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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No._4930

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippines earned the moniker as the texting capital of the world and
giant telecommunication companies like Globe and Smart have since grown into
multi — billion industries. This is brought about by a progressively increasing
number of subscribers from all social classes who patronize these electronic
commodities readily found in the markets.

It is only fitting and proper and as these industrial companies rake so much
profits from the manufacture and sale of these cellphone units that they shall be
required to set up a local assembly and packaging plants to give the government,
by way of appropriate tax schemes, a share in the profits derived from the brisk
business.

While on the one end, the setting up of local sub - plants for sub —
assemblies including packaging will generate employment opportunities for our
people and thereby boost our local and national economy.

In view of this, the approval of this bill is earnestly requested.
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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO
2" District, Province of Iloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bill No__103

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
REQUIRING CELLPHONE COMPANIES TO SET UP LOCAL ASSEMBLY AND
PACKAGING PLANTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CELLPHONE UNITS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAXATION

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

SECTION 1. Itis declared policy of the State to promote social justice in all
phases of national development.

SEC. 2. Under the social justice provisions enumerated in Article XIII,
Section 1 of the Constitution, the “State shall regulate the acquisition, ownership,
use, and disposition of property and its increments”.

SEC. 3. This Act requires cellphone companies to set up local assembly
and packaging plants for the manufacture of cellphone units for the purpose of
taxation.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation and
Communications (DOTC) shall prescribe rules and regulations to implement the
rules of this Act.

SEC. 5. This shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

1633

House Bill No.,

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. and
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The delivery of health and medical services to the poor people in our
country has already reached its critical level as shown by the proportion of
patients vis-a-vis the time spent on these services during regular hours.

In cases where medical attention is badly needed, the idea of 24-hour
health centers come to mind. Thus, there is an urgent need to ease the situation
by extending the working hours of public health centers beyond regular day time
schedules to meet the ever-growing need for medical attention.

In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought
MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.

RUF Mbps


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No___ 1633

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. and
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

AN ACT
REQUIRING ALL PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS TO BE OPEN AT ALL TIMES
TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE
PUBLIC

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

SECTION 1. Continuous Service of Public Health Centers. - All public
health centers shall be open at all times of the day and night to provide continuous
health and medical services to the public.

SEC. 2. Adjustment of Working Hours. - Regional health directors and
local government health officers, as the case may be, shall strengthen their
respective personnel forces and schedule their work hours accordingly.

SEC. 3. Funding. - The amount necessary to implement the provision of
this Act is hereby authorized to be taken from unappropriated funds of the General
Appropriations Act in the case of regional health center, and from unappropriated
funds of local governments: Provided, That thereafter, the amount needed to
maintain continuous health service shall be included in the General Appropriations
Act and in local government budgets, respectively.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision or section of this Act, or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the other
sections, and the application of such provisions or sections to other persons or
circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders or regulations or
part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from the date of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1315

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article 3, Section 6 of the Constitution guarantees the the right to
a speedy disposition of cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial or
admibnistrative bodies. Pursuant to this mandate, the Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980 (Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, as amended by
RA 7154) has provided for the creation of a lone Branch of the Regional
‘Trial Court in the then Municipality of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur.

However, as of September 1, 1995, Bislig's population rose to
103,668. In 2000, Bislig was declared a component city by virtue of
Republic Act No. 8804. With the advent of these changes, the lone
regional trial court has become incapable of effectively handling the rapid
increase in court cases, resulting in clogged dockets and a marked delay
in the dispensation of justice.

As a solution to this dilemma, this bill seeks to establish an
additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the City of Bislig,
Province of Surigao del Sur. The establishment of this additional branch
would greatly contribute towards the fulfillment of the Judiciary's goal of
delivering fair, impartial and swift justice, and thus disprove the concept
“justice delayed is justice denied.”

Considering its vital importance, the approval of this bill is

earnestly sought.
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““FLORENCIO C. GARAY



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1315

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT

ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT FOR THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR TO BE
STATIONED AT THE CITY OF BISLIG, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (L) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG.
129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ‘THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION
ACT OF 1980", AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7154, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Section 14, paragraph (1) of Batas Pambansa Big.
129, otherwise known as “The Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980", as
amended by Section 12 of Republic Act No. 7154, is hereby further
amended to read as follows:

“() [Forty-one] FORTY-TWO. Regional Trial Judges
shall be commissioned for the Eleventh Judicial
Region. There shall be:

KXX

“[Five] SIX branches for the Province of Surigao
del Sur, with seats at Tandag, Lianga, BISLIG
CITY,and Cantilan.

