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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez Jr. a
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez

4243

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

Section 11 Article XIll of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, “The State
shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall
endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the
people at affordable cost...”

Currently, there are only 12 hospitals in Cagayan de Oro, which is definitely not
enough to service the ever increasing population of the City. Also, because of the limited
number of hospitals, there are barangays with no hospitals which means that the sick need
to travel quite some distance In order to reach the nearest hospital. And one such barangay
is Barangay Lumbia. Barangay Lumbia has no hospital and it only has a small health center
with the nearest hospital, a private hospital, around 20 to 30 minutes away which is too long
in life or death situations.

This is why there is a necessity for the establishment of a hospital in said barangay.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is eamestly requested.

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, _4243

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FIFTY (50)-BED SATELLITE HOSPITAL OF THE NORTHERN
MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER IN BARANGAY LUMBIA IN THE SECOND DISTRICT OF
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE BARANGAY LUMBIA-NORTHERN
MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER SATELLITE HOSPITAL 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 a fifty (50-bed satelite hospital of the Northem
Mindanao Medical Center in Barangay Lumbia in the Second District of Cagayan De Oro
City, under the supervision of the Department of Health to be known as the Barangay
Lumbia-Northern Mindanao Medical Center Satellite Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Health and/or his duly authorized representative, in consultation
and coordination with the concerned officials of the city govemment of Cagayan de Oro,
shall formulate and promulgate the implementing guidelines, rules and regulations
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Health shall immediately include in the Department's programs
the operationalization of the Barangay Lumbia-Northemn Mindanao Medical Center Satellite
Hospital, the funding of which shall be included in ‘the annual General

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. 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 ; CE :
Constitution Hills, Quezon City TOAUG 2014

Sixteenth Congress ik fy
Second Regular Session apis

HOUSEBILLNO.__ 4863

Introduced by Representative Catherine Barcelona-Reyes, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an office of the Land Transportation Authority (LTO) in the
Municipality of Labo, Province of Camarines Norte. It aims to meet the needs of the public in

relation to all license and motor-related transactions being provided by the said office.

At present, the nearest LTO branch in the Province of Camarines Norte is located in the
Municipality of Daet, the Capitol of the Province. This LTO Office was established there
during the time when the Province of Camarines Norte was a lone district. Last 2009, the
province was divided into two legislative districts, with Daet now part and center of the Second
District. There's no LTO Office in the first district, the main town of which is the Municipality
of Labo. The Municipality of Labo recently approved the allocation of land in Brgy. Talobatib
for the establishment of an LTO Office.

‘The establishment of an office of the LTO in the First District of Camarines Norte will
further bring closer to the people the delivery of government services with regards to land
transportation. With the growing population and growing number of motorists in Camarines

Norte, it is imperative for the national government to establish this office.

The passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

HON. CATHERINE .CELONA-REYES, M.D.
Representative
First District, Camarines Norte


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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4863

Introduced by Representative Catherine Barcelona-Reyes, M.D.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF LABO, CAMARINES NORTE 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 Land
Transportation Office (LTO) Main Office in in Quezon City, a District Office of the LTO in
Brgy. Talobatib, Municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Transportation and Communications shall immediately
include in the Department's programs, the operationalization of the LTO District Office in the
Municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Chairperson of the LTO shall issue such rules and regulations as
may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

Congress of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4457

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution mandates that each city with a population of at least two
hundred fifty thousand (250,000) shall have at least one representative in the House of
Representatives. Cotabato City having a population of 271,786 per the 2010 census is
‘one such city which until now has no separate representative in Congress. Although it
has already exceeded the 250,000 margin, Cotabato City does not have its own
representative and continues to be included in the first legislative district of
Maguindanao along with the municipalities of Barira, Buldon, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Datu
Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Northern Kabuntalan, Parang, Sultan Kudarat,
Sultan Mastura, and Upi.

After the separation of Cotabato City from the legisltative district of Maguindanao,
the latter would still have the municipalities of Barira, Buldon, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat,
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Northern Kabuntalan, Parang, Sultan
Kudarat, Sultan Mastura, and Upi with a total population of 423,836.

To implement the mandate of the Constitution, immediate approval of this Bill is
earnestly sought.

