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HOUSE OF REPRESENATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand and
eighteen

House Bill No, __°880

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In 1515, the Sultanate of Maguindanao was formally established,
with Kota Wato (now Cotabato City) as its capital, and ruled a vast territory
in Mindanao. Several towns were carved off from Cotabato Empire since
the year 1913. Cotabato City used to be part of the original Province of
Cotabato and was its capital from 1920 until 1967, a year after the
separation of South Cotabato. Cotabato City was the administrative
center of the ARMM when Maguindanao was carved out in 1973.
However, the city broke off administratively from Maguindanao as it
rejoined SOCCSKSARGEN or Region 12 in the 1990s.

Cotabato City rejected two plebiscites to be part of the Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The two revolutionary fronts (the
MNLF and MILF) did not support the previous proposals. Nonetheless,
the Office of the Regional Government of the ARMM has been established
in Cotabato City.

In a plebiscite conducted on January 21, 2019 pursuant to Republic
Act No. 11054, the people of Cotabato City including the MNLF and MILF
voted for its inclusion to the BARMM. Thereafter, the Comelec serving as
the National Plebiscite Board of Canvassers officially proclaimed


Cotabato City as now part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao in view of overwhelming majority of the votes cast in the
said plebiscite.

Dubbed as the crown jewel of the Bangsamoro Homeland, itis fitting
and proper that Cotabato City be declared as the capital of the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Muslim Mindanao.

Hence, this Bill.

HON. BAI SANDRA A. SEMA
Representative
First District of Maguindanao
and Cotabato City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENATIVES
Quezon City
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand and
eighteen

House BillNo,__ 8889

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

AN ACT DECLARING COTABATO CITY AS THE CAPITAL OF THE
BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM
MINDANAO (BARMM)

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

SECTION 1. Cotabato City is hereby declared the capital of the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon approval.

Approved,
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Quezon City =

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 8839

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Calauag is one of the thirty-nine municipalities comprising the
Quezon Province.

According to the writings of Valentin Martin in his "Ensayo de una sintesis de los
trabajos realizados sos las corporaciones religiosas Espafolas de Filipinas", the first
record of the establishment of a settlement in Calauag dates as far as the year 1584. The
formal founding of the town was, however, placed on June 13, 1851 with the union of the
settlements in Apad and Calauag.

The name “Calauag” was derived from an incident in which a huge turtle known
locally as “Kala” was caught near the seashore of the town. When the people tried to kill
the turtle with sticks, the fishermen who caught the turtle dissuaded them from doing so by
shouting “Kala-Huwag Kala’, hence, the derivation of the name Calauag.

Calauag is one of the major towns in Southern Quezon in terms of economy and
population and is often known as the Communications and Transport Capital of Quezon
due to the presence of bus companies and a communication company.

Declaring June 13 a special nonworking holiday is a way of recognizing the valuable
efforts and contributions of the people in Calauag, which will further encourage its people
to strive harder, promote the tourism industry and bring greater progress to the
municipality.

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

Ni
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ANGELINA “HELEN” D.L. TAN, M.D.
4th District, Quezon


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. $839

Introduced by: Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, M.D.

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALAUAG, PROVINCE OF QUEZON, IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1. June 13 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking holiday
in the Municipality of Calauag, Province of Quezon, in commemoration of its founding
anniversary.

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

Approved,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, D, 12 Ju 2018
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First Regular Session
= 79
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ BIL! S AN) iNEEX SERVICE

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the declared policy of the State that education, including science and technology, arts,
culture and sports is a priority of the state. It is then the mandate of the government to
provide a system of education including providing for a free public elementary and high
school. That is why the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines explicitly states that
the highest budgetary priority shall be given to education. As such, it is mandate of the
Department of Education to ensure that affordable and accessible education is accorded to
every Filipino regardless if age, gender and ability. That is why almost every year, the annual
appropriations for the Department of Education is prioritized as a necessary tool for the over-
all development and progress of our nation. In accordance to those mentioned above, this
Representation is filling this bill for the creation of National high School in Barangay
Santisma Trinidad, City of Malolos, in the I District of Bulacan to be known as the
Santisima Trinidad National High School.

JOSE ANTONIO R. svaLvarand



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY SANTISIMA
TRINIDAD, CITY OF MALOLOS , PROVINCE OF BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS
SANTISIMA TRINIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby
establishment, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a National High School
in the Barangay Santisima, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, to be known as Santisima
Trinidad National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department’ s program, the operationalization of the Santisima Trinidad National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual general Appropriations. Act.

