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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5017

House Bill No.
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Land Transportation Satellite Office in the
Municipality of Aliaga, Province of Nueva Ecija.

The Land Transportation Office is a vital government agency tasked
with the promotion of safety and public service in land transportation
throughout the country. It provides a rationalized system of motor vehicle
registration, license issuance, law enforcement, adjudication of traffic cases
and collection of revenue for the government.

Presently, the Land Transportation Offices are located in the cities of
the Province of Nueva Ecija, namely: Cabanatuan City, Palayan City, Gapan
City, and San Jose City. The Municipality of Aliaga is located right next to
Cabanatuan City geographically, however, the LTO satellite office in the city
is already congested with applicants coming from the city itself and other
nearby municipalities. Establishing a satellite office in Aliaga will be most
beneficial for its residents and its neighboring towns and will help in easing
the congestion of the other LTO satellite offices.

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

STRELLITA B. SUANSING


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5017

Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALIAGA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA
ECIJA, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a satellite office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Aliaga, Province of Nueva
Ecija to be known as the Aliaga Land Transportation Satellite Office.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the
Department’s programs the operationalization of the LTO Satellite Office in
the Municipality of Aliaga, Province of Nueva Ecija, 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.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. S011

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert CUARTERO STREET in Iloilo City, presently classified as a
local city road, into a national road.

Cuatero Street spans a total length of 1,023 meters. It is located at the Jaro District of Iloilo
City. The street is a vital thoroughfare that serves as a major road used by motorists and commuters.
to access key city destinations, such as schools, churches, and two SM malls (SM City in
Mandurriao District and SM Jaro District). Considering the road’s vital importance to my
constituents, its conversion to a national road is a must for its maintenance in order for the road to
continue to serve as a vital street in Iloilo City.

In view of the foregoing, I highly recommend the approval of this bill.

Juli ‘Jam” L. Baronda
Representative, Lone District of Iloilo


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. pau

Introduced by Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda

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

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

SECTION 1. Cuartero Street in Jaro District, lloilo 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,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18) Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5294

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2" Distreit, North Cotabato

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Saguing-Indangan Road in the Municipality
of Makilala, Province of Cotabato, into a national road.

Roads play a vital role to socio-economic growth and development. An
accessible road hastens mobility and accelerates the delivery of basic goods and
services in the community,

The Saguing-Indangan Road is a twelve-kilometer road that traverses the
barangays of Saguing and Indangan. The two barangays are bounded by the
Saguing River in the north which is a potential ecological tourism site because
of its picnic-enticing forested area and rich natural resources.

Converting the Saguing-Indangan Road into a national road will promote
tourism in the area. It will Provide a better access to and from the City of
Kidapawan because of its Proximity to the city. It will also facilitate economic
activities that promote progress and enhance the delivery of goods and services
in the municipality.

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

RUDY/S,CAOAGDAN


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House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _5#84

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2" District, North Cotabato

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SAGUING-INDANGAN ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MAKILALA, PROVINCE OF COTABATO, 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 Saguing-Indangan Road in the Municipality of
Makilala, Province of Cotabato 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, maintenance and repair of the said
road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect 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. 5108

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

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

Explanatory Note
This bill seeks to convert the Bacalan Elementary School in Barangay Bacalan,

Municipality of Sebaste in the Province of Antique to be known as the Bacalan
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Bacalan Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Bacalan 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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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5208

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BACALAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
BACALAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SEBASTE INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS THE BACALAN 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 Bacalan Elementary School in Barangay Bacalan, Municipality of
Sebaste, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be
known as the Bacalan Integrated School.

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

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Bacalan 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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5370

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Nayong Pilipino was established in 1972 by virtue of Presidential Decree 37.
Originally, it was a cultural theme park established to promote tourism and social sciences in
the country. It was initially situated in the City of Pasay covering an area of more than 45
hectares. However, it was closed in 2002 and subsequently relocated at the Clark Freeport Zone
in Pampanga.

‘The Nayong Pilipino is composed of imitations of both natural and man-made wonders
that can be seen in the Philippines. Included among these imitations are smaller versions of the
Rice Terraces in Banaue, Ifugao; Jose Rizal’s house in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte; and the
Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, among others.