HON. BAI
First Distric

IDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA
lof Maguindanao&Cotabato City


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

First Regular Session

House BillNo, 4457

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

AN ACT SEPARATING COTABATO CITY FROM THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
OF THE PROVINCE OF MAGUINDANAO TO CONSTITUTE THE LONE
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF COTABATO CITY

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

SECTION 1, Lone Legislative District. - Cotabato City is hereby separated from
the First Legislative District of the Province of Maguindanao to constitute the Lone
Legislative District of Cotabato City.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. — The incumbent Representative of the First
Legislative District of the Province of Maguindanao shall continue to represent the said
district until the new Representative of the Lone Legislative District of Cotabato City
shall have been elected and qualified in the next regular congressional elections

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Elections shall issue the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions this Act.

SEC. 4, Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this
Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - 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
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BilNo,__ 4224

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Siba-o - Carolina provincial road serves as a vital artery for vehicles
traveling to and from the upland barangay units of the Municipality of Calabanga
and adjacent areas. It will give the public better access to the tourist destinations in
the province such as the hot springs and waterfalls located in Mt. Isarog. The said
road will also spur commerce and industry as it links the agricultural barangay units
of Calabanga to the central business district in Naga City. Furthermore, it provides
easier access for vehicles coming from Tinambac enroute to Naga City, thus creating
more economic opportunities not only for the municipalities of the Third District of
Camarines Sur but also to its adjacent fourth district.

Given the importance of the provincial road to commerce and industry in the
Third District of Camarines Sur and nearby municipalities, it is prudent that the
National Government maintain and develop it in order to spur development in areas
connected to it,

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

Maria Leonon,Gerona-Robredo
‘Third District, Camarines Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Billno.__ 422.4

Introduced by Representative Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD TRAVERSING
BARANGAY SIBA-O IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALABANGA AND
BARANGAY CAROLINA IN NAGA CITY IN THE PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The provincial road traversing Barangay Siba-o in the Municipality of
Calabanga and Barangay Carolina in Naga City in the province of Camarines Sur, is
hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

Se aw
House BILL No. 4929 Sluiney 9°

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
4" District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING BOTONG-CABANBANAN-BATUAN
PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The road section covered by this bill is Botong-Cabanbanan-Batuan Provincial
Road in the Municipality of Oton, Iloilo. This road section has a length of 7.034
kilometers and connects Iloilo-Antique National Road with the Oton-San Miguel
National Road.

This is a vital road section as it connects at least eight (8) barangays of Oton,
Iloilo, all of which produce immense quantities of agricultural products and farm
animals to two national highways as enumerated above. Thus, upgrading and
constant maintenance of this road section will invariably engender an increased
produetivity considering that producers will have access to an all-weather road
network.

This proposed measure is also premised on the plenary power of the Congress
of the Republic of the Philippines as enshrined in Section 4, Article VI of the
4987 Constitution of the Philippines, thus:

“Section 1. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the
Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of
Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the
provision on initiative and referendum.”


Broadly stated, the power Congress to legislate is all-encompassing, limited only
by our constitution. Thus, the proponent respectfully prays that this proposed
legislation be given due consideration.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO._4029

‘Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
41 District, Il

“AN ACT CONVERTING BOTONG-CABANBANAN-BATUAN
PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO. A NATIONAL ROAD,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

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

Section 1. The provincial road section in the Province of Iloilo identified as
Botong-Cabanbanan-Batuan Provincial Road is hereby converted into a national
road.

Section 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, issuances or any party thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
RECEIVED

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS ) [3
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )  paye1 2 MAR 2014
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House Bill No, _ 4196

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Presidential Decree No. 851 mandated the payment of a 13" month pay for all
‘employees. The Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Bureau of Working Conditions
(BWC) explained that in paying the 13th month pay, all employers are required to pay their
employees not less than one-twelfth (1/12) of the total basic salary eamed by an employee in a
calendar year. Employers may provide half of the 13” month pay before the opening of the
school year and the remaining half on or before December 24. And according to the DOLE’s
Labor Communications Office (LCO) chief, companies who fail to comply will either be fined
P1,000 to P10,000 or penalized with one to three years imprisonment or suffer both penalties,

However, the DOLE has stil been receiving numerous complaints of non-payment of the
13" month pay. For the first two weeks of 2011 alone, the DOLE already received 752 calls
from workers complaining of nonpayment of 13th month pay for the year 2010.

