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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 894 0

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Ill, Section 6 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the right to travel shall not be
impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as
may be provided by law.”

At present, Philippine passports have a five-year validity and the process that goes into
its obtainment has evolved into an intricate, counterproductive procedure. The
protracted processing days, the stressful fashion to get to DFA on account of Metro
traffic and the high costs of the passport application process, let alone, the risks that
leaving one's place entails — all complicate the process.

In other countries such as the US, Canada and China, the validity of thei
ten years. Filipino citizens should enjoy the same privilege.

Hence, RA 8239 should be so amended as to extend the vali
Passport to ten years.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is thus most

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOVE SLL wo 3940

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF PHILIPPINE PASSPORT TO TEN (10) YEARS, AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE “PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996”

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

SECTION 1. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8239 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 10. Validity. ~ Regular passports issued under this Act shall be valid for a
period of TEN (10) YEARS: Provided, however, That the issuing authority may
limit the period of validity to less than TEN (10) YEARS; whenever in the national
economic interest or political stability of the country such restriction is necessary
Provided, finally, That a new passport may be issued to replace one which
validity has expired, the old passport being returned to the holder after
cancellation.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs shall promulgate the rules and
regulations necessary for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 3. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGR!
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3507

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Victor Medina Street (formerly Kabihasnan Road) in Sucat,
Parafiaque City has been serving as an entry and exit point for a lot
of motorists going to Las Pifias, Cavite and other southern cities and
provinces. The (Kabihasnan Road) has been a major thoroughfare
being utilized not only by the constituents of Parafiaque City but
also by other motorists coming from different parts of Metro Manila,
especially upon the establishment of the Manila-Cavite Expressway
(otherwise known as Cavitex).

In connection to the foregoing, the increase in the volume of
motorists using the (Kabihasnan Road) means that the
maintenance, repairs and development of the said road are
inevitably going to be much more necessary, frequent, and definitely
more expensive. Nonetheless, such works must be undergone if only
to avoid major inconvenience to the motorists and ensure good
service to them, in keeping with the policy of the State to serve and
promote the people's general welfare.


Yet, the City of Parariaque will not, by itself alone, be able to
sustain the expenses entailed by the aforementioned vigorous
upkeep of the said road as the circumstances demand. The National
government is therefore hereby being requested to assume
jurisdiction over Victor Medina Street (formerly Kabihasnan Road)
and allocate the necessary national funds for its improvement.

It is for this reason that the conversion of the Victor Medina
Street (formerly Kabihasnan Road) into the category of national road
is being sought.

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ERIC OLIVAREZ


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

SEVENTEENTH (17%) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3507

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT CONVERTING VICTOR MEDINA STREET (FORMERLY
KABIHASNAN ROAD) TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Conversion from City Road to a National Road.
The Victor Medina Street (formerly Kabihasnan Road) in Parafaque
City is hereby converted from a city road to a national road under
the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. 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.

SECTION 3. Funding. 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 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon its
approval,

APPROVED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RECEIVED
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Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of Sinait District Hospital in Sinait, llocos Sur from
twenty five (25) to one hundred (100).

As enshrined in Section 11, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution, "SEC. 11, The State shall adopt
an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make
essential goods, health and other social services available to the people at affordable cost. There shall
be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. The State
shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers.”

The Sinait District Hospital was inaugurated in 1975 by virtue of Republic Act No. 6302 which
Was approved in 1971, It provides preventive, curative, rehabilitative, emergency health and supportive
professional services to the residents of Sinait, Cabugao and San Juan. Through the years, the number of
patients, particularly indigents, admitted to the district hospital has increased significantly. The 25-bed
capacity hospital can no longer adequately accommodate the ever increasing number of patients,
especially those requiring confinement.

With the proposed measure, the Sinait District Hospital will be fully provided with modern
equipment, medical and surgical supplies, medicines, state-of-the-art laboratory and other medical
requirements needed to extend more efficient, appropriate and adequate medical assistance.