However, as an attached corporation of the Department of Tourism (DOT), there is no
representative from the DOT that sits on its Board of Trustees. It is therefore proposed in this
bill to amend the charter of PD 37 to include the Secretary of the DOT to sit as the chairman
of the Board of Trustees. It will ensure that Nayong Pilipino’s programs will properly align
with the vision of the DOT to properly promote and enrich not only tourism, but also cultural
education in the country.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5370

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

1 AN ACT AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 37
2 CREATING THE NAYONG PILIPINO:

3 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
4 assembled:
5 SECTION 1. Amending Paragraph 3 of PD No. 37. — Paragraph 3 of PD no. 37 shall

6 now read as:

7 “3. The policy-making body of the Nayong Pilipino shall be the Board of
8 Trustees. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE
9 SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, WHO SHALL BE THE
10 CHAIRPERSON, and eight Members to be appointed by the President for a term
u of one year. The chairperson and members shall be persons genuinely interested
2 in the promotion of the purposes and objectives of the Foundation
3 SEC. 2. Separability clause. — The provisions of this Act are hereby declared separable,

14 and in the event one or more of such provisions or part thereof are declared unconstitutional,
15 such declaration of unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the other provisions
16 thereof.

7 SEC. 3. Repealing clause. — All laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders,
18 proclamations and/or administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of

19 this Act, are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

20 SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the

21 completion of its publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5488

Introduced by HONORABLE ELPIDIO F. BARZAGA, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The bill seeks to establish an extension or satellite office of the Land Transportation
Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the City of Dasmarifias, Province of
Cavite. It aims to meet the requirements of the motoring public with regard to all
franchising and other related transactions being provided by said office.

At present, the People of Dasmarifias need to go to LTFRB Main Office located at
East Avenue, Quezon City to attend to franchising and other related needs.

The projected population for 2019 of the City of Dasmarifias is 761,512 making it the
most populous city in the Province of Cavite and based on the 2015 National Census
of Population and Housing, there are 659,019 residents making Dasmarifias the 12th
most populous city in the Philippines.

Developments and future plans for the improvement of the transportation sector in
Dasmarifias necessitates a comprehensive approach. It is vital that the local transport
industries have ease of access and convenience when having transactions with
LTFRB. Furthermore, the proposed LTFRB extension will benefit both Dasmarinefios
and other neighboring cities and municipalities.

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

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REP. ELPIDIO F. BARZAGA, JR.
Lone District of the City of Dasmarifias


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5488

Introduced by HONORABLE ELPIDIO F. BARZAGA, JR.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) IN THE
CITY OF DASMARINAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE 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 an established, under the supervision of the Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Main Office in Quezon
City, a regular district office of the LTFRB in the City of Dasmarifias, Province of
Cavite.

Sec.2 The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the operationalization of the LTFRB Regular District Office in the City of
Dasmarifias, Province of Cavite, 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 two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Batasan Hills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session
386
HOUSE BILLNO.______

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Noel

This bill seeks to better prepare the youth, students, and teachers in handling calamities
and disasters by requiring all primary and secondary schools to include their curriculum the
teaching of disaster awareness and disaster mitigation. This is in response to the dangerous
threat that calamities such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, tsunamis pose on the
Philippines. Being an archipelago lying between two major tectonic plates, the Philippines is
vulnerable and highly prone to experience any of these catastrophes.

Hence, it is necessary to promote the subject of disaster awareness and disaster
mitigation to help protect the well-being of the youth, students, as well as the teachers. As
provided in Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution, the State recognizes the vital role
of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. Ensuring the safety of the youth is of paramount importance
to the State and therefore the passage of this bill vital for achieving that end.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate enactment of this bill is respectfully requested.

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FLORENCIO GABRIEL “BEM” NOEL

‘An Waray Party-list Representative


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Batasan Hills, Queson City
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5386

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Noel

AN ACT REQUIRING THE TEACHING OF DISASTER AWARENESS AND
DISASTER MITIGATION AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY
AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Integration. — Teaching of disaster awareness and disaster mitigation is hereby
required to be part of the curriculum of all primary and secondary schools in the Philippines.

Sec. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Department of Education (DepEd) shall
adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provision of this Act.

Sec. 3. Appropriations. — The funds needed for this purpose shall be taken from the
appropriations of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such amount necessary for the
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders,
presidential proclamations, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are contrary
to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or
modified accordingly.