XxX.


SEC. 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination
with the Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately
include in the Court's program the establishment of an additional branch
of the Regional Trial Court in the City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BLL NO.__1'758

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO Il

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rectify what may be deemed as an unfair requirement in the practice
of public accountancy.

Republic Act No. 9298 requires in addition to the board examinations for certified
public accountants (CPAs) accreditation as a limitation to the practice of public accountancy.
Such accreditation necessitates a three (3) year “meaningful” experience in the practice of the
profession.

The standards for admission to the practice of public accountancy in the Philippines
cannot be understated. The board examinations for CPAs is already a grueling task not to
‘mention the preparations had in the study and review of accountancy.

‘Consequently, adding an accreditation requirement with a 3 year period condition sine
qua non may only mean a burden among CPAs which if rightfully considered is but a
superfluity.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this proposed measure is sought.

GEE. a
SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO TI

Representative
1" District, Sorsogon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

15™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1758

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. SALVADOR H. ESCUDERO II

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9298, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
PHILIPPINE ACCOUNTANCY ACT OF 2004

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

SECTION 1. Section 31 of Republic Act No. 9298 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“SEC. 31. [Accreditation] REGISTRATION to THE Practice OF Public
Accountancy. ~ {Certified public accountants,] SINGLE PRACTITIONERS, firms
and partnerships [of certified public accountants,} engaged in the practice of public
accountancy, including partners and staff members thereof, shall BE registered with
the Commission and the Board, such registration to be renewed every three (3) years:
Provided, That subject to the approval of the Commission, the Board shall promulgate
rules and regulations for the implementation of registration requirements including the
fees and penalties for violation thereof. PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SHALL NOT REGISTER
ANY CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANCY”

SEC. 2. Section 28 of Republic Act No. 9298 is hereby repealed. All laws, orders,
issuances, circulars, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 3. If any provisions of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other
parts or provisions hereof not affected shall continue in full force and effect

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days following its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or the Official Gazette.

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

15" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Giorgidi B. Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to put a stop on the practice of local government units of using their
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) as collateral for loans

The rationale for the IRA is to ensure that local government units have the means to
support the expenditure responsibilities arising from the devolution mandated under
R.A. 7160. Thus, IRA’s have been computed at a level sufficient to cover the costs of
devolved functions.

The practice of using the IRA as collateral for loan obligations effectively ties up a
portion of the IRA thus negating the very purpose of the allotment. There results a
mismatch in funds to support the costs of mandated functions, thereby resulting in
delayed payment of salaries and wage, operating expenses, and accommodation of
arrears.

This measure aims to avoid the above-described situation and ensure that IRA’s are
always adequate to cover the expenditure fiznctions assigned to the LGU’s under R.A.
7160.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is recommended.

GIORGIDIB. Joanne


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

15" Congress
First Regular Session

1823

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Giorgidi B. Aggabao

AN ACT
REGULATING THE USE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS’ INTERNAL
REVENUE ALLOTMENT (IRA), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE
“LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”, AS AMENDED.

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

Section 1. Section 297 of R.A. 7160, as amended, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
“Sec. 297. Loans, Credits, and other forms of indebtedness of
Local Government Units.
a xxx
b. A local government unit may likewise secure from any
‘government bank and lending institution short -, medium -,
and long term loans and advances against security of real
estate or other acceptable assets for the establishment,
development, or expansion of agricultural, industrial,
commercial, house financing and livelihood projects and
other economic enterprises) PROVIDED THAT THE
INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT IS PROHIBITED
TO BE USED AS SECURITY THEREFOR.
x x a
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval
Approved
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 150?

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to provide tax relief by exempting
documents evidencing the receipt of personal property as security for a loan of money
not exceeding ten thousand pesos (P10,000) from the payment of Documentary Stamp
Tax.

It amends Section 199 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as
amended, by providing an additional proviso that pledge documents, deeds of trust or
other papers evidencing the receipt of personal property on loans as security for the
payment of money shall be exempted from documentary stamp tax.

Having in mind that many Filipinos would resort to loan or pledge in times
of dire need, hence, it will surely ease the pockets of our less fortunate brothers, and
thereby dispensing the payment of unnecessary fees and taxes on their part.

