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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article X, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that, “Each local government 
unit shall have the power to create its own sources of revenues and to levy taxes, fees, and charges 
subject to such guidelines and limitations as the Congress may provide, consistent with the basic policy 
of local autonomy. Such taxes, fees, and charges shall accrue exclusively to the local governments.” 
According to Section 1 of Executive Order No. 249 dated July 25, 1987, provinces and cities 
are divided into six (6) main classes according to the average annual income that they actually realized 
during the last four calendar years immediately preceding the general classification. In effect, second 
class provinces and cities are those that have obtained an average annual income of twenty million 
pesos or more but less than thirty million pesos. 
The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) is currently classified as a fourth-class city. It has a 
total land area of 301.3 sq. km. and a population of 116,771 in the 2020 Census. It has an annual 
average local income amounting to Php 141,090.717.35; hence, making it qualified to be a second-
class city. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI 
Representative 
2nd District, Davao Del Norte 
February 18, 2022
4:26 am
10809


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI 
AN ACT RECLASSIFYING THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS), 
PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE FROM A FOURTH-CLASS TO A SECOND-CLASS 
CITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. It shall be classified, the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCos) Province of Davao del 
Norte, as a second-class city. 
SEC. 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the 
appropriations authorized for the purpose under the annual General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such 
sums as may be necessary for the adjustments in the allocation of salaries, allowances, and the likes, shall 
be included in the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares of the city under the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. The implementation of this Act shall be compliant to the provisions of the Local 
Government Code of 1991 and Executive Order No. 249 dated July 25, 1987. 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official 
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
10809
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROADS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
CAMALIG, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, PARTICULARLY 
COMUN-INARADO JUNCTION – BONGABONG – CAGUIBA – 
PARIAAN ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the provincial roads connecting the Barangays of Bongabong, 
Caguiba and Pariaan in the Municipality of Camalig, in the Province of Albay, into a National 
Road. 
The road is part of the network of arterial thoroughfares that feed into the Bicol International 
Airport and its environs. For this reason, its proper maintenance as a national road is critical to 
ensuring that the free flow of goods and of people in the area is unimpeded. 
The road is also part of the Guinobatan-Camalig-Daraga-Legazpi (GUICADALE) Economic 
Township Program, initially a State-led humanitarian intervention to move people from harm’s 
way in risk areas to safer and higher grounds free from lahar. 
GUICADALE is now an economic development platform to transform previously 
underdeveloped 64,000 hectares of these jurisdictions into a sprawling business boom center. 
As such, these roads are also crucial to fulfilling the countryside development objectives 
embodied in Executive Order No. 70, which espouses an all-of-government, development-
centric approach to countering local armed insurgency. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is urgently sought. 
JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
August 23, 2021
11:27 am
10036


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROADS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
CAMALIG, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, PARTICULARLY 
COMUN-INARADO JUNCTION – BONGABONG – CAGUIBA – 
PARIAAN ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The road connecting Comun-Inarado Junction to the Barangays of 
Bongabong, Caguiba and Pariaan in the Municipality of Camalig, in the Province of Albay, is 
hereby converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's 
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall 
be included on the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
10036
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROADS IN LEGAZPI CITY, 
PROVINCE OF ALBAY, PARTICULARLY DAANG MAHARLIKA JUNCTION - 
TABON-TABON - ESTANZA - PINARIC ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the provincial roads connecting the Barangays of Tabon-Tabon, 
Estanza and Pinaric in Legazpi City, in the Province of Albay, into a National Road. 
The road directly links the more densely populated urban center of Legazpi City with less 
populated sections, opening these areas up for further development. 
The road is also part of the Guinobatan-Camalig-Daraga-Legazpi (GUICADALE) Economic 
Township Program, initially a State-led humanitarian intervention to move people from harm’s 
way in risk areas to safer and higher grounds free from lahar. For this reason, its proper 
maintenance as a national road is critical to ensuring that the free flow of goods and of people 
in the area is unimpeded. 
GUICADALE is now an economic development platform to transform previously 
underdeveloped 64,000 hectares of these jurisdictions into a sprawling business boom center. 
As such, these roads are also crucial to fulfilling the countryside development objectives 
embodied in Executive Order No. 70, which espouses an all-of-government, development-
centric approach to countering local armed insurgency. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is urgently sought. 
JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
August 23, 2021
11:27 am
10040