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

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.2120

Introduced by Honorable Fidel Nograles

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure aims to convert the existing satellite office of the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) located in the Municipality of Tanay, Province of
Rizal, into a regular district office of the LTO.

The conversion of the existing satellite office into a regular district office will
address the rising demand for complete LTO services in the area and unburden
the current load of the other LTO offices as the strategic location of Tanay will
enable the LTO to expand the delivery of its services in the Second Legislative
District of the Province of Rizal.

This measure is also in line with the government’s continuing drive towards an
effective land transportation sector in the province in particular and the country

in general.

Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
5120

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Fidel Nograles

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) LOCATED IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TANAY, PROVINCE OF RIZAL INTO A
REGULAR LTO DISTRICT OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as “An Act Converting the
Tanay LTO Satellite Office into the Tanay LTO District Office.”

SECTION 2. The existing LTO Satellite Office in the Municipality of
Tanay, Province of Rizal is hereby converted into a regular LTO district office.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately
include in the Department’s programs the operationalization of the herein
converted Regular LTO District Office in Tanay, Rizal, the initial funding of which
shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Tanay LTO
Satellite Office. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued


operation of the Regular LTO District Office shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL 535e

Introduced by Honorable Nestor B. Fongwan, Sr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Bakun National High School extension in Barangay
Sinacbat, Municipality of Bakun, Province of Benguet into a separate national high school to be
known as the Sinacbat National High School from its mother school, the Bakun National High
‘School which is located at Poblacion, Bakun,

About a decade ago, the Barangay officials of Sinacbat supported by the residents therein
strongly clamoured for the establishment of a secondary school in their locality having observed,
felt and experienced the difficulty of sending their children outside for high school education.
The nearest high school, the Bakun National High School to which this school was annexed is
seven (7) kilometres of up and down terrain foot path crossing of rivers and creeks which is
dangerous for children of young ages.

The clamour of the residents became a reality when the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of
Commerce donated a two (2) classroom building which was constructed on lot donated by one of
inhabitants in the Barangay. Starting from meagre resources, the Provincial Government of
Benguet helped by extending fund allocation for the construction of classrooms as enrolment
increased aside from providing school Board paid teachers to augment the teaching staff.

Today, this High School have six (6) feeder elementary schools from the adjacent sitios
of Barangays of Bagu, Poblacion and Ampusongan so that within the next few years, it will
undoubtedly require bigger fund allocation which the local Government may not be able to
provide and sustain. It is for this reason that this proposed measure is being introduced to address
the future needs of the school

HON. NESTOR B. FONGWAN, SR.
Province of Benguet


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL Ni ease

introduced by Honorable Nestor B. Fongwan, Sr.

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE BAKUN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL -SINACBAT ANNEX IN
BARANGAY SINACBAT, MUNICIPALITY OF BAKUN, PROVINCE OF BENGUET
INTO A SEPARATE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE
SINACBAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.

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

Section 1. The Bakun National High School-Sinacbat Annex in Barangay Sinacbat,
Municipality of Bakun, Province of Benguet is hereby converted into a national high school to be
known as the Sinacbat National High School.

Sec. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged to the
appropriation of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its
operation and maintenance shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

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

HON. NESTOR B. FONGWAN, SR.
ince of Benguet
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 5333

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is an agency under
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) created to protect the
interests of Overseas Filipino Workers and their families, providing social
Security, cultural services and help with employment, remittances and legal
matters.

However, there have been numerous cases of Overseas Filipino Workers
from different provinces all over the archipelago, who encountered various
problems in their jobsites abroad that require immediate attention from their
Fespective families. Under this situation, the families have to look for ways and
means to travel to Manila no matter how difficult for them, especially those who
have no relatives or friends in Metro Manila that they felt that the government
neglected or abandoned them.

‘The establishment of OWWA Center in every province is one way of
bringing the government closer to the people as the families of the Overseas
Filipino Workers in distress can easily attend to whatever requirements
demanded by the situation as they do not have to travel to far distant place like
Manila.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly

sought.
MARISOL C. PANOTES:

Representative
Second District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5333
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION
(OWWA) CENTER IN EVERY PROVINCE 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 an Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration (OWWA) Center in every province under the direct supervision
and control of the Administrator of the OWWA national office.