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

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MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO
Representative, 1* District
City of Marikina


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1507

House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEQDORO

AN ACT
EXEMPTING PLEDGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY COVERING A LOAN OF MONEY
NOT EXCEEDING TEN THOUSAND PESOS FROM DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF
1997, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Section 199 of the National Internal 1 Revenue Code of 1997, as amended
by Republic Act No. 9243, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 199. Documents and Papers Not Subject to Stamp Tax. —"x x x

“(0) PLEDGE DOCUMENTS, DEEDS OF TRUST OR OTHER PAPERS EVIDENCING

THE RECEIPT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON LOANS AS SECURITY FOR THE
PAYMENT OF ANY DEFINITE AND CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY WHERE THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT LOANED DOES NOT EXCEED TEN THOUSAND PESOS
(PHP10,000.00): PROVIDED, THAT ANY LOAN DOCUMENT CONTAINING A
SECURITY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SHALL STILL BE SUBJECT TO STAMP
TAX AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 179 OF THIS CODE.”

SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Secretary of Finance shall, upon
the recommendation of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, promulgate and publish
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations
or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___________ 
Introduced by Representative Ma. Rene Ann Lourdes G. Matibag 
AN ACT RENAMING THE FIRST DISTRICT OF LAGUNA INTO THE LONE 
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAN PEDRO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic Act No. 11395 separated the City of Santa Rosa from the First District of 
Laguna, leaving the First District of Laguna with the only the City of San Pedro remaining in 
the district. The creation of the Lone District of Sta. Rosa in effect also created a de facto Lone 
District of San Pedro.  
To properly recognize the people of San Pedro comprising the First District of Laguna, 
putting it at par with the properly renamed lone districts of Biñan, Sta. Rosa, and Calamba, 
and to avoid confusion in jurisdiction, a de jure renaming of the First District of Laguna into 
the Lone District of San Pedro is in order. 
This bill seeks to rename the First District of Laguna into the Lone Legislative District 
of the City of San Pedro, while renaming the remaining districts of the Province of Laguna. 
Considering the rationale stated above, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
MA. RENE ANN LOURDES G. MATIBAG 
September 6, 2022
5:45 pm
4497


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___________ 
Introduced by Representative Ma. Rene Ann Lourdes G. Matibag 
AN ACT RENAMING THE FIRST DISTRICT OF LAGUNA INTO THE LONE 
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAN PEDRO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Lone Legislative District.— The current First Legislative District of the 
Province of Laguna is hereby renamed as the Lone Legislative District of the City of San Pedro. 
Section 2. Incumbent Representative.— This Act shall not disturb the existing terms of 
the incumbent representatives of the affected legislative districts. 
Section 3. Rules and Regulations.— Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this 
Act, the Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement 
the provisions of this Act. 
Section 4. Repealing Clause. – Section 57 of Republic Act No. 10420, otherwise known 
as the "Charter of the City of San Pedro", and all other laws, rules and regulations, which are 
inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
Section 5. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
4497
Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLN NO. ATAS

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Mauboh-Patikul Higad Provincial Road in the
Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu, into a national road. It is 3.73-
kilometer stretch of a road which is part of the Sulu Island Circumferential Road.

‘The Patikul is a third class municipality composed of 30 barangays. It is
envisioned as “a fruit basket and tourism center of the Province of Sulu with God-
fearing, self-reliant, educated, healthy and loving people living safely in a peaceful
and orderly community with balanced ecology governed by righteous leaders”.

Improved rural infrastructure, most specifically roads, is key to rural
development. It is a crucial pathway to poverty alleviation as it provides access to
safe, affordable, and sustainable transport systems for people living in the area and
its adjacent municipalities. It is of great necessity to improve the infrastructure of
the area particularly the roads linking Patikul to other barangays and
municipalities.

The conversion of the Mauboh-Patikul Higad Provincial Road into a
national road will support the goals of the government to accelerate infrastructure
investment, promote regional development, reduce people’s vulnerability, and
advance human capital development under the Philippine Development Plan. This


will also boost the morale of the people in Patikul, Sulu to attain the peace and
prosperity they truly deserve.

