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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by the Honorable Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare June 17 of every year a special non-working 
holiday in the City of Lapu-Lapu, Province of Cebu, in commemoration of its 
charter day anniversary.  
On June 17, 1961, Republic Act (RA) No. 3134, otherwise known as the 
Charter of the City of Lapu-Lapu, was signed into law by President Carlos P. 
Garcia. Said law converted the former municipality of Opon into the present-
day City of Lapu-Lapu. It named the city after Datu Lapulapu, a chieftain of 
Mactan and the first Philippine national hero who led the defeat against 
Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. 
Lapu-Lapu City has a total land area of 58.10 square kilometers and is 
composed of 30 barangays. According to the 2020 census, the city is home 
to 497,604 Oponganons. It is a first-class, highly urbanized city where the 
Mactan-Cebu International Airport—the country’s second busiest airport—
is located. 
Every year, upon the request of the City Government of Lapu-Lapu, 
the Office of the President declares June 17 a special non-working day in the 
city to allow its people to celebrate and participate in its annual celebrations. 
Sixty-one (61) years after the enactment of RA No. 3134, it is high-time that 
Lapu-Lapu City’s Charter Day be declared a special non-working holiday 
through legislation. In so doing, the people of Lapu-Lapu City will 
automatically be given an opportunity to recognize the men and women 
whose hard work and effort continue to contribute to their city’s progress 
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as well as allow them to take part in celebrating the city’s accomplishments 
while ruminating on its historic founding in 1961. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is 
earnestly sought. 
Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan 
Lone District, Lapu-Lapu City 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by the Honorable Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan 
AN ACT 
DECLARING JUNE 17 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN 
THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU, PROVINCE OF CEBU, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS 
CITY CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. June 17 of every year is hereby declared a special 
nonworking holiday in the City of Lapu-Lapu, Province of Cebu, in 
commemoration of its charter day anniversary. 
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, 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTTIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), created by
Republic Act 6958 of 1990, bears the name of the airport that it administers,
which is located in Lapu-Lapu City. The city was named after the native
chieftain Lapu-Lapu who is regarded as the country's first hero who repelled
the Spanish invader Ferdinand Magellan.

To honor Lapu-Lapu and be consistent with the city's name and
location of its airport, the change of the airport name from Mactan to Lapu-
Lapu and the corresponding change in the name of the authority will serve
two purposes: give Lapu-Lapu the recognition that the outstanding Filipino
deserved, and in the same thrust, improve the choice of name.

Itis prudent and beneficial to keep the name "Cebu" in the airport name
and the name of the authority that manages it. "Cebu" is better known in the
world historically, economically and culturally. For branding and marketing
and as locator of the airport as destination for tourists and other visitors,
“Cebu” serves a crucial function.

Thus, the need to shift in name from Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Authority (MCIAA) to Lapu-Lapu-Cebu International Airport Authority
(LCIAA) and, correspondingly, from Mactan-Cebu International Airport
(MCIA) to Lapu-Lapu-Cebu International Airport (LCIA).



This same measure was originally filed by my father, the late Raul V.
Del Mar and was already approved on third and final reading by the House of
Representatives in the last 17" and 18" Congresses but was not approved by
the Senate for lack of time before adjournment of Congress.

Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly recommended.

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REP. RA /MARGUERITE “CUTIE” DEL MAR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTTIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

137

HOUSE BILL NO.

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

AN ACT
RENAMING THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
TO LAPU-LAPU - CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND
MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO LAPU-LAPU - CEBU
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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

SECTION 1. The Mactan ~ Cebu International Airport Authority created
under Republic Act No. 6958 is renamed Lapu-Lapu - Cebu International
Airport Authority and the Mactan ~ Cebu International Airport as Lapu-Lapu

