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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEV!

‘TEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL xot394

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It submitted that there is a need to increase the estate tax exemption provided for by law,
specifically Section 84 of Republic Act No. 8424, as amended, or the National Internal Revenue
Code of 1997.

Factoring in, among others, CPI inflation, the purchasing power parity of the Philippine
peso and exchange rate fluctuations, it becomes apparent that the estate tax exemption of
Php200,000.00 is no longer of the same value today compared in 1997. Thirteen years has passed
since the said figure was adopted as a taxation policy for estates.

Moreover, increasing the estate tax exemption to Php400,000.00 is a justified tax relief,
especially to middle class Filipino families who are mostly wage earners, salaried employees or
overseas Filipino workers

In view of the foregoing, this bill is being advanced for study and deliberation, and

approval

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 4394

Introduced by REP. EVELINA G. IDERO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE ESTATE TAX EXEMPT AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
Ss TION 84, CHAPTER 1, ESTATE TAX, TITLE Il OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED

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

SECTION 1. Section 84 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 84 Rates of Estate Tax. - There shall be levied, assessed. collected and
paid upon the transfer of the net estate as determined in accordance with Sections 85
and 86 of every decedent, whether resident or nonresident of the Philippines. a tax
based on the value of such net estate, as computed in accordance with the following
schedule

If the net estate is:

Over But Not Over | The Tax shall | Of the Excess
be Plus Over
P 400,000 Exempt _| |
P 400,000 0 5% P.400,000
000 | P15,000 8% 750,000
135,000) 11% | 0,000
| 465,000 15% 50,000
Andover | _ 1,215,000 20% | 10,250,000
>. 2. The Bureau of Internal Revenue shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules

and regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 3. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or
administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in the
Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation

Approved.
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House Bill No. 4962

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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

Ne

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —_)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

House Bill No. 4962

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLt No.4008

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to increase the minimum monthly pension of retirees under the Social
Security Law of 1997 from One thousand two hundred pesos (P1,200.00) to Two
thousand pesos (P2,000.00) for members with at least ten (10) credited years of service
and from Two Thousand four hundred pesos (P2,400.00) to Four thousand pesos
(P4,000.00) for those with twenty (20) credited years of service.

It has been nineteen (19) years since the Social Security Law was amp
is a need to balance out the gap between the current pension
economic condition. The retirees, senior citizens, by and large, shguld be able to cope
with current inflation rates and enabled to boost their purchasing c¢pability.

Under the circumstances, the passage of this proposed medsure is of paramount
importance and its passage is most earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4008

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

AN ACT
INCREASING SSS MONTHLY PENSION TO TWO THOUSAND PESOS, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 12 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1161, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1997”

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

SECTION 1. Section 12 of Republic Act No. 1161, as amended by Republic Act
No. 8282 is hereby further amended to read as follows:

SEC. 12. Monthly Pension. — (a) xxx
(b) Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the minimum monthly
pension shall be TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P2,000.00) for members with
at least ten (10) credited years of service and FOUR THOUSAND PESOS.
(P4,000.00) for those with twenty (20) credited years of service.
SEC. 2. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 3, If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected and remain in full force and effect.

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

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4108

Introduced by the Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to exempt employers with less than ten (10) employees
from securing business permits from their respective cities or municipalities.

Starting a business exacts a huge toll upon the limited resources of a
start-up entrepreneur. It is at the start-up stage that the entrepreneur needs
all the support, especially from the government, so that his venture will
eventually take root

One way to help our entrepreneurs is to spare them the trouble and the
accompanying red tape in securing a business permit from their respective
cities or municipalities, as in the present practice. In lieu of securing a business
permit from one’s city or municipality, it is herein proposed that for an
employer with less than ten (10) employees, a barangay business permit would
suffice,

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REP”SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR.
1-Ang Edukasyon Partylist


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4108

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by the Representative Salvador B. Belaro, Jr.

AN ACT
EXEMPTING EMPLOYERS WITH LESS THAN TEN (10) EMPLOYEES.
FROM SECURING BUSINESS PERMITS FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE CITIES
MUNICIPALITIES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “AN ACT EXEMPTING
EMPLOYERS WITH LESS THAN TEN (10) EMPLOYEES FROM SECURING BUSINESS
PERMITS FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE CITIES OR MUNICIPALITIES.

SEC. 2.It is a policy of the state to promote full employment, a rising standard
of living and an improved quality of life for all. The promotion of
entrepreneurship is one way of implementing such policy,


SEC. 3. All employers with less than ten (10) employees shall be exempt from
securing a business permit from their respective cities or municipalities. For
such employers to start their business operations, a business permit from the
barangay where the business is located will suffice.