To ensure affordable, acceptable, available and accessible health care services for the people in
the areas without compromising the quality of medical care, approval of this bill is highly appreciated.

DEOGRACIAS R “DV” B. SAVELLANO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

3144

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF SINAIT DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN SINAIT, ILOCOS SUR FROM TWENTY
FIVE (25) TO ONE HUNDRED (100) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Sinait District Hospital in Sinait, Hlocos Sur is
hereby increased from twenty five (25) to one hundred (100) beds.

SECTION 2. The Department of Health shall include in its program the effective implementation
of this Act, 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 a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8546

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: REP. SETH FREDERICK P. JALOSJOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to RE-NUMBER the three (3) DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES (DEO) to
confer with the Legislative numbering within the three (3) Congressional Districts in the province
of Zamboanga del Norte.

To ease confusion on the numbering of the DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES (DEO) in
connection with the Legislative numbering within the three (3) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS in the
province of Zamboanga del Norte, it is somehow proper and legitimate to fine tune the numbering
of these DPWH DEO aligning the same with the Legislative numbering within the three (3)
Legislative Districts in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

SETH FREDERICK P. JALOSJOS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

8546

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: REP. SETH FREDERICK P. JALOSJOS

AN ACT RE-NUMBERING THE THREE (3) DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
(DEO)CONFERRING INTO THE LEGISLATIVE NUMBERING WITHIN THE THREE (3)
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE THREE (3) REPUBLIC ACT GOVERNING THE CREATION OF THESE THREE (3)
DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES.

Be it en-acted upon the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Three (3) current DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES in the Province of
Zamboanga del Norte are named and numbered in the following:

(a) 3°° DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (DEO)
IST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

(2) 2" DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (DEO)
SRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

(c) 1" DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (DEO)
2ND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

SECTION 2. There shall be a RE-NUMBERING of the current DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING
OFFICES under SECTION 1, conferring the LEGISLATIVE NUMBERING within the THREE (3)
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.


SECTION 3. There shall be NEW NUMBERING of the DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES,
and shall be numbered hereto:

(a) 1°" DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (DEO)
15" LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

(b) 2"! DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (DEO)
2° LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

(c) 3" DPWH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (DEO)
3° LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

SECTION 4. the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department Order (D0) the corresponding NEW DEO NUMBERING.

SECTION 5. 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.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

3713

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Arthur R. Defensor, Jr

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

On 8 July 1969, the 6! Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved Republic
Act No. 5442. creating the Municipality of Mina in the Province of Iloilo. ‘This was signed into
law on 9 September 1968.

On 11 July 2012, the Sangguniang Bayan of Mina, lloilo passed Ordinance No. 2012-216
declaring September 9 of every year as the Foundation Day of the municipality, Thereafter, on
25 July 2012, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo passed Resolution No. 2012-239 declaring
valid the abovementioned ordinance.

‘To declare September 9 local non-working holiday in Mina would allow the people
the fullest opportunity to commemorate the town’s creation, celebrate its rich history and
culture, and showcase their community spirit and pride.

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

Representative
36 District, Hoilo


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

Seventeenth Congress

First Regular Session

3713

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Arthur R, Defensor, Jr.

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER NINE OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MINA, PROVINCE OF ILOILO IN CELEBRATION
OF ITS FOUNDATION DAY

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

SECTION 1, September Nine of every year is hereby declared a special non-
working holiday in the Municipality of Mina, Province of Iloilo in celebration of the
municipality's Foundation Day .