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

» TAN-TAMBUT


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO 4745

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MAUBOH-PATIKUL HIGAD PROVINCIAL ROAD
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PATIKUL, PROVINCE OF SULU, 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 Mauboh-Patikul Higad Provincial Road in the
Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu, is hereby converted into a national road.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to  protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Paulino Dari National High School – Balongbalong Extension has a 
considerable number of enrollees for secondary education every year. Its 
operation is entirely dependent from its mother school, Paulino Dari National 
High School.   
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into independent 
national high school will address its need in terms of funds, management, and 
operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing Paulino 
Dari National High School – Balongbalong Extension in Barangay 
Balongbalong, Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur from 
Paulino Dari National High School and to convert it into an independent national 
high school to be known as Balongbalong National High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
September 7, 2022
9:53 am
4515


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING THE PAULINO DARI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – 
BALONGBALONG 
EXTENSION 
IN 
BARANGAY 
BALONGBALONG, 
MUNICIPALITY OF PITOGO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM 
PAULINO DARI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN 
INDEPENDENT 
NATIONAL 
HIGH 
SCHOOL 
TO 
BE 
KNOWN 
AS 
BALONGBALONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The Paulino Dari National High School – Balongbalong 
Extension located in Barangay Balongbalong, Municipality of Pitogo, Province 
of Zamboanga del Sur is hereby converted into an independent national high 
school to be known as Balongbalong National High School. 
Section 2.  All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Paulino 
Dari National High School – Balongbalong Extension are hereby transferred to 
and absorbed by the Balongbalong National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Balongbalong National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriation Act. 
Section 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and 
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. 
Section 5.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
4515
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 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 in the elementary and high school levels. 
This bill proposes to create Guiwan National High School in Barangay 
Guiwan, Zamboanga City, to be known as Guiwan National High School. Barangay 
Guiwan is one of the largest barangays in Second District of Zamboanga City with a 
huge number of elementary graduates produced annually. To pursue their 
secondary education, these students need to travel to the nearest existing high 
schools, Zamboanga City High School – Main (ZCHS – Main) and Maria Clara L. 
Lobregat National High School (MCLLNHS) located several kilometers from 
Barangay Guiwan. Furthermore, ZCHS-Main and MCLLNHS are already 
overpopulated and congested.  
This measure aims to provide accessible quality education to 
Zamboangueños and, at the same time, decongest the overpopulated national high 
schools in the area.  
In view of the foregoing reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
2nd District, Zamboanga City 
September 12, 2022
12:48 pm
4660


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
AN ACT 
SEEKING THE CREATION OF GUIWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, IN 
BARANGAY GUIWAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  The Guiwan National High School in Barangay Guiwan, 
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a national high school.   
SECTION 2.   The Guiwan National High School, shall offer general secondary 
education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the youth with 
all necessary skills and knowledge for them to be ready in facing life challenges.  
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act. 
SECTION 4.   The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Guiwan National High School, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.   
SECTION 5.   This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.   
Approved. 
4660
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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4744

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Serantes-Moore Avenue-Kajatian Provincial
Road located in the municipalities of Jolo and Indanan, Province of Sulu into a

national road.
The Serantes-Moore Avenue-Kajatian Provincial Road has a length of 1.2
kilometers. It provides essential linkages between Jolo and Indanan, facilitating

the flow of people, goods and services between the two municipalities and even

the entire Sulu Province.
Converting the Serantes-Moore Avenue-Kajatian Provincial Road into a

national road will make mobility of people and the delivery of goods easier and
unimpeded because the road will be properly maintained by the Department of

Public Works and Highways.
Aside from the economic benefits, the conversion of the provincial road
into a national road will also help in the attainment of genuine peace and order in
the province as law enforcement personnel can speedily and safely traverse the

Given the indispensable nature of the Serantes-Moore Avenue-Kajatian

area.
Provincial Road to the inhabitants of the municipalities of Jolo and Indanan, and
the Province of Sulu, the passage of this bill will greatly spur the socio-economic

development in the area.


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



Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NoATA4

Introduced by Representative Shernee A. Tan-Tambut

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SERANTES-MOORE AVENUE-KAJATIAN
PROVINCIAL ROAD LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF JOLO
AND INDANAN, PROVINCE OF SULU, 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 Serantes-Moore Avenue-Kajatian Provincial Road
traversing the municipalities of Jolo and Indanan in the Province of Sulu, is
hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
REPEALING ACT NO. 3893, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 247, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GENERAL BONDED WAREHOUSE ACT 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Act No. 3893, otherwise known as the General Bonded Warehouse Act, as amended by 
Republic Act No. 247, is the special law regulating the business of receiving commodities 
for storage and defining the rights and obligations of a bonded warehouseman and those 
transacting business with him as a bonded warehouseman. It covers every person 
engaged in the business of receiving 
commodities for storage, not only of rice and palay, but also of any other product, goods, 
articles, or merchandise which may be traded or dealt openly and legally. 
The Department of Trade and industry has deemed the said law to be outdated and “been 
made obsolete by government measures to ensure food sufficiency and stable prices”. 
The said law is among the identified host of laws recommended for repeal by the 
Department of Trade and Industry (together with other state agencies) to ease the burden 
on small businesses and improve the delivery of government services in the country.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 19, 2022
1:30 pm
4947