SEC, 4, The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), in
collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are mandated
to formulate the pertinent rules and regulations necessary to implement this
Act.

SEC, 5. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriation 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 provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
amended accordingly.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4316

Introduced by: Rep. Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the Patalon National High School, in Barangay Patalon,
Zamboanga City.

Education is the basic foundation of a civilized society. In order for a society to flourish,
this basic necessity must be provided for by those who govern it.

True enough, imbued in our Constitution is the guarantee of “a system of free education
in the elementary and high school levels.” Education should be accessible to all and should not
be held in abeyance. Education is the ultimate solution to poverty.

Barangay Patalon has no existing secondary school with one feeder elementary school,
which is the Patalon Elementary School. Patalon ‘Elementary School produces more than one
hundred (100) graduates every year. To pursue their Secondary education, some of the grade 6
completers from Patalon Elementary enroll in Sinubung National High School which is located
in Barangay Sinubung, more than three (3) kilometers away from Patalon Elementary School.
Other grade 6 completers from Patalon Elementary School enroll in Ramon Enriquez Memorial
High School located in Barangay Labuan which is approximately five (5) kilometers away from
Patalon Elementary School.

To this end, the creation of Patalon National High School shall be a concrete act for the
realization of this Constitutional guarantee, making education more accessible to the youth of
Barangay Patalon.

Itis in this light that the early approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

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7 CELSO L. LOBREGAT
Representative
Zamboanga City,1" District


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bil No. 48.16

Introduced by: Rep. Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT SEEKING THE CREATION OF THE PATALON NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY PATALON, ZAMBOANGA CITYAND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by 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, a national high school in Barangay Patalon, Zamboanga City to be known as Patalon
National High School.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. The appropriations required for the effective implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Education under the current General
Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the continued operation
and maintenance of the school shall be incorporated in the annual GAA.

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

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.D604

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie”Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 9 of Article II of the Philippine Constitution provides for the State's promotion of
a just and dynamic order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation
and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services,
promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for
all.

Solo parents are among the most underprivileged and disadvantaged sectors of the
society on account of their societal condition. It behooves the government to institute
dynamic and proactive measures to ensure their welfare. By granting them discount
benefits, their disadvantaged condition is mitigated and their morale is upliftéd.

The government should automatize and condition the society towa)
courteous treatment of these members of the society. This is én line with universal
ethical wisdom.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is highly


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No.0604

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING DISCOUNT BENEFITS TO ALL SOLO PARENTS, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS SOLO PARENTS’
WELFARE ACT OF 2000

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

SECTION 1. A new section is hereby inserted after Section 11 of the RA 8972 to
read as follows:

SECTION 12. DISCOUNT BENEFITS. THE DSWD SHALL DEVELOP A
COMPREHENSIVE DISCOUNT BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR SOLO PARENTS
WHEREBY THEY WOULD BE GRANTED TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT ON
ALL MAJOR ESTABLISHMENTS, RESTAURANTS, THEATERS, RECREATION
CENTERS, TRANSPORT SERVICES, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
INCLUDING LABORATORY FEES.

SEC. 2. The succeeding sections are hereby renumbered accordingly.

SEC. 3. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the
remainder of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and in force.

SEC. 4. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo. 5275

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Paterno road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region, As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need, .

In converting the 0.733 km-long Paterno and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government
of Baguio to channel funds carmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local
development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated
merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The expected

increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators
among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to
the benefit of the national government.

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



Republic of the PI
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5275

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PATERNO ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO 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 Paterno road connecting South Drive road and Country Club road, in
the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Offficial Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No._ 5250

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a refile of a Bill of the same nature and intent by Lone District of Bacolod Representative
Evelio R. Leonardia of the 16" Congress.

One of the underlying purposes for decentralization is to have the national government ensure
that there is consistent improvement in the performance of local government units and the quality of
community life.

The reasonable sharing of public burden especially with regard to mutual cooperation in the
conservative use of public funds, with the assistance by the National Government (NG) and the budget of
the local government unit (LGU) in terms of the latter’s savings in infrastructure expenditures, may be
attained when the complete stretch of major road arteries which are partly or commonly under the domain
of both the LGU and NG shall all be integrally and wholly be under a system that shall harmonize both
their developmental impacts.

Furthermore, the entirety of the major road arteries which are connected to the already existing,
or leading towards, the national roads will eventually result in the network of national roads that may
entail further infrastructure improvement falling under the capacity of the NG such as the building of
flyovers and the like, thus, certainly providing avenues for proactive measures for the efficient and
orderly flow of traffic that can boost and ugment community interaction resulting in economic
development and upliftment in living conditions benefiting the LGUs in particular and the country in
general.