~ Cebu International Airport.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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Quezon City 
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First Regular Session 
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
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House Bill No. _____________ 
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Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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On an annual basis, local government units, through duly enacted council 
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resolutions and other administrative requirements, formally request the Office of the 
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President for a presidential proclamation to declare their founding anniversaries as 
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special non-working holidays. This tedious process requires considerable time and cost 
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particularly from the LGUs’ end. In their effort of making sure that Malacañang comes 
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up with the issuance in time for the annual celebration, even the representation of other 
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government offices is invoked, including those of district Representatives. 
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This measure saves the LGUs and the Palace the trouble of going through this 
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yearly predicament and superfluity by automatically declaring the founding anniversaries 
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of local government units as special non-working holidays without the need for 
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presidential proclamations. It will likewise free the LGUs and their officials from any 
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administrative complications in case of failure to secure the presidential issuance. 
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Approval of the bill is respectfully sought. 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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Quezon City 
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First Regular Session 
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
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House Bill No. _________________ 
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Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora 
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AN ACT  
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DECLARING AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY THE RESPECTIVE 
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FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF ALL MUNICIPALITIES, CITIES AND PROVINCES 
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THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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assembled: 
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SECTION 1. The respective founding anniversary of all municipalities, cities and 
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provinces throughout the country is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday. 
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SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by the Honorable Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The first-class and highly-urbanized City of Lapu-Lapu is presently 
served by the Cebu 6th District Engineering Office of the Department of 
Public Works and Highways. Said office also serves the municipalities of 
Cordova and Consolacion of the Province of Cebu, and the City of Mandaue. 
The City of Lapu-Lapu had been separated from the 6th Legislative 
District of the Province of Cebu to constitute the Lone Legislative District of 
the City of Lapu-Lapu in 2009 by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 9726, while 
the City of Mandaue also followed suit and constituted the Lone Legislative 
District of the City of Mandaue in 2019 by virtue of RA No. 11257. Thus, the 
Cebu 6th District Engineering Office currently serves a total of three (3) 
legislative districts. 
According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, the City of 
Lapu-Lapu City has a total population of 497,604 residents residing in 30 
barangays. This represents 46% or almost half of the total population 
catered to by the Cebu 6th District Engineering Office. With infrastructure 
development playing a key role in sustaining improvements in connectivity 
and transportation, overall production capacity, and income and 
employment generation, it is imperative that a separate and dedicated 
district engineering office be created for the City of Lapu-Lapu. Through this, 
it is hoped that the important functions of the Department in terms of 
planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, especially 
the national highways, flood control and water resources development 
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system, and other public works will be carried out more promptly and 
efficiently.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is 
earnestly sought. 
Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan 
Lone District, Lapu-Lapu City 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by the Honorable Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan 
AN ACT 
CREATING THE LAPU-LAPU CITY DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. A district engineering office is hereby created in the Lone 
Legislative District of the City of Lapu-Lapu to be known as the Lapu-Lapu 
City District Engineering Office.  
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of a separate district 
engineering office in the City of Lapu-Lapu, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 169

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the TESDA Skills and Accreditation Center in
barangay Apulid, Municipality of Paniqui, in the province of Tarlac. To migrate it, in
terms of its aims toward skills development of human resources, through the
development of the Center, it will truly redound to the benefit of the youth in the area
and the neighboring districts.

The availability of the training center shall provide the youth with the
opportunity to empower themselves to be self-reliant and acquire new skills and
techniques that enable them to earn a livelihood. When tapped, the latent talents of
the young people shall be fully developed through the skills training, turning them into
dynamic agents of positive change.

The bill therefore seeks to make TESDA replicable in barangay Apulid, in the
municipality of Paniqui, Tarlac, which shall also serve 34 other barangays.

The urgent passage of this bill is then most prayed for.

as

RODANAE D. MARCOLE CAROLINE L. TRHNCHAY


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 169

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

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PANIQUI TARLAC TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING CENTER AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) Training Center. ~ There is hereby established, under the supervision of
the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority a training center in Apulid,
Paniqui, Tarlac to be known as the Paniqui Tarlac Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Training Center.