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROADS IN LEGAZPI CITY, 
PROVINCE OF ALBAY, PARTICULARLY DAANG MAHARLIKA JUNCTION - 
TABON-TABON - ESTANZA - PINARIC ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The road connecting Daang Maharlika Junction to the Barangays of 
Tabon-Tabon, Estanza and Pinaric in Legazpi City, in the Province of Albay, is hereby 
converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's 
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall 
be included on the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
10040
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE TOURISM MEGA HIGHWAY IN LEGAZPI CITY, 
PROVINCE OF ALBAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the Tourism Mega Highway, in Barangays Taysan, Lamba and Puro, 
in Legazpi City, Province of Albay into a National Road. 
The road is part of a broader Metro-wide plan to open up new areas of Legazpi for development, 
link emerging tourist attractions with the major population centers of Legazpi, and create new 
routes to accommodate what is anticipated to be significantly increased traffic due to the 
opening of the Bicol International Airport.  
The highway also directly links the coast and Port Area of Legazpi City with higher ground, 
including the Taysan Resettlement Area and emerging population centers and subdivisions. 
For this reason, the road is both a tourism booster and a critical evacuation route. 
Eventually, the road leads to the network of arterial thoroughfares that feed into the Bicol 
International Airport and its environs. For this reason, its proper maintenance as a national road 
is critical to ensuring that the free flow of goods and of people in the area is unimpeded. 
The road is also part of the Guinobatan-Camalig-Daraga-Legazpi (GUICADALE) Economic 
Township Program, initially a State-led humanitarian intervention to move people from harm’s 
way in risk areas to safer and higher grounds free from lahar. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is urgently sought. 
JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
August 23, 2021
11:27 am
10042


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. _________ 
________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEY SARTE SALCEDA 
_________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE TOURISM MEGA HIGHWAY IN LEGAZPI CITY, 
PROVINCE OF ALBAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Tourism Mega Highway, in Barangays Taysan, Lamba and Puro, in 
Legazpi City, Province of Albay, is hereby converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's 
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall 
be included on the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
10042
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOY MYRA SALVADOR-
TAMBUNTING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
R.A. No. 3553, otherwise known as An Act to Prohibit the Possession of 
Deadly Arrow penalizes unlawful carrying outside of arrows or any arrow like 
weapons that when shot from a blow or slingshot can cause injury or death 
of a person and requires the permit to carry them. 
Arrows, or Pana in Filipino is one of the primitive weapons widely used 
during the pre-colonial era. It had served the warriors of the old its purpose 
and have been their trusted companion in wars and battles. Fast forward to 
the 21st century, weapons have been evolving and arrows had to eventually 
part from its original intent – to kill. Carrying an arrow no longer display any 
kind of threat nor harm. In our modern day and age, arrows are now mostly 
viewed as a tool for sports, prop for a movie or a costume. With this bill, we 
are able to promote the competence of our athletes in archery and other 
sports which use the pana. The repeal of the Anti-Pana Law will open our 
country to the hosting of international archery competitions without this 
antiquated law posing an obstacle. It is time to modernize our statute books 
to the realities of our time. 
Furthermore, Presidential Decree No. 9, as amended by Batas Pambansa 
Blg. 6, already penalizes the unlawful carrying outside of one's residence any 
bladed, pointed or blunt weapon such as the pana, except where such 
articles are being used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood 
or in pursuit of a lawful  activity. 
March 23, 2022
7:56 am
10827