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

SECTION 4. Efetiviy. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Offici tte.

Approved,
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First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS RERGeaEe

836 BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

| The Municipality of Compostela, Compostela Valley Province was created by
| Executive Order No. 156 dated August 1, 1948. As such, the Founding Anniversary of
| the political subdivision falls on August 1 of every year. This momentous event is being
commemorated annually as part of upholding the colorful history of the municipality.
The occasion also provides a perfect opportunity for the residents and the town officials
to participate in solidarity as they celebrate their rich heritage while united by common
aspirations.

This proposal seeks to declare August 1 of every year as a special non-working

{i day in the Municipality of Compostela, Compostela Valley Province in order to give its

citizens the chance to organize and stage appropriate ceremonies in honor of their
foundation day.

——

MARIA C. . ZAMORA

i Approval of the bill is respectfully sought. |



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

836

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S, Zamora

AN ACT
DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, COMPOSTELA VALLEY
PROVINCE

Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congres

Be it enacted by th
assembled:

SECTION 1, August 1 of every year is hereby declared as a special non-working
holiday in the Municipality of Compostela, Compostela Valley Province.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,
HOUSE OF epics:

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

Tac roe

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BLL No, 891

Introduced by REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This is a re-filed measure which as House Bill 3959 was approved by the House on third
reading last Congress and was transmitted and received by the Senate in March 2014.

This bill seeks to designate October 16 of every year as the Calbayog City Charter Day and a
special non-working holiday in the city.

Republic Act. 328, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Calbayog was signed into
law on July 15, 1948 by President Manuel A, Roxas.

‘The first set of city officials was sworn into office on October 16, 1948. Legally, therefore,
Calbayog was founded as a city on October 16 as it was on this date that RA 328 took effect.
The city’s territorial jurisdiction comprises of the former Municipalities of Calbayog,
Oquendo, and Tinambacan.

‘Thus, in recognition of the men and women who pioneered the creation of the City of
Calbayog, this bill proposes to set October 16 as a non-working holiday in the city. This day
would present itself as an opportunity for the residents to celebrate the milestones achieved
by the city and reflect on the duties called upon them as people of Calbayog.

‘The approval of this bill is therefore earnestly requested.

EDGAR MXRY SSSARMIENTO

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

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

894

HOUSE BILL Ni

Introduced by: REP. EDGAR MARY S. SARMIENTO

AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS CALBAYOG CITY
CHARTER DAY AND A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled.
SECTION 1, To commemorate the founding anniversary of Calbayog City, October 16 of
every year is hereby declared as Calbayog City Charter Day and a special non-working

holiday in the city

In the event that the holiday falls on a Saturday and Sunday, the holiday will be observed on

the Monday that follows.

SECTION 2. All laws, orders, presidential issuances, rules and regulations or part thereof

inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect after fifieen (15) days following its publication in at
least two newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,

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ren wo, 445 | BiLLs AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO FEDERICO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE ~

The bill seeks to convert the city road, J. Molina Street, traversing Barangay
Concepcion Uno in the Second District, City of Marikina, into a national road.

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

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

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

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

ROMERO FEDERICD “MIRO” S. QUIMBO
Reprdsentative
2nd Districf, Marikina City



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

House Bill Wo. 445

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO FEDERICO “MIRO” 8, QUIMBO

AN ACT CONVERTING J. MOLINA STREET TRAVERSING BARANGAY
CONCEPCION UNO IN THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD.

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

SECTION 1. J. Molina Street traversing Barangay Concepcion Uno in the Second
District, City of Marikina is hereby converted into a national road.

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 376

Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seks to convert the Tiniwisan-Cabcabon-Taod-Oy-Caloc-An-Magallanes
Road-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan De Oro-lligan Road into a Secondary National Road.

Efficient road networks form part of the lifeblood of trade and commerce. Tiniwisan-
Cabcabon-Taod-Oy-Caloc-An-Magallanes Road-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan De Oro-
Iligan Road provides that vital link for efficient transportation of goods and services to
strategic destinations to and from the City of Butuan, the Province of Agusan del Norte
and other parts of the Caraga Region, more particularly ports of embarkation and
disembarkation and the provincial and city centers, The whole stretch of the road
encompasses two different regions and number of local government units.

