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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI'
Quezon City

ETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3802

Introduced by Representative Alan 1 B. Ecleo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill aims to convert DM Road located in the Province of Dinagat Islands
into a national road.

‘The existing DM Road, with its length of 2.03 KM, serves as a main thoroughfare in
the locality. It is a reliable passageway heavily traversed by the residents and is a vital
infrastructure and passageway of goods and services between sitios, barangays, and
municipalities. Needless to say, the mobility the abovesaid roadway provides to the people of
Dinagat Islands is essential to the socio-economic activities and operations of the province.

DM Road is currently classified as @ provincial road. Thus, its maintenance and
improvement are under the responsibility of the local government. Considering the fiscal
limitations of the local government, the maintenance of the road subject of this bill cannot
always be given prioritization despite its contribution and importance to the locality.

Thus, to guarantee the availability of and access to funds for the consistent care and
maintenance of the abovesaid road, and to make sure that it continues to serve fully its purpose
and capacity, it is deemed best and urgent to convert DM Road into a national road. Doing so
will redound to the socio-economic development and promotion of the welfare of the People
of the Province of Dinagat Islands.

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

ALAN 1 B. ECLEO
Representative, Llone District of Dinagat Islands


SSomuauaune

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3802

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Alan 1 B. Ecleo

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF DM ROAD
LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. DM Road, located in the Province of Dinagat Islands, is hereby converted into a
national road.

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

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

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

NINETEENTHCONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3853

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to lower the optional retirement age of
government employees from sixty (60) years to fifty-six (56) years
amending for the purpose section 13-A of Republic Act No. 8291,
otherwise known as the “Government Service Insurance System Act
of 1997”.

This measure seeks to improve the quality of life by lowering the
optional retirement age to fifty-six (56) in order to avail of the
retirement benefits at an earlier age. It is the hope of this
representation to improve the productivity and morale of government
employees by reaping the benefits of their labor at an earlier age.

This representation repectfully refiles this bill, which has
contantly been receiving a support from the past and present
Congress. The propose measure has been approved by the House on
Third and Final Reading During the 17" Congress and 18 Congress.

cme

S
EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ



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

NINETEENTHCONGRESS
First Regular Session

3653

House Bill No.

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT
LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF
GOVERNMENT WORKERS FROM SIXTY (60) TO FIFTY-SIX (56)
YEARS. AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 13-A OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT OF 1997”

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

Section 1. Section 13-A of Republic Act No. 8291, otherwise
known as “The Government Service Insurance System Act of 1997’is
hereby amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 13-A. Condition for Entitlement. - A member who retires
from the service shall be entitled to the retirement benefits
enumerated in paragraph (a) of Section 13 hereof: Provided, That
SUCH MEMBER:

“(1) [he] has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of service;

“(2) [he] is at least [sixty (60)] FIFTY-SIX (56) years of age at the
time retirement: and

“(3) [he] is not receiving a monthly pension benefit from
permanent total disability.”

Section 2. This Act shall also apply to a qualified member who
has retired or was separated from the service prior to the effectivity
of this Act: Provided, that the benefits to be granted shall be
prospective.


Section 3. Section 13-A pf Republic Act No. 8291 is hereby
amended. All other laws, executive orders, letters of instruction,
rules and regulation or provision thereof which are inconsistent with
the provision of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

Section 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

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

Approved.
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY CANSILAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, 
PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, TO BE KNOWN AS CANSILAYAN 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that: “The State shall 
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall 
take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all”. 
Barangay Cansilayan has a primary school, however it is unable to provide 
complete primary education. As a result, students have to go to neighboring barangays to 
complete their primary education. Thus, this bill seeks to establish the Cansilayan 
Elementary School in Barangay Cansilayan, Municipality of Valderrama, Lone District 
of Antique. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren Legarda, 
this bill therefore serves as a re-filed measure. It is for the reasons stated above that the 
passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR 
August 23, 2022
9:03 am
3930


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY 
CANSILAYAN, MUNICIPALITY OF VALDERRAMA, PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE, 
TO BE KNOWN AS CANSILAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled. 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of 
Education, an elementary school in Barangay Cansilayan, Municipality of  Valderrama 
in the Province of Antique to be known as Cansilayan Elementary School. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program 
the operationalization of the Cansilayan Elementary School, the funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
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, 
3930
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

“sna 3757

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ALAN “ALDU" R. DUJALL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) Circumferential Road from
Local Road to National Road. The conversion shall transfer the maintenance, repair, and improvement

of the said road to the national government.