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3303°—~C~S~S*

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by, REPRESENTATIVE NOEL L. VILLANUEVA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to prohibit the boundary system of paying wages to drivers and
conductors in buses, jeepneys and other types of mass transport system

It is a reality that many innocent lives have been lost and others have been
injured by reckless drivers of our public transportation system in their desire to earn a
decent living. Practically, all these drivers are being paid on the basis of a boundary
scheme wherein they earn on the basis of percentage on income. Under this system,
drivers are forced to drive as fast as possible overtaking other public utility vehicles so
they can have the passengers waiting for a ride even outside the station. Various opinion
polls reveal that the boundary system have been the prime cause of road accidents that
occur in our highways particularly where passengers abound, specifically along
Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, which have been identified as the Killer
Highway

The paramount objective of this bill is to offer remedy to avoid further loss of
lives by giving a fixed salary to our public transport drivers so that they will not be
driving recklessly to catch as many passengers as possible because they wiil receive a
fixed wage anyway. With the boundary system gone, the occurrence of road accidents
prevalent in our public transportation system will be minimized if not totally eliminated
for the great benefit of the traveling public

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this bill

Lie

NOEL L. VILLANUEVA
Representative
Third District, Tarlac



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

SEV

'TEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3303

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE NOEL L. VILLANUEVA

PROHIBITING THE BOUNDARY SYSTEM OF PAYING WAGES TO DRIVERS,
AND CONDUCTORS IN BUSES, JEEPNEYS AND OTHER TYPES OF MASS
TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The boundary system of paying wages to drivers and conductors
in buses, jeepneys and other types of mass transport system is hereby prohibited

SEC. 2. Any person or corporation found guilty of violating this Act shall suffer
the penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not more than two (2)
years or a fine of two hundred thousand (P200,000.00) or both at the discretion of the
court

If the offender is a corporation, the penalty shall be imposed upon its
Chairperson or President

SEC. 3. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in consultation
with the Department of Transportation (DTr) shall, within sixty (60) upon approval of
this Act, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act

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

Approved,
RECEIVED

TIME:

Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATY

Quezon City, Metro Manila
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No8282

Introduced by Honorable Geraldine B, Romain

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare April 21 of every year as Orani Foundation Day
and a special non-working public holiday in the Municipality of Orani,
Province of Bataan.

April 21 is a momentous day for the people of the Municipality of Orani.
It was on April 21, 1714, when the Dominican administrators of Orani, then a
part of the town of Samal, declared the area as a separate independent Catholic
parish and subsequently as an independent missionary center. During that same
day, Orani was also established as an independent town.

The Municipality of Orani is composed of 29 barangays with a land area
of 5,926 hectares. The name Orani originated from the word “maruani” which 7
refers to a group of settlers who wandered into the barangay and settled there in
the early years before its establishment. Through time, the people of Orani have
incessantly worked for the development of the place. The Municipality of Orani
is currently classified as a first class municipality:

Declaring April 21 of every year as Orani Foundation Day and a special
non-working public holiday in the Municipality 9f Orani will greatly highlight
the ingenuity and persistence of its residents and afford them the opportunity to
commemorate a historic event.

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

eC rn
/GERALDINE B. ROMAN


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

4 382382
a HOUSE BILLNo, 8282

Introduced by Honorable Geraldine B. Roman

AN ACT
DECLARING APRIL 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS ORANI FOUNDATION
DAY AND A SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ORANI, PROVINCE OF BATAAN

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

SECTION 1. April 21 of every year is hereby declared as Orani
Foundation Day and a special non-working public holiday in the Municipality
of Orani, Province of Bataan.

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,
RECEIVED

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Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the 3.8-kilometer Adlawan-Liong-Jumaguicjic-San Jose-
Cabugao Road in Roxas City in the 1* District of Capiz into a National Road

This road connects five agricultural barangays of Roxas City. It was concreted about
ten years ago and is now dilapidated. Cracks and fissures are visible. Thus, it
requires rehabilitation and improvement and the eventual periodic maintenance is
also needed

While the City Government of Roxas recognizes its vital role in facilitating trades and
investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not have enough
capabilities to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the Adlawan-
Liong-Jumaguicjic-San Jose-Cabugao Road into a national road is highly necessary
to ensure its proper maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of
the national government to provide ready funds for the purpose.