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
REPEALING ACT NO. 3893, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 247, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GENERAL BONDED WAREHOUSE ACT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Act No. 3893, “An Act to Regulate the Business of Receiving Rice for Storage, 
Giving the Director of Commerce and Industry the Duty to Enforce If, Providing Penalties 
for Violation of the Provisions, Exempting Cooperative Marketing Associations of Rice 
Producers from Application Thereof, Repealing Act Numbered Thirty-Four Hundred and 
Sixty-Nine and for Other Purposes,” as amended by Republic Act No. 247, is hereby 
repealed. 
Section 2. All acts, executive orders, administrative orders, proclamations, rules, and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.  
Section 3. This Act shall take effect (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette 
or at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
4947
Republic of the Philippines

RECEIVED

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City Dar eee s 1202
NINETEENTH CONGRESS o eo
First Regular Session By:_/°Y
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House Bill No.

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Ilocos Region is considered the major producer of garlic in the
Philippines, accounting for 65 percent of the country’s average total
production of 14,695.29 metric tons.1 The Province of Ilocos Norte has
maintained its rank as the top producing province in the country contributing
55-7% or 4,161 metric tons to the national aggregates.?

Tlocos Norte has consistently produced more than 4,000 metric tons of
garlic every year since recovering from the 2016 downfall in production due to
pest and disease infestations.3 The province also devotes 1,880 hectares of
land devoted to garlic farming.+

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

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

ANGE! ‘COS BARBA

+ Gumapac, M.A. Garlic: Expanding what we know and what we should. Bureau of Agricultural Research.
Retrieved November 26, 2020, from https://bar.gov.ph/index php

2 DA-RFO Annual Report 2039, p. 19

> Department of Agriculture llocos Region Annual Report 2018, p. 17

“+ Micua, I (14 August 2017). Garlic, ‘white gold’ of llocos Region. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved November
26, 2020, from https://www.pna.gov.ph/artcles/1006060


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4337

” House Bill No.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III and HONORABLE 
BRYAN B. REVILLA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Aquatic hatcheries provide the seed for aquaculture and promote commercial fisheries. It 
allows the replenishment of fish in these man-made facilities at a rate much faster than nature 
would allow. It provides for an optimum environment for fish eggs to develop and hatch by 
maintaining proper water temperature and oxygen levels, as well as providing adequate food 
supplies and safety from predators. 
This bill seeks establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the City of Cavite of the 
Province of Cavite. It shall be under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic 
Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA). The BFAR-DA shall, consequently, 
transfer the management of the hatchery facilities to the local government units and shall 
implement a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel on the management 
and operation of the hatchery. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA 
BRYAN B. REVILLA 
September 15, 2022
3:21 pm
4890


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III 
and HONORABLE BRYAN B. REVILLA 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE CITY OF 
CAVITE, PROVINCE OF CAVITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress 
Assembled: 
Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries 
and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine 
hatchery in the City of Cavite, Province of Cavite. 
Section 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi- 
species marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government unit 
concerned through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and phasing-in 
program for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department’s programs the 
establishment of the multi-species marine hatchery in the City of Cavite, Province of Cavite, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The local 
government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenue in an amount 
deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery. 
Section 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of 
Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or 
withdrawal by the BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery. 
Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
4890
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Cit

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 4819

Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This commendable bill had been filed in the past Congress and the present
proponent is acknowledging the wisdom and hard work of his predecessors.

Our elders have given so much for their respective families and the society.
They deserve to receive privileges and benefits from the government and this
includes the enactment of RA 10868. Under such law, it was stated that all Filipinos
residing in the Philippines or abroad who reached the age of 100 years old will
receive a Centenarian Gift amounting to One hundred pesos (Php100.000) from the
Philippine government. Unfortunately, only few of our elders reach the age of 100.