Because of its major contribution to economic development in the city, the province and
the region, ensuring its quality and reliability has become a critical and urgent concern on
the part of the affected local government units. The LGUs, however, are unable to meet
the financial demands of maintaining the integrity of the road. This has resulted in the
bad condition of the road, thereby causing an unwelcome impact on the economic and
commercial activities in the affected areas,

For the foregoing reasons, the conversion of the Tiniwisan-Cabcabon-Taod-Oy-Caloc-
An-Magallanes Road-NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan De Oro-lligan Road into a Secondary
National Road has become imperative. The passage of this bill is therefore most earnest}
sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
976
House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE TINIWISAN-CABCABON-
TAOD-OY-CALOC-AN-MAGALLANES ROAD-NRJ BUTUAN CITY-
CAGAYAN DE ORO-ILIGAN ROAD INTO A NATIONAL SECONDARY 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 Tiniwisan-Cabcabon-Taod-oy-Caloc-an-Magallanes_Road-
NRJ Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-lligan Road is hereby converted into a National
Secondary Road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH).

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

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
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REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE’

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HousEBILLNO,___6'79

Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill, which was previously filed in the 15” and 16" Congress, seeks to
convert the Agoo-Sto. Tomas-Tubao Road in the Province of La Union into a national
road.

‘The Second District of La Union is the gateway to the North. Many residents,
visitors, entrepreneurs and most especially the farmers prefer to travel by land to reach
the locos region and Baguio City. Farmers especially need roads that are in good
condition to take their produce to the markets in a fast and efficient manner. However,
some provincial roads are not properly maintained mainly due to lack of funds. The
deplorable condition of some of these roads poses a hazard to the public and a hindrance
to the growth of the area.

It is thus imperative that the government provide roads that are in tip-top condition
to afford convenient, quick and safe travel for all. This will definitely boost the economy
of the District and accessibility to the rest of the Province.

What would further enhance the productivity of the region would be the
nationalization of some of its roads. Doing so would improve the economic activities of
the area and businesses could continue even during inclement weather and at times when
other roads are damaged.

This bill then seeks to convert the Agoo-Sto. Tomas-Tubao road into a national

road, The problems aforementioned will be resolved with this conversion as support will



be available from the national government and through funds allocated for congressional
districts.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

4
SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.
Second District, La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 679
Introduced by HON. SANDRA Y. ERIGUEL, M.D.

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE AGOO - STO. TOMAS - TUBAO ROAD IN THE
PROVINCE OF LA UNION INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Agoo-Sto. Tomas~Tubao Road in the Province of La Union 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 which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

956
HOUSE BILL NO. oa

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For years, the Villamayor National High School - Bagolatao Annex operates
under the supervision and administration of the Villamayor National High School.

This Bill proposes to separate the Villamayor National High School -
Bagolatao Annex from the Villamayor National High School and to convert the same
into a national high school to be known as the Bagolatao National High School, in

Barangay Bagolatao, Minalabac, Camarines Sur

As a separate and distinct learning institution, the Bagolatao National High
School would enable its administration to be more responsive to the needs of its
resident students as well as to improve the quality of education it offers.

Hence, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly, sought.

YW

LUIS RAYMUND) ILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 99%

Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT SEPARATING THE VILLAMAYOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL -
BAGOLATAO ANNEX IN BARANGAY BAGOLATAO, MUNICIPALITY OF
MINALABAC, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR FROM THE VILLAMAYOR
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BAGOLATAO NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL

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

Section 1. Separation and Conversion into a National High School. The
Villamayor National High School - Bagolatao Annex in Barangay Bagolatao,
Municipality of Minalabac, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby separated
from the Villamayor National High School and converted into an independent
national high school to be known as Bagolatao National High School

Sec. 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities. All personnel, assets, liabilities and
records of the Villamayor National High School - Bagolatao Annex are hereby
transferred to and absorbed by the Bagolatao National High School

Sec. 3. Appropriations, The Secretary of Education shall immediately include
in the Department's program the operationalization of the Bagolatao National
High School, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current
year's appropriations of the Villamayor National High School - Bagolatao
Annex. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued operation of the
school shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 4. Implementation. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and
regulations that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.cralaw

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 550

Introduced by: REP, RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Various sectors of media in the province of Cebu — print, radio, television, and
online news outlets — have celebrated Cebu Press Freedom Week in September of
every year for more than three decades. The annual commemoration, held in the
week of September that includes September 21, the anniversary of the date of
declaration of martial law in the Philippines, recognizes the significant role of
community media as a watchdog of government and catalyst for social change.