SEC. 2. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary for the operationalization of the
Paniqui Tarlac Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Training Center shall
be included in the current year’s General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as
may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. — Within sixty (60) days, the Secretary of Education shall
issue the rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City * RECEIVED 2

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NINETEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. £49

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert the SABANGAN-SAGADA ROAD, presently
classified as a provincial road into a National Road.

The Sabangan-Sagada Road is a 13.637 — kilometer road stretch more or
less which starts at the junction in Barangay Supang, Sabangan along Mountain
Province — Ilocos Sur National Road passing through barangays Data, Sabangan
and barangays Taccong, Suyo, Balugan, Ankileng, all in Sagada, Mountain
Province to connect to the Dantay-Sagada (Rev. John Stauntun) National Road.

At present, the Dantay-Sagada National Road starts at the junction in
Barangay Alab Proper sitio Dantay, Bontoc along the Baguio-Bontoc National
Road passing through barangays Antadao, Kilong, Poblacion, Dagdag, Ambasing,
all in the municipality of Sagada and ends at KO397+1098 or at the entrance of
Sumaguing Cave. The road after is the Sabangan-Sagada provincial road which
connects to the Mountain Province-llocos Sur National Road. Thus, the Dantay-
Sagada national road ends and continues as a provincial road in the same road
line.

To correct such anomaly, it is imperative that the Sabangan-Sagada
provincial road be converted into a national road. In addition, the proposed
conversion will serve as the shortest route of tourists coming from Baguio,
Benguet, Manila, Ilocos Sur and other provinces going to Sagada.

In view of the foregoing consideration, approval of this is eamestly sought.

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MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG—~


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _449

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SABANGAN — SAGADA ROAD 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 Sabangan — Sagada Road is hereby converted and
declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and
maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to
the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued improvement and
maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert FAJARDO STREET in Iloilo City, presently classified as a
local city road, into a national road.
The road spans a total length of 606.4 lineal meters and is located in the Jaro District of
Iloilo City. It connects the Iloilo-Capiz Road (Old Route) national road and a local road leading
to the Iloilo-Jaro Diversion Road. It serves as an alternate route of vehicles going from Jaro
District to Mandurriao District, allowing the road users to avoid passing through the busy
Mandurriao-Jaro national road.
Fajardo Street crosses through the very busy commercial area of Jaro District in Iloilo
City, where several historical structures and tourist attractions are located. Its conversion into a
national road will definitely help boost commerce in its area and improve access to the historic
tourist sites in the Jaro District.
In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.
Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda
District Representative
Lone District of Iloilo City
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.__________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda
______________________________________________________________________________
AN ACT CONVERTING FAJARDO STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Fajardo Street in Jaro District, Iloilo City is hereby converted into a national
road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department’s
program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No. £10

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLFO “ARNIE” A. TEVES, JR.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO
FERDINAND E. MARCOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1987, Manila International Airport (MIA) was renamed Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) during the term of the late President Cory Aquino
through Republic Act No. 6639. The name was based on her late husband, Ninoy
Aquino who was assassinated at the airport.

It is more appropriate to rename it to the person who has contributed to the
idea and execution of the said noble project. This project was done during the time of
the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

It is more appropriate to bear the name that has contributed and legacy in our
country to make the Philippines a center of international and domestic air travel,
who has instituted and built or conceptualized the project in making pride of our
country.

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

Qa

ARNOLFO “ARNIE” A. TEVES,JR.


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No._610

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLFO “ARNIE” A. TEVES, JR.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO
FERDINAND E. MARCOS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as “An Renaming the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport to Ferdinand E. Marcos International Airport.”

SECTION 2. Effectivity Clause. 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 whichever comes first

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

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INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to convert the MABA-AY —- ABATAN ROAD, presently
classified as a provincial road into a National Road. It was considered as
meritorious for conversion to a national road by DPWH Central Office as per
Memorandum issued on December 27, 2019.

The Maba-ay — Abatan Road is an 11.971 — kilometer road stretch more or
less which starts at the junction in Barangay Maba-ay along Baguio — Bontoc
National Road passing through barangays Tapapan, Guinzadan and Abatan, all in
Bauko, Mountain Province to connect to the Mountain Province — Ilocos Sur road.

