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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No._7999

Introduced by Honorable FREDERICK W. SIAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Tambacan Bridge located in Brgy. Tambacan, Iligan City as
Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. Bridge.

Atty. Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. was a former Mayor of lligan City and Representative
of the 1" district of Lanao del Norte-Iligan City from 1987-1992, 1992-1995 & 1995-1998. He is
the father of Atty. Alipio Cirilo “Tikbong” V. Badelles, who also became a Representative of the
then 1* congressional district of Lanao del Norte-Hligan City from 1998-2007.

Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. was responsible for the establishment of a two (2) lane bridge
traversing the lligan River in Tambacan, Iligan City when he introduced House Bill No. 532 on
August 24, 1987 while serving as a House Member representing the 1" legislative district of Lanao
del Norte-Iligan City. To rename Tambacan Bridge after him therefore is a way of honoring the
proponent of the bridge and one of the distinguished carlier public servants of the present-day city
of Iligan which is now a lone congressional district by virtue of Republic Act No. 9724.

This proposed change of name also signifies to chronicle an aspect of the historical
progress of Iligan as a city that may provide an important educational anecdote for the generations
of Iliganons to come in order for them to appreciate and remember a public servant who dedicated
his life, intellect, yalent and resources for the betterment of Tligan City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Meito Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._7999

Introduced by Honorable FREDERICK W. SIAO.

AN ACT
RENAMING THE TAMBACAN BRIDGE IN ILIGAN CITY
AS MARIANO LLUCH BADELLES, SR. BRIDGE

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

Section 1. The Tambacan Bridge in Iligan City is hereby renamed in favor of the late
Manano LI. Badelles, Sr. to be known as Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. Bridge.

Sec. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue the necessary rules,

orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act

Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,
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Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7988

Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare November 11 of every year as a local non-working holiday in
the entire Province of Iloilo, in commemoration of the birth anniversary of the Honggo
revolutionary hero General Martin T. Delgado,

Gen, Martin T. Delgado was born in Sta. Barbara, Hoilo in November 11, 1858. He later
went on to become a revolutionary hero, as commander and revolutionary head whose leadership
led to multiple sieges against the Spaniards and the formation of the Provisional Revolutionary
Government.

These events would eventually lead to the Cry of Santa Barbara on November 17, 1898, where
he led the raising of the Filipino flag in Santa Barbara town plaza, the first time it was raised
outside of Luzon and signified the liberation from Spain.

Gen. Martin T. Delgado was also appointed as teniente mayor and capitan municipal in
his hometown, served as the military governor of the Province and General-in-Chief of the army.
He was also elected as Governor of Panay

This proposed measure seeks to recognize the efforts and heroism of General Martin T.
Delgado whose leadership and patriotism sparked the fight for freedom not only in Sta. Barbara
but in the entire Province of Iloilo.

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

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MICHAEL B. GORRICETA

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Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

nouse Bi No. 7988

Introduced by: Representative Michael B. Gorriceta

AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 1ith OF EVERY YEAR AS A LOCAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO INCOMMEMORATION OF
THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ILONGGO REVOLUTIONARY GEN. MARTIN
T. DELGADO TO BE KNOWN AS GEN. MARTIN T. DELGADO DAY

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

Section 1. November 11 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday in the
Province of Iloilo in commemoration of the birth anniversary of the Ilonggo Revolutionary
General Martin T. Delgado.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 7438

Introduced by: Hon. Fernando T. Cabredo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ease of travel, improved mobility, and economic growth and opportunity are just some of the
benefits of having a better road network. This is also an essential factor in rural development,
especially in the upland areas.

‘The construction of the road stretching from Jovellar, Albay to Pantao, Libon, Albay has been
‘ongoing since 2019 and funded under General Appropriations Act FY 2019. This traverses the
upland barangays of Jovellar, Guinobatan, Ligao, Oas, and Libon. Thus, it linkages also to the
town centers in the 3rd District of Albay.

The road network also connects Bicol Intemational Airport in Daraga, Albay to Pantao Port in
Libon, Albay. Its nearing completion would definitely drive tourism in the province, and this will
be a great altemnative route. It is a strategic link as it also encompasses Port of Pilar in the
province of Sorsogon and Port of Pioduran in Albay.

With these, the conversion of Jovellar - Pantao road to a national road and appropriating funds
‘would significantly contribute in accelerating development to the nearby areas.

