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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo,__ 2822
i

Introduc ‘Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Frontline services depend largely on the role of barangay officials and
their time, energies, and resources being channeled to resolve or address a
broad spectrum of social and community-based concerns

Section 2 of Article Xill of the 1987 Constitution stipulates thus, “The
promotion of social justice shall include the commitment to create economic
‘opportunities based on freedom of initiative and self-reliance”.

The bill takes its moorings on the fact that there are opportunity costs
when barangay officials have to perform their duties and responsibilities in

practically 24/7 in order to bring to their constituents the highest form of service
that they deserve.

Financial assistance equivalentfo three) months of their basic salary
and allowances if they have ‘theagy served oterme\ att a small gesture on the
part of government for im n agents of = ment to effect national
development.

The immediate —" this piece of ae is most fervently prayed

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mind
INNIE” CASTELO



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2822

il

‘Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS
WHO HAVE SERVED FOR THREE (3) TERMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. There shall be provided financial assistance to barangay officials who have
served for three (3) terms equivalent to three (3) months of their basic salary and allowances,

‘SEC. 2, The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this shall be charged
to the appropriations of the Department of interior and Local Government (DILG) under the
‘current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, stich sum as may be necessary for its
continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of the local government unit
concerned.

SEC. 3 Nothing in this Act shall be construed as (0 diminish, in any manner, any benefit
granted by existing laws, rules and regulations, local ordinances and other issuances especially
favourable to barangay officials,

SEC. 4 Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the DILG shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

‘SEC. 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconeistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly,

SEC. 6. This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (161) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__2814

Introduced by Hon. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With an ever increasing demand for the frontline services of the Department of
‘Transportation and Communications (DOTC) in Nueva Ecija, particularly the issuance and
renewal of drivers' licenses and registration of motor vehicles, as well as the services of the Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), which is unmistakably brought
about by an ever burgeoning population, increasing productivity in the province and with the
growing popularity of San Jose City as one of the swiftly expanding commercial and urban hubs
of Nueva Ecija, it is of paramount importance that the State must be ever ready and responsive in
providing and delivering the needed governmental services for our people.

Establishing one-shop center in San Jose City for such needs, as has been shown in
strategic areas of the country, will not only improve the quality of services on the part of
government, but will also ensure greater accessibility and ease for our citizens to these vital
services.

For these reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
ya
HON. JOSEPH F. VIOLAGO.

Representative
2N0 District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 28.14

Introduced by Hon, Joseph Gilbert F. Violago

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A ONE-STOP GOVERNMENT LAND TRANSPORT SERVICES
PROCESSING CENTER IN SAN JOSE CITY, PROVINCE OF 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 supervision of the Department of
‘Transportation and Communications (DOTC), a One-Stop Shop for the issuance and renewal of
drivers’ licenses and motor vehicle registration by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and an
extension office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in San
Jose City, Province of Nueva Ecija.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the DOTC shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for
the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall immediately include
in the Department's programs the operationalization of this One-Stop Shop DOTC facility in San
Jose City, Nueva Ecija, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
‘Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNO.__2495

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert Holy Spirit Drive (formerly Inter-neighborhood Street)
into a National Road. It links Commonwealth Avenue and Republic Avenue, two major
thoroughfares in Quezon City vital to trade and commerce. Hence, the importance of the
road sought to be included into the national road system cannot be emphasized more.

The passage of this bill will ensure the allocation of annual funding for its repair
and upkeep, affording the residents of Quezon City convenient, safe and more leisurely
travel. Moreover, commerce and trade will flow unimpeded — allo’
progress.

For the above reasons, the immediate approval of
prayed.

is bill is most


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLLNo._ 24935

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
CONVERTING HOLY SPIRIT DRIVE (FORMERLY INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET) IN QUEZON CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Holy Spirit Drive (formerly Inter-Neighborhood Street) in Quezon
City is hereby converted into a National Road.

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

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication ina
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
House Bul No, __ 2692

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the city road, Bagong Farmer's Avenue I, traversing
Barangay Tumana in the Second District, City of Marikina, into a national road.