‘This bill seeks to amend Republic Act 10868 or known as the “Centenarians
Act of 2016” by granting the privileges in advanced to elder citizens of our country
with ages eighty-five (85), ninety (90) and ninety-five (95).

Lowering the age required in RA 10968, will allow our elders to enjoy the
benefits they deserve.

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

JOSEPH GILBERT F. VIOLAGO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _4819

Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 2 OF REPUBLIC ACT 10868
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT HONORING AND GRANTING
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVELEGES TO FILIPINO
CENTENARIANS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1. Section 2 of R.A. 10868 is further amended as follows:

“Sec. 2. Letter of Felicitation and Cash Gift. All Filipinos who reach the
age of EIGHTY-FIVE (85) YEARS OLD, NINETY (90) YEARS OLD,
NINETY-FIVE (95) YEARS OLD, AND one hundred (100) years old, whether
residing in the Philippines or abroad, shall be honored with:

(a) A Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines congratulating
the celebrant UPON REACHING THE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) for
his or her longevity; and

(b) A [Centenarian] CASH Gift in the amount of TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND PESOS (25,000.00) WHEN THEY REACH THE AGES OF
85 YEARS OLD, AND 90 YEARS OLD, FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS
(P50,000) UPON REACHING 95 YEARS OLD, and one hundred thousand
pesos WHEN REACHING THE AGE OF 100 TOGETHER WITH THE
FELICITATION

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause .- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations in consistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.


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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 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 in the elementary and high school levels. 
This bill proposes to create Calabasa National High School in Barangay 
Calabasa, Zamboanga City, to be known as Calabasa National High School. Since 
education is the most basic social service that the government can provide its 
citizenry, establishment of said national high school is a vital step toward this 
direction. 
In view of the foregoing reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
2nd District, Zamboanga City 
September 12, 2022
12:52 pm
4666


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No.  _________ 
Introduced by:  REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL JOSE M. DALIPE 
AN ACT 
 SEEKING THE CREATION OF CALABASA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY CALABASA, ZAMBOANGA CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREOF 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.  There is hereby established, under the supervision of the 
Department of Education, a National High School in Barangay Calabasa, City of 
Zamboanga to be known as Calabasa National High School.  
SECTION 2.   The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Calabasa National High School, 
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and 
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.   
SECTION 4.   This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved. 
4666
Repuvie of we Priippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2870

Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Unger ine presem iaw, Falernily Leave oF seven (7) Gays is gramed w a
married maie empioyee if iis wife with whom he is cohabiiing gives birin. The iaw

allows the father a 7 day leave and allows him not to report for work but continues to
earn compensation for such days'.

NSIS, HSgEraIeSS

05) days of mat
(105) days of mat

id leave for mothers and fathers is quite

mora leave afar giving hirth than

This bill aims to amend the provision of law with regard to paternity leave. After
ing birth, the 7-day paternity leave is not sufficient in order for the father to fully
ist and aive aid to his wife in takina care of their new born ch

Further, this bill also seeks to amend the requirement provided for by law, which

requires that the father in order to avail paternity leave should be married. A father
should be able to take paternity leave to help take care of his child regardless if he is
married or not the mother of the child. There is a great disproportion with regard to
paternity and maternity leave. This bill aims not to equalize paternity and maternity
leave but rather it seeks to somehow give fathers more opportunity and time to give
aid to his wife and child after birth. The bill aims to somehow equalize a rather too
disproportionate rule.

is necessary.

? Section 3, RA. No. 11210.


INESTO “ERNIX” M. DIONISIO, JI

Assistant Majority Floor Leader
Congressman
First Congressional District of Manila


Repupiic oF we Fanippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4670

PATERNITY LEAVE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.
8187, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the

SECTION 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8187 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

Section 4. PATERNITY | FAVE. Notwithstanding anv law. rules. and
regulations to the contrary, every [mamed] male employee in the
private and public sectors, REGARDLESS OF EMPLOYMENT
STATUS, shall be entitled to a paternity leave of [seven (7) days]
FOURTEEN (14) WORKING DAYS with full pay for the first four (4)
deliveries of [the legitimate spouse] HIS PARTNER with whom he is
cohabiting. The male employee applying for paternity leave shall notity
his employer of the pregnancy of his [legitimate spouse] PARTNER
and the expected date of such delivery.

Aci, delivery shail include chi

or any miscarriage.

SECTION 2. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 8187 is hereby deleted.

which are not affected thereby shall cont



SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws; decrees, orders, rules, and
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

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