The proposed conversion will serve as the shortest route from the Halsema
Highway to the Mountain Province — Ilocos Sur Road. In addition, the road is used
as a major highway as it passes through the Luis Hora Memorial Regional Hospital,
the only regional hospital of the Cordillera Administrative Region and serves as an
alternate road whenever the Baguio - Bontoc Road closes due to natural
calamities.

The conversion of said road into a national road will make access easier for
the farmers and traders from the nearby towns of Mountain Province to trade their
Produce and goods to the nearby Ilocos Region and vice versa. Moreover, access
to the lone regional hospital in the region will be easier for those coming from the
provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, Abra and some parts of the Ilocos Region.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _447

INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MABA-AY - ABATAN ROAD 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 Maba-ay - Abatan Road is hereby converted and
declared a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall
immediately include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and
maintenance of the said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to
the unappropriated funds of the Department under the General Appropriations
Act. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued improvement and
maintenance of the National Road shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines.

Approved,
NINETEENTHCONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Frst Regu/ar Sesslon 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill was filed during the 18th Congress where it was approved by the House of
Representatives.
Mindanao is known as the "Land of Promise", but for it to fulfill all its promises, it has
to be fully-developed. One step to achieving this development is to link all the provinces in the
island. As of the present, Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur are isolated from Western
Mindanao due to the absence of a East to West Highway. Also, a highway would allow the
people from the Caraga Region access to the Laguindingan Airport, with the travel time of four
hours from Tandag to the said airport. As such, people from Caraga would no longer have to
travel to Cebu or Manila to have access to airports for their travels within and outside the
Philippines.
Further, a new highway would open up large tracts of land in Surigao del Sur, Agusan
del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City to agricultural, commercial,
residential and industrial purposes.
ln view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.
RUF SB.RO
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House Bill No. _
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPP]NES
FrTsf Regurar Sessio,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No.
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 240 KILOMETER TRANS.MINDANAO
SUPERHIGHWAY CONNECTING FOUR PROVINCIAL CAPITALS IN THE CARAGA AND
NORTHERN TSINDANAO REGIONS TO THE LAGUIND]NGAN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION l. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWFI) shall construct a two
hundred forty-kilometer (240km) trans Mindanao Superhighway connecting the Municipality of
Tandag in the Province of Surigao del Sur, to the Laguindingan lnternational Airport. This
highway will traverse the Municipality of Prosperidad in the Province of Agusan del Sur, the
Municipalities of Malaybalay and Talakag, both in the Province of Bukidnon, and shall continue
through to the Talakag-Barangay Dansolihon highway and the Barangay Dansolihon-
Barangay San Simon-Laguindingan Airport highway in Cagayan de Oro City.
SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking and completing the feasibility
study and detailed engineering design for this project and other activities related thereto shall
be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, the Secretary of DP\NH shall
include in the Department's program the construction of said road, the funding of which shall
be included in the GAA.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in lhe Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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assistance. 
SECTION 20. Appropriations. - The initial amount necessary to implement 
the provisions of this Act for national and regional hospitals shall be charged 
against the current year's Appropriation of the DOH. Thereafter, such sum as 
may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. 
For provincial hospitals, the local government concerned shall provide the 
necessary funds for the establishment and operationalization of its dialysis 
service units. 
SECTION 21. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within ninety (90) 
days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOH shall, in coordination with the 
PhilHealth, the NKTI, and other relevant stakeholders, issue 
the 
implementing rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 22. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 23. Repealing Clause. - 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 are hereby 
repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 24. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Firsf Regular Sesslon 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill was filed during the 18h Congress and was approved by the House of
Representatives.
Section 11 Article Xlll of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, "The State shall
adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the people
at affordable cost...'
While there are several private hospitals in Cagayan de Oro City, many patients could
not afford to secure medical services from said hospitals. Many of them would go to the
government owned Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC). However, there is now an
overcrowding of patients in said hospital.
There is therefore a need for a satellite hospital in the 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro
City to be located at the center of the district which is Barangay Tablon. This will make medical
services available near my constituents and unclog the overcapacity of the NMMC.
ln view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.
RUF SB.R
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
lntroduced by Represenlative Rufus B. Rodriquez
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING IN BARANGAY TABLON, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, PROVINCE OF
MISAMIS ORIENTAL, A SATELLITE DISTRICT HOSPITAL OF THE NORTHERN
MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER, TO BE KNOI'VN AS THE BARANGAY TABLON.
NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER SATELLITE DISTRICT HOSPITAL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines rn Congress
assemb/ed
SEGTION l. There shall be established in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City,
Province of Misamis Oriental, a satellite district hospital of the Northern Mindanao Medical