FERYANDO T. CABREDO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7438
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Hon. Fernando T. Cabredo
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ANACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JOVELLAR, ALBAY TO PANTAO,
LIBON, ALBAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS:
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Jovellar - Pantao National Road
Act”

‘SEC. 2. Establishment. - The road stretching from Jovellar to Barangay Pantao, Libon in
the province of Albay is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways. This shall be a strategic linkage to nearby town
centers in the 3rd District of Albay.

‘SEC. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the said roed, the funding
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
‘unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in
force and effect.


SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, decrees, issuances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7286

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

EXPLANATORY NOTE

By virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 520, the municipality of San Pablo in Laguna
became a city on May 7, 1940. As such, the founding anniversary of the city falls on May 7
of every year. The historic event is being commemorated annually as part of the recognition
of the rich history of the city. The annual event also provides residents the opportunity to
celebrate and partake in various programs and ceremonies being held in the city.

This proposal seeks to declare May 7 of every year as a special non-working holiday
to commemorate the founding anniversary of the City of San Pablo. It aims to allow the
people of the city to be given the proper and full opportunity to celebrate and participate in
the ceremonies to commemorate the founding of the city

Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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SOL ARAGONES
3% District, Laguna

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. g286

Introduced by Representative Sol Aragones

AN ACT DECLARING MAY 7 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF SAN PABLO, LAGUNA

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

Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration of a Special Non-working Holiday. ~ May 7 of every year

is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in the City of San Pablo, Laguna.

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

Philippines,

Approved.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7641

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cooperatives play a key role in development, particularly in formalizing work in informal
economies, Cooperatives, together with micro, small and medium enterprises, have shown their
capacity for job generation in local communities. Cooperatives allow for small entrepreneurs to
grow and thrive by giving them platform to launch their businesses. They provide financial security
and open opportunities for their member's growth and development.

In recognition of the valuable role of cooperatives in our economy's growth, this bill seeks to
declare the month of October of every year in the entire country as the “National Cooperative
Month”. This will allow for them to conduct activities and programs that promote the principles
and values of cooperatives and encourage cooperative movement across the country.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

P.{30) eS BUNTIN
Ind District, Parafiaque Cit


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bit No, 7641

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

‘AN ACT
DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS THE "NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE MONTH" IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. The month of October of every year is hereby declared as the "National Cooperative
Month."

SEC, 2. The Chairperson of the Cooperative Development Authority, in coordination with the
cooperative development councils, national and local federations and union of cooperatives, and
other agencies of the government, is mandated to conduct activities and programs that promote
the principles and values of cooperatives and encourage cooperative movement.

‘SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, the Chairperson of the Cooperative
Development Authority shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act.

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

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

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Second Regular Session

House Bill No.__7458

Introduced by HON. RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

March 16, 1521 marked a remarkable day not only for Cebu, but for the entire
nation. On this day, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, leading the
Spanish expedition on a search for a westward route to the Maluku Islands,
landed on Homonhon Island. His arrival, and the subsequent completion of the
team’s expedition, resulted in the ‘discovery’ of the Philippines by other
civilizations.

‘The same expedition has also resulted in the first Filipinos being baptized into
Christianity.

Today, our culture and religion are a testament to the huge impact of that
fortuitous day. This bill seeks to declare March 16, 2021 a special non-working
holiday for the country in order to celebrate its 500" anniversary, something
that happens, well, just once.

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

RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA


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

18% Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 7458

Introduced by HON. RODRIGO A. ABELLANOSA

AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 16, 2021,

A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE QUINCENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF
FERDINAND MAGELLAN’S FORAY ON PHILIPPINE SOIL
AND THE FOUNDING OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE COUNTRY

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

Section 1. March 16, 2021 is hereby declared a special non-working holiday in the entire
country to celebrate the 500" anniversary of the Philippines’ victory against Portuguese
explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s conquest and the introduction of Christianity as a religion to
the country.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7350

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE DAVAO REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER FROM SIX HUNDRED (600) TO ONE THOUSAND (1000) BEDS,
UPGRADING THE SERVICE FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH
CARE THEREIN, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Davao Regional
Medical Center ("DRMC’) in Apokon, Tagum City is hereby increased from
six hundred (600) to one thousand (1000) beds, which shall be
implemented upon approval of this Act.

SEC. 2. The existing hospital facilities and professional health care
services of the DRMC are also hereby upgraded and increased to conform
with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity.

