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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8712

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SIBATO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SIBATO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE SIBATO INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Sibato Elementary School in Barangay Sibato,
Municipality of Caluya in the Province of Antique to be known as the Sibato
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Sibato Elementary Schoo! into an integrated school, the
school children of Barangay Sibato and its neighboring barangays will have access
not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without going
too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

Ren B. LEGARDA


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8712

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE SIBATO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
SIBATO, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS THE SIBATO 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 Sibato Elementary School in Barangay Sibato, Municipality of
Caluya, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated school to be

known as the Sibato Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Sibato Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Sibato Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Sibato 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,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
2 Regular Session

House Bill No,_8084

Introduced by REP. STRIKE B, REVILLA.

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF BACOOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY TABING DAGAT, CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE TO
PADRE MARIANO GOMES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Bacoor National High School in Barangay Tabing Dagat
in the City of Bacoor, Cavite to Padre Mariano Gomes National High School

Padre Mariano Gomes is the first parish priest of St. Michael Church in Bacoor which
is located near the Bacoor National High School in Barangay Tabing Dagat. Historically, Padre
Gomes is one of the three priests whose initials composing the acronym GOMBURZA-
surnames of the priests Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora, three Filipino priests
who were executed on 17 February 1872 at Luneta Park in Bagumbayan, Philippines by
Spanish colonial authorities on charges of subversion arising from the 1872 Cavite mutiny.
Their execution had a profound effect on many Filipinos; Jose Rizal, the national hero, would
dedicate his novel EI Filibusterismo to their memory.

Renaming the aforesaid educational institution as Padre Mariano Gomez National High
School is a fitting tribute to his legacy and can inspire countless students and young leaders

into lying in the service of the Filipino people.

Last 16 Congress, this bill was appoved by the lower house and transmitted the same
to the Senate. Unfortunately, last congress this bill was not filed, until now.

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In view of the foregoing and in time for the commemoration of the 150" death
anniversary of martyred priests Frs, Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes and Jacinto Zamora on 17

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February 2022, the passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

2 Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 8084

Introduced by REP. STRIKE B, REVILLA

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF BACOOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY TABING DAGAT, CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE TO
PADRE MARIANO GOMES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. The name of Bacoor National High School in Barangay Tabing Dagat,
City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite is hereby changed to Padre Mariano Gomes National High
School,

SEC. 2. The main campus of the Padre Mariano Gomes National High School shall
continue to remain in its present location in Barangay Tabing Dagat, City of Bacoor, Province
of Cavite.

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

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

nouse Bit No8510

Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed bill aims to convert the San Jose-Bangga Dama road connecting the
Municipalities of San Miguel and Sta. Barbara in the Province of Iloilo into a National Road.

Linking the Municipality of San Miguel, which includes the surrounding Municipalities of Leon,
‘Alimodian and Oton to the Municipality of Sta. Barbara and Pavia, this road also serves as a
bypass road from the mentioned municipalities to the Iloilo International Airport located at the
Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan Area.

This road also passes through the Western Visayas Sanitarium and the Hoilo Golf and Country
Club in the Municipality of Sta. Barbara. Therefore the regular maintenance of this road is
essential in the improvement of road networks and transportation, movements of goods and
produce, accessibility to health care and the continued development of tourism in the area.

‘The road is currently a Provincial Road, thus its development and maintenance falls under the
Provincial Government of Hoilo, But due to difficulties in appropriating funds and the limited
budget of the provincial government, the potential of the road cannot be fully maintained and
developed.

The improvement of road networks are essential in uplifting the way of life and economic
stability of the involved municipalities by ensuring the point to point accessibility and to provide
shortened and quality travel time.

Furthermore by delegating the responsibility of the improvement, maintenance and repair of the
road to the National Government and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), a
much secured boost in safeguarding the consistent implementation of infrastructure development
is achieved.

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

MICHAEL B. GORRICETA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO® G0

Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF SAN JOSE-BANGGA DAMA
ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF SAN MIGUEL AND STA.
BARBARA IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The San Jose-Bangga Dama Road connecting the Municipalities of San Miguel
and Sta. Barbara in the Province of Iloilo is hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall provide the necessary

amount for the maintenance, repair and improvement of the said road and shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. This act shall be effective immediately upon approval.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGTHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 8828

INTRODUCED BY
REPRESENTATIVE CESAR “JAWO” L. JIMENEZ, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On February 26, 1937, Commonwealth Act No. 39 otherwise known as
“The Charter of the City of Zamboanga” was inaugurated. This marked the
installation of the first set of appointed city officials led by Mayor Nicasio
Valderosa.