The Cebu media has demonstrated through the years its commitment to high
standards of journalism and to police its own ranks through such organizations as the
Cebu Citizens-Press Council (CCPC), Cebu News Workers Foundation (Cenewof), and
Cebu Press Freedom Week, Inc. The Cebu media proudly represents the strategic role
‘of community news organizations in the country and its members have received
awards in national journalism competitions, reaping honors not just for the industry
but also for Cebu and Cebuanos.

The Cebu Press Freedom Week serves as a compelling reminder for the Cebu
media community to uphold press freedom and accountability, symbolizes the
media's capacity to set aside professional and business competitiveness, and unite for
worthy goals. The celebration of the Cebu Press Freedom Week will be more
meaningful and memorable with the declaration of September 21 of every year as a
special working holiday to be known as “Cebu Press Freedom Day” in the Cities and
Province of Cebu.

Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly sought.
)

RAUL V. DEL MAR



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS ne
First Regular Session

_
HOUSE BILL NO. 550

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 21 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE
CITIES AND PROVINCE OF CEBU INCLUDING ALL ITS HIGHLY URBANIZED AND
COMPONENT CITIES TO BE KNOWN AS “CEBU PRESS FREEDOM DAY”

SECTION 1. September 21 of every year is hereby declared a Special Working
Holiday in the Cities and Province of Cebu including all its highly urbanized and
component cities to be known as “Cebu Press Freedom Day”.

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session eretsTRdTON UNIT
INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILLNO._7

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishment of the Emilio J. Estipona National High School in Barangay
Manuel Guianga, Tugbok District, Davao City.

One of the government’s primary aims is to promote the right of Filipinos to quality education
‘as embodied in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, to wit:

“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. “(Section 1,
Article X!V, The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 1987)

Barangay Manuel Guianga is situated at the foot of Mt. Lipadas and is inhabited by the poor
farmers and indigenous peoples which belong to the Bagobo tribe. The establishment of a public high
school in Barangay Manuel Guianga will greatly reduce the cost of schooling by eliminating the need
for these farmers to provide for board and lodging expenses to send their children to the nearest high
school, which is several kilometers away. Moreover, parents could more closely supervise their
children’s education, not to mention the fact that, students would be able to avoid distractions and
temptations prevalent in the urban areas. Going to high school right in their own barangay and near
their families would also help influence and convince the students to lend their parents a hand in the
cultivation of their farmlands.

With the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

HON. ALB) 'O T. UNG: BY


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

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

G9
HOUSE BILL NO. aan

Introduced by Honorable Alberto T. Ungab

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY MANUEL
GUIANGA, TUGBOK DISTRICT , DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWNAS THE EMILIO J.
ESTIPONA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There is hereby established, ender the supervision of the Department of Education, a
national high school in Barangay Manuel Guianga, Tugbok District, Davao City to be known as the

Emilio J. Estipona National High School.

Section 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's program
the operationalization of the Emilio J. Estipona National High School.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quezon City RECEIVED

2018

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First Regular Session

REGISTRATION UNIT

House Bil No. 444 | puis ano INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO FEDERICO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

ROMERO FEDERIGO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO
Reprpsentative
2QnDistridt, Marikina City

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


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

House Bill No. Af 4

Introduced by HONORABLE ROMERO FEDERICO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

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

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

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

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REP)

ENTATIVES

Republic of the Philippines RE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE: ECEIVED
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Introduced by HONORABLE LUIS RAYMUND F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is significant that our Constitution recognizes the role of the youth in
nationbuilding, and underscores the importance of education in promoting total
human liberation and development. The State exerts much effort in providing
education to its youth for in its hands are our future shaped

It is also important to note that science and technology are recognized by the
Constitution as building blocks in the attainment of our goals. Today, science and
technology are an indispensable part of the curriculum.

This bill seeks to convert the Pamukid National High School into the Pamukid
National Science High School, pursuant to Section 17, Article II of the Constitution,
that provides thus: "The State shall give priority to education, science and
technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate
social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.”

This bill aims to call upon the State to make this specialized education
accessible to the underprivileged, to fulfill its mandate to develop analytical and
critical minds in our youth.