The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) Circumferential Road with a length of 98.755
kilometers, covers Babak to Samal to Kaputian Road. It serves as 2 major thoroughfare for the
transportation of people and goods within |GaCos.

Through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Department Order No. 84
dated May 25, 2022, the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) Circumferential Road has been
reclassified as @ National Road; and for the purpose of strengthening its implementation, this

legislation is being filed.

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

HON. ALAN no DUIALL

Representative
2nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

se 3757

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL (IGACOS) CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD
FROM LOCAL ROAD TO NATIONAL ROAD

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. The Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) Circumferential Road is hereby

converted into a national road and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE CAMSUR EXPRESSWAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
This bill seeks to convert the CamSur Expressway in Camarines Sur, into a National 
Road. 
Such road network herein proposed to be converted into a National Road is strategically 
connected to the economic centers within the Province of Camarines Sur and the Bicol 
Region and is vital to accelerate development and increase economic activity within the 
district primarily, and the entire Camarines Sur and the Bicol Region as a whole.  
The conversion of the said road network will facilitate faster and efficient transportation of 
basic goods and the delivery of necessary services. It is projected that such road 
conversion shall promote livelihood opportunities, encourage competitive flow of 
investment, and ultimately enhance the economic and social living conditions not just of 
the people living along such roads, but in the arterial secondary and tertiary roads that 
lead to it.  
The administrative requirements for the conversion of local roads to national roads as 
prescribed by Statutes and by the Department of Public Works and Highways have been 
substantially met, and the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE  
TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
August 4, 2022
11:46 am
3200


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.,  
HON. MIGUEL LUIS R. VILLAFUERTE, HON. TSUYOSHI ANTHONY G. HORIBATA 
AND HON. NICOLAS ENCISO VIII 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE CAMSUR EXPRESSWAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The CamSur Expressway connecting Buenavista, San Fernando and 
Mataoroc, Minalabac, Province of Camarines Sur, consisting of eleven kilometers and 
nine hundred twenty meters (11.92km), more or less, is hereby converted into a national 
road. 
SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall issue 
the necessary rules, orders and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.  
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved, 
3200
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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DATES 2 2 2002

INETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

3910

Introduced by HON. JOHN TRACY F. CAGAS

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE JUST SHARE OF BARANGAY
POBLACION DOS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANSALAN, PROVINCE OF
DAVAO DEL SUR, FROM THE NATIONAL TAX ALLOTMENT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 285 of R.A. 7160 or the Local Government Code provides for the share of local

government units in the intemal revenue allotment.

The Municipality of Bansalan has a total land area of 23, 717.9578 hectares and is
subdivided into twenty-five (25) barangays. One of its barangays is Poblacion Dos which has
not received revenue allotment since its linception in 1995. As an urban barangay, this practice
is proving to be detrimental to the quality of life of its constituents. Moreover, other
government and social services cannot be delivered.

The provision of a clear, financial mechanism on the assured revenue allotment will
guarantee the provision of basic government services and the improvement of the community.

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

JOHN TI F.CAGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

INETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3910

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOHN TRACY F. CAGAS

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE JUST SHARE OF BARANGAY
POBLACION DOS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANSALAN, PROVINCE OF
DAVAO DEL SUR, FROM THE NATIONAL TAX ALLOTMENT AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Barangay Poblacion Dos, is hereby declared to be entitled to its respective share
in the national tax allotment pursuant to Section 285, R.A. 7160, as amended, otherwise known
as the “Local Government Code of 1991”.

SEC. 2. The respective share of the said barangay and any of its future local government shares
in the national tax revenue shall also be automatically appropriated.

SEC. 3. The appropriated amount shall be included in the current and future annual General
Appropriations Act and shall be automatically released by the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) in accordance with the existing laws and regulations,

SEC. 4. If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the other
provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3675

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas I _

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill which was filed in the 15'", 16", 17%. and 18' Congress and re-
filed in the present Congress, seeks to convert the road stretching from
JUNCTION SONGKOY TO BARANGAY SERING, all of the Municipality of
Socorro in the First Congressional District of the Province of Surigao del Norte,
presently classified as a provincial road, into a National Road.