The Charter of the City of Zamboanga is a monumental piece of legislation
in the history of Mindanao, especially for the City of Zamboanga. The progress
of the City today would not have been possible were it not for the Charter that
have advanced and addressed the common desires of the Zamboangueiios.

Every February 26, the City of Zamboanga befittingly commemorates its
Charter Anniversary. Programs were held for this occasion, which would include
sports festival, film festival, drum and lyre competition, the Grand Civic-Military
Parade and other like festivities. Presidential Proclamations were also regularly
issued declaring February 26 as a Special Non-Working Day in the City of
Zamboanga paving an opportunity for Zamboanguefios to celebrate the Charter
Day anniversary.

The festivities celebrating the Charter Anniversary undeniably ignite
unison among the Zamboanguefios - the same kind of unity that its people
demonstrated in 1937, a culture of tradition that the Zamboanguefios intend to
uphold for generations ahead.


To provide Zamboangueiios full opportunity to celebrate and participate in
this joyous occasion, the Charter Anniversary should be made a special non-
working holiday. The passage of this bill would institutionalize the Charter
Anniversary as an annual holiday and further strengthen the City’s tradition in
the observance of this occasion.

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



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

EIGTHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No._ 8828

Introduced by REPRES|

‘ATIVE CESAR “JAWO” L. JIM!

AN ACT
DECLARING FEBRUARY 26 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ZAMBOANGA IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CITY
CHARTER ANNIVERSARY.

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

SECTION 1. February 26 of every year is hereby declared a special non-working
holiday in the City of Zamboanga in commemoration of its city charter anniversary.

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

Approved,
Reeble of the Philesines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Citi
Quexew ily

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No. 8406

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PENALIZING ANY PERSON WHO INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USE A
FICTITIOUS NAME, OR CONCEALS HIS TRUE NAME, OR USURPS THE CIVIL
STATUS OF ANOTHER PERSON, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 178
AND 348 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE

The Penal Code, Arts. 178 and 348, penalize only those persons who use fictitious name
and conceal their true identity, or usurp the civil status of another. These penal

provisions do not apply to persons who, for any reason of their own, induce or cause one
to do these prohibited acts.

The bill seeks to penalize not only those who directly commit the prohibited acts under
Arts. 178 and 348, but also those without inducement, the crime would not have been
committed.

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LUIS RAYMY “LRAY” F/ VILLAFUERTE, JR.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Queen City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 8486

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PENALIZING ANY PERSON WHO INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USE A
FICTITIOUS NAME, OR CONCEALS HIS TRUE NAME, OR USURPS THE CIVIL
STATUS OF ANOTHER PERSON, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 178
AND 348 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE

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

SECTION 1. Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Art. 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name. The
penalty of prision mayor and a fine not to exceed Fifty Thousand Pesos
(P50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person who shall publicly use a
fictitious name for the purpose of concealing a crime, evading the
execution of a judgment or causing damage.

Any person who conceals his true name and other personal
circumstances shall be punished by arresto menor or a fine not to exceed
Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00).

THE PENALTY OF PRISION MAYOR AND A FINE NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED
UPON ANY PERSON WHO, FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER,
KNOWINGLY INDUCES ANOTHER TO USE A FICTITIOUS NAME OR
CONCEAL HIS TRUE NAME AND OTHER PERSONAL
CIRCUMSTANCES.

SECTION 2. Article 348 of the Revised Penal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:


"Art. 348. Usurpation of civil status. — The penalty of prision mayor
shall be imposed upon any person who shall usurp the civil status of
another, should he do for the purpose of defrauding the offended party or
his heirs; otherwise, the penalty of prision correccional in its medium and
maximum periods shall be imposed.

THE PENALTY OF PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD
SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY
INDUCES OR CAUSES ANOTHER TO USURP THE CIVIL STATUS OF
ANOTHER FOR ANY PURPOSES WHATSOEVER.