Center, to be known as the Barangay Tablon-Northern Mindanao Medical Center Satellite
District Hospital, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the City
Government of Cagayan De Oro.
SEC. 2. Any future increase in bed capacity, healthcare facilities, service capability,
and human resource complement shall be based on the hospital development plan that shall
be prepared by the Chief of Hospital of Barangay Tablon-Northern Mindanao Medical Center
Satellite District Hospital, in consultation with the Department of Health.
SEG. 3. The City Government of Cagayan De Oro shall provide the necessary funds
for the establishment of the Barangay Tablon-Northern Mindanao Medical Center Satellite
District Hospital- The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department's subsidy program,
support for the capital outlay requirements of the said hospital.
SEC. 4, All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations, inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly-
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Offcral
Gazefte or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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House Bill No. _968
Republic of the Philippines 
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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Quezon City 
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First Regular Session 
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
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House Bill No. _____________ 
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Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Municipality of Compostela, Davao de Oro Province was created by 
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Executive Order No. 156 dated August 1, 1948. As such, the Founding Anniversary of 
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the political subdivision falls on August 1 of every year. This momentous event is being 
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commemorated annually as part of upholding the colorful history of the municipality. The 
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occasion also provides a perfect opportunity for the residents and the town officials to 
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participate in solidarity as they celebrate their rich heritage while united by common 
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aspirations. 
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This proposal seeks to declare August 1 of every year as a special non-working 
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day in the Municipality of Compostela, Davao de Oro Province in order to give its 
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citizens the chance to organize and stage appropriate ceremonies in honor of their 
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foundation day. 
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This measure was approved on Third Reading by the House of Representatives 
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during the 17th Congress but time constraints prevented its passage in the Senate. 
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Approval of the bill is respectfully sought. 
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MARIA CARMEN S. ZAMORA 
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Republic of the Philippines 
1 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
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Quezon City 
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First Regular Session 
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
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House Bill No. _________________ 
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Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora 
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AN ACT  
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DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
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HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, DAVAO DE ORO 
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PROVINCE 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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assembled: 
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SECTION 1. August 1 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday 
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in the Municipality of Compostela, Davao de Oro Province. 
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SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
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Approved, 
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 21ST OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL 
NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BAYUGAN, PROVINCE 
OF AGUSAN DEL SUR IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CHARTER 
DAY 
Explanatory Note 
This bill seeks to declare June 21 of every year a special non-working 
public holiday in the City of Bayugan, Province of Agusan del Sur to 
commemorate its charter day and to enable its residents and local officials to fully 
participate in the festivities prepared by the local government.  
Bayugan City became a chartered city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9405 
(An Act Converting the Municipality of Bayugan in the Province of Agusan del 
Sur into a Component City To Be Known As The City of Bayugan). Each year, 
the Local Government Unit of Bayugan City celebrates its Charter Day and 
without a law mandating it, it has become a recurring necessity to request the 
Office of the President to declare June 21 as a special non-working holiday for 
Bayugan City.  
To do away with this requirement and to establish a speedy and perhaps an 
automatic declaration of this special day as a non-working holiday for the city, an 
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enabling law to that end is necessary. This proposed legislation has the solid 
support of all the residents of Bayugan City who all share the hope that they can 
celebrate the Charter Day of its city meaningfully and free from any doubt if that 
day is declared a holiday or not.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
              ALFEL M. BASCUG 
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
 1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 21ST OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL 
NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BAYUGAN, PROVINCE 
OF AGUSAN DEL SUR IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CHARTER 
DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. June 21 of every year is hereby declared a special 
nonworking holiday in the City of Bayugan, Province of Agusan del Sur in 
commemoration of its Charter Day. 
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
758
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 344