SEC. 3. Upon consultation with the DRMC, the Department of Health
shall, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management and
the Civil Service Commission, determine the additional plantilla positions to
be created and filled up in the workforce of DRMC.

SEC. 4 The amount necessary to carry out the provision of this Act
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment into law and thereafter.


SEC. 5. All other laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

‘House Bill No. 7031

Introduced by Representatives PAOLO Z. DUTERTE, LORD ALLAN JAY Q.
VELASCO and ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In December 10, 1987, Congress enacted into law Republic Act No. 6639
renaming the Manila International Airport as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The international airport since then became known as NAIA.

NAIA is the international gateway of the Philippines, being the biggest and
largest international airport in the country. As such, there is a need to identify the
same as belonging to the Philippines. Hence, the proposed renaming to “Paliparang
Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas.”

With the proposed name, the airport will easily be identified as the
international doorway of the country, in view of it being in Filipino language and
branding it as the international airport of the Philippines.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this landmark legislation is
earnestly sought.

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PAOLO 4, DUTERTE LORI LAI YY Q. VELASCO

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

House Bill No. 7031

Introduced by Representatives PAOLO Z. DUTERTE, LORD ALLAN JAY Q.
VELASCO and ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT RENAMING THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS
THE PALIPARANG PANDAIGDIG NG PILIPINAS

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

SECTION 1. The name of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, otherwise
known as NAIA, is hereby changed to Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Pilipinas.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication
in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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

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2h4 Regular Session

House Bill No. 7561

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Tubo, Brgy. Sapid to Sayapot, Brgy. Balili Provincial Road is a 10-kilometer
farm-to-market dirt road extensively used by resident farmers. It starts at the junction
in Tubo along the the Abatan - Mankayan - Cervantes national road, traverses
Barangay Tabio, and ends at Sayapot, Barangay Balili leading to Mankingao to Am-
am Tourism Road funded by the DOT-DPWH Convergence Project on Enhanced

Tourism Access Program.

As a provincial road, its development is limited to what the local government
can appropriate. This bill seeks to convert Tubo, Sapid - Sayapot, Balili Road to
secondary national road. It shall bring essential promotion to the general welfare of
the people of Mankayan and its adjacent Municipalities and provinces as it will

enhance trade and commerce, agriculture, and tourism industry.

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

~— GO YAP


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2n¢ Regular Session

House Bill No. eet

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD “TUBO JUNCTION (BRGY. SAPID)
(KM. 343+200) TO SAYAPOT JUNCTION (BRGY. BALILI) (KM. 355+200)
IN THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET INTO A SECONDARY NATIONAL ROAD
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road Tubo Junction (Brgy. Sapid) (Km. 343+200)
to Sayapot Junction (Brgy. Balili) (Km. 355+200) is hereby converted into a national
secondary road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS e ee
Second Regular Session Sinpers$

HOUSE BILL No. 7279

Introduced by Representative HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BIWANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY BIWANG, MUNICIPALITY OF BAGUMBAYAN, PROVINCE OF
SULTAN KUDARAT TO DATU MATILONDO GALMAK NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename Biwang National High School located in Barangay
Biwang, Municipality of Bagumbayan, Province of Sultan Kudarat to Datu Matilondo
Galmak National High School.

The late Datu Matilondo Galmak was the generous donor of the school’s site at
Barangay Biwang. He was also responsible for initiating a stronger aspiration to uplift the
welfare of the Muslim and Christian youth through education.

It is hoped that the passage of this bill renaming the school to Datu Matilondo
Galmak National High School would inculcate the importance and historical relevance of
the community in the minds of the schoolchildren. Moreover, honoring Datu Matilondo
Galmak through the renaming of the school would provide a grounding of who they are as
a people and would rouse in them the desire to stay true to the values espoused by Datu
Galmak.

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

HORAQGAO P. SUANSING, JR.
2nd istrict of Sultan Kudarat

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7279

Introduced by Representative HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BIWANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY BIWANG, MUNICIPALITY OF BAGUMBAYAN, PROVINCE OF
SULTAN KUDARAT TO DATU MATILONDO GALMAK NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. The name of Biwang National High School in Barangay Biwang,
Municipality of Bagumbayan, Province of Sultan Kudarat is hereby changed to Datu
Matilondo Galmak National High School.