As such, passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

SS

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA.
Lone District of Bacolod City


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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

> House Bill NiO 250

INTRODUCED BY Rep. GRE!

AN ACT
CONVERTING CORAZON C. AQUINO AVENUE FROM GONZAGA STRE!
LOD - SAN CARLOS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1, CORAZON C. AQUINO AVENUE FROM GONZAGA STR'
BACOLOD - SAN CARLOS ROAD in the City of Bacolod is hereby converted into a
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

ION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include in
Program the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the said road, the funding of
\cluded in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

the Departmi
which shall be

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fitt
Gazette orin at least two (2) newspapers of general

n (15) days after its publication in the Official
irculation,

APPROVED,

REP. GREG G. GASATAYA
Lone District of Bacolod City
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House of Representatives
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 5099
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a Land Transportation Satellite Office in the
Municipality of Guimba, 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; while one is also located in the Municipality of Santo Domingo,
establishing a satellite office in the Municipality of Guimba will be most beneficial for
the residents of the First District of Nueva Ecija since the town is located centrally
within the district

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

candy ITA B. SUANSING


House of Representatives
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

5093

House Bill No.
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

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

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the direct supervision of the
Department of Transportation, a satellite office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
in the Municipality of Guimba, Province of Nueva Ecija to be known as the Guimba
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
Guimba, 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 two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO5226

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie"Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

“There is no tool for development more effective than women empowerment,” so goes a
very powerful quote. Indeed, “there is no force equal to a woman determined to rise,”
so goes another.

And to quote Mr. Joey Concepcion, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go
Negosyo Founder, “Women have been playing an active role, not just in their families,
but also in their respective communities. 90% of the micro and small entrepreneurs
today are women. We see more and more inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs worth being
recognized for being empowered and passionate in their own fields. From conquering
different industries such as food, fashion, health and wellness, to even male-dominated
businesses such as construction and development, women have truly proven
themselves as catalysts for change and innovation.”

Empowered women in the last decade have indeed spurred national development.

women in terms of business assistance loan.

The immediate passage of this proposed measure is earnestly ¢


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5226

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
GRANTING CAPITALIZATION LOAN ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN SEEKING TO BECOME
ENTREPRENEURS OR THOSE INTENDING TO PUT UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Women Entrepreneurs Act.”

SEC. 2. Under this Act, the Department of Trade and Industry shall prescribe
tules and regulations that will govern the administration of business loan assistance to
women seeking to establish their own businesses.

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Trade and Industry under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary
for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

SEC. 4. Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5950

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Introduced by Congresswoman AURORA ENERIO CERILLES
ese

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Its the duty of the State to establish and maintain a system of free public education
in the high schoo! level, to protect and promote the right of citizens to quality education
and to take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. This bill seeks to
Carry out this duty through the establishment of a National High Schoo! in Barangay
Karpok, Municipality of Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

A barangay of a fifth-class municipality, Barangay Karpok, has a sizeable number of
elementary graduates who are unable to pursue secondary education because of the
location and limited number of high schools in the vicinity. In fact, the nearest high
school 's located more than five (5) kilometers away from the barangay. This hinders
the residents'right to accessible education and deprives the barangay the opportunity

Economically, education Provides citizens the necessary knowledge skills and values
that will support the country’s economic growth and will make the country progressive
and prosperous. Most importantly, education helps break the vicious cycle of poverty
from one generation to the next.

The establishment of a National High School makes high school education more
accessible to the barangay and would result to more educated Filipinos who would
then have better opportunities to improve their living standards. This bill does not only
give utmost importance to education but also helps in creating economic Opportunities:
and strengthening our national economy.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this bill.

AUR' cl


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5950

Introduced by Congresswoman AURORA ENERIO CERILLES

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY KARPOK,
MUNICIPALITY OF LAPUYAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, TO BE
KNOWN AS KARPOK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Establishment of National High School. There shall be established, under
the supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd), a National High School in
Barangay Karpok, Municipality of Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be
known as Karpok National High School.