On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the 
common good of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is 
earnestly sought. 
REP. JOY MYRA SALVADOR-TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOY MYRA SALVADOR-
TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT PROMOTING ARCHERY AND OTHER SPORTS, REPEALING 
REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED 
FIFTY-THREE, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-PANA LAW. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Republic Act Numbered Three Thousand and Five Hundred 
Fifty-Three (R.A. No. 3553), otherwise known as the Anti-Pana Law, is 
hereby repealed. 
SECTION 2. This Act does not in any manner repeal, amend, or modify 
provisions of the Revised Penal Code and Presidential Decree No. 9, as 
amended by Batas Pambansa Blg. 6. 
SECTION 3. All other laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction, and 
other issuances, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are 
hereby likewise repealed. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after is publication 
in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
10827
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act (RA) No. 11546 reapportioned the Province of Bulacan into Six (6) 
Legislative Districts. 
To implement RA No. 11546, the Commission on Elections promulgated Resolution No. 
10707 which provides that: 
Section 6. Allocation of Seats for Elective Members of the Sangguniang 
Panlalawigan – Pursuant to Section 41 (b) Legislative Districts in the Province 
of Bulacan shall have two (2) Members in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. 
Qualified Voters of the City of San Jose Del Monte shall continue to vote for 
Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in the Fourth Legislative District 
of the Province of Bulacan. (Emphasis supplied) 
Thus, there will be an unfair representation in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bulacan 
considering that are two (2) districts, the 4th Legislative District and Lone Legislative District of 
City of San Jose Del Monte, which will have the same combined number of Elective Members in 
Sangguniang Panlalawigan as the other individual districts whose respective populations may not 
even reach one half (1/2) of the total population of the 4th and Lone Legislative District of City of 
San Jose Del Monte. 
In this regard, there is an urgent need to amend RA No. 11546 to expressly provide that all 
legislative districts in the Province of Bulacan including the Lone Legislative District of City of 
San Jose Del Monte will have two (2) Members each in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of 
Bulacan. 
FLORIDA P. ROBES 
Lone District, City of San Jose Del Monte 
September 13, 2021
7:09 pm
10202


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Florida P. Robes 
AN ACT ALLOCATING TWO (2) MEMBERS EACH IN THE SANGGUNIANG 
PANLALAWIGAN FOR ALL LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS IN THE PROVINCE OF 
BULACAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11546 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Republic Act No. 11546 is hereby amended to insert Section 2-A as follows: 
Section 2-A. Elective Members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan. All legislative 
districts in the Province of Bulacan, including the Lone Legislative District of City 
of San Jose Del Monte, shall have two (2) elective members each in the 
Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Bulacan. 
Section 2. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette or 
in two newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
10202
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE  ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Third Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. _______
Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS VICTOR B. SAVELLANO 
AN ACT  
DECLARING EVERY 25TH DAY OF APRIL AS SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CABUGAO, ILOCOS SUR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare every 25th day of April as special non-working 
holiday in the Municipality of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. 
The great thinker George Santayana stated: “Those who do not remember the 
past are condemned to repeat it”. 
For the people of the Municipality of Cabugao in the Province of Ilocos Sur, 
April 25 of each year holds a special significance, as it is a day of remembering 
who they are as a people, bound by a common history and united by a unique 
culture, customs, and traditions that define their collective identity. The 
annual celebration ignites in every resident of the Municipality a sense of pride 
and belonging that further animate them to work for the collective good of the 
town and its people. April 25 also marks the day they commemorate the feast 
of their patron Saint Mark the Evangelist, that further cements their spirit of 
unity. It is the time of the year when Cabugenians (as per resolution of the 
Municipal Historical Committee in 2002) from all corners of the world take the 
special trip home to be with their families and townmates. 
To add significance to the celebration, it is the intent of this legislative proposal 
to enshrine the event as a special non-working holiday. 
The approval of this measure is earnestly sought as this year 2022 marks the 
tricentennial of Cabugao as a Spanish-designed pueblo.   
DEOGRACIAS VICTOR B. SAVELLANO 
January 11, 2022
2:41 pm
10656


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
Third Regular Session) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
Introduced by Representative DEOGRACIAS VICTOR B. SAVELLANO 
AN ACT  
DECLARING EVERY 25TH DAY OF APRIL AS SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CABUGAO, ILOCOS SUR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as “Cabugao Day Special 
Remembrance” 
Section 2. The 25th day of April of the year is declared as special non-working 
holiday in the Municipality of Cabugao, Province of Ilocos Sur. 
Section 3. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any part or provision of 
this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or 
provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
Section 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, and rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly. 
Section 5. Effectivity.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
10656
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
18TH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative EVELINA G. ESCUDERO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It has been long recognized that the economic development of a region is 
greatly facilitated by its road network. The quality of roads influences regional 
productivity through the facilitation of efficient movement of goods and labor.   Not 
only does this facilitate economic development, but also people’s access to social, 
health, and education services of the government. Thus,  a  well-kept road network is 
crucial in improving the lives of the constituents of the province.  
As the road network from Brgy. Casay to Brgy. Inlagadian, in the Municipality 
of Casiguran, Sorsogon is categorized as a Provincial Road, it is maintained and 
rehabilitated by the Province of Sorsogon. The limited resources of the provincial 
government hinder it from sufficiently allocating annually what this vital road 
network actually needs for its upkeep. 
Therefore, this bill seeks to convert the abovementioned road network from 
being a Provincial Road into a National Road to ensure that it will be efficiently 
maintained by the Department of Public Works and Highways with  adequate 
funding from the national government.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
EVELINA G. ESCUDERO 
August 25, 2021
1:50 pm
10078