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

Approved,
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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No8706

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B. LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE HININGA-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY HININGA-AN, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE HININGA-AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Explanatory Note

This bill seeks to convert the Hininga-an Elementary School in Barangay Hininga-an,
Municipality of Caluya in the Province of Antique to be known as the Hininga-an
Integrated School.

With the conversion of the Hininga-an Elementary School into an integrated school,
the school children of Barangay Hininga-an and its neighboring barangays will have
access not only to primary education but also to quality secondary education without
going too far from their community.

Providing access to quality education is one of the best investments we can make to
lessen illiteracy and alleviate poverty.

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

—~fOREN'B. LEGARDA

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First Regular Session

House BILL No.8706

Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE LOREN B, LEGARDA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE HININGA-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY HININGA-AN, MUNICIPALITY OF CALUYA INTO AN INTEGRATED
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE HININGA-AN 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 Hininga-an Elementary School in Barangay Hininga-an,
Municipality of Caluya, Province of Antique is hereby converted into an integrated

school to be known as the Hininga-an Integrated School.

SEC. 2. All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Hininga-an Elementary

School are hereby transferred to and absorbed by the Hininga-an Integrated School.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
program the operationalization of the Hininga-an 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.8518

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE,
ARTICLE 1403, ON THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REGARDING AGREEMENTS
FOR THE SALE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, OR THINGS IN ACTION

The Civil Code took effect on August 30, 1950. Since then, our country has endured
tremendous currency turmoil which depreciated the value of the Philippine Peso.

The Civil Code, Article 1403, paragraph 2(d), requires in writing any sale of goods,
chattels, or things in action in the amount of not less than five hundred pesos (P500.00)
in order to be enforceable. This required amount of five hundred pesos (P500.00) is
unrealistic considering the current prices of these goods, chattels, or things in action. If
we are to comply with this provision of the law then almost every sale of goods, chattels,
or things in action should be in writing. This will amount to curtailment of trade and
commerce. This bill seeks to comply with the demands of time by increasing the required
amount to ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00).

VN An An

LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” ILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8918

juced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 386, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CIVIL CODE,
ARTICLE 1403, ON THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REGARDING AGREEMENTS
FOR THE SALE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, OR THINGS IN ACTION

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

Section 1. The Civil Code, Article 1403, paragraph 2(d), is hereby amended to read as
follows:

An agreement for the sale of goods, chattels or things in action, at a price not less than
(five hundred pesos) TEN THOUSAND PESOS, unless the buyer accepts and receives
part of such goods and chattels, or the evidences, or some of them, of such things in
action, or pay at the time some part of the purchase money, but when a sale is made by
auction and entry is made by the auctioneer in his sales book, at the time of the sale, of
the amount and kind of property sold, terms of sale, price, names of the purchasers and
person on whose account the sale is made, it is sufficient memorandum.

SECTION 2. Separability Clause. — If any part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional,
the remainder of the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly.

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


Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18 Congress
Second Regular Session

8812

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and
instill awareness is expressly provided for under Article II, Section 15 of the 1987
Constitution.

Sanitarians performing as Public health workers are the ones executing the
Department of Health programs and the overseer of such. They perform a very
crucial role especially when the Covid-19 crisis beleaguered our country and the
est of the world. Being at the frontline of every health unit, they are in charge of
working together to prevent the outbreak of any known disease, therefore
sacrificing life and limb, a sacrifice every Sanitarian risks in their line of work.

It is provided for under Presidential Decree No. 856 or the Code of
Sanitation of the Philippines, that Sanitarians are the backbone in maintaining the
vital sanitary habits and practices of the community.

This bill seeks to upgrade the position of the sanitary inspectors to the next
higher salary grade. By upgrading the salaries of the Sanitarians, they can at least
be properly compensated to commensurate their huge resposibility in today’s new
normal to effectively implement quality health care to the public.

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" Congress
2 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8812

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT UPGRADING THE POSITION OF SANITATION INSPECTOR TO THE
NEXT HIGHER SALARY GRADE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. The position of Sanitation Inspector is hereby upgraded to the next higher Salary
Grade (SG) as follows:

POSITION SALARY GRADE
FROM TO
Sanitation Inspector I S$G06 SG09
Sanitation Inspector II SGO8 SG11
Sanitation Inspector III SG11 $G13
Sanitation Inspector IV SG13 SG1S
Sanitation Inspector V SGI15 SG17
Sanitation Inspector VI SG18 SG19

SECTION 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Local
Interior and Local Government shall, in coordination with the Department of Budget of and
Management, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
act.