Roads, enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus, opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been established
need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that their purposes
are fully served.

By converting Bagong Farmer's Avenue I into a national road, it would
transfer the responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through
the Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of
the city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to more
important projects and programs of the city government.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality of
life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city government
to reallocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in furtherance of the
same.

In view thereof, the expedient approval of this bill is strongly recommended.

ROMERO "MIRO! S. QUIMBO
Represoftative
2nd District,


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 2692

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

AN ACT CONVERTING BAGONG FARMER'S AVENUE I TRAVERSING
BARANGAY TUMANA IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA INTO A.
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Bagong Farmer's Avenue I traversing Barangay Tumana in the Second
District, City of Marikina is hereby converted into a national road

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

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session co

House siiNo, 2011

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The local government unit of Taytay, Palawan with its meager resources has
managed to open roads connection sitios and barangays of the municipality. For
years the municipality has spent a considerable sum for the maintenance of the said
roads

Recent events have made Taytay a front liner in infrastructure development
with the forthcoming construction of a pier in Sitio Sta. Cruz at Barangay Bantulan
and the upgrading of Judge Cezar Lim Rodriguez Airport at Barangay Sandoval
Thus, it cannot be denied that this road network is a major support infrastructure
for the viable operation of the pier and airport and their accessibility to the nearby
municipalities.

In the course of recent developments which the municipal government of
Taytay, Palawan had undertaken in pursuit of national government goal, it is
imperative on the part of the municipality to seek the intercession of the national
agencies concerned for the appropriate repair and maintenance of the said roads,

The allocation of government resources for the construction, improvement and
maintenance of public works and infrastructure projects ensure economic stability

and prosperity beneficial to the greatest number of constituency.

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

FRANZ “CHICGY” E. ALVAREZ


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

16th Congress
Second Regular Session

nouse siino__2011

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROADS FROM BARANGAY SANDOVAL TO SITIO STA, CRUZ,
BARANGAY BANTULAN, VIA BARANGAY POBLACION (53KMS) FROM JUPIT
JUNCTION TO CROSSING ABONGAN VIA SITIOS SADER AND CAROROY AND
BARANGAYS CALAWAG, PAGLAUM AND LIBERTAD (36 KMS) FROM SITIO
CAROROY TO CROSSING BATO VIA SITIOS PAMANGATAN AND
COMALIBONGBONG (13KMS) AND FROM BARANGAY ABONGAN TO BARANGAY
BINGA, SAN VICENTE VIA ALACALIAN AND SITIO KAWAKAYAN IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TAYTAY, PALAWAN, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD.

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

Section 1. The roads from Barangay Sandoval to Sitio Sta. Cruz, Barangay
Bantulan, via Barangay Poblacion (53kms) from Jupit Junction to Crossing Abongan
via Sitios Sader and Caroroy and Barangays Calawag, Paglaum and Libertad (36kms)
from sitio Caroroy to Crossing Bato via sitios Pamangatan and Comalibongbong
(13kms) and from Barangay Abongan to Barangay Binga, San Vicente via Alacalian
and sitio Kawakayan in the Municipality of Taytay, Palawan, is hereby converted into
a national road.

Section 2. The Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue
the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS \
First Regular Session \

House Bill No.__2098

~~ Introduced by HON, LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA
4TH DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Included in the Constitutional mandate of protection and promotion of the right of health for all
citizens by the State is the responsibility of providing for equal opportunities to advance a strong and
healthy population.

Presently, however, there are only 11 government hospitals in the Province of Bulacan with a
population of over two million. Affordable and quality health services must be accessible by the
ordinary citizen.

In the 4 Congressional District of Bulacan, only the Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial
Hospital is servicing the growing population of Meycauayan City, as well as the Municipalities of
Obando and Sta. Maria. The Muncipality of Marilao does not have a public hospital

This proposed bill seeks to establish a public hospital in the Municipality of Marilao. In the 15
Congress, this was approved on 2™ Reading by the House of Representatives Plenary on 6 February
2013. Due to time constraints, however, no further action was taken on the bill

This bill is refiled for the consideration of the present 16" Congress. Support for the approval
thereof is earnestly requested.