Introduced by Hon. Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to grant a twenty percent (20%) discount on the travel tax to all senior
citizens (as defined under Republic Act 7432) and persons with disabilities (as
defined under Republic Act 7277).

Currently, government imposes a travel tax with the following schedule under
Presidential Decree 1183 as amended

First Class Passage Economy Class
Passage
Full rate Php 2,700 Php 1,620
Standard reduced rate Php 1,350 Php 810
Privileged reduced rate Php 400 Php 300

for OFWs dependents

To provide this additional benefit to our senior citizens and persons with disabilities,
immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
Lone District of Santa Rosa City, Laguna


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 344

Introduced by Hon. Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez

AN ACT GRANTING 20% DISCOUNT ON TRAVEL TAX TO SENIOR CITIZENS
AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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

Section 1. This Act Shall be known as the "Travel Tax Discount to Senior Citizens
and Persons with Disabilities Act".

Section 2. Pursuant to Section 73 of Republic Act 9593, the Tourism Infrastructure
and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) shall be the principal agency responsible for
the timely and appropriate collection of the travel tax.

Section 3. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities shall both be entitled to a
20% in the imposition of the travel tax.

Section 4. All law, executive orders, rules and regulations or any part hereof
inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. If any part or provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional and
invalid, such 18 declaration shall not invalidate other parts thereof which shall remain
in full force and effect.

Section 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days its complete publication n the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever

comes earlier.