SECTION 3. The amount needed for the effective implementation of this Act shall be charged
to the appropriations of the respective local government units.

SECTION 4. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts of thereof inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved

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LORNA C. SILVERIO
Republic of the Philippines

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Queson City \

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS.
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.8182

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fishing is the main livelihood in the shores of the province of Albay and there
is an evident need to develop the municipality's fishing ports to aid in the
productivity of our fisherfolks. A good fish port is needed that will serve as
the main distribution center for the nearby areas as well as for distant

markets.

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies of fishing ports in the
country suggests that the national government should prioritize the building
of new ports in municipalities that have no ports yet. This bill proposes the
establishment of a fish port in Pasacao in the province of Camarines Sur.
Further, this bill proposes to implement a training and phasing-in program
for local government personnel in order to uphold proper environment

management.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Lip pohr

LUIS RAYMU! RAY” F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.



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

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Second Regular Session

House BILL No, 2358

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 32 OF R.A. NO. 7166
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE 1991 SYCHRONIZED ELECTION LAW”

Republic Act. No. 7166 (The Synchronized Election Law of 1991) has, for its purpose,
two laudable intentions: minimize election-related violence and to safeguard the sanctity
of the ballot by prohibiting the carrying of firearms outside one’s residence during the
election period.

Section 32 of the same law, however, is all-encompassing and has resulted in the unduly
restrictive measure of prohibiting even the licensing of firearms during the election period.
This goes beyond the legislative intent of the abovementioned law.

This bill seeks to provide a reasonable remedy, by retaining the salient features of R.A.
7166 while amending Section 32 to save the affected sectors from its oppressive
features.

LUIS RAY! “ul A, ILLAFUERTE, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BILL No.3 58_

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 32 OF R.A. NO. 7166
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE 1991 SYCHRONIZED ELECTION LAW”

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

SECTION 1. Section 32 of R. A. 7166 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 32. Who May Bear Firearms. — During the election period, no person shall bear,
carry or transport firearms or other weapons in public places, including any building,
street, park, private vehicles or public conveyances, even if licensed to [possess or] carry
the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. [The issuance of firearms
licenses shall be suspended during the election period]. THE FIREARMS AND
EXPLOSIVE DIVISION (FED) OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE SHALL BE
ALLOWED TO CONTINUE TO PROCESS AND APPROVE APPLICATION/S FOR
LICENSE TO POSSESS FIREARM/S TO QUALIFIED APPLICANT/S, ISSUE THE
CORRESPONDING LICENSE/S AND PERMIT/S TO TRANSPORT THE FIREARM/S
SUBJECT THEREOF FROM ITS STORAGE FACILITIES TO THE PLACE SPECIFIED
IN THE APPROVED LICENSE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSPORT OF
IMPORTED FIREARMS FROM THE WAREHOUSE OF THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS
TO ITS STORAGE FACILITIES.”

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

SECTION 3. Separability Clause. — If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the la or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.


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

Approved,
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }

Second Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No. 89 8908
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare the Bolutohan Cave in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City as
an ecotourism site.

Bolutohan Cave is one of the tourist destinations in Cagayan de Oro City. Declaring the
Bolutohan Cave as an ecotourism site will result in the development and improvement of the
tourist site. It will also help the development of the local community.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested.

RUFUS B. EZ


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
House Bill No. 8908

AN ACT
DECLARING BOLUTOHAN CAVE IN BARANGAY INDAHAG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
AS AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Bolutohan Cave Ecotourism Site. - The Bolutohan Cave located in Barangay
Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City is hereby declared an ecotourism site.

Sec. 2. Bolutohan Cave Ecotourism Master Plan. - Within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the approval of this Act, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall develop an ecotourism a master plan subject to the rules
and regulations governing the development of ecotourism sites. Said masterplan shall be
incorporated in the overall National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), pursuant to Republic
Act No. 9593. otherwise known as “The Tourism Act of 2009” and shall also include the
construction and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities in the area: Provided, That the
development plan shall ensure the preservation and conservation of the scenery and
resources of the area.