The JUNCTION SONGKOY - JUNCTION ATOYAY - SERING ROAD is a
roadway, with a total road length of 12.857 kilometers, starting from Barangay
Songkoy and ending in Barangay Sering, all in the Municipality of Socorro,
province of Surigao del Norte.

‘The conversion of the existing road is being sought to improve the economic
and social living conditions of the communities traversed by the road. The said
road is being used heavily for the transport of agricultural products and
implements. It is also the road used by tourists in reaching tourist attractions and
destinations located within the Municipality. Thus, trade and tourism will be
greatly enhanced by the proposed conversion.

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

FRANCISCO JOBE F. MATUGAS II
Surigao del Nortd, First District
(Siargao Island)


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEEN CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3675

Introduced by Representative Francisco Jose F. Matugas II

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM
JUNCTION SONGKOY TO BARANGAY SERING ALL
OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, PROVINCE
OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE 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. The road stretching from Junction Songkoy to Barangay

Sering all of the Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte, is

hereby converted into a national road.

Src. 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:

From the Surigao Reference Network (SRN) No. 55 of the road with a
distance of 1,190.50 meters, bearing N 16 - 36 W, with the following lines,

bearings, and distances to wit:

LINES BEARINGS DISTANCES
1-2 N85-34W 60.00 m.
2-3 N15-45E 4,501.52 m.
3-4 N25-41E 4,619.48 m.
4-5 S$ 86-33 E 60.00 m.
5-6 $25-41E 4,618.25 m.
6-1 $15-45W 4,503.74 m.


Src. 3, 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.

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,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE LUPAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY LUPAAN, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE 
OF ANTIQUE INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS 
THE LUPAAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is a right and not a privilege. To this end, Article XIV, Section 1 of 
the 1987 Constitution provides that: “The State shall protect and promote the right of 
all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make 
such education accessible to all”. Thus, we should strive to ensure that every child in 
the country would have access to quality education. 
Barangay Lupaan is located in the hinterlands of the Municipality of Laua-an. 
Due to its remote location, the children have no access to secondary education. Thus, this bill seeks 
to convert the Lupaan Elementary School in Barangay Lupaan, Municipality of Laua-an 
in the Province of Antique to be known as the Lupaan Integrated School to ensure that 
school children of Barangay Lupaan and neighboring barangays will have access to 
quality primary and secondary education without having to travel too far from their 
neighborhood. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren 
Legarda, this bill therefore serves as a re-filed measure. It is for the reasons stated 
above that the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
August 23, 2022
9:03 am
3937


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE LUPAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY LUPAAN, MUNICIPALITY OF LAUA-AN, PROVINCE 
OF ANTIQUE INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS 
THE LUPAAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Lupaan Elementary School in Barangay Lupaan, Municipality of 
Laua-an, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known 
as the Lupaan Integrated School. 
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Lupaan Elementary 
School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Lupaan Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's 
program the operationalization of the Lupaan Integrated School, funding of which shall 
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
3937
Republic of the Philippines fp ed RECE Iveo
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "3 2322 <
REPRESE DATEA 22202

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 3947.

‘Introduced by Representatives Daphne A. Lagon and Sonny L. Lagon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an extension office of the Land Transportation Office in the
Municipality of Consolaciod.

The Municipality of Consolacion is a first income class municipality in the Province of
Cebu and a component local government unit of Metro Cebu. It is bordered on the North by the
Municipality of Liloan, to the West by Cebu City, on the East by the Camotes Sea and on the South
by the City of Mandaue. With a population exceeding one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) and
locally-sourced income of more than half a billion pesos for the past several years, itis very likely
to become a city in the next couple of years.

Without a Land Transportation Office in the municipality, vehicle owners and the general
public who need to transact with the LTO for the registration or renewal of vehicles or drivers’
licenses, do so at the LTO Mandaue City District Office or at the LTO District Offices in Cebu

City and Danao City

Being a booming residential and business center with a fast-growing population, it is ideal
that an extension office of the LTO be established in the Municipality of Consolacion to cater to a
‘growing clientele. It will definitely improve the accessibility of services of the Land Transportation
Office for the benefit of the public at large.

In view of the above premises, the approval of this bill is eamestly sought and
recommended.

(a
DAPHNE A. LAGON SONNY. LAGON

6" District, Cebu Partylist, AKO BISAYA



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3947

HOUSE BILL Nu.