SEC. 2. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall provide
a suitable office space in every province for the OWWA Provincial Officer-In-
Charge and his staff.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged against the annual appropriations of the OWWA.

SEC. 4. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations which
are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._5765

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._5765

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
2nd District, locos Norte

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECTION 5. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. — This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV. Section | of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall
protect and promote the rights of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall
take necessary and appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. Likewise,
Section 2 of the Constitution mandates the State to establish and maintain a system of

free education ir intary and high schoo! levels,

Education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its
citizenry. It is an essential requisite for economic growth and the key to nourishing
secure, healthy and productive individuals. This measure, which seeks to establish a
National High School in Barangay Manalipa in Zamboanga City, to be known as
Manalipa National High School, is a vital step toward this direction

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

MANUEL JOS! DZLIPE


Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
MOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5898

Introduced by: Representative Manuel Jose M. Dalipe

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
MANALIPA IN ZAMBOANGA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS MANALIPA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines

in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. ished, under th
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Manalipa, City of
Zamboanga, to be known as Manalipa National High School

is hereby estab!

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s program the operationalization of the Manalipa National High School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Within one hundred tv
Act, the Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations implementing

inty days (120) from the approval of this

the provisions of this Act.

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

57
House BILL No. °25'

INTRODUCED BY REP. BRAEDEN JOHN Q. BIRON

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PASSI LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
(LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The City of Passi is the only component city in the Province of
Iloilo, and by far among the largest in terms of land area and income. It
comprises fifty-one (51) barangays and a population of 91, 2041, one of
the most populous in the Province of Iloilo. Being centrally located at the
heart of the Island of Panay and geographically more accessible to far-
flung municipalities than Iloilo City, it has now become a growing center
of commerce, trade and industry.

In order to advance the efficiency and accessibility of all services
and facilities of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to the people, the
conversion of the Passi LTO Extension Office to a regular District Office is
hereby proposed.

The progressive development of more well-paved roads along with
the increased economic dependency of people to the use of motor vehicles
in the district has also amplified the need for faster and more efficient
delivery of services such as license and permit issuance, motor vehicle
registration, law enforcement and adjudication of traffic cases. In view of
this, the City of Passi requires a fully functional and capable regular
district office and not just an extension office. This proposed conversion
will indubitably help rationalize operations and improve the execution of
the LTO mandate to implement the various transportation laws, rules
and regulations in the district.

In keeping with our national development, the approval of this bill
is earnestly urged.

Basic Population Data 2018, City Planning and Development Coordinator's Office


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _5766_

INTRODUCED BY REP. BRAEDEN JOHN Q. BIRON

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PASSI LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
(LTO) EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE

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 “Act Converting the
Passi Land Transportation Office (LTO) Extension Office Into a Regular
LTO District Office.”

Sec.2. The existing Passi LTO Extension Office is hereby converted
into a regular LTO District Office.

Sec.3. For this purpose, the Secretary of the Department of
Transportation shall immediately include in the Department’s program
the operationalization of the regular LTO District Office in the City of
Passi, Province of Iloilo. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for
the continued operation of the new Passi LTO District Office shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec.4. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines > hv 04

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5283 _

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2™4 District, North Cotabato

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Arakan-Calinan Municipal Road in the
Municipality of Arakan, Province Cotabato into a national road.

Arakan is a first class municipality comprising of 28 barangays. It
possesses exceptional scenic spots, such as cascading waterfalls, calm lakes, and
exotic flora and fauna. Its natural panorama is an enticing paradise. Aside from
its rich tourist attractions, agricultural production is the main source of livelihood
in the municipality with products like rice, corn, banana, palm oil and rubber, as
well as rattan, bamboo and other indigenous materials.

The conversion of the Arakan-Calinan Municipal Road into a national road
will provide immediate funds and resources to preserve and maintain the road
worthiness and ensure safe travel for everyone. The conversion will greatly
stimulate the tourism industry and promote the Municipality of Arakan as a
tourist destination. The conversion will also support economic development of
various barangays traversed by the road. Furthermore, it will contribute to the
improvement of the socio-economic endeavors and ameliorate the lives of the
people not only in the Municipality of Arakan but in the Province of Cotabato as
well,

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



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

Eighteenth (18t) Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 5293

Introduce by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2"! District, North Cotabato

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ARAKAN-CALINAN MUNICIPAL ROAD IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ARAKAN, PROVINCE OF COTABATO 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 Arakan-Calinan Municipal Road in the Municipality of
Arakan, Province of Cotabato 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, maintenance and repair of the road, the
funding for 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 Gazeue or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE (g
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session {

EBNo sees

Introduced by Representative TEODORICO “NONONG” T. HARESCO, JR.