This bill was filed during the 12 Congress and was approved on third reading by the
House of Representatives. It was subsequently transmitted to the Senate for
concurrence but the submission of appropriate requirements relative to this bill was
not competed due to the dearth of time; hence, its approval was averted

Thus, the refilling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is eamestly
sought.

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EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

Representative
1" District, Capiz

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
14* Regular Session
3204

House Bill No.

juced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

Introd

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE ADLAWAN-LIONG-JUMAGUICJIC-SAN JOSE-CABUGAO
ROAD IN ROXAS CITY, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Adiawan-Liong-Jumaguicjic-San Jose-Cabugao Road in
Roxas City in the 1* District of Capiz is hereby converted into a national road under
the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance 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
sum as may be necessary for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

SE)

TEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

65

HOUSE BILL NO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to declare November 4 of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the Province of Quezon, to commemorate the death anniversary,

heroism and patriotism of Apolinario Dela Cruz, popularly known as “Hermano Puli”.

Freedom of religion or belief is one of the liberties that the Filipino people
fought and died for throughout the Spanish era in the country. One of the immortals in
this religious struggle is Apolinario de la Cruz. His Confradia De Jesus paved the way for
Father Jose Burgos’ struggle to secularize Philippine parishes and Father Gregorio

Aglipay’s efforts to establish the Iglesia Filipina Independiente.

Hermano Pule rendered invaluable service in our country by founding the
brotherhood popularly known as Confradia De Jesus. The brotherhood or religious
organization that Hermano Pule founded spread like wildfire in the Province of Tayabas
(now Quezon, Laguna and some towns in Batangas) which historical research has

proved as one way of showing nationalism during that time.

Hermano Pule stands out among the heroes of the Filipino people. He saw the
power of religion on the life of his countrymen. He knew that colonial rule could not be
overthrown by force or use of arms. His studies in the library of the Hospital de San Juan
de Dios convinced him that religion was a powerful means to awaken his people and

liberate them from the abusive colonial government.


Thus, it is but fitting and proper to honor and emulate the heroism and
patriotism of Apolinario (Hermano Pule) de la Cruz and give the people of Quezon

Province full opportunity to commemorate the vent with appropriate ceremonies.

In light of the foregoing, passage of this bill is urgently sought.

ANNA INA M. ENVERGA


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

‘SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no, _3765_

Introduced by Rep. Anna Katrina M. Enverga

AN ACT DECLARING EVERY FOURTH DAY OF NOVEMBER AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEZON

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

Congress assembled:
SECTION. 1. November 4 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-

working holiday in the Province of Quezon, to commemorate the death anniversary,

heroism and patriotism of Apolinario Dela Cruz, popularly known as “Hermano Puli”,

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

APPROVED,
RESENTATIVES
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Republic of the Philippi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE: le 2016

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1* Regular Session

House Bill No__ 38208

Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the 6.6-kilometer Poblacion-Pawa Road in the Municipality
of Panay, Province of Capiz into a National Road.

This road network connects the coastal barangays of Poblacion and Pawa in Panay,
Capiz. These barangays are home to marine ponds and rich deep-sea fishing
grounds of the municipality. It is also where the fishing wharf of the province of Capiz
is located. Moreover, Barangay Pawa is being developed as the trading center and
economic zone of Panay, Capiz. Thus, the improvement and proper maintenance of
this uncemented road artery is imperative to bring further development to the area.

While the Provincial Govemment of Capiz recognizes its vital role in facilitating
trades and investments and ushering further development in the area, it does not
have enough capability to properly maintain its road networks. The conversion of the
Poblacion-Pawa Road into a national road is highly imperative to ensure its proper
maintenance given the availability of equipment and capability of the national
government to provide ready funds for the purpose.

This bill was filed during the 15" Congress and the same was approved on third
reading by the House of Representatives and subsequently passed by the Senate
for President Aquino’s approval but the President vetoed it because of the lack of
documentary requirements. All means necessary for the completion of needed
documents are now being done by appropriate offices.