Introduced by Representatives Daphne A. Lagon and Sonny L. Lagon

ANACT
ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE (LTO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CONSOLACION, PROVINCE OF
CEBU, 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 Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Cebu District Office, an LTO Extension Office in the Municipality of Consolacion, Province
of Cebu.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Transportation shall immediately include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the LTO Extension Office in the Municipality
of Consolacion, Province of Cebu, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Transportation shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to increase the hemodialysis treatment coverage of members of the National Health 
Insurance Program to one hundred fifty-six (156) sessions per year. 
To recall, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the limit for 
dialysis coverage from ninety (90) to one hundred forty-four (144) sessions. However, each patient needs 
a total of one hundry fifty-six (156) sessions for a complete year of treatment. 
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the financial situation of patients suffering 
from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) especially those who were already financially challenged prior to the 
pandemic. 
The personal and economic impacts of CKD and dialysis are significantly due to incurred 
healthcare costs, loss of productivity, and premature mortality. Aside from the effects on the patients 
themselves, CKD also affects the caregiver, employer, and the healthcare system as a whole.  
To ensure continuity of optimum health care services, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
August 3, 2022
1:57 pm
3124


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ 
_____________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT MANDATING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION TO 
INCREASE THE HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT COVERAGE OF MEMBERS OF THE 
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX (156) 
SESSIONS PER YEAR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) shall provide coverage 
for hemodialysis treatment of members of the National Health Insurance Program up to one hundred and 
fifty-six (156) sessions per year; 
SEC. 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the President of the Philippine 
Health Insurance Corporation shall, in coordination with the Secretary of Health, issue the necessary rules 
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act; 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or 
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
3124
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

“3284

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Marjorie Ann “Maan” A. Teodoro

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert into a national road Gen. F, Santos in Barangay Kalumpang
traversing J.P Rizal Street, a national road, in the City of Marikina.

Gen, F, Santos Street is an important thorouoghfare linking Marikina City to Pasig City
and Quezon City. The same street is a reliable passageway for residents of the city, as well as,
visiting tourists when travelling in and around Marikina,

At present, notwithstanding the usefulness of Gen. F. Santos Street and the
convenience it proides to the people; the repair, maintenance and improvement of the said
road remains with the local government. Thus, converting Gen. F. Santis Street into a national
highway, under the protection and supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways is urgently needed for the benefit of numerous motorists as described above.

MARJORIE|ANN “MAAN{U). TEODORO


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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

on yed 2 oe

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Marjorie Ann “Maan” A. Teodoro

AN ACT
CONVERTING INTO A NATIONAL ROAD GEN. F. SANTOS STREET IN BARANGAY
KALUMPANG TRAVERSING J.P. RIZAL SREET, A NATIONAL ROAD, IN THE CITY OF MARIKINA.
‘AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Gen. F. Santos Street in Barangay Kalumpang traversing J.P. Rizal Street, a national
road, in the First District of Marikina City is hereby converted into a national road,

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 whichh shall be

included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon city

NINETEENTH CONGRESS.

First Regular Session

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the Santo Tomas-Panabo City Bypass Road from Local Road to
National Road. The conversion shall transfer the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the said
road to the national government.

‘The Santo Tomas-Panabo City Bypass Road, with a length of 17.791 kilometers, serves as one
of the major thoroughfares for the transportation of people and goods in the Second District of the
Province of Davao del Norte. The road links Santo Tomas and Panabo City via Jct. Tagum, Panabo
Circumferential Road (NAFCO section), Balagunan, Tulalian, Sindaton, Tibungol, Tibulao, and Jct.
‘Tagum-Panabo Circumferential Road (Dalisay section).

Through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Department Order No. 84
dated May 25, 2022, the Santo Tomas-Panabo City Bypass Road has been reclassified as a National
Road; and for the purpose of strengthening its implementation, this legislation is being filed.

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

HON ALAN “ALDU" R. DAL.
Representative
2nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS.

First Regular Session

“e789

House Bill No.,

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SANTO TOMAS-PANABO CITY BYPASS ROAD FROM LOCAL ROAD TO
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Santo Tomas-Panabo City Bypass Road is hereby converted into a national
road and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

) ‘Quezon city

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

| ‘use 3781

House Bill No.,

Introduced by HON. ALAN “ALDU" R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Carmen-Tagum City Coastal Road from Local Road to National
Road. The conversion shall transfer the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the said road to the

national government.