‘Sec. 3. Appropriations. - The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department's program
the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act and from internally generated funds of the DOT.

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

See. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, presidential decrees
and other issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed
repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 844

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish the Tunasan National High School in the City of
Muntinlupa. Its establishment will accommodate the rapid population growth in the area and
its surrounding environs.

Specifically, there is a need to establish the Tunasan National High School for the
following reasons:

1. It will cater to the graduates from the Tunasan Elementary School and Putatan
Elementary School as well as neighboring private elementary schools within the
barangay;

2. It will provide wider avenues for administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents
and the community for innovations and development that would hopefully
improve the division performance in terms of participation and achievement rates;
and

3. It will decongest the class size of Muntinlupa National High School which has an
enrollment of around 9,000 students.

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

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Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. on

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TUNASAN, CITY,
OF MUNTINLUPA, METRO MANILA, TO BE KNOWN AS TUNASAN NATIONAL,
HIGH SCHOOL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of the Tunasan National High School. ~ There is hereby
established, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in
Barangay Tunasan, City of Muntinlupa to be known as Tunasan National High School.

Sec. 2. Appropriations. ~The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department of Education’s program, the operationalization of the Tunasan National High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act

Sec. 3. Implementation. ~ The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Sec. 4. Effectivity. ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPREENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

695
House Bill No. _

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. 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.

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2nd District, Marikina City


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. is

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. 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 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

692
HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a national high school in Barangay Tumana in
the Second District of Marikina City to be known as the “Tumana National High
School”.

At present, there is no existing public or private high school in Barangay
Tumana. Students from this Barangay continue their education in other high
schools in Marikina City. However, during enrollment period, these schools
prioritize students coming from their localities, leaving students from Barangay
Tumana waiting for admission to said national high schools.

The establishment of a national high school in Barangay Tumana also
seeks to lower the average student-classroom ratio of one hundred is to one
(100:1) in the surrounding Barangays where they are forced to enroll and to
increase the city’s student participation rate in secondary education. This will
certainly help improve the quality of education in Marikina City, especially in the
secondary level.

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

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Representative
Second District, Marikina City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

692
HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by HONORABLE STELLA LUZ A. QUIMBO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TUMANA, IN.
‘THE SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA, TO BE KNOWN AS TUMANA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a National High School. There is hereby established,
under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high school in
Barangay Tumana, in the Second District, City of Marikina, to be known as
Tumana National High School.

SEC 2. Appropriations. The Secretary of the Department of Education shall
immediately include in the Department’s program the operationalization of
Tumana National High School, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks for the construction of skyway overpasses over
and tunnel underpasses under the three (3) most congested road sections in
the First District of the City of Cebu.

Both these proposed over and under separate grade level intervention
projects are urgently needed to alleviate the horrendous traffic suffered by the
residents of the first district of the City of Cebu for years now.

This bill was already filed in the last 17% Congress but unfortunately
was not approved for lack of time before adjournment of Congress.

In this light, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. uv

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SKYWAY OVERPASSES OVER
AND TUNNEL UNDERPASSES UNDER THE THREE (3) MOST CONGESTED
ROAD SECTIONS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CEBU AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways shall
cause the construction of Skyway Overpasses over and Tunnel Underpasses
under the following three (3) most congested road sections in the First District
of the City of Cebu:

1. Route No. 1 — Starting at junction D. Jakosalem St. - F. Sotto Drive
- Arch. Reyes Ave. - Gov. M. Cuenco Ave. - Talamban Proper.
Approximately 8.200 Kms.

2. Route No. 2 ~ Starting at junction Salinas Drive ~ Pope John Paul II
Ave. ~ Sergio Osmefia, Jr. Blvd. Approximately 3.500 Kms.


3. Route No. 3 - Starting at junction Cardinal Rosales Ave., Ayala
Access Road — F. Cabahug St. - Hernan Cortes St. Flyover, Mandaue
City. Approximately 2.575 Kms.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of construction of
these projects shall be charged against the allocation of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter such sum as may be needed for the completion
of construction, repair and maintenance shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act of the year following its approval.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. _ Be

Introduced By Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Guimba-Talugtug-Umingan Provincial
Road connecting the Municipalities of Guimba and Talugtug, Province of
Nueva Ecija and the Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan into a
National Road.