AN ACT
DECLARING THE 31ST OF JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON- WORKING
PUBLIC HOLIDAY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TANGALAN, PROVINCE OF AKLAN,
TO BE KNOWN AS “TANGALAN DAY” IN CELEBRATION OF ITS SEPARATION
FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAKATO, AKLAN AND IN COMMEMORATION OF
‘THE HEROES OF VIVO REVOLT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On July 31, 1948, President Elpidio Quirino signed into law the separation of
Tangalan from the Municipality of Makato, creating the municipality of Tangalan. It is by
virtue of Republic Act No. 285 approved by Congress on June 16, 1958.

This bill seeks to declare July 31 each year as a special local holiday, called
“Tangalan Day,”for the Municipality of Tangalan, Province of Aklanon. Tangalanons will
celebrate the creation of their municipality and the heroism of Filipinos in the Vivo Revolt
of 1897.

On the celebration aspect, Tangalanons on this day will showcase their culture,
talents in art, socio-economic values, ingenuity and self-determination that mark themselves
as a unique society. On the historical aspect, Tangalanons will also commemorate how their
ancestors in then- Barangay Vivo devised a trap that led to the defeat of a Spanish
detachment sent to subjugate them.

This festivity that is both merry and contemplative seeks to remind Tangalanons of
all generations of their history and uniqueness of their heritage.

‘Thus, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

COS Woy
HON. TEODORICO “NONO! T. HARESCO, JR.


5683

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

SECTION 1. Tangalan Day.- Section July 31 of every year is hereby declared a
special nonworking holiday in the Municipality of Tangalan, Province of Aklan to be known
as “Tangalan Day” in commemoration of its creation as a separate municipality from the
Municipality of Makato, and in honor of the bravery of the hometown heroes of Barangay
Vivo who revolted against the Spaniards.

SECTION 2. 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5085
HOUSE BILL NO. aint

Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

A lot of projects and programs of different government. agencies are in the
works to continuously improve the quality of education in the country. What we

accessible to citizens from far flung places due to the lack of Proper roads or
bridges.

‘This Act seeks to ensure that elementary schools and high schools all over
the country are accessible to everybody through the construction a and

bridges that lead directly to these institutions.
RIEL H. BORDAD d|


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Honse BillNo.__ 5085

Ini by Representative Gabri

AN ACT GIVING ROAD ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IN THE COUNTRY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Shot Title. This Act shall be known as the “School Accessibility Act of 2019.”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make education
accessible to all, not only educational access but physical access to public schools.

Sec. 3. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is mandated to prioritize the
construction of roads and bridges leading to all public schools throughout the country. Initially,
at least one lane roads or bridges shall be constructed for every school with no existing roads
and/or bridges.

Sec. 4. The roads and bridges shall be constructed directly leading to all public schools.
Furthermore the construction must be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
DPWH.

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

Sec. 6. All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any
provision of this Act are hereby repealed, modified and amended accordingly.

Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from complete publication in the Official
Gazette or n a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5101

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
ISIDRO, MUNICIPALITY OF TIBIAO, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN
AS SAN ISIDRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

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

Currently, there is an existing primary school in Barangay San Isidro, but the school
is not able to cater to 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, 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.

ay Lu . LEGARDA


Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5101

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SAN
ISIDRO, MUNICIPALITY OF TIBIAO, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN
AS SAN ISIDRO 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 San Isidro, Municipality of Tibiao in

the Province of Antique to be known as San Isidro Elementary School

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the San Isidro 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,
Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PUCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
PUCIO, MUNICIPALITY OF LIBERTAD;PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE PUCIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

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

With the conversion of the Pucio Elementary School into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Pucio 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.

Lu B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5109

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PUCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
PUCIO, MUNICIPALITY OF LIBERTAD, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE INTO AN
INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE PUCIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

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

known as the Pucio Integrated School.

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

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

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Pucio 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,