Approval of this bill is earnestly requested

LuyS RAYMUND F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.
\


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 960

AN ACT CONVERTING THE PAMUKID NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY PAMUKID, MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES SUR INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN
AS PAMUKID NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Conversion into a National High School. - The Pamukid National High
School in Barangay Pamukid, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Camarines
Sur is hereby converted into a national science high school to be known as Pamukid
National Science High School

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

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

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

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

Approved,
HOUSE OF REPWESENTATIVES
RECEIVED

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

9S
HOUSE BILL NO. 983

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education of the youth is an essential tool for the bright future. It is therefore
necessary for the state to provide it for them. Establishing a national technical vocational
high school in places where it is needed is only a step in fulfilling this necessity. As their
Representative, I saw the need of establishing a national technical vocational high school in
the Municipality of Padre Burgos, Province of Southem Leyte. Once established, the
educational institution herein sought to be created will greatly contribute to the
knowledgeable well being of future residents in Padre Burgos, Southem Leyte

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

ROGER G. MERCADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 983

Introduced by Honorable Roger G. Mercado

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF PADRE BURGOS, PROVINCE OF
SOUTHERN LEYTE

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National Technical Vocational High School. A
National Technical Vocational High School is hereby established in the Municipality of
Padre Burgos, Province of Southem Leyte under the supervision of the Department of
Education,

SECTION 2. Appropriations - The funds needed for purposes of implementing this
act shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Education as part of the
yearly General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Department of Education
is hereby mandated to come up with the implementing rules and regulation for the
purpose of ensuring the implementation of the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause, — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from
the date of its publication in at least two (2) papers of general circulation in the
Philippines,

Approved.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTAJ
Quezon City

1. RESR TON UNIT”

| BILLS aww INUEX SER

Seventeenth Congre ViGE
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 640

Introduced by HON, RENATO “Kuya Jojo” J. UNICO, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a separate engineering district for the First District of
Camarines Norte comprising the municipalities of Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Labo,
Paracale, and Santa Elena. The proposed engineering district shall be known as Camarines
Norte First District Engineering Office, and shall be located in the municipality of Labo.

The First District of Camarines Norte is comprised of the municipalities of
Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Labo , Paracale and Santa Elena encompassing a combined
land area of about 1 500 square kilometers. As part of Region V or the Bicol Region, a
typhoon- studded area, Camarines Norte experiences hardly any dry season at all and with a
Very pronounced maximum rain leading to major erosions and unimproved infrastructure
projects of the national government. The large area of responsibility of the lone engineering
district in Camarines Norte hinders it from servicing the engineering requirements of the
whole province. A separate engineering district office for the First District shall lead to a
more focused program for the provision of necessary public infrastructures and engineering
projects, which would hopefully bring about vibrant socio-economic, cultural and political
development for the constituents of the First Disirict of Camarines Norte.

In view of the foregoing, therefore a need to constitute another engineering district,
separate and independent from the existing engineering office of the province of Camarines
Norte. Hence, approval of this bill is most urgently sought,

ae

HON. RENATO he UNICO, J
Representative |
% Diftrict) ‘amarines Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

1
Introduced by HON. RENATO “Kuya Jojo” J. UNICO, JR. |

AN ACT |
ESTABLISHING THE CAMARINES NORTE FIRST DISTRICT ENGINEERING]
OFFICE IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

HousE Brno, __640

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of,
Public Works and Highways, a First District Engineering Office to be located in the
Municipality of Labo, Province of Camarines Norte, to be known as the Camarines Norte
First District Engineering Office |

SECTION 2. The district engineering office shall serve the Municipalities of
Capalonga, Jose Panganiban, Labo, Paracale, and Santa Elena, all located in the First
Congressional District of the Province of Camarines Norte

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the Camarines Norte First District
Engineering Office, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations 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,
Ca OUSE - REPRESENTATIVES

|. RECEIVED
Republic of the Philippines aed 0 GUN 2016

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TIME 2:9
Quezon City ~ le

REGISTRATION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

First Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, the twenty-fifth day of July, two thousand and
sixteen

94

House Bill No. *

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution in Section 15 of Article II provides that: “The State shall
protect and advance the Tight to health of the people and instill Health
consciousness among them.” In section 11, Article XIII, it also mandates 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. There shall be priority
for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, woman and children.
The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers.”

The province of Maguindanao has 36 municipalities. However, there are
only seven (7) hospitals in the province with a total bed capacity of 137 or a ratio
of one (1) hospital bed for 6,797 populations. Five (5) of these hospitals are
government retained under the IPHO Maguindanao supervision. The table below
shows an occupancy rate of 110% for the government retained hospitals.