Thus, the refilling of this bill is needed and its immediate approval is earnestly
sought

Representative
1 District, Capiz

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ CONGRESS
1* Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE POBLACION-PAWA ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
PANAY, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The 6.6-kilometer Poblacion-Pawa Road in the Municipality of
Panay, Province of Capiz is hereby converted into a national road under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance 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
sum as may be necessary for its repair and maintenance shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS, By:
First Regular Session

House Bill No.3400

Introduced by Hon. ROSANNA “RIA” V, VERGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

By virtue of Republic Act No. 526, Cabanatuan was converted into a chartered city on
June 16, 1950, It began to function officially as a city on July 14, 1950, but the official
inauguration was held on February 3, 1951. Since then, Cabanatuan City has grown into a
major investment hub and is at the forefront of the national effort to insure economic and
social advancement. Stakeholders in banking, real estate, retail and other business and
industrial enterprises are similarly drawn tothe city because of its adequate infrastructure and
is continuously attracting investors not only into the city
but also to its suburban municipalities.

‘The bill therefore seeks to declare February 3 of every year as a special non-working
holiday in the City of Cabanatuan, Province of Nueva Ecija, to enable its residents and local
officials to fully participate in the activities prepared by the City Government in
commemoration of its Founding Anniversary.

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Representative, 3rd District of Nueva Et

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.8 400

Introduced by Hon. ROSANNA “RIA” V. VERGARA

AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY 3 OF EVERY YEAR AS A
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF CABANATUAN,
PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA, TO COMMEMORATE THE
FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF CABANATUAN

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

Section 1. February 3 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the City of Cabanatuan, Province of Nueva Ecija, to commemorate the Foundation

Anniversary of the City of Cabanatuan.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
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RECERED
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV

Quezon City

First Regular Session

BILL No, 8483

HOU

Introduced by REP. EV

INA G, ESCUDERO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangays, being the administrative division and local government units, are the forefront
of government service. Given that barangays are more accessible and closer to homes and
Workplaces, the government claims the extension of service houts of these local government units
and its officials. with the expectation of functioning above and beyond the normal services to the
people.

The objective of this bill is to increase the benefits of barangay officials given that they will
become more proactive during the twenty-four (24) hour work that they will be providing for the
people



Republie of the Philippi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’ TIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGR
First Regular

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HOUSE BILL NO, 8483

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G.

“UDERO.

AN ACT
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A), SECTION 393, CHAPTER IV, TITLE I, BOOK Il OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO, 7160, THE LOCAL GOV! RNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED,
INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS

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

SECTION
7160, as amende

Paragraph (a),Section 393, Chapter IV, Title 1, Book III of Republic Act No.
is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 393. Benefits of Barangay Officials. ~

(a) Barangay officials, including barangaytanods and members of the
Iupongtagapamayapa, shall receive honoraria, allowances, and such other
emoluments as may be authorized by law or barangay, municipal or city ordinance in
accordance with the provisions of this Code, but in no case shall it be less than [One
thousand pesos (P1,000.00)] TWENTY PERCENT (20%) ABOVE THE
MINIMUM WAGE RATE PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the
punongbarangay and [Six hundred pesos (P600.00)] THE MINIMUM WAGE
RATE PREVAILING IN THE REGION per month for the sangguniangbarangay
members, barangay treasurer, and barangay secretary: Provided, however, That the
annual appropriations for personal services shall be subject to the budgetary
limitations prescribed under Title Five, Book Il of this Code;

xxx,”

SEC. 2, All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or administrative
regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified,
superseded or repealed accordingly

SEC. 3. This Act shall take eff
Gavette or at

ct fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official
ast three (3) newspapers of national circulation,

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3991

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Nancy Falls is a known and declared tourist destination in
Barangay La Paz, Zamboanga City. However the road leading to the
location of the said falls is a city road which is contrary to the case of
most roads leading towards declared tourist destinations in other
parts of the country.

It is therefore necessary to convert the road leading to Nancy Falls
into a national road for it to be in line with the classification of other
national roads leading towards declared tourist destinations.