Co ee

REP. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ 2098

~~ Introduced by HON. LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA _
ATH DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN THE MUNCIPALITY OF MARILAO,
PROVINCE OF BULACAN AND 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 Municipal Government
of Marilao, Province of Bulacan, a fifty (50) ~ bed capacity public hospital in the Municipality of
Marilao, to be known as the Ospital ng Marilao,

SEC. 2. The Municipal Government of Marilao shall formulate and promulgate the
implementing rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act

SEC. 3. The Muni cipal Government of Marilao shall provide funding for the establishment and
operation of the Ospital ng Marilao. ‘The Secretary of Health shall include in the Department's subsidy
program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the said public hospital

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

Approved,
RECEN

Republic of the Philippines nie 08 SEP 2
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE: =

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2754

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Casteio

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There ought to be a venue or vehicle where scientific and technological
advances can be learned as well as availed of.

Such is consistent with Section 10 of Article XIV of the Constitution which
in effect gives priority to research and development, science and technology
education and the like.

Every Filipino equipped with the basic knowledge in advanced
technologies or of modern sciences becomes at part with the rest of the world. It
is so because science and technology have become prime movers in developing
economies across the globe.

It is in this light that the measure seeks to establish a Science and

INNIE® L. CASTELO
Quezon City

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO.__2754

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER IN
QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Commission on Information and Communications Technology, a science and
technology center in Quezon City to be known as the Quezon City and
Technology Training Center.

SEC. 2. The Commission on Information and Communications
Technology shall issue the necessary rules and regulations as may be necessary
to implement this Act

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be charged against the appropriations for the Department of Science
and Technology under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such
amount as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the
Quezon City Science and Technology Training Center shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) national newspapers.

Approved,
43AUG 2013,
Ic

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. 2407

Introduced by Honorable Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. and Honorable Julieta R.
Cortuna, Representatives, A TEACHER Party-list

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Public school teachers often brave rain or shine just to be present in their
respective classes. In rural areas, they also have to walk mountains and hills
aside from facing harsh and extreme weather conditions in their daily trip to
work.

These circumstances make public school teachers more vulnerable to
different types of illnesses. Consequently, medical expenses will bite into
their meager income. The bottom line, health of public school teachers is
seriously compromised which will also compromise the health of their
students,

Neglecting their need for medical allowance will also result in the neglect
for the health of both teachers and their students.

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

AR HM

MARIANO U, PIAMOXT!



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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2407

Introduced by Honorable Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. and Honorable Julieta R.
Cortuna, Representatives, A TEACHER Party-list

AN ACT
PROVIDING MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

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

SECTION 1. A medical allowance amounting two thousand pesos (22,000.00)
per month is hereby provided for public school teachers of basic and higher education
nationwide including those who are teaching in the altemative learning system of the
Department of Education

‘The amount provided as medical allowance for public school teachers under this
section shall be subject to regular adjustment every five (5) years. The extent of the
adjustment shall be determined by the agency concerned with the implementation of this

Act in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management.

SECTION 2. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Education, State Universities and

Colleges


SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ‘The Department of
Education, State Universities and Colleges shall issue their corresponding rules and

regulation necessary for the implementation of this Act

SECTION 4. Repealing Clause, All laws or parts of any law, orders, rules, and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended

accordingly

‘iffectivity Clause, 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2817

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon, Giorgidi B, Aggabao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 2, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides, in part, that “The State
shall establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education
relative to the needs of the people and society.”

‘The Cagasat National High School-Magsaysay Annex opened many years ago to
accommodate students from the Poblacion Barangays who cannot afford to go to
private schools.

Being an Annex of the main high school, it has very limited funding for its
operation and maintenance which poses a huge problem considering the yearly increase
in the school's enrollment.

It is for these reasons that the conversion of the Cagasat National High School-

Magsaysay Annex into an independent high school is earnestly urged in order to meet
the educational needs of our constituents.