The Carmen - Tagum City Coastal Road, with a length of 15.579 kilometers, serves as the
coastal circumferential road that connects Panabo and Tagum City to decongest Dang Maharlika and
connects the hard to reach production areas in Carmen and Tagum. It serves as a major thoroughfare
for the transportation of people and goods in the Province of Davao del Norte,

Through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Department Order No. 84
dated May 25, 2022, the Carmen - Tagum City Coastal Road has been reclassified as a National Road;
and for the purpose of strengthening its implementation, this legislation is being filed.

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

HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI
Representative
nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

“3761

House Bill No,

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CARMEN-TAGUM CITY COASTAL ROAD FROM LOCAL ROAD TO
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Carmen-Tagum City Coastal Road is hereby converted into a national road
and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

‘SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._3826

Introduced by Representative Alan 1 B. Ecleo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill aims to convert Luna ~ Mahayahay Road located in the Province of
Dinagat Islands into a national road.

The existing Luna ~ Mahayahay Road, with its length of 2.25 KM, serves as a main
thoroughfare in the locality. It is a reliable passageway heavily traversed by the residents and
is a vital infrastructure and passageway of goods and services between sitios, barangays, and
municipalities. Needless to say, the mobility the abovesaid roadway provides to the people of
Dinagat Islands is essential to the socio-economic activities and operations of the province.

Luna ~ Mahayahay Road is currently classified as a provincial road. Thus, its
maintenance and improvement are under the responsibility of the local government.
Considering the fiscal limitations of the local government, the maintenance of the road subject
of this bill cannot always be given prioritization despite its contribution and importance to the
locality.

Thus, to guarantee the availability of and access to funds for the consistent care and
maintenance of the abovesaid road, and to make sure that it continues to serve fully its purpose
and capacity, it is deemed best and urgent to convert Luna ~ Mahayahay Road into a national
road. Doing so will redound to the socio-economic development and promotion of the welfare
of the People of the Province of Dinagat Islands.

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

ALAN 1B. ECLEO
Representative, one District of Dinagat Islands



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3826

Introduced by Representative Alan |B. Ecleo

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF LUNA —
MAHAYAHAY ROAD LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF DINAGAT
ISLANDS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING THE
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Luna ~ Mahayahay Road, located in the Province of Dinagat Islands, is
hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

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Approved,
Republic of the Phitippines

BSE.
SEA

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES y, aN

‘Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

~ 3760

House Bill No

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to convert the NRJ Panabo City-ict. Fatima~Malabog Read from Local Road to
National Road. The conversion shall transfer the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the said
road to the national government.

‘The NRJ Panabo City ~ Jct. Fatima ~ Malabog Road, with a length of 18.001 kilometers,
connects the missing gap between Agusan ~ Davao Road, Panabo section, Davao del Norte and Fatima
~ Malabog Road, Davao City. It serves as a major thoroughfare for the transportation of people and
‘goods within Panabo City.

Through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Department Order No. 84

dated May 25, 2022, the NRI Panabo City ~ ict. Fatima-Malabog Road has been reclassified as a
National Road; and for the purpose of strengthening its implementation, this legislation is being filed,

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

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HON-ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI
Representative
2nd District, Davao Del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

ei nod 750

House Bill No

Introduced by HON. ALAN "ALDU" R. DUJALI

AN ACT CONVERTING THE NRJ PANABO CITY-JCT. FATIMA-MALABOG ROAD FROM LOCAL ROAD.
TO NATIONALROAD

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

SECTION 1. The NRJ Panabo City-Jct. Fatima~Malabog Road is hereby converted into a
national road and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and

Highways.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be appropriated in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE IGSORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY IGSORO, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG, 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE 
KNOWN AS THE IGSORO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Education is a right and not a privilege. To this end, Article XIV, Section 1 of 
the 1987 Constitution provides that: “The State shall protect and promote the right of 
all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make 
such education accessible to all”. Thus, we should strive to ensure that every child in 
the country would have access to quality education. 
Barangay Igsoro is located in the hinterlands of the Municipality of Bugasong. 
Due to its remote location, the children have no access to secondary education. Thus, this bill seeks 
to convert the Igsoro Elementary School in Barangay Igsoro, Municipality of Bugasong 
in the Province of Antique to be known as the Igsoro Integrated School to ensure that 
school children of Barangay Igsoro and neighboring barangays will have access to quality 
primary and secondary education without having to travel too far from their 
neighborhood. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Loren 
Legarda, this bill therefore serves as a re-filed measure. It is for the reasons stated 
above that the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. ANTONIO B. LEGARDA JR. 
August 23, 2022
9:03 am
3936