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

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CELSO L. LOBREGAT.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro M

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3991

Introduced by Honorable Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION ZAMBOANGA
CITY LABUAN LIMPAPA NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN BARANGAY AYALA TO

BARANGAY LA PAZ (NANCY FALLS) ALL 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 road stretching from Junction Zamboanga City Labuan
Limpapa National Highway in Barangay Ayala to Barangay La Paz where Nancy

Falls is located, all in the City of Zamboanga is hereby converted into a national

road

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

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

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

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
“3600
HOUSE BILL NO. -

Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The maintenance of barangay and municipal roads fall under the
jurisdiction of local governments. More often than not, these roads after their
construction can no longer be maintained due to lack of funds.

The unmaintained conditions of these roads contribute to further
problems such as traffic congestion thus hampering business transactions,

This bill seeks to convert the Pulo-Diezmo road in the City of Cabuyao,
Province of Laguna into a national road

This ensuing problem will be resolved with this conversion as support
will be available from the national government.

The early approval of this bill is therefore earnestly recommended.

~ JOAQUIN M. CHIPECO, JR.

‘presentative
Second District of Laguna

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

3600

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Joaquin M. Chipeco, Jr.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PULO-DIEZMO ROAD IN THE CITY OF
CABUYAO, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA 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 Pulo-Diezmo Road in the City of Cabuyao, Province of
Laguna is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highway
shall include in the department's program the improvement, maintenance and

repair of said road. The funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

3622
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. AMADO T. ESPINO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The barangay is the basic political unit in the Philippines. It is the
institution that directly and readily provides immediate assistance to the
people in the community level. On account of this orientation, the barangay
officials, as the front-liners of government service, are expected to be on call
anytime of the day and be able to give immediate RESPONSE and resolutions
to needs and concerns that people encounter in their daily grind.

It is unfortunate, however, that the barangay officials’ devotion to duty
and public service is not matched with commensurate incentives. As life
becomes harder for the common man due to the present economic woes of
the country, it becomes even more imperative to give our hardworking public
servants assistance in terms of giving more reasonable honoraria to allow
them to cope up during these difficult times.

This measure is a number attempt to give dignity to the office of our
barangay officials. The early approval of this bill is, therefore, respectfully and
earnestly prayed for.

Fifth District, Pangasinan


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

3622
HOUSE BILL No. 3622

SS
Introduced by HON. AMAOT. ESPINO, JR.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR MONTHLY HONORARIUM FOR BARANGAY
OFFICIALS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby granted an additional monthly honoraria of
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P2,500.00) PESOS for the Punong Barangay,
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P1,500 00) PESOS for the Barangay Kagawad,
ONE THOUSAND (P 1,000 00) PESOS for the member of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa, and EIGHT HUNDRED (P 800.00) PESOS for the Barangay
Tanod.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
shall be included in the next General Appropriations Act following its
enactment. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the said
purpose shall be appropriated in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. All laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, other issuances or
parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly. .

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESEN! ATIVES

RECEIVCO
patee 4 AUG 2016
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) i i
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, ) oss
First Regular Session ) erly

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. No 338

RENAMING THE “LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI” TO “LIBINGAN NG MGA
BAYANI AT MGA DATING PANGULO”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 208 provides for the construction of a national pantheon for
presidents of the Philippines, national heroes and patriots of the country to perpetuate their

memory for the inspiration and emulation of Filipinos;

This national pantheon was renamed as “Libingan ng Mga Bayani” by former
President Ramon Magsaysay in Proclamation No. 86 because the name “Republic Memorial

Cemetery” did not properly symbolize the valor of those buried in the cemetery;

Indeed, former President Magsaysay believed the former name “does not truly express

the nation’s esteem and reverence for her war dead.”