GIORGIDI B. Aa{asno

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2817

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon, Giorgidi B. Aggabao

AN ACT
SEPARATING THE CAGASAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-MAGSAYSAY
ANNEX IN BARANGAY MAGSAYSAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORDON,
PROVINCE OF ISABELA FROM THE CAGASAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL;
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS CORDON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1, Separation and Conversion into a National High School. - The Cagasat
National High School-Magsaysay Annex in Barangay Magsaysay, Municipality of
Cordon, Province of Isabela is hereby separated from the Cagasat National High School
and converted into an independent national high school to be known as Cordon
National High School.

Section 2, Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. - All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the Cagasat National High School-Magsaysay Annex are hereby transferred
to and absorbed by the Cordon National High School.

Section3. Appropriation. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Cordon National High School, the
initial funding of which shall be charged against the current year's appropriation of the
Casagat National High School- Magsaysay Annex. 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 rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

~~ Introduced by Honorable Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. and-
Honorable Rufus B. Rodriguez

House Bill No._ 2450

EXPLANATORY NOTE

oe

Central Mindanao University (CMU) is one of the two universities in the
province of Bukidnon, Mindanao. Its campus is located _in
Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, This state university provides access to quality
and competent education especially for the "masses" or low income families.
Its students are mainly from the “depressed, deprived and disadvantaged
sectors” in the region. CMU has three categories of tuition fees: P60 for new
students, P40 for sophomores and P10 for the old students. Eighty percent of
CMU students are children of farmers.

Today, it is one of the top performing schools nationwide in the fields of
veterinary medicine, engineering, forestry education, agriculture education,
nutrition and dietetics and teacher education, The commission on Higher
Education recognizes the College of Agriculture and College of Forestry as
Centers of Excellence for agriculture and forestry education, respectively,
while the Department of Biology of the College of Arts and Sciences as the
Center of Development in Biology Education. The commitment for excellence
not only in instruction but also in research, extension and production has
earned laurels for this institution, enhanced by its collaboration with
government and non-government agencies.

In order to continue its strong academic performance and further
improve the quality of education it provides, it must have proper equipment
and facilities available to its ever increasing student population. As of the
present, it does not have enough classroom and dormitories to serve all its
students numbering at around 5000.

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

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR,

RUDUS B. a



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ntroduced by Honorable Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. and
__ Honorable Rufus B. Rodriguez

=
House Bill No, 2459

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL
CLASSROOMS, LABORATORIES AND DORMITORIES IN THE CENTRAL
MINDANAO UNIVERSITY.

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

SECTION 1. The Central Mindanao University (CMU) is hereby authorized to
construct additional classrooms, laboratories and dormitories inside its
campus in Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon.

SEC.2, The amount of Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated exclusively for the implementation of this Act.

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

SEC.4. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
publication in any two (2) national newspaper of general circulation

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

16" Congress

House Bill No___ 2737

Introduced by: HON. OSCAR S. RODRIGUEZ.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the provincial road which traverse from the Municipality of Sta. Ana all
the way to the Municipality of Magalang in the province of Pampanga to the Municipality of
Concepcion in the province of Tarlac.

Road improvement is not only crucial to the development of the local government units it served,
but to the whole country’s infrastructure development as a whole, Better roads always means
better economy. The popular phrases “road to progress” and “road to recovery” can be taken
literally. A country which prioritize the funding of roads and road networks is on the right track,
so they say, to economic recovery and towards progress. Improved delivery of basic services and
the increase opportunities for trade and commerce are just examples of the advantages of having
developed roads.

However, despite the willingness of the local government units to improve and maintain these
roads, they lack the necessary funding. Processing of the request for funding for roadworks to the
national government takes too long. Oftentimes, the requesting officials receive no positive
results even until the end of their term.

The Sta, Ana-Magalang-Concepcion Road, being a vital road and a major thoroughfare servicing
a large volume of vehicles, it requires major repairs and constant maintenanee. Sadly, the local
government units, particularly Sta. Ana and Magalang cannot afford these road projects. And the
only way that these projects can be done is by converting this road into a national road to insure
its inclusion in the annual budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

Wl vO

HON. OSCAR 8. RODRIGUEZ


Republic of the P!
HOUSE OF REPRES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

16" Congress

2737

House Bill No.