This shows that there are still numerous companies all over the Philippine which are not
complying with the mandatory payment of the 13" month. It is therefore necessary to enact
measures that would ensure payment of the 13" month pay thru the imposition of higher
penalties for violators.

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

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

House BillNo. 4196

AN ACT
PENALIZING THE NON-PAYMENT OF THE 13’ MONTH PAY AS REQUIRED BY
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 851

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

SECTION 1. The non-payment of the mandatory 13" month pay is hereby penalized by a fine
equivalent to three times the amount which is supposed to be pald to the employee representing
his/ner 13" month pay as computed based on prevailing guidelines issued by the Department of
Labor and Employment and imprisonment for a period not less than three (3) years nor more
than six (6) years, or both subject to the discretion of the court

If the violator is @ corporation or any other juridical entity, the president, other officers
and the members of the board of directors shall be the ones held liable to suffer the penalty of
imprisonment.

SEC. 2. The penalties provided herein do not preclude the payment of the 13" month pay to the
employee concerned

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause ~ Any provision of law, decree, orders, rules and regulations
contrary thereto is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete

publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspaper of general circulation,
whichever comes earlier.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

4791

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) is a national government
agency tasked as the planning, regulatory and quasi-judicial body for land use development
and real estate and housing regulation. These roles are done via a triad of strategies namely,
policy development, planning and regulation.

In a highly urbanized city like Bacolod, there occurs a rapid growth in population
where such increase presents Bacolod to be a profitable place and a viable venue for business
Commercial establishments are rising everywhere and real estate businesses are sprouting
like mushrooms.

With the rapid expansion of subdivisions and the growth of businesses in Bacolod
City, it is inevitable that problems like zoning and conflicts between subdivision lot
and developer could arise, There have been many instances that complaint by the subdivision
lot buyers against the developers, because of distance and financial constraint, could not be
lodged before the HLURB, Good governance dictates that public service should be
accessible to the people under more convenient circumstances.

As such, the approval of this Bill is eamestly sought.

———

REP, EVELIO R. LEONARDIA.
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 4701

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R, LEONARDIA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB)
OFFICE IN THE LONE DISTRICT OF BACOLOD CITY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Housing Land Use Regulatory Board
Office in Bacolod City.

SEC. 2. The Chairman of HLURB shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 3. The Chairman of HLURB shall immediately include in the Board’s
programs the operationalization of the HLURB Office in Bacolod City, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4604

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution mandates the State to provide free elementary education. This
magnanimity, however, on the part of the State becomes irrelevant in places where there are
demands for elementary education but there are no available school buildings and teachers
to speak of, hence, the need to establish more public elementary schools,

There is an overriding need for the establishment of a public elementary school in
Barangay Francisco Homes - Guljo in the City of San Jose Del Monte. This Barangay is the
14 largest in the City of San Jose Del Monte, with its current population placed at 20,160.
Its strategic location and accessibility further justifies the opening therein of an elementary
‘school. This will service the wider basic education needs of three other contiguous
Barangays, namely Barangays Francisco Home - Narra, Francisco Homes ~ Yakal, and
Francisco Homes ~ Mulawin,

‘At present, there is no public elementary school that services Bay. Francisco Homes
= Guijo, a8 such, pupils in pursuit of elementary education need to enroll in, travel to, and
attend classes at State-run high schools in other Barangays

This bill, thus, proposes the establishment of a public elementary school in Barangay
Francsico Homes — Guijo, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, to be known as the “Guljo
Elementary School’. It is made in response to the clamor of its existing and newly-
established residents to uplift their social well-being ai convenient access to
free and quality basic education guaranteed them i!

The approval of this bill is, thus, earns

CONG. ARTUROW. ROBES


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4604

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

“AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY FRANCISCO HOMES - GUIJO, CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE,
PROVINCE OF BULACAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE GUIJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.”