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
18TH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Representative EVELINA G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY CASAY, 
TO BARANGAY INLAGADIAN, MUNICIPALITY OF CASIGURAN, 
PROVINCE OF SORSOGON 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 Brgy. Casay to Brgy. Inlagadian, 
Municipality of Casiguran, Province of Sorsogon is hereby converted into a national 
road. 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department’s program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
Sec.  3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,  
10078
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 10138

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

AN ACT
DECLARING THE EIGHTH DAY OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
WORKING HOLIDAY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO HONOR THE PUBLIC
UTILITY VEHICLE (PUV) DRIVERS

In recognition of the hardworking Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers in the country,
this proposed measure seeks the declaration of the 8th day of the month of May of
every year, a date close to the annual celebration of Labor Day, as a national working
holiday to honor the PUV drivers in the country.

This bill seeks to recognize the PUV drivers’ valuable contributions, honor their vital
role in the delivery of services in the society, and uplift their morale

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

LUIS RAYMUND “LI F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.10138

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

AN ACT
DECLARING THE EIGHTH DAY OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL
WORKING HOLIDAY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO HONOR THE PUBLIC
UTILITY VEHICLE (PUV) DRIVERS

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

Section 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Public Utility Vehicle (PUV)
Drivers' Day Act."

Section 2. National PUV Drivers’ Holiday. — The eighth day of May of every year is
hereby declared a national working holiday to honor the public utility vehicle drivers.

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

Approved,
EP ac

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Y RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 8520

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

AN ACT
AMENDING ARTICLE 337 OF THE PENAL CODE, ELIMINATING GENDER BIAS
iN QUALIFIED SEDUCTION AND INCREASING THE IMPOSABLE PENALTY

The Constitution, Article XI, Section 14, mandates the State to ensure the fundamental
equality before the law of women and men. However, this provision is disregarded by the
Penal Code, Article 337, which defines and penalizes qualified seduction. Under the
present law, qualified seduction may only be committed against women.

Thus, this bill seeks to remove the gender bias as to who may be a victim of qualified
seduction by penalizing acts of qualified seduction committed against men.

Al

Luis JUND “LI F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8520

troduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
AMENDING ARTICLE 337 OF THE PENAL CODE, ELIMINATING GENDER BIAS
IN QUALIFIED SEDUCTION AND INCREASING THE IMPOSABLE PENALTY

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

SECTION 1. Article 337 of the Penal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Article 337. Qualified Seduction—The seduction of a [virgin] PERSON over twelve (12)
years and under eighteen (18) years of age, committed by any person in public authority,
priest, home-servant, domestic, guardian, teacher, EMPLOYER, or any person who, in
any capacity, shall be entrusted with the education or custody of the [woman} PERSON
seduced, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER CONSENT WAS GIVEN shall be punished by
prision [correccional] MAYOR in its [minimum and medium] MAXIMUM period{s].

The penalty {next higher in degree] OF RECLUSION PERPETUA shall be imposed upon
any person who shalll seduce his or her sibling, or descendant [whether or nat she be a
virgin or over eighteen years] REGARDLESS of age.

Under the provisions of this chapter, seduction is committed when the offender has
carnal knowledge [of] OR COMMITS ACTS OF LASCIVIOUSNESS AGAINST any of the
persons and under the circumstances described herein.”