SECTION 2. The main campus of Datu Matilondo Galmak National High School shall
continue to remain in its present location in Barangay Biwang, Municipality of

Bagumbayan, Province of Sultan Kudarat.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7982

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Act No. 3893, otherwise known as the General Bonded Warehouse Act, as amended by Republic
Act No. 247, is the special law regulating the business of receiving commodities for storage and
defining the rights and obligations of a bonded warehouseman and those transacting business
with him as a bonded warehouseman. It covers every person engaged in the business of receiving
commodities for storage, not only of rice and palay, but also of any other product, goods, articles
or merchandise which may be traded or dealt openly and legally.

The Department of Trade and industry has deemed the said law to be outdated and “been made
obsolete by government measures to ensure food sufficiency and stable prices”. The said law is
among the identified host of laws recommended for repeal by the Department of Trade and
Industry (together with other state agencies) with the aim to ease burden on small businesses
and improve delivery of government services in the country.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House sit no, 7982

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S, TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
REPEALING ACT NO. 3893, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 247, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE GENERAL BONDED WAREHOUSE ACT

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

Section 1. Act No. 3893, “An Act to Reguilate the Business of Receiving Rice for Storage, Giving
the Director of Commerce and Industry the Duty to Enforce If, Providing Penalties For Violation
of the Provisions, Exempting Cooperative Marketing Associations of Rice Producers from
Application Thereof, Repealing Act Numbered Thirty-Four Hundred and Sixty-Nine and for Other
Purposes,” as amended by Republic Act No. 247, is hereby repealed.

Section 2, All acts, executive orders, administrative orders, proclamations, rules and regulation
or parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

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

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

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__7363

Introduced by Representative Sandra Y. Eriguel

AN ACT
CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT IN THE 1°T JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO, PROVINCE OF LA UNION, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
‘JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980’ , AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional branch of the Regional Trial Court is hereby
created in the First Judicial Region, to be stationed in the Municipality of Agoo, Province

of La Union.

‘The Supreme Court shall assign the respective branch number for the newly-created

branch of the Regional Trial Court.

SEC. 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of the one (1) additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the
Province of La Union. The funds necessary for the operation of the court herein created
shall be appropriated and released only upon the actual organization of the court and the

appointment of its personnel.


SEC. 3. Sections 14 (a) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other laws, rules and
regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified

accordingly.

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

Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 7624

Introduced by the Honorable Precious Hipolito Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 2016, the Iglesia Ni Cristo launched a livelihood program dubbed as Gulayan sa Bakuran in
which members of the church were taught the rudiments of organic farming and were given
vegetable seedlings with which to jumpstart the program. Now, those who diligently took part in
the program hardly ever worry about where to scramble for food. Now, more than ever, the

program makes perfect sense.
The nation would do well to adopt this food generating project. By teaching every household the
Fundamentals of organic farming and providing them with saplings, the government would take a
quantum leap in the production of healthy and essential food,

The immediate passage of this very timely measure is thus most eamestly sought.

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PRECIOUS HIPOLITO CASTELO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7614

House Bill No.

Introduced by the Honorable Precious Hipolito Castelo

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GULAYAN SA BAKURAN PROGRAM OF THE IGLESIA
NI CRISTO WITH THE END IN VIEW OF HELPING ALLEVIATE FOOD SHORTAGE IN
THE LAND

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Gulayan sa Bakuran National
Food Production Program Act.”

SEC. 2. Gulayan sa Bakuran. - With the end in view of addressing scarcity of food in the
land, every household should get into the Gulayan sa Bakuran National Food Production Program
whereby each household shall be equipped with agricultural knowledge and materials to carry out
the same.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Agriculture, in
cooperation with the Local Governments, shalll issue pertinent rules and regulations to effectively
carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. - The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this Act shall
be charged against the 2020 appropriations of the Department of Agriculture. Thereafter, such
sums as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with, the
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity 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 af the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon Gity, Meteo Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7170

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
GIVING PRIORITY TO RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE AVAILMENT OF
GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teaching is considered the noblest profession because of the
selfless sacrifices of our teachers and educators in the delivery of quality
education and ensuring that each student has the necessary knowledge
to succeed in their chosen careers. It then follows that retired teachers,
having spent the majority of their lives in this noble profession, have
contributed greatly in nation-building.

This bill seeks to recognize the important role of our retired teacher
in nation-building and providing quality education in the country by
providing priority in the availment of government services and public
utilities.