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

SECTION 1, Establishment of a Public Elementary School. There shall be
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a public elementary
school in Barangay Francisco Homes - Guljo, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, to be
known as the Guijo Elementary School

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's programs the operationalization of the Guijo Elementary School, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in
the Official Gazette,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4013

HOUSE BILL NO.,

Introduced by HON. RONALD M. COSALAN, HON. MARIA JOCELYN V.
BERNOS, HON. ELEANOR C. BULUT-BEGTANG, HON. NICASIO M. ALIPING,
HON. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT, JR., HON. MAXIMO DALOG, and HON.
MANUEL S. AGYAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The naming of the Acop-Tublay-Kapangan-Kibungan-Bakun, Sinipsip,
Buguias Road in honor of Gov. Bado Dangwa is long overdue. He was a
distinguished soldier, businessman and leader who had contributed immensely
to the improvement of the lives of the people of Benguet. During the Japanese
occupation, he did not only lend his buses to the US and Filipino soldier as war
carriages, but he also led a guerilla unit in fighting the invaders in various
mountain trails of the Cordilleras.

To cap his list of accomplishments, he was also a public servant, serving
multiple terms as governor, appointed twice by different Philippine Presidents
and elected twice for the same position during the pre-martial law era. He was
a pillar of influence and an instrument of development for the Province of
Benguet.

Thus, it is befitting that a national road is named after such a man when
such road crisscrosses several municipalities in the eastern and northern parts of
Benguet and provides access to people in going and transporting produce to the
city and other areas in the lowland. Despite its importance, its present name is
generic and lengthy, a hodge-podge of the municipalities that it traverses.
Complicated and confusing road names should be made more specific and clear
as dictated by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

Approval of the bill is earnestly and urgently recommended.


Explanatory Note, H.B. No. 2

, RONALD M. COSALAN
Lone District-Baguio

¢ District of Benguet

|. MANUEL S.AGYAO HON. ELEONOR C. BULUr-BEGTANG

Lone Distric-Kalinga Lone Distrift-Apayao

HON. MARIA JOCELYN V. BERNOS
Lone District-Abra

HON. TEDDY WRAWNER BAGUILAT
Lone District- Ifagao


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4013

Introduced by HON. RONALD M. COSALAN

AN ACT RENAMING THE ACOP-TUBLAY, KAPANGAN-KIBUNGAN-BAKUN-
SINIPSIP, BUGUIAS SECONDARY NATIONAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF
BENGUET TO GOV. BADO DANGWA NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. In recognition of his public service rendered to the people of the
Province of Benguet as a distinguished soldier during the Japanese occupation,
businessman, leader and pre-martial law governor, the Acop-Tublay-Kapangan-
Kibungan-Bakun-Sinipsip, Buguias Secondary National Road is renamed as the Gov.
Bado Dangwa National Road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall place
appropriate markers along the Gov. Bado Dangwa Road and issue the necessary orders
and circulars to implement the provision of this Act.

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

Approved.
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No, 4350

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pampanga's First Legislative District comprises the Cities of Angeles and
Mabalacat and the Town of Magalang, Pampanga.

According to the 2010 Census, the population of Pampanga’s 1* District is
divided as follows:

Angeles City - 326,336
Mabalacat City = 215,610
Magalang - 103,597

Paragraph 3, Section 5, Article VI of the Constitution states that: “Each
legislative district shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous, compact and
adjacent territory. Each city with a population of at least two hundred fifty
thousand, or each province, shall have at least one representative.”

Based on the abovemetioned Constitutional Provision, this bill seeks to
create a separate Congressional District for Angeles City, thereby separating it
from the 1 Legislative District of Pampanga.

Exceeding the minimum population requirement set forth by the
Constitution, Angeles City truly qualifies to have its own, separate representative
in Congress.

The two remaining components of Pampanga's 1* District, meanwhile,
continue to meet the minimum population requirement and shall remain as part of
the First District of Pampanga.

With the continued progress and development of Angeles City, it is high
time that it's 33 barangays will have their own, exclusive representative in
Congress.

“YENG”M. GUIAO
presentative
tet District, Pampanga


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No, 4350

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

AN ACT SEPARATING ANGELES CITY FROM
THE FIRST DISTRICT OF PAMPANGA CREATING FOR THAT
PURPOSE, THE LONE DISTRICT OF
ANGELES CITY

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

SECTION 1. Lone Legislative District. The City of Angeles is hereby
separated from the First District of Pampanga to constitute the Lone Legislative
District of Angeles City, which shall commence in the next national and local
elections after the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. The incumbent Representative of
the First District of Pampanga shall continue to represent the said district until the
new Representative of the Lone Legislative District of Angeles City shall have
been elected and qualfied.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. The Commission on Elections shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this
Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

5507

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Won, Jerry P. Trefias

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the i7" day of March of every. year as a special non-working
holiday in the Province and City of Hoilo, in honor of our World War Il Veterans and to celebrate the
lloilo Veterans Day.