Section 2. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriation of the DepEd under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum needed for its operation and maintenance
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved:
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5292

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert Lower Mabini road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in tu generates employment. Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region. As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
Sreater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need

In converting the 0.097 km-tong and 6 m-wide Lower Mabini road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national govemment
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government
of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local
development programs. This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated
merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city. The expected
increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators
among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to
the benefit of the national g 5

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5292

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE LOWER MABINI ROAD IN THE CITY OF BAGUIO
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 Lower Mabini road connecting Harrison road and Session road, in the
City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department
of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5048

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Maasin City is the capital city of Southem Leyte. Itis also the most populated
area in the whole province thereat. Unfortunately, the demand for education of
Maasin City residents remained unsatisfied due to the absence of a school university
at the said city. The integration of Maasin City College into Southern Leyte State
University system will address the absence of a school university in Maasin City. If
approved, the existence of a university campus in Maasin City will also improve the

quality of tertiary education in the city.
‘Therefore, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly sought,

HI.

ROGER GAVIOLA MERCADO.

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 9048

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF MAASIN CITY COLLEGE INTO THE SOUTHERN
LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Integration of Maasin City College into SLSU. Maasin City College in

Maasin City, Southern Leyte is hereby mandated to be integrated into the Southern Leyte
State University (SLSU) System. For this purpose, the Maasin City College shall become
the Maasin City Campus of Southern Leyte State University.

SECTION 2. implementation. The Commission on Higher Education and Southern
Leyte State University shall prepare and promulgate the necessary Implementing Rules
and Regulation (IRR) for the implementation of this Act

SECTION 3. Budget. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be included in the budget of SLSU.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. LORNA BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

One of the poorest barangays in the Lone District of Davao Occidental, Lamidan
has coconut and its by-product kopra as the major means of livelihood. Most of the
people are workers in coconut plantations including some children whose poverty and
the need to help their families eke out a living deprive them of the opportunity to
acquire even elementary education. Except for the fortunate few, most of the people
are content to meet only the necessities for daily living with nary a thought on what
their future will be.

It is not surprising that in their list of priorities, if there are any, health is at
the bottom is not totally excluded. Their health concerns are only given attention
when treatment for a sickness is out of the purview of the arbularyo’s expertise of
when death claim one of their kin.

There is a need to establish a community hospital that will attend to the health
needs of these underprivileged people. With the construction of the Lamidan
Community Hospital it is expected that their health problems will be truly attended
to.

For the aforementioned reasons, passage of this Bill is earnestly

recommended.
ISTA- ADIGAN

Davao Occidental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5081

Introduced by: REP. LORNA BUTISTA-BANDIGA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TEN (10)-BED CAPACITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN
BARANGAY LAMIDAN, MUNICIPALITY OF DON MARCELINO, PROVINCE OF
DAVAO OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE LAMIDAN COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1. There shall be the establishment, under the supervision of
the Department of Health, a ten (10)-bed capacity community hospital in
Barangay Lamidan, Municipality of Don Marcelino, Province of Davao
Occidental, to be known as the Lamidan Community Hospital.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the Department of
Health. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued
operation and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 0289

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Torres Bugallon road into a national road.

Efficient roads networks are fundamental in sustaining a vibrant local economy. Roads bring in
investments, which in turn generates employment, Baguio, being a highly urbanized city, and
commonly referred to as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, is a center of business, trade,
education and tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region, As such, the maintenance of the
city’s roads network is crucial to the local economic development not just of the city but of the
greater regional area as well. With a steady increase of visitors since 2011, ensuring the
reliability of the city’s roads is of urgent need

In converting the 0,519 km-long Torres Bugallon and 6 m-wide road into a national road, the
responsibility of maintenance and improvement would be transferred to the national government
through the Department of Public Works and National Highways, allowing the local government
of Baguio to channel funds earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to other local
development programs, This will ensure that growth and development would not be concentrated
merely on the areas traversed by the said road, but aptly spread across the city, The expected
increase in economic activity in the city and the improvement of other socio-economic indicators
among its population brought forth by the conversion of the said road shall naturally redound to
the benefit of the national government.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5289

Introduced by Honorable Mark O. Go

AN ACT CONVERTING THE TORRES BUGALLON ROAD IN THE CITY OF
BAGUIO 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 Torres Bugallon road connecting M. Roxas road and Rimando
Ambiong road, in the City of Baguio, is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 516?

Introduced by Hon. Eric D. Singson & Deogracias Victor “DV” Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a sustainable funding mechanism for
electric cooperatives to cover the cost of reconstruction, rehabilitation or repair of
damaged distribution infrastructures in the aftermath of a disaster or calamity.

Electric cooperatives (ECs) are non-stock and non-profit entities and the
electric rates are regulated by the Energy Regulatory Board (ERC) under a rate
setting methodology that does not provide for the allocation of reserved funds for
the purpose mentioned above.