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

FRED VARGAS


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 7170

INTRODUCED BY
REP. ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
GIVING PRIORITY TO RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE AVAILMENT OF
GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the ‘Retired
Teachers Act.”

SECTION 2. Coverage. This program applies to all retired teachers in
government and private educational institutions.

SECTION 3. Priority for Retired Teachers. - All government offices and
agencies as well as public utilities are mandated to prioritize attendance to
the concerns of retired teachers. Where such concerns involve the availment
of the services of such offers, agencies, and public utilities, the said entities
are furthermore mandated to establish a priority lane that will give
preferential treatment to retired teachers, without prejudice to the privileges
provided by R.A.9994 or the “Expanded Senior Citizen’s Act of 2010”.

SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of
Education (DepEd) shall be tasked with formulating and issuing the
implementing rules and regulations for this Act.

SECTION 5. Appropriations. - 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.


SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations, or other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not
affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in
a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7516

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Evelina Escudero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The province of Sorsogon is home to 19 colleges and universities, both public and
private, catering to almost 70,000 tertiary students (A.Y. 2015-2016)'.

When these students need to access the services of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) to apply for a scholarship or academic grant, financial assistance, or for
any other educational concerns, they will have to travel for a maximum of 3 hours by land just
to arrive in Legazpi City, Albay where the field office of CHED is located.

These constituents — students, teachers and parents residing in Sorsogon, normally
endure the distance, travel time, and transportation cost by themselves. To address this
problem, this bill is filed to establish a separate CHED field office to be located in the province
of Sorsogon. This is also in accordance to RA 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994 which
promotes accessibility, inclusion, and growth in the tertiary education.

For the above stated reasons, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

Prd G.ESCUDERO

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No,_7516

Introduced by Representative Evelina Escudero

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIO!
HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE PROVINCE OF SORSOGON, 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 in Sorsogon City, Province of Sorsogon, an office of
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to be known as the CHED-Sorsogon
Provincial Office. It shall be headed by a Provincial Director.

SEC. 2. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the CHED shall determine the
organizational structure and staffing pattern for the CHED-Sorsogon Provincial Office and
submit the same to the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management for approval.

SEC. 3. The Chairperson of the CHED shall immediately include in the CHED’s program the
operationalization of the CHED-Sorsogon Provincial Office.

SEC. 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. The CHED shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _7161

Introduced by ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Rowena Nifia 0. Taduran

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Court sheriffs are a vulnerable lot. They are exposed to physical harm
whenever they serve writs and other processes and when they implement court
orders. Most of them are slapped with law suits by those to whom the
writs/processes are served, thus adding to their fiscal worries. Even their families are
not exempt from these dangers.

To allay their fears and to somehow offset the perils that they face in the
performance of their duties, this bill seeks to Provide an additional compensation for
court sheriffs.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate

issage of this bill is eamestly sought.


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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7161

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Introduced by ACT-cis Party-list Representative Rowena Nifia O. Taduran

AN ACT GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO COURT SHERIFFS

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

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Sheriffs' Hazard Pay Act".

Section 2. Policy and Coverage. - It is hereby declared the Policy of the state to grant
& hazard pay to all sheriffs of Regional Trial Courts (RTCs), Metropolitan Trial Courts
(MeTCs), Municipal Trial Courts in Cities (MTCCs) and Shari'a Distr Courts,

Section 3. ~ Hazard Pay. - Within one (1) year from the date of effectivity of this Act, a
monthly hazard pay of TEN THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 10,000.00) shall be granted to
court sheriffs.

Section 4. The hazard Pay shall be included in the budget of the judiciary in the
General Appropriations Act.

Section 5. Separability Clause. — if any part or provision of the Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected hereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity. - This shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its Publication
in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. _7849

Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘While city and municipal mayors are, under the law, granted the authority to solemnize
marriages, provincial governors—who exercise similar functions as local chief executives—
njustifiably have been denied a similar authority.

And yet, as provincial governors invariably experience, their constituents continue to
expect them to render this service, mistakenly thinking that the law authorizes them to do so.

Granting provincial governors the authority to solemnize marriages would give
constituents greater access to an essential service which is the foundation of the family,
society's basic unit.

Rep. PABI JOHN F. GARCIA
3rd District, Province of Cebu


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 7849

Introduced by Representative PABLO JOHN F. GARCIA

AN ACT AUTHORIZING PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS TO SOLEMNIZE
MARRIAGES WITHIN THEIR TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS

Section 1. Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, provincial
governors, within their territorial jurisdictions, are hereby authorized to solemnize
marriages in accordance with law.