The 6" Military District of the World Wer II Veterans Association, Inc., the Philippine
Association of War Widows, Parents and Orphans (PAWWPO) Pavia Chapter, Inc., and the
American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Post 123-Philippine Region have requested me to sponsor a bill
declaring the 17" of March, which is Hoilo Veterans Day in the Province and City of lloilo, as a
special non-working day. While the City and Province of Iloilo commemorate our honored veterans
during the said date, the celebrations are usually relatively muted, as the people have to report to
work or school whenever the date falls on a weekday. in so being, the Province and City of Iloilo fail
to appropriately celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans.

Our Honggo World War II freedom fighters fought with courage and dedication in order to
free the Islands of Panay, Romblon and Guimaras from the occupation of Imperial Japan. One must
pay the price in order to protect the cherished liberties guaranteed by our democratic and

iblican government. Our World War II veterans paid the price for freedom by risking their
s to rid our archipelago of foreign invaders. They stand as an inspiration to the younger
ipinos and to the current soldiers of our Armed Forces, who hive been inspired to defend our
nation’s sovereignty against all threats, both domestic and foreign, The least that we could do to
repay our debt to our veterans is to properly honor their sacrifice by commemorating their
victory against the forces of Japan during the Iloilo Veterans Day

In view of the foregoing, I highly encourage the approval of dais bill


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. no. 5507

Introduced by Hon. Jerry P. Trefias

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

AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE AND CITY OF ILOILO TO CELEBRATE
THE “ILOILO VETERANS DAY”.

Section 1. March 17 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working holiday in

the Province and City of Hoilo in order to celebrate the “Iloilo Veterans Day”

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

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NoD938

Introduced by Hon. Victor J. Yu

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

This bill seeks to establish a secondary science curriculum school in the City of
Pagadian to be known as the Pagadian City Science High School.

Pagadian City, being the designated Regional Center of Region IX (Zamboanga
Peninsula Region) now boosts of its unprecedented growth.

To complement these developments at the same time ensure its sustainability, this
Representation believes that education is a very important aspec

However, since education system is fast evolving as we are now in the so called “age
of science”, our education system should also offer programs with core subjects in science
curriculum. This therefore justify DepEd’s thrusts to establish science high schools
throughout the country so that as early as the children’s secondary education, those with
inclinations to develop their careers in the field of science and mathematics could be provided
with more intensive and advance secondary education program

Since this secondary curriculum is offered on a free basis, this institution could also
provide opportunities to poor but potential students who excel in the field of science and
mathematics to develop and enhance their skills therefore ensuring them of better career
opportunities.

Also, taking into consideration the strategic location of Pagadian City, establishing
this institution in the city will not only serve its residents but will also include poor but
deserving students from nearby municipalities,

Hence, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

Ic
cepresentahre
1 District, Zamboanga del Sur


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5938

Introduced by Hon, Vietor J. Yu

AN ACT
A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF
‘TENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND.

‘ABLISHIN'
PAGADIAN TO BE KNOWN AS PAGADIAN CITY §
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE

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

SECTION 1, Short Title, This Act shall be known as the “Pagadian City National
High School Act”.

Section 2, Establishment of a Science High School. There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a science high school in the City of
Pagadian to be known as the Pagadian City Science High School.

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

SI N 3. Implementation, The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as maybe necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. __,

Explanatory Note

‘This bill seeks to designate the 2nd day of August as the Butuan City Charter Day and as a
special non-working holiday in the City of Butuan, Butuan became a political entity in 1907
through the enactment of Act No, 1693 and a city by virtue of Republic Act No, 523, otherwise
known as the Charter of the City of Butuan, which was signed into law on August 2, 1950. Since
then, the people of Butuan have referred to the 2nd day of August as the “Adlaw Hong
Butuan," or the Day of Butuan, which they commemorate every year in remembrance of its city-
hood, its rich history and great achievements, and the significant contributions of its people,

Butuan City is blessed with rich cultural heritage, It has over 1,600 years of recorded
history. Ibis known to be the Home of the Balangays, the ancient boats utilized by our ancestors in
traversing Asia in the pre-c mes, the oldest of which was earbon-dated 820 A.D. It is
likewise host to the Bequibel Shell Midden that is proof to civilized human existence in the area as
carly as the Neolithic Age. ‘Thus, its people proudly lay claim to a declaration of their old folks, “in
the beginning there was no Philippines, but there was Butuan.”