Mt appears that the Duterte Administration, barring a Supreme Court permanent
injunction, is intent on interring the remains of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos in the

Libingan ng Mga Bayani

This

heroism of former President Marcos, given the human rights record of the Martial Law years.

planned burial is causing massive unrest among Filipinos who question the

From both a legal and moral standpoint, many Filipinos, especially victims of the

evils of Martial law, question the propriety of burying President Marcos in the LNMB.

‘The State, in the spirit of democratic deliberation, may address the simmering

controversy through the People’s representatives in Congress, through a legislative act that


honors the memories of those who suffered under Martial Law as well as affords a former

President of the Republic a final resting place for his remains

By renaming the “Libingan ng Mga Bayani” to“

Libingan ng Mga Bayani at Mga
Dating Pangulo,”

we can defer from judging whether a former President was or was not a

“hero,” Let the people's memory be the judge ~ not the whims of @ certain administration

Me

HERMINIO HARRY L. ROQUE JR.


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HEB, No, Bey

Introduced by Representative Herminio Harry L, Roque Jr

AN ACT
RENAMING THE “LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI” TO “LIBINGAN NG
MGA BAYANI AT MGA DATING PANGULO”

SECTION 1, The National Pantheon established by Republic Act No, 208
currently named “Libingan ng mga Bayani” is hereby officially renamed as the

“Libingan ng mga Bayani at mga Dating Pangulo.”

SECTION 2. If any provision is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder

of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 3. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter
of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with

the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly

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

at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

75
HOUSE BILL NO

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The education of the young is one of our nation’s policies for which the Constitution
specifically and unequivocally provides. Article Il, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution
provides that “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.” And
in Article XIV, Section 1, the Constitution states that “the State shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all.”

Today, basic education is considered to be the most needed social service that our
government could provide to our citizenry. This is because it has been identified as one of
the essential requisites for the economic growth of our country.

Education is the key to producing secure, healthy and productive individuals. The
bill, with its immediate enactment into law, should therefore be a step in the right
direction.

Thus, this House Bill is filed in response to the petition filed by the residents of
Barangay Cabuaya through the position papers of the various sectors of the community
within the City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental.

This Bill recognizes the predicament of the parents and sympathizes with the
sentiments of the people of Barangay Cabuaya in their desire to have a National High
School in their Barangay by the creation of the Cabuaya National High School to be
situated at the Barangay proper in the City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental.

Hence, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

J . ALMARIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 8875

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CABUAYA,
CITY OF MATI, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS
CABUAYA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. - There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national
high school in Barangay Cabuaya, City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental to
be known as Cabuaya National High School.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the Cabuaya
National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
ENTATIVES

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House Bil No. 3424 | aus ao inc X SeRVI

Introduced by Representative MICAELA S. VIOLAGO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill proposes the conversion of the provincial road from Brgy. Mabini to Caridad
Norte in Llanera, Nueva Ecija going to San Jose City, Nueva Ecija into a national road.

The provincial road is 14.1 Kilometers long and is an alternate route from Northern
Luzon going to Central Luzon, from Cagayan or Pangasinan or from San Jose City via
Llanera going to the cities of Palayan/ Cabanatuan, Gapan, Manila, and going back

Unfortunately, the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija lacks the necessary funds for
the maintenance of the said provincial road. National funds can better cover the cost of

improving and maintaining the road for better mobility of people, goods and services to and
from Llanera, Nueva Ecija.

Support and approval for this proposed legislation are hereby earnestly sought

Bi
WICAELA S, VIGLAGO
Setond District, Nueva Ecija

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3414

Introduced by Representative MICAELA S. VIOLAGO.

AN ACT CONVERTNG THE BRGY. MABINI - CARIDAD NORTE ROAD IN LLANERA,
NUEVA ECIJA GOING TO SAN JOSE CITY, NUEVA ECIJA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Brgy. Mabini - Caridad Norte Provincial Road in the Municipality of
Llanera, Province of Nueva Ecija is hereby converted into a national road.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation and maintenance of the said
road shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the current General Appropriations Act. Therafter, such sum 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 fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,