Section 2. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to
or is inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or
amended accordingly.

Section 3, Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

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Second Regular Session

House BILL No._7954_

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In grateful appreciation for the benevolent efforts of the late Mr. Ernesto D.
Violan whose heirs gratefully donated 54,186 sqm. of land for the use of the Barangay
Site in Barangay San Isidro, Municipality of Lupon, Province of Davao Oriental, let the
name of Barangay San Isidro be changed to Barangay Ernesto D. Violan to perpetuate
and give due honor to the late Mr. Ernesto D. Violan, the donor.

By this kind of gesture of altruism, the late Mr. Ernesto D. Violan has shown his
concern for the government of Barangay San Isidro.

This Bill was previously filed by Congresswoman Thelma Z. Almario in the 8
Congress. This bill is proposed again to carry out the intention of the people of
Barangay San Isidro to honor the donor and express their appreciation and gratitude
to his heirs.

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

7. ALMARIO
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2m District, Davao Oriental


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No,_7954

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOEL MAYO Z. ALMARIO

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LUPON, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL TO
BARANGAY ERNESTO D. VIOLAN

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

SECTION 1. The name of Barangay San Isidro in the Municipality of Lupon,
Province of Davao Oriental, is hereby changed to Barangay Ernesto D. Violan.

Sec. 2. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and regulations,
or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec. 3, This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2m! Regular Session

House Bill No. 7089

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On July 15, 1987, Executive Order No. 220 was signed into law, establishing the
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) composed of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao,
Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Baguio City. The law then states that CAR shall have
the following purposes: (a) to administer the affairs of government in the region, (b)
to accelerate the economic and social growth and development of the units of the
region, and (c) to prepare for the establishment of the autonomous region in the
Cordilleras.

This bill seeks to declare July 15 of every year a special nonworking holiday in
the whole CAR in commemoration of its founding anniversary, to be known as
“Cordillera Day.” For the people of Cordillera, this is not just a celebration of the
region’s foundation, but also a renewal for the call for regional autonomy, which shall

enable the preservation and strengthening of the Cordillera culture.

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

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ERIC GO YAP

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2d Regular Session

House Bill No._ 7089

Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP

AN ACT
DECLARING JULY 15 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY
IN THE WHOLE CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR) IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY, TO BE KNOWN AS
“CORDILLERA DAY”

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

SECTION 1. July 15 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region in commemoration of its founding
anniversary, to be known as “Cordillera Day.” When the holiday falls on a Saturday
or Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on the Monday that follows.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _7278

Introduced by Representative HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BIWANG CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY BIWANG, MUNICIPALITY OF BAGUMBAYAN, PROVINCE OF
SULTAN KUDARAT TO DATU MATILONDO GALMAK CENTRAL SCHOOL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill secks to rename Biwang Central Elementary School located in Barangay
Biwang, Municipality of Bagumbayan, Province of Sultan Kudarat to Datu Matilondo
Galmak Central School.

The late Datu Matilondo Galmak was the generous donor of the school’s site at
Barangay Biwang. He was also responsible for initiating a stronger aspiration to uplift the
welfare of the Muslim and Christian youth through education.

It is hoped that the passage of this bill renaming the school to Datu Matilondo
Galmak Central School would inculcate the importance and historical relevance of the
community in the minds of the schoolchildren. Moreover, honoring Datu Matilondo
Galmak through the renaming of the school would provide a grounding of who they are as.
a people and would rouse in them the desire to stay true to the values espoused by Datu
Galmak.

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

HORAGA(O P. SUANSING, JR.
2nd District of Sultan Kudarat


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 7278

Introduced by Representative HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

AN ACT
CHANGING THE NAME OF BIWANG CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN.
BARANGAY BIWANG, MUNICIPALITY OF BAGUMBAYAN, PROVINCE OF
SULTAN KUDARAT TO DATU MATILONDO GALMAK CENTRAL SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. The name of Biwang Central Elementary School in Barangay Biwang,
Municipality of Bagumbayan, Province of Sultan Kudarat is hereby changed to Datu
Matilondo Galmak Central School.

SECTION 2. The main campus of Datu Matilondo Galmak Central School shall continue
to remain in its present location in Barangay Biwang, Municipality of Bagumbayan,
Province of Sultan Kudarat.

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

Approved,