Approved
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 
INTRODUCED BY REP. MAXIMO, JR. Y. DALOG 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE BESAO, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE 
- TUBO, ABRA ROAD 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 Besao, Mountain Province - Tuba, Abra Road is hereby 
converted and declared a national road. 
Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall immediately 
include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the 
said road, the initial funding of which shall be charged to the unappropriated funds of 
the Department under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the amount 
necessary for the continued improvement and maintenance of the National Road 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 newspapers of general circulation in the 
Philippines. 
Approved, 
795
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARIÑO 
5th District, Batangas 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Batangas City is presently served by one (1) District Engineering Office of the 
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) that is serving two (2) 
legislative districts, the 2nd District and the 5th District of the Province of Batangas. 
With the approval of Republic Act No. 10673 reapportioning the Province of 
Batangas into six (6) legislative districts, Batangas City was separated from the 
2nd District of Batangas to constitute the 5th District of Batangas. Only one (1) 
District Engineering Office, however, continued to simultaneously serve these two 
(2) legislative districts.
The inadequacy of one (1) District Engineering Office serving two (2)
legislative districts is undeniable. Batangas City is one of the most populous local 
government units in the province. It has a population of over 318,000. The 2nd 
District Engineering Office is currently serving both the needs of the 2nd and 5th 
Districts and is clearly understaffed. This causes undue delays in the 
implementation of infrastructure programs and projects that is apparently 
disadvantageous to both districts. 
Therefore, to be more effective and efficient in the planning, design, 
construction, supervision and maintenance of existing infrastructures and future 
infrastructure projects, there is a need to create a separate engineering district for 
the 5th district of Batangas. 
Proposed measure was filed as House Bill 9398 as passed 3rd reading during 
the 18th Congress. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARIÑO 
July 1, 2022 
12:25 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARIÑO 
5th District, Batangas 
AN ACT 
CREATING A DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE FIFTH 
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. A district engineering office of the Depa1tment of Public 
Works and Highways is hereby created in the Fifth Legislative District, 
Province of Batangas, to be located in the City of Batangas and referred to 
as the Fifth District Engineering Office. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department's program the operationalization of the Fifth District 
Engineering Office in the City of Batangas, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
907
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the state shall 
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them. The World Health Organization (WHO) also affirms 
that “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the 
fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, 
political belief, economic or social condition. However, access to health care has 
become an issue of capacity to pay. 
While the state remains struggling to provide free health care to its people, 
legislation should be geared towards ways to lessen the cost of health care 
without however compromising the right of hospitals and medical clinics to 
reasonable profits. 
This bill seeks to strengthen the right of patients to buy drugs and medicines 
from outside hospital and medical clinic pharmacy by requiring hospitals and 
medical clinics to inform their patients of such right before the drug or medicine 
is administered to the patient. The option will keep the patient on guard against 
exorbitant prices of drugs and medicines in hospital and medical clinic pharmacy 
and which are readily available in other pharmacies at much lower prices.   
Earnest approval of this bill is hereby requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.  
July 1, 2022 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
   AN ACT 
REQUIRING HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS TO 
INFORM THEIR PATIENTS OF THEIR RIGHT TO BUY DRUGS 
AND MEDICINES FROM OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL AND 
MEDICAL CLINIC PHARMACY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
All hospitals and medical clinics shall first inform their 
patients, before any medicine is administered to them, that they have the option 
to buy the needed drug and medicine from outside the hospital or medical clinic 
pharmacy. 
SECTION 2. 
Any hospital or medical clinic which is found violating 
this act shall be meted a fine in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(Php50,000.00) for the first offense; One Hundred Thousand Pesos 
(Php100,000.00) for the second offense; and One Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(Php150,000.00) for the third and succeeding offenses. 
SECTION 3. 
The Department of Health (DOH) shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
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SECTION 4. 
All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules 
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
SECTION 5. 
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARIÑO 
5th District, Batangas 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Members of the House of Representatives, specifically those who 
represent legislative districts, have lives that are closely intertwined 
with their constituents. 
Congressmen and Congresswomen are, more often than not, 
invited to frequent barangay or town fiestas and other events, 
individual celebrations such as birthdays, baptisms, funerals and 
weddings.  
This proposed measure deals specifically with weddings. Marriage 
and its importance to nation-building through the establishment of 
the most basic social unit which is the family, should be promoted and 
made more accessible. 
This proposed measure also aims to provide our constituents with 
another option for a less expensive, convenient and practical means 
to enter into marriage.    
  The approval of this measure is earnestly requested. 
MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARIÑO 
July 1, 2022 
12:25 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Rep. MARIO VITTORIO “MARVEY” A. MARIÑO 
5th District, Batangas 
AN ACT GRANTING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF 
REPRESENTATIVES THE AUTHORITY TO SOLEMNIZE 
MARRIAGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE TITLE I, CHAPTER 
1, ARTICLE 7 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE 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 shall be the policy of the State to 
promote and recognize marriage and its importance to nation-building 
through the establishment of the most basic social unit which is the family. 
Section 2. Title I, Chapter 1, Article 7 of Executive Order No. 209 shall be 
read as follows: 
Art. 7. Marriage may be solemnized by: 
(1) X X X X X
(2) X X X X X
(3) X X X X X
(4) X X X X X
(5) X X X X X
(6) Incumbent Member of the House of Representatives, for
constituent or constituents whose official address is within the
legislative district of the Representative, within said legislative
district;
Section 3. Repealing Clauses. – All laws, executive orders, letters of 
instructions, rules and regulations and other issuances, or provision thereof, 
which are inconsistent with the of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
modified accordingly. 
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Section 4. Separability Clause. – The provisions of this Act are 
hereby declared separable. If any provision or portion thereof shall be held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions will remain in full force and 
effect. 
 
 
Section 5. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in two (2) national newspaper of general circulation, 
or in the Official Gazette, whichever comes first. 
  
Approved.