inculcate road
safety consciousness to our students as early as possible.

SECTION. 3. Road safety education, which includes but not
limited to pedestrian safety, car passenger, driving safety near
roads, traffic signages, is hereby required to be part of the
curriculum for the K+ 12 Program.

SECTION. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), in
coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), shall
adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5. The funds needed for the purpose of implementing
this Act shall be sourced from the Road Safety fund which is
7.5% of the Motor Vehicles User's Charge.


SECTION 6. All laws, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed or _ modified accordingly

SECTION7. This Act shall take effect fifteen(15) days
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 992

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The conversion of Capitol Drive in the City of Balanga, Province of Bataan into a national
road is proposed. The conversion of the said road will provide it with the necessary support to
ensure that it maintains optimal serviceability and accessibility for our constituents within its

vicinity.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 992

Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia

AN ACT CONVERTING CAPITOL DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BALANGA, PROVINCE
OF BATAAN 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. The Capito! Drive in the City of Balanga, Province of Bataan is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works
and Highways.

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 fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 261 __

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.

RACHEL ny heet poe DEL MAR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 761

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
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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _904

Introduced by HON. JOHN TRACY F. CAGAS

AN ACT
REDISTRICTING THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR INTO TWO
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The province of Davao del Sur currently is a lone district. It is composed of one (1) city
and nine (9) municipalities with a population of 680,481 people according to the 2020 census.
However, this number is continuously increasing and the provision of services has been
difficult in relation also to the geographic makeup of the province

Article VI, Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, “ Each
legislative district shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent
territory with a population threshold of at least two hundred fifty thousand (250,000), or each
province, shall have at least one representative.

‘The current population of the province warrants the creation of an additional legislative
congressional district, to ensure balance and proportionate representation. This will also make
public services and governance more accessible.

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

JOHN '. CAGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

904

HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by Ht

JOHN TRACY F. CAGAS:

AN ACT
REDISTRICTING THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR INTO TWO
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS

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

SECTION 1. Redistricting. - The Province of Davao del Sur is hereby redistricted into two
(2) legislative districts as follows:

First Legislative District : Digos City and the municipalities of Sta. Cruz and Bansalan

Second Legislative District : Municipalities of Malalag, Sulop, Kiblawan, Padada,
Hagonoy, Matanao and Magsaysay

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representatives. — The incumbent representative of the First Legislative
District of Davao del Sur shall continue to represent the said district until the new representative
of the redistricted Province of Davao del Sur shall have been elected and qualified in the next
regular congressional elections.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Commission on Elections shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. ~If, for any reason, any portion or provision of this Act shall be
held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall continue
to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed, amended 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
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 260

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to provide for the construction of a Light Rail
Transport (LRT) System or Metro Rail Transport (MRT) System or Monorail
‘Transport System over, as well as a Subway Transport System 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 for
years now by the residents of the first district of the City of Cebu.

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

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

RACHEL rang etre fe DEL MAR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 289

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

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT
(LRT) SYSTEM OR METRO RAIL TRANSPORT (MRT) SYSTEM OR
MONORAIL TRANSPORT OVER, AS WELL AS A SUBWAY TRANSPORT
SYSTEM 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 Transportation (DOT) shall cause the
construction of a Light Rail Transport (LRT) System or Metro Rail Transport
(MRT) System or Monorail Transport System over, as well as a Subway
Transport System 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 Osmenia, 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
Transportation (DOTr) under the current General Appropriations Act.
Thereafter such sum as may be necessary 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,
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 973 
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard A. Guintu 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This measure seeks to establish a PRC Satellite Office in Roxas City, Province of Capiz 
At present, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has an existing field office 
located in Iloilo City. This office serves professionals from the province of Iloilo as well as the 
entire Region VI, including the provinces of Antique, Aklan, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, and 
Capiz. Unfortunately, the distance from Roxas City, Capiz to Iloilo City spans 109 kilometers, and 
this entails a travel time of two hours and thirty minutes. This poses a significant burden to clients 
in terms of transportation costs, loss of productive time, and additional effort just to access PRC 
services. 
The establishment of a PRC Satellite Office in Roxas City shall decongest the volume of 
transactions being catered in the PRC Office in Iloilo City. Furthermore, Capiznons with PRC-
related transactions shall no longer need to travel to Iloilo City. Furthermore, clients from 
neighboring provinces such as Antique, Aklan, and the northern part of Iloilo, may find to more 
convenient to travel to Capiz instead, thereby reducing their travel time and associated costs.  
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is sought. 
IVAN HOWARD A. GUINTU 
Representative, 1st District of Capiz 
July 1, 2025
5:44 pm


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 973 
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard A. Guintu 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION SATELLITE 
OFFICE IN ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Professional 
1 
Regulation Commission (PRC), a satellite office of the PRC in Roxas City, Province of Capiz. 
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SEC. 2. The PRC shall immediately include in its program the establishment, operation, 
4 
and maintenance of the PRC satellite office, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
5 
General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC. 3. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions 
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not so declared shall remain in force and effect. 
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SEC. 4. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and regulations contrary to 
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or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are repealed or amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 5 This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 396

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently included in its strategic goals the
“expansion of access and inclusion in basic education.” In line with this thrust, the DepEd
institutionalized the Special Education (SPED) Program - a curriculum that caters
specifically to learners who are visually or hearing impaired, orthopedically
handicapped, have learning disabilities, suffer speech impediments, or are afflicted with
autism, ADHD and other similar medical conditions. Students in the SPED program are
placed in an educational environment with facilities suited to their abilities and guided
by sufficient faculty and staff trained to educate special learners.