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the laws or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule lation contrary to or
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended



accordingly.
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general publication.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 8109

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA.
24 District, Hocos Norte

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Tocos Region is considered the major producer of garlic in the
Philippines, accounting for 65 percent of the country's average total
production of 14,695.29 metric tons.: The Province of Ilocos Norte has
maintained its rank as the top producing province in the country contributing
55-7% or 4,161 metric tons to the national aggregates.”

Tlocos Norte has consistently produced more than 4,000 metric tons of
garlic every year since recovering from the 2016 downfall in production due to
pest and disease infestations3. The province also devotes 1,880 hectares of
land devoted to garlic farming.+

‘Thus, in recognition of its status as the biggest producer of garlic in the
country, this bill seeks to declare Ilocos Norte as the garlic capital of the
Philippines. Such declaration will serve as an inspiration to boost garlic
production in the country ensure competitiveness in both domestic and
foreign markets.

In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is

earnestly sought.
ANG! .COS BARBA

* Gumapac, M.A. Garlic: Expanding what we know and what we should. Retrieved on November 26, 2020 from
htps://bar.gov.ph/index.php/test-archive/62-septemiber-2011-issue/201-garlic-expanding-what-we-know-and-w
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2 DA-RFO Annual Report 2019, p. 19

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 8109

Introduced by Rep. IGELO MARCOS BARBA
24 District, Nocos Norte

AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE AS
‘THE GARLIC CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of
the State to promote and support the garlic industry in the country and ensure
competitiveness in both domestic and foreign markets.

To this end, the State shall recognize the importance of sustaining and
enhancing garlic production as a driver of economic development because
garlic self-sufficiency can tremendously increase the country’s export earnings
and provide livelihood to our farmers.

SECTION 2. Ilocos Norte as the Garlic Capital of the Philippines. — In
recognition of its status as the country’s biggest producer of garlic, the
Province of Ilocos Norte is hereby declared the Garlic Capital of the
Philippines.

SECTION 3. 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, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session
865
HOUSE BILL NO. u

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In line with Section 17, Article II of the constitution, the state shall give priority to education
in terms of allocating resources. For this reason, creating a Senior High School where it is needed
is simply a compliance of the said constitutional mandate.

Barangay Basak in the City of Maasin, Southern Leyte is in need of a Senior High School.

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

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8651_

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE BASAK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BASAK,
MAASIN CITY, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Senior High School in Barangay Basak,

Maasin City, Province of Southern Leyte.

SECTION 2. The Department of Education shall include in its Annual Budget the
funds necessary for the implementation of this Act.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8705

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE GEN. LEANDRO FULLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IN BARANGAY GEN. LEANDRO FULLON, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO
INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE GEN. LEANDRO
FULLON INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Gen. Leandro Fullon Elementary School in Barangay
Gen. Leandro Fullon, Municipality of San Remigio in the Province of Antique to be
known as the Gen. Leandro Fullon Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Gen. Leandro Fullon Elementary School into an
integrated school, the school children of Barangay Gen. Leandro Fullon and its
neighboring barangays will have access not only to primary education but also to
quality secondary education without going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

——LOREN B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.8 705

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE GEN. LEANDRO FULLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IN BARANGAY GEN. LEANDRO FULLON, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMIGIO
INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE GEN. LEANDRO
FULLON INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Gen. Leandro Fullon Elementary School in Barangay Gen.
Leandro Fullon, Municipality of San Remigio, Province of Antique is hereby
converted into an integrated school to be known as the Gen. Leandro Fullon

Integrated School.

SEC, 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Gen. Leandro Fullon
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Gen. Leandro

Fullon Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Gen. Leandro Fullon Integrated School,

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

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.


1 ‘SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

2 Gazette or ina newspaper of general circulation.

3 Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.8715

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BABANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS BABANGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish an elementary school in Barangay Babangan,
Municipality of Bugasong in the Lone District of Antique to be known as the
Babangan Elementary School.

Currently, there is-an-existing primary school in Barangay Babangan, but the school
does not cater full primary education. Thus school children still need to travel to
neighboring barangays to fulfill primary education requirements.

As highlighted in the Child and Welfare Code of the Philippines Article 3 paragraph
6, ‘Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to
the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to
himself and to his fellowmen.” Education is a fundamental human right. Let not one
child be deprived of the opportunity to learn and to develop and allow them to be part
of the country’s aim for inclusive growth.