Introduced by: HON OSCAR S, RODRIGUEZ

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE STA, ANA-MAGALANG-CONCEPCION ROAD OF THE
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA AND PROVINCE OF TARLAC INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
Section 1. The Sta, Ana-Magalang-Concepcion Road is hereby converted into a national

road.

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to
implement this Act.

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

‘Approved:
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 24.214

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to convert the city road, Shoe Avenue, traversing Barangay
Concepcion Uno, Barangay Parang, and Barangay Nangka in the Second District,
City of Marikina, into a national road,

Roads, enhance economic activities as they promote mobility and
accessibility of the people, thus, opening a horizon of economic possibilities,
business opportunities and better employment. Roads which have been established
need to be maintained and repaired when necessary to assure that their purposes
are fully served.

By converting Shoe Avenue into a national road, it would transfer the
responsibility of the maintenance to the national government through the
Department of Public Works and Highways, thus channeling the resources of the
city government earmarked for the maintenance of the said road to more important
projects and programs of the city government.

Thus, the conversion of the said road would greatly improve the quality of
life of the people in the terms of economic activity, easy accessibility and
convenience by means of good roads, at the same time allowing the city government
to reallocate its funds for the creation of the better projects in furtherance of the
same.

In view thereof, the expedient approval of this bill is strongly recommended.

Reyresentative
2nd Distfict, Marikina City

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 243]

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO "MIRO" 8. QUIMBO

AN ACT CONVERTING SHOE AVENUE TRAVERSING BARANGAY CONCEPCION
UNO, BARANGAY PARANG AND BARANGAY NANGKA IN THE SECOND
DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. Shoe Avenue traversing Barangay Concepcion Uno, Barangay Parang
and Barangay Nangka in the Second District, City of Marikina is hereby converted
into a national road.

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

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,
KS REPRESEN
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* RECEIVED ‘
* ou 28-SEP 208

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
; First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2951

Introduced by: HON, FELIX WILLIAM “WIMPY” B, FUENTEBELLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to institute a procedure to make all decisions and resolution to
make all decisions and resolutions rendered by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory
Board (HLURB), whether under its original or appellate jurisdiction, final and executory
after ten (10) calendar days from receipt thereof by parties

The paramount objective of this measure is to remove another administrative
layer in which the litigants may explore all sorts of dilatory tactics that will hinder the
speedy disposition of cases. Under some existing laws, decisions rendered by the
HULRB are appealable to the Office of the President, where it has been observed that
some cases languished for a number of years before decisions on the appealed cases are
resolved

It is worthy to mention that this proposal is not new. There are laws which
explicitly provide that decisions of the HLURB are directly appealable to the Court of
Appeals like Presidential Decree No. 1344, and the latest law is Republic Act No, 9904,
which was enacted only in 2010.

With the institution of this proposed new procedure, the process will be shortened
and the time and expenses will be minimized, as the losing litigant will be provided with
the legal remedy of filing an appeal directly to the Court of Appeals.

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

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Fourth District? Camarines Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2951

Introduced by: HON, FELIX WILLIAM “WIMPY” B, FUENTEBELLA

AN ACT
INSTITUTING A PROCEDURE TO MAKE ALL DECISIONS AND
RESOLUTIONS RENDERED BY THE HOUSING AND LAND USE
REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB), WHETHER UNDER ITS ORIGINAL OR
APPELLATE JURISDICTION, DIRECTLY APPEALABLE TO THE COURT OF
APPEALS

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

SECTION 1. There is hereby instituted a procedure to make all decisions and
resolutionis rendered by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), whether
under its original or appellate jurisdiction, final and executory after ten (10) calendar days
from receipt thereof by parties

SEC. 2, The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) shall
promulgate the rules and regulations to implement this Act

SEC. 3. Section 5 (r) of Executive Order No, 648 (Series of 1981) and all laws,
decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly

SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any
newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines (> RECEI
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES /

Quezon City

Wii

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2143

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Forests are essential to life. This holds true particularly in the
Second Congressional District of Surigao del Sur.