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No._______ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE IGSORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 
BARANGAY IGSORO, MUNICIPALITY OF BUGASONG INTO AN 
INTEG RATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE IGSORO 
INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Igsoro Elementary School in Barangay lgsoro, Municipality of 
Bugasong, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be known 
as the Igsoro Integrated School. 
SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Igsoro Elementary School 
are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Igsoro Integrated School. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's 
program the operationalization of the Igsoro Integrated School, funding of which shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and regulations 
implementing the provisions of this Act within one hundred twenty (120) days after its 
effectivity. 
SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
3936
Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH (19) CONGRESS
4° Regular Session

ino, 3518

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. WILTER YAP PALMA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the mandatory appointment of an Environment and
Natural Resources Officer within every Province, City and Municipality.

As nations continue to embrace globalization vis-a-vis industrialization, it is
a brutal reality that countries would tend to overlook the negative environmental
impact of their actions in the form of deforestation, overconsumption, pollution
and poor waste management in the name of rapid growth. Time and time again,
we have witnessed our countrymen be accosted by several natural disasters of
increasing intensity as a result of global warming and other equivalent alarming
environmental crisis. In the face of progressively stronger floods, storms, droughts
and heatwaves, these disasters may have been alleviated only if we have
established proper environment protection measures which would serve as the
pillar not only for the protection of the environment but also for the protection of
the Filipino people.

Due to the looming after effects of global warming and other similar
environmental crisis, it is evident that we need act with absolute haste in order to
immediately impact and address our environmental concerns before it is too late.
In light of this, it is high-time that we mandate the mandatory appointment of an
officer who would be in charge of addressing the environmental concerns of all


LGUs within the Philippines as the vanguard for delivering proper environmental
projects and rehabilitation measures.

For these reasons, the immediate passing of this measure is earnestly
sought.

_
WILTER YAP PALI
Representative

1* District, Zamboanga Sibugay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

NINETEENTH (19) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3618

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. WILTER YAP PALMA

AN ACT

MAKING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
OFFICER MANDATORY IN ALL PROVINCES, CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES,
AMENDING SECTION 484 (a) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 AS AMENDED,

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. - Section 484 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160 as amended, otherwise
known as the “Local Government Code of 1991” is hereby further amended as
follows:

“SEC. 484. Qualifications, Powers and Duties. — (a) xxx

“The appointment of the environment and natural resources officer is
[optional] MANDATORY for provincial, city, and municipal governments.”

SEC. 2.- 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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._2807 _

Introduced by Representative Alan 1 B. Ecleo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The proposed bill aims to convert Ferdinand — Melgar Road located in Basilisa,
Province of Dinagat Islands into a national road

The existing roadway of Ferdinand — Melgar Road, with its length of 18 KM, serves as
amain thoroughfare in the locality. It is a reliable passageway heavily traversed by the residents
and is a vital infrastructure and passageway of goods and services between sitios, barangays,
and municipalities. Needless to say, the mobility the abovesaid roadway provides to the people
of Dinagat Islands is essential to the socio-economic activities and operations of the province.

Ferdinand — Melgar Road is currently classified as a local road. Thus, its maintenance
and improvement are under the responsibility of the local government. Considering the fiscal
limitations of the local government, the maintenance of the road subject of this bill cannot
always be given prioritization despite its contribution and importance to the locality.

‘Thus, to guarantee the availability of and access to funds for the consistent care and
maintenance of the abovesaid road, and to make sure that it continues to serve fully its purpose
and capacity, it is deemed best and urgent to convert Ferdinand — Melgar Road into a national
road. Doing so will redound to the socio-economic development and promotion of the welfare
of the People of the Province of Dinagat Islands.

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

ALAN 1 B-ECLEO
Representative, Lpne District of Dinagat Islands


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._3807

Introduced by Representative Alan 1 B. Ecleo

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF FERDINAND —
MELGAR ROAD LOCATED IN BASILISA, PROVINCE OF DINAGAT
ISLANDS INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING THE
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Ferdinand — Melgar Road, located in the Province of Dinagat Islands, is
hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

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Approved,