Butuan is one of the most progressive cities in Mindanao. It is highly urbanized city,
Classified first class, and designated as the regional center of the Caraga Region,

In recognition of this ancient city and the women and men who have contributed to its
progress and development that should serve as inspiration and example to our people, this bill
seeks the declaration of August 2 of every year as the Butuan City Charter Day, (0 be known as the
Adlaw Hong Butuan, which shall be a special non-working holiday in the city.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is most carnestly sought,

REP. LAWR FORTUN


epublic of the Philippines
OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

ENTH CONGI
Second Regular Session

5061

House Bill No.

AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 2 OF EVERY YEAR AS BUTUAN CITY CHARTER DAY AND A
SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE ADLAW
HONG BUTUAN

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

SECTION 1. ‘To commemorate the
is hereby declared as Butuan City Chi
known as the “Adlaw Hong Butuan.”

ounding anniversary of Butuan City, August 2 of e
r Day and a special non-working holiday in the city, to be

In the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday shall be obse
‘on the following Monday.

SECTION 2. All laws, ord presidential issuances, rules and regulations or part thereol
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. ‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least (wo
newspapers of general circulation,

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

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.__ 5883
Introduced by Representative Neptali M. Gonzales Il

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State is mandated to provide quality basic education to its constituents.
Moreover, the Constitution mandates that the State should “establish, maintain, and
support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of
the people and society.” (Article XIV, Sec. 2, Pat. 1, Constitution of the Republic of the
Philippines)

Consistent with this, and pursuant to the intent of the Department of Edueation as
contained in DECS Order No. 91, Series of 1999, there is hereby created in the City of
Mandaluyong an integrated school known as the Hulo Integrated School. The facilities of
and for the said school shall be located in Barangay Hulo, City of Mandaluyong.

The creation of the Hulo Integrated School is geared toward addressing the need for
additional secondary schools in the City of Mandaluyong as the national K to 12 program
goes into full swing, Catering to graduates of the Hulo Elementary School and to other
elementary school graduates from Barangay Barangka Ibaba, primarily, the HIS will have a
full complement high school, i.e. from Junior to Senior High School levels. It will thus
absorb Senior High School students coming from the Bonifacio Javier National High School
which, because of the lack of space would not be able to accommodate senior high school
students. By so doing, the youth of Mandaluyong City will be fully served by the State as it
seeks to fulfill its mandate of providing access to basic education.

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

NEPTALI M. GONZALES II


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5863

Introduced by Representative Neptali M. Gonzales IL

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE HULO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY HULO,
CITY OF MANDALUYONG INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS HULO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS:
‘THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Hulo Elementary School in Barangay Hulo, City of
Mandaluyong is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known as Hulo

Integrated School.

liabilities and records of the Hulo

SECTION 2. All personnel, assets,
Elementary School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Hulo Integrated

School.
SECTION 3, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Hulo Integrated School, the

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

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations

ry to carry out the purpose of this Act.


SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette, or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16) CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5828

Introduced by Hon. Francisco A. Calalay, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 6548 by renaming
Quezon City General Hospital to Quezon City General Hospital and
Medical Center.

The Quezon City General Hospital is a 250-bed capacity training,
research and service hospital operated by the Quezon City
Government. It is one of the main medical institutions in the City
readily accessible to the public. Through the vast growth of Quezon
City comes the advancement of the hospital offering a continuously
growing array of health care services. From its inception, it has come
to evolve into a modern hospital which responds well to health needs
of the city and its inhabitants, especially to the underprivileged,
through high standard of health care services.

At present, Quezon City General Hospital is equipped with
modern facilities and state of the art equipment such as digital X-ray,
ultrasounds, 64 slices CT Scans, and it will soon be equipped with an
MRI to better aid the dedicated and top-notched physicians of the
hospital in diagnostics and early detection of diseases.