The 33 kilometer road stretch starts from Guimba town proper to
Umingan, Pangasinan via Talugtug, Nueva Ecija.

‘The existing roadway is heavily traversed by motorists from nearby
municipalities. By converting the Guimba-Talugtug-Umingan Provincial Road
into a National Road, it will provide linkages and better access to services and
will complement the agriculture, tourism and social sectors. In doing so, the
road will sustain regional industries and agricultural activities. It will also
contribute to socio-economic development and provide faster, more
convenient and shorter access in transporting good from rural and urban
areas.

The Provincial Governments of Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan lack the
capacity to upgrade and maintain said road. Without appropriate funding for
maintenance, the road will slowly deteriorate. Without proper attention, the
road will once again be in a state of disrepair. Thus the need to provide funds
for the purpose of continuously maintaining the road at its best conditions for
the general welfare of commuters plying the route is of primordial concern.

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



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 290
Introduced by Representative Estrellita B. Suansing

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE GUIMBA-TALUGTUG-UMINGAN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE MUNICIPALITIES OF GUIMBA AND TALUGTUG, ALL IN THE
PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA, AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF UMINGAN,
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN 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 Guimba-Talugtug-Umingan Provincial Road, connecting the
municipalities of Guimba and Talugtug in the Province of Nueva Ecija and
Umingan in the Province of Pangasinan, 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
roads, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act (GAA).

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

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

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No, 9571

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Under Republic Act 7722, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is mandated to
promote quality education; take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to
all; and ensure and protect academic freedom for the continuing intellectual growth, the
advancement of learning and research, the development of responsible and effective leadership,
the education of high level professionals, and the enrichment of historical and cultural heritage.

Considering there are sixty (60) colleges and universities in Negros Occidental, twenty-
five (25) of which are in Bacolod City, a CHED office situated in Bacolod will allow a relative
large number of college students to easily avail of any academic grants that CHED may offer.
Moreover, for purposes of graduation, its presence will expedite the processing of Special Orders
and other requirements pertinent to the taking of professional board exams and bar exams, not to
mention the reduction of the inevitable processing expenses.

Largely, easier access to various CHED services for the thousands of tertiary students,
teachers and the academe in general would mean a more effective and efficient educational ‘system.

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

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REP. GREG G. GASATA’
Lone District, Bacolod City



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. pei

Introduced by: Rep. GREG G. GASATAYA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) OFFICE IN
THE LONE DISTRICT OF BACOLOD CITY, PROVINCE OF NEGROS
OCCIDENTAL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a provincial office of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) office in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental to exercise jurisdiction over the
Province of Negros Occidental.

SECTION 2. The Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall issue
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall
immediately include in the Commission’s programs the operationalization of the CHED provincial
office in Bacolod City; 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 at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

APPROVED,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 930 -

Introduced by Rep. AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

‘The Mt. Pinatubo eruption of 15 June 1991 caused huge devastation in Central
Luvon, brought untold suffering to many of our countrymen, and forever changed the
landscape of many of the provinces in the area.

Pampanga, which was one of the hardest hit provinces, saw her towns being
buried under tons of lahar, displacing many constituents, and forcing them to stay in
relocation centers. The province has slowly recovered from the catastrophe, is
continuously rebuilding, and is a living testament to the versatility of the Filipino people.

Rising from this tragedy shows resilience, iron will, and triumph of the human
spirit. The lessons we have learned will help and teach us to strive harder in order to
reach even greater heights.

Twenty Five years, hence and every year thereafter, It is but fitting that we
commemorate this event, not to dwell on the pain and suffering it caused, but to inspire
all of us to work for the betterment of our communities. ‘That despite the seemingly
overwhelming odds, we stood united, faced the challenges and emerged as better persons.

It is for these reasons that | seck for the immediate enactment of this measure.



REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __ 830

Introduced by Rep. AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS A
IAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA
AND ANGELES CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE
MT. PINATUBO MEMORIAL DAY

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

SECTION 1. June Fifteen (15) of every year is hereby declared as a special non-
working holiday in the entire Province of Pampanga and Angeles City to
‘commemorate the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

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

‘Approved,