At present, there are only three (3) SPED Centers in the Schools Division of the
City of Mati, Davao Oriental. Due to the distance and financial constraints brought about
by high transportation costs, personal and safety expenses, and other necessary logistical
costs, these centers are inaccessible to special learners residing in the farther areas of the
district including Dahican, Dawan, Macangao, Banaybanay, Tibanban and Luzon.

This bill is being filed in response to the petition made by the residents of the
Municipality of Banaybanay for the establishment of a SPED Center within their
municipal proper to be called the Banaybanay Central Elementary School SPED Center. A
version of this bill was previously filed during the 19" Congress by the same principal.

Support for this bill is earnestly sought.

CHEENO ). ALMARIO
Re tive
24 District, Davao Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.396_

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE CHEENO MIGUEL D. ALMARIO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BANAYBANAY, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
BANAYBANAY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, a special education school in the Municipality of Banaybanay, Province of
Davao Oriental to be known as Banaybanay Central Elementary School Special Education
(SPED) Center.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Banaybanay Central Elementary
School SPED Center, 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 (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, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 759.

Introduced by HON. ALFREDO D. MARANON III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill was approved on Third and Final Reading in the House of
Representatives during the 19" Congress, thereafter, the same was transmitted to the
Senate for its consideration, however, it was not acted upon due to lack of time.

This bill seeks to establish a district office of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) in the City of Sagay, Negros Occidental.

The City of Sagay in Negros Occidental is a home of 148,894 Sagaynons
according to the 2020 census population by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
It has an area of 330.34 square kilometers (127.54 sq. m.) and is located along the
northeastern coast of Negros Island. It is bounded on the north by the Visayan Sea,
on the east by Escalante City and the town of Toboso, on the south by the town of
Calatrava, and on the west by the cities of Cadiz and Silay

LTO Region VI through LTO Cadiz District office presently covers the area and
is responsible for delivering road safety in the said area. However, LTO Cadiz District
Office can only do so as its manpower would allow. The establishment of an LTO
District Office in Sagay City will be an advantage to the people of Sagay City and also
to the LTO Region VI Management insofar as the decongestion of services is
concemed for the ultimate benefits of the public in the region.

A new district office will provide new and additional personnel to the LTO
Management that will help lighten the loads of day-to-day operations and generate
additional jobs for the eligible public as well as opportunities for small businesses to
provide allied services to that of LTO.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of the bills is earnestly sought for.

ALF 10 D. MARANON III


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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 735

Introduced by HON. ALFREDO D. MARANON III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF SAGAY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a district office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) in the City of Sagay, Negros Occidental

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the LTO District Office
in the City of Sagay, Negros Occidental, the funding of which shail 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 newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 519 
Introduced by TUCP Partylist Representative 
HON. RAYMOND DEMOCRITO C. MENDOZA 
AN ACT 
PROTECTING EMPLOYEES IN CASES OF MERGER OR 
CONSOLIDATION, SALE OR TRANSFER OF ALL OR 
SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS OR BUSINESSES OF THEIR 
EMPLOYERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be ii enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the policy of the State to extend 
utmost protection to the security of tenure, wages, benefits and other employment terms 
and conditions of employees in cases of merger or consolidation of the business of their 
employer with other entities. The protection shall extend in case an employer acquire, 
transfer, sell, assign, convey or lease all or substantially all assets, business enterprise 
or going concern to another employer or business entity. 
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. - As defined under this Act, the following terms 
shall have the following meaning: 
a) "Employer" - shall include any person or entity, natural or juridical, acting
in the interest of an employer as defined under the Labor Code or
Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended.
b)
"Merger and/or Consolidation" - shall not merely refer to the process of
merger and/or consolidation of two or more corporations under Section 76
of the Corporation Code, but likewise to the merger and/or consolidation of
businesses, enterprises or operations, of all other juridical entities.
c) "Transfer of Business" shall refer to the transfer, sale, assignment,
conveyance or lease of an employer of all or substantially all assets, business
enterprise or a going concern of the employer to another entity;
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 985

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
2™ District, Ilocos Norte

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Field Office in the Province of Ilocos Norte to provide students and their
parents easy access to programs and services of CHED. This would help
provide a more efficient and effective program and service delivery,
particularly in following up applications for student financial assistance and
grants and scholarships, securing eligibility and documents for employment
purposes, and other educational concerns.

Establishing a CHED field office devoted to the needs of the province of
Tlocos Norte would certainly save time, money, and resources of students,
parents, teachers, staff, school administrators, and CHED personnel. This is in
line with the administration's policy to provide efficient public service for our
people.

In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is
earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 985.

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
2"! District, Ilocos Norte

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIELD OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ON
HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) IN BATAC CITY, ILOCOS NORTE

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

SECTION 1. CHED-Ilocos Norte Field Office. ~ A Field Office of the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Province of Ilocos Norte is
hereby established to be known as CHED-Ilocos Norte Field Office, which
shall exercise jurisdiction over the said Province. The Field Office shall be
located in Batac City.

SECTION 2. Head of the Field Office. - The CHED-Ilocos Norte Field
Office shall be headed by a provincial director.

SECTION 3. Organizational Structure. -Within sixty (60) days from the
approval of this Act, the CHED, in coordination with the Department of
Budget and Management (DBM), shall formulate an organizational structure,
staffing pattern and plantilla positions for the CHED-Ilocos Norte Field Office.
The said organization structure, staffing pattern, and plantilla positions be
finalized by CHED Chairperson and the DBM Secretary.

SECTION 4. Operationalization. - The CHED Chairperson shall
immediately include in the CHED's programs the operationalization of the
CHED-Ilocos Norte Field Office.

SECTION 5. Appropriations. - The amount accessory to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act (GAA).

SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,