The reconstruction, rehabilitation or repair of an EC’s damaged distribution
infrastructures are unnecessarily delayed after a disaster or calamity because ECs
would have to apply for calamity loans from the National Electrification
Administration (NEA). The procurement of materials is also delayed due to the
normal transportation problems encountered in areas affected by calamities. This
delay in the restoration of electricity hampers relief operations, and aggravates the
difficulty in the flow of communications and other activities necessary in the
restoration of electricity service.

The costs of restoration and rehabilitation undertaken by the ECS are usually
passed on to ECs and to the member-consumers in the form of rate increases, thus
making electricity service exorbitant and unaffordable,

Considering the benefits for the people affected during times of disasters, and
calamities, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

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ERIC D, SINGSON DEOGRACIAS OR “DV” SAVELLANO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES
First Regular Session

House Bill No. D167

Introduced by Hon. Eric D. Singson & Deogracias Victor “DV” Savellano

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SUSTAINABLE FUNDING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRIC
COOPERATIVES TO COVER THE COST OF RECONSTRUCTION,
REHABILITATION OR REPAIR OF DAMAGED DISTRIBUTION
INFRASTRUCTURES IN THE AFTERMATH OF A DISASTER OR CALAMITY
AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR IN THE ANNUAL NATIONAL BUDGET.

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives in congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The objective of this act is to avoid unnecessary delay in
the delivery of electrical service to the victims of calamities and the resulting
exorbitant increase in electricity rates.

SECTION 2. Congress shall allocate reserve funds for the
reconstruction, rehabilitation or repair of Electric Cooperatives’ infrastructures
in the aftermath of calamities and disasters in the Annual General
Appropriations Act. The amount shall be determined during the deliberation
of the annual budget of every fiscal year.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines /
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mre, FEB (6 2017,
Quezon City, Metro Manila iia

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SEVENTEETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.90'75

Introduced by Representative Florida P, Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In our world today, there are essential documents that a citizen is required to
possess: a birth certificate, an official identification card, and a passport. Without
which, a citizen may not be able to enjoy the rights and privileges accorded to him by
law. When it comes to passport, it is a must for every Filipino to have a passport as it
gives one that official status of citizenship. As a human resource capital among many
Asian nations, applications for passports submitted to the Department of Foreign Affairs
are voluminous, Even if there are many passport issuance centers outside the premises
of DFA, many places in the country do not have one, unfortunately. Residents have to
The City of San Jose Del Monte is not an
exemption to this. With almost a half a million population, residents of the city would

go to nearby cities for passport applications.

have to travel to other localities where passport issuance offices exist. This could be
both time-consuming and expensive.

This bill seeking to establish a passport issuance office to be manned by the
Department of Foreign Affairs would make this basic consular service accessible to the
people of San Jose Del Monte City as well other nearby municipalities in the province of
Bulacan, ‘The process of passport application will no longer be tedious to them. As

nonytars ROBES:

such, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.


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

SEVENTEETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.90'75

Introduced by Representative Florida P, Robes

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PASSPORT ISSUANCE OFFICE UNDER THE
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO BE SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN AND APPROPRIATING

FUNDS THERFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment Clause. There is hereby established a Passport
Issuance Office under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs to be situated in
the City of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan,

SEC. ‘2. Appropriation. The initial funding of the operationalization of the
Office shall be charged against the current year appropriations of the Department of
Foreign Affairs. ‘Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary in its regular and continued
operation shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs
or its deputized officers shall formulate and issue the necessary implementing rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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

17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 739

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the existing San Isidro High School in the City of
Valencia, Province of Bukidnon into San Isidro National High School.

At present San Isidro High School obtains its funding for operation from the
Local Government Unit of Valencia City. In order for the school to function
effectively and efficiently, a regular source of funds every school year must be
available. It can be realized through its conversion into a National High School so
that funding will be regularly included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

The creation of the proposed San Isidro National High School is in
consonance with the State’s constitutional duty to protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make
education accessible to all.

During the 16" Congress, this bill was filed (HB 5395). This bill is therefore
efiled for the consideration of this Congress.

ROQGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE
Representative
4" District, Bukidnon


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

17 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., 5739

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
CONVERTING SAN ISIDRO BARANGAY HIGH SCHOOL AT BARANGAY SAN
ISIDRO, CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON INTO A NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Conversion into a National High School. The San Isidro Barangay
High School in Barangay San Isidro, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon is
hereby converted into a national high school to be known as San Isidro National
High School.

Section 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities
and records of San Isidro Barangay High School are hereby transferred to and
absorbed by the San Isidro National High School.

Section 3. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's program the operationalization of the San Isidro National
High School, the initial funding shall be charged against the current year's
appropriation of the San Isidro National High School. Thereafter, the amount
necessary for the continued operation of the school shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

APPROVED,