‘The Second District of Surigao del Sur is providentially situated
between the seas and the forests. It is the site of the last remaining
dipterocarp forests. Surrounded by natural resources, our District has
been blessed with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of timber and wood
materials. However, rampant illegal logging activities within the former
PICOP concession area threaten’ to strip our District of the forest
resources necessary to sustain life in our communities.

It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the
people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm
and harmony of nature. Pursuant thereto, this bill seeks to provide for
the reforestation and rehabilitation of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred
Righty-Eight (11,488) hectares of timberland in the Municipality of
Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur to help maintain the ecological
balance and promote the sustainable development of our forest
resources.

In view of its national and local importance, the approval of this

bill is earnestly sought.
FLORENCIO C: GARAY

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BLL No. 2143

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION OF
ELEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (11,488)
HECTARES OF TIMBERLAND IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HINATUAN,
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

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

SECTION 1. The timberland area in the Municipality of Hinatuan,
Province of Surigao del Sur, covering an area of Eleven Thousand Four
Hundred Eighty-Fight (11,488) hectares, shall be reforested and
rehabilitated under the supervision of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Provincial/Community
Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO/CENRO).

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this
Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the DENR under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for the maintenance, protection and preservation of the area
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take upon its approval.

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines | 24 AUG 2013
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vA ff
Quezon City \ aps

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO.__ 2207

Introduced by REP, EVELINA G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

There is a need to significantly improve and develop the tourism and economic activities
of the country, To facilitate access and promote activities for tourism and economic
development, the government should focus on the improvement and appropriate maintenance of
roads leading to ~——smajor_~—stourist’ = and-—economie destinations,

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

tide)

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __2207

Introduced by REP. E.

ELINA G. ESCUDERO

. AN ACT
CONVERTING ALL ROADS LEADING TO TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND
PORTS AS NATIONAL ROADS

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

SECTION 1. All roads leading to tourist destinations and ports are hereby
converted and declared as national roads.

For this purpose, tourist destinations shall refer to an area where there exists an
establishment or group of establishments that has been created with the purpose of
attracting tourists duly accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursuant to
Republic Act No. 9593 or the Tourism Act of 2009.

On the other hand, ports shall refer to all existing and future ports, private or
public, under the administration, regulation, management and operation of the
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 505 dated 11 July
1974, as amended.

SEC. 2. ‘The Secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) and the DOT shall issue the necessary rules, orders and circulars for the
effective implementation of this Act.

SEC.3. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations,
ordinances and administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of

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

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon complete publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS t “Pe

First Regular Session SSunpex ©

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

HOUSE BILL No. 2996

Introduced by Representative AURORA ENERIO - CERILLES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the 29.199 kilometers provincial road from the town of Tigbao,
passing through the town of Guipos, to the town of Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur into a
National Secondary Road.

The road connects 3 central towns of Zamboanga del Sur.It will facilitate the transport of
the aqua and agricultural products of these municipalities, thereby giving the opportunity
for economic growth and development. It may also be pertinent to state that the
National Road does not pass through these municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur

Aside from positive economic reasons, it will also help in the attainment of genuine
peace and order in the province, thereby contributing in national security.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this bill in order to attain economic growth
and improved peace and order situation in the 2"! District of Zamboanga del Sur.

AURO! NERIO - CERILLES


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2996

Introduced by Representative AURORA ENERIO - CERILLES

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE TOWNS OF TIGBAO,
GUIPOS AND DINAS, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY
ROAD.

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

Section 1. The provincial road starting from the town of Tigbao, Guipos and Dinas,
Zamboanga del Sur, shall hereby be converted into a National Secondary Road under the
jurisdiction and Supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways

Sec. 2. The amount necessary for the improvement of the specified road shall be
charged against the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways under
the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its
repair and maintenance 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
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2500

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Filipino-Chinese cooperation since pre-Hispanic period has brought in only
windfall to the Philippines. The Chinese assimilation into mainstrea-Filipino culture
has even engendered more boon in terms of trade and commerce. Chi
frugality, hard work, and close family ties have spelled great advaftage for the Filipinos
adopting them. If only to express national gratitude to our
behooves us to honor their great contributions by declaring the Chinese New Year a
special non-working holiday.