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

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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8715

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BABANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE
KNOWN AS BABANGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department
of Education, an elementary school in Barangay Babangan, Municipality of

Bugasong in the Province of Antique tobe known-as Babangan Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Babangan Elementary School, the funding of

which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one-hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

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

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8223

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the construction of a 32.53 Kilometer By-pass National
Highway from the Linamon-Zamboanga National Highway in Kauswagan at Barangay Kawit
Oriental to the Metro Iligan Agri-Industrial Center (MIRAIC) National Highway in
Matungao, with a junction in Barangay Pened in Poona Piagapo, to Misamis Oriental-Ma.
Cristina National Road in Balo-I, Lanao del Norte.

This bill seeks to provide a new bypass road that will give more access to our
constituents for the delivery of goods to the major national highways. Furthermore, the
proposed highway will also help in bringing development to the interior municipalities of the
Province of Lanao del Norte.

In view of the foregoing premises, the prompt approval of this measure is earnestly
sought and recommended.

MOHAMAD KHALID Q- |APORO
1 District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session
House Bi no. _8#23

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF MATUNGAO, POONA PIAGAPO, KAUSWAGAN, AND
BALO-I LANAO DEL NORTE FROM THE LINAMON-ZAMBOANGA NATIONAL
HIGHWAY IN KAUSWAGAN TO THE MIRAIC NATIONAL HIGHWAY IN
MATUNGAO TO MISAMIS ORIENTAL-MA. CRISTINA NATIONAL HIGHWAY
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, a national highway in the Municipalities of Kauswagan, Poona
Piagapo, Matungao, and Balo-I, in the Province of Lanao del Norte. The proposed road will
traverse Barangays Kawit Oriental, Paiton, Inudaran in Kauswagan, to Brgys. Madaya,
Alowin, Pened, Linindingan, Bubong Denaig in Poona Piagapo, to Brays. Pasayanon,
Poblacion, Puntod and Matampay in Matungao to Bray. Maria Cristina and Abaga in Balo-i.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged to the appropriation of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the maintenance of the national highway
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez
8866

House Biii No.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Macabalan in the 2 District of Cagayan de
Oro City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are smaii-time fisher foiks who mainiy rely on fish and marine resources for their jivelinood
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once estabiished, the fish port facilities will surely uplift the livelihood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
lead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

in view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly requested.



EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriquez

House Bili No. _8866

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY MACABALAN IN THE 2"° DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shali be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Macabalan in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
Memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shaii inciude in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concemed shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish
port.

‘SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port.

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

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8713

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SIBOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SIBOLO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE SIBOLO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Sibolo Elementary School in Barangay Sibolo,
Municipality of Caluya in the Province of Antique to be known as the Sibolo
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Sibolo Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Sibolo and its neighboring barangays will have access
not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without going
too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

en 'B. LEGARDA


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14

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8713

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B, LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SIBOLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SIBOLO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE SIBOLO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Sibolo Elementary School in Barangay Sibolo, Municipality of
Caluya, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Sibolo Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Sibolo Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Sibolo Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Sibolo Integrated School, funding of which shall

be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its

effectivity.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS ) wee
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 14
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Biti No, 8865
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill Seeks to establish a fish port in Barangay Lapasan in the 2 District of Cagayan de
Oro City.

There is a need for this proposed fish port because majority of the residents of the barangay
are small-time fisher folks who mainly rely on fish and marine resources for their livelinood
and daily subsistence. It will provide an avenue for trade and give these fisherfolk access to.
consumers and vice versa. It will also be a place for the fishermen to refuel, resupply, and dry-
dock their small fishing vessels.

Once established, the fish port facilities will surely uplift the livelinood of fishermen and fish
workers in the barangay and will be a big step in modernizing the fisheries sector which will
lead to sustainable fishing and conservation of fishing grounds.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No. 8865

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY LAPASAN IN THE 2" DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CiTY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a fish port
in Barangay Lapasan in the 2" District of Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the fish port, the PFDA, through a
memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government unit
concerned. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government
personnel on the management and operation of the fish port.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the
establishment of the fish port, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from any
available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish
port.

‘SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and the transfer or
withdrawal by the PFDA, of the fish port.

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

Approved,