Government retained Hospitals in Maguindanao Province

Name.of Hospital Location Bed Occupancy |
| __| Capacity | Rate (2006) |
1. Maguindanao Prov’! ShariffAguak! 50 | = 86% ~~
Hospital | a
2. Buluan District Hospital Buluan | 25 83%
| 3. Datu Blah T. Sinsuat Dist. North Upi 10 152%
Hospital
4. Dinaig Municipal Hospital Datu Odin | 10 117%
Sinsuat__|
5. South Upi Municipal South Upi | 10 | 113%
Hospital ee
TOTAL 105 | 110% |

Early approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Bal SANDRA SIN$UAT A. SEMA, MNSA
Representative
First District of Maguinadanao
and Cotabato City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, the twenty-fifth day of July, two thousand and
sixteen

House Bill No. 94

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TEN-BED CAPACITY DISTRICT
HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARANG, PROVINCE OF
MAGUINDANAO, TO BE KNOWN AS THE PARANG DISTRICT
HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress
assembled:
SEC. 1. There shall be established, a ten (10)-bed district hospital in the

Municipality of Parang, Province of Maguindanao, to be known as the Parang

District Hospital,

SEC. 2. Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) shall provide

funding for the establishment of the Parang District Hospital in the Municipality


of Parang. The Secretary of health shall include in the Department’s subsidy
program, support for the capital outlay requirements of the said hospital.

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

Approved,
ENTATIVES.
VED

Ui 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

94

DATE:

Queson City a CO
Time:__<} Ol, i

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS BY:_( |
First Regular Sessio™ . |
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HOUSE BILL NO. 9925 BILLS AND INDEX seat !

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Education is the key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs,
and ultimately succeed fully in life. Education is very important, and no one should
be deprived of it

The Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all

This bill seeks to convert the Tinalmud High School into the Tinalmud National High
School with the end view of promoting quality education as envisioned by the
Constitution as the Municipality of Pasacao does not have sufficient funds to support
the needs of the school and its students. Due to this situation, the school and its
students are currently suffering form lack of facilities, materials and qualified faculty
There is an urgent need, therefore, to pass the burden to the national government if
only to pursue the constitutional mandate of promoting the right of citizens to quality
education

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

LUIS /RAYMUNI VILLAFUERTE, JR.
V


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
09

: HOUSE BILL No,* “**

AN ACT CONVERTING THE TINALMUD HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TINALMUD, MUNICIPALITY OF PASACAO, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR
INTO A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TINALMUD NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Conversion into a National High School. - The Tinalmud High School in
Barangay Tinalmud, Municipality of Pasacao, Province of Camarines Sur is hereby
converted into a national high school to be known as Tinalmud National High School

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

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

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

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

Approved,
{HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
~ RECEIVED

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Republic of the Philippine:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA’
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, ___ 639 _

Introduced by HON. RENATO “Kuya Jojo” J. UNICO, JR.

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to establish a district hospital in the Municipality of Santa Elena,
Province of Camarines Norte to be known as the Santa Elena District Hospital.

The Municipality of Santa Elena is one of the remote municipalities of the
Province of Camarines Norte. Unfortunately it does not have enough medical services
to provide its inhabitants. Despite its relatively large population, the municipality has
no hospital of its own. Ailing residents and those of the adjoining municipalities have
to travel miles and long hours just to reach the provincial hospital. This is indeed a
truly burdensome, inconvenient and an expensive process of attending to one's health
and medical needs.

Realizing the utmost urgent medical needs of the residents of Santa Elena, it is
necessary that a district hospital shall be established in the municipality.

In line with the policies of the state to protect and promote the right to health of

the people and to make the health services available to all,

In view the above, support and approval for this bill is earnestly sought.

‘
HON. TO J. ICO, JR.
Represehtat\ye

1 Distri¢t of Camdrines Norte



First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

BY HON. RENATO J. UNICO, JR.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DISTRICT HOS9ITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA
ELENA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

TION 1. There sh:.i: be established, under the supervision of the Department
of Health, a district hospital in the Municipality of Santa Elena, Province of
Camarines Morte to be known as the Santa Elena District Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Departmer: of Health shail issue the necessary rules and regulations
for the effective implementation of this Act

SEC. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged
to the appropriations of iae Department of th under the current General
Appropriations Act.Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the operation
and maintenance of the hospital shall be included in the annual budget of the local
government concerned.

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

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Approved,