Hence, the immediate approval of this bill is most earn


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO.__2500

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
DECLARING CHINESE NEW YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY

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

SECTION 1. In honor of the immense contribution of the Filipino:
community in national and cultural development in the Philippines, the Chinese New
Year is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the entire country every year.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY é

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

-
House Bill No,__ 2258

Introduced by Representative Leo Rafael M. Cueva

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to declare July 4 of every year as a special non-working holiday for the
City of Cadiz, Negros Occidental.

Cadiz traces its beginning to the establishment of a trading settlement in a place
known as Cadiz Viejo, near the bank of the river Hitalon, According to historical records, in
1861 the Spaniards came and named the settlement Cadiz. This was so, because it reminded
them of a seaport named Cadiz in Seville, Spain.

it was on May 5, 1967 that an event took place in the shores of Cadiz. Three whales
landed in the shores of barangay Banquerohan. Each measuring forty feet long and eight
feet height, these mammals were said to have lost its course and found themselves in Cadiz
shores. On May 10 of the same year, another group of nine of these creatures were seen on
the bay. Due to this incident Cadiz is identified today as the City of Whales.

On July 4, 1967, Cadiz was inaugurated as a City with the approval of Republic Act
4898 in June 17, 1967 in Congress. The said Act was authored by then Congressman
Armando C. Gustilo,

Since then Cadiz City celebrates its Charter Anniversary with colorful events such as
mass and opening celebration, sports competition, fun bike, motocross, Cadiz got talent
show, news writing contest, basura art skills competition, local talent art display, cultural
shows, banner raising, parade, float competition, street party and fireworks display.

People from all sectors of society both rich and poor alike, city officials, government
employees from local and national offices, brey officials, school institutions, civic clubs and
business establishments in the city of Cadiz went out of their way to show support for the
charter day celebration as they attended the charter day parade. Float - bigger and more
elegant-were made in time for the celebrations for this memorable event.


Reaching its 46" years as a City, Cadiz is now considered as a promising City of the
North because of its vastness diversities and countless development. Thus answering our

call, ” Bilis Cadiz, Ugyon Cadiznon”

HON, LEO RAFAEL M, CUEVA
Representative
2" District, Negros Occidental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
QUEZON CITY

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2208

Introduced by Representative Leo Rafael M. Cueva

AN ACT
DELCARING JULY 4 OF EACH YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY FOR THE CITY OF
CADIZ, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

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

SECTION 1. July 4 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in
the City of Cadiz, Negros Occidental.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in any

newspaper of the general circulation.

HON. LEO RAFAEL M. CUEVA
Represenatative
2™ District , Negros Occidental

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

501

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Comfort of every passenger shall be paramount considering that not few people
patronize passenger jeepneys as common mode of transportation.

When this is violated, it is only fitting and proper that standards have to be set as.
would prescribe and implement the desired and ideal seating space for every passenger
in public utilities like jeepneys.

This bill seeks to promote the welfare of
‘an agency to design a common layout for use
passengers of the seating capacity of the j
can likewise demand their due right or

There shall be

Approval of this bill is most earnestly prayed.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
PRESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING SEAT SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR
PASSENGER JEEPNEYS BASED ON ANTHROPOMETRIC DIMENSIONS OF
PASSENGERS EQUIVALENT TO 357 MM HIP BREADTH OR 14 INCHES
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the ‘Seat Space Requirement of
Jeepneys Act of 2013’.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, seat space requirement is herewith prescribed based on

anthropometric dimensions of jeepney passengers which are equivalent to 357 mm
hip breadth or 14 inches.

SEC. 3. The Department of Transportation and Communications shall issue
appropriate guidelines, fue anc requis forthe affective implementation of tis Act
via the Land Transportation Office.

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

SEC. 5. This Act shail take effect sixty (60) days after its complete publication in
the Official Gazette and in at least four (4) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
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