Quezon City General Hospital has achieved Level Ill Status as
Tertiary Hospital, the highest level license that can be conferred by the
Department of Health to a hospital.


With its accomplishments, state of the art equipment and
competent medical staff, it is but fitting and proper to rename the
hospital to Quezon City General Hospital and Medical Center.

Support for this bill is thus earnestly sought.

January 29, 2015.

HON. J} “BOLET” BANAL
\-Third District, Quezon City

HO! LFREDO D/ VARGAS, Ill
Fifth District, Quezon City

HON. ro em BELMONTE

Sixth District, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH (16°) CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5823

Introduced by Hon. Francisco A. Calalay, Jr.

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6548 BY
RENAMING QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL TO
QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL

CENTER

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

SECTION 1. Article XIV — A of Republic Act No. 6548 which
reads:

“Quezon City General Hospital”
Is hereby amended to read as follows
“Quezon City General Hospital and Medical Center”

SECTION 2. All provisions of Republic Act No. 6548 referring to
the name of Quezon City General Hospital shall be changed to
Quezon City General Hospital and Medical Center, and the same shall
refer to the same hospital.

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

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No, 5744

Introduced by: Hon. Celso L. Lobregat

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create the San Roque National High School, in Barangay San
Rogue, Zamboanga City.

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

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

Presently there are two (2) elementary schools in Barangay San Roque,
namely San Roque Elementary School and Salum Elementary School. These two (2)
elementary schools are clamoring for the opening of a secondary school in Barangay
San Roque since there are 486 Grade VI graduates coming from these two (2)
schools. There is no National High School within the two (2) kilometer radius that
will cater the Grade VII to 4" Year secondary students of Barangay San Roque.
Though there is a Regional Science High School, a special secondary school located
at Talungon, Barangay San Roque, this only caters to students who belong to the top
ten of the class with 85% general average, Thus, it cannot accept all the graduates of
San Roque and Salum Elementary Schools

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

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

KAA, ZZ auf
HON. CELSO L. LOBRI Gxt
Representative

1" District, Zamboanga City



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRE! TIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS) *
Second Regular Session

5744

House Bill No,

Introduced by: Hon, Celso L. Lobregat

AN ACT SEEKING THE CREATION OF THE SAN ROQUE NATIONAL,
HIGH SCHOOL, IN BARANGAY SAN ROQUE, ZAMBOANGA CITY

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

SECTION 1, The San Roque National High School, in Barangay San Roque,
Zamboanga City is hereby established as a national high school.

SECTION 2. The San Roque National High School, shall offer general
secondary education as well as technological and vocational courses to equip the
youth with all necessary skills and knowledge for them to better cope with the
challenges of life

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry out and implement the purposes of this Act.

ECTION 4, The appropriations required for the effective implementation of
this Act shall be charged against the budget of the Department of Education under the
current General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such sum as may be needed
for the continued operation and maintenance of the school shall be incorporated in the
annual GAA.

SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon its approval

APPROVED,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO0422

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of a Branch Office of Registry of Deeds in the
City of Panabo, Province of Davao del Norte.

The rapid population growth, the opening of both urban and agricultural
subdivision projects, the establishment of branches of different banks, the creation of
loaning companies and entry of big appliance stores which sell by installments, are but
some of the causes for the increase in registration transactions,

Moreover, the implementation of the Agrarian Reform Program which is likewise
consummated by the issuance of an Emancipation of Patent and Certificate of Land
Ownership Award aggravates the overloaded Registry of Deeds in the capital town of
Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Thus, the creation of a branch office of the Registry of Deeds in Panabo City,
Davao del Norte is the practical solution to ease the overcrowding and heavy workload
at the main office in Tagum City to be able to render speedy and efficient public service
to the residents of Panabo City and the nearby towns.

In the light of the above-cited considerations, immediate approval of this Bill is

earnestly sought.
A c

ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.O422

Introduced by HONORABLE ANTONIO F. LAGDAMEO, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS IN THE CITY OF
PANABO, DAVAO DEL NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1: There shall be established a Registry of Deeds in the City of Panabo,
Davao del Norte under the supervision of the National Land Titles and Deeds
Registration Administration.

SECTION 2: The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriation of the Department of Justice under the Current General
Appropriations of this Act; and thereafter, the sum as may be necessary for its
operation and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.